Hike Schedule

Biennial Beaver Valley End to End Registration is full, thanks to all participants.

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley
Category:
Location:

Merritt Island

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Meet Merritt Island parking lot, west end of Cross St. Welland.

Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 9 km

Description

Short Hills - Wiley Road Entrance

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Meet at Short Hills Wiley Road entrance, Parking Lot C

Hike Leader(s): Sheila Massey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 9 km

Description

Pine River Loop

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land, Map 20. Meet at SuperBurger, intersection of Hwy 10 and 89 in Primrose at 9:30 am or at roadside parking on Centre Rd in Kilgorie (km 34.9) at 9:45 am.
Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage, Inge Eckerich, Bob Slack Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 7.3 km

Description

We will hike the Main Trail to Km 39.8, returning by way of Prince of Wales Rd and the Kilgorie Side Trail.

Waterdown

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): City View Park, southern parking lot, near City View Park Side Trail, km 77.
Hike Leader(s): Ralph Shapiro Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 11 km

Description

Park at City View Park in Waterdown, shuttle to parking lot at Old Guelph Side Trail near Clappison’s Corners and hike back to cars. Refreshment stop after.

Eugenia Falls to Hoggs Falls

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Hogg’s Falls parking area, km 63.2. Map 26
Hike Leader(s): Glenda Collings Click here to contact leader to register; registered hikers will be contacted about cancellations.
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Some steep sections
Length of Hike: 7 km

Description

This hike will begin at Eugenia Falls and end at Hogg’s Falls, two of our Beaver Valley gems.  As we hike along there are great views up and down Beaver Valley.  We pass a beautiful old hemlock tree on the way.

Participant Guidelines

1. All kms. mentioned are according to maps in Edition 29 of The Bruce Trail Reference.
2. Please arrive 10 minutes before start of hike.
3. Participants are expected to wear appropriate attire for the weather and the terrain. In summer, sturdy footwear is necessary. In winter, snowshoes or icers/crampons are needed when conditions dictate. It is a good idea to bring these items if there is snow on the ground and the hike leader will advise you as to the best footwear for the day. Hiking poles are a good idea in any season, especially if the terrain is rocky or slippery. Wearing appropriate clothing and footwear prevents injuries and shows consideration for a safe and positive group hiking experience.
4. Always carry I.D. and your health card.
5. For spring and summer hikes bring sunscreen, insect repellent and water.
6. Please leave dogs at home.

Tuesday Night Not-the-Bruce Trail Hike

Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location: Escarpment above Beamsville
Hike Leader(s): Richard Reble Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing

Description

This loop hike takes us along a wooded piece of the escarpment and through an old limestone quarry (pre-dynamite days) on a piece of the Bruce Trail.

We’ll meet at the Bruce Trail crossing on Quarry Rd. above Beamsville. To get there, take the QEW east to Ontario St. in Beamsville. Exit onto Ontario St. and take Ontario to King St. in downtown Beamsville. Turn left on King St. and go 2 km to Quarry Rd. on your right. Turn right on Quarry Rd. and drive to the top of the escarpment where you’ll find a wide shoulder bordering a chain link fence on your right. Park in the ample space beside the fence.

Wear hiking boots and bring water. For something a little stronger than water, we’ll go for a pub stop in Beamsville after the hike.

Leader: Richard Reble at reblerichard@gmail.com

Malcolmson Park

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Meet in Malcolmson Park at end of Niagara St & Lakeshore Rd, St.Catharines.

Hike Leader(s): Dave Wilson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 9 km

Description

Fairmount Side Trail - 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): Ann DeBrouwer Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10.2 km

Description

We will carpool to km 94.3 on Sideroad 22C on the west side of
the Beaver Valley. We will traverse the Fairmont Side Trail, sections of the Bruce Trail and the Siegerman Side Trail to return to
the start point. This is a very scenic hike with hilly areas and
some steeper ascents. Bring water and a lunch.

