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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210202T093000Z
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DTSTAMP:20240329T015802Z
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[Make_Waiver_Wording_and_Link hikeentry=211582 hiketitle="CANCELLED - Hockley Valley/Cam Snell Loop" hikedate=02-02-2021]
Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Caledon Hills Section, Map 18. Meet at roadside parking on the south side of Dunby Rd (Km 68.0). From Hwy 10, drive east on Mono Centre Rd. Where the road bends sharply north, turn right/east onto 2nd Line EHS, Mono, then left/east onto Dunby Rd. Parking is about .5 km east, where the Main Trail crosses a stile to the south.
Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage; Inge Eckerich; Bob Slack Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 6.6 or 4.0 km
Description
We will hike the Main Trail and Cam Snell Side Trail loop. The shorter hike will turn back when we reach the first Main/Cam Snell intersection. Bring icers, water, snacks. Snowshoes may be required.
[frm-set-get contact_email=""][frm-set-get contact_subject="Hike Leader Contact Request for CANCELLED+-+Hockley+Valley%2FCam+Snell+Loop on February 2, 2021"]
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Hockley Valley/Cam Snell Loop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210203T100000Z
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210203T123000Z
DTSTAMP:20240329T015802Z
UID:6606202aeea2c
CLASS:PRIVATE
DESCRIPTION:
[Make_Waiver_Wording_and_Link hikeentry=223073 hiketitle="Good Companions-Red Hill Valley CANCELLED DUE TO COVID 19" hikedate=03-02-2021]
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Hikers R Us
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the parking lot of the Mohawk 4 Ice Centre.
Hike Leader(s): Mary Rose Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium - 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate - Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8 km
Description
Loop Hike with some side trail, some main trail taking in Albion Falls.
Icers may be necessary.
[frm-set-get contact_email=""][frm-set-get contact_subject="Hike Leader Contact Request for Good+Companions-Red+Hill+Valley+CANCELLED+DUE+TO+COVID+19 on February 3, 2021"]
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Good Companions-Red Hill Valley CANCELLED DUE TO COVID 19
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210204T093000Z
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210204T124500Z
DTSTAMP:20240329T015802Z
UID:6606202aeea56
CLASS:PRIVATE
DESCRIPTION:
[Make_Waiver_Wording_and_Link hikeentry=211701 hiketitle="Credit River Mississauga" hikedate=04-02-2021]
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Erindale Park Mississauga
Hike Leader(s): Norman Young Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium - 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy - Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 13km -/+
Description
An “in and out” hike along the Credit River. The Remember COVID guide lines
Dress according to the weather and footing conditions
Bring water, snack etc
Norman Young mny176@outlook.com 905 845 0939 cell 905 330 6605
[frm-set-get contact_email=""][frm-set-get contact_subject="Hike Leader Contact Request for Credit+River+Mississauga on February 4, 2021"]
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Credit River Mississauga
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210206T133000Z
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210206T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20240329T015802Z
UID:6606202aeea72
CLASS:PRIVATE
DESCRIPTION:
[Make_Waiver_Wording_and_Link hikeentry=176301 hiketitle="Cancelled - Ross McLean loop" hikedate=06-02-2021]
Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking at the end of Lundy Lane, east of km 135.4 (Map 34, edition 29). Do not block the lane or any farm gates.
Hike Leader(s): Carol Mullin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, There might be icy and slippery sections.
Description
This will probably be a snowshoe hike and we will therefore avoid the upper crevices by hiking a loop below the scarp edge. Picturesque view of Bass Lake and the wetlands. Approx. 1.5 to 2 hrs.
[frm-set-get contact_email=""][frm-set-get contact_subject="Hike Leader Contact Request for Cancelled+-+Ross+McLean+loop on February 6, 2021"]
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Cancelled - Ross McLean loop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210207T131500Z
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210207T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20240329T015802Z
UID:6606202aeea8e
CLASS:PRIVATE
DESCRIPTION:
[Make_Waiver_Wording_and_Link hikeentry=176604 hiketitle="Cancelled - Derby Forest Trails" hikedate=07-02-2021]
Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Family Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking at the north end of Concession 3, north of km 99.5 (Map 32, edition 29)
Hike Leader(s): Judy Kirsten Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing., There might be icy and slippery sections.
