events calendar
The HOC Board of Directors meets on the second Monday of each month except for August. In some instances, date changes have to be made to accommodate events that would affect attendance.
Every Wednesday Evening Walk for Health and Fun - West Hamilton
Start: 7:00 PM End: 9:00 PM
Location: Corner of Mohawk and Upper Paradise in the Westcliffe Mall parking lot (near Food Basics)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Hike Description: Climb the steps and walk the streets and trails of West Hamilton. We will hike sections of the Bruce Trail as well as the trails of Iroquoia Heights C.A. There will be weekly walks all summer. Now that we are all getting older we are not hiking as fast as we used to! Hike is cancelled if there is heavy rain.
Hike Leader: Paul Lewis – (905) 331-8600 or email: outdooractive@hotmail.com
2 hrs.
Pace - brisk. Terrain - easy.
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.
Leader: Lorne Carruthers.
For information call Lorne at 905- 315-8762 or email: l.carruthers@hotmail.com
Time: March - November 9:30 am, December - February 10:00 am
Distance: 10km loop
Pace: Medium - 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate - Some hills and/or some poor footingDescription: Hamilton Radial Trail +/-10 km loop. There is no dropout point.
Hike Leader: Daljeet Juneja ds.juneja@gmail.com 905-870-3088
Curious about our club? Thinking about joining? A perfect opportunity to learn more. Already a member? Gear up for the season or explore a new activity. All welcome.
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Sunday April 5. General Hike
Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm.
Location: Dundas Valley Conservation Area Pace : 3 km/hour or less.
Hike description : Come explore this lovely conservation area as Spring arrives. We may be lucky enough to find a few early wildflowers. Easy terrain with mostly flat trail but expect a few gentle hills. Bring water and a snack and icers, but hopefully we won't need them. There could be muddy areas. Dundas Valley Conservation Area is located west of Dundas on Governor's Rd. Parking fee in effect or Conservation Area pass.
Leader – Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com
Tuesday April 7. ANOTHER TUESDAY MORNING - Hike # 9
Time : 10:00 – noon. Remember to check e-mail at 7:30 Tuesday morning to see if the hike is still a “go”.
General Location : East Hamilton.
Pace : 4-4.5 km per hr.
Distance : 8-9 km
Terrain : Level and easy.
Meeting Place : We'll meet on the right-hand side of Hutch's restaurant on Van Wagner's Rd. in east Hamilton. Look for the guy in the Tilley. I will send written directions to hikers whose names appear on the hike registration list.
Description : A there-and-back walk to the Burlington Canal along the Waterfront Trail. Any hiker who dares to plunge into the frigid water from the edge of the pier will be awarded a free coffee (small) at the end of the hike.
Leader : Richard Reble at reblerichard@gmail.com or 905-945-0536 any day before 9:00 p.m.
PADDLING LEADERSHIP SERIES
Open invitation to all Halton Outdoor Club members to learn more about how to become a Paddling Leader. As a volunteer based Club, we are seeking future paddling leaders. You are not alone; you are supported by fellow paddling leaders to help guide and assist you to become a future paddling leader.
Come join us in the three part series. Each workshop will have key guest speakers who will share their knowledge on leading and managing a group.
No Cost, Please register, Self-cancel Registration opens: March 6, 2020 Leaders: Donna Barber, Sandy Nay Contact paddling@haltonoutdoorclub.ca for more info information
Sunday April 12. UNO MISTERIO: Hike # 1 (Follow me, follow me, into the hollow, and we shall all wallow in glorious mud)
Thought of the Day : Show me the hikeleader who sometimes stops and says: Where the hell am I and where do I go from here? That's the kind of guy I like to follow.
Time : Meet at 10:00 a.m.
General Area: Short Hills Provincial Park (Is a hill just a hill or is it one damn thing after another?)
Pace, Duration and Terrain : 3-4 km per hr. for about 3 hrs. on brown, muddy, and slippery hills.
Meeting Place : The parking lot is at the dead end of Wylie Rd. on the boundary of Short Hills Provincial Park. The leader will send e-mail directions to all members who have registered for the hike.
Description : A loop hike of provincial park ups and downs and twists and turns that could be muddy and possibly slippery. If you are English born, think of the song that starts out “Mud, mud, glorious mud, ...”
Bring : Water, snack, a change of clothing, hiking boots, and money for lunch somewhere afterward.
