Hidden Valley Park to Cityview Park

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meeting at the South parking lot of City View Park, Burlington (on Kerns Rd off of Hwy #5) where we will shuttle to Hidden Valley Park, Burlington (parking lot beside the HVP washrooms and just south of the Burlington Model Railway Club Inc) to begin our hike. Drivers for the shuttle will be needed as well as someone to return the drivers to retrieve their cars at the end of the hike. Thank you!

Hike Leader(s): Karen Capindale-Smith Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 10+km

Description

We will begin our hike on Hidden Valley Rd which goes thru the quaint village of Lemonville. Following Grindstone Creek past the village and into the woods we will connect with the main Bruce Trail. We will make the steep climb out of Sleepy Hollow and continue east along the BT to our original meeting spot at City View Park.

Please remember to dress in appropriate layers and bring water and snacks.

Baked good should be expected 🙂

WEDNESDAY WALKERS - East of Kolapore

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Park in the Kolapore parking lot, near Km 23.5, Map 25, Edition 31, for a car shuttle to the start of our hike.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Length of Hike: 4.7 kms + 650 m of road

Description

We will walk south from 12th Sideroad and as we walk through deciduous forest, we’ll cross a piece of history, remnants of The Old Mail Road.  We continue south, crossing Grey Road 19, through property that is managed by the BTC, until we return to our cars. Please bring water.

9:30 am Hike & Picnic

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

Locust Grove Picnic Area

Hike Leader(s): Marion Hanover 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 around Queenston area.  Optional outdoor gathering in Locust Grove including pot luck picnic after the hike.

Art and Tree Trail Hike

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Organized Hike
Location (Google Maps): Duntroon Highlands Resort, 1226 North, Nottawasaga Concession 10, Clearview

Hike Leader(s): Linda Finley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 2 km loop

Description

Come and join a small group for a leisurely summer hike on the unique “Art and Tree Trail” located on Duntroon Highlands Resort property. It was created by the not-for-profit HealthWithNature.org

The 2 km loop meanders through open fields and wooded areas. It has several spots where one can pause and reflect on outdoor installations and features designed by local artists.

You will come away feeling inspired and revitalized.

A fee of $10 is to be paid at the start of the hike. This goes towards paying the artists and maintaining the trail. Meet at Duntroon Highlands.

For those that have time to socialize after the hike, food and refreshments are available at the on-site Clubhouse Cafe.

Good Companions Dundas Valley Loops

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Trail Centre for the Dundas Valley Conservation area, off Governors Road in Dundas.

Hike Leader(s): Janina Vanderpost Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 9km

Description

Meeting at 9:45 am at the Dundas Valley Conservation area Trail Centre.  Note that a Hamilton Conservation Authority pass or payment at the gate on Governors Road required.  Starting at 10 am we will hike some loops involving the Sawmill Trail, Spring Creek Trail, Sulphur Creek Trail and a portion of the main loop.

Bring water, snack, hiking poles if using, hiking boots and possibly bug spray.  There may be a bit of mud but the trails overall should be in good condition.  Some hilly sections.

Power walk along the Humber River Trail & and optional visit to the McMichael Canadian Art Collection

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): McMichael Canadian Art Collection, Humber Trail

Hike Leader(s): Natalia Svechnikova Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr)

Distance (km): 10-11 km

Description

Please join me for a brisk walk on the Humber River trail strting near the McMichael Canadian Art Collection (main building).

The trail has some hills but it is even and easy to walk on. we will walk for about 5 – 5.5 km and return back the same way. It should take us about 2.5 – 3 hours. After we finish, you can spend some time in the gallery and see their newest exhibition”Morrice in Venice” (please check out their website for ore info https://mcmichael.com/upcoming-exhibitions/)

We meet around 10 am near the entrance to the gallery and start hiking at 10:15 am (the trail head is only 50 m away). If you have the McMichael Art Collection membership, you can park free of charge on the gallery’s parking lot. Non-members parking fee is about $7. You can park somewhere in Kleinburg free of charge and walk to the gallery to meet me.

Please be dressed for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Please bring 2 L of water, rain jacket or umbella and your sun hat, sun galsses. There is no shade on the trail.

You are welcome to reach out if you have any questions.

Please note that the hike will be cancelled if there is a forecast for a heavy rain or storm.

Evening Hike in Owen Sound followed by an Opportunity for Refreshments

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: An evening walk.
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the municipal parking lot by the river on the West side of 1st Ave East between 7th St East and 8th St East in Owen Sound.

Hike Leader(s): Harriet Nixon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk: 4 to 5 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: Approx 5 km

Description

Join us for a brisk evening hike exploring paths and neighbourhoods in Owen Sound, followed by an opportunity for refreshments. There is no need to show up 15 minutes early for this hike, but we will leave promptly at 7:00 pm.