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Silent Valley
9:00 AM-2:00 PM
08/30/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/silent-valley-11/
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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): Kelly-Leigh Thomas Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6km
Description

Parking on the north end of 2nd Concession S in the Sydenham section, we will access the Silent Valley Side Trail and head towards the Wilson Homestead Side Trail. Afterwards, we will do a loop around Avalanche Pass Side Trail and investigate the Vanishing Wall Side Trail. We will visit the site of the Cessna 205 plane crash, look for the barn foundation stones, limestone kiln remains and many other treasures. You can even search for fossils! There will be some scrambling over rocks. Bring a snack or lunch and water.
WEDNESDAY WALKERS - Fox Ridge
9:30 AM-10:45 AM
08/30/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/wednesday-walkers-fox-ridge/
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Hosting Club: Beaver Valley
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the end of Fox Ridge Road where there is official parking, km 39.3, Map 25, Edition 30. We will take a couple vehicles to the start of our hike at Km 37.9 on Fox Ridge Road.
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Yaraskavitch Click here to contact the hike leader.
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Length of Hike: 5 km
Description

Our hike begins by walking through a hedgerow. Then we walk through a forested area and across some small streams. The Trail opens up to meadow with some views into the Valley. We’ll be experiencing land that was a fairly recent BTC land acquisition. On our return we will be walking along the pleasant Fox Ridge Road.
Hilton Falls Conservation Area
9:30 AM-12:30 PM
08/30/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/hilton-falls-conservation-area-4/
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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hilton Falls Conservation Area Parking Lot
Hike Leader(s): Pati Greenwood, Jeff Dowsett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 12 km
Description

We will hike through Hilton Falls Conservation Area on the Hilton Falls Side Trail and Conservation Area trails. Bring water and snacks. Wear clothing and footwear appropriate to weather conditions.
Park in Hilton Falls Conservation Area parking lot, accessible from Campbellville Road. Reservations are required. For further information see Conservation Halton web site: https://www.conservationhalton.ca/parks/hilton-falls/ Please arrive by 9:15 am as we will depart promptly at 9:30 am.

8:00 pm Once in a Blue Moon Night Hike in Queenston Heights
8:00 PM-9:30 PM
08/30/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/800-pm-once-in-a-blue-moon-night-hike-in-queenston-heights/
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Night
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot on north side of York Road just west of the Niagara River Parkway. Across the street from the Niagara River Recreational Trail. Look for the Greenbelt Route sign in the parking lot.
Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6-7 km
Description

Once in a Blue Moon Night Hike – Park at the base of the escarpment (York Road just west of the Parkway) and follow the Niagara River Recreational Trail up to Queenston Heights to take in the magic of the rising moon over Niagara-on-the-Lake, follow the main trail to Alfred’s Trot side trail and loop back along the main trail. This hike includes a stop to connect with your senses – sights, sounds, smells and the rhythm of your breath. Counts towards your night hike badge (5 night hikes). Bring a night light and wear hiking shoes.