Crawford Lake (reservation required)

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the first parking lot at Crawford Lake at 9:15 am. Reserve your time at conservationhalton.ca

Hike Leader(s): Karen Bergmann Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6-7 kms

Description

Meeting at 9:15 am in the first parking lot, we will hike a loop around the hiking trails.  This is a short hike but with a few rocky places. Parking reservations required.

Car Hike: Toronto Section Hike to Spirit Tree Estate Cidery

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Boston Mills Road and Mississauga Road (48.0k marker, Map 14) – northwest corner

Hike Leader(s): David Rowney and Magdalena Vanderkooy 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), Variable
Distance: 9.1 k

Description

Join us for a mid-week 9.1K  hike from Terra Cotta Cotta Conservation area to Boston Mills. Our journey should take about 2 1/2 hours to complete. When we finish, there will be an opportunity to stop in at the Spirit Tree Estate for hot apple cider, baked goods or to purchase a Christmas basket for your family. If there is interest among the group , there is also a bistro where you may enjoy a full sit-down lunch.

We will start by shuttling some cars to the Tenth Line where we will park, then enter Terra Cotta Conservation area. This hike will take us through the park on the main Bruce Trail through mature forests, meadows and river valleys.  The  terrain will vary, there will be some hilly sections and sections with uneven, rocky terrain, making footing tricky to navigate. On arrival back at our cars, and after retrieving our shuttle vehicles, you will have an option to carry on to Spirit Tree Cidery, which is a 1 k drive away, with your hike leaders.

December weather can be unpredictable with cold winds, rain, sleet or snow! So, dress for the weather, keeping in mind to dress in layers and get your icers packed. Hiking shoes/boots are required and hiking poles are recommended. Bring plenty of fluids, including electrolytes, and a snack.

As this is a group hike, please consider your fitness level before registering.  We will be walking at a pace of 3km – 4km per hour and everyone is expected to keep up with the person in front of them for the duration of the hike.

Plan to arrive at the meeting place by 9:45 a.m. as we will start the car shuffle to the hike starting point at 10 a.m. sharp.  Further details will be provided to registered hikers a few days prior to the hike. Please indicate to the leaders if you wish to dine with us and we will work on reservations.

Winter Festival of Lights Hike

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Night
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Floral Showhouse, Niagara River Parkway, just south of the Falls. Parking Fee. Annual parking passes are the best rates.

Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5-6km

Description

Get into the holiday spirit with a walk among the Festival of Lights.  Wear warmer clothes than you normally would for a hike so you can comfortably take photos.

Hot apple cider and treats will be shared following the hike.  You are welcome to bring a treat to share.