Hike Schedule

Gentle/Beginner Hike

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Halton Agreement Forest
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: 7 to 8 km.

Description

A lovely hike in a lovely forested area, this is suitable for those who want a shorter hike over easier terrain, although we may encounter some rocky areas. Icers may be necessary. Bring a snack and water. Meet in the small parking area on your right. There is also parking along the road. Directions: take Guelph Line north to Sideroad 10, above Highway 401. Turn right and go east until the road bends to the left. The parking lot is just ahead on your right.
Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 337 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com

Beaver Springs south access

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): 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): Danuta Valleau Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: 3.6 km

Description

This trail takes us over a small stream, around a farmers field and into a wooded area, crossing an old beaver dam before rejoining the trail in. Walk or snowshoe.  Parking is on Irish Block Rd, 0.4 km north of Hwy 26.  Map 31, km 65.0.

Decew Loop

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

Meet at DeCew House, DeCew Rd, Thorold (Map 3, km 29.8)

Hike Leader(s): Debbie Demizio Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8 km

Description

Iroquoia Winter E2E – 3 of 6 (21.4km)

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Happy Wanderers
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Rock Chapel Nature Sanctuary, km 62.2 Enter from Rock Chapel Rd, 1.5 km south of Hwy 5, 1.8 km west of Hwy 6. Free parking for RBG member, otherwise day-use fee applies (30 cars) N 43.290604, W 79.937090
Shuttle to km 40.8 on Scenic Dr, west of Chateau Crt, parking is under the hydro towers (8 cars) N 43.245533, W 79.930693
Hike Leader(s): Steven White Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 21.4km

Description

For those looking to enjoy some winter hiking or to complete Iroquoia E2E and achieve their Winter badge, I have planned 6 Monday hikes. Please register ahead of the hike, so I can do car shuttle planning and to contact hikers if inclement weather requires us to re-schedule the hike. Email stevenwhite901@gmail.com or text 289-242-9415
Bring water, snack, lunch, hiking boots, icers. Sorry no dogs.

Iroquois Winter End to End 2019, 2020 #4

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Gatehouse Museum parking lot south of km 50.8 Enter from Sulphur Springs Rd, just east of its junction with Mineral Springs Rd N 43.236833⁰ W 79.998578⁰. Carpool to Tunnel at Hwy 6 (km 66.)
Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 15km

Description

Bring Icers and Poles. Tunnel at Hwy 6 to Gatehouse Museum (Dundas Conservation Area)

Boyne Valley-Oliver Creek

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at SuperBurger (intersection of Hwy 10 and Hwy 89) in Primrose.
Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage; Inge Eckerich; Bob Slack Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 6.0 km

Description

We will hike a loop consisting of the Main Trail to Moss Haven Side Trail, returning by way of the Oliver Creek Side Trails. Bring icers and/or snowshoes.

Hilton Falls

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Hilton Falls Conservation Area parking lot
Hike Leader(s): Tessa Shelvey Cell # 416-320-8555 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 10 km loop

Description

Nice winter hike. Trail is a flat gravel path. Icers may be needed. Admission fee applies. Lunch after at Trail Café.

Mountsberg Conservation area

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Hikers R Us
Location (Google Maps): Mountsberg Conservation area, 2259 Milborough line, Campbellville
Hike Leader(s): Charlotte Stewart Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 12 km

Description

We will hike the snowy trails of Mountsberg CA and enjoy the raptors sanctuary. CA fees apply. Please contact Charlotte Stewart stewchar01@gmail.com if you plan to join us. Bring water, snack/lunch, hiking boots. Icers may be needed. No dogs please.

Snowshoe hike on Eleventh Line loops

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): David Little Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 2 hours km

Description

We will carpool to a suitable start point for a hike through the many loop trails off the Eleventh Line, just west of Collingwood. The trails are mostly in the trees and well sheltered. The hike will be about two hours. Bring water and a snack.

Port Dalhousie Lighthouse

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

Meet at the lighthouse on Lighthouse Rd, off Lakeshore Rd in St. Catharines.

