Hike Schedule

Lindenwood Snowshoe

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Snowshoe Hike
Location (Google Maps): 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): Sandra Howe Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing.
Distance: 2.3 km

Description

Enjoy a leisurely snowshoe on the Lindenwood Side Trail and main trail. Cameras are welcome. For more information call or text 519-477-1537. Map 33.

Decew to Morningstar Mill

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Leisurely
Location (Google Maps): DeCew House, DeCew Rd, Thorold (Map 3, km 29.8)
Hike Leader(s): Debbie Demizio Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5.3 km

Description

This hike follows the main trail along Moody lake to the Morningstar Mill side trail, past the DeCew Falls to Morningstar Mill.

Woodend and Wetland Ridge Loop - Youth Hike

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Youth Hike
Location (Google Maps): Entrance to Woodend Conservation Area on Taylor Rd. NOTL. (Map 2, km 15.2)
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 km

Description

Hike the trails around Woodend Conservation area and visit the Outdoor classroom, First Nations, Métis and Inuit Garden. Bring $4 to receive the Youth Hike badge.

Jordan

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Night
Location (Google Maps): 2980 King St Jordan, Opposite Boos Restaurant
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 km

Description

Night hike along the Bruce and Jim Rainforth side trail. Bring night lamp and icers

Announcement - All organized hikes across all 9 Clubs are being cancelled until April 30, 2020.

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

Description

All organized hikes across all 9 Clubs are being cancelled until April 30, 2020.

Cancelled - Mono Cliffs - McCarston's Lake/Lookout Loop

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at roadside parking at end of 2nd Line EHS, .8 km north of Mono Centre, opposite entrance to Mono Cliffs Outdoor Education Centre.
Hike Leader(s): inge Eckerich; Bob Slack Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 5.5 km

Description

We will hike a loop consisting of the Main Trail and McCarston Lake, Lookout, Clifftop and Walter Tovell Side Trails. Icers may be required.

Cancelled - Felker's Falls Loop Hike

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Felker’s Falls Loop Hike , Iroquoia Club, Hamilton
Hike Leader(s): Doris Harper Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 12 km

Description

Scenic urban waterfall hike. After viewing Felker’s Falls, we will hike the main trail, Mohawk Side Trail, Mountain Brow Side Trail, return to the main trail and hike back to the Felker’s Falls Parking lot. It’s St. Patrick’s Day! Wear green, Pub stop after the hike!

Cancelled - Explore the Nottawasaga Bluffs.

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): Sue Niblett (705) 445-4751 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6-8 km

Description

We will carpool to the parking lot at 15/16 Sideroad in
Singhampton and explore the Nottawasaga Bluffs.
This is a great place for snowshoeing/hiking,
offering several options in length, difficulty, beauty and views.
Bring a beverage and a light snack.
Following the hike will be an optional lunch at Mylar and Loreta’s – one of our favourite restaurants.

Cancelled - Pancake Hike and Lunch

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Agape Valley Bible Camp, 392 Killman Rd., Ridgeville
Hike Leader(s): Bernice Thiessen Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 km

Description

Cancelled

Cancelled - Snowshoe Hogg's Falls Loops

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet in the Hogg’s Falls parking lot at km 63.2 Map 26
Hike Leader(s): Kevin Post Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Some steep sections
Length of Hike: approx. 5 km

Description

This is a beautiful snowshoe outing taking in the Lower and Upper Hogg’s Falls Side Trails as well as part of the main trail which passes by Hogg’s Falls itself.  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

Cancelled - Cave Spring Witch hunt - Youth Hike

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Youth Hike
Location (Google Maps): Pkg 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: 6 km

Description

Discover the history of the 19th Century Quarry Pioneers and the Cave Spring Witch. Bring $4 and receive the Youth Hike Badge

Cancelled - Niagara Glen Gorge

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Niagara Glen Nature Centre, 3050 Niagara Pkwy, Niagara Falls
Hike Leader(s): Dan Wilson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 8 km

Description

Hike deep in the Niagara Gorge, stairways lead to 4 kilometres of rugged paths that wind through this pristine pocket of Carolinian Forest, past prehistoric geological formations, wild flora and fauna. The Niagara Glen overlooks the rapid waters of the Niagara River.

Cancelled. Merritt Trail Hike Series #1

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot on Merritt Island, Welland 42.996309, -79.246302 42°59’46.7″N 79°14’46.7″W Carpool to parking lot behind the Smokin’ Buddha, 265 King St, Port Colborne
Hike Leader(s): Jacques Boilard Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 15 km

Description

Cancelled.  Earn the Merritt trail badge for all 3 hikes. This series follows the Merritt trail from Port Colborne to Port Dalhousie.

Cancelled - Walters Falls loop

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): Catherine Trembling (416) 655-2021 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 5 km

Description

We will carpool to The Falls Inn at Walters Falls to begin a
loop snowshoe along the river and through the surrounding woods.
There are some steep, but short ascents.
Bring water and a snack.
There will be an option for a hot soup
or lunch at the Falls Inn after the hike.

Cancelled - Walkers Woods Orienteering Hike

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): 1st Line E Parking lot Map 20
Hike Leader(s): Patricia Foley and Tristan Goguen Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: approximately 10Km

Description

We will hike south bound on the main trail to 2nd Line E, turn up the road and connect with the Oliver Creek Side Trail.  We will loop back on the main trail to the Enchanted Forest side trail. We will again connect with the main trail and return to the parking lot at 1st Line.  If the weather and conditions are good we will continue up the road and circle through Rockhill.  This is an opportunity for anyone wishing to complete the Orienteering Challenge.  Grab your GPS, download the coordinates from the website and collect the letters to find the 3 word phrase.  Depending on the weather snow shoes or icers maybe required.

Cancelled - Palisades Loop

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): south end of 7th Ave. E, 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, Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
Distance: 1.8 kms

Description

We will hike the rugged  blue and white double loop, and see some spectacular escarpment rock and a variety of terrain. Good footwear a must and poles suggested. If the weather is good and people are interested, we could add the next section to Centennial tower and back. Map 32. Approx. 1.5 or 2.5 hrs.