IROQUOIA SUMMER HIKES 2016

IROQUOIA SUMMER HIKES 2016

WEEKLY HIKES **Wednesday Mornings - HIKES WITH DOGS will resume in the Fall. ** EVERY MONDAY MORNING - +/- 10 km. Meet at 8:30 am in the parking lot of the ChedokeGolf Club in Hamilton, just off of Aberdeen. We will hike up the Radial Trail and do a mainly loop hike in the Iroquoia Heights Conservation Area. Pace: medium. Terrain: moderate. Map 8. Leader: Daljeet Juneja 905-648-4596 Cell: 905-870-3088 ds.juneja@gmail.com EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT CULHAM TRAIL MISSISSAUGA 1.5 - 2 hrs Brisk pace. Meet at Riverwood Visual Arts Centre in Mississauga. The centre is located just north of Burnhamthorpe Rd. between Mississauga Rd and Creditview Rd on Riverwood Park Lane. We will meet at 6:00 pm. in the parking lot at the top of the hill and hike along the Culham trail. Hike is cancelled if there is heavy rain. Leader: Nancy Stevens nancystevens7@gmail.com EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT - All Summer - Walk for Health and Fun (1.5hrs to 2 hrs 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 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: outdooractive@hotmail.com EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT - Grimsby Hikes - 1.5 hours. Meet at Lions Club Pool parking lot at 7:00 pm. off Main St., just west of Mountain St. lights. Hike cancelled in poor weather. Hike difficulty: Medium. 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 don.matheson123@gmail.com (Alternate Contact: Bruce Manion bamontrails@cogeco.ca) 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 brisk 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: l.carruthers@hotmail.com

LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH - SPRING Walking Meditations at Dundas Valley Trail Centre - March 27, April 24, May 22, June 26th 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m Combine walking with mindfulness Sunday mornings with writer/meditator Kelly Watt. Kelly is the author of Camino Meditations and has studied meditation since she was seventeen and ended out in a Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Nepal. In 2008, Kelly walked the 800-mile Camino de Santiago in northern Spain, walking in silence every morning. Every month, she will teach you a series of meditations that can be done standing, walking or sitting down. Come learn how to take your practice out of the meditation room and into nature on the glorious Bruce Trail. No experience necessary. Meet at Dundas Valley Trail centre (650 Governor’s Road, Dundas, Ontario) for a 10:00 am. start. Check Bruce Trail website or Facebook site: Camino Meditations, for directions and details. RSVP at talk@kellywatt.ca or phone 905-870-2870.

FEATURE HIKES

GENTLE HIKES Gentle hikes are a series of hikes introduced by Valerie Dobson, one of Iroquoia’s long time hike leaders. The hikes are suitable for people of all ages. They are directed at people who are new to hiking, families and experienced hikers who may want a shorter, slower hike. The hikes are always a loop, with easy terrain although there may be rocky or muddy sections which require more care while hiking. The leader may give information concerning trail markings, appropriate equipment and any facts of interest such as historical, geological or environmental features along the route. These hikes are intended to give the hiker a sense of what hiking entails, especially on the Bruce Trail. If you have any questions concerning the nature of these hikes please call the leader for clarification. Look for these hikes throughout the hike schedule. CALEDON HIKES BY JOAN RICHARD Caledon is offering two sets of hikes for the summer. Caledon End to End in 7 beginning June 4, ending Aug.6. Sideways Badge Hikes beginning July 30 and ending Sept. 5. If you are interested in these hikes check out the Caledon Bruce Trail Club website and go to the hiking section. BEAVER VALLEY END TO END HIKE SERIES May 14 Beaver Valley End to end This is the first of three weekends to hike the Beaver Valley section; May 14 and 15, June 4 and 5, June 25 and 26. To receive full details on all six days send request to archercynthiab@gmail.com. The last day includes an optional short hike to obtain the Waterfall Badge Hike. Pre-registration welcomed, not required. Day hikers are welcome to join us.

Day 1: Meet for 8:30 departure from parking area at Blantyre at 113.8 km on Map 28. We will shuttle cars to the Epping Lookout parking lot on No. 7 Eric Winkler Parkway just north of 19 Sideroad at 92.5 km on Map 27. Terrain: moderate. Pace: medium 4 km/hr. 21+/- km. Pub lunch to follow. Leader: Cynthia Archer cell/txt 416 573 4236 May 15 Beaver Valley End to end Day 2 Meet for 8:30 departure from the Epping Lookout parking lot on No. 7 Eric Winkler Parkway just north of 19 Sideroad at 92.5 km on Map 27. We will shuttle cars to the parking area on the 12th Concession east of Vandeleur at 72.6 km on Map 26. Terrain difficult. Pace medium 4 km/hr. 19+/- km. Leader: Cynthia Archer cell/txt 416 573 4236 June 4 Beaver Valley End to end Day 3 Meet for 8:30 departure from the parking area on the 12th Concession east of Vandeleur at 72.6 km on Map 26. We will shuttle cars to the parking area on North Street in Eugenia at 54.0 km on Map 26. Pub lunch to follow. Terrain: difficult. Pace: medium 4 km/hr. 18+ km. Leader: Cynthia Archer cell/txt 416 573 4236 June 5 Beaver Valley End to end Day 4 Meet for 8:30 departure from the parking area on North Street in Eugenia at 54.0 km on Map 26. We will shuttle cars to the parking lot near Duncan on 9th Sideroad between 10th Line and The Blue Mountain-Euphrasia Townline, at 33.4 km on Map 25. Terrain: difficult. Pace: medium 4 km/hr. 20+/- km. Leader: Cynthia Archer cell/txt 416 573 4236 June 25 Beaver Valley End to end Day 5 Meet for 8:30 departure from the parking area near Duncan on 9th Sideroad between 10th Line and The Blue Mountain-Euphrasia Townline, at 33.4 km on Map 25. We will shuttle cars to the parking lot on 18th Sideroad between 5th Line and 6th Line, at 11.3 km on Map 24. Pub lunch to follow. Terrain: difficult. Pace: medium 4 km/hr. 22+/- km. Leader: Cynthia Archer cell/txt 416 573 4236 June 26 Beaver Valley End to end Day 6 and optional Waterfall Hike Badge hike Meet for 8:30 departure from the parking area on 18th Sideroad between 5th Line and 6th Line, at 11.3 km on Map 24. We will shuttle cars to the parking lot on Maple Lane near Swiss Meadows at 0.0 km on Map 24. Terrain: difficult. Pace: medium 4 km/hr. 11+ km. Optional hike: For those who would like to earn the Waterfall Badge, after completing the Beaver Valley section, we will drive to the Valley Crossover Side Trail on Map 26. From the parking lot on Beaver Trail off the Lower Valley Road, we can hike up and down each side of the trail to complete the Waterfall Badge Hike requirements. Total distance 5.2 km. Leader: Cynthia Archer cell/txt 416 573 4236

