Hike Schedule

Urban Walk: Valley View Park Thornhill 84

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

9:00 Long Hike Louth Conservation (CHANGE IN LOCATION DUE TO FLOODING)

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps): Louth Consevation Staff Avenue

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 10km

Description

Explore Louth Conservation area. Bring Poles, Icers, snack, and dress for the weather

9:15 Short hike, Short Hills Park, Pelham Road

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

Silver Creek - Terra Cotta; Side Trails and Main Trail

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): BTC maps 13 and 14. Park on Fallbrook Rd. near the Education Centre unless it is in use. Alternate parking 8th Line north of km 32.3 on eastern shoulder of 8th Line at southern most intersection with 27 Sideroad; unless we can still park on Fallbrook.

Hike Leader(s): Doris Harper Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

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

Description

From the parking area we will hike the Irwin Quarry , Roberts and Walking Fern sidetrails, the main trail into Terra Cotta. We will return the way we came; about a 10 km hike.

Phone number 519-589-4114 in case of confusion

Alton Grange

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Go to the village of Alton, at the corner of Station Street and Main Street (Rd 136 ), turn down Station Street
(public school at corner), cross railway tracks, road curves , parking lot is on right

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 4 km

Description

Alton Grange is a 350-acre tract located where Shaw’s Creek and the Credit Credit River flow south and converge. It contains fragile wetlands, areas of natural hardwood and mixed forest, meadows and open flood plain. Snow shoes or icers may be required.