events calendar
HIKE TITLE
Hamilton Weekly Waterfront Walk
DATE
Wed. April 30, 2025
HIKE LEADER(S)
Tammy Ross, Jim Blair, Heather Wilson
EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER
tammyross@rogers.com 905-518-6942
GENERAL LOCATION (City/Town)
Hamilton Harbour Waterfront Trail
START TIME
Meet at 9:15 for 9:30 start
MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
Park in the lot closest to the water. Meet at the stylized ship’s mast with “Waterfront Trail” written on the sail which is located in the corner of the parking lot, close to the water and the railway yard.
DISTANCE (km)
6 km with option to lengthen to 8 kms +, depending on route
PACE:
Leisure/Moderate/Fast
Moderate: 3 - 4 kms per hour but pace may vary if you prefer a faster or slower pace
DURATION APPROX (hrs)
2 hours +/-
TERRAIN:
Easy/Moderate/Challenging
Easy: Flat and paved.
TYPE OF HIKE:
Loop, out and back, End to End
Out and back, with some possible route variations from week to week (i.e. up to York Blvd., over to pier 4, some city sidewalks)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Point of interests
Along the waterfront of Hamilton Harbour, under bridge to Cootes Paradise and Bayfront Park. There may be some route variations.
REGISTRATION
REQUIRED
Yes. A Must.
Leaders appreciate early registration and at least 24 hrs before the event.
CANCELLATION
• If your plans change, please self-cancel as soon as possible so that other HOC members may take your spot.
• The club may cancel due to bad weather that may impact the safety of participants or due to low attendance.
REGISTRATION OPENS
Two weeks before the hike. Up to 20 hikers are welcome to participate in this event.
WHAT TO BRING
• Hiking boots or good walking shoes
• Carry: Snacks, water, extra layers, especially wind and rain protection.
OTHER SPECIFICS TO YOUR HIKE i.e. social to follow
A coffee stop at Williams Fresh Café, on the waterfront, is a regular option following the hike.
GUIDING NOTES:
HIKE PACE - Leisure: 3 km/hr or less. Moderate: 3-4 km/hr or Fast: 4-5km/hr. All paces are average and depending on the terrain.
TERRAIN - Easy: mostly flat and usually good footing (i.e. rail trails, Confederation Park, Bay Front Park), Moderate: some hills and/or poor footing (Bruce Trail, Dundas Valley, etc.) and Challenging: steep hills and strenuous footing (Bruce Trail, some trails in Short Hills, Dundas Valley and Red Hill Valley). Please note variations can be expected with weather conditions.
Attention Non-Members: If you are thinking about becoming a member, The Halton Outdoor Club invites you to take part in up to two club activities as a Non-Member. After that, please join our club so we can welcome you as a member.
Registration is required for all events, and you will have to agree to the waiver of participation when registering.
Attention Past Members: You are not entitled to two trial activities. Please renew your membership to take advantage of all that the Club has to offer.
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Friday Night Walk
Friday, May 2, 2025, 6:15-8:30 pm
Heather Wilson
Heatherwlsn249@gmail.com
289-259-5099
GENERAL LOCATION
(Locality, city and/or landmark)
North Oakville Trails
MEETING AND START TIME
6:15 for a 6:30 start at the parking lot in front of the library at Iroquois Ridge Community
SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION
(Include exact address, GPS coordinate and/or map)
Iroquois Ridge Community Centre
1051 Glenashton Drive,
Oakville
DISTANCE
7-10 Km
Leisurely / Moderate / Fast
Fast, 4-5 km per hour
DURATION APPROX
1-1/2 to 2 hours
Easy / Moderate / Challenging
Moderate, on gravel & pavement. Some up and down.
i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination
Loop
HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Explore the trails of North Oakville after dark.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Yes. A Must. Leaders appreciate early registration and at least 24 hours before the event.
ONLINE REGISTRATION &
HIKER GROUP SIZE
Registration opens 2 weeks before the hike. Up to 15 Hikers are welcome to participate in this event
• Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread. Hiking poles will be helpful.
• Dress in layers according to weather; wear/bring waterproof rainwear.
• Bring snacks and enough water for the duration of the hike.
• Headlamps or flashlights are mandatory.
Other Specifics to Your Hike
i.e. social to follow hike
Saturday May 3 - Monday May 5, 2025
Three Days of Hiking in the Collingwood Area
Registration opens: February 16th (a stroke past midnight on the night of Saturday February 15th)
Leaders: Jim and Patti Blair; Debbie Martin; Tessy Sagan
Enjoy three days of spring hiking on some of the escarpment’s prettiest trail systems. We will hike three different sections of the Bruce Trail, including: a section of the Dufferin Highlands at Boyne Valley Provincial Park; a section of the Blue Mountains at Pretty River Provincial Park; and a section of the Beaver Valley in the Kolapore Uplands.
Accommodation: We stay two nights at the Comfort Inn in Collingwood
Cost:
Please read all the details on the Trip Information Sheet before you register:
Trip Information Sheet
RIDE
Beginner/ Level 1 Conditioning Ride #2
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 9:15-10:45 am
RIDE LEADER
Sue Dane
RIDE LEADER CONTACT
sue@speechability.ca, 905-464-0363
CADENCE/PACE
Beginner/Level 1
DESCRIPTION
Flat, mostly paved trail, some gravel paths slight incline
11km+/-
MEETING PLACE & TIME
River Oaks Community Centre, 2400 Sixth Line, Oakville at 9:15 for a 9:30 start for an hour ride.
MEETING PLACE MAP
River Oaks Community Centre
START POINT
Parking lot out & back
Yes. It’s important. Leaders appreciate early registration but you can register at the last minute. Trip leaders will be able to email you with updates and last minute changes.
TO CANCEL
Self-serve online. Leader will be checking the website list to see who to expect.
2 weeks before the ride
EXTRAS
We stop for lunch & snacks, unless noted, so bring a lunch, snacks & water
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Helmet, tire repair kit including spare tube
Ride Types and Descriptions:
Level 1 - In general, shorter, more gentle rides (20-40km) with frequent stops, up to 15km/hr on average. Check the ride description for more details.
Level 2 - Medium, faster paced, with fewer breaks, these rides will vary from 40-60km with stops as needed, up to 18 km/hr on average. Check the ride description for more details.
Level 3 - Long, with breaks as needed, these rides are over 60km, more than 18 km/hr on average or road rides where speeds are always over 20 km/hr. on average. Check the ride description for more details.
Attention Non-Members: If you are thinking about becoming a member, The Halton Outdoor Club invites you to take part in up to two (2) club activities as a Non-Member. After that, please join our club so we can welcome you as a member. Registration is required for all events, and you will have to agree to the waiver of participation when registering.
ET&T Series – Snake Road
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Paul Toffoletti
paultgroups@gmail.com
289-230-2038
Burlington
9:45 AM to start at 10:00 AM
Flamborough South Centre - Clappison Corners
52-90 Dundas Street East
Park and meet between the Walmart and Staples store
Parking location
6 +/- kms
Moderate 3-4 kph
2.5 ± hours
Challenging: Bruce Trail, very rugged, rocky and hilly, uneven footing, some stairs, bridge, rail-line crossing.
Out and back
This hike is consistently hilly. The route passes through Clappison Woods and a former quarry. Turn back points are Hwy 6, with a small stone ruin nearby, and hike to Snake Road and back to parking lot.
The ET&T Revisited series offers hikes that follow local trails that a group of hikers compiled into a guide book titled “Escarpment Trails and Treks: Two-Hour Hikes in Halton, Hamilton and Niagara”. These hikes are ideal for getting to know local trails in only 2-3 hours and all in close proximity to your home in Halton, Hamilton and Niagara Region, Southern Ontario.
Registration opens 2 weeks before the hike. Up to 17 hikers are welcome to participate in this event.
• Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread.
• Hiking poles will be helpful (see terrain)
• Dress in layers according to weather; wear/bring waterproof wear.
• Sun protection if necessary.
Optional coffee/Lunch will follow hike at Sunset Grill
Smokey Hollow
Sunday, May 4, 2025
Frank Vajda
Frank.vajda5@outlook.com 905-510-4103
Dundas-Waterdown
9:15AM for 9:30AM Start
Bruce Trail Edition 30: KM 65.8.
Parking lot- Old Guelph Rd dead
End at Hwy 6 Tunnel.
Access Paterson Rd.
Bruce Trail Parking at Hwy 6 Tunnel
Approx 16 Km
Fast 4-5 Km/hr
Approx 4 ½ Hrs
Challenging hills with some rock
And root. NOT FOR BEGINNERS
Loop Hike
Variety of terrain with challenging
Hills, trail leading to Grindstone
Creek & waterfall.
• Sun and bug protection if necessary.
