iroquoia hikes summer 2015 · it will resume november 21. ... terrain - moderate. leaders: john...
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IROQUOIA HIKES SUMMER 2015
WEEKLY HIKES
EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT CULHAM TRAIL MISSISSAUGA 1.5 - 2 hrs
Please note that this hike has been cancelled for the Summer and Fall
seasons. It will resume November 21.
EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT – All Summer – Walk for Health and Fun (1.5hrs
to 2hrs at a Moderate to Fast Pace - We have slowed down a bit now we are getting
older!)
Climb the steps and walk the streets and trails of West Hamilton. Meet at 7:10 pm. at the
corner of Mohawk and Upper Paradise in the Westcliffe Mall parking lot (near Food
Basics). We will continue hiking sections of the Bruce Trail as well as the trails of
Iroquoia Heights C.A. There will be weekly walks all summer. Due to extended evening
daylight, we will walk longer than usual when the weather is fine. Hike is cancelled if
there is heavy rain. Medium to fast pace and moderate terrain. Leader: Paul Lewis –
(905) 331-8600 or email: [email protected]
EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT - Grimsby Hikes Thursdays 7:00 pm. 1.5 hours.
Meet at Lions Club Pool Parking Lot, off Main St., just west of Mountain St.
lights. Hike cancelled in poor weather. Hike Difficulty, Med. Wear appropriate footwear
and bring water. Sometimes uneven terrain, hike routes to be varied. Optional pub stop
after hike. Leader: Don Matheson – 905-309-9624 [email protected]
(Alternate Contact: Bruce Manion [email protected])
EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT - Burlington Waterfront 2 hrs. Meet at 7:30 pm. in
the Lakeshore Road parking lot just east of the Waterfront Centre and restaurant for
abrisk walk along Lake Ontario, to the canal and back. Hike cancelled in poor weather.
Pace - brisk. Terrain - easy. Leader: Lorne Carruthers. For information call Lorne at 905-
315-8762 or email: [email protected]
GENERAL HIKES
Sat. June 6 - Scotsdale Farm - Approx. 9 km.
Meet for a 10:00 am. start at Scotsdale Farm parking lot on the east side of Trafalgar
Rd., north of Georgetown. (Be careful, easy to miss the entrance.)We will hike these
beautiful trails. We may even be lucky enough to find some Showy Pink Ladyslippers in
bloom. Some rocky sections. Pace - leisurely. Terrain - medium. Bring water, a
lunch/snack, sunscreen and insect repellent. Leaders: Anne and Phill Armstrong - 905-
337-3937. [email protected]
Thurs. June 4 - Mountain Brow and Wentworth Stairs Loop Extended Evening
Walk - 12km (2.5 - 3 hrs)
Meet at 7:00 pm. at the top of the Wentworth Stairs on Mountain Park Ave. We will be
hiking the Mountain Brow Side Trail to where it meets the main Bruce Trail. Then we
will be returning on the main Bruce Trail, and then the fun part! We get to climb up the
Wentworth Stairs (all 500 of them!) After the hike, there will be an optional ice cream
stop. This is the only time of the year that we have enough daylight to do a 12 km. hike as
an evening walk, so come on out and enjoy the long evening daylight! Hike Cancelled, if
there is heavy rain. Directions: Take Concession Street to Upper Wentworth and turn
north toward the escarpment. Keep right and the road becomes Mountain Park Ave. Park
in the first parking lot on the left or on the street and we will meet at the top of the
Wentworth Stairs. Medium pace and moderate terrain (except for climbing the stairs)
Leader: Paul Lewis (905) 331-8600, or email: [email protected]
Sat. June 6 - Brock Monument to Woodend CA - 15.2 km.
Depart 9:00 am. Meet at Brock Monument at the Southern Cairn of the Bruce Trail in
Niagara Falls and carpool to Woodend CA. Pace - Medium. Terrain - Moderate
Leaders: Bruce Manion - 289-235-9192 E-mail - [email protected]
Susan Meinzinger - 905-945-7065 E-mail - [email protected]
Sun. June 7 - Mount Nemo Extended Loop - 9 km.
Meet for a 10:00 am. start at the junction of Walkers Lind and # 2 Sideroad in
Burlington. Map 10. (Restricted Parking only is available.), Bring water and snacks.
Pace - medium. Terrain - moderate. Leaders: John Farquharson 905-639-3092 and Alicja
Muszynski.
Sun. June 7 - West Side Hike #6 - 7-8 km
Meet at 10:00 am by the York Road (Hopkins) entrance to the Ray Lowes Trail in
Dundas. We will do a mainly loop hike on the R.B.G. North Shore trails. Pace: medium.
Terrain: moderate. Map 8. Leader: Vern Erickson 905-667-4370,[email protected].
Sat. June 13 - Caledon Hills, Cheltenham Badlands (Maps 14/15) - 22.0 km.
Depart 8:30 am. Map 15, Km. 21.8. Hwy 410, right on Escarpment Sideroad to Kennedy
St. Car shuttle to Map 14 Km 0.0. Hike back through the Forks of the Credit. Pace - Med.
4.0 . Terrain - Difficult,variable and challenging. No dropout, hiking boots, no dogs. Pub
stop after. Leader: Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm. e mail:
Sat. June 13 - Summer Wine Journey #1 - 3 hrs.
Depart 9:00 am. Meet at Hernder Estate Winery on Eighth Ave. in St Catharines for a
loop hike through the Short Hills with tasting along the way. Pace - Medium. Terrain -
Moderate. Leaders: Bruce Manion - 289-235-9192 E-mail - [email protected]
Susan Meinzinger - 905-945-7065 E-mail - [email protected]
Sat. June 13 - East Hamilton Escarpment - 7-8 km. Meet at 10:00 am. in the parking lot of Battlefield Park (King Street at Centennial
Parkway). We'll car pool to the Mud Street parking lot near Pritchard Road and hike
back. Pace: medium. Terrain: moderate. Maps 6-7. Leader: Vern Erickson 905-667-
4370,[email protected].
Sun. June 14 - Waterdown/Iroquoia Section(Shuttle Hike) - 18 km./5 hours
Meet for a 9:00 am. departure at Km. 64.6 Map 9. Directions: QEW to Hwy. 403 to
Hamilton. North on Hwy 6 to York Rd.West on York Rd. end of N on old Guelph Rd. Do
not turn left on Patterson Rd. Pace - medium. Terrain - moderate. No dogs.
Refreshment/pub stop afterwards. Good workout in hot summer!! Leader: Henry Kim
Sun. June 14 - Gentle Hike at Mount Nemo - +/- 5 km. Loop Hike.
Meet at 10:30 am. at Mount Nemo upper parking area, Map 10 Ed. 27.0. Halton
Conservation Area pass or entrance fee applies. This is a loop walk using side trails and
some main trail to make the loop. Bring water and snack. No dogs please. Suitable for all
ages. Some rocky sections. Pace -leisurely, Terrain - moderate. Leader: Valerie Dobson
905-828-1729 [email protected]
Sun. June 14 - Niagara Glen - 10 km.
