8:00 Iroquoia E2E #3

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): 87.3 to 68.8 1826 Snake Road. Roadside Parking N43.317174 W79.892363 Car Pool to West side of Walkers Line Across from Cemetery. 87.3 N43.419107 W79.861377 Paid Parking

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 18.5k

Description

This is the 3rd of 7 hikes to complete the Iroquoia section of the Bruce Trail. Dress for the weather and bring icers, gators, snacks and water

Car Hike: Seaton Trail North

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Seaton trail head at Whitevale village

Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri , 19 Willowbrook Rd Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk, Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 14-17KM

Description

We will hike along Seaton trail and enjoy the lovely sceneries of forest and river at the same time

Red Hill Creek to MacDui Dr. (+Sidetrails) Shuttle Hike

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Sideways
Location (Google Maps): Red Hill Creek Side Trail to MacDui Dr. Side Trail

Hike Leader(s): Freddy Wang Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 16.6 km

Description

This is one for the badge hunters. We’ll not only complete 12.3 km of the Bruce Trail, we’ll also complete all following side trails along the way as there-and-backs: Mohawk, Red Hill, Kingsview Dr., Paramount Park, Glover Mountain Rd., New Mountain Rd, Veever’s Park, Oakridge Drive, Millen Road, and MacDui Drive which will count towards the Iroquoia Side Trail Challenge badge.

We will meet at the street parking on MacDui Drive, then shuttle to the Mohawk 4 Ice Centre on Mountain Brow Blvd. From there, we will complete the Mohawk Side Trail, then hike east along the Bruce Trail through King’s Forest, Felker’s Conservation Area, Devil’s Punch Bowl, and returning to MacDui Dr. Side Trail back to our cars. We will be in the forest for the majority of the hike. 

Bring water, snacks, and clothing layers. Poles optional. Please arrive at 8:15 am as we will leave promptly at 8:30 am.

Questions? Contact Hike leader – Freddy Wang – fwang175@gmail.com. 416-788-1567. 

Please check email before leaving home. Hike may be cancelled due to weather. Please contact hike leader if you need to cancel last minute. Thank you.

Bognor Marsh

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the north-east corner of the parking lot at Home Depot on Highway 26 on the east side of Owen Sound.

Hike Leader(s): Maureen McFarland Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, There might be icy and slippery sections.
Distance: 6.5 kms

Description

We will explore Bognor Marsh and hope to keep our feet dry if the ground is frozen.  We take the main trail around the marsh and continue north until we meet the Bognor Marsh Side Trail.  We return via the side trail to the parking lot on the main trail.  Depending upon the conditions, icers or snowshoes may be needed.  Hiking poles are helpful.  (Map 29).

If you wish to meet at Bognor Marsh, please contact the hike leader.

Margaret Paull

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Register on-line or sign-in morning of hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.

Hike Leader(s): Myra Campbell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 5km

Description

We will drive via Grey Rd 119 to the end of the 6th Line in the Beaver Valley section. We will hike along the white blazed trail to km 11.3 where it joins up with the Margaret Paull Side Trail. We will follow the side trail back to the white blazed trail, then return to the cars. Bring water and a snack. Map 24 Ed. 30