LEVEL 2: Conditioning Ride #4
Sunday, May 4, 2024. 9:45 am-1:00 pm
Marlis Butcher
m.butcher@live.ca, 647-983-6529
Level 2 up to an average of 18 km/hr
#4 of 4 conditioning rides, each successively longer, to prepare for the cycling season, being back in the saddle again. Bike lanes, sharrows, multi-use paths, some road sides & some hills in Burlington.
35km+/-, approximately 3 hours
Meet at Tansley Woods Community Centre, 1996 Itabashi Way, Burlington at 9:45 for a 10:00 start.
Bring snacks & water with a stop at a coffee shop.
Ensure your bike is in good repair. Remember your helmet, tire repair kit including spare tube
Nordic Walking – Shell Park
Sue and Frank Elias
fselias@cogeco.ca 416-556-2638
Shell Park, Oakville
Meet: 1:15 p.m.
Start: 1:30 p.m.
Shell Park – 1st Parking lot on the right3307 Lakeshore Rd W, Oakville, ON L6L 6S643.380418, -79.717985
Shell Park Google Map
Approx. 5-6 km.
Moderate: 3-4 km per hour
1.5 - 2 hours
Easy, sidewalks/asphalt trail
From the park, we head east and take the trails from South Shell Park and go west to Burloak Waterfront Park.
On the way back, we will take the multi-purpose trail on Lakeshore Rd W. back to Shell Park.
Get a full body work-out.
Registration opens 2 weeks before the hike.Up to 15 Hikers are welcome to participate in this event.
This is a Nordic walk so bring your telescoping hiking/walking poles with rubber booties as we will be on asphalt and concrete. Sue will review the Urban Poling technique for Nordic walking for anyone interested. Sue is a certified Urban Poling Instructor. Check out:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-fuF1pUaws
We will have demonstration poles and booties available.
· Bring water
· Sun and bug protection if necessary.
Washrooms at Shell Park (near Soccer fields) and Burloak Waterfront Park.
Beginner/ Level 1 Conditioning Ride #3
Monday, May 5, 2025, 11:45- 1:15 pm
River Oaks Community Centre, 2400 Sixth Line, Oakville at 11:45 for a 12:00 start for an hour ride.
REDHILL VALLEY
Tuesday May 6, 2025
Dave Somerville
905 659 6768
289 556 6707 Day of hike
cdsomerville4@gmail.com
Confederation Beach Park
East Hamilton
9:15 for a 9:30 start
581 Van Wagner’s Beach Road
Hamilton
Parking Lot at the Bend
Confederation Trail Parking Lot
19 km!!
Moderate to fast
4 – 4.5 hours
Easy
Paved pathways, screened pathways. Some natural trails.
2 GOOD UPHILLS.
There and Back.
A great hike following the Red Hill Valley to Albion Falls and Back. 11zee will be overlooking the falls.
Registration opens 2 weeks before the hike. Up to 30 Hikers are welcome to participate in this event.
• Hiking poles may be useful.
• Sun / bug protection if necessary.
Prepare for Mother Nature!
A fish and chip lunch afterwards?
Wed. May 7, 2025
Tammy Ross, Jim Blair
ET&T Series: Ball’s Falls
Thursday, May 8th, 2025
Craig Sim
simcraig54@gmail.com
cell 289 659 0007 (cell for day of hike only)
5th Avenue, Vineland
Meet 9:15 for 9:30 a.m. start
Parking on the short laneway next to 5th Avenue, Vineland.
43°08'32.3"N 79°23'26.8"W - Google Maps
7km (approximate)
Moderate 3-4k/hr
Approx 3 hours
Moderate, some hills, short roadside section, some uneven footing.
Out and back.
5th Avenue to Upper and Lower Ball’s Falls and return. Enjoy looking at heritage buildings at Ball’s Falls Conservation Area. Pretty views. *Wise to come early for parking!*
The ET&T Revisited series offers hikes that follow local trails that a group of hikers compiled into a guide book titled “Escarpment Trails and Treks: Two-hour Hikes in Halton, Hamilton and Niagara”. These hikes are ideal for getting to know local trails in only 2-3 hours and all in close proximity to your home in Halton, Hamilton and Niagara Region, Southern Ontario.
Registration opens 2 weeks before the hike. Up to 12 hikers are welcome to participate in this event
• Wear supportive hiking boots or hiking shoes with good tread.
• Hiking poles will be helpful.
Optional beverage/lunch stop after hike
Joe Sam’s Park
Patti Blair and Jim Blair
cell 905 906 6941
Waterdown
Meet at 6:15 pm for 6:30 pm start
Waterdown Dog Park, 723 Centre Rd
Dog Park - Google Maps Meet at the parking lot for the dog park, not the parking lot for the soccer fields
6-7 km
Moderate
1 ½ - 2 hours
Easy. Mostly paved or hard packed trail with little elevation, including some urban walking on streets in Waterdown.
Out and back with a loop through Waterdown
From the Dog Park, we will hike the trail through Joe Sam’s Park into Waterdown. We will hike through town looking for pretty gardens in the old part of town and end up at Memorial Park, before heading back through Joe Sam’s Park
Registration opens 2 weeks before the hike. Up to 20 hikers are welcome to participate in this event
Friday, May 9, 2025, 6:15-8:30 pm
LEVEL 2: SEASON OPENER: Centennial Trailway, Sherwood Forest to Hamilton
Saturday May 10 2025, 8:30 am-1:00 pm
Mickey Segal and Sue Dane
segalmi@outlook.com. (416)3891594
sued.cyclinghoc@gmail.com (905)464-0363.
LEVEL 2 Up to an average of 18 km/hr
Paved, flat trail along former hydro easement. Quite a few street crossings.
40km +/-
Meet at Sherwood Forest Park, Fothergill Rd, off Prince William Drive at 8:30 for staggered starts. Level 2 starts at 8:45.
SOCIAL
We will stop for coffee/snack during or after the ride.
WATER, snack, helmet, tire repair kit including spare tube
LEVEL 1: SEASON OPENER: Centennial Trailway, Sherwood Forest to Hamilton
Marcia Ouellet
missmarcie2810@hotmail.com,
289-885-0016
LEVEL 1 Up to an average of 16 km/hr
30km +/-
Meet at Sherwood Forest Park, Fothergill Rd, off Prince William Drive at 8:30 for staggered starts.
Level 1 starts at 9:00.
COFFEE STOP during or after the ride.
Bring Mask for Midges, Helmet, tire repair kit including spare tube
ET&T Series - Borer’s Falls
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Sharon Davis Payton
Cell: 905-920-2765 (day of the hike only)
Dundas
Borer’s Falls Dog Park
9:45am for a 10:00am start
491 York Road, Dundas, L9H 4Z9
7+/-kms
2 to 2.5 hours approx. with water breaks
Moderate: hills with at least one very steep hill, rocky, narrow paths, stairs, short roadside walk.
Mud is possible if ground is not frozen and will add to the challenge.
Out and back hike that includes a ruin of a homestead fence at the top of escarpment. We will see a waterfall known as Borer’s Falls or Rock Chapel Falls and as we follow the escarpment trail we will come to an old Sugar Shack – which is also our turnaround point.
This hike climbs the escarpment using the Bruce Trail and side trails.
The ET&T Revisited series hikes follow local trails that a group of hikers compiled into a guide book titled “Escarpment Trails and Treks: Two-Hour Hikes in Halton, Hamilton and Niagara”. These hikes are very special and ideal for getting to know local trails in only 2-3 hours and all in close proximity to your home in Halton, Hamilton and Niagara Region, Southern Ontario.
• Hiking poles may be helpful given the terrain
LEVEL 2 TH & B Rail Trail,
Brantford to Jenkins Rd Norfolk County
Sunday May 11 2025, 9:30 am-2:00 pm
Level 2 up to 18 km/hr on average
Mostly paved trail
45 km +/-
Meet at 9:30 at Parking area behind Brantford Civic Centre for 9:45 start.
Picnic lunch & snacks in park, so bring a lunch, snacks & water
LEVEL 1 TH & B Rail Trail, Brantford to Elliott Rd
Sunday May 11 2025, 9:30 am-1:00 pm
Maureen Fearon
Maureen.fearon@mdlz.com 904-464-3472
Level 1 15km/hr on average
25 km +/-
Meet at 9:30 at Parking area behind Brantford Civic Centre for staggered starts:
Level 1 ride starts at 10:00
WATER, helmet, tire repair kit including spare tube
Hixon and Edelheim
Sunday May 11, 2025
Sylvia Wheeler
girlupontrek@gmail.com 289 687 3224
Beamsville
9:45 for 10 am start
Intersection of Hixon and Edelheim,
Beamsville. Parking area is at dead end of Hixon
Edelheim Rd & Hixon St - Google Maps
8 km
2 ½ - 3 hours
There and back.