Leader: Richard Reble at reblerichard@gmail.com or 905-945-0536 any day before 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday April 14. ANOTHER TUESDAY MORNING - Hike # 10
Time : 10:00 a.m. - noon. Remember to check e-mail at 7:30 Tues. morning to see if the hike is still a “go”.
General Location : Red Hill Valley in east Hamilton.
Pace: 3.5-4 km per hr.
Distance: 7-8 km
Terrain: Mostly flat and easy but a few hills with poor footing.
Meeting Place : Mountain Brow Blvd. at the corner of Margate Ave. on east Hamilton Mountain. Look for the guy in the Tilley. I will e-mail directions to hike registrants.
Description : A loop walk on trails in Red Hill Valley.
Saturday April 18. The Camino Magnifico, THE BRUCE TRAIL END-TO-END
General Location: Waterdown/Burlington
Time : 9:00 a.m., but aim at 8:45 so we can start hiking a little earlier.
Meeting Place : Once a member registers for a hike, detailed directions and other info. will be e-mailed to them in a document called The Camino Chronicles three days before the event. The Chronicles are how the members of our end-to-end internally communicate with each other.
Type of Hike, Length, Pace, and Duration : A 19.1 km, 5 hr linear hike at 3-4 km per hr.
Terrain : Rock-studded trail in many places makes for tricky footing, but at least the home stretch is on road.
Bring : Water, snacks, lunch, and hiking boots. Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.
Pub Stop : Some of us go out to eat at a nearby eatery after the hike, but all are welcome at the table.
Leader: Richard Reble at reblerichard@gmail.com or 905-945-9536 anytime before 9:00 pm.
Tuesday April 21. ANOTHER TUESDAY MORNING - Hike # 11
Time : 10:00 a.m. - noon. Remember to check e-mail at 7:30 on Tues. morning to see if the hike is still a “go”.
General Location: Centre Hamilton escarpment area.
Terrain : Mostly pavement, but with one short rocky stretch on the Bruce Trail.
Meeting Place : Parking lot of Sam Lawrence Park on Concession St. in Hamilton. Look for the guy in the Tilley hat. I will e-mail directions to hike registrants.
Description : A loop walk including a bit of the Bruce and an area of old money and old class in a neighborhood where property owners could look down (quite literally) on the rest of us.
Mark Zelinski is an award-winning photographer and publisher. His photographic presentation is entitled “Heart of Turtle Island: the Niagara Escarpment”.
Members, watch your inbox for AGM Agenda and Attachments
Business Portion
Thursday April 23. Weekly Waterfront Walk
Time : 10:00am.
Location : Elizabeth Street Pumphouse, Grimsby
Pace : brisk, 4-5 km per hour
Distance : approximately 2 hours
Terrain : flat, easy
Meeting Place : In the parking lot adjacent to the Elizabeth Street Pumphouse and the Grimsby 1812 Bicentennial Peace Park at the north end of Elizabeth Street in Grimsby. Exit the QEW at Christie Street. Turn left onto Christie Street, crossing the highway on the overpass. Turn right on Olive Street. Follow Olive to Elizabeth Street. Turn left on Elizabeth and follow it all the way down to the lake. It will bring you right down into the parking lot where we are meeting.
Description : Forty Mile Creek trail and town streets. Walking shoes are fine, no sandals. Dress for the weather. Walk is cancelled if heavy rain is occurring.
Leader : Teri Kramer, terikramer@gmail.com
Beginner Safety and Rescue Skills - learn about kayaking in the comfort of a warm pool.
Registration opens Mar 6 2020
Intro to kayak, different types of kayaks and parts of a kayak, entering and exiting the kayak, wet-exit and assisted rescue. Boats and all gear provided but recommended that you use your own boat if suitable. Paddle Canada certified instructors from Ontario Sea Kayak Centre. Class size is limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
Sunday April 26. UNO MISTERIO: Hike # 2 (River of Danger and Delight)
Thought of the Day : The less you reveal, the more people can wonder. Keep 'em guessing. Or you can tell them everything and bore them to death.
Time : Meet 10:00 a.m.
General Area : Niagara River
Pace, Duration and Terrain: 2-2.5 km per hr. for 3 hrs. over a hilly and rocky, and sometimes muddy path.
Meeting Place : The parking lot of the Whirlpool Golf Club on Niagara Parkway across the road from the Whirlpool. The leader will e-mail directions to members who register for the hike.
