Hike Schedule

9:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 10km

Description

Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. Register for each hike

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

CANCELLED Rocklyn Creek to Griersville

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at roadside parking location on Deviation Road where the Bruce Trail crosses the road – see map 28. We will do a quick car shuttle to the parking on Euphrasia St.Vincent Townline at Griersville and will hike back to Deviation Road. Please arrive at Deviation Road at 08:45h so we can do the car shuttle and be hiking by 9 am.

Hike Leader(s): Fran Turner

Pace: Brisk: 4 to 5 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: 9.5 km

Description

This hike travels along the top of the escarpment, crossing several pretty creeks and waterfalls.  At this time of year, the beautiful views northeast to Georgian Bay are not blocked by foliage, so we will enjoy spectacular scenery.  There are no major hills to tackle, but the terrain is rugged.   I will check the trail conditions the day before the hike and let people know what footwear is needed eg Icers or snowshoes.

Urban Walk: Valley View Park Thornhill

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Parking lot is inside Sycamore Drive East of Bayview , north of Bayview Reservoir Park Playground

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 Creak,In return we stop in Huntington park and have snack under beautiful shed ,

Even it is considered Urban walk, but it is urban hike as we have some up and down hills and tree roots, please bring your Ice cleats and hiking poles

9:15 Short hike, Pelham Road, Short Hills

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps): Short a hills Provincial Park, Pelham Road entrance

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 and water.  Keep a pair of icers in your car in case of icy conditions.

Forks of the Credit

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Mississauga Rd. intersection with Elora-Cataract Trailway.
Driving direction: From Highway 401, north on Mississauga Rd., pass through Belfountain village, after crossing Cataract Rd. and Elora-Cataract Trailway, park on either side of the road.
Alternate: North on Highway 410, continue on Highway 10, at Caledon Village, left on Charleston Sideroad (24), left on Mississauga Rd., drive 2 km to the roadside parking.

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: 11 km

Description

Will enter Forks of the Credit Conservation Area using Elora-Cataract Trailway and hike main Bruce Trail, Mill Pond Trail and parts of conservation trails.
Bring water, a warm drink and snack; poles are recommended.
Dress according to weather, in layers, gloves and cleats may be required for safe hiking.
Will observe Forest Bathing for 20 minutes during the hike.

Hockley Valley-Tom East Loop

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

Caledon Hills Section, Map 18, Meet at Hockley Rd parking lot on the north side of Hockley Rd, 250 meters east of 2nd line (near Km 61.3)

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 5.6 Km, Short hike: 2.5 Km.

Description

We will hike a loop consisting of Hockley Rd and Tom East Side Trails and Main Trail. Shorter hike will turn back where the Tom East trail turns sharply to the east. Bring water and snacks. Icers or  Snowshoes may be required. Hiking poles are recommended.