Car Hike: Blue Mountains E2E 2/3

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Map 22- Km 21.9, Nattawasaga Bluffs Conservation Area. Coordinates N 44.342784,W 80.210628

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

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr)
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly
Distance: 25 km

Description

Second hike in the Blue Mountains E2E series. This is the longest hike of the series. Beautiful, hilly and challenging. Please bring 2litres of water. Arrive 15 minutes early. The meeting place parking is a paid parking, everyone is expected to pay their  share of  the parking fees. We will shuttle to km 46.8 and hike back.

WEDNESDAY WALKERS - Falling Water - Graham's Hill

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Park in the small BTC parking lot on the north side of Graham’s Hill Road, just west of where the Trail crosses Graham’s Hill Road at km 74.2, Map 26, Edition 31

Hike Leader(s): Margaret Yaraskavitch Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Some rocky footing, Some steep sections
Length of Hike: 4.2 km

Description

This is a there-and-back hike along a varied stretch of Valley edge. Karst topography, old growth forest and streams with waterfalls are on our route as well as meadow and wild fruit trees. There are long views across the Valley.

Guidelines

1. Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the hike.
2. Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate attire for the weather and the terrain.
   Hiking poles are a good idea in any season, especially if the terrain is rocky or slippery. In winter, snowshoes or icers/crampons are needed when conditions dictate.
   Wearing appropriate clothing and footwear prevents injuries and shows consideration for a safe and positive group hiking experience.
3. Always carry I.D. and your health card.
4. Bring sufficient water and snacks (or lunch if indicated). A minimum of 1L of water is recommended on all hikes, and 3L is recommended for long, challenging hikes in the heat of the summer.
5. Bring sunscreen and insect repellent (for spring and summer hikes).
6. Bring your own first aid kit.
7. Please leave dogs at home.

Cootes Paradise South Shore Trails

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps):

Princess Point parking lot – see map below

Hike Leader(s): Ted Bossence Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 7.5 km

Description

We will walk the trails to and from the McMaster University campus on mostly good trails with a few hills along the way.  Please be at the start point by 9:45 am and we will leave by 10:00 am.  RBG parking pass or paid parking at Princess Point.  Bring bug repellant, sunscreen, water and a snack.  I will cancel in the case of rain – please check your email the evening before the hike.  I will email you the day before the hike with contact information for cancellations after 3:30 pm on the day prior to the hike.