Caledon Hills

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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Grey Sauble Conservation Headquarters west of km 92.9. Enter from Inglis Falls Road. Shuttle to start at Grey-Bruce Tourist Information parking lot. (km 104.4)

Hike Leader(s): Nancy Mooney Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: From km 104.4 to 92.9 plus a bit of side trails, total distance 12 km.

Description

This hike skirts the western edge of Owen Sound, south to Inglis Falls and the Sydenham River and offers great views from the brow of the escarpment.

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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Park at Niagara Glen Nature Centre, Niagara River Parkway, parking charges apply.
Driving directions: Take QEW to Niagara, continue on exit to Highway 405, General Brock Parkway to Lewiston-Queenston, take last exit to right before US border to Stanley Avenue (102); left on Whirlpool Rd. and left on Niagara River Parkway, you will see Whirlpool golf course on left, continue to Niagara Glen Nature Center on the right, use paying station to print and display the ticket.
Consider carpooling with co-hikers to share the parking and / or gas cost.

Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Shafiq Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 7 – 10 km

Description

Join us on a truly adventurous hike on Niagara River, using steel stairs we will descend down to Niagara River and hike multiple trails of the Glen Trail Network. We will hike close to the roaring river on marked trails, negotiating around some boulders and some narrow paths. We plan to cross over to the Whirlpool Pool spot, conditions permitting, at this place the river takes a 90 degree turn and creates a rare natural wonder, hiking distance 7-10 km.
The lunch break will on a large rock platform overlooking the river, the view all along are just stunning.
Hiking shoes, poles, head cap are strongly recommended, dress according to weather.
Bring snack, water, bug spray and sun protection lotion
Hike leader contact # 416-566-0503.

This is first of the series of hikes along the Niagara River. Next two hikes we will cross into US and hike on US side of Niagara River (Goat Island and Niagara Gorge). Details will follow on the calendar.

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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at roadside parking on Sideroad 15 at km 82.1. Shuttle to start at Grey Sauble Conservation Authority Headquarters, km 92.9.

Hike Leader(s): Nancy Mooney Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: From km 92.9 to 82.1 plus short side trail, total 11.3 km.

Description

From Inglis Falls Conservation Area, this hike will take us up the east side of Owen Sound through the Palisades, a climb up the Centennial Tower to view the city, through a forest, a meadow, past a beaver pond, the edge of the golf course and, more crevices. A shorter distance with lots to see.

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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): Mono Centre Community Centre, 754483 Mono Centre Road – Park at the east end of the parking lot in the gravel area.

Hike Leader(s): Gary Hall Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 3 – 4 km

Description

Join Mark Whitcombe and Dave Dawe while we explore the new BTC Whitetail Refuge property. Dave is the Land Steward here and loves sharing what he knows of the local flora and fauna along with some rehabilitation considerations. Mark is a generalist ecologist and botanist, and was a former Land Steward for the Pinnacle Rock BTC property up in the Beaver Valley area.

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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Bruce Trail Parking Lot on Mono 5 Sideroad on the north side of the road where the Trail crosses. Google GPS Coordinates: 43.974055, -79.984988

Directions: From Airport Road turn east onto 5 Sideroad and drive for 600 metres. The parking lot is on the left hand side.

Hike Leader(s): Sandy Green Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 5.5 kilometres

Description

Join with other friends of the Caledon Hills Club to leisurely explore parts of the Main Trail, Hockleycrest Side Trail, Darcy’s Side Trail, and the Tall Timbers Bruce Trail Conservancy protected natural area. Bring your choice of hydration and snacks. Sturdy footwear is highly recommended.

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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Limehouse Conservation Area

Hike Leader(s): Ralph Shapiro Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10 km

Description

We will loop through the Limehouse Conservation Area using the main trail and side trails; visits to the lime kilns and, of course, the “Hole in the Wall”.

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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at roadside parking on the south side of Sideorad 22, km 68.4. Shuttle to start at km 82.1.

Hike Leader(s): Nancy Mooney Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: From km 82.1 to 68.4, total 13.7 km.