Description : We'll hike from the Whirlpool Golf Club along the Niagara Parkway to the Glen, descend stairs into the Gorge, follow the edge of Niagara River up the Whirlpool where we'll snack on limestone, table rock at the edge and them return to Golf Club by way of the Fishermen's Stair.
Bring : Water, snack, hiking boots, a change of clothing, and money for lunch at the golf club afterwards.
Tuesday April 28. ANOTHER TUESDAY MORNING - Hike # 12
Time : 10: 00 a.m. - noon. Remember to check e-mail at 7:30 on Tues. morning to see if the hike is still a “go”.
General Location : West Hamilton mountain
Terrain : Mostly flat and easy but with occasional tire ruts and tree roots.
Meeting Place : The parking lot behind Chedoke Golf Course club house. I will e-mail directions to hike registrants.
Description : A there-and-back hike to Iroquoia Heights Conservation Area via the Chedoke Rail Trail and the Bruce Trail.
Thursday April 30. Weekly Waterfront Walk
Location : Van Wagners beachfront trail, Hamilton
Meeting Place : In the parking lot at Hutch’s on the Beach Restaurant, 280 Van Wagners Beach Road, Hamilton. Exit the QEW at Centennial Parkway. Drive north to Van Wagners Beach Road. Turn left on Van Wagners and follow it around until you see Hutch’s Restaurant. Turn right into the parking lot where we are meeting.
Description : paved walkway along the waterfront. Walking shoes are fine, no sandals. Dress for the weather. Walk is cancelled if heavy rain is occurring.
Saturday May 2. The Camino Magnifico, THE BRUCE TRAIL END-TO-END
General Location: Mount Nemo/Lowville/ Kilbride area
Type of Hike, Length, Pace and Duration : A 15.6 km, 4 hr linear hike at 3-4 km per hr.
Terrain : Alternates between easy stretches of road walking and rocky trail with poor footing.
RIDE LEADERS
Alan & Helen Wing
CONTACT
alanwing645@gmail.com
905-320-2859
helenwing645@gmail.com
CADENCE/PACE
Level 1
DISTANCE
30km +/-
Sherwood Forest to Hamilton
MEETING PLACE
& TIME
Meet at 9:45 for a 10:00 start at Sherwood Forest Park off Burloak Dr. at Prince William Dr.
Meeting Place Map
START POINT
REGISTRATION
REQUIRED
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.
OPENS
1 week before the ride
EXTRAS
IMPORTANT
REMINDERS
Tuesday May 5. ANOTHER TUESDAY MORNING - Hike # 13
Time : 10:00 a.m. - noon. Remember to check your e-mail at 7:30 Tues. morning to see if the hike is still a “go”.
General Location : North Burlington
Meeting Place : Bruce Trail fence stile on the west side of Guelph Line between Dundas St. and No.1 Sideroad. Look for the guy in the Tilley hat. I will e-mail directions to hike registrants.
Pace : 4 km per hr.
Distance : 8 km
Terrain : Mostly hilly with some poor footing and tree roots.
Description : A there-and-back hike on the Bruce Trail between Guelph Line and Cedar Springs Rd.
Thursday May 7. Weekly Waterfront Walk
Location : Hamilton waterfront including Bayfront Park
Meeting Place : In the parking lot at Williams Fresh Café, 47 Discovery Drive, Hamilton. From Burlington Street East, turn right on John Street North. Turn left onto Guise Street East. Turn right on Discovery Drive and follow it to the parking lot at Williams Fresh Café.
Thursday Group May 7, 2020
Location : Hilton Falls Conservation AreaTime : 10:00 am. - 1:00 pm. Pace : Leisurely - 3km/hr or lessTerrain : Moderate - Some hills and/or some poor footingDistance : Approximately 10 km.
Description : Hilton Falls is a place of beauty year round, especially in Spring with its many wildflowers and other plant life, including the elusive Walking Fern. Come out and enjoy the beauty of Spring hiking in this Conservation Area. Meet in the parking lot of Hilton Falls Conservation Area located on Number 5 Sideroad (also known as Campbellville Road and Regional Road 9) between Guelph Line and Highway 25. Map 11. Conservation Area Pass or parking fee. Bring water, a lunch, sunscreen lotion and insect repellent. Optional refreshment stop afterwards.