Description
We will explore the Derby Forest Trails. We may need icers or snowshoes, depending upon the conditions.
[frm-set-get contact_email=""][frm-set-get contact_subject="Hike Leader Contact Request for Cancelled+-+Derby+Forest+Trails on February 7, 2021"]
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Cancelled - Derby Forest Trails
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210209T093000Z
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210209T120000Z
DTSTAMP:20240329T015802Z
UID:6606202aeeaa1
CLASS:PRIVATE
DESCRIPTION:
[Make_Waiver_Wording_and_Link hikeentry=223068 hiketitle="CANCELLED - Mono Cliffs - McCarston Lake/Lookout Loop" hikedate=09-02-2021]
Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land Section, Map 19. Meet at the end of 2nd Line EHS, Mono, about 1 km north of Mono Centre. From Hwy 10, drive east, then north on Mono Centre Rd. Continue north from the stop sign in Mono Centre to the end of the road. Park on the east shoulder of the roadway.
Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage; Inge Eckerich; Bob Slack Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 5.2 or 2.0 km
Description
We will hike the Main Trail north past the viewing platform and McCarston Lake to the Lookout Trail, returning by way of the Main Trail and McCarston Lake Side Trail. The short hike will turn back at the viewing platform. Bring icers, water and snacks. Snowshoes may be required.
[frm-set-get contact_email=""][frm-set-get contact_subject="Hike Leader Contact Request for CANCELLED+-+Mono+Cliffs+-+McCarston+Lake%2FLookout+Loop on February 9, 2021"]
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Mono Cliffs - McCarston Lake/Lookout Loop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210210T090000Z
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210210T123000Z
DTSTAMP:20240329T015802Z
UID:6606202aeeabb
CLASS:PRIVATE
DESCRIPTION:
[Make_Waiver_Wording_and_Link hikeentry=211698 hiketitle="Town Trails from Shell Park" hikedate=10-02-2021]
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Hikers R Us
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the front parking lot of Shell Park Oakville
Hike Leader(s): Norman Young Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium - 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy - Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 13km -/+
Description
Remember the COVID guide line
Dress according to the weather and trail conditions
Bring water, snack etc
Norman Young mny176@outlook.com 905 845 0939 cell 905 330 6605
[frm-set-get contact_email=""][frm-set-get contact_subject="Hike Leader Contact Request for Town+Trails+from+Shell+Park on February 10, 2021"]
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Town Trails from Shell Park
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210210T100000Z
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210210T120000Z
DTSTAMP:20240329T015802Z
UID:6606202aeead6
CLASS:PRIVATE
DESCRIPTION:
[Make_Waiver_Wording_and_Link hikeentry=236160 hiketitle="Good Companions - Hidden Valley Park to the Valley Inn Bridge - there and back CANCELLED DUE TO COVID 19" hikedate=10-02-2021]
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Hidden Valley Park - Burlington (parking lot on Hidden Valley Road- just off Lemonville Rd)
Hike Leader(s): Ted Bossence 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
Starting at Hidden Valley Park we will follow the Hidden Valley Multi-use Trail along Grindstone Creek. We will then enter the Hendrie Valley Sanctuary of the Royal Botanical Gardens and follow various trails as a far as the blocked Valley Inn bridge, have a snack and returning mostly the way we came. Unless the ground is frozen, there is likely to be one very muddy section, but all the birds we should see, will hopefully make up for it. Distance about 7.0 km. Bring icers , snack and water.
Please note, this hike is available to BTC members only and you are required to pre-register on line. When you register you will be sent a list of things to bring and protocols to follow. Please arrive 15 minutes before start time. Out of courtesy to others in the club, please notify me of any cancellations up until the night before the hike by email at tedbossence@sympatico.ca
Please note: Due to high rates of community transmission, hikers on now strongly recommended to wear masks at all times on club hikes. Social Distancing is also in effect.