Description

This hike takes us around the KOA campground, some road walking, past the Polish Soldier Tree, more road walking and through Sydenham Forest East.

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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Meeting place: 4348 Hiram Street, Niagara Falls; parking lot, close to Rainbow Bridge.
Driving direction: From QEW to Niagara Falls, take exit to Falls Avenue (420), right on Victoria Ave., left on Bender St., left on Ontario Av.e, right on Hiram Street, parking lot is on the right. There may be other routes to get there, use whatever is convenient to navigate to reach there.
Parking charges: Use pay station for parking ticket and display on the dash board. You may take yearly parking pass by paying $5-10 extra using option at the pay station or securing pass online from Niagara Parks Parking Passes. The pass will allow parking art various included parking lots along Niagara River for one year.
Carpooling: Consider carpooling with fellow hikers and share gas and parking cost as appropriate (example: last hike at Niagara Glen, we shared $40+20 among 3 hikers, $20 each).

Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Shafiq Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8-10 km

Description

From Parking Lot at Hiram Street, we will walk to Rainbow Bridge and cross over to US side, valid Canadian Passport required, also required Loonie (one dollar coin) as crossing fee to get through the barrier. On US side our passport will be checked and usual border clearance required.
We will walk around the Goat Island, connected 3-sister island, viewing deck, trail next to the deck and return to Canada side using same walking bridge and clear through Canada border checks. All the hike is close to the river, refreshing sounds and sights.
There will be a snack break at 3-sister island and a visit to Ice-cream parlour to cool down the summer heat.
Bring your preferred hydration drink, snack; wear hiking shoes and comfortable outfit, take an extra layer along as the temperature usually drops near the river.
Make sure, phone is on Airplane mode before border crossing to US to prevent roaming charges.
Hike Leader contact # 416-566-0503 (not reachable while in US).

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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Bayview Escarpment Provincial Nature Reserve parking south of km 56.3. Shuttle to start at km 68.4.

Hike Leader(s): Nancy Mooney Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: From km 68.4 to 56.3 plus Beaver Springs Side Trail, total 14 km.

Description

Since this hike is mostly road walking we will take in the Beaver Springs Side Trail.

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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Mono Centre Community Centre, 754483 Mono Centre Road

Hike Leader(s): Gary Hall Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 3-4 km

Description

Join Mark Whitcombe and Dave Dawe while we explore the new BTC Whitetail Refuge property. Dave is the Land Steward here and loves sharing what he knows of the local flora and fauna along with some rehabilitation considerations. Mark is a generalist ecologist and botanist, and was a former Land Steward for the Pinnacle Rock BTC property up in the Beaver Valley area.

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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): BTC Reference Guide, Map 18, Caledon Hills section, Hockley Valley; the parking area on Dunby Rd. (at km 68)

Hike Leader(s): Janice McClelland Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6.6 km

Description

We will depart from the parking area on Dunby Rd. (at km 68) and quietly walk south on the Bruce Trail through a pleasant re-forested area with scenic views and on to the forests of the Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve. We then follow the Cam Snell Side Trail enjoying the company of a stream before turning east through woodlands to re-join the Bruce Trail and return to our start point. Key words for this walk — forest, stream and some long steepish sections. Walkers are encouraged to take the steepish sections at their own pace – some may prefer to maintain a steady pace drinking in the forest air and some may prefer to pause for breaths and absorb the green around them. Please bring water and a lunch for on the trail.

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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Beaver Valley , Eugenia. Meet in the Hogg’s Falls parking area on the west side of Lower Valley Rd. about 750 m north of East Back Line at 9:30 am.

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: 15 km

Description

From the parking area we will hike part of the Pacific Slope BT friendship Trail, past Hogg’s Falls , and continue on the main trail to Eugenia Falls. We will break for lunch and then return using the main trail and the newly named Uplands Meadow and South Meadow Boardwalk side trails. The trail is varied with some hills and stream crossings.

Bring water/beverages, lunch, snacks ; poles optional, sunscreen and hat recommended.

If you need to contact me to cancel your participation or have questions please contact me. Thank you

Doris Harper  – harpt7c@gmail.com    phone or text – 519 589 4114