GENERAL HIKES

Thurs. June 2 - 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: outdooractive@hotmail.com Sat. June 4 - Dofasco Trail, Hamilton East Mountain - 10 km. 3 hours Meet by 9:30 am. at the Devil’s Punchbowl Conservation Area on Ridge Road, off Upper Centennial Parkway (Hwy. 20) in Stoney Creek (see Map 6, Bruce Trail Reference Guide Ed. 28). We will car pool to Eleventh Road East and hike back. Snack break along the way. If you need further information or directions, call or e-mail me no later than 5 p.m. Friday before the hike. Pace: medium. Terrain: easy. Leader: Gary Wrathall 905-681-6167 (Burlington) gary.wrathall@sympatico.ca. Sat. June 4 - Burlington - Waterdown - 10 km. Meet at 9:30 am. in City View Park on Kerns Rd. Hike to Smoky Hollow return, including one loop of Upper Grindstone Side Trail. Pace: medium. Terrain: moderate. Leader: Peter McSweeney Phone or txt 905-802-0727; sweeney@cogeco.ca Sun. June 5 - Bluebird Walk at Cedar Brook Farm - 8 km or less Meet for 9:30 am. start at Cedar Brook Farm in Puslinch. The farm is located at 812 8th Concession Rd. West. This is west of Hwy #6, just north of the traffic lights at Carlyle Rd. On 8th Concession go up a steep hill and down to the bottom of the hill. Turn left at 812. Look for the pig in the ditch. Take the laneway all the way to the end to the barn. This will be a nature walk at the farm checking out birds and anything that moves or may move in the near future. Pace is leisurely, terrain moderate. Leader: Dan Welsh, bluebird6@sympatico.ca 905 - 659 – 4957 Sun. June 5 - Gentle Hikes at Crawford Lake - +/- 5 km (1 ½hrs) Meet for a 10:30 am. start in the lower parking lot at Crawford Lake on the east side of Guelph Line, north of Derry Road. Map 11.We will do loop hike which will include a

walk around a meromictic lake, then to the look out and sections of the beautiful Bruce Trail. Mostly flat and easy, but with some rocky sections. Learn about some of the history of the area, look for wildflowers and explore the Indian village which was discovered here. Bring water, bug repellent, sunscreen and a snack. Pace: leisurely. Terrain: moderate. Parking fee in effect or a Conservation Area pass. Leader: Anne Armstrong: 905-337-3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com Sun. June 5 - West Side Hike #8 - 7-8 km. Meet at 10 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 8. Leader: Vern Erickson 905-667-4370. verickson@cogeco.ca Sat. June 11 - Iroquoia E2E #6 of 7 - Mount Nemo to Crawford Lake - 13.8 km. Meet 9:00 am. at Crawford Lake Conservation Area northwest of km. 105.5, Map 11. Car shuttle to Mount Nemo Conservation Area, km. 91.7, Map 10. Hike back to Crawford Lake. Pace: medium. Terrain: moderate. Directions to meeting place: Crawford Lake Conservation Area is located at 3115 Conservation Rd., east off of Guelph Line. Parking fee in effect or Conservation Area pass. Bring lunch, water, sunscreen and bug spray. Leader: Douglas Boyce dboyce004@gmail.com Sun. June 12 - Red Hill Valley - 8 -10 km. Meet at 10 am. just east (right side) of Hutch's on Van Wagner's Beach Rd. We'll car pool to the Mud Street parking lot near Pritchard Road and hike back along the Red Hill Valley Trail. Pace: medium. Terrain: moderate. Maps 6-7. Leader: Vern Erickson 905-667-4370. verickson@cogeco.ca Sun. June 12 - 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 are 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. More info hikevincent.wordpress.com Pace: medium, Terrain: rocky. Leader: Greg Vincent (519) 579-8210 vincent.greg@gmail.com Sun. June 12 - Iroquoia E2E #7 of 7 – Crawford Lake to Kelso - 16.2 km.

Meet 9:00 am. at Kelso Conservation Area. Map 11. Car shuttle to Crawford Lake Conservation Area northwest of km. 105.5, Map 11. Hike back through Nassagaweya Canyon to Kelso. Pace: medium. Terrain: moderate. Directions to meeting place: Kelso Conservation Area is located at 5234 Kelso Rd. off of Tremaine Rd. Parking fee in effect or Conservation Area pass. Bring lunch, water, sunscreen and bug spray. Leader: Douglas Boyce dboyce004@gmail.com Sun. June 12 - Kilbride/Crawford - +/- 10 km. Meet in the parking lot behind the school in Kilbride on Panton St. at 9:30 am. We will carpool to Crawford Lake and hike back. Pace: leisurely. Terrain: moderate. (some rocky sections.) Bring water, lunch, sunscreen and insect repellent. Parking fee or Conservation Area pass for Crawford Lake. Leaders: Anne and Phill Armstrong - 905-337-3937 or hikingrandma@gmail.com Sun. June 12 - Gentle Hike at Mt. Nemo Conservation - +/- 4 km. Meet at 10:30 am. at Mount Nemo Conservation Area in the parking area off Guelph Line at Colling Road. Halton Conservation Area pass or entrance fee applies. This is a loop walk. Bring water and snack. Suitable for all ages. No dogs please. Leisurely, easy. Leader: Judy Bourke 905-332-8741 judith.bourke@sympatico.ca June 15 - Fall Hike Submissions Due!!

June 17, 18, 19 - 14th - Annual Excellent Orchid Adventure - 10 km/day Please join us as we explore the Tip o’ the Bruce, Tobermory, in search of orchids and other flowers. Our search will extend to Flower Pot Island (cost approx. $50.00 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 will also visit Singing Sands, Bruce Alvar Reserve and Petrel Point Reserve (great spot for Showy Lady Slipper Orchids). We stay and have our meals in a comfortable hotel overlooking Little Tub Harbour. More info hikevincent.wordpress.com Pace - slow. Terrain - moderate. Leader and for more information Greg Vincent (519) 579-8210 vincent.greg@gmail.com Fri. Jun. 17 - Mon. Jun. 20 - The Rideau Trail End-to-End This series of hikes began with the first four-day session (from Kingston to Frontenac Provincial Park) in May. If you wish to join us for the Jun. four-day session (from Frontenac Provincial Park to the town of Westport), contact Richard Reble for details at richardreble@gmail.com or 905-945-0536 before 9:00 p.m. Sat. June 18 - Hemlock Hike, Burlington - 2.5 - 3 hrs. Meet at 9:30 am. Km 82.3, where trail meets Guelph Line, about 2 km. north of Dundas St. Hike east towards Cedar Spring Rd. and return, stopping occasionally on the outbound leg to examine trees. Eastern hemlock trees don't like the warmth of the sun, they seek a shaded area exposed to cool winds, then settle in for hundreds of years. We'll see

