Hike Schedule

Urban Walk: Valley View and Maple view Parks 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 2 blocks south of highway 7,parking lot is across plaza of Dollarama and Star box

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

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

Description

We will explore Valleyview and Maple view parks, and  walk  along  German Mill Creek,

9:00 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, and dress for the weather

9:15 Short Hike - Rotary Park

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Rotary Park, 376 Regional Rd 69, St Catharines

Hike Leader(s): Debbie Demizio Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate

Description

Hike along the Twelve Mile Creek. Bring hiking boots, water, sunscreen and bug spray.

Riverside Woods and Hockley Valley

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Take Hwy 10 north through Orangeville. Just north of Orangeville turn right on Hockley Rd. After one km Hockley Rd. swings to the left but continue straight on 5 Sideroad for about 2 km and then turn left on 1st Line EHS. Follow for 1 km directly to parking area. IT IS NOT ADVISABLE TO COME SOUTH FROM HOCKLEY RD. ON 1st LINE EVEN THOUGH THE MAP MAY SHOW IT. INSTEAD COME NORTH ON 1st LINE FROM 5 SIDEROAD.

Hike Leader(s): Peter Leeney 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 km

Description

We will start in the new Riverside Woods property and then hike east into Hockley Valley as far as 3rd Line. Return by the same route except for some variation at the end.

Hockley Valley Nature Reserve

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps):

(Google Maps)Caledon Hills Section, Map 18. Meet at the parking area on 3rd Line EHS about 2 km north of Hockley Rd. for a 9:30 am start.

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Moderate
Distance: Long Hike 7.5 km Short Hike 4 km

Description

We will explore the Isabel East Side Trail, Main Trail, Cam Snell Side Trail, and Glen Cross Side Trail.

The short hike will comprise the Isabel East Side Trail and Main Trail, returning to the parking area by the Glen Cross Side Trail.

Bring water and snacks. Icers may still be needed. Hiking poles are recommended                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    .

Sydenham End to End in 9 Hikes Fundraiser

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Fundraiser
Location (Google Maps): km 20.7 (Edition 31), on the shoulders of 6th Concession S. GPS N44.507399, W80.810098

Hike Leader(s): Karen Buschert Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing., There are crevices or holes which may be hidden by layers of snow. Hike with extreme caution., There might be icy and slippery sections., There might be muddy sections., There might be sections with water on the trail.
Distance: First hike 20.7 km

Description

This is a 2-part series for a Sydenham section E2E: Part 1 is April 9-12 (4 days/3 nights), Part 2 is April 22-26 (5 days/4 nights).  Participants commit to doing both parts and completion will earn a stained glass Heart’s Tongue badge (this is a fundraiser for the Sydenham section). Hikes will be approximately 20 km per day over a total of 9 days. As part of the second series, we hope to have an indigenous guide share knowledge about the ancestral lands of the Saugeen Nation on whose territory we will be hiking.

Participants should be able to hike for up to 7 hours for several consecutive days. This is a car hike with private vehicles at the beginning and the end of the hike and shuttling in between. Hike itinerary will be provided upon registration.

Overnight accommodations (shared), meals (dietary restrictions can be accommodated) and carpooling is available at a reasonable cost (all inclusive) at Silver Lake Mennonite Camp near Sauble Beach. There will be a relaxing sauna to enjoy at the end of each day. To register for this option, go to https://slmc.ca/retreats/retreats/ and look for Weekday Wanders- Sydenham E2E. Alternate arrangements may be made elsewhere.