IROQUOIA HIKES SPRING 2014

ALL HIKERS PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE USING A NEW HIKE RATINGS SYSTEM. PLEASE SEE THE NOTES ABOVE THIS SCHEDULE. EVERY MONDAY NIGHT CULHAM TRAIL MISSISSAUGA 1.5 - 2 hrs Moderate to fast pace. Meet at Riverwood Visual Arts Centre in Mississauga. The centre is located just north of Burnhamthorpe Rd. between Mississauga Rd and Creditview Rd on Riverwood Park Lane. We will meet at 6:00 pm. in the parking lot at the top of the hill and hike along the Culham trail. Hike is cancelled if there is heavy rain. Leader: Nancy Stevens [email protected]

EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT – Walk for Health and Fun (1.5hrs at a Brisk Pace) Climb the steps and walk the streets and trails of West Hamilton. Meet at 7:10 pm. at the corner of Mohawk and Upper Paradise in the Westcliffe Mall parking lot (near Food Basics). Come along for a brisk, aerobic walk. Hike is cancelled if there is heavy rain. Starting in April (when evening daylight returns), we will start hiking sections of the Bruce Trail as well. Brisk pace and Moderate to Strenuous terrain. Leader: Paul Lewis (905) 331-8600 or email: [email protected]

EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT - Grimsby Hikes Thursdays 7:00 pm. 1.5 hours. Meet at Lions Club Pool Parking Lot, off Main St., just west of Mountain St. lights. Hike cancelled in poor weather. Hike Difficulty, Med. Wear appropriate footwear and bring water. Sometimes uneven terrain, hike routes to be varied. Optional pub stop after hike. Leader: Don Matheson – 905-309-9624 [email protected] (Alternate Contact: Bruce Manion [email protected]) EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT – Burlington Waterfront 2 hrs. Meet at 7:30 pm. in the Lakeshore Road parking lot just east of the Waterfront Centre and restaurant for a brisk walk along Lake Ontario, to the canal and back. Hike cancelled in poor weather. Med - 2. Leader: Lorne Carruthers. For information call Lorne at 905- 315-8762 or email: [email protected]

General Hikes

Sat. Mar. 1 - Nordic Walk the General Brock Side Trail - 12.4 km. Meet for a 10:00 am. start at Butler’s Barracks. We will car pool to Queenston Heights. Learn how to use the poles to make your hikes easier while increasing your fitness level. Urban Poling poles supplied for this hike for up to 20 people or bring your own 2 poles. A Certified Nordic Walking instructor will lead the hike. (Medium- Moderate) Leader: Bruce Manion 289-235-9192 [email protected] Sat. Mar. 8 - Caledon Hills (Maps 14/15) - 20 km. Depart 8:30 am. Map 14,Km 0.0. Road side parking on Creditview Road 10m north of Km. 0.0. Car pool to Km. 20.1, Map 15. Hike back through the Forks of the Credit Provincial Park. Pace Brisk. Terrain – Strenuous. No dropout, hiking boots, no dogs. Pub stop after. Leaders: Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm. Francis Han, (905) 850-3926

Sat. Mar. 8 - Niagara in Shorter End-to-End #1 of 8 - 9 km. (Bruce Trail Members only) If group is large enough we will have a fast group and a slower group. Meet for a 9:00 am. start at Queenston Heights parking lot (near the cairn) and carpool to Mewburn Road. (Map 2, km 9) (Medium-Strenuous) Leader: Bruce Manion 289-235- 9192 [email protected]

Sat. Mar. 15 - Niagara in Shorter End-to-End #2 of 8 - 10 km. (Bruce Trail Members only) Meet for a 9:00 am. start at the train bridge on Mewburn Road, Niagara Falls (Map 2, km 9.5) and carpool to Dorr Road (parking area east of Glendale Ave. bridge at Welland Canal, St. Catharines). (Medium-Moderate) Leader: Bruce Manion 289-235-9192 [email protected]

Sat. Mar. 22 - Elgin Hiking Trail - 20 km. Depart 8 am. Tim Horton’s. 401 west to London, Exit 186 Wellington Rd go south to Tim Horton’s South of 401. Drive to Railroad Trestle Bridge in St Thomas and car pool to Pork Stanley and hike back along Kettle Creek. Pace - Brisk. Terrain - Strenuous. End to End #1 of 2. No dropout, hiking boots, no dogs. Leader: Ron Granger, (519) 485- 0879 7-10 pm

Sat. Mar. 22 - Rail trail Glen Morris Towards Paris and Back - 8 to 14 km. If conditions permit, this will be a CROSS COUNTRY SKI excursion. If there is not enough snow, we will hike it. Approx 8-14 km, depending on conditions and participants' energy levels. We will meet at the Rail Trail access, at the end of Forbes Street, in Glen Morris. GPS: 43.276627,-80.345487 Pace – Brisk. Terrain – Easy. Flat, no hills. Leader: Louise Langlais [email protected]

Sat. Mar. 22 - Devil’s Punch Bowl - Felker’s Falls - 10 km. Meet at 9:00 am. on Leslie Dr. km 18.7 (right off New Mountain Rd) We will hike through the Devil’s Punch Bowl, and then on to Felker’s Falls and back again. Brisk. Map 6. Leader: Michael McDonald - 905-928-5324 [email protected]

Sun. Mar. 23 - Elgin Hiking Trail - 18 km. Depart 8 am. 401 West Exit 177, north on Highway 4 park on side of road. Drive to Southdale Rd and then car pool to Thomas Railroad Trestle Bridge in St Thomas and hike back. End to End #2 of 2. Pace - Brisk. Terrain - Strenuous. No dropout, hiking boots, no dogs. Leader: Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm.

Sat. Mar. 29 - Niagara in Shorter End-to-End #3 of 8 - 11.8 km. (Bruce Trail Members only) Meet for a 9:00 am. start at Dorr Road (parking area east of Glendale Ave. bridge) and carpool to Decew House parking lot, Decew Road, St. Catharines (Map 3, km 30.9). (Medium-Moderate) Leader: Bruce Manion 289-235-9192 [email protected]

Sun. Mar. 30 - Headwaters Trail - +/- 11 km. Meet for 10:00 am. start in the Hermitage parking lot of the Dundas Valley Conservation Area on Sulphur Springs Rd. in Ancaster. Be careful, it is easy to miss. Map 8. We will do a loop of this lovely area. We may be lucky enough to see some deer. Some hills. Leisurely - Moderate. Bring a lunch, water and icers. Parking fee or Hamilton Conservation Area pass. Leader: Anne Armstrong - 905- 337-3937. [email protected] Sun. Mar. 30 Lynn Valley Trail - 24km. Meet for a 9:30am start at Memorial Park in Simcoe. Hwy 24 south through Simcoe to Woodhouse Ave. to Memorial Park, map and instruction on Greg Vincent’s Hiking Site. This trail in Carolinian Canada is one of Ontario’s best following the Lynn River to Lake Erie. We will be on the lookout for signs of Spring as we hike to Port Dover and return to Simcoe. Pace- medium, Terrain -easy. Leader: Greg Vincent (519) 579-8210 [email protected]

Sat. Apr. 5 - King's Forest - 7-8 km. Meet at 10:00 am. in the Mud Street parking lot near Pritchard Road in East Hamilton Mountain. We will do a loop hike on the King's Forest trails in the Red Hill Valley. Pace - Med. Terrain - Mod. Map 7. Leader: Vern Erickson 905-667-4370, [email protected].