hemlocks displaying this preference. Also, red oak versus white oak, shagbark hickory versus bitternut hickory. Pace: Medium when walking. Terrain: Moderate, a few hills. Leader: Peter McSweeney Phone or txt 905-802-0727; sweeney@cogeco.ca Sat. June 25 - Mississauga/Culham Trail - 8 km. This 8 km "there and back" hike will take approximately 3 hours and is at a leisurely pace over easy terrain. There is no dropout point. No dogs please. Depart: 10:00 am. Erindale Park, Dundas St Directions: From QEW take Erin Mills Parkway north to Dundas St. Turn right and after about 1.5 km turn left into Erindale Park. From Hwy 401 or 403 come south on Erin Mills Pkwy to Dundas and turn left. Note: The exit from 401 is called “Mississauga Rd”. Two kms south of 401 Mississauga Rd goes left, but keep right on “Erin Mills Pkwy”. Hike Description: We will walk north on the Culham Trail and then cross over the Credit River, returning south on the Sawmill Valley Trail. Pre-register for the hike with the hike leader. Email or phone hike leader. Hike Leader: Peter Leeney peter.leeney@utoronto.ca Sun. June 26 - Headwaters Trail - Dundas Valley - 11 km - 3 hours Meet by 9:30 a.m. in the Hermitage parking lot (also called the ‘Gatehouse Museum) of the Dundas Valley Conservation Area on Sulphur Springs Road near the intersection with Mineral Springs Road (see Map 8, km. 48.4 of the Bruce Reference Guide, Ed. 28). Parking lot admission fee of $10 (in toonies & loonies, or credit card) applies (or Conservation Area pass.) We will do a loop on the main Bruce Trail & the Headwaters Trail, taking in the Griffin House, a national historic site. Snack break along the way. If you need further information or directions, call or e-mail me no later than 5 p.m. Friday before the hike. Pace: Medium. Terrain: Easy. Leader: Gary Wrathall 905-681-6167 (Burlington) gary.wrathall@sympatico.ca. Sun. Jun. 26 - Magical Mystery Maze #1: The Short Hills – 3 - 4 hrs. Meet for a 9:00 am. start from the Wiley Rd. parking lot on the east side of Short Hills Provincial Park. The mystery question is: Are these hills really short or is some hike leader just lyin’ to us? Find out on this carefully crafted loop hike through the jumble of hills created by the last glacier. Wear boots and bring lunch. Pace: medium. Terrain: strenuous. A pub stop will follow. Directions: Follow DeCew Rd. west from the Merrittville Hwy. to the stop sign at Cataract Rd. which is just past Morningstar Mill. Turn left on Cataract and go to Wiley Rd., the first street on your right. Turn right on Wiley and drive to the parking lot at the dead end. Email Richard Reble with questions and concerns at richardreble@gmail.com or call him at 905-945-O536 before 9:00 p.m. Sun. June 26 - Meditation Walk - See beginning of schedule for details. Tues. June 28 - 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! Optional) 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: outdooractive@hotmail.com Sun. June 26 - Gentle Hikes at Scotsdale Farm - +/- 6 km. (1 - 2 hrs.) Meet for a 10:30 am. start at the parking lot of Scotsdale Farm. The farm is located on the east side of Trafalgar Rd., north of Highway 7 and Georgetown. This is a heritage property formerly owned and farmed by the Bennet Family. We will do a loop hike on the property using blue Bruce Trail side trails and main Bruce Trail. There will be easy trails as well as some rocky sections. There should be wildflowers as well as evidence of old forest mixed in with new growth. Bring water, bug repellent, sunscreen and a snack. Pace: leisurely. Terrain: moderate. Leader: Anne Armstrong: 905-337-3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com Fri. July 1 - Sydenham Section/6 of 8 End to End Maps 32-33) - Km 22.4 Depart 8:30 am. Map 32 Km. 103. Roadside parking on Derdy-SarawakTownline and West St. Car shuttle to Map 33, Km 125.4. Hike back through the Glen Management Area. Pace: medium. Terrain: variable and challenging. No dropout, hiking boots, no dogs. Leader: Ron Granger (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm or ron.granger1@yahoo.com Sat. July 2 - Sydenham Section/7 of 8 End to End (Maps 33-34) - Km 22.0 Depart 8:30 am. Map 33 Km 125.4. Roadside parking on Lindenwood Rd. Car shuttle to Map 34 Km 147.1. Hike back through the Kemble Mountain and Lindenwood Management Areas. Pace: medium. Terrain: variable and challenging. No dropout, hiking boots, no dogs. Leader: Ron Granger (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm or ron.granger1@yahoo.com Sun. July 3 - Sydenham Section/8 of 8 End to End - (Maps 33-35) - Km 21.3 Depart 8:30 am. Map 34 Km 147.1 Roadside parking on Coles Sideroad. Car shuttle to Map 35 Km 168.4. Hike back through Skinner’s Bluff Management Area and pass Bruce’s Caves. Pace: medium. Terrain: variable and challenging. No dropout, hiking boots, no dogs. Leader: Ron Granger (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm or ron.granger1@yahoo.com Sat. July 9 - Hamilton East mountain, Albion Falls - 10 km. 3 hours Meet by 9:30 am. in the parking lot of King’s Forest Park, on Mountain Brow Boulevard near Limeridge Road, overlooking Albion Falls.(see Mountain Brow Side Trail, in Map 7, in the Bruce Trail Reference Guide, Ed. 28). We’ll do a loop hike above the Falls, the Red Hill Valley Trail, and the Escarpment Rail Trail. Snack break at 11 am. A possible put stop lunch afterwards. If you need further information or directions, call or e-mail me

no later than 5 p.m. Friday before the hike. Pace: Medium. Terrain: Easy. Leader: Gary Wrathall 905-681-6167 (Burlington) gary.wrathall@sympatico.ca Sun. July 10 - Offa’s Dyke Path/ Bruce Trail Friendship Trail - 11.5 km. Meet 9:00 am. at City View Park, north of trail between km. 75.1 and km 75.7, Map 9. This is a loop hike following the main trail, Norman Pearson and McNally side trails. Pace: brisk. Terrain: moderate. Directions to meeting place: City View Park is located at 2500 Kerns Rd., at the corner of Kerns Rd. and Dundas St. #5. Meet in the South parking lot. From Dundas St. proceed south on Kerns and use the second entrance on your left. Note that Kerns Rd. is closed south of City View Park and must be accessed from Dundas St. Bring water, sunscreen and bug spray. Leader: Douglas Boyce dboyce004@gmail.com Sun. July 10 - Sixteen Mile Creek Valley - +/- 11 km. Meet for a 10:00 am start in the parking lot at the end of Old Upper Middle Rd. in Oakville. Old Upper Middle Rd. is immediately south of Upper Middle Rd. Turn right onto Old Upper Middle Rd. We will hike the many trails in this beautiful valley with its interesting history, geography and geology. Pace: leisurely. Terrain: easy with some long, but gentle hills. Bring water, snack, sunscreen and insect repellent. Leaders: Anne and Phill Armstrong - 905-337-393 or hikingrandma@gmail.com. Mon. July 11 - 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 Tews 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 onto 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: outdooractive@hotmail.com Sat. July 16 - Caledon Hills Section, Hockley Valley to Tai Chi, Map 18, This 15 km. shuttle hike will take approximately 5 hours and is at a medium pace over strenuous terrain. There is no dropout point. No dogs please. Depart: 9:00 am. Sideroad 5, at km 46.6. GPS Coordinates: N43 58.442' W79 59.094'. Directions: Take Airport Road north from Highway 9 to Sideroad 5, turn right and follow for half a kilometre to parking on the left. From there we will shuttle to the start and hike back. Hike Description: This is a stretch of the Bruce Trail beauty that is often overlooked. A large variety of trees and lots of hills presenting great views makes this both a scenic and energetic day out. Hiking boots required. Bring sunscreen, insect repellent, a snack lunch and two litres of drinking water.

Hike Leader: Bob Humphreys walk2tobermory@gmail.com 519-883-1840 Mon to Fri, between 7:00 & 9:00 p.m. Sun. July 17 - Historic Lowville in Burlington - 10 km. 3 hours Meet by 9:30 am. in the parking of Lowville Park, on the east side of the lot close to the pavilion & playground area. Directions: Take Guelph Line north of Dundas Street (Hwy. 5) in Burlington, then right on Lowville Park Road, then right into the parking lot. (see Map 10, Bruce Trail Reference Guide Ed. 28). We’ll do a loop hike of the River & Ruin Side Trail, the Main Bruce Trail, and the park. Snack break at 11 a.m. Possible pub stop lunch afterwards. If you need further information or directions, call or e-mail me no later than 5 p.m. Friday before the hike. Pace: Medium. Terrain: Easy. Leader: Gary Wrathall 905-681-6167 (Burlington) gary.wrathall@sympatico.ca Sun. July 17 - Hiking in Niagara - 14+ km. Meet for 10:00 am. departure from Quarry Road, Map 4 at Km. 65. No car shuttle. We will hike towards Balls Falls and back. Difficulty: medium. Pub stop to follow. Lots of fruit stands to visit before heading home. Leader: Cynthia Archer archercynthiab@gmail.com cell/txt 416 573 4236. Sun. July 17 - Gentle hike in Dundas Valley +/- 6 km Meet at 10:30 am at Sanctuary Park in Dundas. Take Pleasant Ave. off Old Ancaster Rd., then the sixth street on the right is Sanctuary Drive with parking at the end. We’ll walk to the Trail Centre along Spring Creek Trail, then return along the rail trail. Bring water and snack. No dogs please. Leisurely, easy. Leader: Judy Bourke 905-332-8741 judith.bourke@sympatico.ca Fri. July 22 - Mon. July 25 - The Rideau Trail End-to-End This series of hikes began with two four-day sessions (one from Kingston to Frontenac Provincial Park and the other from Frontenac Provincial Park to Westport). If you wish to join us for the Jul. four-day session (from Westport to Perth), contact Richard Reble for details at richardreble@gmail.com or 905-945-0536 before 9:00 p.m. Sun. July 24 - Gentle Hikes at City View Park/Bruce Trail - +/- 5 km. Meet for a 10:30 am. start at City View Park on the east side of Kerns Rd. just south of Highway 5 (Dundas St.). Map 9. Make sure you use the south entrance (not the one where the baseball and soccer fields are located.) We will do a there and back hike using main Bruce Trail, blue side trails and the Ian Reid side trail in Kerncliff Park. Pace: leisurely. Terrain: Moderate with some rocky sections and a few hills. Bring water, bug repellent, sunscreen and a snack. Leader: Anne Armstrong hikingrandma@gmail.com

