Long Haulers Hike NEW TIME NEW LOCATION

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Wiley Road, Thorold

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver

Pace: Fast 5+ km/hr
Terrain: Moderate: some hills and some poor footing
: 10k+

Description

Back to our regular Spot for the Tuesday Long Hike.   Note the new location.   We will hike the trails around Short Hills    Dress for the weather and bring sunscreen bug spray, poles snack and drink

Cold Creek

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps):

For car pooling, meet at the parking on the east side of Party City/Winners building in Orangeville, Hwy 10 and 4th Ave. at 8:30 am.
Or meet at Cold Creek Conservation Area on 11th Concession, King, 3.5 km north of King Rd. Park in front of the entrance gate for the 9:00 am start.

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: Long hike 6.6 km Short hike 2.5km or 4 km

Description

We will hike the outer loop, experiencing various types of ecosystems– forests, meadows, wetlands and pine plantations. The shorter hike will return to the parking lot by way of one of the connector trails–  Bring snacks and water.

Optional refreshment stop at Coffee Time in Bolton after the hike.

9:15 Short Hike, Short Hills Provincial Park, St. Catharines

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Provincial Park, Pelham Rd entrance, St. Catharines

Hike Leader(s): Debbie Demizio Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium 3- 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate: some hills and some poor footing
Distance: 7 km

Description

Hike the main and side trails of Short Hills Provincial Park. Please wear appropriate footwear, bring water and hiking poles. Check yourself for ticks following the hike,

Urban Walk: Valley View/Huntington Park

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

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

City View Park, Burlington, Map 9.

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): City View Park South Lot, Burlington.
From Highway 403 going west, turn right on Brant Street, left on Dundas Street, left on Kerns Rd., take second turn left into City View Park to the parking lot.

Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Shafiq Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 11 km

Description

From City View Park will connect with main Bruce Trail and hike to Smokey Hollow waterfall, also hike Kings ST and/or Eric Best ST on the way. After snack break will trace back our steps and return to parking.
Bring water, snack for refreshment break at Smokey Hollow.
Dress for the weather, poles are recommended.
Optional refreshment stop after hike at Kopper Kettle in Waterdown.