8:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills

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, Sun Screen Bug Spray, snack, and dress for the weather

Rattlesnake Point - Crawford Lake Loop Hike

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Rattlesnake Pont Conservation Area

Hike Leader(s): Pati Greenwood, Jeff Dowsett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 15 km

Description

This will be a loop hike starting and ending on the Rattlesnake Point Side Trail.  We will hike along the main trail as well as BT side trails to Crawford Lake, we hike the main trail loop at Crawford Lake and head back through the Nottawasaga Canyon.  This route will feature a few hills and some uneven, rocky terrain.

August weather can be hot, muggy and buggy!  Dress for the weather, keeping in mind that insects, including ticks, will be out in full force.  Take appropriate precautions to avoid insect bites, including using repellent and wearing clothing that covers the legs and arms.  Hiking boots are required and poles and recommended.  Bring plenty of water and/or other hydration and a snack.

Parking reservations must be obtained from Conservation Halton (https://www.conservationhalton.ca/) .  Please arrive at 8:15 am as we will leave promptly at 8:30 am.

Urban Walk: Valley View Park Thornhill

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), Variable
Distance: 6-7 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

9:15 Short hike, Pelham Road, Short Hills

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

Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 kms

Description

Hike the main and sidetrails in Shorthills Provincial Park. Please wear hiking boots, bring water and insect repellant. Check yourself for ticks following the hike.

Speyside Loops

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): 17 Sideroad Side Trail parking lot
From HWY 401 in Milton, take Road 25 north approx. 9.5 km, turn right on 17 Sideroad
Follow to the dead end.

Hike Leader(s): Jerry Bakker Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 14 km

Description

We are hiking the Speyside loops which include 1 km of road walking on the 4th line.

We will stop for lunch on the trail and based upon how we are feeling, decide if we will hike 3, 4 or 5 of the loops.

It will be approximately 14 km and take 4 hrs if we hike 5 loops.

There will be a lot of rocks but no big climbs.