Derby Forest Trails

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Family Hike
Location (Google Maps): North end of Concession 3 where it dead ends (north of km 98.7) Map 32
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.
Distance: 4 km

Description

We will explore the trails in Derby Forest.

Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills

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

Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12k

Description

Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. Register for each hike

Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills

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

Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance

Hike Leader(s): Vince Zvonar Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12k

Description

Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. Register for each hike

9:15am Short Hike, Pelham Road, Short Hills

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

Short Hills, Pelham Rd., Entrance

Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7k

Description

Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills. Bring water and a snack, bug spray and sun screen

Woodend, Wetland Ridge and Margaret K Side Trails Hike

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

Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Road parking lot

Hike Leader(s): Larry Lloyd Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: Approximately 6 km

Description

Meet At Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Road parking lot and hike the Woodend, Wetland Ridge & Margaret K Side Trails as well as the main trail. 

Niagara Falls Sight seeing hike

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Islands parking lot #1, the east side of Burning Springs Hill Road Dufferin Islands parking lot #1, the east side of Burning Springs Hill Road
Hike Leader(s): Dan Wilson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-7 km

Description

This 1.5 hr hike will be a tour around beautiful Niagara Falls.  Walking along the Niagara River by the Falls. There is a parking fee. 

8:00 am Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):

Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan

Hike Leader(s): Marion Hanover Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Fast
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12k

Description

From Jordan Hollow Hike the main trail to Moyer Road or Louth and Return. You must register for each hike

Decew House to Morningstar Mill

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

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

Hike Leader(s): Dan Wilson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5.3 km

Description

This hike follows the main trail along Moody lake to the Morningstar Mill side trail, past the DeCew Falls to Morningstar Mill.

Short Hike Jordan 9:15am

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):

Jordan Hollow Park

Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7k

Description

Hike along the Jordan Creek to Upper Balls Falls or the Jim Rainforth Trail. You must register for each hike

Fox Ridge Rd to Ken Young Side Trail

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Blue Mountain Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Horton’s on First St. in Collingwood.
Hike Leader(s): Annette Sandberg (705) 795-9700 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 km

Description

We will drive to and park the cars at the westerly end of Fox Ridge Rd in the Beaver Valley Section.
We begin to hike south at km 39.3 with descents and an ascent through a spectacular natural pass.
Continuing south to km 43.5, we will then take the Ken Young Side Trail
and hike north to meet up with the white blazed trail, retracing our steps back to the cars.
Bring a snack or lunch and water.

Rockway Conservation Area

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):

Rockway Conservation Area

Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: Approximately 6 km

Description

Starting out at Rockway Community Centre we will hike the side trail and main trail.  Beautifully wooded, hilly area with water fall views.  Terrain can be challenging with rocks & steep hills.  Pace is moderate. Hiking boots  & poles are strongly recommended.

Hike #2 Loree Forest Lollipop

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Blue Mountain Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Horton’s on First St. in Collingwood.
Hike Leader(s): Michael Treuman (416) 518-0489 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 5 km

Description

We will drive to the parking area on the 21st Sideroad at the Loree Forest.
This is a circular hike that proceeds north along the access road to the Loree Forest.
We then hike east along a forest trail and then west to arrive at the top of the Georgian Peaks ski club. Then we proceed west to arrive at the start point. There are several views of the Bay along the way.
Bring a snack and water.
Optional lunch stop afterwards at Ravenna General Store.
Map: 24 Edition 30