- HikeType Nature Walks
- PaceTypes Leisurely - 3 km/hour or less
- TerrainTypes Moderate - some hills and/or some poor footing
- PaidOuting No
Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking on 4th Line EHS at the entrance to the Peter Beecham Side Trail.
Take Side Road 5 west from Airport Road to 4th Line E, turn right and go about 1.4 kilometres to roadside parking on the west side at the curve.
Or, take the 4th Line E north from Hockley Road. Go up the hill and around the big curve.
Hike Leader(s): Ralph Shapiro, Franca DeAngelis, and Richard Smythe Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely - 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate - some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 4.5 kilometres
Description
Two nature walks are planned for this day. The first loop walk will take place on the Griffith Ravine Side Trail, the second on the Songbird Side Trail. Both walks will be slow at times with numerous stops to observe the spring ephemerals, listen to bird songs, and take photos. Bring your binoculars, camera, and cellphone. Apps like Merlin, Seek, and iNaturalist will help identify flora and fauna along the route.
The Songbird Side Trail is about a 15 minutes (15 kilometres) drive from the Griffith Ravine walk. Parking for this second walk is on the west side of 17808 Airport Road, just south of Finnerty Side Road and north of Escarpment Side Road. (43.905776, -79.915541)