Hike Schedule

9:00 Beamsville Hike

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Meet in parking lot at Kinsmen Park, Beamsville

Hike Leader(s): Kathleen Manson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Fast
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8km

Description

We will head east and visit Cave Springs CA and return.

It is mostly level with some hills and a lot of tricky footing.

Hiking poles are highly recommended.  Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread.  There are a lot of rocks and crevices.

Please arrive 15 minutes early.

If your plans change, please self-cancel as soon as possible so that other members may take your spot.

Hike Leader reserves the right to modify the hike.

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

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly
Distance: 7-8 km

Description

We will explore Valleyview and Huntington park and walk  along  German Mill Creek,

It is winter time and trail is hilly bring proper clothing, ,hiking boots ,and ice cleats.

9:00 Long Hike Rockway

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

Rockway

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 10km

Description

Due to the trail conditions in Short Hills hike has moved to Rockway
Register for each hike

Bring Poles water, snack, Icers and dress for the weather

Speyside, Map 12

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Pear Tree parking lot, 15 Sideroad.
Driving directions: From Highway 401 going west, turn right (north) on Road 25, left on 15 Sideroad, drive about 300 m to Pear Tree parking lot on the left.

Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Shafiq

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

Description

Will hike southwards from the parking lot, main Bruce Trail, Al Shaw Side Trail and Vanderleck Side Trail to 17 Sideroad; after snack break will trace our steps back to the parking lot.
Dress according to weather, poles are recommended.
Bring water and snack of your choice.
Hike leaders phone contact for hiking day: 416-566-0503

Primrose Loop Side Trail to Murphy's Pinnacle

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-land. Map 20. Meet at roadside parking on Prince of Wales Rd. (County Rd. 19) where the Primrose Loop Side Trail crosses Prince of Wales Rd. From Primrose (intersection of Hwy 10 and 89) drive north for about 1.5 km. Parking is about 0.7 km north of the bridge on the east side of the road.

Hike Leader(s): Tony Evangelista, Les Babbage, Inge Eckerick, Julie Daley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: Long hike 7 km Short hike 3km

Description

We will hike the Primrose Loop Side Trail on the west side of Prince of Wales Rd. Then, after crossing the road, we will head toward the Main Trail where we will turn left towards Murphy’s Pinnacle, climb to the top and take in the view. We will then return to Prince of Wales Rd. The short hike will end after completing the Primrose Loop Side Trail.

Icers are recommended. Bring water and snacks. Snowshoes may be needed if the snow is deep.

Optional refreshment stop at SuperBurger in Primrose after the hike.

Hart's Triple Inferno EARLY START

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Register online ONLY
Location (Google Maps):

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

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 12 km

Description

CONTACT Hike Leader to get directions for meet-up point. Three steep climbs makes for a very challenging hike. Footing is generally good but we may encounter some spots that are tricky along the way and
some road hiking. Terrain includes shale and sandstone. We will include Russ McConnell Side Trail, John Haigh Side Trail and Pretty River Side Trail at some point
along the way when you are least expecting it. It is always a strenuous and fulfilling adventure. Bring a snack or lunch and water.

RBG North Shore Trail

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the circular parking lot by the paviloin at the RBG Arboretum at 9:45

Hike Leader(s): Linda Robinson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: about 7 km

Description

There are some hills. Be aware  there are lyme disease carrying ticks in this area.

9:00 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
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park, 3039 King St., Jordan Station

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~ 6kms

Description

Hike the main and side trails around Jordan and Ball’s Falls. Bring hiking boots, water and icers.