Three days of hiking the Bruce Peninsula

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains

Location: Join us on this fundraiser for the BMBTC, where we will enjoy three days of hiking on the Bruce Peninsula.
Hike Leader(s): Kathy Hayman Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Join us on this fundraiser for the BMBTC, where we will enjoy
three days of hiking on the Bruce Peninsula. Volunteer hike leaders will offer a choice of hikes on the Bruce Trail each day: advanced, intermediate and less difficult.
Terrain includes challenging ascents and descents, roots, rocks, boulder beaches and beautiful scenery. You must be an experienced hiker in good
condition with proper hiking footwear. Hiking poles are recommended.
Two nights accommodation as well as six meals have been arranged in Tobermory from Wednesday, September 19 to September 21, 2019.

Contact Kathy Hayman at kathleen.hayman@yahoo.com to register.

Please include your Bruce Trail Conservancy member number when registering. It is helpful to include the level of hiking
you prefer (advanced, intermediate, less difficult) when registering.
Registration will begin June 8th and is limited to 50 hikers.
For information about hikes, contact Myra Campbell at myra_bert@icloud.com.

Port Weller East

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the end of Broadway Ave.,St Catharines
Hike Leader(s): Gary & Donna Sands Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8 km

Description

Hike along the spit trail.

Loree Forest Loop

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): Susan McDougall Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6 km

Description

We will carpool to the Loree Forest entrance pathway on the
21st Sideroad in the Beaver Valley section. We will walk north to
join the main trail, then continue to do a loop hike, with great
views, returning by the entrance pathway to the start point.
Bring water and snacks.

Old Baldy

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet at km 46.5 (4th Line A & Artemesia-EuphrasiaTownline) Map 26
Hike Leader(s): Stella Presthus Click here to contact leader to register; registered hikers will be contacted about cancellations.
Pace: Leisurely, Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Length of Hike: 2.5 hour, 7 km

Description

This is a loop hike using the Mac Kirk Side Trail plus main trail.  Ridgetop views of Kimberley Valley from Old Baldy lookout. Bring water, snacks.

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.

Good Companions/Rattlesnake Point Loop

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area
Hike Leader(s): Anne Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approximately 8 km.

Description

Come and enjoy this beautiful conservation area with its perfect views and spectacular cliffs. This is escarpment at its best. We will hike north, go down into the canyon, hike south and then ascend out of the canyon back to Rattlesnake. There is one long, steepish hill to go down and a long, but gentle hill to go back up. Bring a lunch/snack and water. Conservation pass or parking fee in effect. Rattlesnake is on the west side of Appleby Line, north of Derry Rd. at the top of the windy road. Map 11. Leader: Anne Armstrong/Phill Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com

An evening walk 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): George Govier Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Description

This series of evening walks will explore various routes within the city of Owen Sound. The walk will last for approximately 2 hours.

Walk for Health and Fun – West Hamilton

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Corner of Mohawk and Upper Paradise in the Westcliffe Mall parking lot (near Food Basics)
Hike Leader(s): Paul Lewis Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing

Description

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.