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September 15 - September 21
  • 15
    September 15, 2019

    Rockside

    10:00 AM-12:00 PM
    09/15/2019

    Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
    Category: Introductory
    Location (Google Maps): Km 47.8 Trail Guide, Edition 29, Map 14
    Parking on Boston Mills Road, west of Mississauga Road. Boston Mills Road runs west of Highway 10, north of Brampton.
    Hike Leader(s): Louise Carberry Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
    Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing
    Distance: 6 km

    Description

    This is a loop hike through a hardwood forest using the main trail and Rockside Side Trail which is located on Heritage Road. There is evidence of quarrying in this area. We will stop at the Spirit Tree for some local cider and lunch after the hike.

    Sydenham Club's AGM

    1:30 PM
    09/15/2019

    Hosting Club: Sydenham
    Category: Hike & Potluck
    Location: Walter’s Falls Community Centre
    Hike Leader(s): Peter Harris Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
    Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing

    Description

    Two hikes will be offered beginning at 1:45 p.m. Please arrive at 1:30 to sign waivers and to organize car pools. After the hike our club’s annual general meeting will take place followed by a pot-luck supper. More details will be posted in our Fall newsletter.

    Malcolmson Park

    2:00 PM-3:30 PM
    09/15/2019

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

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

    Hike Leader(s): Gary & Donna Sands Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 8 km

    Description

  • 16
    September 16, 2019

    Decew to Morningstar Mills Loop - Night Hike

    9:00 PM-11:00 PM
    09/16/2019

    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Night
    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

    Come and experience night hiking.

    Note: Bring flashlight/headlamp, hiking poles and bug spray.

  • 17
    September 17, 2019

    Mono Cliffs - Lookout/McCarston Lake Loop

    9:30 AM-12:30 PM
    09/17/2019

    Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
    Category: Tuesday Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land, Map 19. Meet at south end of 1st Line EHS, 1.7 km south of 25 Sideroad, Mono (Km 7.9) at 9:30 am.
    Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage, Bob Slack, Inge Eckerich Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Leisurely
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 6.6 km

    Description

    We will hike a loop including Main Trail, McCarston’s Lake, Walter Tovell and Lookout Side Trails.

    Blue Mountains South

    9:30 AM-2:30 PM
    09/17/2019
    Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.
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    Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
    Category: Tuesday Hikers
    Location (Google Maps): 9:30 a.m. Roadside parking at the cemetery just east of Lavender, Map 21 km 56. Take Hwy 10 to Primrose, then left 4 km to Road 124. Turn right and follow 15 km to Road 21 (25 SR). Turn right towards Honeywood and in 4 km turn left at Centre Rd. Follow 3 km to the village of Lavender. Turn right on Townline Rd. for 500 meters to parking on the left.
    Hike Leader(s): Peter Leeney, cell phone 905-301-4091 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
    Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
    Distance: 13 km shuttle

    Description

    We will hike the southern 13 km of the Blue Mountains Section.

    Valley Crossover

    10:00 AM
    09/17/2019

    Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

    Location (Google Maps): Meet at 10 a.m. at Ed’s house (194700 Grey Rd 13 km 50.0) Map 26
    Hike Leader(s): Ed Stedman Click here to contact leader to register; registered hikers will be contacted about cancellations.
    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate, Strenuous, Some steep sections
    Length of Hike: 12.6 km

    Description

    This is a loop hike including 2 crossover side trails and stretches of main trail on both sides of the valley. Bring lunch.

    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.

  • 18
    September 18, 2019

    Three days of hiking the Bruce Peninsula

    12:00 AM
    09/18/2019

    Hosting Club: Blue Mountains

    Location: Join us on this fundraiser for the BMBTC, where we will enjoy three days of hiking on the Bruce Peninsula.
    Hike Leader(s): Kathy Hayman Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Join us on this fundraiser for the BMBTC, where we will enjoy
    three days of hiking on the Bruce Peninsula. Volunteer hike leaders will offer a choice of hikes on the Bruce Trail each day: advanced, intermediate and less difficult.
    Terrain includes challenging ascents and descents, roots, rocks, boulder beaches and beautiful scenery. You must be an experienced hiker in good
    condition with proper hiking footwear. Hiking poles are recommended.
    Two nights accommodation as well as six meals have been arranged in Tobermory from Wednesday, September 19 to September 21, 2019.

