Hike Schedule
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- 11August 11, 2019
Gentle Hike - Oakville
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/gentle-hike-oakville/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Location (Google Maps): Oakville
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 6 kmDescription
Come Explore the beautiful Sixteen Mile Creek Valley in Oakville. This valley is a jewel in the middle of a busy urban area. The Sixteen Mile Creek winds its way through steep cliffs and woods. We will walk along the upper trails and then down onto the lower trails beside the creek. Some long and gentle hills. Bring a snack, water, insect repellent and sunscreen. Meet in the parking lot, beside the baseball diamonds, on the southeast corner of Neyagawa and River Glen Blvd. (north of Upper Middle Rd. and south of Highway 5). for a 10:00 am. start.
Leader: Anne Armstrong hikingrandma@gmail.com 905-337-3937Clearview Loop
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/clearview-loop/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): Dennis Stier Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: 2.8 kmDuring this hike we will explore an old dam, a small stream carved valley and we will also visit the Polish Tree. Approximately 2 hours. Map 31.
For more information phone 519-387-8042.
Citizen Science Hike - Moved to Aug 18th
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/citizen-science-hike-moved-to-aug-18th/Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps):Description
- 12August 12, 2019
Radial Trail , Hamilton
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/radial-trail-hamilton-15/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot of the Chedoke Golf Club in Hamilton.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10 kmDescription
Hamilton Radial Trail +/- 10km loop.
Hike Leader : Daljeet Juneja email : ds.juneja@gmail.com
Phone : 905 -870- 3088.Rotary Park
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/rotary-park-3/Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Rotary Park, Pelham Road, St.Catharines.
Hike Leader(s): Sheila Massey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 9 kmDescription
Stoney Creek Pizza Evening Walk
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/stoney-creek-pizza-evening-walk/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Location: Parking lot in Battlefield Park
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6 kmDescription
We will hike various trails and streets in the area, including the Battlefield Park Side Trail and the Bruce Trail. Optional Apres Hike stop for Pizza (Has outdoor patio!)Directions: Take Centennial Parkway to King Street (Last traffic light before climbing the escarpment). Go East on King Street. Turn immediately right into the driveway for Battlefield Park (Sign at bottom of driveway on King Street). Meet in Parking Lot.
Leader: Paul Lewis 905-331-8600, or email: outdooractive@hotmail.com
- 13August 13, 2019
Smokey Hollow to Royal Botanical Gardens, Map 9
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/smokey-hollow-to-royal-botanical-gardens-map-9/Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Royal Botanical Gardens main parking lot
Hike Leader(s): Barbara Euler Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10 km shuttle hikeDescription
We’ll follow Grindstone Creek from the falls at Smokey Hollow through Hendrie Valley arriving at the Garden Café in the RBG Centre where we have a reservation for lunch. Please contact hike leader if you are planning to stay for lunch.Tuesday Evening Not-the-Bruce Trail Hike
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/tuesday-evening-not-the-bruce-trail-hike-13/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Location (Google Maps): Middle Dundas Valley
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8 kmDescription
This maze of Middle Dundas Valley trails will start from the parking lot of the Lion’s Club Outdoor Pool on Jerseyville Rd. in Ancaster. Get there by taking Wilson St. in Ancaster to Fiddler’s Green. Turn right on Fiddler’s and go to the stop sign at Jerseyville Rd. Turn left on Jerseyville and go 1 km to the entrance to the Outdoor Pool on your right. Wear boots and bring water. We’ll do pub stop after.
Leader: Richard Reble at reblerichard@gmail.com - 14August 14, 2019
Beautiful Joe Park - Loop Hike - Meaford
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/beautiful-joe-park-loop-hike-meaford/Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Horton’s on First St. in Collingwood.
Hike Leader(s): Dick Edwards Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 12 kmDescription
We will carpool to Beautiful Joe Park in Meaford to hike the
pretty Trout Hollow Trail. It follows the east bank of the Bighead
River upstream for 5 km to a Sideroad & then we return along
the west bank. You will walk through woodlands; past historical
sites including Trout Hollow where John Muir laid low during the
U.S. Civil War, & view wildlife along the river. It should be a 4 to
5 hr. walk incl. a lunch break. Bring water and a lunch.Merritt Trail Loop
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/merritt-trail-loop/Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet-12 Mile Creek parking lot on Glendale Ave near Pelham Road St. Catharines.
