Location: Roadside Parking – east of km 33.4 Map 13, across from the Eighth Line Side Trail on Eighth Line (43.679840, -79.966419) Hike Leader(s): Jacquie Van Dyke Pace: Moderate Terrain: Variable Distance: 19 km
Description Difficulty: Intermediate
This is part three of three hikes which cover the main trail of the Toronto section. From the meeting location we will car shuttle to km 2.7 roadside parking in Caledon on Map 14.
Meet at:Roadside Parking – east of km 33.4 Map 13, across from the Eighth Line Side Trail on Eighth Line (43.679840, -79.966419)
Map # 13/14
Additional Notes: End to End #3 of 3No dropoutHiking bootsNo dogsDress for the weather
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Hike Location (Google Maps): Meet Merritt Island parking lot, west end of Cross St. Welland. Hike Leader(s): Gary & Donna Sands Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Easy Distance: 9 km
Hosting Club: Iroquoia Category: Hikers R Us Location (Google Maps): Meet at Grimsby Lions Community Pool 43.193201 / -79.565301.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing Distance: 12 km
Description Meet at Grimsby Lions Community Pool, then we will shuttle to Lewis side road and hike 12 km back to our cars. On the way home you can pass the fruit stands and/or stop in Stoney Creek for amazing gelato. Please register with me to receive news of any changes to our plans; Cynthia Archer archercynthiab@gmail.com (416) 573-4236
Hosting Club: Iroquoia Category: Good Companions Location (Google Maps): Map 8. Sanctuary Park, Dundas 43.254210, -79.968885
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 8 km
Description Hike cancelled due to rain and possible thunderstorms
Meet at parking lot at end of Sanctuary Drive (off Pleasant Ave.) in Dundas. We will walk along Spring Creek Trail to the trail centre and return via Sulphur Creek.
Location (Google Maps): Corner of Mohawk and Upper Paradise in the Westcliffe Mall parking lot (near Food Basics)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Description Climb the steps and walk the streets and trails of West Hamilton. We will hike sections of the Bruce Trail as well as the trails of Iroquoia Heights. There will be weekly walks all summer. Now we are all getting older we are not hiking as fast as we used to. Hike is cancelled if there is heavy rain. Leader: Paul Lewis (905) 331-8600 or email: outdooractive@hotmail.com
Hosting Club: Iroquoia Category: Thursday Group Location (Google Maps): Park in Bruce Trail Parking Lot on Regional Rd 43/Sideroad 22, just west of 4th Line in Halton Hills (west of village of Limehouse)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 11 km
Description Meet at Bruce Trail Parking Lot on Regional Road 43/Sideroad 22 and follow Canada Goose Side Trail and onto Vanderleck Side Trail and back to Canada Goose Side Trail. No dogs please. Bring hat, sunscreen, water, snack/lunch. (Loops and Lattes Halton Hike 26). Refreshment/pub stop to follow. stevenwhite901@gmail.com or text 289-242-9415
Hosting Club:Sydenham Category: General Hike Location: The Galaxy Theatre parking lot. Meet in the parking lot at the tall “Galaxy Centre” sign next to the traffic lights. 1020 10th St. W., Owen Sound Hike Leader(s): Marie-Claude Bouret Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing Distance: 3 km
This loop hike has some very scenic views overlooking Copley’s Bay. Map 34. For more information phone: 519-378-5224.
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Hike Location (Google Maps): Meet at Veteran’s Lane & King Street NOTL Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Easy Distance: 9 km
Location: Ganaraska Trail Hike Leader(s): Vanessa Miranda Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: 20-25km/day
Pace ~ 4km/hour, Intermediate level. Please note: hike dates, time and distance are subject to be changed in the event of extreme heat/humid weather. ** Carry please sunblock, hat, cold drinks, electrolytes to prevent heat strokes, dehydration and sunburn. Sign up on the Meetup HIKING TEAM GTA, Find us on Facebook as HIKING TEAM GTA
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Car Pool Location (Google Maps): Meet at Mather Arch, 11 Niagara Parkway, Fort Erie. Carpool. Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Strenuous Distance: 25.2 km
Description Starting in 2009 Eibert Dykstra led a series of hikes on the Conservation Trail in New York State. It took several years to complete the 295km trail meandering from the Pennsylvania border to Niagara Falls where it meets up with the Bruce Trail. In honor of my first hike leaders – Eibert and Everett Collins (who was on all these hikes) I will lead 3 hikes on the Conservation Trail this year. The first sections are more rugged starting in the Allegany State Park and extend through the ski area of Ellicottville. This is the area where we will hike this year. Sections of these hikes will be strenuous. If you commit to these hikes, pack a lunch, snacks and plenty of water. Plan on spending a full day away. We will be carpooling from Fort Erie. Passport or equivalent is required. To register or for more information contact Hike Leader.
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Horton’s on First St. in Collingwood. Hike Leader(s): Shannon Rode Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 15 km
We will carpool to the parking lot near km 143.7 on Kemble Rock Rd to leave some cars. We will then proceed to the start of the hike at the parking lot on Linderwood Rd on the old Alvar Side Trail. We follow the Alvar trail (now the Main Trail), back to Km 129.5, then follows the escarpment through the Lindenwood Management area. Getting into open country, at km 138.5, we head west on a trail through the newly purchased “Kemble Rock Nature Reserve” (not in BT edition 29). Joining the old main trail, immediately there is another new change to the main Trail called Kemble Mountain. After re-joining the old Main Trail we finish at km 143.7, we take off on Neils Maher Side Trail back to the parking lot. Bring extra water and a lunch.
