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

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

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

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

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.

2 pm Decew to Morningstar Mill

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Decew House, Decew Rd., Thorold, On (Map 3, km 29.8)
Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5.3km

Description

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

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.