[frm-set-get contact_email=""][frm-set-get contact_subject="Hike Leader Contact Request for Good+Companions+-+Hidden+Valley+Park+to+the+Valley+Inn+Bridge+-+there+and+back+CANCELLED+DUE+TO+COVID+19 on February 10, 2021"]
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Good Companions - Hidden Valley Park to the Valley Inn Bridge - there and back CANCELLED DUE TO COVID 19
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210210T100000Z
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210210T130000Z
DTSTAMP:20240329T015802Z
UID:6606202aeeaf7
CLASS:PRIVATE
DESCRIPTION:
[Make_Waiver_Wording_and_Link hikeentry=236149 hiketitle="Good Companions Bayfront Park" hikedate=10-02-2021]
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Hike begins at the parking lot closest to the boat launch, of Bayfront Park, Hamilton. Bayfront Park can be reached from Bay Street N. Turn onto Harbour Front Drive from Bay Street N
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: 10 km
Description
Beginning at Bayfront Park we will begin this loop hike heading for Princess Point via the Waterfront Trail, Kay Drage Park, past Christ the King Basilica, to Dundurn Castle, along Burlington Heights back to the Waterfront Trail and return to Bayfront park. Hiking boots and possibly icers, snack, water.
[frm-set-get contact_email=""][frm-set-get contact_subject="Hike Leader Contact Request for Good+Companions+Bayfront+Park on February 10, 2021"]
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Good Companions Bayfront Park
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210210T103000Z
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210210T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20240329T015802Z
UID:6606202aeeb11
CLASS:PRIVATE
DESCRIPTION:
[Make_Waiver_Wording_and_Link hikeentry=187766 hiketitle="Cancelled - Memorial Forest Loop" hikedate=10-02-2021]
Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking at the west end of Young’s Drive, off McNicol’s Gully Road, Springmount, south of km 106.7 (Map 32, edition 29)
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 km
Description
We will walk (or snow shoe) along the base of the escarpment on the Memorial Forest Side Trail to Jones Falls and ascend through a crevasse to join the Main Trail to return along the top of the escarpment. There is a steep descent that returns us to the parking lot.
[frm-set-get contact_email=""][frm-set-get contact_subject="Hike Leader Contact Request for Cancelled+-+Memorial+Forest+Loop on February 10, 2021"]
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Cancelled - Memorial Forest Loop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210213T093000Z
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210213T140000Z
DTSTAMP:20240329T015802Z
UID:6606202aeeb34
CLASS:PRIVATE
DESCRIPTION:
[Make_Waiver_Wording_and_Link hikeentry=188499 hiketitle="CANCELLED - Dufferin Hi-Land Winter Badge, Hike #3 of 4: SNOWSHOES REQUIRED!" hikedate=13-02-2021]
Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land, Map 21. Meet on Prince of Wales Rd near km 46.2 where the Main Trail turns east off of the road. Take Hwy 124 north from Shelburne for 15 km and turn right on Dufferin Road 21. Head east for 4 km and then right on Prince of Wales Rd. The meeting place is 1 km ahead.
Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage; Helen Bailey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 8 km
Description
Snowshoe in and out hike. Bring snowshoes, icers, snacks, lunch, water. Optional pub stop. Our route is famous for a large snow drift at the top of Blackbank hill. You will need snowshoes!
[frm-set-get contact_email=""][frm-set-get contact_subject="Hike Leader Contact Request for CANCELLED+-+Dufferin+Hi-Land+Winter+Badge%2C+Hike+%233+of+4%3A+SNOWSHOES+REQUIRED%21 on February 13, 2021"]
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Dufferin Hi-Land Winter Badge, Hike #3 of 4: SNOWSHOES REQUIRED!