Location: Hike Leader(s): Wayne Crockett Pace: Moderate Terrain: Variable Distance: 18 km
Description Difficulty: Intermediate
Join us for a hike of the entire Avon Trail. Today’s hike will cover the section from St. Mary’s to Stratford.
Registration for all five hikes in the series opens on the same day, Saturday June 29th at 9 pm. Be sure to reserve a spot on all of them if you are working toward your Avon Trail badge.
Additional Notes: End to End #1 of 5Dropout available at at 10 kmHiking bootsRefreshments after
Location: Off road parking – south of km 35.0 on east side of Pit Rd just before the bend.GPS (N44.884588, W81.107644) Hike Leader(s): Mei Juan (Alina) Lin Pace: Moderate Terrain: Variable Distance: 20 km
Description Difficulty: Advanced
Meet at km 35.0 on Pit Rd. After meetup and sign up Waiver form, we will car shuttle to km 15.6 -Wright’s Crescent Parking(West of km 15.6 near the bend of the road at the junction of Malcolm Bluff Side Trail and Purple Valley Access Trails. N 44.836895, W 81.053576) to hike back. Car shuttle in effect at start and end of hike. All must take part in the car shuttle. If you are not yet a member of any of the 9 clubs of Bruce Trail Conservancy, we encourage you to consider joining to support the Bruce Trail. This hike was also posted on the Toronto Bruce Trail Club Meetup ( https://www.meetup.com/Toronto-Bruce-Trail-Club/ ). If you need carpooling or accommodation sharing, post your requests on the Comments section of the event page on the TBTC Meetup.
Meet at:Off road parking – south of km 35.0 on east side of Pit Rd just before the bend.GPS (N44.884588, W81.107644)
Do not block the entrance to the field.
Map # 36
Additional Notes: End to End #7 of 8No dropoutHiking bootsNo dogsBring lunch and at least 2L water
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Hike Location (Google Maps): Meet-parking lot on Quarry Rd., Beamsville (Map 4, km 65.0) Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: 11 km
Join us for a botanical walk to see all the interesting flowers that make their home around two examples of Wodehouse Karst topography. We will be traveling through new forests and old field habitats to the Karst area. If time allows we will travel further to take in the deciduous forest with wonderful views along the upper edge of the Beaver Valley, ending off at Bill’s Creek karst waterfall which is another example of a rare escarpment landform. Bring snacks and water.
After the Hike, Ontario Flora will be having a Open House Celebration and Plant Sale in the afternoon and evening (check website – ontarioflora.ca) with special art showing of Kevin Post’s native plant art and photography (5 minute drive).
Hosting Club: Iroquoia Category: Junior Hiker Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation Area
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing Distance: 4 km
Description Come Explore the Dundas Valley Conservation Area in the summer and earn your Summer badge. While the terrain is easy underfoot, there will be some hills, usually gentle, to climb. Bring water, a snack, insect repellent and sunscreen. Meet in the last parking lot of the Conservation Area which is located off of Governor’s Rd., west of downtown Dundas. Parking fee in effect or Conservation Area pass. Please register with the leader. Leader: Anne Armstrong hikingrandma@gmail.com 905-617-3937
Location: Ganaraska Trail Hike Leader(s): Vanessa Miranda Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: 20-25km/day
Pace ~ 4km/hour, Intermediate level. Please note: hike dates, time and distance are subject to be changed in the event of extreme heat/humid weather. ** Carry please sunblock, hat, cold drinks, electrolytes to prevent heat strokes, dehydration and sunburn. Sign up on the Meetup HIKING TEAM GTA, Find us on Facebook as HIKING TEAM GTA
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Car Pool Location (Google Maps): Meet at Mather Arch, 11 Niagara Parkway, Fort Erie. Carpool. Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Strenuous Distance: 25.2 km
Description Starting in 2009 Eibert Dykstra led a series of hikes on the Conservation Trail in New York State. It took several years to complete the 295km trail meandering from the Pennsylvania border to Niagara Falls where it meets up with the Bruce Trail. In honor of my first hike leaders – Eibert and Everett Collins (who was on all these hikes) I will lead 3 hikes on the Conservation Trail this year. The first sections are more rugged starting in the Allegany State Park and extend through the ski area of Ellicottville. This is the area where we will hike this year. Sections of these hikes will be strenuous. If you commit to these hikes, pack a lunch, snacks and plenty of water. Plan on spending a full day away. We will be carpooling from Fort Erie. Passport or equivalent is required. To register or for more information contact Hike Leader.
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Horton’s on First St. in Collingwood. Hike Leader(s): Shannon Rode Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 15 km
We will carpool to the parking lot near km 143.7 on Kemble Rock Rd to leave some cars. We will then proceed to the start of the hike at the parking lot on Linderwood Rd on the old Alvar Side Trail. We follow the Alvar trail (now the Main Trail), back to Km 129.5, then follows the escarpment through the Lindenwood Management area. Getting into open country, at km 138.5, we head west on a trail through the newly purchased “Kemble Rock Nature Reserve” (not in BT edition 29). Joining the old main trail, immediately there is another new change to the main Trail called Kemble Mountain. After re-joining the old Main Trail we finish at km 143.7, we take off on Neils Maher Side Trail back to the parking lot. Bring extra water and a lunch.
