Hike Schedule

8:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 10km

Description

Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. Register for each hike

Bring Poles water, snack, sunscreen and bug spray and dress for the weather

9:15 Short Hike - Pelham Road, Short Hills

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps): Pelham Road entrance, Short Hills Provincial Park

Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 kms

Description

Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills Provincial Park.  Bring hiking boots, water, sunscreen and bug spray.

Borers Falls to Clappison Woods and return

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Rock Chapel Nature Sanctuary parking — Map 9, km 62.0. From Hwy 403 take Hwy 6 north 3 km to Dundas St. Turn left. Follow for 2 km and turn left on Rock Chapel Rd. Follow 1.5 km to PAY parking on left.

Hike Leader(s): Peter Leeney Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly
Distance: 14 km

Description

From Borer’s Falls we will hike east on the Trail under Hwy 6, through Clappison Woods as far as Snake Rd and then return. Possibly a side trip on the Rockcliffe Side Trail (720 meters).

Hike will be shortened if the weather is very hot.

Creemore Nature Preserve - Mingay Loop

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Register in person the morning of hike.
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.

Hike Leader(s): Terry Kimmerly Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 5km

Description

Hike this 204 acre property featuring majestic mature sugar maple trees and a meandering cold water stream. This lush Niagara Escarpment forest is home to a variety of rare and at-risk species. The sounds of hairy and pileated woodpeckers echo through the trees. We will creatively combine Mingay, Maple Leaf and Trout trails to complete a loop-de-loop. Bring a snack and water.

Evening Hike & Refreshments in Owen Sound

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: An evening walk.
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the municipal parking lot by the river on the west side of 1st Ave. E between 7th St. E and 8th St. E in Owen Sound.

Hike Leader(s): Harriet Nixon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk: 4 to 5 km/h
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing.
Distance: Approx 5 km

Description

Join us for an evening hike exploring trails & neighbourhoods in Owen Sound followed by an opportunity for refreshments. No need to arrive 15 minutes early. The hike will leave at 7:00 pm. For further information or if you are unable to register, contact Hike Leader Harriet Nixon at harrietnixon@bmts.com or cell 519-373-6598

8:00 am Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 10k

Description

From Jordan Hollow Hike the main trail to Upper and Lower Balls Falls, Moyer Road or Louth and Return. You must register for each hike. Bring Poles, sunscreen, bug spray , snack and a drink and dress for the weather

Dufferin Hi-Lands End-2-End Hike 1 of 4

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at roadside parking at km 41.7 on Prince of Wales Rd. Shuttle to parking at Lavender Cemetery, km 55.7.

Hike Leader(s): Nancy Mooney Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: From km 56.3 – 41.7, total distance 14.6 km.

Description

This is the first hike of four and takes us from the village of Lavender through fields, a pine plantation, following fence lines, in and out of the Black Bank ravine and through pasture.

9:15 Short Hike - Jordan Hollow

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park, Jordan Station

Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 6 kms

Description

Hike the main and side trails around Jordan and Balls Falls.  Bring hiking boots, water, sunscreen and bug spray.

- James Gardens to Old Mill

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps):

Meet on east side of Scarlett Road at Edenbridge Drive (south of Eglinton) opposite the gas station.. Take Bus #79A from Runnymede Station scheduled to depart at 5:25 pm

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 7 KM

Description

On this fourth of our series of evening rambles we will hike south on the Humber through James Gardens and Lambton Woods to the Old Mill Subway Station. Each Thursday evening in the Summer there will be an evening ramble on park trails around Toronto.

Don Richards Side Trail to Nels Maher Side Trail

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking area on the west side of Kemble Rock Road, at the start of the Nels Maher Side Road, north of km 145.3, Map 34

Hike Leader(s): Maureen McFarland Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: 7 kms

Description

From the meeting point, we will shuttle to the corner of Coles and Taylor Side Roads to start our hike.  We had north on the Don Richards Side Trail, then continue north on the main trail to the new Maple Cross Side Trail.  We will explore the side trail in both directions before resuming our hike on the main trail to the parking area.  The terrain is rocky with crevasses, good footwear is needed and hiking poles may be helpful.  Bring water and snacks.  If you are unable to register, please call or text the hike leader.