Bruce trail. Medium pace. Medium terrain
Registration opens 2 weeks before the hike. Up to 15 hikers are welcome to participate in this event
Caledon #3
Tuesday May 13, 2025
289 556 6707 Day of hike TEXT
Forks of the Credit
CALEDON SECTION
BRUCE TRAIL
9:15 for a 9:30 am. Start.
Forks of the Credit Provincial Park
Off McLaren Road.
N43.824871 W80.004031
Map 14 Bruce Trail Guide (Ed. 30)
PAID PARKING.
14 KM (3 km road)
4 - 5 hours
Moderate to Challenging.
Some road, natural trails.
Typical Bruce Trail!!
Here we go again! The Caledon section of the Bruce Trail offers spectacular views, rolling hills, farmland, mature woodlots and deep ravines. Eleven hikes will cover the “70 kms” and several of the side trails over three seasons this year.
Hike #3 will show how the provincial park got it’s name. Rushing water as well as Meadow Trail and the Dorthy Medhurst Side Trail.
Registration opens 2 weeks before the hike. Up to 25 Hikers are welcome to participate in this event.
Paid Parking for this hike!
• Bug protection!
• ALLOW sufficient travel time!!
Coffee/treat following the hike!
Wed. May 14, 2025
LEVEL 2-3 Chippewa Trail, Hamilton to Caledonia
Wednesday, May 14 2025, meet 9:30 am for a 9:45 start end time- 3:00 pm
heatherwlsn249@gmail.com, 289-259-5099
Discovery Ride (unknown challenges) Level 2/3
Hard packed flat gravel trail.
40km to 50km
Meet at the northeast corner of Arbour Rd/Stone Church Rd East, Hamilton at 9:30 for a 9:45 start.
Stop for snacks at a park . Optional Lunch at a restaurant after the ride.
Water, helmet, tire repair kit including spare tube
EVENT
Tire Change Clinic, Cyclepath, Oakville, On
Wednesday, May 14 2025, 6:30-7:30 pm
EVENT LEADER
EVENT LEADER CONTACT
Learn how to change a bicycle tire.
Cyclepath Oakville Bike Shop, 507 Speers Rd., Oakville, On at 6:30 p.m. for a 1-1 ½ clinic
2 weeks before the event
Required: Please bring bicycle wheel with tire, tire levers, bike pump.
Nice to have: chair to sit on or a yoga mat.
Spring Valley Trail including Main Loop &Trail Centre
Thursday – May 15, 2025
Spayton1988@gmail.com
Dundas Valley
Ancaster Lions Outdoor Pool
263 Jerseyville Road West
9:15am for a 9:30am start
Ancaster Lions Outdoor Pool, 263 Jerseyville Road West
Ancaster Lions Outdoor Pool - Google Maps
Overflow parking across the road
Approx 9-12km
2.5 hours approx. with water, washroom and snack stop at the Trail Centre
Out and back, including main loop and a stop at a small waterfall
Beautiful Dundas Valley, wide trails, meandering creeks, spring flowers, boardwalks, LOTS of up and down.
Given the time of year there could be muddy bits
Registration opens 2 weeks before the hike. Up to 20 Hikers are welcome to participate in this event
• Hiking poles may be helpful but not essential.
Grindstone Creek
Thursday May 15, 2025
pattiblair87@gmail.com Cell: 905 906 6941
Burlington / Waterdown
6:15 for 6:30 start
Please read description. It is hard to get an accurate google link
The end of Hidden Valley Road in Burlington. 1451 Hidden Valley Rd - Google Maps Access is through Hidden Valley Park in Aldershot. Once in the park, follow signs to Hidden Valley Road and park at the dead end at the very end of Hidden Valley Road.
6 -7 kms
Moderate: 3 – 3.5 kms per hour
2 hours
Moderate to Challenging: There will be some hills and some rugged trail with sections of tricky footing. Possible mud in wet conditions
Some out and back and possibly some loops.
We will work our way upstream along the very scenic Grindstone Creek. We may make it to Smokey Hollow Falls in Waterdown or turn around sooner depending on daylight. Some sections will be on the Bruce Trail.
• Dress in layers according to weather
• Carry waterproof rainwear, snacks and water
• Bug protection
LEVEL 2: Friday Night Rides North Oakville Trail, east/west of 16 Mile Creek.
May 16, 2025 6:15-8:30 pm
heatherwlsn249@gmail.com 289-259-5099
LEVEL 2 18 km/hr on average.
Rough gravel, paved trails, several steep hills. Some riding on quiet roads.
20-30km
Meet at the parking lot at the corner of McCraney St & Old Upper Middle Rd at 6:15 for a 6:30 departure.
LEVEL 2 Brickworks to Palgrave, Caledon Trail
Saturday May 17, 2025, 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Ephraim Fernandez
647-988-3939
LEVEL 2 Up to average 18 km/hr
Hard packed gravel, flat trail.
55km+/-
Meet at the parking lot at the Brickworks on Mississauga Rd North at 9:00 for a 9:15 start.
Snack/lunch stop at 4 Corner’s Bakery in Caledon East. Purchase snacks/ lunch or bring your own lunch.
WATER, Helmet, tire repair kit including spare tube
Saturday, May 17 2025, 9:00-10:00 am
Cyclepath Oakville Bike Shop, 507 Speers Rd., Oakville, On at 9:00 a.m. for a 1-1 ½ clinic
ET&T Series – Beamers Falls
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Ellen Kennedy
Ellen.Kennedy12@ gmail.com
905-630-1057
Grimsby
Beamer Memorial Conservation Area
28 Quarry Road, Grimsby, L3M 4E7
Parking Location
Moderate: steep and hilly sections, uneven stairs, some uneven footing
Part loop and part out and back
This hike follows the escarpment edge with panoramic views and visits Forty Mile Creek’s upper and lower Beamer Falls. It also includes descending stairs to the creek’s edge at the beginning of the Iroquoia Section of the Bruce Trail.
Optional coffee/Lunch will follow hike at Elm Street Café Grill
LEVEL 1: Brickworks to Caledon East, Caledon Trail
Saturday, May 17 2025, 9:45 am-1:00 pm
Gloria Seberras
gloriaseberras@sympatico.ca, 905-814-9844
Level 1 up to average 16 km/hr
35km+/-
Meet at the parking lot at the Brickworks on Mississauga Rd North at 9:45 for a 10:00 start.
Water, Helmet, tire repair kit including spare tube
LEVEL 1 Brantford Dikes, SC Johnson Trail
Sunday, May 18, 2025, 9:15am-1:30 pm
LEVEL 1 Average up to 15 km/hr
Mohawk Park through Brantford Waterworks & on. Mostly flat, hard packed gravel, some paved trails with 2 challenging hills.
Meet at 9:15 for a 9:30 start at Mohawk Park, Forest Rd., Brantford
We stop at a park for lunch & snacks during this ride. So bring a lunch, snacks & water
Spring Ephemerals
Monday, May 19, 2025
Anne Armstrong
hikingrandma@gmail.com 905 617 3937
Hilton Falls Conservation Area, Milton
Meet at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start
Meet in the parking lot at Hilton Falls Conservation Area at 4985 Campbellville Rd., Milton
It is not required, but it is recommended (and saves money on gate fees) if you make an on-line reservation with Halton Conservation Authority Parks to enter the area. Unless you hold an annual pass, the reservation cost is $10.50 per adult, $8.25 per senior. Yu can pay by Credit Card at the gate. Choose the 9:30 time slot. Go to:
Crawford Lake - Conservation Halton
Approx.. 9 - 10 km.
Leisurely
3 – 3.5 hours
Moderate, but mostly easy
Loop and there and back
This hike will use a combination of Conservation Area and Bruce Trail side trails to search for and find early Spring wildflowers, better known as Ephemerals. This group is limited to 13 hikers including the leader. We will also visit the falls.
IF CANCELLING THE MORNING OF THE HIKE PLEASE TEXT ME AT THE ABOVE NUMBER.
Registration opens 2 weeks before the hike. Up to 13 hikers are welcome to participate in this event
Battlefield to Felker’s Falls
Tuesday May 20, 2025
East Hamilton Bruce Trail
Battlefield Park
9:15 a.m. for a 9:30 a.m. start
77 King St. W.
Stoney Creek
Just East of Centennial Parkway
“12” KM
3.5 - 4 hours. Approx.
Moderate to Challenging
Screened pathway. Natural trails.
Rocky Bruce Trail!!
From historical Battlefield Park, we will access the main Bruce Trail and head UP. A great climb and then some “nice and easy” to the falls and ideally 11zee at the Bear Paw. Trail conditions will dictate the final route.
• Wear supportive walking shoes/ hiking boots with good tread.
• Hiking poles may be helpful.
A great lunch spot across the street afterwards!