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210213T131500Z
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210213T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20240329T015802Z
UID:6606202aeeb4e
CLASS:PRIVATE
DESCRIPTION:
[Make_Waiver_Wording_and_Link hikeentry=187730 hiketitle="Cancelled - Woodford Escarpment Loop" hikedate=13-02-2021]
Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Snowshoe Hike
Location (Google Maps): Woodford Community Hall, on Woodford Crescent north of Hwy 26, north of km 41.7 (Map 30, edition 29).
Hike Leader(s): Maureen McFarland 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: 3.5 kms
Description
We will hike through a mixed hardwood forest to the escarpment edge. Hiking through the narrow crevice will be optional. On our return, we will pass traces of an old pioneer settlement and a lime kiln. For more information, call/text 647-918-4180.
[frm-set-get contact_email=""][frm-set-get contact_subject="Hike Leader Contact Request for Cancelled+-+Woodford+Escarpment+Loop on February 13, 2021"]
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Cancelled - Woodford Escarpment Loop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210214T130000Z
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210214T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20240329T015802Z
UID:6606202aeeb6d
CLASS:PRIVATE
DESCRIPTION:
[Make_Waiver_Wording_and_Link hikeentry=176377 hiketitle="Cancelled - Fossil Glen and Frank Holley Side Trail" hikedate=14-02-2021]
Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Snowshoe Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the East Linton Side Trail. From Grey Rd 1 head west on East Linton Sideroad to the corner where it turns north, east of km 119.2 (Map 33, edition 29).
Hike Leader(s): Peter Harris Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, There might be icy and slippery sections.
Distance: 3.2 kms
Description
From the access trail we will follow the main trail north until the Frank Holley Side Trail. Then we will follow this trail and a road allowance to the SW corner of the Fossil Glen property at which point we will follow the main trail back to the meet location. Map 33. There will be some rocky and slippery sections. Bring snowshoes. A hiking/ski pole will be helpful.
For more information contact the hike leader via phone or text at 519-374-3468.
[frm-set-get contact_email=""][frm-set-get contact_subject="Hike Leader Contact Request for Cancelled+-+Fossil+Glen+and+Frank+Holley+Side+Trail on February 14, 2021"]
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Cancelled - Fossil Glen and Frank Holley Side Trail
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210215T094500Z
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210215T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20240329T015802Z
UID:6606202aeeb88
CLASS:PRIVATE
DESCRIPTION:Registration required via email or TBTC login. Click here for details.
[Make_Waiver_Wording_and_Link hikeentry=188679 hiketitle="Toronto Island Family Day Hike" hikedate=15-02-2021]
Hosting Club: Toronto
Location: Inside the waiting area at the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal at the foot of Bay St and Queen's Quay
Hike Leader(s): Ray Berzins
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 11 km
Description
Difficulty: Easy
Avoid the crowds on Family Day! The Islands are quiet in winter. We shall cover the entire Toronto Island Park from Ward's Island to Hanlan's Point and back. We should return on the 2:45 pm ferry to be back in Toronto about 3:00 pm. Ferry return fares before tax: approx.$8.50 adult, $5.50 senior/student, $4.50 under 14. MUST BUY TICKETS ONLINE! Bring a lunch and a warm beverage. Donations to the Bruce Trail Conservancy will be gladly accepted. Bring sunglasses and icers or other slip-resistant footwear. Call (416) 392-8193 for ferry info.
Meet at:Inside the waiting area at the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal at the foot of Bay St and Queen's Quay
Streetcar from Union Station to foot of Bay St
Additional Notes: Dropout available at anytimeBeginnersFamiliesHiking bootsIcers recommended, snowshoes optional
[frm-set-get contact_email=""][frm-set-get contact_subject="Hike Leader Contact Request for Toronto+Island+Family+Day+Hike on February 15, 2021"]
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Toronto Island Family Day Hike
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210216T093000Z
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210216T120000Z
DTSTAMP:20240329T015802Z
UID:6606202aeeba6
CLASS:PRIVATE
DESCRIPTION:
[Make_Waiver_Wording_and_Link hikeentry=211588 hiketitle="CANCELLED - Black Bank Challenge" hikedate=16-02-2021]
Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land Section, Map 21. Meet at roadside parking on Centre Rd, about 1 km south of Dufferin Rd 21 (Km 47.5). From Hwy 89 at Shelburne, drive north on County Rd 124 to County Rd 21 at Redickville. Turn right/east and drive through Honeywood. In about 2 km turn right/south on Centre Rd. Park on the east side where the trail leaves the road to the east.
Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage; Inge Eckerich; Bob Slack Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Strenuous
Distance: 4.4 or 2 km
Description
We will hike the Main Trail east and north to where it crosses County Rd 21 and back. The main challenge is a huge snowdrift that accumulates at the top of the hill down to Black Bank Creek. A second challenge is the climb back up this hill at the end of the hike. The shorter hike will turn back where the Main Trail turns east at the top on the east side of the valley. Bring icers, water and snacks. Snowshoes will almost certainly be required.
[frm-set-get contact_email=""][frm-set-get contact_subject="Hike Leader Contact Request for CANCELLED+-+Black+Bank+Challenge on February 16, 2021"]
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Black Bank Challenge
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210217T090000Z
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210217T143000Z
DTSTAMP:20240329T015802Z
UID:6606202aeebc2
CLASS:PRIVATE
DESCRIPTION:
[Make_Waiver_Wording_and_Link hikeentry=234841 hiketitle="CANCELLED Hilton Falls SIDE TRAIL loop, Milton" hikedate=17-02-2021]
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Hikers R Us
Location (Google Maps): Meet at parking on Sixth Line by Hilton Falls ST km 7.3
Hike Leader(s): Steven White Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium - 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate - Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 23.5 km
Description
Meet at parking on Sixth Line, and head north on Hilton Falls ST approx 6 kms to the Al Shaw Side Trail to the Main Trail, then heading south picking up on the Kythera Friendship Trail and following down over the Dufferin Quarry Bridge to the beginning of the Hilton Falls ST, up through the conservation area to our cars. (Opportunity to shorten the hike by approx 6kms if weather turns or run out of time). Bring water, snacks, lunch, hiking boots, icers, mask, sanitizer, personal first aid kit. No Dogs please. Register on-line. Contact Steven White at stevenwhite901@gmail.com or text 289-242-9415 to cancel or on day of hike. Possible pub or coffee stop afterwards for those interested, dependent on Covid protocols in place.
[frm-set-get contact_email=""][frm-set-get contact_subject="Hike Leader Contact Request for CANCELLED+Hilton+Falls+SIDE+TRAIL+loop%2C+Milton on February 17, 2021"]
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:CANCELLED Hilton Falls SIDE TRAIL loop, Milton
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210217T100000Z
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210217T130000Z
DTSTAMP:20240329T015802Z
UID:6606202aeebe1
CLASS:PRIVATE
DESCRIPTION:
[Make_Waiver_Wording_and_Link hikeentry=211511 hiketitle="Good Companions - Smokey Hollow Loop Hike #3 of 50 CANCELLED DUE TO COVID" hikedate=17-02-2021]
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): City View Park, Kerns Rd., South Entrance
Pace: Leisurely - 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate - Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approx. 10 km.
Description
A favourite hike, this goes to Smokey Hollow and back. We will include the Upper Grindstone Creek Side Trail. Meet in the south parking lot of City View Park on Kerns Rd. for a 10:00 am. start. This hike is open to BTC members only. Once registered you will receive a confirmation with a list of items to bring and Covid protocols. Bring water, a snack/lunch, icers and poles (if using). Leaders: Anne and Phill Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com
[frm-set-get contact_email=""][frm-set-get contact_subject="Hike Leader Contact Request for Good+Companions+-+Smokey++Hollow+Loop+Hike+%233+of+50+CANCELLED+DUE+TO+COVID on February 17, 2021"]
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Good Companions - Smokey Hollow Loop Hike #3 of 50 CANCELLED DUE TO COVID
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210218T133000Z
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210218T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20240329T015802Z
UID:6606202aeebff
CLASS:PRIVATE
DESCRIPTION:
[Make_Waiver_Wording_and_Link hikeentry=176304 hiketitle="Cancelled - Palisades Loop" hikedate=18-02-2021]
Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Snowshoe Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking at the south end of 7th Ave. East, Owen Sound, west of km 91.1 (Map 32, edition 29)
Hike Leader(s): Franziska Edney Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
Distance: 1.8 kms
Description
We will snow shoe or hike the challenging, rocky 1.8 km double loop corridor and see some spectacular escarpment rock and terrain.