Hike Leader(s): Carol Anne Diguer & Sid Savage Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 9 kmDescription
Good Companions - Spencer's Adventure
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/good-companions-spencers-adventure/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location: Greensville, Map 8, 43.2752122/-79.9886741Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 8 kmDescription
We will hike from Greensville along Spencer Creek to Christie Lake and return via a similar route. Meet at Park Avenue, Greensville – beside the playground. Park Ave is south of Hwy 8 just 50 metres west of Bullocks Corners. Take Hwy 8 north from Dundas or take Brock Rd south from Hwy 5.Hike Leader: Stella Parr. scparr@yahoo.ca 905-628-6436
Trails at or next to the KOA
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/trails-at-or-next-to-the-koa/Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Dog Walk
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): Bettilyn Berglund Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing.Description
Enjoy a leisurely dog friendly walk in this lovely conservation area. Dogs (and their owners of course) as well as non-dog owners are welcome. Approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. Map 30. For more information phone 519-270-1429.Walk for Health and Fun - West Hamilton
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/walk-for-health-and-fun-west-hamilton-16/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
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 footingDescription
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 - 15August 15, 2019
Chuck Grant Loop
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/chuck-grant-loop/Hosting Club: Beaver Valley
Location (Google Maps): Map 25 Meet at the Metcalfe Rock parking lot on the east side of 10th Line just south of km 27.9
Hike Leader(s): Mike Arkless Click here to contact leader to register; registered hikers will be contacted about cancellations.
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Length of Hike: 10 kmDescription
This is a loop hike of the main trail and the Chuck Grant Side Trail. Bring snacks and sufficient water.Crawford Lake/Rattlesnake Point Loop
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/crawford-lake-rattlesnake-point-loop/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Crawford Lake Conservation AreaPace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10 kmDescription
This loop will take in Crawford Lake, the beautiful Nassagaweya Canyon and parts of Rattlesnake Point. The connection between the two areas makes an interesting and picturesque hike. Bring a snack or lunch, water, insect repellent and sunscreen. Meet in the lower parking lot of Crawford Lake Conservation Area, located on the east side of Guelph Line, north of Derry Rd. Parking fee in effect or Conservation Area pass. Map 11.
Leaders: Phill and Anne Armstrong hikingrandma@gmail.com 905-617-3937 - 16August 16, 2019
Burlington Waterfront Evening Hike
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/burlington-waterfront-evening-hike-16/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Location: Meet in the Lakeshore Road parking lot just east of the Waterfront Centre and restaurant
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footingDescription
This will be a brisk walk along Lake Ontario, to the canal and back. Hike will be cancelled in poor weather.Hike Leader: Lorne Carruthers. For information call Lorne at 905- 315-8762 or email: l.carruthers@hotmail.com
- 17August 17, 2019
Ganaraska Trail End to End - Cancelled
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/ganaraska-trail-end-to-end-9/Hosting Club: Niagara
Location: Ganaraska Trail
Hike Leader(s): Vanessa Miranda Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 20-25km/dayPace ~ 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
Firemens Park Loop
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/firemens-park-loop/Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: HikeLocation (Google Maps): Meet at upper parking lot, corner of Dorchester & Mountain Road, Niagara Falls
Hike Leader(s): Dave Wilson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)Pace: Medium
Terrain: ModerateDistance: 12 km
Grimsby Loop
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/grimsby-loop/Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Lion’s Club Pool, Elm St., Grimsby.
Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: ModerateDescription
Duncan and Chuck Grant Loop Hike - Beaver Valley
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/duncan-and-chuck-grant-loop-hike-beaver-valley/Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Horton’s on First St. in Collingwood.
Hike Leader(s): Carl Wintermeyer Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10.8 kmDescription
We will carpool to Duncan parking lot at km 33.9 in the Beaver
Valley section. This is a loop hike and we will get fine views from
Pinnacle Rock and Metcalf Rock. We will walk first along the
main trail and then along the Chuck Grant Side trail, eventually
returning to the parking lot via the main trail. Bring water and a
lunch.Sydenham Silent Valley to Woodford Hike/Potluck
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/sydenham-silent-valley-to-woodford/Hosting Club: Beaver Valley
Location (Google Maps): Map 30 Meet at km 41.7 Woodford Community Hall
Hike Leader(s): Glenda Collings Click here to contact leader to register; registered hikers will be contacted about cancellations.
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Strenuous
Length of Hike: 10 kmDescription
Our hike will explore a number of side trails with historical and geological interest. Bring snacks and water. The hike will be followed by an optional potluck at the home of Jill & David (Smith) Brodie, 545413 Sideroad 4A Markdale. Bring your meat/veggie item to be BBQ’d and a salad or dessert. Also bring your own dishes, cutlery and beverage. If you are attending the potluck only, arrival time is 4:30 p.m. Register with the hike leader as well as the potluck hosts, Jill & David (toadhallbb@icloud.com or 519 270 0076)