Kimberly Forest S.T. / Bill's Creek

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet on the deck of the Beaver Valley Ski Club clubhouse. The address is 100 Pioneer Drive, Markdale. Enter the ski club property at the gates on Grey Road 30. Coordinates 44.357747 -80.544822

Hike Leader(s): Marg Parkin Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Length of Hike: Short hike of 45 minutes, longer option is 1 hr 20 min

Description

Our hike offers two distances: a short 45-minute hike (2.5km) into the forest, and a longer 1.5 hour (5km) hike, going farther along the trail which will include the always-interesting karst Bill’s Creek. Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of trail-making for our hiking pleasure? Come out to the Beaver Valley club’s post-AGM hike, and learn about trail-making partnerships, coordination and construction as you stroll the trail from the Beaver Valley ski club into the Kimberly Forest. We will be accompanied by Cathy Little, who has facilitated the sharing of trails for hiking, skiing, biking and snowshoeing. Cathy will share some interesting stories from her 10+ years of partnership-building and will encourage discussion.

Six Pack at Blue - Lavender to Nottawasaga 9/10 Sideroad

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Organized Hike
Location (Google Maps): Tim Hortons, First street, Collingwood, or 8667 Nottawasaga Sideroad 9, Glen Huron

Hike Leader(s): Murray Morrison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 14.7 kilometers

Description

We will be hiking the Bruce Trail from Lavender Cemetery to Nottawasaga 9/10 Sideroad. At the moderate pace of 3 to 4 Km per hour the 14.7-kilometer hike should take about 5 hours with nutrition breaks. There are two strenuous climbs out of valleys, varied terrain, rolling escarpment views and peaceful meadows on this hike. Please bring lunch or snacks for a nutritional break. Bug protection is advised.
We will need to car jockey from 9/10 Sideroad to Lavender. We can carpool from Tim Horton’s at 8:00 a.m. or meet at Concession 9/10 Sideroad at 8:30 a.m.
Dates for six-pack hikes are as follows;
20 June 2026
27 June 2026
12 Sept 2026
19 Sept 2026
26 Sept 2026
17 Oct 2026

Awenda Provincial Park and Sainte-Marie among the Hurons/Wye Marsh

Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:00
Return to City Time: 18:30
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Awenda Provincial Park

Hike Leader(s): Robin Crombie and Ted Moriarty 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 (km): About 10 km

Description

Join us on this trip to beautiful Awenda Provincial Park, on the shores of Georgian Bay, where we’ll enjoy a lovely circular route, the Bluff Trail, and take a detour down the staircase to the beach for lunch. Afterwards, we’ll make the short drive to Highway 12, where you’ll have the opportunity to visit one of two local gems:

• Saint-Marie among the Hurons, an historic site and Huronia education centre

OR

• Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre,

Please note that while there will not be time for a refreshment stop, Sainte-Marie has an onsite restaurant and patio.

From June 19 to 30, Saint-Marie is also offering free online Indigenous-led learning resources here.

Boyd Conservation Park Vaughan

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Free Parking lot before entrance of park on Islington Ave.

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): 12-14 km

Description

Let’s hike Boyd conservation park trails through beautiful valleys.

Please bring lots of water and snacks ,hiking poles are recommended

phone number for the day of hike 289 588 6482

Seven Rivers Hike Badge Series - Hike 4

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Pine River Dufferin Hi Land Section Map 20
Parking: new BT parking lot on 15th side Rd just west of Prince of Wales Rd.

Hike Leader(s): Tristan Goguen and Pat Foley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: Short Hike 8.63 Longer hike 12.45

Description

Today we will hike south bound on the main trail from the parking are to where the main trail intersects with the Pine River Valley Side Trail. We will hike the Pine River Valley side trail to the second intersection with the Carl Alexander Side Trail. Take the Carl Alexander Side Trail back to the Pine River Valley Side trail then proceed back to the main trail.   From there we will hike south bound to the Bell Look out side Trail, enjoy the view then return to the main trail to continue hiking south bound past the Pine River Fishing area and then along the river . We will the cross River Road and pick up the Kilgore side Trail on the north side and return to the main trail and the parking lot.  Total distance  to this point is approximately 8.63 Km. For enthusiasts we can continue north bound on Prince of Wales Rd from the parking are to the intersection with  the Melodonna Side Trail. From there we will follow the side trail back to the main trail  and return to the cars. With the added distance the total would be 12.45 km.