Sat. Apr. 5 - Niagara in Shorter End-to-End #4 of 8 - 11 km. (Bruce Trail Members only) Meet for a 9:00 am. start at Decew House parking lot, Decew Road, St. Catharines (Map 3, km 30.9) and carpool to Short Hills Provincial Park, Roland Road entrance (Map 3). (Medium-Strenuous) Leader: Bruce Manion 289-235-9192 [email protected]

Sat. Apr. 5 - Caledon Hills (Maps 15/16/17) - 25 km. Depart 8:30 am,.Map 15, Km 20.1. Roadside parking on Escarpment Side road east side of Hwy 10. We will carpool to Km 44.4. Map 17 and hike back via Glen Haffy Conservation Area and Caledon Hills. Pace - Brisk. Terrain - Strenuous. No dropout, hiking boots, no dogs. Pub stop after. Leader: Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm Francis Han, (905) 850-3926

Sun. Apr. 6 - Dundas Valley Loop - 10 km. Meet for 9:30 am. start at the Metro on Governor's Road (by Ogilivie.) We will enter the Dundas Valley via Warren Park and hike the Spring Creek Trail to the Conservation area trail head. On our return we will hike the rail trail to Sanctuary Park, linking up with the Spring Creek Trail again. Hiking boots, icers? Bring water and snack. Medium pace and moderate terrain. Leaders: Maureen Hills and Gordon Morrow, both at 905 628 3159, [email protected]

Sun. April 6 - Gentle Hike at Crawford Lake - +/- 4 km. Meet at 10:30 am. at Crawford Lake Conservation Area, Map 11, Ed. 27.0 in the first (lower) parking area. Halton Conservation Area pass or entrance fee applies. This is a loop walk using side trails and some main trail to make the loop. Rocky sections. Bring water and snack. Suitable for all ages. No dogs please. Leisurely, moderate. Leader: Valerie Dobson 905-828-1729 VMDhiker@gmail.

Sun. Apr 6 - Battlefield Park - 6 km. Meet at 12:00 pm. at the parking lot of Battlefield Park. We will hike to the Devil’s Punch Bowl and back. Brisk - Moderate. Map 6 Leader: Michael McDonald - 905-928- 5324 [email protected]

Mon. Apr. 7 - East Burlington Evening Walk - 1.5 hrs. Meet at 7:00 pm. at SW corner of Appleby Mall parking lot on New St. and Appleby Line. (Near The Beer Store) Hike various streets and trails including the bike path and Sherwood Forest Park. Optional après hike stop for ice cream or chicken wings. Hike cancelled, if there is heavy rain. Medium Pace and Easy Terrain. Leader: Paul Lewis 905-331-8600 or email: [email protected]

Sat. April 12 - Rattlesnake - Crawford Lake Loop (~14km) Meet at Rattlesnake Point Conservation area, upper parking lot at 9:30 am (parking fee applies). We will hike a loop to Crawford Lake Conservation area and back utilizing main trail and numerous side trails. Bring water and lunch as we will stop for a quick break to eat. There are a couple of steep hills poles are suggested to help with footing. Please dress for the weather. No drop out points. Brisk - Moderate Leader: Jeff Bertrand 416 725 3214 [email protected]

Sat. Apr. 12 - Niagara in Shorter End-to-End #5 of 8 - 9.3 km. (Bruce Trail Members only) Meet for a 9:00 am. start in the Short Hills Prov Park, Roland Rd entrance and carpool to Louth Conservation Area parking lot on Staff Ave. (Map 3) (Medium-Strenuous) Leader: Bruce Manion 289-235-9192 [email protected]

Sun. Apr. 13 - Iroquoia Heights - 7-8 km. Meet at 10:00 am. in the parking lot of the Chedoke Golf Club. We will hike up the Radial Trail and do a loop hike in the Iroquoia Heights Conservation Area. Pace - Med. Terrain - Mod. Map 8. Leader: Vern Erickson 905-667-4370, [email protected].

Sun. Apr. 13 - STEPS, STEPS, STEPS, STEPS! - 3 to 4 hrs. Meet at 9:00 am. at the top of the Chedoke Stairs on Scenic Drive at Upper Paradise on the West Mountain. We will carpool to the parking lot near Albion Falls and hike back. We will do all 7 sets of escarpment stairs, including the Kenilworth stairs and Uli’s stairs. In between the sets of stairs we will hike parts of the Bruce Trail and the Rail Trails. Hike Cancelled, if there is heavy rain. Brisk Pace and Strenuous Terrain. Directions: From Garth Street take Scenic Drive west to Upper Paradise. The parking lot is on your right (across from the start of Upper Paradise) If there is no room in the parking lot, you can park on the street. From the 403, take the Linc to Golf Links and turn left on Golf Links that becomes Mohawk. Then turn left (north) on to Upper Paradise until the end at Scenic Drive (parking lot will be straight ahead) Leader: Paul Lewis (905) 331-8600, or email: [email protected]

Sun. Apr. 13 Kissing Bridge Trailway - 20km. Meet for a 9:00 am. departure where the rail trail crosses Regional Road 21/Arthur St. North 500 metres of the main intersection in Elmira, map and instructions on Greg Vincent’s Hiking Site. Today we hike from outside of Guelph to Elmira. Good views of rich Ontario farmland. We should see Spring Flowers. Pace -medium, Terrain - easy. Leader: Greg Vincent (519) 579-8210 [email protected]

Sun. Apr. 13 - Hilton Falls Side Trail - 12 - 14 km. Meet for a 9 am. start at the Halton Country Golf Club, 9196 6th Line, Campbellville. Moderately hilly (we will head west away from Hilton Falls Conservation area), an in and out hike, GPS. 43.519209,-79.958714. Pace: brisk; Terrain: moderate. We will car pool to the hike start point. Leader: Louise Langlais [email protected]

APRIL 15 - SUMMER HIKE SUBMISSIONS DUE - PLEASE USE NEW HIKE RATINGS CRITERIA

Fri. Apr. 18 - Annual Good Friday Hawk Watch Hike - 10 km. Meet for a 9:00 am. start at Lions Club pool in Grimsby on Elm Street. (Map 5 km. 81.1) Open house at Beamer Cons. (Medium-Moderate) Leaders: Bruce Manion (289) 235-9191 and Dan Welsh (905) 659-4957

Sat. Apr. 19 - Niagara in Shorter End-to-End #6 of 8 - 10.6 km. (Bruce Trail Members only) Meet for a 9:00 am. start at Louth Conservation Area parking lot on Staff Ave (Map 3, km 49.3) and carpool to Cherry Ave (Map 4, km 61.6) (Medium-Strenuous) Leader: Bruce Manion 289-235-9192 [email protected]

Sat. April 19 - Rattlesnake to Crawford Lake - +/- 14 km. Meet for 9:30 am start at the lower parking lot. This is a loop hike with excellent views over the cliffs near Rattlesnake Point where turkey vultures glide the canyon drafts, and hike to the wooden boardwalk around the pristine waters of Crawford Lake. Map 11. Some hills and some poor footing. Medium - Moderate. Bring a lunch and water. Parking fee or Halton Conservation Area pass. Leader: Jim Yager 416-358-5775 6- 9 pm. [email protected]

Sat. Apr. 19 - Thames Valley Trail (Maps 1/2) - 27 km. Depart 8 am. Map 1, Km 0.0. West on 401, exit 177 North on Hwy 4 park on road side. Drive to Southdale Road hike. Map 2. Car pool to Delaware and hike back along the Thames River and through the rural country. Pace - Brisk. Terrain - Strenuous. End to End #1 of 5. No dropout, hiking boots, no dogs. Leader: Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7- 10 pm. Sun. Apr. 20 - Thames Valley Trail (Maps 2/3) - 20 km. Depart 8:30 am. Map 2. Delaware Park at the west end of Wellington Street in Delaware. Car shuttle To Springbank Park in London. Hike back through Kains Woods and along the Thames River. Pace - Brisk. Terrain - Strenuous. End to End #2 of 5. No dropout, hiking boots, no dogs. Leader: Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm. Sat. Apr. 26 - Thames Valley Trail Club (Maps 3/4) - 25 km. Depart 8:30 am. Corner of Clarke Road and Kilally Road. 401 exit 194, north on Veterans Memorial Pkwy. Turn left on Huron St and right on Charke Road about 1.0 Km. Car shuttle to Springbank Park and hike back through Harris Park and Gibbons Parks along the Thames River. Pace - Brisk. Terrain - Strenuous. End to End #3 of 5. No dropout, hiking boots, no dogs. Leader: Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm. Sat. Apr. 26 - Caledon Section - 10 km./4 Hours A car shuttle hike at a leisurely pace; terrain easy. Dropout possible after 6 km. Hiking boots suggested. No dogs please. Bring water and lunch / snack. Depart 10:00 am. from Coolihan’s Side Road, about 1 km. east of Airport Rd. BT Map 17, km. 37.4. Take Airport Rd. About 10 km. north of the village of Caledon East, turn right on Coolihan's Sideroad. Drive 1.5 km. to parking at roadside. Hike Description: An introductory hike at an easy pace over mostly flat terrain. We will do a car shuttle to Palgrave and hike back to the meeting point on the Palgrave Side Trail. New hikers especially welcome. This is one of the “Sideways” series of hikes. Leaders: Peter and Judy Leeney, (905) 822-1877 Mon-Thur. before 10 pm. or [email protected] SAT. APRIL 26 – AGM - SEE ADVERTISEMENT IN NEWLETTER