Wed. May 21, 2025
LEVEL 2 LaSalle Park to Hamilton
Wednesday, May 21 2025, 9:30 am for a 9:45 start- ends 1:30 pm
Heather Wilson Judy Gast
jgast@sympatico.ca, 647-455-2453
Heatherwlsn249@gmail.com 289-259-509
LEVEL 2 up to 18 km/hr on average.
Urban ride along streets with bike lanes to Harbourfront Trail to Williams Cafe. Mostly flat, one climb.
35 km
Meet at LaSalle Park at 10:15 for a 10:30 start
LaSalle Park
Option to purchase Coffee/snack/lunch stop at Williams Cafe or bring own snacks.
ET & T Series Webster’s Falls
Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
Crooks Hollow Road, Dundas
Parking lot at 756 Crooks’ Hollow Road, Dundas. HCA membership or paid parking.
Crooks Hollow Conservation Area - Google Maps
6km (approximate)
Moderate 3-4k/hr.
Approx 2.5 hours
Easy, mostly flat, dirt paths, some stairs, gentle hills and bridges.
Out and back and small loop.
Crooks Hollow to Webster’s Falls and return. Pretty views.
Mount Nemo
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Patti Blair
pattiblair87@gmail.com
905 906 6941
Mount Nemo Conservation Area
6:15 for 6:30 pm start
Parking Lot Mount Nemo Conservation Area
Mount Nemo Parking - Google Maps
NOTE: If you don’t hold an annual pass, entrance fee to Mount Nemo is $10.50 per adult (senior $8.25) plus HST, if you book on-line. To book: Mount Nemo - Conservation Halton Choose Mount Nemo and the 6:00-9:00 p.m. time slot.
If you pay at the gate, the fee is a few bucks more.
6 km +/-
Moderate: 3 - 4 km per hour
Under 2 hours. We are aiming to be done before 8:30
Moderate.
Some very rocky sections and exposed roots. Typical Bruce Trail with a few short hills.
Combination of loops and out and back
A lovely forest walk, leading to some excellent escarpment views!
May 23, 2025 6:15-8:30 pm
Breaks for water only on this ride.
LEVEL 2 Orton to Fergus, Cataract Trail
Saturday, May 24 2025, 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Ephraim.fernandez@gmail.com 647 988 3939
Level 2 Up to average 18 km/hr
Hard packed flat gravel trail, 1 hill out of Fergus
45km+/-
Meet at the parking lot at Orton Community Assn at 9:00 for a 9:15 start.
We stop for lunch in a park, bring your lunch, snack. Option to grab a coffee or a snack at The Vault or Red Door Restaurant.
We can only anticipate what the trip conditions will be prior to the trip; and they are subject to change based on the weather information for that day; therefore, the overall trip rating and the required skills needed to safely attend the trip, may be upgraded on the day of the trip. This eventuality includes the possible cancellation for some or all its participants; or the postponement of a trip for the following day. By signing up for a club trip, the participant assumes the risk that such a cancellation may occur, even as late as on the shoreline.
ET & T SERIES River and Ruins
Saturday May 24, 2025
Collette & Dave Somerville
289 556 6707 TEXT
River and Ruins
Lowville, North Burlington
9:45 for a 10:00 a.m. start
Corner of Twiss Rd. and 8 Side Rd.
(west of Guelph Line)
North Burlington
Twiss Rd & 8 Sideroad - Google Maps
Please only park on one side of the road. Dave will direct parking locations upon arrival
2.5 Hours Approx.
ROCKY Bruce Trail!
There and Back
The ET & T REVISITED SERIES offers hikes that follow local trails that a group of hikers compiled into a guidebook titled “Escarpment Trails and Treks: Two Hour Hikes in Halton, Hamilton & Niagara.” These hikes are ideal for getting to know local trails in only 2-3 hours and all in close proximity to your home in Halton, Hamilton and Niagara Region of Southern Ontario.
**ON today’s hike we will enjoy the beautiful main Bruce Trail as it crosses Bronte Creek. The River and Ruins Side Trail has an amazing board walk as the trail loops around the valley near Lowville.
This is a challenging hike with “some good ups and downs.”
• Icers may be necessary
• May be MUDDY!
LEVEL 1 Paris to Cambridge Rail Trail
Sunday, May 25, 2025, 9:45 am-2:00 pm
Marlis Butcher.
m.butcher@live.ca 647-983-6529
Level 1
Hard packed, gravel, flat trail.
Meet at P58.2 parking lot, Paris on Willow St at 9:45 for a 10:00 start.
We will stop for a snack in the park at the turn around point. At the end of the ride, there will be the opportunity to grab a beverage and/ or lunch at the Paris Beer Company. Please RSVP to Marlis Butcher by May 23 and she will add you to the reservation.
Falls Escarpment Hike
Sunday, May 25, 2025
Borer’s Falls Conservation Area, Spencer Gorge
Meet at 9:45 AM for 10:00 AM Start .
Borer’s Falls Conservation Area
318 Rock Chapel Road, Dundas
KM62.0, Edition 30 Bruce Trail Map.
Borer’s Falls Paid Parking (opens 8:00AM) Paid parking unless you display your RBG membership card.
318 Rock Chapel Rd Parking
Approx. 15 KM
Moderate to Fast: 3-4 km/hr
Approx. 4 Hrs
Varied. Some flat sections plus challenging rocky or gravel descents and ascents along the side of the escarpment.
i.e. loop or out and back
Out and Back
Escarpment views from Borer’s Falls to Tews Falls following the Main Bruce Trail accessing Tews Falls Side Trail and Glen Ferguson Side Trail
• Sun and bug protection if necessary
Tuesday May 27, 2025
West Side
Ancaster Lions Pool
263 Jerseyville Rd. W.
Ancaster
Extra Parking across Road at Little League Park.
“14” KM
3.5 – 4.5 hours.
Some good ups and downs in the valley.
There and Back with a Loop
A great spring hike that will follow The Spring Valley Trail and The Headwaters Trail. After a break at the Visitor Centre there are several options for the return trek.
• Sun/bug protection if necessary.
Options in Dundas/Ancaster for afterwards.
Wed. May 28, 2025
LEVEL 1 Waterfront/Martin Goodman Trails, Port Credit to Sunnyside
Wednesday May 28 2025, 9:45 am-2:00 pm
Level 1 - 15km/hr on average
Paved, flat trail, city riding.
Meet at JC Saddington Parking lot at the bottom of Mississauga Rd, south of Lakeshore Rd, Port Credit at 9:45 for a 10:00 start.
We plan to stop for snacks/lunch so bring your own lunch/snack. Optional Coffee stop in Port Credit after the ride.
Spring Creek Trail & Sawmill Trail
Thursday – May 29, 2025
Cell: 905-920-2765 (Day of the hike only)
Sanctuary Park Lot
9:15 meet for a 9:30am start
Sanctuary Parking Lot at the end of Sanctuary Street. Turn right on Sanctuary Street and go to end. Lot is on the right just past Skyline Drive.
8 to 10km
Moderate (3-4km/hour)
2.5 hours approx. with water and snack stops.
Moderate, generally wide trails but hilly through Dundas Valley, may be muddy in spots if it has recently rained
Portion out and back on Spring Creek Trail, a loop of Sawmill Trail, with a stop at Trail Center, and with option to add Deer Run loop
It is Dundas Valley so trails are mostly wide with hills and valleys, creeks, wetlands, Carolinian forest, and cedar forested area.
• Hiking poles will be helpful but not essential.
Burlington Waterfront
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Debbie Martin
debbielou707@gmail.com
647-500-2965
Spencer Smith Park
6:15 for 6:30 p.m. start
Meet at the foot of the Burlington Brant St. Pier
Parking is free after 6:00 p.m. in Downtown Burlington. Lots of choice
6 - 7 km
2 hours. We are aiming to be done by 8:30
Easy. Flat, paved waterfront trail
Enjoy an evening walk on the waterfront
• Hiking Boots are not required but please wear a good pair of walking shoes.
We are hoping to find a gelato or ice cream after our hike, in downtown Burlington
May 30, 2025 6:15-8:30 pm
LEVEL 1 CLUB RIDE-THE WINDMILL
Brantford to Scotland, LE&N Trail
Saturday, May 31, 2025 9:15 am-2:30 pm
heatherwlsn249@gmail.com
Level 1 Average up to 15 km/hr
Paved, flat trail.
30km+/-
Meet at 9:15 at the Parking area behind Brantford Civic Centre for a 9:30 start.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/1ztHtwzkqShXPkvZ8
We stop for lunch or snack at the Windmill Restaurant during the ride. Option to purchase lunch/snacks or bring your own lunch.