Sun. Jul. 31 - Magical Mystery Maze #2: “The Black Forest” - 3/4 hrs. Meet for a 9:00 am. start from the parking lot of Mohawk Raceway on Guelph Line just north of Campbellville. Enter the northernmost entrance to the lot and park facing Guelph Line. A loop walk on the maze of trails in this Halton Agreement Forest, adjacent to the Mohawk Raceway, can inspire only one mystery question: “Where in the #$%^ are we?” Wear boots and bring lunch. Pace: medium. Terrain: rocky. A pub stop will follow. Email

Richard Reble with questions and concerns at richardreble@gmail.com or call him at 905-945-0536 before 9:00 p.m. Tues. Aug. 2 - Toronto Section, Speyside – Map 12 11.2 km. Meet 9:00 am. At the Pear Tree parking lot, km. 11.2 in Speyside. 200 m. southwest of Highway 25. We will hike 11.2 km. at a medium pace over variable terrain. This hike will include part of the Main Trail, the Al Shaw Side Trail, Vanderleck Side Trail and the Speyside North and South Side Trails. To get there, exit the 401 at Milton and take Highway 25 north to Speyside. Turn left on 15th Side road, and the parking lot is 300 metres along on the left hand side. No dogs. Hiking boots recommended, bring lunch and drinking water. Leader: Donna Hart. Day of hike contact at 905-805-1159 donna-eleanor@hotmail.com For any questions, call or e-mail no later than 5 p.m. day before hike. Sat. Aug. 6 - North Halton Agreement Forest - 10 km. 3 hours Meet by 9:30 am. in the small parking lot on Fourth Line. Directions: North on Guelph Line from Campbellville, right on Sideroad No. 10, then follow the left bend as it becomes Fourth Line. Parking lot is about 500 metres north. Pace: Medium. Terrain: Easy. If you need further information or directions, call or e-mail me no later than 5 p.m. Friday before the hike. Pace: Medium. Terrain: Easy. Leader: Gary Wrathall 905-681-6167 (Burlington) gary.wrathall@sympatico.ca Sun. Aug. 7 - Gentle Hikes at Hilton Falls - +/- 5 km. Meet for a 10:30 am start in the parking lot of Hilton Falls Conservation Area, Map 11. Hilton Falls Conservation Area is on Number 5 Sideroad (also known as regional Rd. 9 or Campbellville Rd.). Parking fee or Halton Conservation Area pass. We will do a loop hike to enjoy the beauty of this area with its waterfall, old mill remains and interesting geology. Pace: leisurely. Terrain: easy with some rocky sections and one long hill. Bring water, bug repellent, sunscreen and snack. Leader: Anne Armstrong’ 90-337-3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com Sat. Aug. 13 - Dufferin Hi-Land Section, Mulmur Hills & Boyne Valley, Map 20, This 15 km. shuttle hike will take approximately 5 hours and is at a medium pace over strenuous terrain. There is no dropout point. No dogs please. Depart: 9:00 a.m. County Road 19, north of Primrose. GPS Coordinates: N44 6.009' W80 8.248'. Directions: Take Highway 10 north from Orangeville to Primrose, go across the traffic lights onto County Road 19 for 1 kilometre to parking on the right at the second bend. From there we will shuttle to the start and hike back. Hike Description: A stretch of the Bruce Trail that provides opportunities for magnificent views across the landscape. A large variety of trees and lots of hills makes this both a scenic and energetic day out. Hiking boots required. Bring sunscreen, insect repellent, a snack lunch and two litres of drinking water. Hike Leader: Bob Humphreys walk2tobermory@gmail.com 519-883-1840 Monday to Friday, between 7:00 & 9:00 p.m.

Mon. Aug. 15 - 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 ace and moderate terrain Leader: Paul Lewis 905-331-8600, or email: outdooractive@hotmail.com Sun. Aug. 14 - Mount Nemo Loop - +/- 10 km. Meet at 10 am in the parking area of Walkers Line and No. 2 Sideroad, near the cemetery. We will complete a loop hike of this lovely conservation area with its spectacular views of the countryside and some of the best escarpment features around. Pace: leisurely. Terrain: moderate with a steep rocky climb to get up onto the escarpment. Bring water, a snack, sunscreen and insect repellent. Leaders: Anne and Phill Armstrong or hikingrandma@gmail.com Tues. Aug. 16 - Iroquoia Section, Crawford Lake to Rattlesnake Loop Map11. - 15 km +/- Meet for 9:00 am. at Crawford Lake Conservation Area parking lower lot, (Km. 104.9) Parking fee required ($6.75) or Conservation Area pass. Guelph Line Conservation Rd. Hike the Main Trail along with Crawford Lake side trail, Rattlesnake Point side trail, Leech Porter side trail,. Medium pace over variable terrain. On this trail we will be going up and down the Nassagaweya Canyon, at times the footing will be poor. No dogs. Hiking boots recommended, bring lunch and drinking water. Leader: Donna Hart. Day of hike contact at 905-805-1159 donna-eleanor@hotmail.com or any questions, call or e-mail no later than 5 p.m. day before hike. Fri. Aug. 19 - Mon. Aug. 22 - The Rideau Trail End-to-End We are in the middle of a Rideau Trail end-to-end series. There have previously been three four-day sessions of hikes (from Kingston to Perth). If you wish to join us for the Aug. four-day session (from Perth to Smith Falls), contact Richard Reble for details at richardreble@gmail.com or 905-945-0536 before 9:00 p.m. Sun. Aug. 21 - Chedoke Rail Trail – Iroquoia Heights - 10 km. 3 hours Meet by 9:30 am. in the parking lot of Hamilton’s Chedoke Golf Course, off Aberdeen Avenue. Park in the far east end of the lot facing the golf course. We will hike up the Chedoke Radial Trail to and through the Iroquoia Heights Conservation Area and back. Pace: Medium. Terrain: Easy. If you need further information or directions, call or e-mail me no later than 5 p.m. Friday before the hike. Pace: Medium. Terrain: Easy. Leader: Gary Wrathall 905-681-6167 (Burlington) gary.wrathall@sympatico.ca Sun. Aug. 28 - Gentle Hikes at Sixteen Mile Creek Valley, Oakville - +/- 6 km. (1 ½ - 2 hrs.)