Sun. Apr. 27 - Thames Valley Trail Club (Maps 4/5) - 20 km. Depart 8:30 am. Corner of Clarke Road and Kilally Road. 401 exit 194 north on Veterans Memorial, left on Huron Rd and right on Clarke road about 1.0 Km. Car shuttle to Plover Mills and hike back through Fanshawe Park along the lake and river. Pace - Brisk. Terrain - Strenuous. End to End #4 of 5. No dropout, hiking boots, no dogs. Leader: Ron Granger (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm. Sun. Apr. 27 - Waterfalls of Spring/Tiffany Falls Loop - +/- 10 km. Meet for a 10:00 am. start at the Tiffany Falls parking lot on Wilson St. in Ancaster for a loop walk to the Dundas Valley Trail Centre and back, passing the lovely waterfalls on our way. Bring a lunch and icers (may still be snow and ice around). Map 8. Leisurely - Moderate. Parking fee in effect or Hamilton Conservation Area pass. Leader: Anne Armstrong 905-337-3937 email: [email protected]

Sun. April 27 - Gentle Hike at Mountsberg Conservation - +/- 4 km. Meet at 10:30 am. at Mountsberg Conservation Area in the parking area. From Highway 6 or Guelph Line, follow Campbellville Road to Milburough Line and then go north for 1 km. to park entrance. Halton Conservation Area pass or entrance fee applies. This is a loop walk, may be muddy. Bring water and snack. No dogs please. Suitable for all ages. Leisurely, moderate. Leader: Valerie Dobson 905-828-1729 [email protected]. Sun. Apr. 27 - Schneider’s Farm Waterloo - 7km. Meet for a 1:00 pm departure from the Zehrs parking lot at Fischer-Hallman Road and Erb St. Waterloo, map and instructions on Greg Vincent’s Hiking Site. A family hike, children welcome, leave the dog at home. We walk the trails of Schneider’s Farm, Waterloo’s best kept secret, on the Waterloo moraine, a gift to Waterloo from the last ice age. We will stop lots to look at the Spring Flowers and native trees. Pace - leisurely, Terrain - moderate. Leader: Greg Vincent (519) 579-8210 [email protected]

Tues. Apr. 29 - Tyandaga Evening Walk - 1.5 to 2 hrs. Meet at 7:00 pm. at the new parking lot for the new park (old quarry) on Kerns Road, Burlington. We will hike various trails in Kerncliff Park, including portions of the Bruce Trail. Come and enjoy the longer evening daylight! Optional Apres Hike Pub Stop. Hike cancelled, if there is heavy rain. Medium Pace and Moderate Terrain. Directions: Take Brant St north to North Service Rd, left to Kerns, right on Kerns, then north to the parking lot, which will be on the right just past where the houses end, but before the parking lot for the lookout. (We are meeting in the Kerncliffe Park parking lot, not the one for the lookout) Leader: Paul Lewis (905) 331-8600, or email: [email protected] Sat. May 3 - Hilton Falls & Speyside Section Toronto Section - 23 km. Using trail maps 11 & 12, and meeting at 9:00 am. we will hike at a medium pace over variable terrain on a “Favourite Loop” hike, a distance of 23 km. This hike will take in the Hilton Falls Side Trail and part of the Main Trail, accessing via the Al Shaw Side Trail. Meet 9:00 am. at the Pear Tree parking lot, km 11.2 in Speyside. To get there, exit the 401 at Milton and take H’way 25 north to Speyside, turn left on 15th Side road, and the parking lot is 300 metres along on the left hand side. GPS co-ordinates, N 43˚ 34.676’, W 79˚ 58.619’. No dogs. Wear hiking boots, bring lunch, two litres of drinking water and sunscreen. Leader: Bob Humphreys, 519-883-1840, 7-10 pm, e- mail [email protected] Co-leader: Rose-Mary Mitter (Toronto B.T.C.) 416-749-2196

Sat. May 3 - Speyside Loop (~8.5km) Meet at Pear Tree Park lot (km 11.2 map 12) at 9:30 am. We will be hiking a loop using the Al Shaw Side Trail and Hilton Falls Side Trail. Bring water and a snack, and dress for the weather. You may want poles to help with footing. Variable terrain with some rocky sections. No drop out points. Brisk - Moderate Leader: Jeff Bertrand 416 725 3214 [email protected]

Sat. May 3 - Niagara in Shorter End-to-End #7 of 8 - 10.2 km. (Brue Trail Members only) Meet for a 9:00 am. start at Mountainview Conservation Area Parking Lot (Map 5, km. 70.6) and carpool to Cherry Ave (Map 4, km 61.6). (Medium-Strenuous) Leader: Bruce Manion 289-235-9192 e-mail - [email protected]

Sat. May 3 - Waterdown - +/- 12.8 km. Meet for 10 am. start. Map 9, Km. 64.6, at the end of Old Guelph Road (west of Hwy 6). Take Old York Rd exit on Highway 6 and go west to Old Guelph Road. Take Old Guelph Road to the end. This is a beautiful hike with a rushing creek and a beautiful waterfalls. Medium - strenuous. Bring lunch and water. There are many hills and some poor footing. Leader: Jim Yager 416-358-5775 6- 9 pm. [email protected]

Sun. May 4 - Gentle hike near Fisher’s Pond - +/- 7 km. Meet at 10:30 am. at Fisher Access Trail parking area on Highview Drive, Map 9, Ed. 27.0, near km. 78.8. This is a there-and-back walk using side trail and main trail. Bring water and snack. No dogs please. Suitable for all ages. Some hilly sections. Leisurely, moderate. Leader: Valerie Dobson 905-828-1729 [email protected] Sun. May 4 - East Monarch Trail - 7-8 km. Meet at 10:00 pm. in front of East Side Mario's in the University Plaza on Osler Drive in Dundas. We will hike into the Dundas Valley and do loop hikes on or near the Monarch Trail. Med. Mod. Map 8.Leader: Vern Erickson 905-667-4370, [email protected].

Mon. May 5 - Tew’s Falls / Webster’s Falls Evening Walk in the Spring - 1.5 to 2 hrs. Meet at 7:00 pm. at the Greensville School parking lot, located on Harvest Road in Greensville. We will hike various trails in the area, including a portion of the Bruce Trail past Tew’s Falls, Dundas Peak, and Webster’s Falls. Come and see the waterfalls when the water flow is still high! Optional après hike pub stop in Waterdown. Hike cancelled, if there is heavy rain. Medium Pace and Moderate Terrain. Directions: From Burlington, take Highway 5, then turn left on Syndham Rd. Turn right onto Harvest Road. Follow Harvest Road until you come to the school on your right. Leader: Paul Lewis (905) 331- 8600, or email: [email protected]

Sat. May 10 - Thames Valley Trail Club (Map 6) - 20 km. Depart 8:30 am. Plover Mills. 401 exit north on Veterans Memorial Pwky, left on Huron Rd, Right on Clarks Rd and right on Plover Rd to bridge. Car shuttle to St Marys and hike back along the Thames River. End to End #5 of 5. Pace - Brisk. Terrain - Strenuous. No dropout, hiking boots, no dogs. Leader: Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm. Sat. May 10 - Forks of the Credit, Caledon - +/- 12 km. Meet for a 10:00 am start. Map 15, Km. 8.8, at the corner of Forks of the Credit Road and Dominion Street. Medium - Moderate hike. Bring lunch and water. Leader: Jim Yager 416-358-5775 6- 9 pm. [email protected]

Sat. May 10 - Niagara in Shorter End-to-End #8 of 8 - 9.3 km. (Bruce Trail Members only) Meet for a 10:00 am. start at Lions Club Community Pool parking lot, Elm St. Grimsby (Map 5 km 80.0) and carpool to Mountainview Conservation Area parking lot (Map 5 km70.6)(Medium-Strenuous) Leader: Bruce Manion 289-235-9192 [email protected]

Sat. May 10 - Spring, Main Loop & Sulphur Creek Trails - 8-10 km. Meet at 10:00 am. in the Sanctuary Park parking lot in Pleasant Valley, Dundas. We will do a loop hike on the Spring Creek, Main Loop, Sulphur Creek and rail trails. Pace - Med. Terrain - Mod. Map 8. Leader: Vern Erickson 905-667-4370, [email protected].

