Guelph Hiking Trail Club upcoming events

Credit Valley Footpath Fitness Hike (30 Jul 2026)

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Credit Valley Footpath Fitness Hike

When:Thursday July 30, 2026

Where:Glen Williams - Trailhead opposite #15938, Main St., Georgetown
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Near the intersection of 22^nd Sideroad and 10^th Line in Halton Hills.

Time: 9:30 AM - approximately 12:30 PM

Distance:11 km (out & back) Fast pace, fitness hike

Hike Rating:Level 2+ Experienced hikers with a good level of fitness required!

Trail:roots, rocks, some river crossings, hilly & rugged in spots

Recommended: Sturdy, waterproof hiking boots or shoes, hiking poles, 1-2L water, snacks, insect repellent, sun screen, sun hat, health card/identification, small personal first aid kit. Dress for the weather. No dogs please.

Details: This beautiful section of the Credit Valley Footpath (CVF) is part of an initiative spearheaded by Credit Valley Conservation, to link southern Ontario’s Greenbelt to Lake Ontario along the “Credit Valley Trail”. It follows part of the 90k-long Credit River which was named by the Mississauga’s of the Credit First Nation (guardians of the Credit River lands), who once purchased supplies on “credit” before heading up river to gather furs. The trail follows the blue blazes of a Bruce Trail side trail.

Hike Leader: Marie Burland burlandmc@gmail.com

Carpool Option:

Meet at 8:40 AM for an 8:50 AM departure at the Rockmosa Community Centre, 110 Rockmosa Dr. Rockwood (south side of the tennis courts).

Please let Marie know if you will be meeting at the trailhead, where there is limited parking on the shoulder.

You will have an opportunity to have lunch at the Copper Kettle Pub, 517 Main St., Glen Williams after the hike. Please let Marie know if you want to enjoy lunch, so reservations can be made.

Cancelled - YogaHikes with Rhonda (30 Jul 2026)

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Due to prior commitments this summer, these hikes will be cancelled until September.

Speed River Section 1 and side trails (3 Aug 2026)

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Date: Monday, August 3, 2026

Please meet at 6:15 for 6:30pm hike departure

Hike name: Speed River Section 1 and side trails

Hike description: We will be hiking along the Speed River trail and the lookout trails with benches with views of the Speed River. Then continue through the forest and return using the John Woods side trail 1 and the Speed River trail.

The trail will have sections that are uneven with rocks and roots, dips, grassy/muddy areas, bridges, and gravel.

Pace: 4 km/hr, approx.5.6 km, 1 ¼ hrs (hiking time)

Parking area is off Wellington Street, Guelph – turn into the first driveway west of the Hanlon Parkway – the driveway is almost opposite the Home Hardware. 530 Wellington Street West. Follow the driveway around until you see the hike leader – near the site of the former Guelph Humane Society. Old Humane Society

Required: hiking shoes, dress for the weather, I.D., water

Recommended: hiking poles, small first aid kit, insect/tick repellent

No dogs please.

If you have any questions, please contact the hike leader

Hike leader: Michelle Lebon, milebon231@gmail.com

Evening Hike at Starkey Hill (4 Aug 2026)

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Evening Hike at Starkey Hill

Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Location: Starkey Hill Conservation, 735 Arkell Road, Puslinch (look for brown and yellow sign)

Time: 6 pm - 7:45 pm (meet at 6pm for meet and greet before starting our hike at 6:15pm)

Hike Description: Join Richard and I for an evening hike through Starkey Hill Conservation, enjoying the challenge of hills and the different points of interest along the trail.

Level: Level 2 due to uneven/rocky terrain, hills, may also be muddy in sections

Length: 4km, approx. 1.5 hours, including time for a water/snack break as needed

Pace: 4km/hr

Parking: Parking available on-site. Overflow able to park along roadside (735 Arkell Road)https://maps.app.goo.gl/UY25kYv7swmbCRk8A

Required: Hiking footwear, dress for the weather, ID

Recommended: Water, hiking pole(s), snack, first aid

No dogs, please.

If you have any questions, please contact the Hike Leader.If you are no longer able to attend the hike, please remember to cancel your registration.