Meet for a 10:00 am. departure from the parking lot for the Niagara Glen Nature
Centre, 3050 Niagara Parkway, half way between Whirlpool Golf Course and Botanical
Gardens N43.130128/W-79.059011. Note: Parking and Entrance Fee.
Talk about geology, history, plants, trees, gigantic trees! This hike has them all! The
Niagara Glen is located in perhaps the best example of Carolinian Canada beside a raging
river, amazing rock formations and a world famous whirlpool. The hike is not long
however the path can be challenging and slippery, trekking poles a good idea. You will
need hiking boots. Remember that we descend into the Glen which means that after the
Whirlpool we must ascend out of the Glen. You will need a car to access this hike. Pace -
medium. Terrain - rocky. Leader Greg Vincent (519) [email protected]
Sun. Jun 14 - Dundas Valley Headwaters Trail - 12 km.
Meet for a 10:00 am. start at the Dundas Valley Trail Centre. We will hike the Main
Loop and Headwaters Trails, a combination of out-and-back and loop. Parking fee
($10.00) or Hamilton CA pass applies. Bring lunch, water, bug spray, sun block. Pace
medium, terrain moderate. Leader: Gord Proudfoot 905-387-5657
Saturday, June 20: Let’s do it End 2 End, #4 of 7
Caledon Hills, Innis Lake & Finnerty to 7th
Line, Map 17.
Pace: Medium; Terrain: Moderate
11 km. 4 hours including car shuttle and rest stops
No dropouts. No dogs.
Depart: 9:30 am., from the SE corner of Innis Lake Rd and Finnerty Sideroad.
Directions: Finnerty Sideroad runs east only off Airport Road and is south of Hwy 9, north of
the village of Caledon East. Innis Lake Rd is the first road east of Airport Road. Roadside
parking is on Finnerty on the east side of Innis Lake.
Join us for a series of seven moderately paced hikes over hilly terrain to earn
Caledon’s brand new End to End badge. Come for one or some or all of the hikes.
This hike goes from Finnerty Sideroad and Innis Lake Rd to 7th
Line Mono; km 33.8 to
44.4. Distance includes side trail access.
Leader: Joan Richard 647 216 7550 (Before 9 p.m.) [email protected]
Fri. to Sun. June 19-21 13th Annual Excellent Orchid Adventure - 10km/day
Please join us as we explore the the Tip o’ the Bruce, Tobermory, in search of orchids
and other flowers. Our search will extend to Flower Pot Island (cost approx. $45.00 for
the glass bottom boat and Parks Canada fee). The wild flowers in the Tobermory area at
this time of year are wonderful and our slow paced walks will focus on these flowers and
the area’s great views. We stay and have our meals in a comfortable hotel overlooking
Little Tub Harbour. Pace - leisurely. Terrain - moderate. Leader and for more information
Greg Vincent (519) [email protected].
Sat. June 20 - Summer Whine - 13.1 km.
Depart 9 am. Meet at the Lions Pool in Grimsby on Elm St and carpool to the Kinsmen
Park and whine all the way back. Pace - Medium. Terrain - Moderate. Leaders:
Bruce Manion - 289-235-9192 E-mail - [email protected]
Susan Meinzinger - 905-945-7065 E-mail - [email protected]
Sun. June 21 - Grindstone Creek - 5 km.
Meet for a 10:00 am. start where the trail crosses Snake Road, Waterdown. Map 9.
Roadside parking available. Bring water and snacka. Pace - medium. Terrain - moderate.
Leaders: John Farquharson 905-639-3092 and Alicja Muszynski.
Sun. June 21 - West Side Hike #7 - 7-8 km. Meet at 10:00 am. in front of the Walmart Supercentre on Dundas Street (Hwy. 5) in
Waterdown. We will do a 100% loop hike on the Rockcliffe Trails (Clappison Woods).
Pace: medium. Terrain: moderate. Map 9. Leader: Vern Erickson 905-667-
4370,[email protected].
Sun. June 21 - Spring Walking Meditation Hike - 1 hour plus optional half-
hour silent hike
Starting @ 10:00 am. to 11:00 am . Dundas Valley Trail Centre, 650 Governor’s Road, Dundas.
Meet at Dundas Valley Trail centre. Map 8, 28th
edition of BTC Trail Guide.
Combine walking with mindfulness Sunday mornings with writer/meditator Kelly Watt.
Kelly is the author of “Camino Meditations” and has been studying Tibetan Buddhist
meditation since she was seventeen.. Come learn how to take your practice out of the
meditation room and into daily life on the glorious Bruce Trail. No experience necessary.
Classes are free, but her book, “Camino Meditations “ will be available for sale. RSVP
at [email protected] or phone 905-870-2870.
Mon. June 22 - End to End #1 of 15 - Rideau Trail (Maps 1/2) - 18 km. Depart 9 am. Mclvor Rd. [ GPS coordinates E375431 - N4904895. End to End #1 of 15
401 East to exit 611 north on Hwy 38, right on Mclvor Rd to parking area about 500 m.
Point 02A. Car shuttle to Km 0.0 Map 1. 01A. Confederation Park and Kingston City
Hall. Hike back along Waterfront trail, Macdonald Park and Breakwater Park. Pace -
Med. 4.5. Terrain - Variable and challenging. No dropout, hiking boots, no dogs,
Leader: Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm, e-mail [email protected]
Co-Leader: Jim Vanderlip, (416) 925-9134 7-10 pm, e-mail [email protected]
Tues. June 23 - End to End #2 of 15 - Rideau Trail (Maps 2/3) - 25 km. Depart 8:30 am. Map 2, Km 17.4 02A [c\GPS Coordinates E375431 - N4904895]. End
to End #2 of 15. 401 East, Exit 613 north on 38 right on Mclvor Rd about 500m parking
area. Car shuttle to 25.0 Km. Map 3, point 03D. Hike back along the Calaraqul Trail and
the K&P trail through the country side. No dropout, hiking boots, no dogs.
Leader: Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm,,e-mail: [email protected]
Co-Leader Jim Vanderlip, (416) 925-9134 7-10 pm. e-mail:
Wed. June 24 - End to End #3 of 15 - Rideau Trail (Maps 3/4) - 20 km.
Depart 8:30 am. Map 3, Point 03D [GPS coordinates E373047 - N4919080].
401 East exit 613, north on Sydenham Rd. 9, right Rutledge Rd. left on Wheatley Rd. to
Portland Ave to Foodland parking lot. Car shuttle Km. 21.4, Map 4, Point 04F. Hike back
past North Gould Lake, Knowlton Lake to Sydenham. Pace - Med. 4.5. Terrain - Variable
and challenging. No dropout, hiking boots, no dogs.
Leader: Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm,,e-mail: [email protected]
Co-Leader: Jim Vanderlip, (416) 925-9134 7-10 pm ,e-mail: [email protected]
Thurs. June 25 - End to End #4 of 15 - Rideau Trail (Maps 4/5) - 24.0 km.
Depart 8:30 am. Map 4, point 04F. [GPS coordinates E376401 - N4929104].
From Sydenham Bedford Rd. 19, right on Salmon Lake Road to Frontenac Park Centre.