    Contact Kathy Hayman at kathleen.hayman@yahoo.com to register.

    Please include your Bruce Trail Conservancy member number when registering. It is helpful to include the level of hiking
    you prefer (advanced, intermediate, less difficult) when registering.
    Registration will begin June 8th and is limited to 50 hikers.
    For information about hikes, contact Myra Campbell at myra_bert@icloud.com.

    Port Weller East

    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    09/18/2019

    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Meet at the end of Broadway Ave.,St Catharines
    Hike Leader(s): Gary & Donna Sands Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 8 km

    Description

    Hike along the spit trail.

    Loree Forest Loop

    9:00 AM
    09/18/2019

    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): Susan McDougall Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
    Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
    Distance: 6 km

    Description

    We will carpool to the Loree Forest entrance pathway on the
    21st Sideroad in the Beaver Valley section. We will walk north to
    join the main trail, then continue to do a loop hike, with great
    views, returning by the entrance pathway to the start point.
    Bring water and snacks.

    Old Baldy

    9:30 AM
    09/18/2019

    Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

    Location (Google Maps): Meet at km 46.5 (4th Line A & Artemesia-EuphrasiaTownline) Map 26
    Hike Leader(s): Stella Presthus Click here to contact leader to register; registered hikers will be contacted about cancellations.
    Pace: Leisurely, Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Length of Hike: 2.5 hour, 7 km

    Description

    This is a loop hike using the Mac Kirk Side Trail plus main trail.  Ridgetop views of Kimberley Valley from Old Baldy lookout. Bring water, snacks.

    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.

    Good Companions/Rattlesnake Point Loop

    10:00 AM-12:30 PM
    09/18/2019

    Hosting Club: Iroquoia
    Category: Good Companions
    Location (Google Maps): Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area
    Hike Leader(s): Anne Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
    Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
    Distance: Approximately 8 km.

    Description

    Come and enjoy this beautiful conservation area with its perfect views and spectacular cliffs. This is escarpment at its best. We will hike north, go down into the canyon, hike south and then ascend out of the canyon back to Rattlesnake. There is one long, steepish hill to go down and a long, but gentle hill to go back up. Bring a lunch/snack and water. Conservation pass or parking fee in effect. Rattlesnake is on the west side of Appleby Line, north of Derry Rd. at the top of the windy road. Map 11. Leader: Anne Armstrong/Phill Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com

    An evening walk in Owen Sound

    7:00 PM
    09/18/2019

    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)

    Description

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

  • 19
    September 19, 2019

    Three days of hiking the Bruce Peninsula

    12:00 AM
    09/19/2019

    Hosting Club: Blue Mountains

    Location: Join us on this fundraiser for the BMBTC, where we will enjoy three days of hiking on the Bruce Peninsula.
    Hike Leader(s): Kathy Hayman Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Join us on this fundraiser for the BMBTC, where we will enjoy
    three days of hiking on the Bruce Peninsula. Volunteer hike leaders will offer a choice of hikes on the Bruce Trail each day: advanced, intermediate and less difficult.
    Terrain includes challenging ascents and descents, roots, rocks, boulder beaches and beautiful scenery. You must be an experienced hiker in good
    condition with proper hiking footwear. Hiking poles are recommended.
    Two nights accommodation as well as six meals have been arranged in Tobermory from Wednesday, September 19 to September 21, 2019.

    Contact Kathy Hayman at kathleen.hayman@yahoo.com to register.

    Please include your Bruce Trail Conservancy member number when registering. It is helpful to include the level of hiking
    you prefer (advanced, intermediate, less difficult) when registering.
    Registration will begin June 8th and is limited to 50 hikers.
    For information about hikes, contact Myra Campbell at myra_bert@icloud.com.

    Jerseyville -Spring Valley

    10:00 AM-1:15 PM
    09/19/2019

    Hosting Club: Iroquoia
    Category: Thursday Group
    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: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
    Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing

    Description

    Several loops through Spring Valley in the Dundas Consevation area. Please bring water and a snack.

