Discovery Badge Blitz Hike Three

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking on Coolihans Sideroad, east of where the Trail crosses the road. From Airport Road turn east onto Coolihans Sideroad. Drive 1.4 kilometres to roadside parking.
Hike Leader(s): Sandy Green Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 14 km shuttle

Description

Hike Three of the “Discovery Badge Blitz Series” covers Caledon Hill’s Discovery Hike 2, exploring parts of the main Trail, Mountainview Road and Songbird Side Trails, and the Dingle. Bring your choice of hydration and snacks or lunch. Hiking boots are recommended. All are welcome to join this hike. Hikers completing all three “Badge Blitz” hikes will receive their Discovery badges at the end of the hike. (The badge cost is $5.00.)

Gentle/Beginners Hike

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location: Scotsdale Farm Trafalgar Rd. Near Georgetown
Hike Leader(s): Anne Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 6/7 km.

Description

Scotsdale Farm is always an interesting place to hike. The Bennett family farmed this area for many years and donated it to the Ontario Heritage Foundation. Using main and blue side trails we will explore this lovey area. Expect some rocks but generally good terrain. Bring a snack and water. To reach the farm go north on Trafalgar Rd. until you get to the entrance, hard to see. It will be on your right. ( For a short time Trafalgar Rd. and Highway 7 are the same. Trafalgar eventually branches off to the right.) Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com

Silent Valley

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the north-east corner of the parking lot at Home Depot on Highway 26 on the east side of Owen Sound.
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: 5.6 km

Description

The trail starts at the north end of 2nd Concession South approximately 1.5 km north of Grey Rd 18, east of Owen Sound. We will follow the Silent Valley Side Trail, the Avalanche Pass Side Trail, the main trail, the Wilson Homestead Side Trail and then return along the Silent Valley Side Trail. This will take approximately 2 to 3 hours. If there are icy conditions then the route might change accordingly. Hiking poles are recommended.  Map 30. For more information contact the hike leader at 519-374-3468.

Louth Conservation Area

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Meet at Louth Conservation Parking Lot, Staff Ave, Jordan Station (Map 3).

Hike Leader(s): Bob Fish Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 9 km

Description

Webwood to Blantyre

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet at km 114.3, Blantyre on the east side of Grey Road 12 (in the grassy ditch, do not block the field entrance). Map 28
Hike Leader(s): Mike Arkless Click here to contact leader to register; registered hikers will be contacted about cancellations.
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Length of Hike: 13.6 km

Description

This hike will begin at the pretty Webwood Falls and travel through a variety of woodlands and fields, as well as along escarpment edge.

Participant Guidelines

1. All kms. mentioned are according to maps in Edition 29 of The Bruce Trail Reference.
2. Please arrive 10 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. For spring and summer hikes bring sunscreen, insect repellent and water.
6. Please leave dogs at home.

Hockley Nature Reserve

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Trail Guide Edition 29, Map 18
Take Highway 10 or Airport Road north to Hockley Rd. The 3rd line is midway between these two main roads. Meet at the designated parking area on the 3rd Line about 2 km north of Hockley Road.
Hike Leader(s): Louise Carberry Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10 km loop

Description

We will hike the Isabel East Side Trail, the Main Trail, The Cam Snell Side Trail and the Glen Cross Side Trail. The terrain is undulating and mostly hardwood forests with several streams flowing in the ravines.

Decew Loop

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):

Meet at DeCew House, DeCew Rd, Thorold (Map 3, km 29.8)

Hike Leader(s): Gary & Donna Sands Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8 km

Description

Good Companions - Spencer's Adventure. Map 8.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Park Avenue, Greensville – beside the playground. Park Ave. is south of Hwy 8 just 50m west of Bullocks Corners. Take Hwy 8 north from Dundas or take Brock Rd. south from Hwy 5.
Hike Leader(s): Stella Parr Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 8 km

Description

We will hike from Greensville along Spencer Creek to Christie Lake and return via a similar route.

Leader: Stella Parr. 905-628-6436 or scparr@yahoo.ca

Cedar Springs Rd. to Guelph Line

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Fisher Access (Springer Cres.) just off of Highview Dr. which is just north of Hwy 5 off of Cedar Springs Rd.
Hike Leader(s): Karen Capindale-Smith 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, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing

Description

We will hike in/out from Fisher Access to Guelph Line through beautiful woodland with a few strenuous hills.

Remember to bring water and a snack. icers may be necessary.

Contact Info: jsmith62cogeco.ca or (905)332-7254; hike morning use cell (905)749-0914

Oakville East Ravines

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Oakville
Hike Leader(s): Anne Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing

Description

Oakville many ravines provide some interesting and good trails. We will explore some of these ravines. Meet in the parking lot of the Oakville Municipal offices on the east side of Trafalgar Rd. just north of the QEW and on the south side of White Oaks Blvd. Park in the area facing Trafalgar Rd. Bring a snack/lunch and water. Leaders: Anne and Phill Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com

Bert Lowe Loop

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Merritt Trail parking lot beside Sobeys, 344 GlendaleAve. St.Catharines. (Map 3, km 21.9)
Hike Leader(s): Vince Zvonar Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 21 kms

Description

Bayview Escarpment Provincial Nature Preserve

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the north-east corner of the parking lot at Home Depot on Highway 26 on the east side of Owen Sound.
Hike Leader(s): Peter Harris Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk: 4 to 5 km/h
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing., Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: 9.8 km

Description

The hike will start at 45.4 on Map 30 which is on St. Vincent-Sydenham Townline 1.7 km north of Highway 26 just east of Woodford. We will follow the main trail to 55.2 on Map 30. A short car shuttle will be needed. If a car shuttle can not be arranged then the hike will be 13 km. Bring snacks and water. The hike will probably take 4 hours. For more information contact the hike leader at 519-374-3468. If there is sufficient snow base then please bring snowshoes.

Lavender North

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Blue Mountain Section, Map 21. Meet at Lavender Cemetery roadside parking about .5 Km east of Lavender Hill Rd on Mulmur-Nottawasaga Town Line.
Hike Leader(s): Pat Foley and Tristan Goguen Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 13.5 km

Description

We will hike from the cemetery over to the start of the Blue Mountain section then up to Grey Rd 9 and back. This hike offers a variety of terrain, along crevices, through forest, fields and along side the Noisy River and a beautiful wetland. Bring snacks and adequate water.  Hiking shoes or boots recommended.

Loree Forest / Escarpment Climb Loop

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Craigleith Ski Club North lot parking on Craigleith Rd near Sleepy Hollow Rd.
Hike Leader(s): Ruth Hayworth Click here to contact leader to register; registered hikers will be contacted about cancellations.
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Strenuous, Some steep sections
Length of Hike: approx. 13 km

Description

We will climb up the escarpment on the switch back path and then join the Bruce trail at km 2.3 and follow the trail through the Loree Forest until we meet the Loree Forest side trail and then descent the escarpment to return to our meeting spot.  Bring lunch, snacks and sufficient water.

Participant Guidelines

1. All kms. mentioned are according to maps in Edition 29 of The Bruce Trail Reference.
2. Please arrive 10 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. For spring and summer hikes bring sunscreen, insect repellent and water.
6. Please leave dogs at home.

Merritt Trail Loop

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):

Meet-12 Mile Creek parking lot on Glendale Ave near Pelham Road St. Catharines.

Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8 km

Description