Hike Schedule

9:00 Short Hills Loop Wiley Road Parking Lot

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): We will hike from the Wiley Road parking lot. It is labelled as Short Hills Parking Lot C

Hike Leader(s): Mark Casburn Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 km

Description

We will hike the main loop and part of Terrace Creek Falls trail.

9:00 Woodend- Wetland Ridge Loop

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Entrance (15.2 km Map 2) Woodend Conservation Area off Taylor Rd

Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6k

Description

Through Woodend on Main trail, Wetland Ridge Side trail and Woodend Side Trail

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.

Silver Creek, Map 13

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Park at Fallbrook Trail / Sideroad 27 (where the Bruce Trail crosses Fallbrook Trail). Do not park near school.
Driving directions: From Highway 401, north on Trafalgar Road, it will merge with Highway 7 – turn left, after about 4 km, turning right on Trafalgar Road (branching out), turn right on Sideroad 27, it will cross 8th Line, continue on Sideroad 27; at junction with Fallbrook Trail, turn right and park roadside.

Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Shafiq Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 13 km

Description

Will hike Main Bruce Trail and side trails in Silver Creek area, Great Esker, Bennett Heritage, Maureen Smith and Roberts. Drop out possible at 11 km.
– bring water and snack.
– poles recommended
– Sunscreen and bug spray

Silent Valley

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): 1.5 km north of Grey Rd.18, parking area at north end of 2nd Concession South. (east of Owen Sound), Map 30

Hike Leader(s): Franziska Edney Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
Distance: 5.6 kms

Description

We will follow the Silent Valley Side Trail, the Avalanche Pass Side Trail, the Main Trail, the Wilson Homestead Side Trail, and then return again via the Silent Valley trail back to the cars. This is a technical hike, Poles are recommended. Bring water, and a snack if you wish. If you are unable to register, please call or text leader at 519 379 2573

Lavender

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): Mary-Lynne Chenard Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 11.5km

Description

We will drive to the start of the hike at the roadside parking area near the cemetery located 1 km east of Lavender on Mulmur/Nottawasaga Townline. We will hike along the road until we reach Lavender where km 0.0 is the start of the Blue Mountains section. We will continue hiking past the bridge over the Noisy River and up to County Rd. 9 then retrace our steps. This hike offers a variety of terrain as we proceed along crevices, through forest, fields, and beautiful wetlands before reaching the Noisy River. Bring lunch and water.

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

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.

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

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at BTC parking area at km 29.4 on the 1st Line E. Shuttle to start on Prince of Wales Rd. Maps 21 and 20.

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

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: From km 41.7 to 29.4, total distance 12.3 km.

Description

This is the second hike of four and involves hills, cedar and pine forests, crevices and caves. The trail goes around the Pine River Fishing area to Kilgorie. The trail then follows Centre Road and CR 17.

Terra Cotta

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Winston Churchill Blvd., intersection with Caledon Trailway.
Driving direction: North on Highway 410, continue north on Highway 10, left on King Street, right on Winston Churchill Blvd; drive 1 kilometre to roadside parking on either side of the road.

Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Shafiq Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10-11 Km

Description

Will hike parts of Terra Cotta Side Trail, main Bruce Trail and Conservation Area trail to make a loop of 10-11 km. Bring water, snack, poles, sunscreen and bug spray.
After hike, there is optional stop at Terra Cotta Inn to check their menu and enjoy lunch sitting on the deck. At start of hike will ask how many are interested to join, this restaurant is open Thursday to Sunday and closed in winter.
Phone contact for the day of hike: 416-566-0503.

Old Baldy - Kimberley

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the north-east corner of the parking lot at Home Depot on Highway 26 on the east side of Owen Sound.

Hike Leader(s): Ian Mills Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing., There might be muddy sections.
Distance: 4.6 kms

Description

We will hike up the Old Baldy side trail. This is a steep challenging climb. Proper hiking boots required and sticks recommended. In the event of heavy rains resulting in muddy conditions, prior we will amend the route accordingly. On top of Old Baldy we will explore the mail trail enjoying the outstanding views and loop via Mac Kirk side trail before descending Old Baldy side trail. Closer to the hike date we can investigate if lunch can be sorted at Justin’s Oven.  Map 26.  If you are unable to register, call or text the hike leader at 416-848-8818.