LEVEL 2 CLUB RIDE-THE WINDMILL
Mt Pleasant to Waterford, LE & N Trail
sued.cyclinghoc@gmail.com,
(905) 464-0363
Level 2 Average up to 18 km/hr
Meet at the tennis courts on Burtch Rd, Mt Pleasant at 9:15 for a 9:30 start.
Tennis courts on Burtch Rd, Mt Pleasant
We stop for lunch & snack-Shadow Lake, For those interested we will gather at the Windmill for snacks, ice cream or Bevies after the ride!
LEVEL 3 CLUB RIDE-THE WINDMILL
Mt Pleasant to Simcoe, LE & N Trail
Saturday, May 31, 2025 9:15 am-3:30 pm
Ephraim.fernandez@gmail.com
Level 3 Average over 20 km/hr
60km+/-
https://goo.gl/maps/p3cjJqRmDEvyfDiLA
Bring a snack for a quick stop in Simcoe. We stop for lunch or snack at the Windmill Restaurant on the way back to Brantford. Option to purchase lunch/snacks or bring your own lunch.
ET&T Series – Fisher’s Pond
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Ellen.Kennedy12@gmail.com
Near 3400 Guelph Line, Burlington,
where the Bruce Trail crosses Guelph Line about 1.5 km north of Dundas Street.
Roadside shoulder parking on the west side near open fields; look for the split-rail fence and ladder stile. Please park tightly as parking is limited.
7 +/- kms
Moderate to Challenging: hilly, rocky steep sections, creek-bed crossings, bridge, boardwalk, fields with ladder stile
The hike route climbs the escarpment and completes a loop around Fisher’s Pond before returning down the escarpment. There is a lookout point with panoramic views of Burlington and Lake Ontario.
Registration opens 2 weeks before the hike. Up to 15 hikers are welcome to participate in this event.
Optional coffee/Lunch will follow hike location to be determined.
LEVEL 1 Hamilton to Hwy 52 -Hamilton Rail Trail
Sunday, June 1, 2025, 9:15 am-1:00 pm
Marlis Butcher, co-lead Sue Dane
sued.cyclinghoc@gmail.com, (905) 464 0363
Level 1 on average 15km/hr
25km+/-
University Plaza Hamilton 101 Osler Dr, Dundas, ON L9H 4H4, Behind the Shopper’s Drug Mart Plaza 9:15 for a 9:30 start.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/82DcHisa7vmT5uYw5
Bring Snack/lunch to have on the trail.
Attention Past Members:You are not entitled to two trial activities. Please renew your membership to take advantage of all that the Club has to offer.
Caledon #4
Tuesday June 3, 2025
Highway #10
Highway #10 Crossing
Exit east on Escarpment Rd. from #10
Roadside Parking
Map 15 (KM 17.8) Bruce Trail Guide (Ed. 30)
Highway 10 Crossing
18 KM (5 km road)
5 – 5.5 hours
Points of interests
If you have ever wondered where the Bruce Trail crosses Hwy.#10, Hike #4 will answer! There will be some steep climbs with some great views from The Paris Moraine. There will also be some history as we pass the sight of The Great Horseshoe Curve on the Toronto, Grey and Bruce Railway.
Registration opens 2 weeks before the hike. Up to 20 Hikers are welcome to participate in this event.
Limited Parking for this hike!
• Bug protection?
Wed. June 4, 2025
South Mississauga Trails
Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 9:45 am-2:00 pm
Loraine Walter
647-283-7304
Paved, some quiet roads
20km+/-
Meet at Clarkson Park, Mississauga at 9:45 for a 10:00 departure.
Clarkson Park
Bring a snack to have on the trail. We will gather for lunch at a restaurant after the ride. RSVP to Loraine by June 2nd to be included in the reservation.
ET&T Series – Hidden Valley Grindstone Creek
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Debbie Martin and Sharon Davis Payton
Meet 9:15 am for a 9:30am start time (NOTE THE TIME)
1451 Hidden Valley Road, Burlington
Park at the dead end of Hidden Valley Road, past the houses
https://maps.app.goo.gl/jYSgRrzbNch5rpSx9
9+/-km
Moderate pace at 3-4km/hour
Approx. 3 hours
Moderate to challenging: rocky and rugged, uneven footing, several steep sections, boardwalks, bridge. Mud is a good possibility if it has rained and will add to the challenge;
Out and back plus a loop
This hike has two parts. The first part follows local trails and the Bruce Trail to the base of Smokey Hollow Falls, and it is the most rugged section. The second part crosses the creek and follows a loop up and down the ravine using the Bruce Trail and unmarked trails. Besides the waterfall and beautiful Grindstone Creek you may see a beaver dam. This is one of the longest and most challenging hikes in this series.
• Hiking poles will be helpful
Canyon Road
Thursday, June 5th, 2025
Rattlesnake Crawford Lake (from north end)
6:15 PM for 6:30 PM start
South end of Canyon Road, Milton
43°29'00.9"N 79°57'07.1"W - Google Maps
7 km
Moderate 3-4 k/hr
2- 2.5 hours
Rocky and steep hilly sections, some flat sections, creeks, boardwalks, mainly good footing.
A loop with a bit of out and back
Ascends up out of the Nassagaweya Canyon, with a hike to Buffalo Crag Lookout, before turning around and descending back into the canyon where we hike a creekside valley.
• Bring snacks and enough water for the duration of the hike
• Bug and sun protection
There are no washroom facilities on this hike
Online registration is open.
WALKER WOODS/GLEN MAJOR FOREST YELLOW BUS HIKE See Trip Information Sheet
Day of week, DD/MM/YYYY
Saturday June 7, 2025
Frank Vajda, Dave Somerville, Val Carroll
Uxbridge, Regional Municipality of Durham
8:00AM departure. Arrive Carpool Lot no later than 7:45AM
Guelph Line Carpool Lot, Burlington, Ontario
DISTANCE/DURATION/Pace
Long Hike: 17KM 4 – 4.5 Hours Moderate-Fast Pace
Medium Hike: 11KM 3.5 – 4 Hours Moderate Pace
Short Hike: 8KM 2.5 - 3 Hours Leisurely Pace
Description
See Trip Information Sheet
Cost
$45.00
Registration
Up to 45 hikers are welcome to participate. This is a member only event
Easy to Moderate. Rolling terrain, generally easy footing with the possibility of a few rougher sections. There will be some hills.
All will be Loop Hikes
Variety of terrain with hills
See
This is a rain or shine event.
• The club may cancel due to weather that may impact the safety of participants, in which a case a refund will be issued.
• There is no self-cancellation. To cancel, please contact the Club Manager:
905 332 4318 manager@haltonoutdoorclub.ca
• No refund will be issued unless your spot can be filled from the waitlist.
Up to 45 Hikers are welcome to participate in this event
• Bring snacks and enough water for the duration of the day.
HIKE PACE - Leisure: 3 km/hr or less. Moderate: 3-4 km/hr or Fast: 4-5km/hr. All paces are an average and will depend on the terrain and weather. Rest stops are not included in the overall pace.
TERRAIN - Easy: mostly flat and usually good footing (i.e. rail trails, Confederation Park, Bay Front Park), Moderate: some hills and/or poor footing (Bruce Trail, Dundas Valley, etc.) and Challenging: steep long hills and strenuous footing (some parts of the Bruce Trail, some trails in Short Hills, up and down the escarpment). Please note variations can be expected with wet or icy conditions.
Attention Non-Members: If you are thinking about becoming a member, The Halton Outdoor Club invites you to take part in up to two (2) club activities as a Non-Member. You will have to sign a waiver of participation with the Hike Leader. After that, please join our club so we can welcome you as a member.
LEVEL 2- Midland to Cold Water, Tay Shore Trail (optional overnight stay in Midland)
Saturday June 7, 2025, 9:45 am-3:00 pm
Level 2-up to 18 km/hr on average
Flat, mostly paved trail.
Meet at the parking lot on Aberdeen Blvd, Midland at 9:45 for a 10:00 start.
This ride is an optional 2 day ride with an overnight stay in Midland at the hotel booked by you (examples: Midland inn and suites, Hampton Inn and suites) Bring lunch and snacks to have on the trail. Stop at Em’s cafe in Coldwater for snacks, lunch. The second day of ride Coldwater to Orillia, Uhthoff Trail
Level 2: Coldwater to Orillia, Uhthoff Trail (optional overnight stay in Midland Saturday)
Sunday June 8 2025
Heather Wilson, 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Level 2
Hard packed gravel flat trail, some paved.
50km+/-
Meet at the parking lot on Firehall Lane, Coldwater at 9:00 for a 9:15 start.
This ride is an optional 2 day ride with an overnight stay in Midland at the hotel booked by you on Saturday night (examples: Midland inn & suites, Hampton Inn & suites) Bring lunch and snacks to have on the trail. The first day of ride is Midland to Coldwater, Tay Shore Trail June 7.
