Hike Schedule

Massie Hills Ramble

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Roadside Parking on 6th Concession South, on the West side of the road – access by turning south from Grey County Rd 18 (which runs east from Rockford). We’ll meet by the sign that says Massie Hills Ski Trails. Please note that the meeting place is on Concession Six, not Sideroad Six. There is a small parking lot on Concession Six which is off road – this is NOT where we are meeting. Please continue south to the Roadside Parking. The Civic address for the parking area is 497250 Concession Six South.

Hike Leader(s): Fran Turner Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: Approximately 6 km

Description

This is a relatively easy hike featuring the rolling terrain of the Massie Hills Management Area.  We will travel on a combination of Bruce Trail, Spey Forest Side Trail, and the Massie ski trails.  The exact route will be determined by the trail conditions of the day – we’ll avoid low lying areas if the ground is wet and stick to the hills.

Griersville Hike

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Organized Hike
Location (Google Maps): Temporary Closure, check for updates. Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.

Hike Leader(s): Frank Huggins Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: About 8k.

Description

In and out hike about an hour each way. Enjoy views from the height of land separating the Beaver River Valley from the Bighead River Valley. Meander through cultivated fields and hardwood bush. Wear high boots to cross a few streams. Bring water and a snack.

Wednesday Walkers - Mud Free Urban Walk Meaford

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet in the Fred Raper Park parking area in Meaford

Hike Leader(s): Glenda Collings Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Length of Hike: 1 1/2 hours

Description

April is a muddy time of year on our Beaver Valley Trail, so let’s get out on some urban walks this month, have some exercise and enjoy the camaraderie we find with group walks.  Dress appropriately for the weather and bring water.  We’ll be walking along the waterfront and harbour, as well as a section of the Georgian Trail.

Car Hike: Midweek Fitness Walk Around Island Lake (8.5 km)

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Island Lake Conservation Area (Hwy 10 and 4th Ave intersection)

Hike Leader(s): Natalia Svechnikova Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 8.5 km

Description

Please join me for an enjoyable fitness walk (which is my first of the season) on a relatively flat and easy trail around the lake in the Island Lake Conservation area. The trail has treed sections as well as boardwalks near the water, meadows and more. I hope that we will see some nice spring flowers along the way. We will keep some steady but still comfortable pace of approximately 3-3.5 km/h. We will have a short break on the picnic area after about 6 km. Please dress for the weather and bring 2 L of water and some snacks/light lunch. We will meet at the start of the trail (near the large trail map) at 4th Ave and Hwy 10 intersection. You can park anywhere at the Zehrs Orangeville, Winners or Mark’s parking lot which is just across Hwy 10.

Please note that this hike will be cancelled in case of inclement weather.