Intermediate Safety and Rescue Skills - learn about kayaking in the comfort of a warm pool.
Self-rescue with a paddle float, scramble rescue and a review of the assisted rescue. Boats and all gear provided but recommended that you use your own boat if suitable. Paddle Canada certified instructors from Ontario Sea Kayak Centre. Class size is limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
Trip Leader: Phill Armstrong hikingrandpa@gmail.com
Cost: $25 Sign up and Pay by clicking Register
Registration opens April 1 2020
Pickup Spot: We park our cars in the north east corner of the parking lot at Mainway Recreation Centre located on the north side of Mainway just east of Walkers Line.
Long Hike about 15km 4 1/2hrs
Medium Hike about 9.5 km 3 1/2 hrs
Short Hike will be a leisurely 3 hrs including lunch stop about 8km
Read more.... Printable Information Sheet with trip details
Season Opener Paddle - A1-A2 May 9 2020
Registration opens Apr 9 2020
Trip Leader
Sandy Nay
Trip Leader Contact Email
snay1@bell.net
Address
7743 Conservation Rd RR4, Guelph, ON N1H 6J1
Google Map Plus Code
Body of Water
Guelph Lake, Inland Lake
Boat Launch Location
Island Boat Launch
Arrival Time
12:45 PM
On the water time, ready to paddle, no additional paddlers after this time
1:30 PM
Maximum number of paddlers including leader
Open
Boat Rental Available
No
Boat Rental Details
N/A
Launch Conditions
Sand and pebbles
Endurence/Pace
Not Strenuous (A) - Daily paddling typically less than 3 hours with distances of 5 kilometers or less
Skill Level
Novice (1) - Requires basic paddling skills - practiced wet exits. Expect protected waters + easy landings and shelter for resting
Bathroom Facilities at Launch Site
Portapotty
Go to Restaurant After Paddle
Yes
Restaurant, Restaurant Location
Chucks Roadhouse 174 Clair Rd E Guelph
Additional Details
Dry Suit. Wet Suit Recommended , Bring change of clothes , Going out for a bite to eat after paddle
25km +/-
Brantford to Mt Pleasant
Meet at 9:45 a.m. for a 10:00 departure in Brantford at parking area behind Civic Centre
Sunday May 10. UNO MISTERIO: Hike # 3 (Mazes within Mazes within Mazes)
Thought of the Day : Hike on the edge of mystery. We've always been on the edge of mystery. Death is is ever just one breath away.
General Area : Halton Agreement Forest
Pace, Duration and Terrain : 3-4 km per hr. for 3 hrs. over mostly flat terrain studded with rocks and tree roots.
Meeting Place : The parking lot of the Mohawk Raceway and Casino on Guelph Line just north of Campbellville. The leader will e-mail directions to members who register for the hike.
Description : People never know how I find my way from start to finish in this forest which seems to just keep going on and on Frankly, neither do I, but we always get out don't we?
Bring : Water, snack, hiking boots, and money for lunch somewhere afterward.
Tuesday May 12. ANOTHER TUESDAY MORNING - Hike # 14
Time : 10:00 a.m. - noon. Remember to check your e-mail at 7:30 on Tues. morning to see if the hike is still a “go”.
General Location : Waterdown and Burlington.
Pace : 3.5-4 km per hr.
Distance : 7-8 km.
Terrain : Some steep hills with tree roots to watch out for.
Meeting Place : The Bruce Trail crossing on Snake Rd. just south of Waterdown. Look for the guy in the Tilley hat. I will e-mail directions to hike registrants.
Description : A loop hike that will take us along Grindstone Creek through wooded ravines and valleys to Smokey (Smoky?) Hollow, Hidden Valley, and Lemonville.
40km +/-
Paris to Cambridge
Meet at P 58.2 (Paris) on Willow St. at 9:45 a.m. for a 10:00 a.m. departure.
Wednesday May 13. Good Companions
Location: Sixteen Mile Creek Valley Oakville
Time : 10:00 amPace : Leisurely - 3km/hr or lessTerrain : Easy - Mostly flat and usually good footing
Description : Spring has arrived and with it all the beautiful wildflowers, including the Virginia Bluebells which grow in this valley. Come out and enjoy the flowers and explore the valley. Expect some long, but gentle hills. Meet at the corner of River Glen and Neyagawa, north of Upper Middle Road and south of Highway 5. Park in the lot beside the baseball playing fields on the southeast corner. Bring water, a snack, sunscreen and insect repellent. Optional refreshment stop afterwards.