[frm-set-get contact_email=""][frm-set-get contact_subject="Hike Leader Contact Request for Cancelled+-+Palisades+Loop on February 18, 2021"]
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Cancelled - Palisades Loop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210221T133000Z
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210221T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20240329T015802Z
UID:6606202aeec20
CLASS:PRIVATE
DESCRIPTION:
[Make_Waiver_Wording_and_Link hikeentry=165508 hiketitle="Cancelled - Snowshoe Crevice Springs loop" hikedate=21-02-2021]
Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Snowshoe Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meaford, Woodford Hall on Woodford Cres. just north of Hwy. 26, north of km 41.7 (Map 30, edition 29)
Hike Leader(s): Bill Snel Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Description
1.5 hr snowshoe over and through rocks and wonderful crevices.
[frm-set-get contact_email=""][frm-set-get contact_subject="Hike Leader Contact Request for Cancelled+-+Snowshoe+Crevice+Springs+loop on February 21, 2021"]
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Cancelled - Snowshoe Crevice Springs loop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210223T093000Z
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210223T120000Z
DTSTAMP:20240329T015802Z
UID:6606202aeec3e
CLASS:PRIVATE
DESCRIPTION:
[Make_Waiver_Wording_and_Link hikeentry=211595 hiketitle="Hockleycrest Loop Hike" hikedate=23-02-2021]
Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Caledon Hills Section, Map 18. Meet at the parking area on the north side of 5 Sideroad Mono about .6 km east of Airport Rd (Km 45.5) where the Main Trail crosses.
Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage; Inge Eckerich; Bob Slack Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 6.6 or 3.7 km
Description
We will hike the Main Trail north to the Airport Road crossing, returning by way of the Hockleycrest and Harmony Side Trails. The shorter hike will return by way of the Hockleycrest Shortcut and Hockleycrest and Harmony Side Trails. This area is shared with cross-country ski trails. Our route may vary in order to stick to trails where hiking/snowshoeing is allowed in winter. Bring icers, water and snack. Snowshoes may be required.
[frm-set-get contact_email=""][frm-set-get contact_subject="Hike Leader Contact Request for Hockleycrest+Loop+Hike on February 23, 2021"]
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Hockleycrest Loop Hike
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210224T090000Z
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210224T140000Z
DTSTAMP:20240329T015802Z
UID:6606202aeec5b
CLASS:PRIVATE
DESCRIPTION:
[Make_Waiver_Wording_and_Link hikeentry=234842 hiketitle="CANCELLED Terra Cotta" hikedate=24-02-2021]
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Hikers R Us
Location (Google Maps): Meet at parking on Heritage Rd (km 44.5)
Hike Leader(s): Steven White Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium - 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate - Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 14 km
Description
We will follow Main Trail from parking, taking Rockside ST to the Main Trail, and take it down t the Terra Cotta ST, down on to Heritage Rd and along the Caledon Trailway into the Terra Cotta Conservation Area. We will pick up the Main Trail again and follow it back to our cars. Bring water, snack, lunch, hiking boots, icers, masks, sanitizer, personal first aid kit. No dogs please. Must register on-line. Contact Steven White at stevenwhite901@gmail.com or text 289-242-9415 to cancel or on day of hike.