Map 5. Car shuttle to point 05F. Hike back on the Rideau and Cataraqui Trail through
Frontenac Park. Pace - Med.4.5. Terrain - Variable and challenging. No dropout, hiking
boots, no dogs. Leader: Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm,,e-mail:
Co-Leader: Jim Vanderlip, (416) 925-9134 7-10 pm ,e-mail: [email protected]
Fri. June 26 - End to End #5 of 15 - Rideau Trail (Maps 5/6) - 21.0 km.
Depart 8:30 am. Map 5. Point 05F [GPS coordinates E388033 - N4929367].
401 East, exit 617 north on Perth Rd. 10 about 41.0 Km., right on Opinicon Rd about 8.6
Km. Map 6. Car shuttle to Bedford Mills. Hike back through Frontenac Park along the
Rideau and Cataraqui Trail. Pace – Med. 4.5. Terrain - Variable and challenging. No
dropout, hiking boots, no dogs. Leader: Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm., e-mail:
Co-Leader: Jim Vanderlip, (416) 925-9134 7-10 pm ,e-mail: [email protected]
Sat. June 27 - Summer Wine Journey #2 - 3 hrs.
Depart 9 am. Meet at Puddicombe Estate Farm and Winery on Regional Road 81 in
Winona and car pool to Ridge Road Estate Winery. Hike back with tasting along the way.
Pace - Medium. Terrain - Moderate.
Leaders: Bruce Manion - 289-235-9192 E-mail - [email protected]
Susan Meinzinger - 905-945-7065 E-mail - [email protected]
Saturday, June 27: Let’s do it End 2 End, #5 of 7
Caledon Hills, Escarpment & Kennedy to Innis Lake & Finnerty, Map 15/16.
Pace: Medium; Terrain: Moderate
12 km. 3 hours including car shuttle and rest stops
No dropouts. No dogs.
Depart: 9:30 a.m., from the SE corner of Innis Lake Rd and Finnerty Sideroad.
Directions: Finnerty Sideroad runs east only off Airport Road and is south of Hwy 9, north of
the village of Caledon East. Innis Lake Rd is the first road east of Airport Road. Park on
Finnerty on the east side of Innis Lake.
Join us for a series of seven moderately paced hikes to earn Caledon’s brand new End
to End badge. Come for one or some or all of the hikes. This hike goes from
Escarpment Sideroad and Kennedy Road to Finnerty Sideroad and Innis Lake Rd; km
21.8 to 33.8.
CAUTION: This hike is primarily on the road, and is suitable for hikers who are doing the end-
to-end for their badge. It is not a typical pleasure hike. Wear lighter hiking/walking shoes.
Leader: Joan Richard 647 216 7550 (Before 9 p.m.) [email protected]
Sun. June 28 - Gentle Hike at Scotsdale Farm - +/- 4 km. Meet at 10:30 am. at Scottsdale Farm, Bennett Heritage Side Trail parking lot, Map 13
Ed. 27.0 Go north on Trafalgar Road. Enter from Trafalgar Road 1.7 km northwest of
Highway 7. This is a loop walk combining the main trail and side trails. Bring water and
snack. No dogs please. Suitable for all ages. Leisurely, moderate. Leader: Valerie
Dobson 905-828-1729 [email protected].
Sun. June 28 - Dundas/Iroquoia Section (Shuttle Hike) - 15km./4hours
Meet for 9:00 am. departure at Km. 40.6 Map #9. Directions: QEW to Hwy. 403 to Hamilton;
get on Lincoln Alexander Pkwy., exit Mohawk Rd and Golf links Rd, at intersection, left turn on
Mohawk Rd W(= east bound ), left on Scenic Rd. to the escarpment parking lot under hydro line.
Pace - medium. Terrain moderate. No dogs. Refreshment/pub stop afterwards. Good workout in
hot summer!! Leader: Henry Kim
Thurs. July 2 - Fri. July 17 - A Summer Walk to Remember
This summer we will walk to full "circuit" of the Susquehannock Trail System in North
Central Pennsylvania, 135 km in walks of about 15 km/day, we will take three days of no
walking. These walks will be lead by volunteers, there is no cost, you will need your own
transportation. There is the option to join us for two days in the Ohiopyle area to visit two
of Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpieces, Falling Water and Kentuck Knob. More
information "Greg Vincent's Hiking Site" or [email protected]
Fri. July 3 - Peninsula, Cape Chin (Maps 38/39) - 19 km.
Depart 8:30 am. Map 38, Km. 80.3.
Hwy 6 north, right on Ferndale Rd., left on 9, right on Moore St.
Car shuttle to Km. 98.1, Map 39. Hike back through Smokey Head, White Bluff
Provincial Nature. Pace - Med. 4.0. Terrain - variable, challenging. No dropout,
hiking boots, no dogs.
Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm. or [email protected]
Sat. July 4 - Peninsula, Lion's Head(Maps 37/38) - 20 km. 4.5 km/hr
Depart 8:30 a. Map 37, Km. 56.6 Parking Lot. Hwy 6 North, right on Ferndale
Rd., left on Country Rd. 9, left on Scenic Cave Rd.and left on Rush Cove Rd. at
junction. Car shuttle toKm. 80.3, Map 38. Hike Lion's Head Provincial Nature
Reserve. Pace - Med. 4.0. Terrain - variable, challenging. No dropout, hiking
boots, No dogs. Leader: Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 p., e-mail
Sat. July 4 - Niagara Gorge Hike - 3 hrs 15 min. Depart 9 am. Meet at Niagara Glen Parking lot on the Niagara Parkway in Niagara Falls.
Loop hike through the Gorge with picnic lunch at table rock. Bring water, lunch and
camera. Pace - Medium. Terrain - Moderate.
Leaders: Bruce Manion - 289-235-9192 E-mail - [email protected]
Susan Meinzinger - 905-945-7065 E-mail - [email protected]
Saturday, July 4: Let’s do it End 2 End, #6 of 7
Caledon Hills, Forks of the Credit to Escarpment Road & Kennedy, Map 15.
Pace: Medium; Terrain: Moderate
13 km. 5 hours including car shuttle and rest stops
No dropouts. No dogs.
Depart: 9:30 a.m. at km 8.8, Roadside parking on Forks of the Credit Road near Dominion St.,
Caledon
Directions: Forks of the Credit Road runs west from Hwy 10, north of Olde Baseline Road and
south of Charleston Sideroad. The meeting point is about 4.5 km west of Hwy 10.
Join us for a series of seven moderately paced hikes over hilly terrain to earn Caledon’s brand
new End to End badge. Come for one or some or all of the hikes. This hike goes from Forks
of the Credit Road to Escarpment Sideroad and Kennedy Rd; km 8.8 to 21.8.
Leader: Joan Richard 647 216 7550 (Before 9 p.m.) [email protected]
Sun. July 5 - Crawford Lake to Rattlesnake Point Loop - 10 km. +/-
Meet for a 10:00 am. start at the parking lot of Crawford Lake Conservation Area.
Parking fee or Halton CA pass required. We will hike the Bruce Trail main and side trails
through the Nassagaweya Canyon to Rattlesnake Point and return. Bring lunch, water,
bug spray, sun block. Pace medium, terrain moderate. Leader: Gord Proudfoot 905-387-
5657 [email protected]
Sun. July 5 - Peninsula, Sydney Bay(Maps 37/38) - 23 km.