Meet for a 10:30am start in the parking lot on the southeast corner of River Glen Blvd. and Neyagawa Blvd. Neyagawa Blvd. runs north of Upper Middle Rd., south of Dundas St. (Highway 5) and west of Oxford.St.. This will be an urban hike in the incredibly beautiful Sixteen Mile Creek Valley. We will do a loop hike on easy trails, with one or two long, but gentle hills. Not only are the valley and creek beautiful, but there is a lot of history here. Bring water, bug repellent, sunscreen and a snack. Pace: leisurely. Terrain: easy. Leader: Anne Armstrong: 905-337-3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com

HAPPY WANDERERS (MONDAYS)

Mon. June 6 - Niagara, Merritt trail, Port Dalhousie - Glendale Avenue A - B +/- 15 km Meet for a 9 am. exit at parking lot west of Hutch’s Restaurant (small red brick building). Car pool to St. Catherine’s Penn Centre parking lot on Glendale Avenue. Map 3. Hike the Merritt Trail from Port Dalhousie to Glendale Avenue. Bring water, lunch, sunscreen, bug spray. Hiking boots, no dogs. Pace: medium to brisk. Terrain: easy. Leader: Charlotte Stewart stewchar01@gmail.com, cell morning of hike 905 906-0519

Mon. June 13 - Terracotta C.A. Loop Hike - +/- 16 km Meet for 9:00 am. exit at Hwy 401/Trafalgar Rd Intersection parking lot (north east side). We will carpool to Trail Access at 27 SR/Fallbrook Rd. (Map 13) and hike the Roberts ST & Main Trail to Terracotta C.A., then hike the Winston Churchill ST (part) and connecting park trails and returning on the Main Trail. Ref: Maps 13 & 14 Edition 27. Terrain: medium. Pace: brisk. Hiking boots, no dogs, bring water, lunch, bug spray. Leader: Keith Barber RSVP: kbarber11@cogeco.ca Home Phone: 289-878-2299

Mon. June 20 - Silvercreek C.A. Loop Hike - +/- 15 km Meet for 9:00 am. exit at Hwy 401/Trafalgar Rd Intersection Parking lot (north east side). We will carpool to Eighth Line Trail Access & Parking (Map 13) and hike the Great Esker ST, Bennett Heritage ST, including interconnecting parts of the Main Trail. Ref: Map 13 Edition 27. Terrain: strenuous. Pace: brisk. Hiking boots, no dogs, bring water, lunch, bug spray. Leader: Wayne & Roxanne Riley RSVP: wlr8362@gmail.com Home Phone: 905-628-8362

Mon. June 27 - Glen Haffy C.A. to Palgrave C.A. Linear Hike - +/- 19 km. Meet for 9:00 am. exit at Hwy 401/Trafalgar Rd Intersection Parking lot (north east side). We will carpool to Oak Ridges Trail Parking just south of Palgrave C.A. entrance on east (right) side of Hwy 50 by lake. We will then car shuttle to hike start at 7th Line, just east of Airport Rd. north of Hwy 9 (Mono Mills). We will hike the Main Trail south through Glen Haffy C.A. to the junction of the Oak Ridges Trail (Formerly Palgrave ST) and then follow this trail to Palgrave C.A. and parking area by the lake. 2.3 km of road walking. Ref: Map 17 Edition 27MTerrain: strenuous. Pace: brisk. Hiking boots, no dogs, bring water, lunch, bug spray Leader: Keith Barber RSVP: kbarber11@cogeco.ca Home Phone: 289-878-2299

Mon. July 4 - Limehouse to Silver Creek A - B - +/- 15 km. Meet for a 9 am. exit at the car pool lot at Trafalgar Road/ 401. Move some cars to Fallbrook Trail, Map 13. Hike from Limehouse Conservation Area Map 12 to Fallbrook Trail. Bring water, lunch, sunscreen, bug spray. Hiking boots, no dogs. Pace: medium to brisk. Terrain: moderate. Leader: Charlotte Stewart stewchar01@gmail.com, cell morning of hike 905 906-0519

Mon. July 11 - Niagara Gorge - +/- 16 km. Meet for 9:00 am. exit at parking lot east ( Burlington side) of Hutch’s on Hamilton Beach. Carpool to Niagara Falls to parking lot across from the Butterfly Museum on Niagara Parkway. In and out hike to Whirlpool Rapids. Terrain: medium. Pace: Moderate. Hiking boots, no dogs, bring water, lunch, bug spray. Leader: Wayne and Roxanne Riley RSVP: wlr8362@gmail.com Home Phone: 905-628-8362

Mon. July 18 - Iroquoia, RBG, Borer’s Falls and Ray Lowes ST Loop - +/- 15 km. Meet for a 9 am. exit at parking lot on York Road, Dundas, by the leash free dog park. Hike the Ray Lowes ST and main trail to Borer’s Falls, back on Ray Lowes ST and on to Rasberry House ST. Map 8. Bring water, lunch, sunscreen, bug spray. Hiking boots, no dogs. Pace: medium to brisk. Terrain: moderate (hilly) Leader: Charlotte Stewart stewchar01@gmail.com, cell morning of hike 905 906-0519

Mon. July 25 - Mono Cliffs (incl. Split Rock ST) Loop Hike - +/- 16 km. Meet for 9:00 am. exit at Hwy 401/Trafalgar Rd Intersection parking lot (north east side). We will carpool to the Mono Centre Community Centre parking at Hwy 8 Mono Centre. We will hike the Walter Towell, Splitrock, Lookout ST’s and interconnecting parts of the main trail. Ref: Map 19 Edition 27 Terrain: strenuous. Pace: brisk. Hiking boots, no dogs, bring water, lunch, bug spray. Leader: Keith Barber RSVP: kbarber11@cogeco.ca Home Phone: 289-878-2299

Mon. Aug. 1 NO HIKE

Mon. Aug. 8 - Forks of the Credit Loop Hike (Long) - +/- 17 km. Meet for 9:00 am. exit at Hwy 401/Trafalgar Rd Intersection Parking lot (north east side). We will carpool to parking on Grange SR at junction of Creditview Rd. km 6.5 Map 14. We will hike the Main Trail, Ring Kiln ST, Quarry ST & McClaren ST including interconnecting parts of the Main Trail. Ref: Map 14 & 15 Edition 27. Terrain: strenuous. Pace: brisk. Hiking boots, no dogs, bring water, lunch, bug spray. Leader: Wayne & Roxanne Riley RSVP: wlr8362@gmail.com Home Phone: 905-628-8362

Mon. Aug. 15 - Boyne Valley Prov. Pk. Loop Hike - +/- 15 km. Meet for 9:00 am. exit at Hwy 401/Trafalgar Rd Intersection Parking lot (north east side). We will carpool to Prince of Wales Rd. parking, 1.2 km north of Primrose. We will hike the Primrose ST, Boyne Valley and interconnecting parts of the main trail. Ref: Map 19 Edition 27. Terrain: strenuous. Pace: brisk. Hiking boots, no dogs, bring water, lunch, bug spray. Leader: Keith Barber RSVP: kbarber11@cogeco.ca Home Phone: 289-878-2299

Mon. Aug. 22 - Chedoke Radial Trail - +/- 16 km. Meet for 9:00 am. exit at Sherman Falls, B.T. map 8, 46.4 mark. In and out hike along Radial Trail. Terrain: moderate. Pace: brisk. Hiking boots, no dogs, bring water, lunch, bug spray. Leader: Wayne and Roxanne Riley RSVP: wlr8362@gmail.com Home Phone: 905-628-8362

Mon. Aug. 29 - Humber Valley Heritage Trail - +/- 16 km. Meet for 9:00 am. exit at 401/Trafalgar Rd. Commuter Parking NE Corner. We will carpool to Dick’s Dam Park (Parking off Hickman St), Bolton and then car shuttle to the hike start at Humber Station Rd and Caledon Trailway Crossing (limited parking). We will hike the Humber Valley Heritage Trail back to Bolton. Terrain: medium Pace: brisk. Hiking boots, no dogs, bring water, lunch, bug spray. Leader: Keith Barber RSVP: kbarber11@cogeco.ca Home .Phone: 289-878-2299

TUESDAYS WITH BILL Hike Leader: Bill Fulton ibtcrbguu.fulton@gmail.com Tues. June. 7 - King Road Parking Area (km. 73.5) Meet on Tuesday, June 7th at 10:30 a.m. at the King Road Parking Area (km. 73.5) for a short loop hike using the Offa Dyke Friendship path, as well as the McNally and Norman Pearson side trails (approx. 5 Km.) Lunch afterward at the Royal Coachman in Waterdown.