Location: Hike Leader(s): Wayne Crockett Pace: Moderate Terrain: Variable Distance: 18 km
Description Difficulty: Intermediate
Join us for a hike of the entire Avon Trail. Today’s hike will cover the section from St. Mary’s to Stratford.
Registration for all five hikes in the series opens on the same day, Saturday June 29th at 9 pm. Be sure to reserve a spot on all of them if you are working toward your Avon Trail badge.
Additional Notes: End to End #1 of 5Dropout available at at 10 kmHiking bootsRefreshments after
Location: Off road parking – south of km 35.0 on east side of Pit Rd just before the bend.GPS (N44.884588, W81.107644) Hike Leader(s): Mei Juan (Alina) Lin Pace: Moderate Terrain: Variable Distance: 20 km
Description Difficulty: Advanced
Meet at km 35.0 on Pit Rd. After meetup and sign up Waiver form, we will car shuttle to km 15.6 -Wright’s Crescent Parking(West of km 15.6 near the bend of the road at the junction of Malcolm Bluff Side Trail and Purple Valley Access Trails. N 44.836895, W 81.053576) to hike back. Car shuttle in effect at start and end of hike. All must take part in the car shuttle. If you are not yet a member of any of the 9 clubs of Bruce Trail Conservancy, we encourage you to consider joining to support the Bruce Trail. This hike was also posted on the Toronto Bruce Trail Club Meetup ( https://www.meetup.com/Toronto-Bruce-Trail-Club/ ). If you need carpooling or accommodation sharing, post your requests on the Comments section of the event page on the TBTC Meetup.
Meet at:Off road parking – south of km 35.0 on east side of Pit Rd just before the bend.GPS (N44.884588, W81.107644)
Do not block the entrance to the field.
Map # 36
Additional Notes: End to End #7 of 8No dropoutHiking bootsNo dogsBring lunch and at least 2L water
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Hike Location (Google Maps): Meet-parking lot on Quarry Rd., Beamsville (Map 4, km 65.0) Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: 11 km
Join us for a botanical walk to see all the interesting flowers that make their home around two examples of Wodehouse Karst topography. We will be traveling through new forests and old field habitats to the Karst area. If time allows we will travel further to take in the deciduous forest with wonderful views along the upper edge of the Beaver Valley, ending off at Bill’s Creek karst waterfall which is another example of a rare escarpment landform. Bring snacks and water.
After the Hike, Ontario Flora will be having a Open House Celebration and Plant Sale in the afternoon and evening (check website – ontarioflora.ca) with special art showing of Kevin Post’s native plant art and photography (5 minute drive).
Hosting Club: Iroquoia Category: Junior Hiker Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation Area
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing Distance: 4 km
Description Come Explore the Dundas Valley Conservation Area in the summer and earn your Summer badge. While the terrain is easy underfoot, there will be some hills, usually gentle, to climb. Bring water, a snack, insect repellent and sunscreen. Meet in the last parking lot of the Conservation Area which is located off of Governor’s Rd., west of downtown Dundas. Parking fee in effect or Conservation Area pass. Please register with the leader. Leader: Anne Armstrong hikingrandma@gmail.com 905-617-3937
Location: Ganaraska Trail Hike Leader(s): Vanessa Miranda Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: 20-25km/day
Pace ~ 4km/hour, Intermediate level. Please note: hike dates, time and distance are subject to be changed in the event of extreme heat/humid weather. ** Carry please sunblock, hat, cold drinks, electrolytes to prevent heat strokes, dehydration and sunburn. Sign up on the Meetup HIKING TEAM GTA, Find us on Facebook as HIKING TEAM GTA
Location: km 15.6- Wright’s Crescent Parking – N 44.836895, W 81.053576 Hike Leader(s): Mei Juan (Alina) Lin Pace: Moderate Terrain: Variable Distance: 20 km
Description Difficulty: Advanced
Meet at km 15.6 at Wright’s Crescent Parking. After meetup and sign up Waiver form, we will car shuttle to Rural Rocks Side Trail(30 m north of the intersection of Bruce Rd 13 and Northacres Rd. ( 44.753888, -81.167368)) to hike the loop. After hiking the loop, we will car shuttle to km 0.0 Bluewater Park Wiarton (N 44.742514, W 81.135140) to hike back km 15.6. Car shuttle in effect at start and end of hike. All must take part in the car shuttle. If you are not yet a member of any of the 9 clubs of Bruce Trail Conservancy, we encourage you to consider joining to support the Bruce Trail. This hike was also posted on the Toronto Bruce Trail Club Meetup ( https://www.meetup.com/Toronto-Bruce-Trail-Club/ ). If you need carpooling or accommodation sharing, post your requests on the Comments section of the event page on the TBTC Meetup.
Meet at:km 15.6- Wright’s Crescent Parking – N 44.836895, W 81.053576
West of km 15.6 near the bend of the road at the junction of Malcolm Bluff Side Trail and Purple Valley Access Trails.
