9:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills NEW TIME

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):

Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance

Hike Leader(s): Lynskie Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk

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, snack, and dress for the weather

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 (km): 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.

Although this is considered an “Urban Walk”, you can expect some hills up and down and uneven surfaces with tree roots. Please bring hiking poles, Ice cleats  water and snacks.

phone number for the day of hike 289 588 6482

9:15 Short Hike - Short Hills Park, Pelham Rd

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Niagara

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 of Short Hills Provincial Park. Please note that there are some steep hills and rocky sections, so you should have some hiking experience before joining this hike. Please bring water, hiking poles and icers, as the trails can be icy at times.

Black History Month Hike

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the parking lot of the Ancaster outdoor pool, 263 Jerseyville Rd West. – car pooling recommended.

Hike Leader(s): Doris Harper Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: approximately 10 km

Description

From the parking area – 263 Jerseyville Rd. West – we will access the Spring Valley Trail and connect to the Dundas Valley hiking trails. We will visit the historic cabin, built by the first black settlers and to the Hermitage ruins. We will continue on the trails and then return to the parking area at the pool parking lot.

Dress warmly for  the weather, bring snacks, beverage of choice, consider thermos with warm drink.

Glen Haffy/Oak Ridges Trail

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Caledon Hills, Map 17. Meet on Coolihans Sideroad, just southwest of Glen Haffy Rd (usually closed in winter), where the Main Trail crosses the road.

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 5.2 km; Short hike: 3-4 km

Description

We will hike south on the Main Trail through Glen Haffy Conservation Area, then follow the Oak Ridges Trail east to Centreville Creek Road, returning by the same route. Snowshoes or ices may be required. Poles recommended. Bring water and a snack and dress for the weather.

Hamilton Soupfest

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): Bayfront Park parking lot

Hike Leader(s): Jill Parratt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 6

Description

Please meet at 9:45 for a 10am start.

We wiil walk the Bayfront path to the canal and continue to the Cathedral. We will then walk side streets to the Hamilton Convention Centre.

Hamilton Soupfest supports the Living Rock Youth Centre.  You receive 4 soup samples. You can pay at the door $25 or online $20 at www.livingrock.ca/soupfest.

After soup and voting we can walk back to the cars along Bay St as a group or on your own.

Jill Parratt