Sun. May 11 - Hamilton’s Super Bowls - 10 km. Meet at 10:00 am. at the 4-Ice Centre, located on Mountain Brow, between Limeridge and Mohawk Roads in Hamilton. We will car shuffle to the Devil’s Punchbowl and hike back, visiting four of Hamilton’s bowl waterfalls on the way. Bring lunch and water, bug spray, sun block. Hiking boots recommended. Medium pace, moderate terrain, with some long steep hills. Gord Proudfoot, Hamilton. 905 387 5657.

Sun. May 11 - Glen Morris to Paris Rail Trail - 20 km. Meet for a 9:30 am departure from the Rail Trail parking in Glen Morris (a very small town), map and directions on Greg Vincent’s Hiking Site. This is it, my favourite Rail Trail! We meet in Glen Morris and walk beside the Grand River in Carolinian Canada to the outskirts of Paris and retrace our steps to Glen Morris. You can tell family and friends you have been to Paris this Spring! Pace - medium, Terrain - easy. Leader Greg Vincent (519) 579- 8210 [email protected]

Sun. May 11 - Dundas Peak - +/- 14 km. Meet for a 9 am. start. Dundas peak via Fallsview Rd E. In and out hike. Meet near the junction of Fallsview Rd East and Ofield Rd S. Hamilton. Pace: Brisk (4 – 4.5 km/hr); Terrain: Moderate to strenuous (very hilly). Bring water, lunch, sunscreen, and bug spray. GPS. 43.279017,-79.973606. Leader: Louise Langlais [email protected]

Tues. May 13 - Tiffany’s Falls / Sherman’s Falls Evening Walk in the Spring - 1.5 to 2 hrs. Meet at 7:00 pm. at the parking lot at Tiffany Falls on Wilson (old Highway 2). We will hike various trails in the area, including a portion of the Bruce Trail past Tiffany’s Falls and Sherman’s Falls and Canterbury Falls. Come and see the waterfalls when the water flow is still high! Optional après hike pub stop in Ancaster. Hike cancelled, if there is heavy rain. Note: Please display Bruce Trail Membership card for free parking at Tiffany Falls parking lot. Medium Pace and Moderate Terrain. Directions: Take Main St West past Mc Master and then turn left to stay on Main West (old Highway 2) This road becomes Wilson. The parking lot is on the left halfway up the escarpment. From the Mountain, take Rousseaux and then turn right on Wilson and the Tiffany Falls parking lot is on your right. Leader: Paul Lewis (905) 331-8600, or email: [email protected] Fri. to Mon. May 16-19 Victoria Day Weekend in the Lower Bruce Peninsula - 15km/day The Spring wildflowers will welcome us to the trails of the Lower Bruce Peninsula. We stay and have our meals at a comfortable lodge at Red Bay. Each day we will hike the Bruce Trail and its side trails to form loops with great views of Georgian Bay. The carpet of trilliums is the best along the length of the Bruce Trail. More information on Greg Vincent’s Hiking Site. Pace- medium, Terrain - moderate. Leader and for more information Greg Vincent (519)579-8210 [email protected]

Sat. May 17 - Hockley Valley & Glen Cross, Caledon Section - 25 km. Using trail map 18, meeting at 9:00 am. a distance of 25 km. at a medium pace. A “Favourite Loop” this hike takes in the Main Trail and the Hockley Heights Side Trail, which contain many steep and relentless hills. Meet at the parking lot on the left side of Hockley Road, 200 metres north of where the trail crosses near km. 60.9, GPS co- ordinates N 43˚ 58.366’, W 80˚ 03.369’. No dogs. Wear hiking boots, bring sunscreen, lunch and a minimum two litres of drinking water. Leader: Bob Humphreys - 519-883- 1840, 7-10 pm, e-mail [email protected] Sat. May 17 - Caledon Section - 9 km./4 Hours Easy 9 km. loop hike at a leisurely pace covering some of the side trails near Mono Cliffs. Moderate terrain. Some hills. Mono Cliffs, Map 19. Dropout possible after 4 km. Beginners welcome, hiking boots, No dogs please. Bring water and lunch / snack. Refreshments after. Depart: 10:00 am. Village of Mono Centre. Park in the large gravel lot just south of the Community Centre. Directions: Take Hwy 10. About 10 km north of Orangeville turn right at the amber flashing light onto Mono Centre Road (Reg. Rd. 8). Follow for 6 km. to village of Mono Centre. Park in the large gravel lot just south of the Community Centre. Hike Description: An introductory hike at an easy pace including the Laidlaw and Turnbull Side Trails and the South Outlier in Mono Cliffs. New hikers especially welcome. This hike is one of the "SIDEWAYS" series. Leaders: Peter Leeney and Judy Leeney, (905) 822-1877 Mon.-Thur. before 10 pm or [email protected]

Sat. May 17 - Peninsula, Tobermory (Maps 41/42) - 25 km. Depart 8:30 am. Map 42. Tobermory Communty Centre parking lot on Hwy 6. Km 141.6. Map 41. Car shuttle to Halfway Dump and hike back through Bruce Peninsula National Park. Pace - Brisk. Terrain - Strenuous. No dropout, hiking boots, no dogs. Leader: Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm. Francis Han (905) 850-3926

Sun. May 18 - Red Hill Valley - 8-10 km. Meet at 10:00 am.at Van Wagner's Beach, just East of Hutch's. We will car pool to the Mud Street parking lot near Pritchard Road and hike back on the Red Hill Valley Trail. Pace - Med. Terrain - Mod. Maps 6 & 7. Leader: Vern Erickson 905-667-4370, [email protected].

Sun. May 18 - Gentle hike at Mount Nemo - +/- 7 km. loop hike. Meet at 10:30 am. at Mount Nemo parking area, Map 10 Ed. 27.0. Halton Conservation Area pass or entrance fee applies. This is a loop walk using side trails and some main trail to make the loop. Bring water and snack. No dogs please. Suitable for all ages. Some rocky sections. Leisurely, moderate. Leader: Valerie Dobson 905-828-1729 [email protected]

Sun. May 18 - Peninsula, Emmett Lake (Maps 40/41) - 22 km. Depart 8 am.Map 41, Km 141.6. Halfway dump parking lot accessible via Hwy 6 and Emmett Lake Rd. Car shuttle to Km 119.7, Map 40. Hike back through Bruce Peninsula Park. Pace - Brisk. Terrain - Strenuous. No dropout, hiking boots, no dogs. Leader: Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm. Francis Han (905) 850-3926

Mon. May 19 - Peninsula, Dyer's Bay (Maps 39/40) - 22 km. Depart 8 am. Map 40, Km. 119.7.Roadside parking on Lindsay Rd 40. Car shuttle to Km 98.1 Map 39. We will hike back past Cape Chin North, Devil's Monument and Dyer's Bay. Pace - Brisk. Terrain - Strenuous. No dropout, hiking boots, no dogs. Leader: Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm. Francis Han (905) 850-3926

Mon. May 19 - Bluebell Walk/Sixteen Mile Creek Valley, Oakville/Walk for Wildlife - +/- 11 km. This hike is being done in conjunction with the Canadian Wildlife Federation as part the federation’s program of walks encouraging the importance of nature in our lives. Meet for a 10:00 am. start in the parking lot at the end of Old Upper Middle Road in Oakville. We will do a circular walk of the valley to see the Bluebells as well as other wildflowers. Some long, but gentle hills. Bring lunch. If coming from the west, take the QEW to the Dorval exit. Go north to Upper Middle Road. Turn right (east) and go to Oxford St. Turn right (south) and then right again onto Old Upper Middle Rd. The parking lot is straight ahead of you. If coming from the east, Take the QEW to Trafalgar Rd. Go north to Upper Middle Rd. Turn left (west) and go to Oxford St. Turn left (south) and then right onto Old Upper Middle Rd. Leisurely - Moderate. Bring a lunch, water and sunscreen. Leader- Anne Armstrong- 905-337-3937 email: [email protected]