Urban Walk: West Don, Wilket Creek, Leaside Spur Rail Trail

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Meet outside of main entrance of Ontario Science Centre

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat, Variable
Distance: 8 km

Description

Join us for a Level 1 evening ramble hike from the Ontario Science Centre to York Mills Road at Leslie Street via the West Don Trail, Wilket Creek Trail, and the Leaside Spur rail trail. Expect a leisurely to moderate pace (3.5 km/hour).

Mono Cliffs Provincial Park

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Mono Community Centre Parking Lot

Hike Leader(s): Pati Greenwood, Jeff Dowsett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 12 Km

Description

We will hike through the Mono Cliffs Provincial Park on the main Bruce Trail and several side trails.  Bring water and snacks.  Wear clothing and footwear appropriate to conditions.

Park in the gravel lot at the Mono Community Centre, Mono Centre Road (County Road 8).  Please arrive by 9:15 am as we will leave promptly at 9:30 am.

There may be an optional pub stop following the hike, for those interested.

Rim 2 Rim #3: Noisy River - 3rd in a series of 3 for the R2R badge

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Organized Hike
Location (Google Maps): Noisy River Provincial Park

Hike Leader(s): Hart Fischer Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 9km

Description

HIKERS MUST contact the hike leader if ON-LINE REGISTRATION has closed. NO morning sign-ins on this series as hikers will meet at trailhead.
This hike is about 9 km with a little over 400m elevation gain. Park your car on the side of the road near the Noisy River Provincial Park sign [44.27499, -80.20731]. Proceed south on the white blazed trail crossing the Noisy River via the new bridge, for 1.5 km until you come to a small bench overlooking a pond. Turn around and head back to the car. Repeat this twice more for a total of three 3 km trips. This is a hilly hike, so bring lots of water and lunch.
Congratulations you’ve completed the NoisyTriple, a fitting end to the Rim 2 Rim Triple Run. Don’t forget to go online to order your hard earned badge ($10).

Car Hike: Hike of 2 lakes King city

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Park along Fairfield Dr. or Dufferin Street, Gathering at trail head in Dufferin Street.

Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri , Amir Alemohamad Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 14-15 KM

Description

We will hike in trails around Seneca lake and Mary Lake,pass by Eaton and visit Pine farm where you can enjoy coffee,tea,apple  pie during our snack time.

Some safety procedures during the hike:

1-Hikers must stay between the leader and the sweep.

2-Hikers must advise the leader or the sweep if they wish to leave the group.

3- Hikers must follow the whistle instructions: 1 blast- stay where you are; 2 blasts come to the leader; 3 blasts – come to the leader quickly.

4-Hike leader may request volunteers to stop at trail intersections, they need to help hikers to the direction the group walk and wait till they see the sweep .

5-Hikers have to make sure they can  see the persons behind and in front of them.

8:30 Kinsman Moyer Return

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Kinsmen Park, Frost Road Beamsville

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 16k

Description

Hike on the main trail from Kinsmen Park along the new section of trail and across the escarpment at Cave Spring. Spectacular views and natural beauty. An amazing section of trail under the tree canopy.

Bring snack drink bug spray

Cape Chin Side Trail

Hosting Club: Peninsula

Location (Google Maps): Parking lot at South end of Carter Rd. Map 39

Hike Leader(s): Barbara Reuber Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 3.5 km

Description

This easy hike will walk out along the Cape Chin Side Trail and return via the main trail along the beach. If all hikers are interested, we will add an additional 1 km to hike to the lookout at Smokey Head and back. Total time commitment is about 2 hours.

Bring water, a snack and sturdy shoes.