Please be prepared for the weather, we will hike rain or shine.  Ensure you have enough water,lunch and snacks, sunscreen and bug repellent.  Hats and sunglasses are recommended as are poles and sturdy shoes.

For those wishing to earn their 7 Rivers – complete all 7 hikes, badges will be available on the last day from the hike leaders at a cost of $10 for members and $15 for non members.

Anyone completing make-up hikes may log their hikes and apply directly to the Dufferin Highlands BT Club  for the badge.

Car Hike: Scotsdale Farm

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Scotsdale Farm, Map 13. Directions; from Highway 401, head north on Trafalgar Road past Georgetown. Trafalgar briefly merges with Highway 7 for about 3 km before separating to the right at the village of Silver Creek. At the stop light in Silver Creek, continue north on Trafalgar Road for about 1 km to the entrance of Scotsdale Farm on your right. Drive in about half a kilometre to reach the parking area.

Hike Leader(s): Lana Hubbard 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

🌈 Join us for a queer/trans-led, 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusive loop hike along the main Bruce Trail and its scenic side trails, including the stunning Great Esker Side Trail.

This hike is welcoming to LGBTQ+ hikers, and anyone interested in connecting with community while enjoying a beautiful day on the trail.

We’ll be hiking approximately 14 km at a medium pace. Please dress appropriately for the weather, bring plenty of water, and pack snacks or a light lunch. Some sections of the trail are rocky, so hiking poles are highly recommended.

Weather permitting, I’ll be heading to the Copper Kettle after the hike for refreshments, and everyone is welcome to join. ^_^

🇨🇦 HISTORIC HIKE - LYNN VALLEY TRAIL - SIMCOE TO PORT DOVER - 15 KM OR 24 KM

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Coordinates: 42.829197, -80.298343
Parking and departure: Meet for a 9:30 am departure from Simcoe Memorial Park parking lot, 273 Owen St. Simcoe, ON, N3Y 2V3 Norfolk County. (Simcoe ON Hwy 24 south)
If you want the shorter hike of 15 km arrive at 8:50 am to do a car shuttle to drop off your car and return to the start.

Hike Leader(s): Jeanette Vincent Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Level 1 (Easy – mostly on flat, well maintained trails with hard-packed surface), Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot)
Distance (km): 15km or 24km

Description

🇨🇦 HISTORIC HIKE – LYNN VALLEY TRAIL – SIMCOE TO PORT DOVER – 15 KM OR 24 KM

About the historic hike: The rail trail in Carolinian Canada is one of Canada’s best, following the Lynn River to Lake Erie, We will hike the trail to Dover approximately 3 1/2 – 4 km per hour, flat easy terrain. The Historic talk by Bob Rennie will begin at noon once we are at the parking lot on Prospect St. in Dover and we will hike for an hour throughout the town approximately 3 km hearing Dover’s history. Lunch stop will be approximately at 1pm, you can purchase your “fish” lunch at a local restaurant or bring your lunch and sit on benches at the lighthouse pier and enjoy the view. After lunch those of us hiking back to Simcoe will continue on with the hike and those with their cars on Prospect St. can enjoy the ambience of Dover a little longer.

Originally part of the Grand Trunk Railway line, the rail line was still very much operational when Bob lived there (until his 20s). It became the former CNR rail line which was established along the pioneer river trail in 1873 as the Lake Huron and Port Dover Railway. The rail line was abandoned in 1988.

Bob, guest of this hike, will share Dover’s early “discovery” by French priests in 1669 previously inhabited by Algonquins and Neutrals. – Dover’s founding by his ancestor and early development of Dover Mills. – War of 1812 Brock’s attack on Detroit out of Dover, and the burning/redevelopment as Port Dover. – Rum running days in the prohibition era. – The importance of the largest fresh water fishing fleet in the world.

Car Hike: Hockley Valley, Map 18

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

Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve

Hike Leader(s): Al Brown Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot)
Distance (km): 14 km

Description

We will complete a loop hike through the nature preserve along one of the hilliest sections of the Trail.

After the hike those interested can meet for refreshments in the local area.

To get to the meeting point drive north on Hwy 10 past Orangeville to Hockley Road. Turn right and go about 6 km to the parking area. It is across the road from the Black Birch restaurant.