Sat. May 24 - McCormack Trail - 7-8 km. Meet at 10:00 am. on Woodley's Lane (off King Street) in Dundas. We will hike parts of the Bruce Trail and do a loop hike on the McCormack Trail. Pace - Med. Terrain - Mod. Map 8. Leader: Vern Erickson 905-667-4370, [email protected]. Tues. May 27 - STONEY CREEK Extended Evening Walk - 2.5 – 3 hrs. Meet at 7:00 pm. at the parking lot at Battlefield Park. We will hike up to the Devil’s Punch Bowl via the Bruce Trail and various side trails. We will return on various streets, as it will be getting dark on the return journey. Enjoy the long evening daylight! Optional, Apres Hike stop for great Pizza! (They have pizza specials on Tuesday nights!) Hike cancelled if there is heavy rain. Medium Pace and Moderate Terrain. Directions: Take Centennial Parkway to King Street (Last traffic light before climbing the escarpment). Go East on King Street. Turn immediately right into the driveway for Battlefield Park (Sign at bottom of driveway on King Street). Meet in parking lot. Leader: Paul Lewis (905) 331-8600, or email: [email protected]

**ADVANCE NOTICE** Fri. to Sun. June 20-22 12th Annual Excellent Orchid Adventure - 10km/day Please join us as we explore the the Tip o’ the Bruce, Tobermory, in search of orchids and other flowers. Our search will extend to Flower Pot Island (cost approx. $35.00 for the glass bottom boat and Parks Canada fee). The wild flowers in the Tobermory area at this time of year are wonderful and our slow paced walks will focus on these flowers and the area’s great views. We stay and have our meals in a comfortable hotel overlooking Little Tub Harbour. Pace -leisurely, Terrain - moderate. Leader and for more information Greg Vincent (519) 579-8210 [email protected].

Happy Wanderers

Wear clothing suitable to the weather and proper hiking boots. Bring hiking sticks. Icers should be carried, at least for March. Bring lunch, water and sun protection. Notify leader if you are attending as sometimes circumstances dictate the hike be cancelled or changed. Errol MacKenzie [email protected] Telephone (905)627-9497, Dundas before 9.00 pm. please. Map references are from 27th Edition. Mon. Mar. 3 - Iroquoia, RBG, Borers Falls and Ray Lowes ST, Loop - +/- 14km. Meet for 08:45 am. exit at parking lot on York Road, Dundas, just east of RR Bridge and west of Valley Road. Park on York Road next to parking lot if it is blocked. Hike the Ray Lowes ST and Main trail to Romar Road , back to York Road and on to Ray Lowes ST to Rasberry House and return. Map 8. Hiking boots, no dogs. Pace – Medium. Terrain- Moderate, hill up escarpment

Mon. Mar. 10 - Oakville, Sixteen Mile Creek Trails, Loop - +/- 14 km. Meet for 08:45 am. exit at Williams Coffee Cup, Third Line and Upper Middle Road, Oakville. Move cars to parking lot on West Oak Trails Blvd., left side. Hike the Heritage Trails of Sixteen Mile Creek. Some hills, loop hike. Hiking boots. No dogs. Pace - Medium. Terrain - Moderate.

Mon. Mar.17 - Burlington Central Library to Lift Bridge and Pier, Loop +/_14 km. Meet for 08:45 am. exit at Burlington Central Library, New Street. Hike to Spencer Smith park and along waterfront trail to lift bridge and pier and return..Hiking boots. No Dogs. Pace - Medium. Terrain - Easy.

Mon. Mar. 24 - Niagara, Fort George, Heritage ST, General Brock ST, Loop - +/- 14 km. Meet for 08:45am. exit at parking lot, Burlington side of Hutch’s Restaurant, Hamilton Beach. Car pool to parking lot near Fort George, N.O.T.L. Map1. Hike part of Heritage Trail to Ln 6 and General Brock ST. Map1. Loop hike. Hiking boots. No dogs. Pace Medium. Terrain - Easy

Mon. Mar. 31 - Iroquoia, Crawford Lake to Rattlesnake. Loop - +/- 15 km. Meet for 09:30 am. exit, repeat 09:30 am. exit at Crawford Lake Conservation Area, Conservation Road, off Guelph Line Map11, Km.105.5. Hike the Crawford Lake ST, Main Trail, Rattlesnake Point ST. Back to cars. Loop hike, Hiking Boots. No dogs. Pace – Medium. Terrain - Moderate some hills. Parking fee required.

Mon. Apr. 7 - Niagara, Merritt, Port Dalhousie to Glendale Ave, A-B - +/_15km Meet for 08:45 am. exit at parking lot, Burlington side of Hutch’s Restaurant, Hamilton Beach. Car pool to St. Catharines, Penn Centre on Glendale Ave. Map 3. Hike the Merritt Trail from Port Dalhousie to Glendale Ave. Hiking boots. No dogs. Pace - Medium. Terrain - Easy

Mon. Apr. 14 - Toronto, Silver Creek Trails, Loop - +/_ 15 km. Meet for 08:45 am. exit at parking lot 401/Trafalgar , northeast side 401. (Toronto hikers can meet us at Fallbrook Trail at 09:15 am.) Map 13, Km. 36.7. Car pool to Fallbrook Trail. Hike the Roberts ST, Main Trail, Bennett Heritage ST, Main Trail. Loop hike. Hiking boots. No dogs. Pace - Medium. Terrain - Strenuous

Mon. Apr. 21 - No Hike. Easter Monday

Mon. Apr. 28 - Dundas Valley, Trail Centre to Tiffany Falls, Loop - +/- 14 km. Meet for 08:45 exit at Dundas Valley Conservation Area, off Governors Rd., Dundas, 2nd parking lot. Map 8, Km.50.6. Hike along Main Trail to Tiffany Falls and return. Loop hike. Hiking boots. No dogs. Pace - Medium. Terrain - Moderate.

Mon. May 5 - Caledon, Trimble ST, Shaw Ck. Rd, Forks of Credit Park, Loop - +/- 15 km. Meet for 08:45 am. exit at parking lot, 401/Trafalgar Rd, north east side. Move some cars to start of hike at Forks of Credit Rd. Map 15, Km.10. Hike the Trimble ST, Shaw Creek Rd.Trail Trail and through Forks of Credit Park back to cars. Hiking boots. No dogs. Pace - Medium. Terrain - Moderate.

Mon. May 12 - Iroquoia, Websters Falls, Tewes Falls to Christie Cons. Loop - +/- 14 km. Meet for 08:45 am. exit at Websters Falls parking lot, Map 8, off Harvest Rd. and Short Rd., Greensville. Hike to Tews Falls, Christie Conservation Area and back to Websters Falls. Hiking Boots. No dogs. Pace - Medium. Terrain - Moderate. Parking Fee required.

Mon. May 19 - No Hike. Victoria Day

Mon. May 26 - Niagara, Woodend to Decew House Park, A-B - +/- 17 km. Meet for 08:45 am. exit at parking lot, Burlington side of Hutch’s Restaurant, Hamilton Beach. Move some cars to Decew House Park, Map 3, Km. 29.8. Hike from Woodend Conservation Area Map 2, Km. 12.5 .Hiking boots. No dogs.Pace - Medium. Terrain - Moderate.

Tuesdays With Bill

Tues. Apr. 1 Meet at 10:30 am. at Beamer Memorial Conservation Area - 28 Quarry Rd., Grimsby. We will do a short loop hike and visit the Hawk Watch. Lunch at Teddy’s Restaurant, 30 Main St. W. Grimsby. For more information click on http://www.npca.ca/conservation- areas/beamer-memorial/ Tues. Apr. 22 Meet at 10:30 am. at the Websters Falls parking lot (Fee or Conservation Area Pass). Dundas Lookout Side Trail. Lunch at the Winchester Arms in Dundas.

