Hike Schedule

Cancelled. Conservation Trail #4 - Ellicottville

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Poverty Hill Rd, Ellicottville 42.311958 -78.681612. Carpool to Little Rock City Rd, Little Valley 42.208527 -78.708012
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 20.7 km

Description

Cancelled.   The 295km Conservation Trail meanders from the Pennsylvania border to Niagara Falls, New York. The first sections are more rugged starting in the Allegany State Park and extend through the ski area of Ellicottville. This will be a full weekend of hiking. The drive to the start of the first hike is 2 hrs from Niagara Falls.

Cancelled - Newmarket - Cawthra Mulock Nature Reserve

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Nature Reserve’s parking lot, 500 m. west of Bathurst Street, 400 m. north of Green Lane.
Hike Leader(s): David Francis Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 4 km

Description

Loop hike around this beautiful nature reserve close to Newmarket

Cancelled - Spirit Rock Side Trail

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General 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
If you want to meet at the start of the hike, meet at 2:00 pm at the Wiarton Willie Statue in Bluewater Park, Wiarton
Hike Leader(s): Kathy Middelkoop Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: 4 km

Description

Spirit Rock Trail is an out and back hike, starting at the Wiarton Willie statue to the Corran and back again. Map 35.

Cancelled - Fonthill Loop

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot, Pelham Municipal Building, 20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill
Hike Leader(s): Sylvia Wheeler Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5 km

Description

Urban trail hike through Lathrop Nature Preserve.

Cancelled - Decew / Morningstar

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Night
Location (Google Maps): DeCew House, DeCew Rd, Thorold (Map 3, km 29.8)
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5.3 km

Description

Follow the trail around Lake Moodie and on to the side trail to Morningstar Mill. Enjoy the spectacular view of Decew Falls. Bring night lamp

Cancelled - Boyne Valley Side Trail Loop

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at roadside parking at end of Centre Road, south of 5 Sideroad, 100 metres north of km 18.7.
Hike Leader(s): Inge Eckerich; Bob Slack Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 6.3 or 2.6 km

Description

We will hike a loop consisting of the Main Trail and Boyne Valley Side Trail. Icers may be required. Shorter hike returns to parking from Boyne River bridges by way of road allowance.

Cancelled - Duncan Crevice Caves loop hike

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Duncan Crevice Caves Nature Reserve – Kolapore Uplands – Beaver Valley loop hike. Map 25
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

We will hike the main trail and the Chuck Grant Side Trail to form a 12 km loop around Duncan Crevice Caves Provincial Nature Reserve. For the more adventurous, we can explore the short but challenging Metcalfe Crevice Side Trail. Bring water and snacks. Refreshment stop afterwards

Cancelled - Webwood Falls to Grey Road 40 (with optional potluck to follow the hike)

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet on the shoulder of Sideroad 25, east of Grey Road 7, near km 100.7. Map 27
Hike Leader(s): Glenda Collings Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Length of Hike: 5 to 6 km

Description

This is an out and back hike with great views of Webwood Falls – and the water will be high!  Depending on the winter we have, we may use snowshoes or boots.

This outing will be followed by a potluck at the home of Diana Dolmer, 152 Slabtown Rd. RR 1 Clarksburg, arrival 4:30 p.m.  You may participate in both the snowshoeing and the potluck or either one.  Please register for the potluck as well if you intend to attend by email or phone,  jddolmer@gmail.com or 519 378 4734. Please bring a potluck main dish, salad or dessert.  Also bring your own dishes, cutlery, glass and drink of choice.  Hosts will provide tea and coffee.  Potlucks will be held even in the hike is cancelled.  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. Woodend- Wetland Ridge Loop

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Entrance (15.2 km Map 2) Woodend Conservation Area off Taylor Rd
Hike Leader(s): Karen Couch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 km

Description

Cancelled.  Through Woodend on Main trail, Wetland Ridge Side trail and Woodend Side Trail

Cancelled - 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): Gisela Knappe (705) 445-0857 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Fast – 5+ km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 7 km

Description

We will carpool to the parking lot in the Nottawasaga Bluffs.
We will start our loop hike on the unimproved road allowance to Km 24.5.
We will the follow the white trail to the lookout and back to the cars.
Bring water and a light snack.

Cancelled - Beaver Valley Valley West

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet at the parking area on Grey Road 30, km 74.8 to car pool to the start of the hike on Johnston’s Road. Map 26
Hike Leader(s): Glenda Collings Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Some steep sections
Length of Hike: approx. 5 km

Description

This hike meanders up and down along the escarpment with views and crossings of spring waterways.  Depending on the winter we have, we may use snowshoes or just boots.  It may be muddy, so gaiters would be a good choice.  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 - The Dan Welsh Hawkwatch hike

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Grimsby Lion’s Pool, Elm St Map 5
Hike Leader(s): Bruce Manion Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 km

Description

Hike to Lake Ontario and back, then up to Beamers Conservation for the Annual Hawkwatch Open House with birds of prey demos and many naturalist organizations in attendance.

Cancelled - Quadzilla 3 - 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 (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

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 - Waterfall to Waterfall

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Rockway Community Centre Pelham Road Map 3. Carpool to Morningstar Mill
Hike Leader(s): Stephen Connacher Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 14.5 km

Description

Hike from Rockway Falls to the main trail through Short Hills Provincial Park to Morningstar Mill

Cancelled - Fireman's Park Loop

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Upper parking lot, corner of Dorchester & Mountain Road, Niagara Falls Map 2 (Google Maps)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7.6 km

Description

Loop Hike through wooded trail close to railway tracks and onto Fireman’s park side trail. (now the main trail) back to Dorchester Road

Cancelled - Eugenia Falls

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: 7 km

Description

We will carpool to the parking lot at Eugenia Falls (km 56.2),
on the Upper Beaver Valley Extension Map.
We will hike south on the Bruce Trail to Hogg’s Falls parking lot
(km 63.3), with lovely views of the waterfalls.
Bring water and a lunch.