Depart 8:30 am, Map 37. Km 56.6. Parking Lot. Country Rd. 9, left on Scenic Cave Rd.,
left on Rush Cove Rd. Car shuttle to Map 37, Km 34.3. Hike back through Sydney Bluff,
Bay and Hope Bay Forest Provincial Reserve. Pace - Med . 4.0. Terrain - variable,
challenging. No dropout, hiking boots, no dogs. Leader: Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879
7-10 pm., e-mail [email protected]
Tues. July 7 - STONEY CREEK PIZZA Extended Evening Walk - 2.5 - 3hrs.
Meet at 7:00 pm. at the parking lot in Battlefield Park. We will hike up to the Devil’s
Punch Bowl via the Bruce Trail and various side trails. We will return on various streets,
as it will be getting dark on the return journey. Enjoy the long evening daylight!
Optional Apres hike stop for pizza (Has outdoor patio and pizza specials on Tuesday
nights!) Directions: Take Centennial Parkway to King Street (Last traffic light before
climbing the escarpment). Go East on King Street. Turn immediately right into the
driveway for Battlefield Park (Sign at bottom of driveway on King Street). Meet in
Parking Lot. Medium pace and moderate terrain.
Leader: Paul Lewis - 905-331-8600, or email: [email protected]
Sat. July 11 - Summer Wine Hike #3 - 15 km.
Depart 9:00 am. Meet at the parking lot across from the Cave Springs Winery in Jordan.
Car pool to Quarry Rd and hike back. Bring water. Pace - Medium.Terrain - Moderae.
Leaders: Bruce Manion - 289-235-9192 E-mail - [email protected]
Susan Meinzinger - 905-945-7065 E-mail - [email protected]
Sun. July 12 - Gentle Hike at Crawford Lake - +/- 4 km.
Meet at 10:30 am. at Crawford Lake Conservation Area in the first (lower) parking area.
Map 11 Ed. 27.0 Go north on Guelph Line past Derry Road. Halton Conservation Area
pass or entrance fee applies. This is a loop walk using side trails and some main trail to
make the loop. Bring water and snack. Suitable for all ages. No dogs please. Leisurely,
moderate. Leader: Valerie Dobson 905-828-1729 [email protected]
Sun. July 12 - Silver Creek/Toronto Section(Loop Hike) - 16 km./4.5 hours
Meet for a 9:00 am. departure at Km. 38.5 Map #13. Directions: 401 W., then N on Winston
Churchill Blvd. to Terra Cotta, W on 27 Side Rd. N on Tenth Line, 2 km. where trail cross this
Rd. Pace - medium. Terrain - moderate. No dogs. Refreshment/pub stop afterwards. Good
workout in hot summer!! Leader: Henry Kim
JULY 15 - FALL HIKE SUBMISSIONS DUE
Sat. July 18 - Grimsby to Winona - 12 km. Depart 9:00 am. Meet at Lewis Rd. access trail in Winona just down from the Innsville
Tavern. Car pool to Lions Pool parking lot in Grimsby and hike back. Bring water.
Pace - Medium.Terrain - Moderate.
Leaders: Bruce Manion - 289-235-9192 E-mail - [email protected]
Susan Meinzinger - 905-945-7065 E-mail - [email protected]
Sun. July 19 - Hilton Falls Conservation Area - Approx. 10 km.
Meet for a 10:00 am start in the parking lot of Hilton Falls Conservation Area located
off of Number 5 Sideroad (also known as Regional Rd. 9 and Campbellville Rd.) and
between Guelph Line and Highway 25, north of the 401. We will hike the trails of this
lovely area. Bring a lunch/snack, water, sunscreen, and insect repellent. Pace - leisurely.
Terrain - moderate. Parking fee in effect or Conservation Area pass. Leaders: Anne and
Phill Armstrong - 905-337-3937 [email protected]
Mon. July 20 - Tew’s Falls / Webster’s Falls Evening Walk (1.5 to 2 hours)
Meet at 7:00 pm. at the Greensville School parking lot, located on Harvest Road in
Greensville. We will hike various trails in the area, including a portion of the Bruce Trail
past Tew’s Falls, Dundas Peak, and Webster’s Falls. Optional après hike pub stop in
Waterdown on an outdoor patio. Directions: From Burlington, take Highway 5, then turn
left on Syndham Rd. Turn right onto Harvest Road. Follow Harvest Road until you
come to the school on your right. From Hamilton, take King St. (Old Highway 8) up
escarpment and turn right Brock Rd. and then turn right on Harvest Road in Greensville
and the school will be on your left.Hike cancelled if there is heavy rain. Medium pace
and moderate terrain.
Leader: Paul Lewis (905) 331-8600, or email: [email protected]
Sat. July 25 - Kerns Rd./Waterdown Loop - Approx. 10 km.
Meet for a 10:00 am. start at Cityview Park on the east side of Kerns Rd. south of
Highway 5. Use the most southerly (second) entrance to the park. Map 9. We will do a
loop hike to Smokey Hollow and back, including the McNally Side Trail. Bring water, a
lunch/snack, sunscreen and insect repellent. Pace - leisurely. Terrain - moderate. Leaders:
Anne /Phill Armstrong – 905-337-3937. [email protected]
Sun. July 26 - Speyside/Toronto Section (Shuttle Hike) - 18 km./5 hours
Meet for a 9:00 am departure at Km. 26.2 Map# 12. Directions: W on 401, N on
Trafalgar Rd. and Hwy 7, W on 22 Side Rd ( # 43 ), N on Sixth Line, to 2 km. where trail
comes out from left. Pace - medium. Terrain - moderate. No dogs. Refreshment/pub stop
afterwards. Good workout in hot summer!! Leader: Henry Kim.
Sat. Aug. 8 - Hamilton Beach Strip - 12 km. Depart 9:00 am. Meet at Hutch’s Restaurant parking lot on Hamilton Beach strip for a
walk to Burlington and back along the Beach Strip Trail. Bring water. Pace - Medium.
Terrain - Easy Leaders: Bruce Manion - 289-235-9192 E-mail -
[email protected] Susan Meinzinger - 905-945-7065 E-mail -
Sun. August 9 - Gentle Hike at Scotsdale Farm - +/- 4 km.
Meet at 10:30 am. at Scottsdale Farm, Bennett Heritage Side Trail parking lot, Map 13
Ed. 27.0 Go north on Trafalgar Road. Enter from Trafalgar Road 1.7 km northwest of
Highway 7. This is a loop walk combining the main trail and side trails. Bring water and
snack. No dogs please. Suitable for all ages. Leisurely, moderate. Leader: Valerie
Dobson 905-828-1729 [email protected].
Sun. Aug. 9 - Kerns Rd./Waterdown Loop - Approx. 10 km.
