Good Companions - Dundas Driving Park to Tews Falls and Return

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps):

Dundas Driving Park – Main parking area – See map below

Hike Leader(s): Ted Bossence Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 7.5 km

Description

We will walk, following city streets, to the Tews Falls Side trail.  We will ascend the escarpment and onwards to view Tews Falls.  We will then return with a stop at the Dundas Peak Viewpoint and retrace our steps back to the Dundas Driving Park.  Bring water, sunscreen, bug repellant and a snack.  Hiking poles recommended.  Please arrive at the car park by 8:50 am in order to be walking by 9:00 am (note the earlier start time).  If you must cancel after 3:00 pm on Tuesday Sept 5, please inform me by text at 905 334-8752 or email at tedbossence@sympatico.ca .  I will inform you if the hike is cancelled due to rain.  Please check your email the evening before the hike.

Glen Huron - Keyhole - the Bluffs

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

Hike Leader(s): David Little Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10km

Description

We will park in Glen Huron near Station St and begin hiking west on the Ganaraska Trail to meet up with the white blazed trail at km 26.0. From here we head south heading towards the Nottawasaga Bluffs Conservation Area. After exploring the Keyhole Side Trail, we will loop around and back to the cars via the white blazed trail and the Betty Carter Side Trail. Bring a snack or lunch and water. Parking: Concession 8 South and Station St.

5:30 pm Niagara Glen (Gorge)

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Niagara Glen / Gorge

Hike Leader(s): Heather Howkins Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5 – 6k

Description

Evening hike in Niagara Gorge. We will  meet  by  the metal stairs into the gorge and follow the trail down to the river  and return up the metal stairs.

Please bring poles, water and bug spray.

This is a paid parking lot – the Niagara parks parking pass is valid at this location.

Evening Hike in Owen Sound followed by an opportunity for Refreshments

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: An evening walk.
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the municipal parking lot by the river on the west side of 1st Ave. E between 7th St. E and 8th St. E in Owen Sound.

Hike Leader(s): Harriet Nixon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk: 4 to 5 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: Approx 5 km

Description

Join us for an evening hike exploring Owen Sound trails and neighbourhoods followed by an opportunity for refreshments. No need to show up 15 minutes early. The hike will start at 7:00 pm. For further information contact Hike Leader Hrriet Nixon at harrietnixon@bmts.com  or Cell 519-373-6598.