Car Hike: Niagara E2E 4/4

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Km 0.0, Queenston HeightsPark. Coordinates N 43.157826,W 79.052045 map 1. No winter maintenance. We may need to park at the restaurant up the road. Paying fees may apply.

Hike Leader(s): Smadar Junkin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr)
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 18.5 km.

Description

Last day of the series. Badge day, treats day. Please see details on hike 1 February 22. We will shuttle to km 18.5 and hike back. Be there at 8:15 so we are in the cars and ready to go by 8:30.

Urban Walk: Valley View Park Thornhill

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Parking lot is inside Sycamore Drive East of Bayview , north of Bayview Reservoir Park Playground

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 Creak,In return we stop in Huntington park and have snack under beautiful shed ,

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

9:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 10km

Description

Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. Register for each hike

Bring Poles, Icers, 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 entrance

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 and water. Bring icers in case of icy trail conditions.

CANCELLED -- West of Scotsdale

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Scotsdale Farm parking 13807 Trafalgar Rd. Map 13.

Hike Leader(s): Peter Leeney Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10 km

Description

This is a loop hike going west from Scotsdale Farm on a mixture of Main and Side Trails to the Trafalgar Side Trail and Reservoir Side Trail, then returning to the Farm by a different route.

Caledon Trail, Olde Base Line to Maclaren

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Caledon Hills Section, Map 14. Meet at the dead
end of Chinguacousy Rd, north of Olde Base Line (2.8, Edition 31)

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7km, short hike 4.8km

Description

We will hike north along the Main Trail through a wooded area, cross The Grange Sideroad, and continue to the Credit River bridge crossing on McLaren Rd, and return. The shorter hike will turn around at The Grange Sideroad. Car pooling is recommended due to limited parking. Those wishing to carpool, please meet at Party City in Orangeville at 8:45. Bring icers, poles and snack. Snowshoes may be helpful.