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    May 23, 2025

    Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour

    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    05/23/2025
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    Hosting Club: Niagara

    Location (Google Maps): Park on King St, Centre St near Veteran’s Memorial Park

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Easy
    Distance: 6-7km

    Description

    Each Friday we will explore different neighbourhoods, trails and parkland throughout Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake.

    Moderate pace with some weeks entirely on sidewalks and roads while others may include a mix of trails and paved pathways.  Great way to build up endurance for longer more strenuous hikes.

    Prepare for cooler windy conditions on open parkland and along Lake Ontario and Niagara River trails.

    Plan to stay for conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea at Sweets and Swirls, Community Centre, 14 Anderson Lane, (just off Niagara Stone Rd), NOTL

    Hike #4 Dufferin Hi-Land 60th Anniversary Side Trail Highlights

    9:15 AM-1:30 AM
    05/23/2025
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    Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
    Category: General Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Park at roadside parking on north side of bridge over Boyne River on Prince of Wales Rd (Dufferin Rd 19) 1.2 km north of Hwy 89.

    Hike Leader(s): su Bate, Helen Bailey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 12 kms

    Description

    This is the rescheduled 4th (cancelled due to the ice storm) in a series of 6 loop hikes; each hike is between 9-12km in length.  If you hike all 6 of the hikes in this series, or otherwise hike 60 km in Dufferin during 2025, you qualify for the 60th Anniversary badge.

    Bring a drink and a snack.  The trail can be slippery, muddy at this time of the year.  Dress for the weather!  We will follow Prince of Wales Side Trail north to Primrose Loop Side Trail. taking the left fork and following Primrose Loop to intersection with Bruce Main Trail at km 16.7. We will take the Main Trail north, including a side trip up the Murphy’s Pinnacle Side Trail, then east to Boyne Valley Side Trail (km 18.8). Follow Boyne Valley east to 1st Line, south then west to Bruce Main Trail at km 15.2. Follow Main Trail north to km 16.7, then Primrose Loop, taking left fork where the loop begins, returning to parking via Prince of Wales Side Trail.

    West Rocks

    1:30 PM
    05/23/2025
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    Hosting Club: Sydenham
    Category: General Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Roadside Parking – north of km 96.1 at the end of Concession 3

    Hike Leader(s): Ian Mills

    Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
    Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, There might be muddy sections., There might be sections with water on the trail.
    Distance: 10 km

    Description

    We will be hiking along the escarpment overlooking the west end of Owen Sound entering the Main Trail at 96.1 km. After exploring the Main Trail we can then loop back via Derby Forest Side Trail to our parking location. We will see some nice views pass through some interesting terrain. Please bring water and a light snack if you are interested. BTC Map # 32 edition 31.


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