8:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 10km

Description

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

Bring Poles water, snack, sunscreen and bug spray and dress for the weather

9:15 Short Hike - Pelham Road, Short Hills

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps): Pelham Road entrance, Short Hills Provincial Park

Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 kms

Description

Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills Provincial Park.  Bring hiking boots, water, sunscreen and bug spray.

Silent Valley Nature Reserve. In celebration of the 10th anniversary of this Nature Reserve

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Sydenham Club , Woodford, Map 30
Parking is available in the Woodford Community Hall parking lot as well as on Woodford Cres.

Hike Leader(s): Doris Harper Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 12 – 14 km depending on the number of side trails we include

Description

Hiking the side trails and the Bruce Trail main trail; Silent Valley – acquired by the Bruce Trail Conservancy 10 years ago, the Valley has a story to tell “a fascinating story of geology, history, and disaster.” You can learn more about the unique history of this former farm in a book written by Ron Savage, (volunteer with the Bruce Trail) titled  Silent Valley – A stunning jewel in a beautiful necklace.

MEET: 9:30 AM at the Woodford Community Centre Hwy 26 just east of Owen Sound.

From here we will shuttle to the parking area on 2nd Concession S. off Hwy 18. We will hike the Silent Valley Side Trail and loop through the additional side trails. There are several plaques of information on the property as well as artifacts, and an interesting landscape.

Following our exploration of the property we will hike the main trail back to Woodford. Along the way there are additional points of interest, including a look out over Bighead River Valley, a glacier spillway,  caves and crevasses.

The trail can be wet in places, consider bringing extra foot wear. Bring water, beverages, lunch, snacks, poles optional, but terrain can be rough in spots. Sunscreen, bug spray, a hat suggested.