Map # 35/36
Additional Notes: End to End #8 of 8No dropoutHiking bootsNo dogsBring lunch and at least 2L water
Hosting Club:Sydenham Category: General Hike Location: The Galaxy Theatre parking lot. Meet in the parking lot at the tall “Galaxy Centre” sign next to the traffic lights. 1020 10th St. W., Owen Sound Hike Leader(s): Danuta Valleau Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing Distance: 2.9 km
This loop hike will follow the Memorial Forest Side Trail along the base of the escarpment and the main Bruce Trail along the top of the escarpment. Approximately 1.5 hours. Map 32. For more information phone: 519-534-1788.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing Distance: 11 km
Description We will start the hike near the Whirlpool Golf Course ( free parking across from the WGC parking lot ) and hike along the top of the gorge to the stairs that lead down to the river. We will then hike along the river bank to the Whirlpool rapids and then climb back to the top of the gorge and back to the parking lot. This is a short hike but difficult terrain.
We will meet at the parking lot east of Hutches on Van Wagners Road at 9:00 AM and we will carpool to Niagara Falls
Hike leader: Wayne Riley RSVP by email: wlr8362@gmail.com
Bring lunch, water, hiking boots, no dogs please. Cancellations the morning of the hike: 289-456-3498
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Evening Hike Location (Google Maps): Meet at DeCew House, DeCew Rd Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: 9km
Description Night hikes which will take place under cover of darkness and will allow us to hear and see some of the nocturnal habitat around the Bruce Trail. The hikes will be 2 hours in length starting at 9:00pm on Monday evenings. Please check the calendar for further detail and future dates.
Note: Bring flashlight/headlamp and bug spray. Hikers will be required to wear headlamps or carry flashlights and there will be at least two 15 minute silent periods that will allow us to take in all of the night chorus of animals.
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Hike Location (Google Maps): Meet at Short Hills Wiley Road entrance, Parking Lot C Hike Leader(s): Sheila Massey, Janet Davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Strenuous Distance: 9 km
Hosting Club: Caledon Hills Category: General Hike Location (Google Maps): The parking lot on Hockley Road east of 2nd Line near km 60.1 Map 18. Take Hwy 10 north and just north of Orangeville turn right (east) on Hockley Road. Drive 3 km to parking lot on north side. Leader’s cell phone 905-301-4091. Hike Leader(s): Peter Leeney Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 10 km shuttle hike
Description From the parking lot on Hockley Rd. we will do a car shuttle east to parking area at 5th Line EHS. We will hike back on the south side of Hockley Valley. Expect some hills. No dogs please. There will be a refreshment / pub stop afterwards. There is no dropout point.
Location: Bognor Marsh Conservation Area parking lot on County Rd 18 ( Derry Line) Rockford/Owen Sound Hike Leader(s): Doris Harper Pace: Moderate Terrain: Hilly Distance: 12 km
Description Difficulty: Intermediate
Come explore BTC property of Silent Valley Nature reserve and view wildlife at Bognor Marsh. There are several interesting sites to explore in Silent Valley, including the ruins of the Wilson homestead, the remains of a Cessna 205 that crashed in 1970 and fossils. We will use the Bognor Marsh side trail to access the main trail. Then hike 3 km to Silent Valley, explore all the side trails and then return to Bognor Marsh for a picnic lunch and hike the boardwalk around Bognor Marsh to view birds, turtles, frogs and other wildlife.
Meet at:Bognor Marsh Conservation Area parking lot on County Rd 18 ( Derry Line) Rockford/Owen Sound
GPS Coordinates N 44.538525 , W 80.782217 From GTA: HWY 10 north to HWY 89. Turn left onto ON-10/ON-89. After 5 km turn right onto Owen Sound St/ON-10 (signs for Dunsalk) Follow for 47 km, then turn right onto Artemesia Holland Townline for 18km. Turn left to stay on Grey Rd. 29. Turn left onto Grey County Rd 18 (9 km) Bognor Marsh is on the right -2.7 km.
Map # 30
Additional Notes: No dropoutBeginnersFamiliesHiking bootsNo dogsRefreshments afterbring water, lunch and snacks. Remember sun screen and insect repellent
We will climb the Valley Crossover side trail and then go South on the main trail to the Campbell’s Graham’s Hill side trail and then North on the main trail back to Ed’s house.
Hosting Club:Sydenham Category: General Hike Location: Meet in the north-east corner of the parking lot at Home Depot on Highway 26 on the east side of Owen Sound. Hike Leader(s): Franziska Edney Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing Distance: 3.6 km
This loop hike will take us along the white and blue trails through hard wood forest, farmland and across an old beaver dam. Approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. Map 31. For more information phone 519-371-4321.