Thursday May 14. Weekly Waterfront Walk
Time : 10:00 am.
PADDLING TIPS SERIES
Open invitation to all Halton Outdoor Club members to learn more about kayaking, safety protocol, tripping, and navigation to just name a few topics.
There will be a series of 6 nights where we will meet to discuss and share best practices both out and in the water. Each workshop will be led by our own members who have learned and want to share their knowledge. This will not be led by certified Paddle Canada leaders (unless a member is certified).
This series is for new to kayak, beginner novice paddlers or intermediates who want to refresh. The first night will be indoors only. The next five will be outdoors with 30 mins on dry land and then off to the water to practice.
Thursday nights 7:00pm-8:30pm May 14 Topic: Intro to Kayak, Paddle Smart Canada, Gear, * only- Hikers Haven: 166 South Service Rd Oakville 7:00pm-8:30pm * if a club member has a question/topic, subject to change May 21: Topic: Racks/ Tie down, water practise May 28: Topic: Maintenance, water practise Jun 4: Topic: Tow rope, water practise Jun 11: Topic : Paddle strokes, water practise Jun 18: Topic : Wet exit, self-rescues, water practise 5234 Kelso Rd, Kelso Conservation Area *$7 park fee No Cost , Please register and self-cancel.
Registration opens: March 6, 2020 Leaders: Dorothy Rideough, Heather McClintock
If you need a kayak, perhaps a member will have spare/gear that you can borrow.
Contact paddling@haltonoutdoorclub.ca for more information
Date: Friday May 15 - Sunday May 17, 2020
Description: Explore trails in the Kingston and Frontenac area and enjoy a Sunset Dinner Cruise of the 1000 Islands.
Leaders: Jim and Patti Blair pblair24@cogeco.ca
Accommodation: Watts Hall Residence, Queen’s University
Cost: $425 per person
Registration opens March 4 2020
Please read the Trip Information Sheet for full details before registering.
Open to all Halton Outdoor Members who would like to join us for a leisurely paddle and bite to eat afterwards
Back by popular request
Come paddle with us on Friday nights during the summer months
Leaders: Sherry Vanderheyden & Dorothy Rideough
Dates:
Friday May 15 * dry suit/wet suit recommended Friday June 12 * dry suit/wet suit recommended Friday July 17 * appropriate paddling clothes for water temperature Friday August 21 * appropriate paddling clothes for water temperature Location: LaSalle Marina, 831 LaSalle Park Rd, Burlington will be default location. * Weather/wind may determine different location if need be. Will send out bulletin if required via paddler forum. Time: Arrive time 6:00pm, on water/ launch time 6:30pm off water by est. 8:30pm
Spots: Open
Registration: Is required
Registration opens: 14 days before paddle date
Bring a change of clothes for afterwards
RIDE LEADER
Heather Wilson
heatherwlsn249@gmail.com
289-259-5099
Level 2
20-30 km
Meet for 6:30 pm departure at the parking lot at Neyagawa and River Glen.
Saturday May 16. The Camino Magnifico, THE BRUCE TRAIL END-TO-END
General Location: Campbellville area. The last hike in Iroquoia.
Type of Hike, Length, Pace and Duration : A 19.1 km, 5+/- hr. linear hike at 3-4 km per hr.
Terrain : For most of this hike, the route is studded with rocks and tree roots, thus making for tricky footing.
Martindale Pond St. Catharines Day Paddle May 16 2020
Registration opens April 16 2020
Rob Pegoraro & Lorraine Rohm
rpegoraro@sympatico.ca
647-884-4474
lorraine3@cogeco.ca
365-778-1811
35km +/-
Pt Credit to Sunnyside Park
Meet at 9:45 for a 10:00 start at JJ Plaus Park, 1 Port Street East, Mississauga.
Saturday May 16. Loops & Lattes, #3 Borer’s Falls/Berry Tract Loop
Location : Dundas
Time : 10:00 am. Meet at Patterson Rd.
Distance : Approx. 8 km (2 - 3 hrs)
Terrain : moderate, good combination of terrain, some hills and flats, not easy footing.
Pace : Easy, 3 to 4 km. per hour
Hike Description : This hike has some of the best sites of the Bruce Trail and Royal Botanical Gardens’ trails, magnificent views of Hamilton and Burlington on a clear day. About half point we will have a view of Borer’s Falls. Notice we are changing the meeting point to save parking money.