Tues. May 13 Meet at 10:30 am. at the Mount Nemo Parking lot (Km. 91.7 approx.) Guelph Line, east side. Mount Nemo Side Trail. Lunch at the Lowville Bistro.

All hikes are Leisurely and Easy

Rebel Hikers - Tuesdays Year round - 7:00 pm.

We invite you to join us for 1-2 hour weekly walks. Hiking boots and a flashlight are always recommended. The speed and the terrain vary, as do the meeting points which float around Hamilton, Greensville, Ancaster, Dundas, Stoney Creek, Waterdown, Binbrook, Grimsby, and Burlington. An optional social hour at a nearby pub concludes each hike. Feel free to contact Richard Reble (the Reble of the Rebel Hikers) with questions and concerns before 9:00 p.m. at 905-945-0536 or e-mail him at [email protected] All spring hikes are listed below under the song title Rebels Without a Clue by the Bellamy Brothers. (Google a u-tube performance to hear it.) Rebels Without a Clue # 1 Tues. Mar. 4 - Meet at the front door of the Corktown Tavern at the corner of Young and Ferguson in lower, central Hamilton . Parking is available on Forest (one street north of St. Joseph Hospital) or Ferguson and both can be accessed by taking Forest (one-way) east from John St. Where will we be hiking? I haven’t got a clue. After, we’ll head to the Corktown Tavern to hear our fellow hiker, Ruth H., do her Celtic thing on the fiddle. Rebels Without a Clue # 2 Tues. Mar. 11 - Meet in the parking lot beside William’s Coffee Pub on Hamilton Harbour in Hamilton’s north end. Drive north on John St. from downtown Hamilton to Guise St. at the end. Turn left on Guise then right on Discovery Lane. Park close to William’s. Where willwe be hiking? I haven’t got a clue. After the hike, we’ll visit Fisher’s Pier 4 Pub and Grub location on James St. Rebels Without a Clue # 3 Tues. Mar. 18 - Meet at the dead end of Filman Rd. in Ancaster. Filman is the first road off Rousseaux on the Ancaster side of Hwy. 403. Where will we be hiking? I haven’t got a clue. Our après-hike location will be the Coach and Lantern on Wilson St. in Ancaster. Rebels Without a Clue # 4 Tues. Mar. 25 - Meet in the parking lot of the Food Town grocery store at the corner of Mt. Albion Rd. and Greenhill Ave. in east Hamilton. Where will we be hiking? I haven’t got a clue. Pub stop will be at Rankin’s on Main St. E. Rebels Without a Clue # 5 Tues. Apr. 1 - Meet in the parking lot at Hutchie’s Dingly Dell on Van Wagners Rd. in east Hamilton, just to the right of the restaurant, for a walk that only a fool would want to go on. Where might that be, you ask? This time I have a clue, but I’m not telling. Our pub stop will be at the Fool and Flagon at the corner of Nash Rd. and Barton St. Rebels Without a Clue # 6 Tues. Apr. 8 - Meet at the front door of the Corktown Tavern in central Hamilton (directions as provided above in Rebels Without a Clue # 1) . Where will be hiking? I haven’t a clue, but it won’t be the same route as last time. Pub stop will be at the Corktown Tavern. Rebels Without a Clue # 7 Tues. Apr. 15 - Meet in the parking lot of Valley Park Community Centre on Paramount Dr. in upper Stoney Creek. The community centre is just south of the intersection of Mud St. and Paramount. Enter the parking lot by the driveway closest to the building and turn left down the first row of cars. You’ll find me at the end of the row. Where will we be hiking? Beats me. Pub stop will be at the Brown Barrel on Upper Ottawa. Rebels Without a Clue # 8 Tues. Apr. 22 - Meet in the parking lot of the RBG on Plains Rd. W. in Burlington. We park in the part of the lot closest to the street behind the RBG. Where will we be hiking? I haven’t got a clue, and nor do I have a clue about the location of our pub stop. (This end of Burlington appears to be “dry”.) Rebels Without a Clue # 9 Tues. Apr. 29 - Meet on Upper Lion’s Club Rd. at the corner of Old Dundas Rd. in Ancaster . (See Km 46.1 of Map 8 in Edition 27 of The Bruce Trail Reference.) Where will be hiking? I haven’t a clue. We’ll do pub stop at the Coach and Lantern in Ancaster. Rebels Without a Clue # 10, Tues. May. 6 - Meet in the parking lot at the entrance to Binbrook Conservation Area. Take Hwy. 56 south from Rymal Rd. in Hamilton to reach Binbrook. Continue south for another 2 km. from the traffic light in the village until you reach Kirk Rd. Turn right on Kirk Rd. and go about 2 km. to Harrison Rd. Turn left on Harrison and go about 1 km. to the entrance of Binbrook Conservation Area on your right. Where will we be hiking? I have a vague clue, but, for sure, our pub stop will be at the Bin in Binbrook. Rebels Without a Clue # 11 Tues. May 13 - Meet in the parking lot of the Lion’s Club Outdoor Pool in Grimsby. Take the QEW eastbound from Hamilton to the Christie St. exit in Grimsby. Turn right on Christie and go to Elm St. at the second traffic light. Turn right on Elm and drive across the bridge over Forty Mile Creek. Immediately after the bridge turn right into the parking lot. This is a new loop walk, which means I do have a clue about the route we’ll be taking. After the hike, we’ll go to the Judge and Jester in downtown Grimsby. Rebels Without a Clue # 12, Tues. May 20 - Meet in the Metro parking lot on Governor’s Rd. one block west of the corner of Osler Dr. and Governor’s Rd. in Dundas. As usual, I don’t have a clue about where we’ll be walking. After, we’ll do pub stop at the Winchester Arms on King St. in Dundas. Rebels Without a Clue # 13, Tues. May 27 - Meet in the parking lot under the hydro towers at the west end of Scenic Drive on Hamilton’s west mountain. This parking lot is located at the edge of the escarpment where the Chedoke Radial Trail reaches the top of the escarpment. It is also next to the east entrance to Iroquoia Heights Conservation Area. (See Km 40.6 of Map 8 in Edition 27 of The Bruce Trail Reference.) Where will be walk? Haven’t got a clue, but we’ll doin’ a pub stop at Montana’s in the Meadowlands.

GOOD COMPANIONS

All hikes begin at 10:00am. unless otherwise stated, and are at a leisurely pace. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for hiking. Bring water, a snack and a sense of humour. Remember, as in life, it’s the journey not the destination that matters. Kathy and Brian (905)632-8934.

Wed. Mar. 5 - Globe Park - 8 km. Meet at Hutchs`s Restaurant at Van Wagoners Beach in Hamilton. We will hike over the new bridge into Globe Park and then along the Waterfront Trail and return. There should be wildflowers on the trail. Lunch if you wish (fish and chips) after at Hutch`s . Leisurely - Easy

Wed. Mar. 12 - Chedoke Falls - 10 km. Meet at the parking lot for Chedoke Golf Course off Aberdeen Ave in West Hamilton . We will hike the Rail Trail into the Iroquioa C.A. and back. There may be some deer. Leisurely - Easy.

Wed. Mar. 19 - Paletta Mansion - 8 km. Meet at Sherwood Forest Park at the end of Fairvew St. in Burlington. We will hike through the trails and streets to the Mansion by the lake; historical , botanical and contemporary. Leisurely - Easy.

Wed. Mar. 26 - Dundurn Castle - 10 km. Meet at the parking lot at Dundurn Castle (York Blvd. Hamilton). We will hike through the Cemetery and then along the Waterfront Trail into Hamilton and return. There should be wildfowl. Leisurely - Easy.

Wed. Apr. 2 - Mountain Trails - 10km. Meet at the Old Mud St. parking lot on the east Mountain at Pritchard Rd. We will hike along the Mountain brow passing the waterfalls and then on to the Rail Trail. Leisurely - Easy.

Wed. Apr. 9 - Agreement Forest - 10 km. Meet at the hidden parking lot on Guelph Line, north of the 401 hwy. (Opposite Mohawk Raceway). We will hike this beautiful section of the forest. Leisurely - Moderate.

