Heather & Steve's 3rd Annual Fall Cairn2Cairn - Dufferin Hi-Lands section, Nov 4,5,6

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at BTC parking lot located off 15 Sideroad, 40 metres west of Prince of Wales Rd and we will shuttle to Lavender to begin our hike

Hike Leader(s): Steven White Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 17.1

Description

Hike the challenging Dufferin Hi-Lands section 56 kms over 3 days. We will meet each morning at 7:45 and be ready to shuttle at 8:00. Hikers will take turns shuttling and taking drivers to their cars each day.

Hikers should wear layered clothing, hiking boots, poles, hat, sunscreen, bug spray, rain gear and bring plenty of water, snacks and lunch. We will hike rain or shine.

Full itinerary will be emailed to hikers the week before the first hike.

Urban Walk: Valley View Park Thornhill

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot is off Sycamore Drive East of Bayview , across Starbucks plaza
Bus 91 from Finch east station stops at Sycamore station.

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

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Hilly, 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 Creak, in return we stop in Huntington park and have snack under beautiful shed ,

Even it is considered Urban walk, it is urban hike as we have some up and down hills and tree roots, please bring your hiking poles, water and snacks,

phone number for the day of hike 289 588 6482

9:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills NEW TIME

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, , snack, and dress for the weather

9:15 Short Hike - Short Hills Park, Pelham Rd

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Provincial Park, Pelham Rd, Thorold, ON

Hike Leader(s): Debbie Demizio Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~ 6kms

Description

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

Silver Creek, Map 13.

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Park at 8th Line, across from 8th Line Side Trail connecting with Great Esker ST.
Driving directions: From Highway 401, north on Trafalgar Road, it will merge with Highway 7 – turn left and continue on Highway 7, turn right on Sideroad 22 (at Esso), left on 8th Line to road-side parking.

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

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 12 km

Description

BEAUTY OF FALL COLOURS:
Will hike Main Bruce Trail and side trails in Silver Creek area, Great Esker, Irwin Quarry and Roberts ST.
– bring water and snack.
– poles recommended.
– dress for chilly weather.

Optional refreshment stop after hike at Main Market or other place in the area.

Friendship Trail (City View Park to Grindstone Creek Loop)

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Meet at City View Park parking lot (South Entrance), Burlington. Located just south of Hwy #5 off of Kerns Rd.

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: 10km +

Description

This 10.5 km hike will follow the main BT along the edge of the escarpment for great views of the Skyway bridge , Lake Ontario and surrounding area. We will continue to the outskirts of Waterdown and down into/out of the Grindstone Creek via the McNally and Waterdown Rd Side trails and main BT. Please dress in layers and bring water and a snack. Icers may be necessary.

Expect baked goods 🙂

Noisy River Provincial Nature Reserve

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps):

(Google Maps) Blue Mountain Section, Map 21. Meet at roadside parking at Km 54.9 on Mulmur-Nottawasaga Townline, 550 metres east of Lavender Hill Road at the cemetery at 9:30 am or at the SuperBurger parking lot (north-west corner of Hwy 89/Hwy 10 intersection) for car pooling at 9:00 am.

Hike Leader(s): Tony Evangelista, Les Babbage, Inge Eckerick, Julie Daley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate
Distance: Long Hike 6.6 km Short hike 4 km

Description

From the Lavender cemetery, we will shuttle to roadside parking on County Rd 9 at Km 6.1. We will then hike back through the scenic Noisy River Provincial Nature Reserve to the small, but historic, village of Lavender, where the Dufferin Hi-Land Section ends. The shorter hike will turn around and return to County Rd 9 parking after about 2 km. Bring water and snacks. Hiking poles are recommended.