New Date & Time - Harrison Park and Inglis Falls

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot in Harrison Park by the Harrison Park Inn (north of km 96.7) Map 32
Hike Leader(s): Sheri Hatcher Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk: 4 to 5 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, There might be muddy sections., There might be sections with water on the trail.
Distance: 10 km

Description

On this brisk hike we encounter a variety of terrain. We start on the Harrison Park Side Trail, which meets both the Main Trail (upper trail) and the Palisades Side Trail (lower trail). The Main Trail is quite spectacular with rocky and steep sections. Weather permitting, we will do this section but if it appears too slippery we will do the Palisades Side Trail which will take us back to the Main Trail. From there we head to Inglis Falls and return via the Creamery Side Trail to Harrison Park.

Louth Conservation Area

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

Louth Conservation Area

Hike Leader(s): Bruce Manion Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: Approximately 6 km

Description

Hike will start out at Louth Conservation Area parking lot and hike the Louth Side trail and main trail to form a loop through the beautifully wooded conservation area with spectacular water fall views.  The terrain can be challenging with lots of rocks, crevices and hills.  Hiking boots & poles are strongly recommended.  Pace is medium to brisk at approximately 4 km/hr.

Rotary Park

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Rotary Park, St. Catherine’s

Hike Leader(s): Sheila Massey
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: Approximately 7 km

Description

We will hike the trails in & around Rotary Park.

Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills

Hosting Club: Niagara

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

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

Forks of the Credit

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Mississauga Rd. intersection with Elora-Cataract Trailway.
Driving direction: From Highway 401, north on Mississauga Rd., pass through Belfountain village, after crossing Cataract Rd. and Elora-Cataract Trailway, park on either side of the road.
Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Shafiq Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 13 km

Description

Will enter Forks of the Credit Conservation Area using the Elora-Cataract Trailway and hike the main Bruce Trail, Mill Pond, Cataract and Dorothy Medhurst Side Trails and parts of conservation trails. Lunch break at a lovely spot on the Credit River, arguably one of the best spots on the river.
COVID regulations to be observed throughout the hike, keeping a distance of 2 meters between hikers and wearing face mask when required. Bring your own bug spray and hand sanitizer, not to be shared.
Bring 2 litres of water and snack; poles are recommended.

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

Hosting Club: Niagara

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

Leisurely Pace: Bibbulmun Friendship Trail Start time: EARLY 8:00AM

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): Allison Thomas (705) 444-4616 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 7 km

Description

This is one of our Friendship trails running along BTC trails and other conserved
land north of Boyne Valley Provincial Park.
We will park at km 29.4 on 1st Line E in the Dufferin Hi-Land section.
The 7km figure eight hike will follow the white blazed trail to km 25.4,
looping back to the parking lot via the Oliver Creek Side Trail and the Moss Haven Side Trail.
Bring a lunch/snack and water.
The Bibbulmun Track in Western Australia stretches 1,000 km
from Kalamunda in the Perth Hills to the historic town of Albany on the south coast.
Map: 20 Edition 30

Medium Pace: Bibbulmun Friendship Trail Start time: EARLY 8:00AM

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): Terry Kimmerly (705) 351-2494 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 7 km

Description

This is one of our Friendship trails running along BTC trails
and other conserved land north of Boyne Valley Provincial Park.
We will park at km 29.4 on 1st Line E in the Dufferin Hi-Land section.
The 7km figure eight hike will follow the white blazed trail to km 25.4, looping
back to the parking lot via the Oliver Creek Side Trail and the Moss Haven Side Trail.
Bring a lunch/snack and water.
The Bibbulmun Track in Western Australia stretches 1,000 km
from Kalamunda in the Perth Hills to the historic town of Albany on the south coast.
Map: 20 Edition 30

8:00 am Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth

Hosting Club: Niagara

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

CANADA DAY HIKE: Rocklyn Creek Management Area Early Start 8:00AM

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): Allison Thomas (705) 444-4616 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10-12 km

Description

We will drive on Grey Rd 40 to the 11th Line, then head to trailhead via Deviation Rd in the Sydenham section.
We will hike in from here and make our way to the Rocklyn Creek for a Canada Day picnic.
We have several ascents, which means there will be descents as well.
Unbelievable rock walls and perhaps some exploring!!
Wear read and white and anything to show you are a proud Canadian!
Bring a snack and lunch and water.
Map: 28/29 Edition 30

Short Hike Jordan 9:15am

Hosting Club: Niagara

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

9 am Urban hike in Fonthill

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Harold Black Park, 953 Haist Street, Fonthill, On
Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6 km

Description

This is a leisurely walk on the Steve Bauer trail and urban sidewalks.

Woodford Escarpment and Crevice Springs Side Trails

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): Michelle Wacker (705) 730-8481 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 12 km

Description

We will park at km 44.2 on the St Vincent-Sydenham Townline. This hike takes us south on the white blazed trail exploring the Woodford Escarpment Side Trail and Waisberg Side Trail before stopping for lunch. We will hike through some crevices, see a giant pothole converted into a lime kiln, and other signs of an old pioneer settlement (church foundation) all while enjoying a beautiful escarpment edge. After lunch we will retrace our steps on the white blazed trail and explore the Crevice Springs Side Trail’s crevices formed when dolostone loosened from the face of the escarpment. Ultimately, we will descend through an interesting crevice called the “hole in the wall” before beginning our ascent.

Bring a snack or lunch and water.
Map: 30 Edition 30