Wed. Apr. 16 - North Agreement Forest - 10 km. Meet at the hidden parking lot on 4th Line (Nasagaweya).Take Guelph Line to Sideroad 10. North of 401 Hwy. and Mohawk Raceway. Turn right onto S.R.10. It then becomes 4th Line.The parking lot is on the right. Leisurely - Moderate..

Wed. Apr. 23 - Felkers Falls - 10km. Meet at the Stoney Creek Monument, Battlefield Parking lot on King St.at Centennial in Stoney Creek. We will carpool to Mud St. and hike back. Leisurely - Moderate.

Wed. Apr. 30 - Rattray Marsh - 10 km. Meet NormYoung at 1180 Lakeshore Rd West, which is east of Clarkson, at the Jack Darling Municipal Park parking lot (closest to the lake). We will hike into the Marsh and then on to the Bradley House. The drive along Lakeshore Rd. is easy and interesting. Leisurely - Easy. Please confirm attendance. 905-845-0939. [email protected]

Wed. May 7 - Shell Park - 10km. Meet at Shell Park on Lakeshore Rd.. We will hike through the Trillium filled woods and then along the creek into Bronte beach and return. Leisurely - Easy.

Wed. May 14 - Lowville - 10km. Meet at the parking lot in Lowville. We will hike beautiful "River and Ruin Trail". The striking Ostrich ferns should be in appearance and the creek flowing fast. Leisurely - Moderate.

Wednesday May 15th. Kilbride 9k. Meet at the rear of the Library/School, in Kilbride. Take Brant St. north to Kilbride, turn right at the first stop sign, left at the next one. We will hike out to the Calcium Pits and back. This is a very diverse area, tree plantations, stone walls and of course the Calcium Pits. Leisurely - Moderate.

Wed. May 28 - Lynn Valley Trail - 10 km. Meet at the Tim Horton`s Parking lot in Port Dover . We will carpool to Simcoe and hike back along the Lynn Valley Trail, a beautiful trail that follows the river. Perhaps a Perch dinner after. Leisurely - Easy.

HIKERS “R” US

After the winter months it’s great to get on the trails and enjoy all those little critters and plants that have been previously hiding under the snow. However, the trails can have lots of other surprises in spring (ice, mud, washouts, etc.) so please bring proper footwear. Icers and hiking sticks may still be required. Also remember to bring a lunch and water, sunscreen and… soon… bug spray. Please be sure to notify the hike leader if you plan to attend as sometimes weather or other circumstances mean changes to the meeting spot, etc. Hike Convener (acting): Charlotte Stewart, [email protected]

Wed. Mar 5 - 14 Mile Creek Oakville - +/-12 km. Meet for a 9 am. start at Glen Abbey Rec Centre, 1415 Third line (north of QEW, south of Upper Middle Road). We shall walk town trails plus that along the 14 mile creek. Afterwards we can eat our lunch at the centre. Bring water, lunch, icers and poles (might be put to use). Pace: medium Terrain: moderate. Leader: Norman Young [email protected] 905 845 0939

Wed. Mar. 12 - Agreement Forest (north) - +/- 13 km. Meet for a 9:00 am. exit from the Government Parking lot off Reid SR. just below Hwy. 401, Guelph Line, Campbellville. Due to extremely limited parking at hike start (5 cars max) we will car pool to the start on 4th Line east of Guelph Line. A loop hike will be done in the north area of the Agreement Forest. Easy hike, with no hills, lunch on the trail unless too cold. Have proper footwear (may need icers, poles), snack/lunch, water. Pace: medium; Terrain: easy. Leader: Charlotte Stewart. [email protected] 905 628 0509. Cell morning of hike - 905 906 0519.

Wed. Mar. 19 - Walter Bean Trail, Kitchener - +/- 12 km. Meet for a 9 am. start at 326 Riverbend Drive in Kitchener, a parking lot just west of the KW Humane Society. Bring water, lunch, icers and poles. Pace: brisk Terrain: moderate (mildly hilly). Leader: Louise Langlais [email protected]

Wed. Mar. 26 Humber Trails Forest & Wildlife Reserve. +/- 7 km. Meet for a 10:00 am. start. Description: A gentle stroll along the beaver active trails bordering the winding E. Humber River for about 7 kms. Hopefully the debris from the ice storm will have been removed by volunteers. A few slopes up banks but no challenging hills. Bring lunch, water; Poles/icers may be helpful. Directions: From King Road (County Road 11) drive S. on Mill Creek Gravel Road (4.7 kms west of Hwy 400 and 2.6 kms east of Hwy 27, Nobleton), for about 3/4km to the parking area on the west side, just before the bridge over the E. Humber River. Pace: leisurely; Terrain: easy but overgrown in some areas. Leader: Rob Butler [email protected]

Wed. Apr. 2 - Hilton Falls Side Trail - 12 - 14 km. Meet for a 9 am. start at the Halton Country Golf Club, 9196 6th Line, Campbellville. Moderately hilly (we will head west away from Hilton Falls Conservation area, an in and out hike. GPS. 43.519209,-79.958714. Pace: brisk; Terrain: moderate. We will car pool to the hike start point. Leader: Louise Langlais [email protected]

Wed. Apr. 9 - Cityscape Toronto - ? km Meet for a 10:00 am. start the Elgin and Wintergarden Theatres for a tour of the theatres (cost $ 7.50). The theatres are at 189 Yonge St. - across from the Eaton Centre – where we can have lunch afterwards. After lunch, we shall examine other nearby places. The day and distance can be as long as you personally wish. Please confirm your attendance for the theatre tour by Friday, March 28. Pace: Leisurely. Terrain: Easy. Leader: Norman Young [email protected] 905 845 0939 Wed. Apr. 16 - Dundas Valley C/A - +/-14 km. Meet for an 8:45 am. start at Lions Club Pool, 263 Jerseyville Road in Ancaster. We will do a loop hike along Sulphur Creek to the Headwaters Trail. Hiking boots, icers? Lunch, water, sunscreen. Pace: medium; Terrain: moderate. Leader: Eleanor Tasker. [email protected]

Wed. April 23 - Kilbride to Crawford Lake (In and Out) - +/- 14 km. Meet for 9:00 am. start in the parking lot behind Kilbride school, Map 10 (98.5 Km). We will hike to Crawford Lake Visitor's Centre and back enjoying the spring wildflowers. Some rocky, hilly sections. No dogs. Bring water, lunch, sunscreen, bug spray. Pace: medium; Terrain: moderate. Leader: Charlotte Stewart [email protected] 905 628 0509 Cell on morning of hike - 905 906 0519.

Wed. April 30 Culham Trail (Erindale Park to Streetsville and return) +/- 13 km. Meet for an 8:45 start at the car pool lot on Trafalgar Road north of the 407 (on left). We will car pool to Erindale Park on the north side of Highway 5 (Dundas St.), just east of Mississauga Rd. in Mississauga. Toronto hikers can meet the group at the first parking lot in Erindale Park at 9:15. No dogs. Bring snack/lunch/bug spray/water. Leader: Errol MacKenzie [email protected] Telephone (905)627-9497

Wed. May 7 - Dundas Peak - +/- 14 km. Meet for a 9:00 am. start. Dundas peak via Fallsview Rd E. In and out hike. Meet near the junction of Fallsview Rd East and Ofield Rd S. Hamilton. Pace: brisk (4 – 4.5 km/hr); Terrain: moderate to strenuous (very hilly). Bring water, lunch, sunscreen, and bug spray. GPS 43.279017,-79.973606 Leader: Louise Langlais [email protected]

Wed. May 14 - 16 Mile Creek Oakville - +/-14 km. Meet for an 8:45 am. start at MacDonald’s at 1499 Upper Middle Rd W. (corner of Third Line). We will move cars to the park on West Oak Trails and hike both sides of 16 Mile Creek. Bring lunch, water, sunscreen, and bug spray. Pace: medium. Terrain: moderate. Leader: Norman Young [email protected] 905 845 0939

Wed. May 21 - Hilton Falls - +/- 14 km. Meet for an 8:45 start in the parking lot at Hilton Falls. We will do a loop hike using the Bruce Trail and Hilton Falls trails. No dogs. Bring lunch, water, sunscreen, and bug spray. Pace: medium; Terrain: moderate. Leader: Errol MacKenzie [email protected] Telephone (905)627-9497