Wedding Tree Picnic

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): Mary Jane McIntyre Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6km

Description

We will start from the Franks Kiln parking lot. We will follow the white trail, you can enjoy the view once arriving at the “Wedding Tree”. We will carry on or not for a distance and then retrace our steps back to the “Wedding Tree” where we will stop for a picnic. Bring your own picnic lunch and water. Many, many moons ago, a young couple were married by an old maple tree situated on top of the Niagara Escarpment overlooking the Georgian Bay on the Bruce Trail located in the upper field of the Franks’ Highfield Farm, Duntroon. The young couple affixed to the tree a carved wooden sign citing all the details of the event (bagpiper and all) thereby, formally identifying the tree as “The Wedding Tree”! Alas, this thoughtful record went missing in 2015! Wouldn’t it be nice if it was found, as another relative would like to record their wedding on it. Bring lunch and water.

9:00 Decew House to Morningstar Mill

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps):

DeCew House, DeCew Rd., Thorold Map 3, km 29.8)

Hike Leader(s): Ineke Brinkman Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6 km

Description

This hike follows the main trail along Lake Moodie to the Morningstar Mill side trail, past DeCew Falls to Morningstar Mill and returns along the same route.

Bus Hike: Oro Medonte trail to Orillia - ** Cancelled Due To Low Registration **

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Hawkestone

Hike Leader(s): Edmond Brown, Marie-Josée Roy Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 14 km

Description

Urban Walk: Unionville - Markham, Rouge River Trail

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Markham Pan Am Centre, Kennedy Rd & YMCA Blvd. Meet inside main lobby by the coffee shop for 10:00 departure after those who travelled by GO Transit arrive.

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 13 km

Description

The villages of Unionville & Markham are connected by the Rouge Valley Trail System following the Rouge River and running behind the historic buildings on Main Street Unionville, by Walden Pond in Austin Drive Park, through Milne Dam Conservation Area, and ending with a 143 metre long suspension bridge over the dam. We will walk into the village of Markham and finish with a short boardwalk trail through Tannery Pond which is close to the Markham GO Station. We begin the hike at Unionville GO Station hiking north to the historic Main Street and picking up the Rouge Valley Trail at Carlton Road. Return to Toronto or the starting point by GO Bus or  York Region Transit bus. Optional stop at the Rouge River Brewery after the hike.

Terrain is easy, mostly paved path/boardwalk with some dirt trails.

On The Go Maps Link:

https://onthegomap.com/s/g5rhpj1s

Those wishing to arrive by GO Bus may take the 9:13 GO Bus from the Union Station Bus Terminal arriving at 9:43 $10 GO Transit Weekend Day Pass available on Smart Phones only (not available at the ticket counter)

The Stouffville Line trains are not operating on the weekends while the crews work on the line for future expansion so the option is to take the GO Bus.

Hikers may choose to meet us in the Great Hall of Union Station by the information desk (with the clock over it) to depart for the Union Station Bus Terminal at 8:45 AM.

If traveling from the north end of Toronto by public transit contact hike leader for directions from Finch Subway Station.

Bring lunch, water, snacks, hat.

West Rocks loop, Owen Sound

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking area at the north end of Concession 3, north of Grey Road 5, north of km 98.7 (Map 32)

Hike Leader(s): Danuta Valleau Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: approx 4 km

Description

Arrive 15 min before start of hike. Plan: follow side trail north along hydro corridor to escarpment lookout and return via main trail to parking area.  Recommend well fitting footwear and sunscreen. Walking poles are helpful.  If unable to register, call or text the hike leader at 519-378-5630.

Car Hike: Scotsdale Farm and Georgetown Farmers Market

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Scotsdale Farm, Map 13

Hike Leader(s): Al Brown Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 10 km

Description

We will hike the main and side trails under a forest canopy. The trail is variable, following farm lanes and well trodden paths with some rocky sections. After the hike those inclined will retire to a local restaurant in Georgetown to replace electrolytes.

Before the hike you are invited to visit the Georgetown farmers market that runs from about 7:30 am to 1:30 pm. Check the event website to find available parking.

Directions to the meeting point: north on Trafalgar Road past Georgetown to Hwy 7. Left onto Hwy 7 for about 3 km to Silver Creek. Turn right at the stoplight go another 1.5 km to the entrance to Scotsdale Farm. The parking area where we meet is about a half km from Trafalgar Road