TUESDAY EVENING HIKERS

The Tuesday Morning Hikers are switching to evening hours in summer to keep cool. All weekly, 1.5 - 2 hr. walks will start at 7:00 p.m. (Morning hikes will resume in September.) Bring water and wear hiking boots, unless running shoes are specifically permitted. The speed and the terrain vary, as do the meeting points which revolve between Hamilton, Greensville, Ancaster, Dundas, Stoney Creek, Waterdown, Binbrook, Grimsby, and Burlington. An optional social hour at a nearby pub concludes each hike. If you have questions or concerns, contact Richard Reble before 9:00 p.m. at 905-945-0536 or e-mail him at richardreble@gmail.com

Tues. June 7 - Meet on Upper Lion’s Club Rd. at the corner of the Old Dundas Rd. next to Sherman Falls in Ancaster for a loop walk in the valley. (See Km 46.4 of Map 8 in Edition 28 of The Bruce Trail Reference.) The après-hike pub stop will be the Coach and Lantern on Wilson St. in Ancaster.

Tues. June 14 - Meet in the parking lot of Centennial Park in Grimsby for a mystery loop walk. (Drive east on the QEW to the ramp for Christie/Ontario/Maple streets in Grimsby.) At the top of the ramp, turn right on Christie and go to the light at the corner of Christie and Main St. Turn left on Main St. and go to Centennial Park on your right, a

short distance beyond the second traffic light.) The après-hike pub stop will be at whichever nearby pub has room for us.

Tues. June 21 - Meet at the dead end of Filman Rd. in Ancaster for a loop walk featuring Tiffany Falls and the ravine lands bordering Lower Lion’s Club Rd. (Filman is at the first traffic light on Rousseaux on the Ancaster side of Hwy. 403. Turn right. See Km 44.0 of Map 8 in Edition 28 of The Bruce Trail Reference.) Our après-hike location will be the Coach and Lantern on Wilson St. in Ancaster.

Tues. June 28 - Meet in the municipal parking lot at the corner of Elgin and Brant St. in Burlington for a there-and-back walk to the Burlington Canal. (This parking lot is on Brant one block north of Lakeshore Blvd.) The après-hike pub stop will be the Beaver and Bulldog on Lakeshore Blvd. overlooking Burlington’s new pier.

Tues. July 5 - Meet on Flanders Dr. at the corner of Mountain Brow Rd. in Waterdown for a loop walk along the escarpment to the east. (See Km 71.8 of Map 9 in Edition 28 of The Bruce Trail Reference. Access Mountain Brow Rd. by taking Waterdown Rd. south from downtown Waterdown or north from Plains Rd. W. Mountain Brow Rd. is just south of the parking lot at Grindstone Creek Falls.) Pub stop will be at the American Hotel in Wateydown at the corner of Mill St. and Dundas St.

Tues. Jul. 12- Meet in the parking lot of Shoppers’ Drug Mart at the corner of Upper Wentworth and Concession on Hamilton mountain. (I’ll fix it with the store manager so we can use the parking lot on a one-time basis.) We’ll hike some “kinky” parts of lower Hamilton. Pub stop will be at Ye Olde Squire’s in the plaza on the southeast corner of Fennell and Upper Wentworth.

Tues. July 19 - Meet in the parking lot of the RBG on Plains Rd. W. in Burlington. (We park in the part of the lot closest to the street behind the RBG.) Our loop hike will take us to a spit of land sticking out into Burlington Bay and to a hidden park in Grindstone Creek Valley. The après-hike pub stop is a mystery, even to me.

Tues. July 26 - Meet on the shoulder of Ridge Rd. directly opposite the entrance to the parking lot of the Devil’s Punch Bowl Conservation Area in upper Stoney Creek for a loop walk above and below the escarpment. (To get there, turn onto Ridge Rd. from Centennial Pkwy.) The après-hike pub stop will be the Friggin’ Firkin in the parking lot of the plaza at the northwest corner of Barton St. and Nash Rd.

Tues. Aug. 2 - Meet on Woodley’s Lane at the corner of King St. in Dundas for a walk in Dundas Valley. (Woodley’s is the lane that leads into the Dundas Golf and Country Club. If you follow King St. west through Dundas, look for it on your left just before you pass under the CPR railway bridge at the end of town. See Km 55.2 on Map 8 of Edition 28 of The Bruce Trail Reference.) Pub stop will be at the Winchester Arms on King St. in Dundas.

Tues. Aug. 9 - Meet on Mountain Brow Blvd. at the corner of Margate for a loop walk in Red Hill Valley. (Drive east on Fennell Ave. on Hamilton mountain till you reach the

end. Turn left on Mountain Brow Blvd. and go one block to Margate.) Be prepared for adventure. Pub stop will be at the Brown Barrel on Upper Ottawa.

Tues. Aug. 16 - Meet in the parking lot under the hydro towers at the west end of Scenic Drive on Hamilton’s west mountain. (This parking lot is located at the edge of the escarpment where the Chedoke Radial Trail reaches the top of the escarpment. It is also next to the east entrance of Iroquoia Heights Conservation Area. See Km 40.6 of Map 8 in Edition 28 of The Bruce Trail Reference.) We’ll do pub stop at Montana’s in Ancaster’s Meadowlesslands.

Tues. Aug. 23 - Meet in the parking lot of Greensville Public School on Harvest Rd. in Greensville for a mystery walk. (Drive up the Dundas Hill on King St., aka Hwy. 8, to Bullock’s Corners at the top of the hill. Hwy. 8 turns left, but you will go straight ahead onto Brock Rd. Drive to the flashing light, and turn right on Harvest Rd. At the top of the hill, turn left into the school parking lot which is at the far end of the building.) Pub stop will be at the Winchester Arms in Dundas.

Tues. Aug. 30 - Park in the lot beside William’s Coffee Pub on Discovery Lane in Hamilton for a there-and-back walk on the waterfront trail. After you’ve parked, meet at the front door of William’s. (To get to William’s, follow John St. north from downtown Hamilton to Guise St. at the end. Turn left on Guise and then immediately right on Discovery Lane.) The après-hike pub stop will be at William’s Coffee Pub. Bring a jacket in case we decide to sit in their outdoor section.

GOOD COMPANIONS (WEDNESDAYS)

All hikes begin at 10.00 am. unless otherwise noted, and are at a leisurely pace. Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing for summer hiking. Bring water, a snack, bug spray, sunscreen and a sense of humour! Remember, as in life, it` s the journey that matters, not the destination. Kathy and Brian (905) 632-8934.

Wed. June 1. - Hamilton Bayfront. 2hrs Meet at the parking lot at the bottom of Bay St. in Hamilton. We will hike along the Waterfront trail and return. There should be Wildflowers and wildfowl. Leisurely ,easy. flat.

Wed. June 8 - Kerncliff Park 2hrs. Meet at the new City View park,( soccer fields) in Burlington. Drive north on Kerns Rd. We will hike along the Bruce Trail, through the woods and return on the blue trail. Leisurely, some poor footing.flat.

Wed. June 15 - Confederation Park. 2hrs.

Meet at Hutch`s at Van Wagoners Beach Blvd. in Hamilton. We will hike into Globe Park and then along the Waterfront Trail, and return. Optional lunch after, Leisurely flat, easy.

Wed. June 22 - Beachway Park 2 hrs. Meet at the parking lot on Lakeshore Rd.. We will hike along the pathway and beach to the Canal and return to the pier. Leisurely, easy, flat.

Wed. June 29 - Lowville 2 1/2hrs. Meet at the parking lot in Lowville, to the right of the Bistro. We will hike the `River and Ruin` trail and then along the creek. Nature at its finest. Leisurely, poor footing some hills.

Wed. July 6 - Coronation Park. 2hrs. Meet at the parking lot of the Coach and Four, in Bronte. We will hike the Waterfront Trail to Coronation Park and back. Some road, some pathway, optional lunch after. Leisurely, flat ,easy.