Meet for a 10:00 am. start at Cityview Park on the east side of Kerns Rd. south of
Highway 5. Use the most southerly (second) entrance to the park. We will do a loop hike
to Smokey Hollow and back, including the McNally Side Trail. Bring water, a
lunch/snack, sunscreen and insect repellent. Pace - leisurely. Terrain - moderate. Leaders:
Anne and Phill Armstrong - 905-337-3937. [email protected]
Mon. Aug. 10 - End to End #6 of 15 - Rideau Trail(Maps 6/7) - 22 km. Depart 9:00 am. Map 6, Point 06D [GPS E388721 - N4940211]. 401 East to exit 617,
north on Perth Rd. 10 to Bedford Mills about, 41km. Car shuttle to Map 7, Point 08A.
Hike back through Foley Mountain Conservation Area, along Upper Rideau Lake and
Westport Sand Lake. Pace - Med. 4.0.Terrain - variable, challenging. No dropout, hiking
boots, no dogs. Leader: Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm. e-mail:
Co-Leader: Jim Vanderlip, (416) 925-9134 7-10 pm ,e-mail: [email protected]
Tues. Aug. 11 - End to End #7 of 15 - RideauTrail (Maps 7/8/9) - 24 km
Depart 8:30 am. Map 7, Point 08A [E392743- N4949219. Continuous from hike #6 Map
7. Hwy 10 to Rd #42, turn left, right on Rideau St. left on Main St. Hwy 10, right on
Grady Rd. and right on North Shore Road. Car shuttle to Map 9, Point 09B. Hike back
through Murphy's Point Provincial Park and along Big Rideau Lake and Upper Rideau
Lake. Pace - Med. 4. Terrain - variable, challenging. No dropout, hiking boots, no dogs.
Leader: Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm,,e-mail: [email protected]
Co-Leader: Jim Vanderlip, (416) 925-9134 7-10 pm ,e-mail: [email protected]
Wed. Aug. 12 - End to End #8 of 15 - Rideau Trail(Maps 9/10) - 25 km. Depart 8:30 am. Map 9. Point 09B [E400727 - N4957884]. From Westport north on
Hwy 10, right on Grady Rd, right on North Shore Rd, right on Merkley Rd, left on
Narrow Lock Rd 14 , left on Lally Rd to meeting place. Map 10, Point 10C Wild Life
Road. Hike back country side and MICA Mines Conservation Area. Pace - Med .4.0.
Terrain - variable, challenging. No dropout, hiking boots, no dogs. Leader: Ron Granger,
(519) 485-0879 7-10 pm,,e-mail: [email protected]
Co-Leader: Jim Vanderlip, (416) 925-9134 7-10 pm ,e-mail: [email protected]
Thurs. Aug. 13 - End to End #9 of 15 - Rideau Trail(Maps 10/11) - 23 km. Depart 8:30 am. Map 10, Point 10C, [GPS E402423 - N4969824]. From Perth, south on
Scotch Rd. Hwy 10, left on Otty Lake Side Rd., left on Wild Life Rd. Map 11, Point 11D.
Hike back past Beveridge Marsh, Toy Marsh, Perth. Pace - Med. 4.0. Terrain - variable,
challenging. No dropout, hiking boots, no dogs. Leader: Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-
10 pm,,e-mail: [email protected]
Co-Leader: Jim Vanderlip, (416) 925-9134 7-10 pm ,e-mail: [email protected]
Fri. Aug. 14 - End to End #10 of 15 - Rideau Trail - 23 km.
Depart 8:30 am. Map 11, Point 11D [GPS E412139 - N4971514]. From Perth east on
Hwy 43 To Port Elmsley. Map 12, Point 13A. Hike back through country side, Smith
Falls Pace - Med. 4.0. Terrain - variable, challenging. No dropout, hiking boots, no dogs.
Leader: Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm,,e-mail: [email protected]
Co-Leader: Jim Vanderlip, (416) 925-9134 7-10 pm ,e-mail: [email protected]
Sat. Aug. 15 - Summer Wine Hike #4 - 13 km.
Depart 9 am. Meet at the parking lot at Butler’s Barracks on John St. in Niagara On-
The-Lake. Loop hike to different winerys. Bring water. Pace - Medium. Terrain - Easy.
Leaders: Bruce Manion - 289-235-9192 E-mail - [email protected]
Susan Meinzinger - 905-945-7065 E-mail - [email protected]
Mon. Aug. 17 - Stoney Creek Pizza Evening Walk - 1.5 - 2hrs.
Meet at 7:00 pm. at the parking lot at Battlefield Park. We will hike various trails and
streets in the area, including the Battlefield Park Side Trail and the Bruce Trail. Optional
Apres hike stop for Pizza (Mother’s) If it is raining, we will go straight to Mother’s Pizza
on Queenston Road. Directions: Take Centennial Parkway to King Street (Last traffic
light before climbing the escarpment). Go East on King Street. Turn immediately right
into the driveway for Battlefield Park (Sign at bottom of driveway on King Street). Meet
in parking lot. Medium pace and moderate terrain. Leader: Paul Lewis - 905-331-8600,
or email: [email protected]
Sat. Aug. 22 - Short Hills Loop - 12 km.
Depart 9:00 am. Meet at the Short Hills parking lot on Pelham Road in St Catharines.
Loop hike. Bring water. Pace - Medium. Terrain - Easy.
Leaders: Bruce Manion - 289-235-9192 E-mail - [email protected]
Susan Meinzinger - 905-945-7065 E-mail - [email protected]
Sun. Aug 23 - Hamilton’s Super Bowls - 10 km.
Meet for a 10:00 am. start at the 4-Ice Centre, located on Mountain Brow, between
Limeridge and Mohawk Roads in Hamilton. We will car shuffle to the Devil’s
Punchbowl and hike back, visiting four of Hamilton’s bowl waterfalls on the way. Bring
lunch and water, bug spray, sun block. Hiking boots recommended. Pace medium, terrain
moderate. Leader: Gord Proudfoot, Hamilton. 905-387-5657 [email protected]
Sat. Aug. 29 - Summer Wine Hike #5 - 13 km.
Depart 9:00 am. Meet at the parking lot at Strewn Winery on Lakeshore Rd and 4 Mile
Creek Road in Niagara On-The-Lake for a loop hike to other wineries. Bring water.
Pace - Medium. Terrain - Easy.
Leaders: Bruce Manion - 289-235-9192 E-mail - [email protected]
Susan Meinzinger - 905-945-7065 E-mail - [email protected]
HAPPY WANDERERS
Bring lunch, lots of water, sun and bug protection. Wear clothing suited to the
weather and proper hiking boots. Notify leader if you are attending as sometimes
circumstances dictate that the hike be cancelled or changed. Telephone or email
Errol MacKenzie at Dundas ON. (905) 627-9497 before 9:00 pm. please or
Mon. June 1 - Iroquoia, Smokey Hollow, Ian Reid ST, Norm Pearson ST, LOOP
- +/-14km
Meet for 08:45 am. exit at Smokey Hollow Parking Map 9. Km71.0. Hike Main Trail ,
Ian Reid ST, McNally ST, Norm Pearson ST and Main Trail. Hiking boots, no dogs.
Pace - Medium, Terrain - Moderate,
Mon. June 8 - Dundas Valley, Headwaters Trail LOOP - +/- 15 km.
Meet for 08:45 am. exit at Dundas Valley Conservation parking lot off Governors Rd,
Dundas. Map 8. Conservation Fee applies . Hike the Headwaters trail and Main Loop of
Dundas valley. Hilly. Hiking boots, no dogs. Pace - Medium, Terrain - Moderate.