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing Distance: 8 km
Description This loop hike takes in the Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail, some bird breeding ponds, and Confederation Park. Park in the lot just to the right of Hutchie’s on Van Wagner’s Rd. Running shoes or boots would be suitable for this one. Bring water. An optional pub stop will follow. Leader: Richard Reble at reblerichard@gmail.com
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Hike Location (Google Maps): Meet at Short Hills Wiley Road entrance, Parking Lot C Hike Leader(s): Sheila Massey, Janet Davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Strenuous Distance: 9 km
Hosting Club: Caledon Hills Category: General Hike Location (Google Maps): The parking lot on Hockley Road east of 2nd Line near km 60.1 Map 18. Take Hwy 10 north and just north of Orangeville turn right (east) on Hockley Road. Drive 3 km to parking lot on north side. Leader’s cell phone 905-301-4091. Hike Leader(s): Peter Leeney Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 10 km shuttle hike
Description From the parking lot on Hockley Rd. we will do a car shuttle east to parking area at 5th Line EHS. We will hike back on the south side of Hockley Valley. Expect some hills. No dogs please. There will be a refreshment / pub stop afterwards. There is no dropout point.
Location: Bognor Marsh Conservation Area parking lot on County Rd 18 ( Derry Line) Rockford/Owen Sound Hike Leader(s): Doris Harper Pace: Moderate Terrain: Hilly Distance: 12 km
Description Difficulty: Intermediate
Come explore BTC property of Silent Valley Nature reserve and view wildlife at Bognor Marsh. There are several interesting sites to explore in Silent Valley, including the ruins of the Wilson homestead, the remains of a Cessna 205 that crashed in 1970 and fossils. We will use the Bognor Marsh side trail to access the main trail. Then hike 3 km to Silent Valley, explore all the side trails and then return to Bognor Marsh for a picnic lunch and hike the boardwalk around Bognor Marsh to view birds, turtles, frogs and other wildlife.
Meet at:Bognor Marsh Conservation Area parking lot on County Rd 18 ( Derry Line) Rockford/Owen Sound
GPS Coordinates N 44.538525 , W 80.782217 From GTA: HWY 10 north to HWY 89. Turn left onto ON-10/ON-89. After 5 km turn right onto Owen Sound St/ON-10 (signs for Dunsalk) Follow for 47 km, then turn right onto Artemesia Holland Townline for 18km. Turn left to stay on Grey Rd. 29. Turn left onto Grey County Rd 18 (9 km) Bognor Marsh is on the right -2.7 km.
Map # 30
Additional Notes: No dropoutBeginnersFamiliesHiking bootsNo dogsRefreshments afterbring water, lunch and snacks. Remember sun screen and insect repellent
We will climb the Valley Crossover side trail and then go South on the main trail to the Campbell’s Graham’s Hill side trail and then North on the main trail back to Ed’s house.
Hosting Club:Sydenham Category: General Hike Location: Meet in the north-east corner of the parking lot at Home Depot on Highway 26 on the east side of Owen Sound. Hike Leader(s): Franziska Edney Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing Distance: 3.6 km
This loop hike will take us along the white and blue trails through hard wood forest, farmland and across an old beaver dam. Approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. Map 31. For more information phone 519-371-4321.
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing Distance: 8 km
Description This loop hike takes in the Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail, some bird breeding ponds, and Confederation Park. Park in the lot just to the right of Hutchie’s on Van Wagner’s Rd. Running shoes or boots would be suitable for this one. Bring water. An optional pub stop will follow. Leader: Richard Reble at reblerichard@gmail.com
Hosting Club: Iroquoia Category: Hikers R Us Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation Area GPS: N43.240646 W79.959858
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 14 km
Description We will hike from Tiffany Falls parking lot ( map 8 ed 29, 45.2 marker), to Sherman Falls to the trail centre and back. Parking fee applies for non BTC members
RSVP by email wlr8362@gmail.com Hike leader: Wayne Riley Cancellations the morning of the hike 289-456-3498
Bring lunch, water, no dogs please. Hiking boots required. Pace will be a combination of moderate and brisk
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Horton’s on First St. in Collingwood. Hike Leader(s): Terry Kimmerly Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 7.8 km
We will carpool to the Hogg’s Falls parking lot in the Beaver Valley Falling Waters section. We start the hike at km 63.3 and follow the trail on the west side of the valley to km 70.1 at the end of Johnston’s SR. The terrain is mostly wooded and quite rocky under foot in some sections. Bring water and a snack.
Hosting Club: Iroquoia Category: Good Companions Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley CA Trail Centre
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 10 km
Description Meet for 9:30 am start at the Dundas Valley CA Trail Centre parking lot off Governor Road. From the parking lot closest to the Trail Centre, we will carpool to the Tews Falls parking lot on Harvest Road. If travelling on Hwy 8/King Street through Dundas, turn right onto Harvest Road. If coming from Hwy 5, turn left onto Hwy 8/Brock Road, then left again at Harvest Road. Hike will commence at Tews Falls and include Dundas Peak, Old Dundas Station Side Trail, and continue on Bruce Trail past the Dundas Valley Golf and Country Club back to the Dundas Valley CA Trail Centre. Cars remaining at the Trail Centre, or parking at Tews Falls, must pay a parking fee or have a Hamilton Conservation Authority pass. Bring lunch, water, bug spray, sunscreen. Leader: Janina Vanderpost 905 521-2296, kayakhiker1@gmail.com
Hosting Club:Sydenham Category: An evening walk. Location: Meet in the municipal parking lot by the river on the west side of 1st Ave. E between 7th St. E and 8th St. E in Owen Sound. Hike Leader(s): George Govier Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
This bi-weekly series of evening walks will explore various routes within the city of Owen Sound. It will take approximately 2 hours. For more information phone: 226-664-0922.
