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- 22July 22, 2024No events
- 23July 23, 2024
Lambton Shores “What 3 Words”
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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): Lambton Shores Nature Trails – Ausable River Valley TrailHike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: About 10-12kmDescription
Occasionally hikes are put on the schedule for hikes outside of the Bruce Trail. This one is near Grand Bend, Ontario and involves a 2 hour drive there and a 2 hour drive back, possible closer to 3 depending on road construction and traffic.This hike is limited to 6 participants in one vehicle. We will travel from Niagara making a pick up at the carpool parking lot in Grimsby (sw corner of the QEW/Casablanca) in the Go Bus parking lot and another stop at the carpool lot on Wilson St West, Ancaster
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From there we will travel to Parkhill, as above.
More hikers can come if someone else wishes to drive or you can meet us there. Just let me know through contact on this form. Registration is still necessary but the number of hikers can be increased if need be.
We will hike the two required trails in the Ausable River Valley https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/72882546-4158-474e-bfd0-32a9f78441a3/downloads/Ausable%20River%20Valley%20%26%20Mystery%20Falls.pdf?ver=1720533688263The badge is free but donations would be gratefully accepted by the Lambton Shores Nature Trails. Please bring the printed log with you which will need to be completed and submitted to the club. Someone from the club will be meeting us with the badges at the turnaround spot.
Gas expense will be shared amongst the passengers. Please bring enough supplies in your backpack for a full day of hiking – 2l of water, lunch, snacks, first aid kit etc.Check for weather conditions and bring appropriate gear for the weather. If there is extreme weather forecast, the hike will be cancelled.
8:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/800-long-hike-wiley-road-short-hills-46/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps):
Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 10kmDescription
Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. Register for each hikeBring Poles, Sunscreen, bug spray water, snack, and dress for the weather
Urban Walk: Valley View and Maple view Parks Thornhill
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/urban-walk-valley-view-and-maple-view-parks-thornhill-3/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): 45 Willowbrook road, park at school parking,Use bus 91 from finch station to WILLOWBROOK stop
Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 7-8 kmDescription
We will explore Valleyview and Maple view parks, and walk along German Mills Creek,
Niagara E2E #2- New Badge
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/niagara-e2e-2-new-badge/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the entrance to DeCew House Heritage Park, ThoroldHike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 14.4kmDescription
Earn the new E2E badge by completing the Niagara Section of the Bruce Trail in 5 hikes. This series will run each Tuesday morning for 5 consecutive weeks. If you are unable to attend all the hikes you can keep a log and complete the missed hikes at another time. You will still be able to earn the badge once all the sections are complete. Badges will be available for purchase at the end of the 5th hike. $10 for members, $15 for non members.This is a carpool hike. Please arrive 15 minutes early so we can arrange carpooling. Driving is voluntary but we encourage all hikers to take their turn to help out. Bring water and a snack. The hikes go rain or shine. Poles, weather appropriate clothing, sturdy hiking shoes and bug spray are recommended.
We will carpool to Woodend Conservation and hike back to the cars at DeCew House.
9:15 Short hike - Pelham Road, Short Hills
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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 kmsDescription
Hike the main and side trails in Shorthills Provincial Park. Bring hiking boots, water, sunscreen and bug spray. Please help prevent the spread of invasive species by cleaning your boots following the hike. Please check yourself for ticks following the hike. - 24July 24, 2024
9:00 Merritt island loop
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Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Merritt Island WellandHike Leader(s): Heather Howkins Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 9kDescription
We will meet in the parking lot and walk a loop along the Island crossing over the tracks to return to main street. This is an easy hike with open areas. Please dress for weather and bring water, sun screen and bug spray.We will have some social time for coffee at the end of hike for those that would like to join.
Beaver Valley Geology Hike Badge #2/8 Margaret Paull and Indian Brook
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/beaver-valley-geology-hike-badge-2-8-margaret-paull-and-indian-brook/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Register online ONLY
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.Hike Leader(s): Annette Sandberg Linda Finley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 4.3 kmDescription
Flower ports are created by water that exploits cracks and eventually removes the material between the flowerpot and the main rock face. The water smooths and round the rock of the flowerpot. The flowerpots at Indian Brook were created several thousands of years ago when lake levels were significantly higher than they are today. - 25July 25, 2024
8:00 am Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth
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Location (Google Maps):
Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 10kDescription
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 weatherHiking in and around Jordan
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/hiking-in-and-around-jordan-4/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps): Sho’arishon Park, formerly Jordan Hollow Park, Jordan
Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 7 kmDescription
Hike the main road and side trails around Jordan. Wear hiking boots and bring water, sunscreen and bug spray.Caledon Hills End-to-End Hike 4 of 6
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/calaedon-hills-end-to-end-hike-4-of-6/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Willoughby Rd. and Escarpment Sideroad, km 15.9. Shuttle to start at Innis Lake Rd.Hike Leader(s): Nancy Mooney Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 31.5 – 15.9 = 15.6 km total.Description
This is the fourth hike of the series and involves a lot of road walking but with good views toward Lake Ontario and the GTA. The trail takes us along the Paris Moraine, and through a tunnel under Hurontario Street.