Jerseyville -Spring Valley

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location: Directions: From Hamilton take 403 to West. Exit at Wilson St in Ancaster. Turn right on Wilson St. At the traffic take the exit right onto Meadowbrook St (3rd exit). Take Meadowbrook to Jerseyville Side Rd. and turn right. Just pass the high school the Little League Park is on the right at the bottom of the hill.
Hike Leader(s): Lorraine Sherred Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8km

Description

Several loops in the Spring Valley section of the Dundas Valley Conservation area.

Please email for more info if needed. Lorraine Sherred 13hiking13@gmail.com

An evening walk in Owen Sound

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: An evening walk.
Location (Google Maps): 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
Distance: Varies km

Description

This series of evening walks will explore various routes within the city of Owen Sound. The walk will last for approximately 2 hours.

Walk for Health and Fun – West Hamilton

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Corner of Mohawk and Upper Paradise in the Westcliffe Mall parking lot (near Food Basics)
Hike Leader(s): Paul Lewis Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
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.

Jordan

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at parking lot, 2980 King St., Jordan Station across from Boo’s Restaurant
Hike Leader(s): Vince Zvonar Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 9 km

Description

NOTL Loop - Urban Hike

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
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

Description

Fairmount/Webwood Falls/Seigerman Loop

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet on the shoulder of Sideroad 22B, east of Grey Road 7, across from the entrance to the Fairmount Side Trail. Map 27
Hike Leader(s): Mike Arkless Click here to contact leader to register; registered hikers will be contacted about cancellations.
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Some steep sections
Length of Hike: 12 km

Description

This hike will take in two side trails and Webwood Falls with connections on the main trail.  Bring lunch and sufficient water.

Participant Guidelines

1. All kms. mentioned are according to maps in Edition 29 of The Bruce Trail Reference.
2. Please arrive 10 minutes before start of hike.
3. Participants are expected to wear appropriate attire for the weather and the terrain. In summer, sturdy footwear is necessary. In winter, snowshoes or icers/crampons are needed when conditions dictate. It is a good idea to bring these items if there is snow on the ground and the hike leader will advise you as to the best footwear for the day. Hiking poles are a good idea in any season, especially if the terrain is rocky or slippery. Wearing appropriate clothing and footwear prevents injuries and shows consideration for a safe and positive group hiking experience.
4. Always carry I.D. and your health card.
5. For spring and summer hikes bring sunscreen, insect repellent and water.
6. Please leave dogs at home.

Burlington Waterfront Evening Hike

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the Lakeshore Road parking lot just east of the Waterfront Centre and restaurant
Hike Leader(s): Lorne Carruthers Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing

Description

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

Conservation Trail #2- Allegany State Park

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.

Boyne River Valley - Dufferin Highlands

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): Rosemary Petrie Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8.7 km

Description

We will carpool to Hwy. 89 and Centre Rd. to start our hike at
km 15.2. We follow the main trail north through a series of steep
climbs and descents followed by a series of steps and switchbacks to the top of a long hill. We will be following the Boyne
River Valley with lots of great views to reach the parking area at
km 23.9 on the 2nd Line East, where the hike will end. Bring water and a snack. Those interested may wish to join the group in
Terra Nova for lunch on the way home.

Cave Springs

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Meet-parking lot on Quarry Rd., Beamsville (Map 4, km 65.0)

Hike Leader(s): Karen Couch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 11 km

Description

Dundas Valley Conservation Area (DVCA)

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Ridgewood Blvd Dundas (for those with a GPS put in 38 Ridgewood Blvd) at 9:45am to begin hike at 10:00am, if you are heading West on Hwy 99 (Governors Road) towards Copetown, turn left onto Ridgewood Blvd and park on the West (right) side of the road. If you come to the main entrance to the DVCA area on Hwy 99 you have gone too far and passed Ridgewood Blvd
Hike Leader(s): Terry Rose Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10-12 Kms

Description

This 10-12 km loop hike through the DVCA will take approximately 2.5 hrs to 3 hrs to complete. We will take a variety of trails. There will be a rest stop at the Trail Centre, which will be open for washrooms, water refill station and snacks. Well behaved dogs, on leash, are welcome. Please bring water and snacks. Any questions please email Terry Rose at termarintl@gmail.com or call/text 905-320-6513. Hike will be cancelled in bad weather, please check website for updates or message me