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- 30June 30, 2019
Esther's Bluff
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/esthers-bluff/Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location: Meet 1:15 p.m. at Kemble Arena. This is in Kemble on the east side of Kemble Rock Rd just south of Concession 20.
Hike Leader(s): Danuta Valleau Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footingThis hike passes through farmland and an extensive hardwood forest. Approximately 2 to 3 hours. Map 34. For more information phone: 519-534-1788.
Rotary Park
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/rotary-park-4/Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Rotary Park, Pelham Rd., St.Catharines
Hike Leader(s): Dave Wilson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8 kmDescription
- 01July 1, 2019
Radial Trail , Hamilton
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/radial-trail-hamilton-9/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot of the Chedoke Golf Club in Hamilton.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10 kmDescription
Hamilton Radial Trail +/- 10km loop.
Hike Leader : Daljeet Juneja email : ds.jds.juneja@gmail.com
Phone : 905 -870- 3088. - 02July 2, 2019
Easy Nature Ramble
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/easy-nature-ramble-2/Hosting Club: Peninsula
Location (Google Maps): Cemetery Road and Petrel Point. Meet at Lion’s Head Cemetery, east from Hwy 6 on Cemetery Rd.
Hike Leader(s): Mike Marshall 519 596 8290Terrain: Easy
Distance: 2 kmDescription
Explore both popular and hidden spots on the Bruce Peninsula. These outings provide a leisurely appreciation of the environment with an emphasis on the flora.Our first stop is the ANSI-protected cemetery bog where we will be treated to a display of Showy Lady Slippers. On to Petrel Point where Round-leaved and Slender-leaved Sundew, Bog Orchid, Lobelia, Loesel’s Twayblade, Cotton Grass, Indian Plantain,Rue and Sweetgale can be observed from the boardwalk.
Tuesday Evening Not-the-Bruce Trail Hike
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/tuesday-evening-not-the-bruce-trail-hike-7/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8 kmDescription
This loop hike takes in the trails of Lower Dundas Valley, starting from the parking lot in front of East Side Mario’s in Universiy Plaza on Osler Dr. in Dundas. Wear boots and bring water. Optional pub stop will follow.
Leader: Richard Reble at reblerichard@gmail.com - 03July 3, 2019
Malcolmson Park
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/malcolmson-park/Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in Malcolmson Park at end of Niagara St & Lakeshore Rd, St.Catharines.
Hike Leader(s): Gary & Donna Sands Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 9 kmDescription
Lavender to Dunedin Ravine Nature Reserve
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/lavender-to-dunedin-ravine-nature-reserve/Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Location: Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Horton’s on First St. in Collingwood.
Hike Leader(s): Mary-lynne Chenard Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10 kmWe will carpool to km 0.0 at Lavender in the Blue Mountain Section, leaving a car along the way at km 8.5. Following the Main
Trail north through open fields and mixed hardwoods, we will
descend to and cross the Noisy River. We will then climb out of
the valley and follow the trail north passing through the new
(1.5 km) Dunedin Ravine Nature Reserve to km 8.5 where the
hike will terminate. Bring water and a lunch.Good Companions - Felker's Falls
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/good-companions-felkers-falls/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Stoney Creek, Battlefield Park, 43.2174373/-79.7679738Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6 kmDescription
Meet in the parking lot of Battlefield Park at the corner of King Street and Centennial Parkway, Stoney Creek. From the QEW follow Centennial Pkwy south to where it intersects with King Street. If coming from the Lincoln Alexander Pkwy and north on the Red Hill Valley Pkwy, turn right on King Street West and continue east to the intersection of King Street and Centennial.We will carpool to Kingsview Drive off Mud Street on the mountain. The hike overall is downhill, although the trail has ups and downs. There are views of Lake Ontario and we pass by Felker’s Falls. There is one section where the descent is steeper. A shorter but good hike for a hot summer day.
Bring water and a snack.
Hike leader: Janina Vanderpost kayakhiker1@gmail.com 905-521-2296Walk for Health and Fun - West Hamilton
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/walk-for-health-and-fun-west-hamilton-10/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Location (Google Maps): Corner of Mohawk and Upper Paradise in the Westcliffe Mall parking lot (near Food Basics)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footingDescription
Climb the steps and walk the streets and trails of West Hamilton. We will hike sections of the Bruce Trail as well as the trails of Iroquoia Heights. There will be weekly walks all summer. Now we are all getting older we are not hiking as fast as we used to. Hike is cancelled if there is heavy rain.
