9:00 Welland Canals Hikes #2 and #3 Woodend and Sobey's Parking lot

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):

1. Sobey’s Parking lot, Glendale Ave, St. Catharines N43.136490 W79.216689
2. Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Rd , NOTL N43.143377 W79.167212

Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: First hike: 8.5 km Second Hike: 9 km

Description

We will complete Hikes #2 and #3 of the new Welland Canals Badge series .  We will meet at Sobey’s Parking lot at 9:00 and complete the loopish hike.  We will then move our vehicles to the start point for the next hike, which is Woodend parking lot on Taylor Rd      

Sobey’s Hike:  9 km

Woodend hike  8.5 km

Please refer to the Badge section of the NBTC website for information about all 4 hikes and the required pictures.

Mount Nemo Hiking Trails from Walkers Line

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Conservation Halton parking area on the west side of Walkers Line.
Directions to meeting place: Drive the QEW-403 to Walkers Line, exit and drive north on Walkers Line for 13.2 km. The Mt. Nemo Conservation parking lot is just beyond the intersection of Walkers Line and Side Rd 2.

Hike Leader(s): Victoria Best Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 8-9 km

Description

The hike begins with a strenuous, steep and rocky accent to the top of the escarpment. Expect uneven surfaces which may be slippery. Hiking boots and icers required. No running shoes. Hiking poles are recommended. Bring snack and beverage. No dogs please.
Please arrive at 9:45 for a 10:00AM departure. Register using the hiking schedule.
Cancellations the morning of the hike please call 905-257-6815.
Pre-pay and reserve parking at www.conservationhalton.ca

Lindenwood Loops

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Snowshoe Hike
Location (Google Maps): The Owen Sound Galaxy Theatre parking lot. Meet at the tall “Galaxy Centre” sign next to the traffic lights, or at the parking lot on Lindenwood Road.

Hike Leader(s): Franziska Edney Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing., Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: 8.7 kms, or less

Description

We will meet at Galaxy Theatre Parking for car pooling at 1:00 pm or at the Lindenwood Road Parking at 1:30 pm. We will hike the Lindenwood Loop plus the Lindenwood Pond Loop, if conditions allow and hikers are interested. There are no hills, but the full distance will make it a 2.5 hr hike or snowshoe hike.  Please bring water and snow shoes. If there is not much snow, bring your grippers. Please contact the hike leader if you have any questions at 519 379 2573, or if you are interested in car pooling. Map 33