  • 20
    September 20, 2019

    Three days of hiking the Bruce Peninsula

    12:00 AM
    09/20/2019

    Hosting Club: Blue Mountains

    Location: Join us on this fundraiser for the BMBTC, where we will enjoy three days of hiking on the Bruce Peninsula.
    Hike Leader(s): Kathy Hayman Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Join us on this fundraiser for the BMBTC, where we will enjoy
    three days of hiking on the Bruce Peninsula. Volunteer hike leaders will offer a choice of hikes on the Bruce Trail each day: advanced, intermediate and less difficult.
    Terrain includes challenging ascents and descents, roots, rocks, boulder beaches and beautiful scenery. You must be an experienced hiker in good
    condition with proper hiking footwear. Hiking poles are recommended.
    Two nights accommodation as well as six meals have been arranged in Tobermory from Wednesday, September 19 to September 21, 2019.

    Contact Kathy Hayman at kathleen.hayman@yahoo.com to register.

    Please include your Bruce Trail Conservancy member number when registering. It is helpful to include the level of hiking
    you prefer (advanced, intermediate, less difficult) when registering.
    Registration will begin June 8th and is limited to 50 hikers.
    For information about hikes, contact Myra Campbell at myra_bert@icloud.com.

  • 21
    September 21, 2019

    Beaver Valley End to End Series, Hike 5 of 7

    9:00 AM-2:00 PM
    09/21/2019

    Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
    Category: General Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Beaver Valley Section, Maps 25 and 26. Meet at Duncan Crevice Caves Nature Reserve parking lot (Km 33.3) on 9th Sideroad just east of Blue Mountain-Euphrasia Townline. From Hwy 10/89 just east of Shelburne, take County Rd 124 north to Grey County Rd 4. Turn left/west and at Maxwell, turn right/north onto Grey County Rd 2. Turn left/west onto Grey County Rd 19 to 10th Line where the road jogs sharply to the right, then continues on left/west as 9th Sideroad. Parking is on the south side, just before you reach Duncan.
    Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage, Tristan Goguen, Pat Foley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 13.1 km

    Description

    We will car pool back to Artemesia-Euphrasia Townline and 4th Line A (Km 46.4). We will hike north and east along the escarpment through old growth forest with fall colours at their peak. Highlights are Old Baldy with photo opportunities and views of the west side of the valley. We finish the day along a quiet country road. Bring snacks, lunch and water.

    Queenston Loop

    9:00 AM-11:00 AM
    09/21/2019

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

    Meet at Queenston Hgts Pkg Lot, near cairn. (Map 1, km 0)

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

    Description

    Jordan Loop

    9:00 AM-12:00 PM
    09/21/2019

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

    Meet in the parking lot near Bailey Bridge, just west of 21st street. (Map 4).

    Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate

    Description

    Bike and Hike

    9:00 AM
    09/21/2019

    Hosting Club: Sydenham
    Category: Hike & Bike
    Location (Google Maps): Meet at 98.3 on Map 32 which is at the corner of Derby Concession 3 and Grey Rd 5 on the south-west side of Owen Sound.
    Hike Leader(s): Dave Sykes Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
    Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h, Brisk: 4 to 5 km/h
    Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
    Distance: Cycle 12 km and hike 15.4 km.

    Description

    From the meet location we will cycle for 12 km to 82.9 on Map 32 which is the east end of Sideroad 15 on the east side of Owen Sound. We will then hike for 15.4 km back along the main trail to the meet location. For more information contact Paul Dixon at 519-372-7691 or Dave Sykes at dgsykes28@gmail.com.  Bring your bike, bike lock, water and snacks.

    Blue Mountains Work Party

    9:30 AM
    09/21/2019

    Hosting Club: Blue Mountains

    Location:
    Hike Leader(s): Linda Finley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    While no specific jobs had been identified at the time the hike
    schedule was prepared, experience has shown that there is always lots to do. Come on out and give us a hand.

    If you plan on taking part, contact Linda Finley – (519) 538 2247  or lindamfinley@gmail.com

    Kemble Rock & Wetlands

    10:00 AM
    09/21/2019

    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): Carol Mullin 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.

    Description

    Come and enjoy one of our newer loop hikes, approx 2.5 hrs. Map 34, 134.2, above and below the escarpment and including the trail in Kemble Wetlands. Our start will be at the corner of Taylor Sideroad and Coles Sideroad.

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