Hike Schedule

Cancelled- Number 3 Dufferin hi-Land Blue and White End to End Hikes

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet for 8:30 am departure from the parking area on Prince of Wales Read about 1.2 km north of Highway 89 on the north side of the bridge where the Prince of Wales Trail begins. We will shuttle to terminal point of 1st Line EHS just SOUTH of 25 Sideroad.

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 21 kms

Description

We will hike along Prince of Wales ST, Prince of Wales Loop, Boyne Valley ST, Murphy’s Pinnacle ST and then southward to our original meeting spot.

This series hikes the main she blazed trail of Dufferin Hi-Land section along with the blue side trails.  Pre-registration encouraged.  Day hikers are welcome to join us.  At the end of this adventure you will be eligible for the Dufferin Hi-Land’s end to end badge and blue side trail badge. Cynthia Archer 416 573 4236

Cancelled - Sydenham Series # 5 of 10 Hikes - PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land

Location (Google Maps): Km 90.1 Highway 6/10 west side parking just south of Superior St. Owen Sound, Map 32
Hike Leader(s): Patricia Foley, Tristan Goguen, Tony Riggs and Jackie Foster Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 16.1 Km

Description

This is the  fifth of our Sydenham Series in 10 hikes.  Registration is required.  The terrain is variable please prepare for  muddy and slippery conditions depending on the weather.  Sturdy boots and hiking poles are recommended.  Please bring adequate water, snacks, lunch and appropriate clothing for the weather. These are all car pool hikes.  Hike today is south bound from the Memorial Forest side trail to Centennial Tower.

Cancelled - The Glen and Ron Savage 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
Hike Leader(s): Sandra Howe Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: 5.1 km

Description

Enjoy a spring hike at the beautiful Glen Management Area. Map 33. For more information, call/text 519-477-1537.

Cancelled - Decew House to Morningstar Mill

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Leisurely
Location (Google Maps): DeCew House, DeCew Rd, Thorold (Map 3, km 29.8)
Hike Leader(s): Sylvia Wheeler 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.

Cancelled - Tuesday Hikers Work Party - details TBD

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps):
Hike Leader(s): Gary Hall

Description

Cancelled - Noisy River Nature Reserve

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at roadside parking at Lavender Cemetery on Mulmur/Nottawasaga Townline, 550 metres east of Lavender (Dufferin Km 56.3)
Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage, Inge Eckerich, Bob Slack Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 6.8 km

Description

We car shuttle to Blue Mountain Km 6.2, then hike back through Noisy River Provincial Nature Reserve to Lavender. Shorter hike to be determined.

Cancelled - Evening Hike in Owen Sound

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): Harriet Nixon 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 spend 2 hours exploring the city. For more information, call 519-371-4064 or email harrietnixon@bmts.com.

Cancelled - Boyne River Valley - PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Road side parking on Centre Rd south of the 5 Sideroad, Mulmur (near Km 18.7, Map 20
Hike Leader(s): Patricia Foley and Tristan Goguen Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: approximately 25Km

Description

If you ever wondered why we call it the Dufferin Highlands, come out and find the answer.  Today’s hike will follow the main trail by Murphy’s Pinnacle then south to highway 89.  From there we double back up to the Boyne Valley Side trail, connect back onto the main trail northbound to the 1st Line parking lot.  We will then return by the side trails and main trail to make a number of loops  and cross the Boyne River a number of times.    Depending on the weather please have your bug spray, sun block, rain gear.  You will need good hiking shoes/boots, lunch and plenty of water.  This hike will be a moderate pace with breaks but please be prepared to work hard…. there are a lot of hills in this section.