Leader: Paul Lewis (905) 331-8600 or email: outdooractive@hotmail.com - 04July 4, 2019
Spring Valley Jersey Side Rd
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/spring-valley-jersey-side-rd/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Ancaster Meet at the Ancaster Little League Baseball Field on the Jerseyville Side Rd.Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 11 kmDescription
This 11 km loop hike will take approximately 3 hours and is at a medium pace over strenuous terrain. There is no dropout point. No dogs please.
Depart: 10:00 am. Meet at the Ancaster Little League Park.
Directions: From Hamilton take 403 W to Ancaster. Exit at Wilson St. turn right. At the traffic circle exit at Meadowbrook St. (3nd Exit). Take Meadowbrook to Jerseyville Side Rd. Turn Right. Pass the high school, Little League Park is on the right at the bottom of the hill.
Hike Description: Several loops in The Dundas Valley.Bring a snack and water, sunscreen and insect repellent. Hike Leader: Lorraine Sherred 13hiking13@gmail.com email please - 05July 5, 2019
Burlington Waterfront Evening Hike
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/burlington-waterfront-evening-hike-10/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Location: Meet in the Lakeshore Road parking lot just east of the Waterfront Centre and restaurant
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footingDescription
This will be a brisk walk along Lake Ontario, to the canal and back. Hike will be cancelled in poor weather.Hike Leader: Lorne Carruthers. For information call Lorne at 905- 315-8762 or email: l.carruthers@hotmail.com
- 06July 6, 2019
Ganaraska Trail End to End - Cancelled
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/ganaraska-trail-end-to-end-3/Hosting Club: Niagara
Location: Ganaraska Trail
Hike Leader(s): Vanessa Miranda Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 20-25km/dayPace ~ 4km/hour, Intermediate level. Please note: hike dates, time and distance are subject to be changed in the event of extreme heat/humid weather. ** Carry please sunblock, hat, cold drinks, electrolytes to prevent heat strokes, dehydration and sunburn. Sign up on the Meetup HIKING TEAM GTA, Find us on Facebook as HIKING TEAM GTA
Niagara End to End #4 Quarry Road to Staff Avenue
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/niagara-end-to-end-4-quarry-road-to-staff-avenue/Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Louth Conservation Area parking lot on Staff Ave. Jordan. (Map 4, near km 49.3) Carpool.
Hike Leader(s): Jacques Boilard Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 15.2 kmDescription
Margaret Paull Side Trail
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/margaret-paull-side-trail/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): Mary Jane McIntyre Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 5 kmWe will carpool to the end of the 6th Line at Km 13.3 (turn north
off the 15th Sideroad), in the Beaver Valley section. We will hike
along the Bruce Trail heading north to km 11.3 where it joins up
with the Margaret Paull Side Trail. We will follow the Side Trail
back to the main trail, then return to the cars. Bring water and a
snack.Eugenia Falls
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/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 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 9.5 kmWe will carpool to the Beaver Valley Lookout on route 13, leave
a car and then proceed to the parking lot at Eugenia Falls, km
56.2 of the Beaver Valley Section. From here we make our way
north, along a hilly escarpment trail and at km 47.9 we leave the
trail. We will continue, with great views, along route 13 back to
the Beaver Valley Lookout. Bring water and a lunch.Woodend Conservation Area
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/woodend-conservation-area/Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at entrance to Woodend Conservation Area on Taylor Rd. NOTL. (Map 2, km 15.2)
Hike Leader(s): Debbie Demizio Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12 kmDescription
Off-trail Exploration of the Niagara Escarpment in the Kolapore Uplands
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/off-trail-exploration-of-the-niagara-escarpment-in-the-kolapore-uplands/Hosting Club: Beaver Valley
Location (Google Maps): Map 25 Meet at the Kolapore parking lot on Grey Road 2, .5 km south of km 23.8.
Hike Leader(s): Bruce King Click here to contact leader to register; registered hikers will be contacted about cancellations.
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Length of Hike: 8 kmDescription
We will initially hike on part of the Kolapore trails, and then go off trail along the base of the Niagara Escarpment, then return on the Kolapore trails. Hiking distance is about 8 km, but hiking time is 3 – 3 1/2 hours due to some rough terrain. Bring lunch and water.