Waterdown Bruce Trail – Borer’s Falls
Tuesday June 10, 2025
Waterdown Bruce Trail
Bruce Trail Crossing at Hwy. #6 Tunnel
Old Guelph Rd. dead end.
Km. 65.8 Bruce Trail Guide Ed. 30.
(map 9)
12 -- 13 km.
4 Hours (ish)
Typical BRUCE Trail – Rocky, Steep climbs and “mud?”
There and Back with a side trail in the RBG.
A challenging hike, but a little easier!
There are some long uphills on this one.
Enjoy the main Bruce trail as we head west from #6. Lots of time on top of the escarpment and great views of Borers Falls. Taking a page from the ET & T Series, we will enjoy the York Road Side Trail as well as a RBG Trail on the return trip.
Registration opens 2 weeks before the hike. Up to 25 hikers are welcome to participate in this event
• Bring snacks and enough water for the duration of the hike. A hot day means 2 Litres of water min.
The Dutch Mill afterwards??
Wed. June 11, 2025
Level 1 Lisgar/Aquitaine, Mississauga
Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 9:30-1:30
Sue Dane, Judy Gast
Judy Gast, jgast@sympatico.ca, 647-455-2453
Sue Dane, sued.cyclinghoc@gmail.com, (905) 464-0363
Paved trails, quiet roads through residential neighborhoods.
25-30km +/-
Meet at 9:30 for a 9:45 am departure in Buttonbush Park, Russian Olive Close, Mississauga
Bring a snack to have on the trail. We will gather for lunch at a restaurant after the ride. RSVP to Sue by June 9th to be included in the reservation.
June 13, 2025 6:15-8:30 pm
Ann Fearon& Maureen Fearon (June 13, 20)
annpfearon@hotmail.com, 416-347-1810
Level 2 18 km/hr on average
LEVEL 1 Club Ride: Caledon East to Inglewood, Caledon Trail
Saturday, June 14, 202, 9:00 am-1:30 pm
Marcia Ouelett
Level 1 up to 15km/hr
Meet at parking lot behind Caledon East Community Complex, 6311 Old Church Rd, Caledon East Time 9:00 for a 9:15 Start
https://maps.app.goo.gl/vQicshe6wk5vTTZJ6
We will stop in Inglewood for water and a light snack. We will gather at 4 Corners Bakery after the ride for optional Ice cream/lunch/snacks.
Water, snacks, lunch if not purchasing, Helmet, tire repair kit including spare tube
LEVEL 2 Club Ride: Caledon East to Terra Cotta, Caledon Trail
Judy Gast
Level 2 up to 18 km/hr
We will stop in TerraCotta for water and a light snack. We will gather at 4 Corners Bakery after the ride for optional Ice cream/lunch/snacks.
LEVEL 3 Club Ride: Caledon East to Palgrave to Terra Cotta, Caledon Trail
Saturday, June 14, 202, 9:00am-1:30 pm
Mickey Segal
segalmi@outlook.com,
(416)3891594
Level 3 average up to 18-20 km/hr
60 km+/-
ET&T Series – Christie Lake from Crooks’ Hollow Road
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Ellen.kennedy12@gmail.com
756 Crooks Hollow Road, Dundas, L9H 5E2
Crooks Hollow Conservation Area parking
Crooks Hollow Conservation Area
Note: Membership or parking payment required
8+/-km
Approx. 2.5 hours
Mainly easy flat trails, fields, some low hills, road crossings, dam crossing, some pavement
Loop hike
The hike features a large dam, Darnley Falls, mill ruins, and a loop around a forested lake and beach. Hiking the wooded shoreline gives a sense of being in the north. Beautiful any time. This location is historically significant to the development of Dundas and Hamilton.
PADDLING EVENT
TRY A KAYAK CLUB EVENT
2 weeks before the date Saturday, May 31, 2025
EVENT LEADER(S)
Paul Leppik, Bart Blom
paulleppik9@gmail.com - 905 464 6968
bart3293@gmail.com - 647 501 9101
Two Part Registration Required
(1) HOC register event calendar. Leaders appreciate early registration
(2) Pay at the Kelso Main Gate or go to the Halton Conservation Area website to pay and reserve time slot
COST
No cost to participate, however, participants must pay their own park entrance fee
Adults $ 10.50 + $ 1.37 = $11.87 9:30am - 7:00pm
Seniors $ 8.25 + $ 1.07 = $ 9.32 9:30am - 7:00pm
Price is subject to change
Open to Members and Non-Members
LOCATION
Kelso Conservation Area -
5234 Kelso Rd, Milton, ON L9E 0C6
PARKING LOCATION
10:00am , arrive at 9:30am
FINISH TIME
2:00pm
# of Spots
No limit
We are again hosting a “try a kayak” club event that is run by fellow club members who are bringing their kayaks (sea or recreational kayak) for you to try out.
It is a great opportunity to try before you buy or see how you like a different model. There will be a wide variety of kayaks, different manufacturers, models, and lengths. Try out as many kayaks as you like.
Come anytime between 10:00am-2:00pm.
Please Note:
If you are a non-HOC member you are welcome to participate in 2 club events. Thereafter, you are encouraged to join the club.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
A Safety perimeter will be set up on the water, comprised of members who are fully capable of performing assisted rescues.
Participants are expected to wear a PFD at all times while on the water AND are required to follow the instructions of the members on the water at all times (NO EXCEPTIONS)
• If your plans change, please self-cancel as soon as possible.
• HOC Website > Attend Events > How to Self Cancel
• Clothing suitable for immersion (no cotton), towel, water shoes, a change of clothing
• You are encouraged to bring your own PFD, paddle, safety gear, plus whistle, pump, float, tow rope if you can
• Water, snacks, lunch, sunscreen
LEVEL 2 Hamilton to Jerseyville Rail Trail
Sunday June 15, 2025 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
ephraim.fernandez@gmail.com, 647-988-3939
Level 2 (Average up to 18 km/h)
Steady 12 km Climb to Jerseyville. Hard packed, flat gravel trail. Steady climb to Jerseyville.
Meet at the parking lot on Ofield Rd, off Ewen Rd at 9:00 for a 9:15 start. Take Main St W to Ewen Rd.
We stop for picnic lunch Jerseyville Park, so bring a lunch, snacks & water
Favourites of NIAGARA!
Tuesday June 17, 2025
Woodend Conservation Area
St. Catherines
(first parking lot)
Taylor Road
Exit Glendale Ave. from QEW
10-12 km
Some good ups and downs on the escarpment.
Screened pathways.
There and Back X 2 and a loop
A beautiful area in Niagara. We will pass a golf course. We will see the old Welland Canal. The area within Woodend has many interesting rock formations and amazing views. We will end with a trip down Wetland Ridge Side Trail and check on the students at Niagara College.
• Bug Spray?
Niagara College “Bistro”!
Wed. June 18, 2025
LEVEL 1 Tour de Aldershot
Wednesday June 18 2025, 9:45 am - 1:00 pm
arctic.lorie@gmail.com, 647-283-7304
Level 1 15km/hr on average.
Mostly multi-use paths & quiet roads
25 km+/-
Meet at the Central Library parking lot closest to New Street off Teen Tour Way (opposite curling club) at 9:45 for a 10:00 start.
Bring a snack to have on the trail. We will gather for lunch at a restaurant after the ride. RSVP to Loraine by June 16th to be included in the reservation
Hiking The Trails at Crawford Lake
Thursday – June 19, 2025
905-920-2765 (day of hike only)
Crawford Lake Conservation Area
Meet at 9:15am for a 9:30am start
Lower Parking Lot of Crawford Lake, 3115 Conservation Rd, just east of Guelph Line
You must register with Halton Parks (Crawford Lake -Conservation Halton) to enter the area. Book online to reserve your spot and save money on gate fees. Cost is free with a Halton Conservation Membership.
Pay Online
8-10Km
2.5 – 3 hours with water and snack stops
Moderate to challenging, some rough footing, some gentle hills
Loop hike around the lake on the boardwalk followed by a number of different loop trails. The Escarpment Trail and Nassagaweya Canyon Trail have some strenuous rocky sections
Crawford Lake, a meromictic lake of scientific interest, follow the boardwalk around the lake, hike to the lookout where we see across Nassagaweya Canyon, beautiful wooden cravings
June 20, 2025 6:15-8:30 pm
McCraney St W & Old Upper Middle Rd
LEVEL 2 Hillsburgh to Belwood Lake, Cataract Trail
Saturday, June 21, 2025 9:00 am- 2:00 pm
Nancy Stevens
nancystevens7@gmail.com
905-277-8913
Hard packed gravel, flat trail
Meet at Parking lot on Station Rd, just off Trafalgar Rd, Hillsburgh at 9:00 for a 9:15 start.
We stop for picnic lunch at the Belwood Lake Conservation area so bring your lunch/snack. Optional stop for Butter tarts/ Ice cream in Belwood.
LEVEL 2 GO Train Waterfront Trails
Sunday, June 22, 2025, 7:40 am-3:00 pm
Maureen Healey
maureen_healey@hotmail.com, 647-616-2453
Level 2 18 km/hr on average.
Paved, flat trail
45 km+/-
Burlington GO Station, 7:40 a.m (or anywhere along the Lakeshore West/East Route).
Take Go train to Rouge Hill Station, then ride along the eastern Waterfront trail to Whitby & back to Rouge Hill Station.
We stop for lunch & snacks at a park ,so bring a lunch, snacks & water
Caledon #5
Tuesday June 24, 2025
EAST of Highway #10
Escarpment Side Road
N 43.884912 W79.920313
Map 16 (KM 26.2) Bruce Trail Guide (Ed. 30)
Limited Parking
14 KM (6 km road)
5 hours
Today’s hike will pass over glacial deposits which account for the numerous gravel pits in the area. There will be views from the Oakridge Moraine and we will pass through some mature hardwood forests. To break up the road walking we will explore the Songbird Side Trail.
LEVEL 2: Waterfront/Martin Goodman Trails, Mississauga to Ontario Place
Wednesday June 25, 2025 9:45 -3:00
905-814-9844
40km+/-
Picnic lunch in a park at Sunnyside Park so bring your own lunch, snack and water.
HIKE YUKON (with a short trip to Alaska) Friday June 27 – Tuesday July 8, 2025
Registration opens Sunday July 21, 2024 (a stroke past midnight on the night of July 20)
Leader: Madeleine Davidson msdavidson0000@gmail.com
Explore Canada’s north and discover the beauty of Yukon on a 12-day hiking tour. During this time we will explore paths and trails near Whitehorse, head out to Dawson City and visit the nearby Tombstone Territorial Park, learn about the rich history of the Canadian Gold Rush, visit the magnificent Kluane National Park, and even cross the border into Skagway, Alaska on the famed White Pass and Yukon Route railway. With more moose than people, and with 80% of its land being wilderness, Yukon is a photographic paradise with plenty of opportunity for wildlife viewing.
Tour: This trip includes a customized tour itinerary prepared exclusively for HOC by Yukon Tours
Accommodation: 11 nights accommodations at 3-star hotels in Whitehorse (6), Dawson City (3), Haines Junction (2).
These prices do not include airfare. An estimate of $1150 should be budgeted for airfare. These prices include an HOC registration fee of $75, of which $25.00 is non-refundable. Single supplement, additional $1,050
Number of participants: Minimum 13, including the leader; maximum 20, including the leader. Limited spots are available for single occupancy.
Before you register, please read the Trip Information Sheet.
Elevation and distances for selected hikes (specific destinations subject to change)
If you have any questions, please contact Madeleine Davidson msdavidson0000@gmail.com
Level 1 Cycling Oakville Roadways
Saturday, June 28 2025
RIDE LEADER(S)
RIDE LEADERS CONTACT
maureen_healey@hotmail.com 647-616-2453
Level 1 15-20 km/hr
A slow but steady incline from the lakeshore to north Oakville, then fairly flat riding on dedicated, paved pathways and on-road cycling lanes.
20+km
Meet at 8:45am for a 9am start
Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park parking lot; Ontario St. @ Nelson Street. Free parking. Parking lot out & back to Sixteen Mile Creek bridge @ Upper Middle along Bronte Rd trail and Westoak Trails Blvd.
Yes. It’s important.
Leaders appreciate early registration but you can register at the last minute. Trips leaders will be able to email you with updates & last-minute changes.
Self-serve online.
Leader will be checking the website list to see who to expect.
Optional stop for a coffee in Bronte Village after the ride.
Water, Helmet, tire repair kit including spare tube.
Level 2 - Medium, faster paced, with fewer breaks, these rides will vary from 40-60km with stops as needed, up to 18 km/hr on average. Check the ride description for more detail
LEVEL 2 Tour de Burlington
Sunday, June 29, 2025
Marlis Butcher, 9:15 am-1:30 pm
Multi-use trails(Burlington Crosstown Trail & Centennial Trailway), bike lanes, sharrows, road crossings, a few short road stretches, some hills.
Meet at Sherwood Forest Park off Fothergill Rd at Prone William Drive, Burlington at 9:15 for a 9:30 start.
We stop for lunch & snacks at a park unless noted, so bring a lunch, snacks & water
July 4, 2025 6:15-8:30 pm
Ann Fearon& Maureen Fearon
Level 2 Elora to Belwood, Cataract Trail
Saturday, July 5 2025, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
sued.cyclinghoc@gmail.com, 905-464-0363
Level 2 up to 18 km/hr on average.
44 km+/-
Meet at the parking lot at Bissell Park, 125 Maryl St, Elora, at 9:00 for a 9:15 start.
Picnic Lunch in Belwood-bring your own or option to purchase sandwiches/ice cream/ butter tarts. Explore Elora’s Farmer’s Market at the end of the ride. https://www.elorafarmersmarket.ca/
Sunday July 6, 2025 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
647-616-2453
Stratford Cycling Adventure!
Tuesday July 8 - Wednesday July 9, 2025
Registration opens: Monday, March 31st
Leader: Sue Dane
Ride Level Rating: Level 2 (50-60 km 18 km/hr average speed)
Join us as we explore the sites, sounds and tastes that Oxford County has to offer by bike!
Day one of our tour will begin in Monkton on the Guelph to Goderich Rail (G2G) Trail. No ride on the G2G is complete without a stop at Anna Mae’s Restaurant and Bakery. In the evening, relax with prime seats for the musical Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at Stratford's historic Avon Theatre. On Day 2 we will cycle through the charming streets and paths of Stratford, then take peaceful country roads over to the picturesque village of St. Mary’s.
Accommodation & Tickets:
One night at The Best Western Arden Park Hotel
Tickets for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at Stratford's historic Avon Theatre.
Cost: Double Occupancy $253.00
NOTE: If we are unable to match you up with a roommate and there are no alternative rooming arrangements, we will cancel your registration and process a refund.
We can only anticipate what the trip conditions will be prior to the trip; and they are subject to change based on the weather information for that day; therefore, the overall trip rating and the required skills needed to safely attend the trip, may be upgraded on the day of the trip. This eventuality includes the possible cancellation for some or all its participants; or the postponement of a trip for the following day. By signing up for a club trip, the participant assumes the risk that such a cancellation may occur, even as late as on the shoreline. HOC Paddling Trip Rating Tool-2024-02-29
The Triple Treat - Albion, Buttermilk and Felker’s Falls
Thursday – July 10, 2025
Sharon Davis Payton and Debbie Martin
905-920-2765 (day of the hike only)
East Hamilton—Albion Falls, Red Hill Valley
Meet at 9:15am for 9:30am start
Meet in the Upper parking lot overlooking Albion Falls, on Mountain Brow Blvd on the Hamilton East Mountain. There are a number of parking lots. Follow directions exactly. The parking lot is beside the millwheel facing Albion Falls
43.201329, -79.819509
9-12km
Moderate, some hills, following Bruce Trail and Bruce Trail side trails
Primarily a Loop and some out and back
This hike will feature three waterfalls – Albion, Buttermilk and Felker's Falls and also some Red Hill Valley and Bruce Trail
July 11, 2025 6:15-8:30 pm
Attention Non-Members: If you are thinking about becoming a member, The Halton Outdoor Club invites you to take part in up to two (2) club activities as a Non-Member. After that, please join our club so we can welcome you as a member.Registration is required for all events, and you will have to agree to the waiver of participation when registering.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 7:40 am-3:00 pm
45-50 km+/-
We stop for lunch & snacks at a park, so bring a lunch, snacks & water
LEVEL 2: Fish & Chips Club Ride
Simcoe to Waterford to Port Dover
Sunday, July 13 2025, 9:15 am-3:00 pm
Hard packed gravel, mostly flat trail, some paved.
Meet at the parking lot at the Simcoe Tourist Information, corner of Norfolk St(Hwy 24)& Bonnie Drive, Simcoe at 9:15 for a 9:30 start.
Parking lot out & back Waterford Heritage & Lynn Valley Trails.
Picnic lunch stop in Port Dover with Option to purchase Fish & Chips, ice cream or bring your own lunch.
LEVEL 3: Fish & Chips Club Ride
Waterford to Port Dover
Sunday July 13, 2025, 9:15 am-3:00 pm
Level 3: more than 18 km/hr on average
Hard packed flat gravel trail, some paved.
Meet at the parking lot adjacent to the trail at the end of Nichol St West, Waterford at 9:15 for a 9:30 start. Overflow parking is at the Canadian Legion, 223 Nichol St West, Waterford.