Mon.15 - Niagara, Woodend Conservation to Decew House Park A-B - +/- 16
km.
Meet for 08:45 am. exit at Van WagnersBeach, Burlington side of Hutch’s Restaurant
near small brick building. Move some cars to Decew House Park , Map 3, Km 29.8.Hike
from Woodend Conservation Area, Map 2, Km.12.5 back to cars.No dogs, hiking boots.
Pace - Medium, Terrain - Moderate.
Mon. June 22 - Iroquoia, Lowville Park to Twiss Rd. Return, LOOP - +/- 15
km.
Meet for 08:45 am. exit at Lowville Park, Guelph Line, Burlington. Map10. Hike River
and Ruin ST and Main Trail to Twiss Rd. Return, Hiking boots, no dogs. Pace –
Medium. Terrain - Moderate.
Mon. June 29 - Caledon, Tom East ST, Glencross ST, Cam Snell ST, Main Trail
LOOP - +/- 14 km.
Meet for 08:45 am. exit from parking lot Hy401/Trafalgar, north east corner. Move some
cars to parking lot Hockley Rd. Map 18, east of 2nd
Line EHS. Toronto hikers can meet
us at 09:30 am. Hike Tom East ST, Glen Cross ST and Snell ST and Main Trail back to
cars. Hilly , hiking boots, no dogs. Pace - Medium. Terrain - Strenuous.
Mon. July 6 - Dundas Valley, Spring Creek, Main Loop, Rail Trail, LOOP - +/-
15 km.
Meet for 08:45 exit at Sanctuary Dr. off Pleasant Ave. Dundas. Hike Spring Creek Trail,
Main Loop and Rail Trail back to cars. Hiking boots, no dogs. Pace - Medium. Terrain -
Moderate.
Mon. July 13 - Toronto, Speyside to Hilton Falls Conservation Area , A-B - +/-
12 km.
Meet for 08:45 exit from Hilton Falls Conservation Area. Parking fee required. Move
some cars to Pear Tree Parking lot on 15 SR , 200 m SW of Hwy 25. Map12. Hike back
to Hilton Falls on Main Trail and Philip Gosling ST. Hiking boots, no dogs. Pace –
Medium. Terrain - Moderate.
Mon. July 20 - Niagara, Merritt Trail, Twelve Mile, Main Trail, LOOP - +/- 15
km.
Meet for 08:45 exit at Van Wagners Beach ,Burlington side of Hutch’s Reastaurant near
small brick building. Move some cars to Penn Centre. St. Catharines. Hike Merritt Trail,
Twelve Mile Trail and Main Trail back to cars. No dogs, hiking boots. Pace - Medium.
Terrain Easy.
Mon. July 27 - Crawford Lake to Rattlesnake, LOOP - +/- 14km.
Meet for 09:30 m. exit, REPEAT 09:30 am. at Crawford Lake parking lot. Map11. Km.
105.5. Hike Main Trail and Leech Porter ST and Rattlesnake Point ST and return.
Hiking boots, no dogs. Pace - Medium. Terrain - Moderate.
Mon. August 3. NO HIKE, Civic Holiday
Mon. Aug. 10 - Caledon, Trimble ST, Shaw Creek , Rail Trail, Forks of Credit,
LOOP - +/- 15 km. Meet for 08:45 exit at parking lot Hwy. 401/Trafalgar Rd., north east corner. Move some
cars to Forks of Credit Rd. Map 14 Km. 8.8. Hike Trimble ST, Shaw Creek Rd., rail trail
to Forks of Credit Park and back to cars. Hiking boots, No dogs. Pace - Medium. Terrain
- Moderate.
Mon. Aug. 17 - Toronto, Silver Creek, LOOP - +/- 14 km.
Meet for 08:45 exit at parking lot Hwy. 401/Trafalgar Rd., northeast corner. Toronto
hikers can meet us at Fallbrook Trail at 09:15 am. Map13, Km 35.9. Carpool to
Fallbrook Trail. Hike the Main trail, Roberts ST, Main trail, Bennet Heritage ST, Main
trail back to cars. Loop hike. Hiking boots, no dogs. Pace - Medium. Terrain - Strenuous.
Mon. Aug. 24 - Short Hills, LOOP - +/- 15 km.
Meet for 08:45 am. exit at Van Wagner’s Beach, Burlington side of Hutch’s Restaurant
near small brick building. Move some cars to Wiley Rd. parking lot, Map 3, at Short
Hills Provincial Park. Hike some trails in Short Hills Provincial Park. Hiking boots, no
dogs. Pace - Medium. Terrain - Moderate.
Mon. Aug. 31 - Speyside to Scotsdale Farm A-B - +/-17 km.
Meet for 08:45 am. exit at parking lot Trafalgar Rd/Hwy 401, north east corner. Move
some cars to Scotsdale Farm. Map 13, north of Km 29.4. Hike from Speyside, 15 SR
Map12 Km 11.9 back to Scotsdale Farm. Hiking boots, no dogs. Pace - Medium. Terrain
Moderate.
TUESDAYS WITH BILL
Gentle hikes followed by lunch. Leader: Bill Fulton – 905-627-9718 (Home) Cell –
289-253-4397
Tues. July 21 - Hamilton Beach Strip - 1 and 1/2 hrs. Meet at 10:30 am. at the east side of Hutch's restaurant on Van Wagners Beach for a
hopefully cool walk along the waterfront, with lunch at Hutch's afterwards.
HIKERS R US
Summer hiking is great but please remember to wear hiking boots, and bring lots of
water, lunch/snack, hat, sunscreen and bug spray. Please be sure to notify the hike
leader if you plan to attend as sometimes weather or other circumstances mean
changes to the meeting spot, etc. Hike Convenor: Charlotte Stewart
[email protected] (905) 628-0509
Wed. June 3 - Iroquois E2E10 - 13 km.
Route: Sydenham Lookout to Smokey Hollow
Details: 13 km, Pace: medium, Terrain: strenuous!
Meet for an 8:45 exit at Sydenham Lookout, 43.277639, -79.949629
RSVP: [email protected]
519-654-0282
Wed. June 10 - Culham Trail Northward - 12 km. +/-
Meet at 9:30 am. at Springbank Visual Arts Centre, 1475 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W,
Mississauga to take the trail along the Credit River to Streetsville and back. Bring
sunscreen, bug spray, lunch/snack, water. Pace - moderate. Terrain - easy. Leader;
Norman Young 905 845 0939 [email protected]
Wed June 17 - Off the Beaten Path - Speyside to Limehouse - +/- 12 km.
Meet at Hwy 401/Hwy 25 Intersection Parking lot (south east side) for an 8:45 am exit.
We will drive to Limehouse Parking on Fifth Line 0.5 km south of SR22 at the junction
of the Limehouse Access Trail and shuttle back to Speyside Parking on SR 15 just east of
Hwy 25 (Km 11.9 Map 12) for a linear hike on the Speyside N & S, Vanderleck, Canada
Goose, Brown Benton and Black Creek Side Trails including portions of the Main Trail.