Parking : At the end of Patterson Rd, off Old Guelph Rd. after curving to the right turn immediately left and drive to the end of the road. You can see Hwy 6 from parking lot. Bring water and a snack. Icers may be necessary (hopefully not) but bring your hiking poles.
Leader : Ruth Merz, ruthmerz1@outlook.com
Nancy Stevens
nancystevens7@gmail.com
905-277-8913
Brickworks to Caledon E
Meet at the parking lot at the Brickworks on Mississauga Rd N at 9:30 for a 9:45 start.
Sunday May 17. General Hike
Location: Scotsdale Farm Trafalgar Rd.Time : 10:00 am. - 1:00 pm.
Pace : Leisurely - 3km/hr or lessTerrain : Moderate - Some hills and/or some poor footingPace : LeisurelyDistance : Approx. 8 km.
Description : Scotsdale Farm in Spring is lovely with lots of wildflowers to see. Located just north of Georgetown on the east side of Trafalgar Rd. it is an Ontario Heritage property donated by the Bennett family who farmed the property for many years. Be careful, it is easy to miss. The parking is right beside the farmhouse and other farm buildings. Bring water, a snack, sunscreen and insect repellent. Suitable for determined beginners.
Tuesday May 19. ANOTHER TUESDAY MORNING - Hike # 15
General Location : Upper Stoney Creek
Distance : 7- 8 km.
Terrain : Easy.
Meeting Place : Valley Park Community Centre parking lot on Stonechurch Rd. Look for the guy with the Tilley hat. I will e-mail directions to the hike registrants.
Description : A loop walk through Valley Park and Karst Conservation Area. Karst is cave-forming ground and Hamilton has one passable cave, maybe more.
Thursday May 21. Weekly Waterfront Walk
Bob & Dorothy Ogilvie
bdogilvie@gmail.com
647-550-1563
Lisgar/Aquitaine
Meet at 9:45 for a 10:00 am departure at Buttonbush Parking in Russian Olive Close, Mississauga.
Humber Bay to Beaches
Meet at Humber Bay Parking lot, bottom of Park Lawn Rd., at 9:15 for a 9:30 start.
Saturday May 23. Enjoy Niagara Hikes
Time : 9:30 am.
Location : Jordan and Balls Falls
Distance : 3 hours +/-
Terrain : moderate plus some hills and stairs to climb
Meeting Place : In the parking lot on Twenty First Street immediately after the one lane bridge. Exit the QEW at Victoria Avenue in Vineland. Turn left onto the South Service Road. It curves around and becomes Twenty First Street. Stay on Twenty First Street as it winds around through some pretty agricultural land. You will come to a one lane bridge. Jordan Valley Campground will be directly in front of you. Follow Twenty First Street as it turns left to cross the bridge. Just after the bridge, turn right into the parking lot where we are meeting.
Description : We will hike, there and back, through the Jordan Valley up to Balls Falls and on to the upper falls. Hopefully lots of water will be flowing over the falls. Bring water and snacks. Wear hiking boots. Dress for the weather considering sun exposure and remembering that there could be bugs and ticks in the woods. A lunch stop at the Jordan House will be an option following the hike.
Paddling Puslinch May 23 2020
Registration opens April 23 2020
Hamilton to Haldimand
Meet at parking lot on Anchor Rd. across from Carmen’s/Best Western Hotel 1520 Stone Church Rd E Hamilton at 9:15 for a 9:30 start.
Sunday May 24. UNO MISTERIO: Hike # 4 (Caught between a rock and a hard place)
Thought of the Day : Attraction is only intense when mystery is involved.
Date and Time : May 24, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.
General Area : Rattlesnake Point and Crawford Lake
Pace, Duration and Terrain: 3-4 km per hr. for 3 hrs. +/- over rock and tree root-studded trail.
Meeting Place : Secret. The leader will e-mail directions to members who register for the hike.
Description : The hike will cover portions of the conservation areas on each side of the Nassagaweya Canyon in Crawford Lake and Rattlesnake Conservation Areas. The wooded route included three strenuous uphill climbs.
Bring: Water, snack, hiking boots, and money for lunch somewhere afterward.
Sunday May 24 . Loops & Lattes, #4 Chedoke Radial Trail Loop
Location : Hamilton
Distance : Approx. 8 km.