[frm-set-get contact_email=""][frm-set-get contact_subject="Hike Leader Contact Request for CANCELLED+Terra+Cotta on February 24, 2021"]
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:CANCELLED Terra Cotta
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210224T100000Z
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210224T124500Z
DTSTAMP:20240329T015802Z
UID:6606202aeec88
CLASS:PRIVATE
DESCRIPTION:
[Make_Waiver_Wording_and_Link hikeentry=211427 hiketitle="Good Companions - Gage Park/Escarpment Loop CANCELLED DUE TO COVID 19" hikedate=24-02-2021]
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Gage Park parking lot in the south end of the park off of Lawrence Road in Hamilton
Hike Leader(s): Ted Bossence Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium - 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy - Mostly flat and usually good footing, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 9 km
Description
Following city streets, the rail trail and Kenilworth stairs we will do a loop returning to Gage Park. Bring icers, a snack and water. Please register online. When you register you will be sent a list of things to bring and protocols to follow. Please arrive 15 minutes before start time.
Please note: Due to high rates of community transmission, hikers on now strongly recommended to wear masks at all times on club hikes.
[frm-set-get contact_email=""][frm-set-get contact_subject="Hike Leader Contact Request for Good+Companions+-+Gage+Park%2FEscarpment+Loop+CANCELLED+DUE+TO+COVID+19 on February 24, 2021"]
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Good Companions - Gage Park/Escarpment Loop CANCELLED DUE TO COVID 19
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210224T131500Z
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210224T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20240329T015802Z
UID:6606202aeeca8
CLASS:PRIVATE
DESCRIPTION:
[Make_Waiver_Wording_and_Link hikeentry=187724 hiketitle="Cancelled - Bayview Escarpment" hikedate=24-02-2021]
Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Snowshoe Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking along St. Vincent-Sydenham Townline north of Sideroad 24 where the road turns to the left at km 55.2 (Map 30, edition 29).
Hike Leader(s): Maureen McFarland Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: 4.5 kms
Description
This loop starts on the rocky main trail along the top of the escarpment. Nice views from the top of the escarpment. We return to the cars via the Bayview Scarpment Side Trail. For more information, call/text 647-918-4180.
[frm-set-get contact_email=""][frm-set-get contact_subject="Hike Leader Contact Request for Cancelled+-+Bayview+Escarpment on February 24, 2021"]
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Cancelled - Bayview Escarpment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210225T093000Z
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210225T120000Z
DTSTAMP:20240329T015802Z
UID:6606202aeecd1
CLASS:PRIVATE
DESCRIPTION:
[Make_Waiver_Wording_and_Link hikeentry=211702 hiketitle="Joshua Creek south Oakville" hikedate=25-02-2021]
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the NW corner of the shopping plaza
Hike Leader(s): Norman Young Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium - 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy - Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 12km
Description
Remember COVID guidelines
Dress according to weather and footing conditions (icers might be needed)
Bring water, snack etc
If not arriving please be sure to tell me at least a day in advance so that somebody else might come
Norman Young mny176@outlook.com 905 845 0939 cell 905 330 6605
[frm-set-get contact_email=""][frm-set-get contact_subject="Hike Leader Contact Request for Joshua+Creek+south++Oakville on February 25, 2021"]
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Joshua Creek south Oakville
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210228T130000Z
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210228T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20240329T015802Z
UID:6606202aeece7
CLASS:PRIVATE
DESCRIPTION:
[Make_Waiver_Wording_and_Link hikeentry=176380 hiketitle="Cancelled - Silent Valley" hikedate=28-02-2021]
Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Snowshoe Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the north end of Concession 2 S. From Rockford head east on Grey Road 18 and turn left on Concession 2 S (which is opposite Grey Rd 29). Park at the north end of this road.
Hike Leader(s): Peter Harris Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
Distance: 3.4 km or 5.2 km depending upon trail conditions.
Description
The loop chosen will depend upon ice conditions on the steeper slopes and the hiking abilities of the participants. Bring snowshoes. Hiking poles will be helpful. A snack and drinking water are recommended. Map 30. For more information contact the hike leader via phone or text at 519-374-3468.
[frm-set-get contact_email=""][frm-set-get contact_subject="Hike Leader Contact Request for Cancelled+-+Silent+Valley on February 28, 2021"]
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Cancelled - Silent Valley
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR