Hike Schedule

Silent Valley Loop

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at roadside parking at the north end of 2nd Concession South. Drive east from Owen Sound on Grey Road 18 and turn north at Concession Road 2 South. (this is where Grey Road 29 turns Right, you will turn Left) See Map 30. Please arrive at 08:45 so we are ready to hit the trail by 9 am.

Hike Leader(s): Fran Turner Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk: 4 to 5 km/h
Terrain: Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
Distance: 8.5 km

Description

This hike is a great opportunity to get in some extra exercise before the onslaught of Christmas meals!  This loop hike is a favourite.  We’ll hike up the steep and impressive Avalanche Pass side trail and then follow the escarpment edge to the Waisberg Lookout where we’ll enjoy the view.  We return via the Wilson Homestead Trail and the Vanishing Wall Trail and finally the Silent Valley Trail.  Point of interest include the remains of the old Wilson Homestead and the remains of a Cessna 205 which tragically crashed into the trees in 1970.   There are several steep up and down portions of this hike, with uneven footing, making it suitable for experienced hikers.

River and Ruin and loop

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps):

Kilbride Park. Please park behind public school

Hike Leader(s): Jill Parratt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 7.5

Description

Meet at 9:15 for a 9:30am start.

We will hike (was Kilbride side trail) to River and Ruin and loop.

Some good hills so poles are recommended.

Lunch afterwards.

Jill Parratt

Wednesday Walkers: West of Metcalfe Rock CANCELLED

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet in the Metcalfe Rock parking lot on 10th Line. Km 27.9 in Edition 31 of The Bruce Trail Reference.

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Some rocky footing, Some steep sections
Length of Hike: 6.2

Description

This hike takes us into the Mill Creek valley and across to Pinnacle Rock. We will turn back once we’ve reached Pinnacle Rock. Almost all of this walk is through forest. A little longer than a typical Wednesday Walkers with some good slope walking.

8:30 XMAS Hike and Gathering NEW LOCATION Rotary Park

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps): Rotary Park Pelham Road St Catherines

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7k

Description

This is our annual Christmas hike and Gathering.  A hike around Rotary park followed by a hike and Pot Luck lunch. Bring Poles, snack and a drink and dress for the weather

Urban Walk: Valley View Park Thornhill

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Parking lot at the corner of Bayview Ave, and Sycamore Dr. South of Highway 7
Sycamore Dr. is 3blocks south of highway 7 and 2 blocks north of John Street, parking lot is across plaza of Dollarama and Star box

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

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot)
Distance: 7-8 km

Description

We will explore Valleyview and Maple view parks, and  walk  along  German Mill Creek, for a distance of 7-8 km. Difficulty Level: 2 (Moderate)

Hiking Around Rotary Park with Christmas Potluck to follow

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps): Rotary Park

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 km

Description

This is our annual Christmas hike and Gathering.  A hike around Rotary park followed by a hike and Pot Luck lunch. Bring Poles, snack and a drink and dress for the weather

Rattle Snake Pt Conservation Area to Kilbride Park

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Kilbride parking lot behind Kilbride Public School (6611 Panton St.) by tennis courts (ignore oneway arrows) and shuttle to Rattlesnake Pt. Conservation Area. Drivers with Halton Conservation Passes will be needed to help with the shuttle and should preregister at Rattlesnake CA.

Hike Leader(s): Karen Capindale-Smith Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: +/- 16km

Description

From Rattlesnake Pt. CA we will follow conservation side trails and main BT along the escarpment and descend/ascend Nassagaweya Canyon into Crawford Lake CA. From there we will wind our way through the CA and on to the calcium pits/caves at Twiss Rd. the last leg of our hike will follow the main BT thru a nature reserve to the new “Kilbride Pass” and parking lot.

Please wear appropriate layers and bring water, snack and lunch. Icers  may be necessary

Baked goods should be expected:)

Dundas Driving Park to Dundas Peak and Tew's Falls return

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps):

Dundas Driving Park

Hike Leader(s): Craig Sim Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 8k (approximate)

Description

A strenuous, hilly, up and down hike with great views. We park and meet in Dundas Driving Park not far from the washrooms, and follow city streets to trail leading to Dundas Peak and Tew’s Falls. Wear sturdy hiking shoes or hiking boots, bring icers, layers of clothing appropriate to weather, bring water and snack. Optional outing for beverage/food after.

Urban Walk: Cherry Beach Down town 165

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot at the end of Cherry Street

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

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 14-15 km

Description

This is an urban walk accessible by car or public transit. TTC riders please check with the TTC (416) 393-4636 / tt.ca for the best routes from your location. We will hike for approximately 14 km at a moderate pace.

8:30 Merritt Trail Series #2

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Parking lot of the Book Depot, 67 Front Street North, Thorold (43.128058 -79.202189). Carpool to Merritt Island Parking lot, Welland, Ont.

Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 15km

Description

Plan to be at our meeting place by 8:15 to coordinate car-pooling.  Bring water and a snack.  Dress for the weather.  Complete all three hikes to earn the Merritt Trail Badge.

Urban Walk: Humber River/Black Creek Trail

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

Meet Jane Subway Station outside the Station Attendant’s Booth

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales, Dan Lopes, Felix Wan, Daniela Da Paz Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Level 1 (Easy – mostly on flat, well maintained trails with hard-packed surface), Variable
Distance: 9 km

Description

Join us for a morning hike north on the Humber Recreation Trail to Dundas Street and eastbound on the Black Creek and Lavender Creek Trail to the Junction Craft Beverage Company in the renovated “Destructor” Incinerator building. Food menu is available for purchase, a variety of rotating non-alcoholic beverages are also available as well as Junction and Woodhouse Craft Beers. Outside food won’t be permitted as the kitchen will be open.