Bring sunscreen, bug spray, lunch/snack, water. Pace - Brisk. Terrain - Strenuous.
Leader: Keith Barber [email protected] Home Phone: 289-878-2299
Wed. June 24 - Dundas Valley Loop - +/- 13 km.
Meet for 9:00 am. exit at Sanctuary parking lot at end of Sanctuary Drive. From Old
Ancaster Rd. in Dundas take Pleasant Ave. and turn right onto Sanctuary Drive. We will
do a loop heading east along rail trail encompassing Monarch, Main trail, Spring Creek
trail. Hilly, but good footing. Bring sunscreen, bug spray, lunch/snack, water.
Medium pace, moderate terrain. Leader: Ruth Merz [email protected]
Wed. July 1 - Canada Day. No hike scheduled
Wed July 8, IE2E
Make up hike 1. Details to be announced
Leader: Louise Langlais , [email protected] ,
519-654-0282
Wed. July 15 - Elora - +/- 15 km.
Meet at 401/ #6 highway car pool parking lot for 8:45 departure.
Carpool to Elora. We will do a hike on the trails in this area. Bring sunscreen, bug spray,
lunch/snack, water. Pace: medium. Terrain: moderate.
Leader: Wayne Riley. [email protected]
Wed. July 22 - Mountsberg C/A - +/- 14 km.
Meet for a 9:00 am. exit at Mountsberg Conservation Area, Milborough Line, north of
Campbellville Road. We will do a loop hike including Pioneer Creek Trail, Sugarbush
Trail and the Lookout Trails. Parking fee in effect or Conservation Area Pass. Hiking
boots. No dogs. Bring sunscreen, bug spray, lunch/snack, water. Pace: medium, Terrain:
easy. Leader: Charlotte Stewart 905 628-0509 [email protected] Cell morning of
hike 905-906-0519
Wed July 29 - Off the Beaten Path - Terra Cotta Forest C.A. - +/- 15 km.
Meet at Hwy 401/Trafalgar Rd Intersection Parking lot (north east side) for an 8:45 am.
exit . We will then drive to Tenth Line Parking at Walking Fern Trail Access (km 38.5
Map 14) for a loop hike encompassing the Rockside, Winston Churchill Side Trails,
including connecting parts of the Main Trail and Caledon Trailway. Bring sunscreen, bug
spray, lunch/snack, water. Pace - Brisk. Terrain - Moderate.
Leader: Keith Barber [email protected] Home Phone: 289-878-2299
Wed. Aug. 5 - Mount Nemo Loop Hike - +/- 15 km.
Meet for an 8:45 am. exit in the Mount Nemo C/A parking lot, just east of Guelph Line
and Colling Rd Map 10 (91.5Km). We will do a loop hike of the trails in the area. C/A
fees apply or Conservation Area pass. Hiking boots. Bring snack/lunch/bug
spray/water/sunscreen. Hilly, rocky. Pace - medium. Terrain - moderate.
Leader: Fay: [email protected]
Wed. Aug. 12 - Balls Falls Conservation Area - +/- 12 km.
Meet for 8:45 departure at Hutch’s on the Hamilton Beach strip. Carpool to Balls Falls
Conservation area and Kinsmen park, map 4. Pace: medium. Terrain: normal, some steep
climbs. Bring water, sunscreen, bug spray, and lunch/snacks. Leader: Leader: Wayne
Riley [email protected]
Wed. Aug. 19 - Terra Cotta to Cheltenham - 12 km +/-
Meet at Hwy 401/Trafalgar Rd Intersection Parking lot (north east side) for an 8:45 am.
exit. The hike will be a loop hike including the main trail, Rockside side trail. Toronto
hikers can meet us at approx. 9:30 am. at roadside parking on Boston Mills Rd. just west
of the Mississauga Road intersection (note: driveway is private property). Map 14.
Our route passes Spirit Tree Estates Cidery and there will be time to visit it at lunch time.
They have an excellent bakery. Pace: medium; Terrain: moderate, with some road
walking. Hiking boots, water, lunch/snack, bug spray, sunscreen.
Leader: Charlotte Stewart [email protected] cell morning of hike 905 906-0519
Wed Aug 26, I E2E
Make up hike 2. Details to be announced.
Bring water, lunch, sunscreen, bug spray
Leader: Louise Langlais, [email protected]
GOOD COMPANIONS
All hike begin at10:00am.unless otherwise noted and are at a leisurely pace. Please
wear the appropriate footwear and clothing for summer hiking. Bring water, a
snack, bug spray, sunscreen and a sense of humour. Kathy and Brian (905) 632-
8934. Remember, as in life, it’s the journey that matters, not the destination.
Wed. June 3 - Princess Point - 2 1/2hrs.
Meet at Hamilton Bayfront parking lot. We will hike along the Waterfront trail to
Princess point and back. Wildfowl, wildflowers and more. Flat, easy.
Wed. June 10 - Bluebird Hike - 2 1/2 hrs. Meet Dan Welsh at Cedar Brook Farm for a 10:00 am. start. The farm is located off #6
Hwy at the 8th
. Concession West #812. When you reach #812, turn left and go to the end
of the lane. An amazing hike in the beautiful countryside. Bluebirds, Swallows and more.
Wed. June 17 - Chedoke Falls - 2 ½ hrs. Meet at the parking lot for Chedoke golf Course in West Hamilton. We will hike the
Bruce Trail past the many waterfalls and then back along the Mountain Brow. Amazing
scenery. Easy.
Wed. June 24 - Paletta Mansion - 2 1/2hrs. Meet at the parking lot at the end of Fairview St. in Burlington (Sherwood Park). We will
hike to the Lakeshore and Paletta Mansion (the way we were) and back. Easy, flat.
Wed. July 1 - Spencer Smith Park - 2 ½ hrs
Meet at Central Library rear parking lot in Burlington . We will hike into the park along
the pathway and join in the celebration for Canada`s birthday. Free cake? Easy, flat.
Wed. July 8 - Felkers Falls - 2hrs.
Meet at the The Stoney Creek monument at Battlefield Park . We will carpool to
Paramount Drive parking lot and hike back down the Mountain. Some poor footing.
Wed. July 15 - Calcium Pits - 2 1/2hrs.
Meet at the rear of the School in Kibride. Take Brant St. all the way to Kilbride, turn
right at the stop sign, then left at the next stop sign. Meet Valerie at the back of the
school. We will hike out to the Calcium Pits and back. Some poor footing.
Wed. July 22 - Marie Curtis Park - 2 1/2 hrs.
Meet at the parking lot for Marie Curtis Park, just east of Port Credit. It`s a beautiful
drive along the Lakeshore to the Park.We will complete a circular hike of this interesting
area. Easy, flat.
Wed. July 29 - River and Ruin - 2 1/2hrs. Meet Mary Rose at the parking lot of Loweville Park in Lowville on Guelph Line. We
will hike the beautiful trail along the flowing river and admire the magnificent Ostrich
Ferns. Wed. Aug. 5 - Cootes Paradise - 2 ½ hrs.
Meet at the Doggy Park parking lot at the intersection of York Rd. and Valley Raod. We
will hike through the area and along the shoreline. Hopefully there will be some
wildfowl. Hilly some poor footing.