Wed. May 28th - Guelph Trail and Starkey's Loop +/- 12 km. Meet for a 9:00 am. start at the parking lot for Starkey's Loop on south side of Arkell Rd. (west of Watson Rd.). Hike Starkey's Loop and partial loop on Arkell side trail and Guelph main trail. Bring water, lunch, bug spray and sunscreen. No dogs please. Hiking boots required. Refreshments after at Planet Bean. Pace: medium; Terrain: moderate Leader - Barbara Forster (519) 836-7249 [email protected]

MIDWEEK HIKES Come out and view the signs of spring up close and personal with other hikers. Trails may still be icy or possibly very muddy so proper boots and who knows… icers, hiking sticks, bugspray, sunscreen? All hikes are at a moderate pace with the likelihood of hills and rocky footing. Bring a drink, snacks and lunch. No dogs, please. In the event of inclement weather please call the hike leader. Also, feel free to call if you would like to make carpool arrangements. Hike co-ordinator is Connie Rusynyk, [email protected] Thur. Mar. 6 - Scottsdale Farm - +/- 7 km. Loop Meet at 10:00 am. near Scottsdale Farm on Eighth Line approx. 500m north of 27 Side Road where the Maureen Smith Side Trail crosses Eighth Line. This is a loop walk with some hills. Bring sunscreen, snack, water and icers. No dogs please. Leisurely, moderate. Leader: Valerie Dobson 905-828-1729 [email protected] Thurs. March 13 - Davisville Trail, Brantford - +/- 12 km. Meet for a 10:00 am. start in Brantford. From Hamilton take the 403 west to Oak Park Rd. (4th exit). Turn LEFT onto Oak Park Road. Follow Oak Park road. Turn right onto Kraemer's Way and Oakhill Drive and follow to end and park on side of road. Hike the Grand Valley, Trans Canada and Blue Heron Trails. (shorter version) Hiking boots. Bring a lunch, snack, and water. Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate. Hike Leader: Lorraine Sherred [email protected]

Thurs. Mar. 20 - Headwaters Trail - +/- 11 km. Meet for 10:00 am. start in the Hermitage parking lot of the Dundas Valley Conservation Area on Sulphur Springs Rd. in Ancaster. Be careful, it is easy to miss. Map 8. We will do a loop of this lovely area. We may be lucky enough to see some deer. Some hills. Pace - Medum. Terrain - Moderate. Bring a lunch, water and icers. Parking fee or Hamilton Conservation Area pass. Leader: Anne Armstrong - 905- 337-3937. [email protected] Thurs. Mar. 27 - Dundas Soup Hike - +/- 8-10 km. Meet for a 10:00 am. start in the parking lot behind Shoppers Drug Mart in University Plaza, on Osler Drive on Dundas for a circular hike of the Dundas Valley Conservation Area using Rail, Monarch and Main Loop Trails. Bring snack, water, sunscreen and icers. C.A. fees may apply. Optional soup lunch to follow at leader`s home. Pace – Medium. Terrain - Moderate. Leader: Marion Johnson - 905-628-5636

Thurs. April 3 - Twiss Road/Crawford Lake Loop - 10/12 km. Meet for a 10:00 am start at Twiss Road (Map 10 - north of Derry Road where Main Trail crosses Twiss Road). We will follow the main trail to the lookout and return via side trails. Bring water, snack and lunch. Medium pace. Moderate terrain. Leader: Terry Rose. (905) 637-2918. [email protected]

Thurs. Apr. 10 - Monarch-Spring Creek Trail Loop - +/- 11 km. Meet for a 10:00 am. start at the Sanctuary Drive parking lot for Sanctuary Park in Dundas. You can access Sanctuary Drive from Pleasant Avenue. We will do a loop hike following the Spring Creek Trail to the Dundas Valley CA Trail Centre where we will break for a snack. Return along the Monarch Trail with a short bit on the railtrail back to Sanctuary Park. Some hills and some poor footing. Pace -Medium. Leader: Janina Vanderpost 905-521-2296 [email protected] Thur. Apr. 17 - Dundas Valley Loop - 10 km. Meet for 9:30 am. start at the Metro on Governor's Road (by Ogilivie.) We will enter the Dundas Valley via Warren Park and hike the Spring Creek Trail to the Conservation area trail head. On our return we will hike the rail trail to Sanctuary Park, linking up with the Spring Creek Trail again. Hiking boots, icers? Bring water and snack. Medium pace and moderate terrain. Leaders: Maureen Hills and Gordon Morrow, both at 905 628 3159, [email protected] Thurs. Apr. 24 - Ancaster Dundas Valley - 3 to 4 hrs. Meet for a 10:00 am. start at the Lions club Pool parking lot on the Jerseyville Rd. in Ancaster. May need to park at the baseball field across the street. Hiking boots. Bring snacks, lunch, water. Pace: Medium. Terrain: Moderate. Leader: Lorraine Sherred. Email 1looney@sympatico.

Thurs. May 1 - Borer’s Falls to Waterdown - +/- 11 km. Meet for a 10:00 am. start at Grindstone Falls parking lot on Waterdown Road just south of Hwy 5. We will carpool to Borer’s Falls on Rock Chapel Road parking at the Royal Botanical Gardens parking lot (fee payment or passes required). Great views to begin, then walks through the woods. The final stretch, up the Grindstone Creek cascade, is always lovely. Hiking boots. Bring a lunch, snack and water. Very hilly and rocky stretches with poor footing. Pace - Medium. Leader: Janina Vanderpost 905-521-2296 [email protected]

Thurs. May 8 - Short Hills Loop - 10/12 km. Meet for a 9:30 am. start at car park west of Hutch’s on Van Wagners Beach, Hamilton (near the square brick structure). We will car pool to Short Hills. Please let the hike leader know if you plan to go directly to Short Hills (Pelham Road entrance). Bring water, bug spray, snack and lunch. Medium pace. Moderate terrain (expect mud). Leader: Terry Rose. (905) 637-2918. [email protected] Thurs. May 15 - Waterfalls to Dundas CA - +/- 10 km. Meet for 10:00 am. start at the Dundas Valley CA Trail Centre parking lot off Governor’s Road. We will carpool to Webster’s Falls off Fallsview Road. Hike will include Webster’s Falls, Tews Falls, Dundas Peak, Old Dundas Station Trail, then continuing on Bruce Trail back to the Dundas Valley CA Trail Centre. Hamilton Conservation Authority parking pass or parking fee of $9 required. Bring lunch, water, bug spray, sunscreen. Some hills and rocky stretches with poor footing. Pace - Medium. Leader: Janina Vanderpost 905 521-2296 [email protected] Thurs. May 22 - Bluebell Walk/Sixteen Mile Creek Valley, Oakville - +/- 11 km. Meet for a 10:00 am. start in the parking lot at the end of Old Upper Middle Road in Oakville. We will do a circular walk of the valley to see the Bluebells as well as other wildflowers. Some long, but gentle hills. Bring lunch. If coming from the west, take the QEW to the Dorval exit. Go north to Upper Middle Road. Turn right (east) and go to Oxford St. Turn right (south) and then right again onto Old Upper Middle Rd. The parking lot is straight ahead of you. If coming from the east, Take the QEW to Trafalgar Rd. Go north to Upper Middle Rd. Turn left (west) and go to Oxford St. Turn left (south) and then right onto Old Upper Middle Rd. Leisurely- Moderate. Bring a lunch, water and sunscreen. Leader- Anne Armstrong- 905-337-3937 email: [email protected]

Thurs. May 29 - Woodland Cultural Centre and Mohawk Chapel - 4 Hrs Meet for a 10:00 am. start in the rail trail parking lot on Greenwich St. in Brantford. Take the 403 to Brantford. turn left on Wayne Gretzky Parkway Follow to Colborne St and turn left. Turn right at Locks Rd. Locks Road turns into Mohawk St. The first street on the right is Greenwich. The parking lot will be on the left hand side. Tour the Chapel (donation) Then we will go to the Woodland Cultural Centre. Entrance fee $5. Pace: Leisurely. Terrain: Easy Bring snack, lunch, water, bugspray? and sunscreen. Leader Lorraine Sherred Email [email protected]