Wed. July 1 - Bluebird hike 2 1/2 hrs. Meet Dan Welsh at Cedarbrook Farm. Drive north on #6 Hwy. to 8th. Concession West. #812. At# 812 turn left and go to the end of the lane, Leisurely some hills.

Wed. July 20 - LaSalle Park 2hrs. Meet at the parking lot for Geraldo’s on North Shore Bld. We will hike this historic waterfront area, Swans and Wildfowl galore. Leisurely, hilly.

Wed. July 27 - Paletta Mansion 2hrs. Meet at the eastern end of Fairview St. in Burlington (Sherwood Park). We will hike down along the pathway and roads to the lakefront and the old mansion, and return. Leisurely, flat, easy.

Wed. Aug. 3 - Mountain Trails. 2hrs. Meet at the Old Mud St. parking lot on East mountain (Pritchard Rd.) We hike along the mountain brow and then on to the Rail Trail. Leisurely, some poor footing. Flat.

Wed. Aug. 10 - Canal hike. 2hrs. Meet at Hutch’s restaurant on Van Wagoners Beach in Hamilton. We will hike out to the war memorial and back. Leisurely, flat, easy.

Wed. Aug. 17 - Burlington Waterfront.2 1/2hrs Meet at the rear parking lot at Central Library. We will walk the paths of Burlington to Spencer Smith Park and return. Leisurely, flat. easy.

Wed. Aug. 24 - Agreement forest South. 3hrs. Meet at the hidden parking lot on Guelph Line, opposite Mohawk Raceway. (North of the 401 Hwy.) We will hike the many trails leading to Hilton Falls. Leisurely, some poor footing.

Wed. Aug. 31- Dundurn Castle. 2hrs. Meet at the parking at Dundurn Castle. We will hike along the path to the stairs and then into Hamilton along the Waterfront Trail. Leisurely, some hills, easy.

HIKERS R US (WEDNESDAYS) Summer is a great time of year for hiking. Bring a snack/lunch and water, sunscreen and bug spray, wear hiking boots. No dogs. It’s essential to carry lots of water for hiking in the hot weather. 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. For a late change in the hike you will be notified by email by 7:00 am the morning of the hike. Hike convenor: Charlotte Stewart stewchar01@gmail.com (905) 628-0509. Map references 28th edition unless otherwise noted. Wed. Jun. 1 - Iroquois Woods - Chedoke to Sherman Falls In and Out - +/- 16km. Meet for a 9:00 am. exit at Chedoke Golf Course parking lot (Map 8.km 38.5). We will hike along Chedoke radial trail, Iroquois Woods, Tiffany Falls to Sherman Falls and return. Hiking boots, no dogs, bring water, sunscreen, bug spray and lunch/snacks. Pace: medium. Terrain: moderate to strenuous. Leader: Ruth Merz ruthmerz1@outlook.com Cell on day of hike 905 928 5491 Wed. June8 - Fletcher Creek Conservation Area - +/- 8-10 km. Meet for a 9:00 am. exit at the parking lot, on Concession 7, 230 meters north of Gore Road. We’ll enjoy a nice picnic lunch by the old quarry. Pace: medium. Terrain: easy (flat) Leader: Louise Langlais langlaislouise@gmail.com Cell phone on day of hikes: 519-222-4040 (usually email is the best way to reach me) Wed.June15 - Elora (Gerrie Rd) to Bellwood Linear Hike - +/- 17 km Meet for 9:00 am. exit at Hwy 401/Hwy 6 Commuter Parking lot. We will carpool to Bellwood and park some cars and then car shuttle to Elora (Gerrie Rd./Elora Cataract Trailway Parking Lot). We will then hike the Grand Valley Trail back to Bellwood. Pace: brisk. Terrain: moderate. Leader: Keith Barber kbarber11@cogeco.ca Home Phone: 289-878-2299 Wed. June22 - Waterdown Smoky Hollow to Fisher Access Trail - +/- 16K Meet for 9:00 am. exit at Smoky Hollow parking lot on Mill St in Waterdown. Map 9, km 71.0. This is an in and out hike. Bring water, lunch, sunscreen, bug spray. Hiking boots, no dogs. Pace: medium to brisk. Terrain: moderate. Leader: Wayne & Roxanne Riley wlr8362@gmail.com cell morning of hike: 289-456-3498

Wed. June 29 - Iroquoia, Crawford Lake to Rattlesnake Loop - +/- 15 km. Meet for 9:00 am. exit at Crawford Lake Conservation Area, Conservation Road, off Guelph Line Map11, Km.105.5. Hike the Crawford Lake ST, Main Trail, Rattlesnake Point ST. Hiking boots no dogs. Bring water, sunscreen, bug spray, lunch. Halton Conservation pass or parking fee required. Pace: medium to brisk. Terrain: moderate/some hills. Leader: Charlotte Stewart stewchar01@gmail.com cell/text morning of hike 905 906-0519 Wed. July 6 - Lafarge Trail. "The Camel's Humps Drumlins hike" - +/- 12 km. Meet for 9:00 am. exit at Fletcher Creek Conservation Area parking lot and shuttle cars to Maddaugh Road. This is a linear hike. Hiking boots, water, lunch/snack, bug spray, sunscreen. Pace: brisk. Terrain: moderate to strenuous (very hilly). Leader: Louise Langlais langlaislouise@gmail.com Cell phone on day of hikes: 519-222-4040 (usually email is the best way to reach me)

Wed. July 1 - 3 Waterdown Smoky Hollow to Valley Rd. - +/- 16 km Meet for 9:00 am. exit at Smoky Hollow parking lot on Mill St in Waterd.own. Map 9, 71.0 marker. This is an in and out hike. Bring water, lunch, sunscreen, bug spray. Hiking boots, no dogs. Pace: medium to brisk. Terrain: moderate to strenuous. Leader: Wayne & Roxanne Riley wlr8362@gmail.com Cell morning of hike: 289-456-3498 Wed. July 20 - Lowville Park to Twiss Road Loop - +/- 15 km. Meet for 9:00 am. exit from Lowville Park on east side of Guelph Line (Map 10). Hike along River and Ruins Side trail loop and main trail to Twiss Road and return. Hiking boots, no dogs. Bring water, lunch/snacks, sunscreen and bug spray. Pace: medium to brisk. Terrain: moderate. Leader: Ruth Merz ruthmerz1@outlook.com Cell on day of hike 905 928 5491 Wed. July 27 - Hockley Valley Nature Reserve Loop - +/- 15 km Meet for 9:00 am. exit at Hwy 401/Trafalgar Rd Intersection parking lot (north east side). We will carpool to Hockley Rd. parking just east of 2nd Line EHS. We will hike the Main Trail then return on Cam Snell ST, Glen Cross ST & Tom East ST. Ref: Map 18 Edition 27 Pace: brisk. Terrain: strenuous. Leader: Keith Barber kbarber11@cogeco.ca Home Phone: 289-878-2299 Wed. Aug. 3 Sudden Tract - +/- 12 km. Meet for a 9:00 am. exit at the parking lot near 1822 Spragues Road, Cambridge (between Shouldice Side Road and Beeks Road, on the east side of Spragues Rd.). Sudden Tract is closer to 1841 Spragues Rd, according to http://www.northdumfries.ca/en/ourservices/hikingtrails.asp Pace: brisk. Terrain: easy to moderate Leader: Louise Langlais langlaislouise@gmail.com Cell phone on day of hikes: 519-222-4040 (usually email is the best way to reach me)

