Dundas Valley Loop

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Iroquoia Section, Map 8. Dundas Valley Conservation Area Parking Lot P3. Take DVCA Trail Centre Entrance off Governors Road, near km 51.8.

Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 17 kms

Description

Join us on a lovely loop hike in the Dundas Valley. We take in part of the Bruce Trail and several DVCA trails.  Lots of waterfalls like Sherman, Canterbury, and Cascade.  Please bring  icers, water, a warm drink, snack for “elevensies”, lunch, hiking boots, poles and lots of smiles.  Please dress in layers.  Entrance fee to DVCA in effect at gate.  Consider buying a Hamilton Conservation Area annual pass. It’s well worth it.  Please arrive at 8:45 to be ready to hike at 9:00.

Santa's Elves Hike

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Orchard Park parking lot off Blue Spruce Ave (not Sutton Drive) in Burlington to the east of Alexander’s Public School. From QEW westbound and eastbound take exit north on Burloak Drive. Blue Spruce Avenues is the immediate right after the bend in the road as Burloak Drive becomes Upper Middle Rd.

Hike Leader(s): Anne Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 10 kms.

Description

After the work in Santa’s workshop some of the elves are ready for a fun day outside. Join Anne and Phill (and maybe some other elves) for an easy and fun in and out hike in Bronte Creek Provincial Park. We will take in the woodland trails alongside and down to Bronte Creek, then up to Spruce Lane Farm and the Trillium trail. We will then head north on an old farm track between two fields to enjoy more woods on our way back to our cars. (We many not see any reindeer, but there may be some local species around.) The park amenities will be closed. Please bring icers, a warm drink, some water and a light lunch. Poles recommended. Please arrive at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start.
Leaders: Anne and Phill Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com

Christmas Day Hike - Bronte Creek Provincial Park

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Orchard Park parking lot off Blue Spruce Avenue (not Sutton Drive) in Burlington to the east of Alexander’s Public School. From the QEW westbound take the Burloak exit north on Burloak Drive. Blue Spruce Avenue is the right immediately after the bend in the road as Burloak Drive becomes Upper Middle Road.

Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Easy, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 10 kms

Description

Join us with special elves Anne and Phill Armstrong on an easy and fun in and out hike in Bronte Creek Provincial Park.  We will take in woodland trails alongside and down to Bronte Creek then up to Spruce Lane Farm and the Trillium Trail.  We will then head north on an old farm track between two fields to enjoy more woods on our way back to the cars.  The park amenities will be closed.  Please bring icers, a warm drink, some water and a light lunch.  Poles recommended.  Please arrive at 9:45 am to be ready to hike at 10.

9:00 Staff Avenue Louth

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Staff Avenue Parking Lot

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 10km

Description

CHANGE OF VENUE DUE TO DEER HARVEST Explore Louth Conservation area

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

9:15 Short Hike, Pelham Road, Short Hills

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 of Short Hills Provincial Park. Bring water and icers.

City View Park, Burlington, Map 9.

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): City View Park, Burlington.
From Highway 403 going west, turn right on Brant Street, left on Dundas Street, left on Kerns Rd., take second turn left into City View Park to the parking lot.

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

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 11 km

Description

From City View Park will connect with main Bruce Trail and hike to Smokey Hollow waterfall, also hike Kings ST and Eric Best ST on the way. After snack break will trace back our steps and return to parking.
It’s an opportunity to start shedding some weight may have gained during holiday partying. For Boxing Day enthusiasts, there will be still time to spend.
Bring icers, gaiters, water and snack. Dress according to weather.
There is optional refreshment stop at Copper Kettle Cafe in Waterdown at Dundas St. and Main St. after the hike.
As of now the weather forecast looks good, but check your email about 7:30 am for a last minute change, especially during winter hikes.
Hike leader phone No. 416-566-0503.

Urban Walk: Annual TBTC Boxing Day Hike

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

Meet inside Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, foot of Bay Street. TTC – take any streetcar from Union Station one stop south the Ferry Docks stop and walk south.

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales & David Royle Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 12

Description

Avoid the Boxing Day shopping crowds and come hike with the TBTC instead. The Toronto Islands are very peaceful in the Winter Season. We will catch the 2:15 or 2:45 pm ferry to be back in the city by 3:00 pm.  Bring a lunch, snacks, water, a hot beverage, and icers if the first snow has fallen.  Dress in warm layers appropriate to the weather. Heated washrooms available. Dropout anytime by walking back to the Ward’s Island Ferry Dock. We will hike towards Hanlan’s Point and return to Ward’s Island (the only ferry destination served in the Winter) – approximately 5-6 km each way.

Mono Cliffs

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Register in person the morning of hike.
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.

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

Description

We will drive to Mono Centre (45 minutes from Collingwood south on Airport Rd.) and park in the village parking lot. We will enter the park and pick up the white blazed trail at km 1.2 of the Dufferin Hi-Land section. Climbing up the escarpment, we continue along the white blazed trail past McCarston’s Lake to km 5.1. From here, we proceed up the Lookout Side Trail where we will have our lunch while enjoying the amazing view. We then return down the Spillway Trail and along the valley bottom to exit the park, having completed our circuit. Bring a snack or lunch and water.

CANCELLED - Discovery Hike - Cottonwood Loop

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking on the east side of 11 Line, approximately 3 km north of Highway 26, at the entrance to the Cottonwood Side Trail, Map 30, Edition 31

Carpool may be available upon request.

Hike Leader(s): Jeannine Kralt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing.
Distance: 2.1km

Description

This hike will be a discovery hike along the Cottonwood Loop – we’ll take our time, and see what we can find. This trail is a stand-alone trail, separate from the rest of the Bruce Trail. We’ll hike through forests, past a particularly large cottonwood tree, and to a lookout along a ridge. This property is the original location of the Rows homestead – their farmhouse can be seen at Moreston Village at Grey Roots.

The Cottonwood Loop is also featured in Ron Savage’s new book, Exploring Sydenham. There will be sufficient time to find the related code en route.

As we’ll be taking our time, this hike is suitable for families, new hikers, and anyone wanting a more leisurely hike. We’ll likely take an hour or two, depending on the group – dress in layers, bring a snack, and wear good footwear. Given that December can be variable, an email re: trail conditions to expect will be sent out prior to our hike together.

If you are unable to register, please contact the hike leader via the link above.