Hike Leader(s): Gary & Donna Sands Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6 km

Description

Good Companions - Burlington Byways

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the parking lot directly behind the Burlington Public Library on New Street.
Hike Leader(s): Janina Vanderpost Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 8 km

Description

This is a there and back walk.  From the Burlington Public Library on New Street we will walk along the walking/biking paths to Spencer Smith Park and then along Lake Ontario towards the canal.  How far we go before turning around will depend on temperature and weather conditions.  Bring water, snack and icers.

Bert Lowe Side Trail -Niagara Blue Side Trail Series

Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at DeCew House Heritage Park
Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 24.8km – a mix of trail and asphalt

Description

The Bert Lowe Side Trail is the second longest side trail in Niagara. We will complete it twice – in/out for a total of about 25km. Please register for this hike in case it has to be cancelled/postponed due to weather conditions. There is a limit at the DeCew House parking lot of 20 cars. Please carpool if possible.

Bognor Marsh

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Snowshoe Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking area at km 29.7 at County Road 18 and 4th Concession South.
Hike Leader(s): Bob Knapp Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing

Description

We will explore the Bognor Marsh area on foot or on snowshoes, depending upon the conditions.  Approximately 2.5 hours.  Map 30.  Please RSVP to 519-371-1255 or rmknapp@yahoo.com.

Iroquois Woods

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Oakville Town Hall
Hike Leader(s): Norman Young Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 12km

Description

Dress appropriate for the weather.  Bring water, snack and icers

Snowshoeing with Stella - Old Baldy

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 Hike Leader(s)
Pace: 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.  Please bring snowshoes, poles and icers – we may or may not be snowshoeing and there may be icy sections.  Please read the participant guidelines below.

Participant Guidelines

1. All kms mentioned are according to maps in Edition 29 of The Bruce Trail Reference.
2. Please arrive 15 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. Bring sufficient water and snacks (or lunch if indicated).
6. For spring and summer hikes bring sunscreen and insect repellent.
7. Please leave dogs at home.
8. Pace: Leisurely = 3km/hr or less, Medium = 3-4 km/hr, Brisk = 4-5 km/hr, Fast = 5+km/hr

Niagara Winter End to End #4 Quarry Road to Rockway Community

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Rockway Community Center parking lot on 2021 Pelham Road, Lincoln. (Map 3, near km 45.1) Carpool.
Hike Leader(s): Jacques Boilard Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 20.2km

Description

We will be car pooling, Bring Icers and poles. No dogs. To earn your Niagara Winter End to End badge, it must be completed between December 21, 2019  to  March 19, 2020. Bring $5 for badge if you have completed all 5 hikes.

Snowshoe Pretty River Park from the base

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): Hart Fischer Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 10 km

Description

We will carpool to the Snowmobiler’s Parking Lot on Westchurch Sideroad to begin a partial loop hike of the Pretty River Valley Main Trail, Pretty River Side Trail and the John Haig Side Trail. While there are some steep ascents and descents the views are great and worth the effort. Snowshoes and poles are suggested to make the hike a bit easier. Bring lunch and beverages.

Dufferin Hi-Land Winter Badge, Hike #2 of 4 **Hike is a Go. See Note Below**

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land, Map 20. Meet at roadside parking on 2nd Line EHS about 300 metres north of 8 Sideroad . From Hwy 89 east of Hwy 10, turn north on 1st Line EHS and go north for 4.5 km to 8 Sideroad. Turn right and park just past the curve where the main trail turns east off the road.
Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage; Helen Bailey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 6.2 or 7.8 km

Description

Snowshoe to the Notawasaga Lookout

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: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 1.5 hours km

Description

We will carpool to the parking lot at km 41.0 at Nottawasaga Lookout. We will take the trail into the forest for 45 minutes and return via the Singhampton Side Trail. Upon returning to Collingwood we will lunch together at a local restaurant. Bring a drink and a snack

Wetland Ridge Loop

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Meet-Niagara College (Glendale Campus), Taylor Road near greenhouse, NOTL. (Map 2)
Hike Leader(s): Dan Wilson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8 km

Description