Wed. Aug. 10 - Shorthills Prov. Pk. Loop - +/- 15 km. Meet for 9:00 am. exit at Van Wagner’s Beach, Hamilton, Burlington side of Hutches Restaurant, near small brick building. We will carpool to Pelham Rd. Parking Lot and hike the Black Walnut ST, Scarlett Tanager ST. Hemlock Valley ST & Terrace Creek ST. Ref: Map 3 Edition 27 Pace: medium. Terrain: strenuous. Leader: Keith Barber kbarber11@cogeco.ca Home Phone: 289-878-2299 Wed. Aug. 17 - Iroquois in and out hike - +/-15 km. Meet for 9:00 am. departure at Paramount Park side trail parking lot (Map 7 km 24.4). Take Mud St. East and left to Winterberry Drive. Park is on left. Move cars to side street off Fifty Rd (9.1). We will hike back along BT through Devil's Punch Bowl and Felker's Falls. Hiking boots, no dogs, bring sunscreen, bug spray, lunch/snack and water. Pace: medium. Terrain: moderate to strenuous. Leader: Ruth Merz ruthmerz1@outlook.com . Cell on day of hike 905 928 5491 Wed. Aug. 24 - Hiking Under the Trees - +/- 14 km. Meet for 9:00 am exit at south side parking area off Speyside 15 SR, 250 meters west of Hwy 25 Map 12 km 11.2. No car shuttle. We will hike to the quarry and back. Hiking boots, no dogs. Bring water, lunch/snack, bug spray, sunscreen. Pace: medium. Terrain: moderate. Leader: Cynthia Archer archercynthiab@gmail.com cell/txt 416 573 4236. Wed. Aug. 31 - Terra Cotta to Cheltenham Loop - +/- 15 km. Meet for 9:00 am. exit at Hwy 401/Trafalgar Rd Intersection parking lot (north east side). The hike will take in parts of the main trail, Rockside side trail (if reopened), Caledon Trailway, Winston Churchill side trail. Toronto hikers can meet us at approx. 9:30 at roadside parking on Boston Mills Rd. just west of the Mississauga Road intersection (note: driveway is private property). Map 14, km 47.5. There will be time to visit Spirit Tree Estates Cidery. They have an excellent bakery. Hiking boots, water, lunch/snack, bug spray, sunscreen. Pace: medium. Terrain: moderate, with some road walking. Leader: Charlotte Stewart stewchar01@gmail.com cell/text morning of hike 905 906-0519

MIDWEEK HIKES (THURSDAYS) 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. 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 c.rusynyk@sympatico.ca

Thurs. June 2 - Ancaster Dundas Valley - 3 to 4 hrs. Meet for a 10:00 am. start at the Lions Club Pool. Park in the baseball parking lot on the Jerseyville Rd. in Ancaster. Some loop hikes in the Headwater Trail area. Hiking boots. Bring snacks, lunch, water and sunscreen. Pace:medium. Terrain: moderate. Leader: Lorraine Sherred. Email 1looney@sympatico.ca Thurs. June 9 - Kilbride/Crawford - /- 10 km. Meet for a 9:30 am.start in the parking lot behind the school in Kilbride on Panton St. We will carpool to Crawford Lake and hike back. Pace: leisurely. Terrain: moderate (some rocky sections). Bring water, lunch, sunscreen and insect repellent. Parking fee or Conservation area pass for Crawford Lake. Leaders: Anne and Phill Armstrong - 905-337-3937 or hikingrandma@gmail.com Thurs. June 16 - Loweville/Kilbride - 2.5 hr in /out hike (approx. 10km) Meet at 9:30 am. in the Loweville parking lot in Loweville.This is an in/out hikefrom Lowville Park to the outskirts of Kilbride (No 8 Side Rd and Twiss). Moderate pace. Moderate terrain with one strenuous hilly section out of/ back into Cedar Springs valley. Water and snack necessary. Bug spray a good idea. Can stop for lunch, if desired, upon return at the lovely Lowville Bistro. Hike Leader: Karen Capindale-Smith. Please confirm attendance jsmith62@cogeco.ca or 905-332-7254 (home). Contact morning of hike: 905-749-0914 (cell). Hike will not go if raining. Thurs. June 23 - Bluebird Walk at Cedar Brook Farm - +/- 8 Km Meet for 9:30 am start at Cedar Brook Farm in Puslinch. The farm is located at 812 8th Concession Rd West. This is west of Hwy #6 just north of the traffic lights at Carlisle Rd. On 8th Concession go up a steep hill and down to the bottom of the hill. Turn left at 812 at the Cedarbrook sign. Continue down the laneway to the second house. We will do a nature walk around the farm, discussing bluebirds, tree swallows and many other birds. If you want to feed the farm animals bring carrots. You can check out the Old Irish Home. Bring lunch, water, bugspray, sunscreen. Pace leisurely, terrain moderate. Leader: Dan Welsh, The Bird Man. bluebird6@sympatico.ca, 905- 659-4957 Thurs. June 30 - 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) 320-6513. termarintl@gmail.com Thurs. July 7 - Sixteen Mile Creek Valley - +/- 11 km.

Meet for a 10:00 am. start in the parking lot at the end of Old Upper Middle Rd. in Oakville. Old Upper Middle Rd. is immediately south of Upper Middle Rd. Turn right on to Old Upper Middle Rd. We will hike the many trails in this beautiful valley with its interesting history, geography and geology. Pace: leisurely. Terrain: easy with some long, but gentle hills. Bring water, snack, sunscreen and insect repellent. Leaders: Anne and Phill Armstrong - 905-337-393 or hikingrandm@gemail.com. Thurs. July 14 - Dundas - 10-12 km. Meet for a 10 a.m. 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. Hiking boots and sunscreen. NO DOGS. A strenuous hill. Pace: medium. Terrain: moderate. Leader:Marion Fletcher - octother@aol.com Thurs. July 21 - Ancaster Dundas Valley - 3 to 4 hrs. Meet for a 10:00 am. start at the Lions Club Pool. Park in the baseball parking lot on the Jerseyville Rd. in Ancaster. Walk to the Trail centre and back Hiking boots. Bring snacks, lunch, water and sunscreen. Pace: medium. Terrain: moderate.Leader: Lorraine Sherred. Email 1looney@sympatico.ca Thurs. July 28 - Dundas Valley - 10 km Meet for 10:00 am departure at Woodley Lane and King Street (Hwy 8) in Dundas for a hike to the Dundas Valley Trail Centre and return. (Do not park at the Golf Club). Dress for the weather, sun screen, bug spray. Bring water, snacks, lunch. Hot and cold beverages and snacks should be available at the Trail Centre. Pace: medium. Terrain: moderate, some hills. Leader: Gord Proudfoot. 905 387 5657 Thurs. Aug,.4 - RBG Dundas - +/- 8 km. Meet for a 9:30 am. start at the former RBG North Shore parking lot on York Rd. in Dundas. Park alongside of York Road or park at the Dog Park near Valley Rd. and walk down to the former parking lot where the group is meeting. Bring snack and water. Pace: moderate. Terrain: easy but with some hilly sections. Leader: Linda Robinson email fly@execulink.com Thurs. Aug. 11 - Mount Nemo Loop - +/- 10 km. Meet for a 10:00 am start in the parking area of Walkers Line and No. 2 Sideroad, near the cemetery. We will complete a loop hike of this lovely conservation area with its spectacular views of the countryside and some of the best escarpment features around. Pace: leisurely. Terrain: moderate with a steep rocky climb to get up onto the escarpment. Bring water, a snack, sunscreen and insect repellent. Leaders: Anne and Phill Armstrong or hikingrandma@gmail.com Thurs. Aug 18 - Borer’s Falls to Waterdown - +/- 11 km. Meet for a 10:00 am start at Smokey Hollow (Great Falls) parking lot on Waterdown Road south of Hwy 5 in Waterdown.. We will carpool to Borer’s Falls on Rock Chapel

Road and hike back. Great views to begin, then walks through the woods. The final stretch, up the Grindstone Creek cascade, is always lovely. Hiking boots. Bring a lunch, snack and water. This is a hilly hike and fairly strenuous. Pace: medium.. Leader Janina Vanderpost kayakhiker1@gmail.com Thurs. Aug. 25 - 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) 320-6513. termarintl@gmail.com