Terrain : Easy, long and steady climb of the Escarpment, easy footing.
Pace : Moderate, approx. 4 km. per hour.
Hike Description: Interesting hike along the former B&H Electric Railway (built in 1906) and along meadows on the Escarpment; will see waterfalls, View of the West part of Hamilton, McMaster University, and Lake Ontario and Hwy 6 at the distance. If lucky you may see a herd of deers and many birds. Park in the Chedoke Civic Golf Course parking lot. From HWY 403 take the exit to Aberdeen Ave. Turn right on Studholme Rd and then turn left onto Beddoe Dr. Continue to the free parking lot below the Cherokee Stairs. Bring water and a snack. Lattes at a local caffe, chosen the day of the hike.
Leader : Maureen Hills, cell# is 905 869 5536, hillsmaur@gmail.com
Tuesday May 26. ANOTHER TUESDAY MORNING - Hike # 16
Time: 10:00 a.m. - noon. Remember to check your e-mail at 7:30 on Tues. morning to see if the hike is still a “go”.
General Location: Upper Stoney Creek, east of Centennial Pkwy.
Meeting Place: A roadside parking area at the edge of the escarpment on Ridge Rd. just east of New Mountain Rd. in Stoney Creek. Look for the guy standing next to the guard rail in a Tilley hat. I will e-mail directions to the hike registrants.
Description: A loop walk along the edge of the escarpment and the Dofasco Trail
Pace: 4 km per hr.
Distance: 8 km
Terrain: Easy
Liz Gibbon & Ann Benisius
egibbon@cogeco.ca
905-616-4187
ann_beniusis@hotmail.com
289-684-0974
60km +/-
St Catharines to Merritt Island Park, Welland
Meet at Charles Ansell Park parking lot, on Bunting Rd St Catharines at 9:45 for a 10:00 start.
Enjoy two weeks of beautiful hiking on the Shropshire heath and moorland plateau, followed by a week on the lovely Isle of Wight, in the English Channel.
Three levels of guided hikes will be offered each day.
Leaders: Clive and Freda Wright fredaandclive@cogeco.ca
Trip Summary
We will be using the services of HF Holidays, staying at Longmynd House in Church Stretton and Freshwater Bay on the Isle of Wight. All meals at both houses are included. There will be five days of hiking at each house, with one day off for touring and sightseeing. Transportation by coach bus to and from Heathrow airport and between the houses is provided.
Cost: $4044.00 per person. Four rooms are available for single occupancy.
Please read all the information on the Trip Information Sheet before you register
Registration Opens August 10 2019
Trip Information Sheet
Thursday May 28. Weekly Waterfront Walk
Saturday May 30. The Camino Magnifico, THE BRUCE TRAIL END-TO-END
General Location : The first hike of the Toronto Club section. Milton area
Type of Hike, Length, Pace and Duration : A 16.3 km, 4+/- hr. linear hike at 3-4 km per hr.
Terrain : The majority of this route is studded with rocks and tree roots. Footing is tricky.
Mohawk Park to Brantford Waterworks Park
Meet at Mohawk Park, Brantford, Forest Rd, Brantford at 9:30 for a 9:45 start.
Level 1 & 2, Level 2 carrying on the east side of the trail
Humber Valley Trail East
Meet at 9:30 for a 9:45 start at the West Humber Parkland parking lot on the west side of Albion Rd & north side of Irwin Rd in the parking lot.
Tuesday June 2. ANOTHER TUESDAY MORNING - Hike # 17
Time : 10:00 a.m. - noon. Remember to check your e-mail at 7:30 on Tuesday morning to see if the hike is still a “go”
General Area : Dundas Valley.
Meeting Place : The upper parking lot of The Mill restaurant on Old Dundas/Old Ancaster Rd. in Ancaster. I will send directions in an e-mail to hike registrants..
Description : A loop walk on a variety of Dundas Valley trails to the farm home of the first black family to live in the area. They made it here via the Underground Railroad established to assist black slaves to escape their American owners.
Terrain : Easy but with several hills.
Gloria Seberras
gloriaseberras@sympatico.ca
416-575-9844
Meet at the parking lot at the Brickworks on Mississauga Rd N at 9:45 for a 10:00 start.
Thursday June 4. Weekly Waterfront Walk
Time : 9:30am.
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