Hike Schedule

Urban hike: 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, across Starbucks plaza

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

9:00 Louth Conservation Staff Avenue (LOCATION CHANGE)

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 Louth Conservation area Register for each hike

Bring Poles,  snack, and dress for the weather

9:15 Short Hike - Short Hills Provincial Park, Pelham Road entrance

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.

3 Water Falls loop hike Dundas Valley

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation Area
Park at roadside parking on Filman Rd. North access – enter where Main St., W and Wilson St., intersect.

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: approximately 12 km

Description

We  will meet at the road side parking on Filman Rd. as described above. There is only room for 5 cars, so car pooling  suggested if possible.

From the parking area we will hike the main trail to Tiffany Falls. We will then continue on the main trail to Sherman Falls.

We will then enter, and loop through the Dundas Valley Conservation Area on the Artaban Side Trail.

We will then hike the main trail and the Canterbury Side Trail to return the the parking area on Filman Rd.

Humber Valley Heritage Trail

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

(Google Maps) Dick’s Dam Park is located in Bolton. For carpooling, meet at the parking area on the east side of the Party City/Winners building, (Hwy10 and 4th Ave. in Orangeville) at 8:30 am. Or from King Street and Hwy 50 (Queen St.) in downtown Bolton, drive north on Queen St. (Hwy 50) and in 0.5 km cross the bridge over the Humber River. Turn left on Hickman St., then right on Glasgow Rd. Follow Glasgow Rd. around the bend to parking on your left at Dick’s Dam Park for a 9:30 am start.

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: Long Hike 5 km Short Hike 3 km

Description

We will shuttle to the parking area at Duffys Lane off of Emil Kolb Pkwy and then hike back to the cars at Dick’s Dam. Those wishing a shorter trek can turn back and return to the cars after 1.5 km.

Bring water and snacks. Icers may be needed. Hiking poles are recommended.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Optional refreshment stop after the hike at Coffee Time in Bolton.