Urban Walk: Valley View Park Thornhill 157

Hosting Club: Toronto

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 (km): 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.

Although this is considered an “Urban Walk”, you can expect some hills up and down and uneven surfaces with tree roots. Please bring 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, Pelham Road entrance, Short Hills

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Provincial Park, Pelham Road entrance

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 of Short Hills Provincial Park.   Please note that there are some steep hills and rocky sections on the trails so you should have some hiking experience before joining this hike.  Please bring water, hiking poles and icers.

Forks of the Credit

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Mississauga Rd. intersection with Elora-Cataract Trailway.
Driving direction: From Highway 401, north on Mississauga Rd., pass through Belfountain village, after crossing Cataract Rd. and Elora-Cataract Trailway, park on either side of the road.
Alternate direction: North on Highway 410, continue on Highway 10, at Caledon Village, left on Charleston Sideroad (24), left on Mississauga Rd., drive 2 km to the roadside 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
Distance: 11 km

Description

Will enter Forks of the Credit Conservation Area using Elora-Cataract Trailway and hike main Bruce Trail, Mill Pond Trail and parts of conservation trails.
Bring water and snack; poles are recommended.
Optional refreshment stop at one of the cafes nearby – more information on the hiking day.

Island Lake Loop

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

Island Lake Conservation Area. Meet at Vicki Barron Lakeside Trail Parking at south end of Hurontario Street, about 1 km south of 5 Sideroad, Mono. You can access 5 Sideroad from Hockley Rd, about 1 km east of Hwy 10, where Hockley Road bends to the north. Hurontario is the first turn on the right after the gravel pit.

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 8.5 km; Shorter hike: 4 km

Description

We will hike the Vicki Barron Lakeside Trail loop. The shorter hike will turn back after about 2 km. Optional coffee/lunch stop in Orangeville. Dress for the weather and bring icers and poles if we have an early snowfall or icy conditions.

Walk In Nature Series (WINS) - Silent Valley loop trails

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking at the dead end of 2nd Concession Rd. S., 1.6 km north of Grey Rd 18. This location is found near km 34 on Map 30 of Edition 31 of the Bruce Trail Reference.
For directions using GPS Coordinates, open a map on your device by following the link embedded in “Google Maps” at the start of this description or copy them from here: 44.55569, -80.75076

Hike Leader(s): Stewart Brown Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
Distance: 6 km

Description

The Walk In Nature Series (WINS) consists of short loop hikes in the Sydenham section of the Bruce Trail that combine nature appreciation with fitness in a safe and welcoming group environment led by an experienced hike leader.  Consider these hikes to be appointments with yourself in nature that promote health and fitness.

After Christmas, a walk in nature is just what the doctor ordered. On this hike, explore the rugged beauty and cultural history of the Silent Valley Nature Reserve.  We will hike through the massive boulders under the escarpment on Avalanche Side Trail, climb then descend the escarpment, survey the remnants of an old farm homestead and the historic wreckage of a plane crash.  The exact route on the Silent Valley loops may depend on the trail conditions on the day of the hike meaning we will not climb and descend the escarpment if it is too snowy, slippery or difficult.

Arrive 15 min early, dress in layers with good footwear. Hiking poles may be helpful. Bring water and a snack. See you there!