Waterford
Waterford Heritage and Lynn Valley Trails.
LEVEL 1: Fish & Chips Club Ride
Sunday, July 13 2025, 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Ellen Kenedy Paul Toffoletti
ellen.kennedy12@gmail.com 905-630-1057
paultgroups@gmail.com (289)230-2038
Level 1 up to 15 km/hr on average
Meet at the parking lot at the Simcoe Tourist Information, corner of Norfolk St(Hwy 24)& Bonnie Drive, Simcoe at 10:00 for a 10:15 start.
Level 2 Copetown to Mohawk Park
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 8:45 am-1:30 pm
Hard packed, gravel trail
Meet at the Summit Bog parking lot on Hwy 52 at Power Line Rd West (525 Hwy 52), Copetown at 8:45 for a 9:00 start. There is a $7.50 parking fee at a Pay & Display machine. Credit & debit cards accepted.
We stop for picnic lunch in Mohawk Park so bring your lunch.
paulleppik9@gmail.com
July 18, 2025 6:15-8:30 pm
Saturday July 19, 2025, 8:45 am-2:00 pm
Ann Fearon Maureen Fearon
Meet at the parking lot at the Brickworks on Mississauga Rd North at 8:45 for a 9:00 start.
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 8:45 am-2:00 pm
Level 1 up to 15 km/hr
Meet at P58.2 parking lot, Paris on Willow St at 8:45 for a 9:00 start.
We will stop for a snack in the park at the turn around point. At the end of the ride, there will be the opportunity to grab a beverage and/ or lunch after the ride.
July 25, 2025 6:15-8:30 pm
Rock Bottom Getaway,
1587 Riverside Dr, Britt, ON P0G 1A0
LEVEL 2 Mt Pleasant to Waterford, LE & N Trail
Saturday, July 26, 2025 9:15 am-2:30 pm
Level 2- North Oakville Paths, Trails & Roads
Sunday, July 27, 2025, 8:45 am-1:00 pm
A slow but steady incline from the lakeshore to north Oakville, then fairly flat riding on paved pathways, gravel trails and on-road cycling lanes.
20-25+/-km
Meet at 8:45 am for a 9:00 am start
Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park parking lot; Ontario St. @ Nelson Street. Free parking. Parking lot out & back.
We stop for Coffee/snacks before or during the ride at a local cafe.
WATER, Helmet, tire repair kit including spare tube.
Level-2: Tour de Oakville/Mississauga
Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 9:00-3:00 pm
Level 2 18km/hr on average
Multi-use trails, bike lanes, & quiet roads.
Meet inside the GO parking garage at the northwest corner of Trafalgar & Cornwall Rd at 9:00 for a 9:15 start. Park at the parking lot beside the GO parking garage.
Bring a snack to have on the trail. We will gather for lunch at a restaurant after the ride. RSVP to Loraine by July 28th to be included in the reservation.
Saturday, August 2 2025
Meet at 8:30 am for a 8:45 am start
Level-2: G2G Trail/Kissing Bridge Trail, West Montrose to Linwood, On
Saturday August 2 9:15 am-2:30 pm
Level 2, Average 18 km/hr
Meet at 9:15 for a 9:30 start at parking lot at Middlebrook Station, Township Road 62
Bring your lunch to have at a park on the trail. Stop at West Montrose General Store for snacks and ice cream.
August 8, 2025 6:15-8:30 pm
Ottawa Cycling Trip
Sunday August 10 - Thursday August 14, 2025
Registration opens: April 13th (a stroke past midnight on the night of Saturday April 12th)
Trip Leaders: Loraine Walter, Sue Dane
Ride Level Rating: Level 2 (45-60 km routes 18 km/hr average speed)
Ottawa is the most cycle friendly destination in Ontario! Join us as we explore pathways along the Ottawa River, Rideau Canal and beyond!
This cycling adventure includes 5 days of cycling with shorter rides on the day of arrival and departure! That’s five opportunities to ride! We will be exploring scenic pathways in both Ontario and Quebec. The trip includes a four night stay at the University of Ottawa Residences in suite style rooms sharing only a bathroom. The residence has easy access to Ottawa’s vast cycling path network and is within cycling/walking distance to the Byward Market restaurants (1 km), Museum of Nature (3.4 km), and Parliament Hill (1 km).
Accommodation: Ottawa University - 90 University Residence (90U) suite style
Cost: Double Occupancy $495.00
Please read all the details on the Trip Information Sheet before you register.
August 15, 2025 6:15-8:30 pm
Level 1-Brantford to Mt Pleasant, TH & B Trail
Saturday, Aug 16 2025, 9:15 am-12:00 pm
Heatherwlsn249@gmail.com 289-259-5099
Hard packed flat gravel & paved trail.
30 km+/-
Meet at Brantford Civic Centre parking lot behind the Civic Centre Brantford at 9:15 for a 9:30 start.
We stop for a picnic lunch at the Windmill Restaurant in Mt. Pleasant. Option to purchase snacks/lunch or bring your own.
Anne Marchildon 416-399-9520
Lise Sorensen 905-630-2358
August 22, 2025 6:15-8:30 pm
Level 2 Brantford Dikes, Mohawk Park to Mt Pleasant
Sunday August 24, 2025, 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Meet at Mohawk Park, Forest Rd, Brantford at 9:00 for a 9:15 start.
https://goo.gl/maps/2DX5JYx2z6h5MMSC8
We stop for a picnic lunch & snacks at Pount Pleasant Park,
Attention Non-Members: If you are thinking about becoming a member, The Halton Outdoor Club invites you to take part in up to two (2) club activities as a Non-Member. After that, please join our club so we can welcome you as a is required for all events, and you will have to agree to the waiver of participation when registering.
LEVEL 2: Port Dover Beach & Swim Simcoe to Waterford to Port Dover
Wednesday August 27, 2025, 9:15 am-3:00 pm
Picnic lunch stop in Port Dover with Option to purchase Fish & Chips, ice cream or bring your own lunch. Public Washroom available for those who opt to change for a swim. 1 hour lunch stop.
August 29, 2025 6:15-8:30 pm
Level 2- Welland Canal, St Catharines to Merritt Island, Welland
Saturday August 30, 2025
Paved trail, a couple of steep hills.
Meet at parking lot at Charles Ansell Park, 320 Lakeshore Rd at Bunting Rd, St Catharines at 9:00 for a 9:15 start.
Charles Ansell Park
Lunch & snacks at the park on Merritt Island, Bring a lunch, snacks & water.
Sunday, August 31, 2025 9:15 am- 2:00 pm
Meet at Parking lot on Station Rd, just off Trafalgar Rd, Hillsburgh at 9:15 for a 9:30 start.
https://goo.gl/maps/HihnfjwDxQkaUvSv9
CYCLE THE LOIRE VALLEY Saturday Sept 6 – Wednesday Sept 17 2025
Registration opens Sunday Nov 24, 2024 (a stroke past midnight on the night of Nov. 23)
Leader: Madeleine Davidson
We will be pedalling along the Loire River in the “Garden of France”, a region of unparalleled beauty and cultural significance, covering a minimum of 210 KMs (up to 386 KMs) over 9 days on mostly flatter and paved terrain. The Loire Valley, dotted with magnificent châteaux, is a UNESCO World Heritage site, recognized for its historical importance and architectural prowess.
This is a guided tour with an English-speaking guide and a dedicated support vehicle to carry our luggage and provide assistance if needed.
This is a longer than usual cycle trip with 9 cycling days offered. However, there are 4 optional cycle days in which members can choose to remain in the local town for the day.
Accommodation: 10 nights in charming 3-star hotels; most meals included except for 4 dinners and 1 lunch
Number of participants: 20 total, including the leader. Six of these spots are available for single occupancy.
Registration opens Sunday November 24 (a stroke past midnight on the night of November23)
2026 ITALY / AUSTRIA SKI TRIP
Friday, January 23 – Saturday, February 7, 2026
Registration opens Sunday, March 30th
(a stroke past midnight on the night of March 29th)
Leaders:
We are returning to Toblach, Italy and Seefeld, Austria to ski some of the finest cross-country trail networks in Europe. Other winter activity opportunities include extensive winter hiking trails, snowshoeing, downhill skiing, and sightseeing.
Accommodation: One week at the Hotel Villa Monica in Toblach, Italy with half board (all breakfasts and dinners). One week at Hotel Bergland in Seefeld, Austria with an all-inclusive package (see details on the Trip Information Sheet).
$ 6,790 for double occupancy $ 7,320 for single occupancy.
$ 6,790 for double occupancy
$ 7,320 for single occupancy.
Number of participants: 24 total, including the leaders. Two of these spots are reserved for single occupancy.
Before you register, please read the Trip Information Sheet (opens as a PDF file).
If you have any questions, please contact the trip leader by e-mail.
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