Hike Schedule

Cancelled - Malcolmson Eco Park

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Malcolmson Park at end of Niagara St & Lakeshore Rd, St.Cath
Hike Leader(s): Gary & Donna Sands Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6 km

Description

Hike the waterfront trail in Malcolmson Eco Park Flat trails making it easy for walking. Hike may run along the canal or venture through the wooded area. Very peaceful and serene.

Cancelled - Hockley Valley - Glen Cross/Isabel East

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Hockley Road parking area on the north side of Hockley Rd, 250 metres east of km 60.1.
Hike Leader(s): inge Eckerich; Bob Slack Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Strenuous
Distance: 4.1 km

Description

We will car pool to parking on 3rd Line, then hike the Glen Cross and Isabel East Side Trails loop. Icers may be required.

Cancelled - North St. Eugenia to the penstocks

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet on the shoulder at the end of North St. Eugenia,km 54.0, Map 26
Hike Leader(s): Kevin Post Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Length of Hike: approx. 6 km

Description

We will snowshoe through winter woodlands to the penstocks which are part of Ontario Generation Power Generation’s system.  Lake Eugenia was created in 1914 as a result of the Hydro dam and Eugenia Power Station.  Sir Adam Beck officially opened the facility in 1915.  The penstock surge towers rise above the eastern side of the valley and are a familiar sight for those hiking the other side of the valley.  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 - **A TWO HIKE DAY* Hike#1. “Hart’s Triple Hell"

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 (705) 606-0507 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 18 km

Description

Time: 8:00 am . Note early start.
We will car pool to the Snowmobiler’s Parking Lot on
Westchurch Sideroad to begin “Hart’s Triple Hell” – 3 ups,
3 downs, 3 loops, 3 lookouts and at least 3 beers for recovery.
Everything will happen in the Pretty River Valley and
there will be an opportunity to drop out after one loop (about 5.5 km).
Once you start the second loop you are committed for the duration.
There are some steep ascents and descents with great views,
making the extreme effort worthwhile.
Poles are suggested to make the hike a bit easier.
Bring lunch and lots of beverages.

Cancelled - Woodend to Glendale Bridge

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Woodend Conservation Area off Taylor Road (Map 2)
Hike Leader(s): Dave Wilson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5 km

Description

Hike along the historic 3rd canal to the present canal bridge on Glendale. Return along same route.

Cancelled - **A TWO HIKE DAY** Hike#2. Kolapore

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): Mary Huggins (416) 481-6636 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Two hours

Description

We will carpool to the parking lot at Kolapore on route#2
in the Beaver Valley Section. We will hike or snow shoe on
the Bruce Trail towards Metcalf Rock for about 1 hour,
then return via the same route to the parking lot.
Bring water and a snack.

Cancelled - Quadzilla 1 - PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Caledon Section, Map 18. Meet at parking lot on 5th Line EHS (near km 50.8) just south of Hockley Road, west of Airport Road.
Hike Leader(s): Tristan Goguen Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 24 km

Description

QUADZILLA Series (4 hikes) – Pre-Registration Required – Loop Hike. This STRENUOUS series covers many steep grades found along Hockley Valley trails. Please contact the hike leader to register. No Drop Outs, No Badge, just satisfaction!

Cancelled - Cave Spring Witch hunt

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: 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

Cancelled. Merritt Trail Hike Series #2

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot at Book Depot, 67 Front St. North, Thorold. 43°07’41.0″N 79°12’07.9″W 43.128058, -79.202189 Carpool to parking lot on Merritt Island, Welland
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 - Noisy River Valley from Lavender

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): Michael Treuman (416) 518-0489 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 8 km

Description

We will carpool to km 7.0 on the 10th Concession, leave
some cars and then proceed to the start of the hike at the
parking area near the cemetery, 1 km east of Lavender.
We will hike through the beautiful Noisy River Valley, then
follow a trail connecting the CR #9 to the 10th Concession.
Bring water and a lunch