Location (Google Maps): Corner of Mohawk and Upper Paradise in the Westcliffe Mall parking lot (near Food Basics)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Description Climb the steps and walk the streets and trails of West Hamilton. We will hike sections of the Bruce Trail as well as the trails of Iroquoia Heights. There will be weekly walks all summer. Now we are all getting older we are not hiking as fast as we used to. Hike is cancelled if there is heavy rain. Leader: Paul Lewis (905) 331-8600 or email: outdooractive@hotmail.com
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Evening Hike Location (Google Maps): Meet at Short Hills Wiley Road entrance, Parking Lot C Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Strenuous Distance: 9 km
Hosting Club: Iroquoia Category: Hikers R Us Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation Area GPS: N43.240646 W79.959858
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 14 km
Description We will hike from Tiffany Falls parking lot ( map 8 ed 29, 45.2 marker), to Sherman Falls to the trail centre and back. Parking fee applies for non BTC members
RSVP by email wlr8362@gmail.com Hike leader: Wayne Riley Cancellations the morning of the hike 289-456-3498
Bring lunch, water, no dogs please. Hiking boots required. Pace will be a combination of moderate and brisk
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Horton’s on First St. in Collingwood. Hike Leader(s): Terry Kimmerly Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 7.8 km
We will carpool to the Hogg’s Falls parking lot in the Beaver Valley Falling Waters section. We start the hike at km 63.3 and follow the trail on the west side of the valley to km 70.1 at the end of Johnston’s SR. The terrain is mostly wooded and quite rocky under foot in some sections. Bring water and a snack.
Hosting Club: Iroquoia Category: Good Companions Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley CA Trail Centre
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 10 km
Description Meet for 9:30 am start at the Dundas Valley CA Trail Centre parking lot off Governor Road. From the parking lot closest to the Trail Centre, we will carpool to the Tews Falls parking lot on Harvest Road. If travelling on Hwy 8/King Street through Dundas, turn right onto Harvest Road. If coming from Hwy 5, turn left onto Hwy 8/Brock Road, then left again at Harvest Road. Hike will commence at Tews Falls and include Dundas Peak, Old Dundas Station Side Trail, and continue on Bruce Trail past the Dundas Valley Golf and Country Club back to the Dundas Valley CA Trail Centre. Cars remaining at the Trail Centre, or parking at Tews Falls, must pay a parking fee or have a Hamilton Conservation Authority pass. Bring lunch, water, bug spray, sunscreen. Leader: Janina Vanderpost 905 521-2296, kayakhiker1@gmail.com
Hosting Club:Sydenham Category: An evening walk. Location: Meet in the municipal parking lot by the river on the west side of 1st Ave. E between 7th St. E and 8th St. E in Owen Sound. Hike Leader(s): George Govier Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
This bi-weekly series of evening walks will explore various routes within the city of Owen Sound. It will take approximately 2 hours. For more information phone: 226-664-0922.
Location (Google Maps): Corner of Mohawk and Upper Paradise in the Westcliffe Mall parking lot (near Food Basics)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Description Climb the steps and walk the streets and trails of West Hamilton. We will hike sections of the Bruce Trail as well as the trails of Iroquoia Heights. There will be weekly walks all summer. Now we are all getting older we are not hiking as fast as we used to. Hike is cancelled if there is heavy rain. Leader: Paul Lewis (905) 331-8600 or email: outdooractive@hotmail.com
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Evening Hike Location (Google Maps): Meet at Short Hills Wiley Road entrance, Parking Lot C Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Strenuous Distance: 9 km
Hosting Club: Iroquoia Category: Thursday Group Location (Google Maps): Dundas Driving Park
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 8 km
Description Meet at Dundas Driving Park at the end of Cross Street in Dundas. Lots of parking. We will gather at the entrance gateway and go up to Dundas Peak and on to Tews Falls (weather permitting). NO DOGS. Hiking boots required. Also poles, lots of water, snacks, perhaps lunch afterwards in the park, sunscreen and bug spray. Hike Leader: Marion Fletcher (905) 628-5537 Email: octother@AOL.com
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Hike Location (Google Maps): Meet at Veteran’s Lane & King Street NOTL Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Easy Distance: 9 km
Location: Hike Leader(s): Natalia Svechnikova, Barbara Euler Pace: Moderate Terrain: Hilly Distance: 16 km
Description Difficulty: Intermediate
Join us for a day in beautiful Muskoka in Torrance. We will hike a couple of scenic circular trails in a quiet wilderness park around Hardy Lake with a lunch break on a shore with gorgeous views. After the hike, we will drive to Gravenhurst to visit a very popular local brewery to try some delicious cold beer after a hot summer day. The brewery has a food truck on-site which is well known for its amazing hot sandwiches (meat, fish or vegetarian). Instead of brewery you can check out the famed Muskoka Ribfest in Gravenhurst harbour area or just take a walk on the cute Gravenhurst main street and find a nice cafe, bookstore or or antic store.
