Hike Schedule

Car Hike: Caledon Rail Trail

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

Hike Leader(s): Al Brown Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 11 km

Description

Come out to start the hiking season with an easy hike on the Caledon Rail Trail. This once was the main Bruce Trail. We will start in Inglewood and hike east to the village of Caledon East.

To get to the meeting point drive north on Hwy 10 from Brampton to Olde Base Line Road. Turn left and go about 1.5 km to McLaughlin Road. Turn right and go north about half a km to where the Rail Trail crosses the road. Parking will be on the right. If this parking is full you may park in the recreation centre parking lot about 150 meters south, on the east side of McLaughlin.

After the hike those interested may join me for refreshments in the local area.

Urban Walk: Sherwood Park/Sunnybrook Park

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps):

NE Corner Yonge & Lawrence (by subway exit)

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 12 KM

Description

Join us for a hike through ravines from Yonge & Lawrence to Sunnybrook & Serena Gundy parks to end at Brentcliffe & Eglinton. Those who wish may continue to a refreshment stop at the Longo’s on Laird Ave.

Blue Loop Hikes #5 - Mono Cliffs - location change to Hilton Falls due to Dufferin trail closure

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Caledon Hills
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hilton Falls Conservation area

Hike Leader(s): Pati Greenwood, Jeff Dowsett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 11 km

Description

NOTE; WE HAVE RELOCATED THIS HIKE TO HILTON FALLS CONSERVATION AREA DUE TO DUFFERIN TRAIL CLOSURE.  IT WILL BE A SIMILAR LENGTH.  A PARKING FEE WILL BE REQUIRED AT HILTON FALLS.

This is a series of loop hikes exploring various BT Blue trails in wintry and early spring conditions.  Join us for one, some or all.

Today’s hike will explore the main trail and the various side trails for an 11 km look in Mono Cliffs Provincial Park.

Bring a snack and plenty of water, and other hydration as needed.  Wear hiking boots and bring hiking poles.  Icers may also be required.

Please arrive at the meeting place by 8:15 am as we will leave promptly at 8:30 am.

Peninsula Side Trail Bonanza Part 1

Hosting Club: Sydenham, Peninsula
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking off Mallory Beach Rd (loop 1), then drive 3 km down the road (loop 2). For first day only. All other days will have other meet locations according to itinerary.

Hike Leader(s): Karen Buschert Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
Distance: Distances vary each day and with each loop. Up to 14-22 km in a day

Description

Explore the side trails of the Bruce Trail! This is Part 1 of a 3 part series of multi-day hikes that will cover almost all the side trails of the Peninsula section, and yes, there is a badge for that!  Most hikes will be loops of 5-15 km and you can complete a full day or join in for select  loops each day depending on your preference. We will do some nature ID as well for those that are working towards birding, fern or tree badges.

Part 1: April 7-9

Part 2: April 14-16

Part 3: April 28-30

Suggested accommodations: Silver Lake Mennonite Camp near Sauble Beach

slmc.ca/retreats/retreats/

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Stay in a retreat centre and be treated to home cooked meals while taking in the beauty of the local landscape. Shared or private rooms available.

Cost: $250+ HST, cost includes accommodation for 2 nights and 6 meals

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, across Starbucks plaza

Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Hilly, 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, it is urban hike as we have some up and down hills and tree roots, please bring your hiking poles, water and snacks

9:00 Decew House (LOCATION CHANGE)

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps): Decew House St Catharines

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 10km

Description

Explore 12 mile creek and surrounding areas. Register for each hike

Bring Poles,  snack, and dress for the weather

9:15 Short Hike - Rotary Park, St. Catharines

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Rotary Park, St. Catharines

Hike Leader(s): Debbie Demizio Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~ 6kms

Description

Hike the trail around Rotary Park. Bring hiking boots and water.

Humber Valley - Glen Haffy Side Trail

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Caledon Hills, Map 18. Meet at 7th Line BTC parking lot about 1.5 km north of Hwy 9 (near Km 43.3) . Entrance to the lot is just off of Airport Rd on 7th Line, Mono.

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 or 3.6 km

Description

We will hike the Main Trail south to the Glen Haffy Side Trail, then follow the side trail east as far as the Mono Adjala Townline and back. The shorter hike will turn back at the intersection of the two trails.

Boston Mills / Terra Cotta

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Parking at Boston Mills Rd., just west of its intersection with Mississauga Rd. See Map 14.
Driving directions: From Highway 410 north, continue on Highway 10, left on King Street, right on Mississauga Rd., left on Boston Mills Rd. to the parking at dead end.

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: 12 km

Description

Main Bruce Trail and Rockside Trail, there and back; will hike about 6 km reaching into Terra Cotta and return after snack break.
Bring any drink, snack; poles are recommended.
After hike there is optional stop at nearby coffee place, to be decided.

CANCELLED due to ice storm - Blue Mountains Double Chipper 2of8 (km53.1-61.5 o&b)

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Parking area on the east side of 2nd Line
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Hike Leader(s): Kristina Rettie Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Some rocky footing, Some steep sections, Strenuous
Length of Hike: 16.8km

Description

Beaver Valley will be taking a field trip to Blue Mountains! On Tuesdays between April 1st and June 10th we will chip away in a series of 8 hikes that will cover 2 E2E’s of Blue Mountains. These hikes will be out and backs ranging between 14km and 22kms (1 Being 6km). You are welcome to sign up for as many or as little as you like. Please be respectful and only sign up to the hikes you can make a commitment to. Please keep track of your own hikes as each hiker will submit their own badge request. These hikes are not in order so be sure to check the title and description for the section that will be covered on any given Tuesday.

These hikes are listed at a medium pace. We will keep a consistent hiking pace of around 4km/hr with time to take in all the beautiful features Blue Mountains has to offer.

Check the weather and dress for the day. Be sure to bring plenty of water and snacks.

We will take a clothing adjustment break around 2km in and then a snack break around half way.

Please bring icers as we may still have ice/snow in some areas on the trail.

For morning of cancellations please text Kristina @ 519-410-9077

Cancelled: Noisy River Provincial Nature Reserve

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

(Google Maps) Blue Mountain Section, Map 21. Meet at roadside parking at Km 54.9 on Mulmur-Nottawasaga Townline, 550 metres east of Lavender Hill Road at the cemetery at 9:30 am or at the SuperBurger parking lot (north-west corner of Hwy 89/Hwy 10 intersection) for car pooling at 9:00 am.

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

Pace: Leisurely, Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: Long Hike 6.6 km Short hike 4 km

Description

From the Lavender cemetery we will shuttle to roadside parking on County Rd 9 at Km 6.1. We will then hike back through the scenic Noisy River Provincial Nature Reserve to the small, but historic, village of Lavender, where the Dufferin Hi-Land Section ends. The shorter hike will turn around and return to County Rd 9 parking after about 2 km. Bring water and snacks. Hiking poles are recommended. Icers may be required.

Wednesday Walkers - Mud Free Urban Walk Thornbury - with optional lunch

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet at the corner of Grey St. & King St. E in the large municipal parking area.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
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 in Thornbury on trails through town, and visiting the waterfront.   Ken & Marg have kindly invited us to their place for pizza on them after our walk!  If you feel moved to bring along something sweet for post pizza, feel free.