8:30 XMAS Hike and Gathering NEW LOCATION Rotary Park

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps): Rotary Park Pelham Road St Catherines

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7k

Description

This is our annual Christmas hike and Gathering.  A hike around Rotary park followed by a hike and Pot Luck lunch. Bring Poles, snack and a drink and dress for the weather

Urban Walk: Valley View Park Thornhill

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Parking lot at the corner of Bayview Ave, and Sycamore Dr. South of Highway 7
Sycamore Dr. is 3blocks south of highway 7 and 2 blocks north of John Street, parking lot is across plaza of Dollarama and Star box

Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot)
Distance: 7-8 km

Description

We will explore Valleyview and Maple view parks, and  walk  along  German Mill Creek, for a distance of 7-8 km. Difficulty Level: 2 (Moderate)

Hiking Around Rotary Park with Christmas Potluck to follow

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps): Rotary Park

Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 km

Description

This is our annual Christmas hike and Gathering.  A hike around Rotary park followed by a hike and Pot Luck lunch. Bring Poles, snack and a drink and dress for the weather

Rattle Snake Pt Conservation Area to Kilbride Park

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Kilbride parking lot behind Kilbride Public School (6611 Panton St.) by tennis courts (ignore oneway arrows) and shuttle to Rattlesnake Pt. Conservation Area. Drivers with Halton Conservation Passes will be needed to help with the shuttle and should preregister at Rattlesnake CA.

Hike Leader(s): Karen Capindale-Smith 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: +/- 16km

Description

From Rattlesnake Pt. CA we will follow conservation side trails and main BT along the escarpment and descend/ascend Nassagaweya Canyon into Crawford Lake CA. From there we will wind our way through the CA and on to the calcium pits/caves at Twiss Rd. the last leg of our hike will follow the main BT thru a nature reserve to the new “Kilbride Pass” and parking lot.

Please wear appropriate layers and bring water, snack and lunch. Icers  may be necessary

Baked goods should be expected:)

Dundas Driving Park to Dundas Peak and Tew's Falls return

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps):

Dundas Driving Park

Hike Leader(s): Craig Sim 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: 8k (approximate)

Description

A strenuous, hilly, up and down hike with great views. We park and meet in Dundas Driving Park not far from the washrooms, and follow city streets to trail leading to Dundas Peak and Tew’s Falls. Wear sturdy hiking shoes or hiking boots, bring icers, layers of clothing appropriate to weather, bring water and snack. Optional outing for beverage/food after.