Additional Notes: No dropoutHiking bootsLate return (after 6pm)Bring at least 2 litres of water, lunch & snacks. Insect repellent
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Horton’s on First St. in Collingwood. Hike Leader(s): Jansje Lawrenson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing Distance: 12 km
We will carpool to the parking area at Km 60.1 on the Hockley Valley Rd. This part of the Caledon section is very pretty and while exploring the area we will have a number of steep hills to negotiate. We walk partly on the main trail and partly on side trails, but we will return to where we parked the cars. Bring water and a snack. There will be an optional lunch at a local restaurant
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Hike Location (Google Maps): Meet at entrance to Woodend Conservation Area on Taylor Rd. NOTL. (Map 2, km 15.2) Hike Leader(s): Bill French Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: 12 km
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Horton’s on First St. in Collingwood. Hike Leader(s): Bob Moenck Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 8 km
We will carpool up Scenic Caves Road to the parking lot at kilometer 63.8. The hike begins at kilometer 63.8 south along the Bruce Trail to kilometer 60.1. From here we follow the Mission Road Side Trail back to the parking lot. The hike is about 8 kilometers. Bring water and a snack.
Location: Hike Leader(s): Natalia Svechnikova, Barbara Euler Pace: Moderate Terrain: Hilly Distance: 16 km
Description Difficulty: Intermediate
Join us for a day in beautiful Muskoka in Torrance. We will hike a couple of scenic circular trails in a quiet wilderness park around Hardy Lake with a lunch break on a shore with gorgeous views. After the hike, we will drive to Gravenhurst to visit a very popular local brewery to try some delicious cold beer after a hot summer day. The brewery has a food truck on-site which is well known for its amazing hot sandwiches (meat, fish or vegetarian). Instead of brewery you can check out the famed Muskoka Ribfest in Gravenhurst harbour area or just take a walk on the cute Gravenhurst main street and find a nice cafe, bookstore or or antic store.
Additional Notes: No dropoutHiking bootsLate return (after 6pm)Bring at least 2 litres of water, lunch & snacks. Insect repellent
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Horton’s on First St. in Collingwood. Hike Leader(s): Jansje Lawrenson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing Distance: 12 km
We will carpool to the parking area at Km 60.1 on the Hockley Valley Rd. This part of the Caledon section is very pretty and while exploring the area we will have a number of steep hills to negotiate. We walk partly on the main trail and partly on side trails, but we will return to where we parked the cars. Bring water and a snack. There will be an optional lunch at a local restaurant
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Hike Location (Google Maps): Meet at entrance to Woodend Conservation Area on Taylor Rd. NOTL. (Map 2, km 15.2) Hike Leader(s): Bill French Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: 12 km
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Horton’s on First St. in Collingwood. Hike Leader(s): Bob Moenck Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 8 km
We will carpool up Scenic Caves Road to the parking lot at kilometer 63.8. The hike begins at kilometer 63.8 south along the Bruce Trail to kilometer 60.1. From here we follow the Mission Road Side Trail back to the parking lot. The hike is about 8 kilometers. Bring water and a snack.
Location: Kipling Subway Station Hike Leader(s): Thomas Swales Pace: Moderate Terrain: Flat Distance: 12 km
Description Difficulty: Easy
Hike through the beautiful arboretum and gardens of the Humber College Campus and along the West branch of the Humber River to the Clairville Dam.
Meet at:Kipling Subway Station
Meet at the west end of Kipling Subway Stations by 9:30 am to take the 9:50 am #927 Highway 27 Express Bus to Humber College. If driving hikers may meet at the Humber College Bus Loop at 10:15 AM. Preregistration is optional but saves time during the sign in process and allows the hike leader to send current information.
Additional Notes: Dropout available at BeginnersFamilies
Hosting Club: Sydenham Category: General Hike Location: Meet in the north-east corner of the parking lot at Home Depot on Highway 26 on the east side of Owen Sound. Hike Leader(s): Frank Schoenhoeffer Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing Distance: 4.5 km
Description This loop hike passes through a hardwood forest. Part of the route is along the edge of the escarpment yielding views of the terrain below. Map 30.
This hike will be shared with the Canadian Friends of the Lebanese Mountain Trail and the Lebanese community of Toronto.
For more information contact Frank at franksch3@gmail.com.
Hosting Club: Iroquoia Category: Special Event Location (Google Maps): Guelph to Goderich (G2G) Approx 127km of rail trail. First day meet location as specified. Shuttle to start & hike back. Remaining locations to be provided on registration. Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Fast – 5+ km/hr Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing Distance: Approximately 25-30km per day
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 11 Iroquois End to End Hike Series. Meet at City View Park Side Tail, entering from Dundas St. GPS: 43.352308,-79.862585
We will shuttle to Old Guelph Street Side Trail and hike 11 km back to our cars.
Please email Louise at least 24 hours before the hike to register. Sometimes last minute changes are made to hikes; registering means you won’t be waiting around the meeting place not knowing why no-one else is there!
Bring sunscreen, insect repellent, snacks, lunch, and 1-2 litres of water. For personalized driving directions, just copy and paste the GPS coordinates into a Google search window and voila!
Hike Leader: Louise Langlais; Email:  langlaislouise@gmail.com Cell: 519-222-4040 on day of hike. At other times, email is the best way to contact me.