Wed. Aug. 12 - Eramosa Karst - 2 hrs.
Meet Vern Erickson at Valley Park (Paramount and Mud St.) on the East mountain in
Hamilton. We will hike this unique area with its unusual geological features. Flat
Wed. August 19 - Iroquoia Heights C.A. - 2 1/2hrs.
Meet in the parking lot at the corner on Scenic Drive where the Hydro towers stand Map
7. Km. 40.6. We will hike into the conservation area through the woods and then the
Bruce Trail. We may see some deer. Hilly.
Wed. Aug. 26 - Canal Hike - 2 ½ hrs.
Meet at Hutch`s at Van Wagners Beach in Hamilton. We will hike out to the Canal on the
trail and back. Perhaps `Fish and Chips` after the hike. Flat, easy.
THURSDAY MIDWEEK HIKES
Planning a “Stay-cation” this summer. Great! Come out and enjoy the trails and some
great company.
Just a few things to keep in mind...Hiking boots are recommended. Also, due to
increasing concerns about deer tics and possible lyme disease it is recommended that you
wear a long sleeved shirt and socks tucked into long pants especially when hiking
through tall grasses. For more information about lyme disease you can Google the Suzuki
‘Nature of Things” documentary “Ticked-Off. The Mystery of Lyme Disease” on the
internet.
All hikes are at a moderate pace (unless otherwise stated) with the likelihood of hills and
rocky footing. Please note that the starting time varies! No dogs, please. In the event of
inclement weather please call the hike leader. Also, feel free to call the hike leader if you
would like to make carpool arrangements. Thursday hike convenor: Connie Rusynyk,
905 689 2203 [email protected]
Thurs. June 4 - 14 Mile Creek Trail - 10/12 km.
Meet for a 10:00 am. start in the SW corner of Glen Abbey Recreation Centre parking
lot, 1415 Third Line, Oakville. Bring the usual, including lunch, sunscreen, bugspray and
water. Pace - medium Terrain - easy. Leader: Norman Young 905 845 0939
Thurs. June 11 - Dundas Valley - 10 km. Meet for a 10:00 am. start at Woodley Lane and King Street (Hwy 8) in Dundas for a
hike to the Dundas Valley Trail Centre and return. Bring water, snacks, lunch, sunscreen.
Pace - medium; Terrain - moderate. Gord Proudfoot. 905 387 5657
Thurs. June 18 - Terra Cotta Hike - +/-10 km. Meet for a 10:00 am. start where the Terra Cotta Side Trail crosses Winston Churchill
Boulevard (Map 14), roadside parking. Or car pool from Hwy 401 and Trafalgar Road
car pool parking lot at 9:15 am. There-and-back walk following the side trail. Might need
bug repellent. No dogs please. Medium - pace, terrain - moderste. Leader: Valerie
Dobson 905-828-1729 [email protected]
Thurs. June 25 - Bluebird Hike - 2 1/2 hrs. Meet Dan Welsh at Cedar Brook Farm. The farm is located off #6 Hwy at the 8
th.
Concession West #812. When you reach #812, turn left and go to the end of the lane. An
amazing hike in the beautiful countryside. Bluebirds, Swallows and more.
Thurs. July 2 - No. 1 Side Road to City View Park - 9/10 km.
Meet for a 9:00 am. start at City View Park (south parking lot), Kerns Road, Burlington
(south of Highway 5). We will car pool to No. 1 Side Road (off Guelph Line) and hike
back using side trails and ski trails. Bring water and snack. Pace: medium. Terrain:
moderate. Leader: Terry Rose. (905) 637-2918. [email protected]
Thurs. July 9 - Kilbride/Crawford Lake - +/- 11 km.
Meet for a 10:00 am. start at in the lower parking lot of the Crawford Lake Conservation
Area on the east side of Guelph Line, north of Derry Rd. We will carpool to the parking
lot behind the school in Kilbride and walk back. Bring a lunch, snack, lots of water,
sunscreen, bugspray. Parking fee in effect or Conservation Area Pass. Pace - Medium.
Terrain – Moderate. Gord Proudfoot. 905 387 5657
Thurs. July 16 - Dundas - 10-12 km. Meet for a 9:30 am. start in the Dundas Driving Park located at the end of Cross Street in
Dundas. We’ll meet in the east parking lot area We will go up to Dundas Peak, Tews
Falls and Websters Falls. Please bring sticks, snack, water, lunch, sunscreen and perhaps
bugspray. Hiking boots. NO DOGS. A strenuous hill. Pace - Medium. Terrain -
Moderate. Marion Fletcher - [email protected]
Thurs. July 23 - Hilton Falls/Halton Agreement Forest - Approx 10 km.
Meet for a 9:30 am. start in the small parking lot on the east side of Fourth
Line/Nassagawa. Take Guelph Line north of the 401 to Number 10 Sideroad and turn
right. Follow it until it takes a hard left turn. You are now on Fourth Line/Nassagawa.
Follow it to the small parking lot on your right. There is also roadside parking. We will
carpool to Hilton Falls Conservation Area and hike back to the parking lot. Map 11.
Bring water, a lunch/snack, sunscreen and insect repellent. Pace - leisurely. Terrain -
moderate. Leaders: Anne /Phill Armstrong 905-337-3937 [email protected]
Thurs. July 30 - No scheduled hike. Check website for updates.
Thurs. Aug. 6 - Trafalgar East Ravines - Approx 10 km.
Meet for a 10:00 am. start in the parking lot of Falgarwood Public School at the corner
of Marlbourough and Grosvenor Streets in Oakville. We will hike some of the trails in
and around some of Oakville’s lovely ravines followed by a swim at Falgarwood Pool.
(Entrance fee). Bring water, lunch, sunscreen and insect repellent. Leader: Phill
Armstrong: 905-337-3937.
Thurs. Aug. 13 - North Shore Trails, Dundas - +/- 10 km. Meet for a 10:00 am. start at the dog walking park on York Rd. beside Valley Rd. in
Dundas. We will do a loop hike of the RBG trails. Bring snack, water and sunscreen.
Medium pace. Moderate terrain. Leader: Linda Robinson, [email protected]
Thurs. Aug. 20 - Christie Lake Conservation Area - Loop Hike and Swim
9/10 km.
Meet for a 9:00 am. start at the car park on Crooks Hollow Road (1 km west of the
village of Greenville). We will hike clockwise around Christie Lake. At the beach we
will swim (optional) and have a picnic lunch. There is a parking fee for non-members.
Bring water, snack, lunch, repellent, swimsuit and towel (NOTE: there are changing
rooms). Pace: medium. Terrain: easy. Leader: Terry Rose. (905) 637-2918.
Thurs. Aug. 27 - Ancaster Dundas Valley - 3 to 4 hrs. Meet for a 10:00 am. start at the Lions club Pool parking lot on the Jerseyville Rd. in
Ancaster. Some loop hikes in the Headwater Trail area. May need to park at the baseball
field across the street. Hiking boots. Bring snacks, lunch, water and sunscreen. Pace -
medium. Terrain - moderate.
Leader: Lorraine Sherred. Email [email protected]