Hosting Club: Iroquoia Category: Special Event Location (Google Maps): Guelph to Goderich (G2G) Approx 127km of rail trail. First day meet location as specified. Shuttle to start & hike back. Remaining locations to be provided on registration. Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Fast – 5+ km/hr Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing Distance: Approximately 25-30km per day
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Hike Location (Google Maps): Meet at Short Hills Wiley Road entrance, Parking Lot C Hike Leader(s): Sheila Massey, Janet Davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Strenuous Distance: 9 km
Location (Google Maps): Eramosa Karst and Davis Creek
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing Distance: 8 km
Description We’ll do a loop hike including Upper Davis Creek and the Eromosa Karst where the creek originates. Park in the lot of the Valley Community Centre on Stonechurch Rd. in Upper Stoney Creek. When you enter the lot off Stonechurch, turn left down the first row of cars till you see my bright blue Honda. Running shoes or hiking boots would be acceptable. Bring water. Optional pub stop will follow. Leader: Richard Reble at reblerichard@gmail.com
Hosting Club: Iroquoia Category: Special Event Location (Google Maps): Guelph to Goderich (G2G) Approx 127km of rail trail. First day meet location as specified. Shuttle to start & hike back. Remaining locations to be provided on registration. Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Fast – 5+ km/hr Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing Distance: Approximately 25-30km per day
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Hike Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Allenburg Bridge Hwy 20 Parking lot on the west side of the bridge (Map 3) Hike Leader(s): Gary & Donna Sands Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Easy Distance: 8 km
Hosting Club: Iroquoia Category: Hikers R Us Location: Dundas
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 14 km
Description Meet at Sanctuary Park for 9:00am start. Take Old Ancaster to Pleasant Ave.Turn right on Sanctuary and go to parking lot.We will do a there and back hike to Woodley Lane along Spring Creek, BT and other trails and have lunch along the way. Bring water, lunch and bug spray. Please contact leader ruthmerz1@outlook.com. Cell on day of hike 905 928 5491
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Horton’s on First St. in Collingwood. Hike Leader(s): David Little Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 8.5 km
We will carpool to the Wodehouse Karst parking lot on the 7th line south of side road 4a in the Beaver Valley. We follow the Wodehouse Karst Side Trail to the main trail at km 79.7 and continue south through the Beaver Valley Ski resort. We end the hike at the parking lot at km 72.8 on the 12th Con. east of Vandeleur.
Hosting Club: Iroquoia Category: Good Companions Location (Google Maps): Meet at former RBG North Shore Parking lot on York Road in Dundas. Park alongside of York Road or park at the Dog Park near Valley Rd. and walk down to the former parking lot where the group is meeting.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing Distance: 7 km
Description Easy hike, a few hills. We’ll take a break at the nature center (which has a restroom). Bring snack, drink.
Location (Google Maps): Corner of Mohawk and Upper Paradise in the Westcliffe Mall parking lot (near Food Basics)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Description Climb the steps and walk the streets and trails of West Hamilton. We will hike sections of the Bruce Trail as well as the trails of Iroquoia Heights. There will be weekly walks all summer. Now we are all getting older we are not hiking as fast as we used to. Hike is cancelled if there is heavy rain. Leader: Paul Lewis (905) 331-8600 or email: outdooractive@hotmail.com
Hosting Club: Iroquoia Category: Special Event Location (Google Maps): Guelph to Goderich (G2G) Approx 127km of rail trail. First day meet location as specified. Shuttle to start & hike back. Remaining locations to be provided on registration. Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Fast – 5+ km/hr Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing Distance: Approximately 25-30km per day
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Hike Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Allenburg Bridge Hwy 20 Parking lot on the west side of the bridge (Map 3) Hike Leader(s): Gary & Donna Sands Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Easy Distance: 8 km
Hosting Club: Iroquoia Category: Hikers R Us Location: Dundas
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 14 km
Description Meet at Sanctuary Park for 9:00am start. Take Old Ancaster to Pleasant Ave.Turn right on Sanctuary and go to parking lot.We will do a there and back hike to Woodley Lane along Spring Creek, BT and other trails and have lunch along the way. Bring water, lunch and bug spray. Please contact leader ruthmerz1@outlook.com. Cell on day of hike 905 928 5491
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Horton’s on First St. in Collingwood. Hike Leader(s): David Little Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 8.5 km
We will carpool to the Wodehouse Karst parking lot on the 7th line south of side road 4a in the Beaver Valley. We follow the Wodehouse Karst Side Trail to the main trail at km 79.7 and continue south through the Beaver Valley Ski resort. We end the hike at the parking lot at km 72.8 on the 12th Con. east of Vandeleur.
Hosting Club: Iroquoia Category: Good Companions Location (Google Maps): Meet at former RBG North Shore Parking lot on York Road in Dundas. Park alongside of York Road or park at the Dog Park near Valley Rd. and walk down to the former parking lot where the group is meeting.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing Distance: 7 km
Description Easy hike, a few hills. We’ll take a break at the nature center (which has a restroom). Bring snack, drink.
Location (Google Maps): Corner of Mohawk and Upper Paradise in the Westcliffe Mall parking lot (near Food Basics)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Description Climb the steps and walk the streets and trails of West Hamilton. We will hike sections of the Bruce Trail as well as the trails of Iroquoia Heights. There will be weekly walks all summer. Now we are all getting older we are not hiking as fast as we used to. Hike is cancelled if there is heavy rain. Leader: Paul Lewis (905) 331-8600 or email: outdooractive@hotmail.com