Hike Leaders:

Samantha Gow

samantha.gow@guelphhiking.com

Richard Weppler

richardweppler3@gmail.com

See you then!

Wednesday hikes (5 Aug 2026)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Wednesday hikes by leaders: Gitta, Mary, Michelle and Tuula

About 2 hrs, speed moderate, level 1/2, starting 9:30 am. Registration will be open and details closer to the date.

Honey Bee Research Centre Tour (6 Aug 2026)

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Discover Honey Bees at the Luckevich Pinchin Honey Bee Research Centre!

We are pleased to offer members and their friends or family - kids and adults alike - a special guided tour of the Luckevich Pinchin Honey Bee Research Centre (HBRC) at the University of Guelph, a two-hour experience that explores the fascinating world of honey bees and pollinators.

Participants will meet their tour guides in the Discovery Zone of the newly opened HBRC and enjoy a short interactive presentation covering honey bee biology, the importance of pollination, and pollinator-friendly plants. The tour will also include guidance on how to behave safely around stinging insects and a demonstration of beekeeping safety practices in the outdoor bee yard.

For an up-close look at life inside a hive, beehive components will be brought into the apiary for participants to examine. Members will also enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the new HBRC, including areas not normally accessible to the public.

The visit concludes with time to browse the honey shop, where a variety of honey products and other fundraising items will be available for purchase.

We hope you will join us for this special opportunity to learn about the vital role honey bees play in our environment while connecting with other GHTC members.

Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026

Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm (Please arrive by 9:50am)

Location: Luckevich Pinchin Honey Bee Research Centre, 460 Stone Road, East, Guelph

Cost: $10.00 per person

*Please note - each participant is required to complete this waiver before the start of the tour. If you are not able to print the form at home, then there will be some paper waivers available for signing at the Honey Bee Research Centre before 9:50am on the day of the tour.

Kissing Bridge Trail Work Party B (7 Aug 2026)

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT

When: Friday, August 7, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to noon

Alternate Date: if raining August 17^th same time and location

Location: Kissing Bridge Trail

Meeting Location: Marden Rd. or Wellington Rd. 30 Trailhead, The trailhead is about a half km west of Silvercreek Parkway on Marden Rd or County Rd 30 Kissing Bridge Trailhead, Wellington Rd 30

Bring: loppers and/or pruning shears, gloves, bug spray, water

Wear: long sleeve shirt and pants, solid footwear

Task: cut back brush, saplings, brush and grape vines 3 feet from gravel pathway

Organizer: George MacNaughton 519 835 8970

Please call or text if communicating on day of work party

James St. and Royal Recreation Trails, Downtown Guelph (10 Aug 2026)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:15:00 GMT

Date: Monday, August 10, 2026

Hike name: James St. and Royal Recreation Trails, Downtown Guelph

Time: 6:15 – 7:45

Hike description: We will go over the bridge to Marianne’s Park and follow the James St. trail, through the forest with views of the river. We will go up the stairs, then follow the trail to Victoria Rd. and go over the bridge on Victoria Rd. to join the Royal Recreation Trail. We will follow this trail along the river and end by going through the covered bridge back to the parking lot. The trail varies with sections of dirt with rocks and roots, and gravel plus the staircase and covered bridge.

Pace: 4 km/hr – approximately 5 km, 1 ½ hr

Parking: parking lot by the Boathouse and covered bridge, Guelph

Required: hiking shoes, dress for the weather, I.D. , water

Recommended: pole(s), sunscreen, bug/tick repellent

No dogs please.

Hike leader: Michelle Lebon, milebon231@gmail.com

Wednesday hikes (12 Aug 2026)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Wednesday hikes by leaders: Gitta, Mary, Michelle and Tuula

About 2 hrs, speed moderate, level 1/2, starting 9:30 am. Registration will be open and details closer to the date.

Cancelled - YogaHikes with Rhonda (13 Aug 2026)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Due to prior commitments this summer, these hikes will be cancelled until September.

Smith Property Loop (17 Aug 2026)

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Date: Monday, August 17, 2026

Hike name: Smith Property Loop

Check in at 6:15pm for hike start at 6:30pm

Hike description: We will start from the Watson Rd. entrance and follow the trail through the forest with a stop to view Eramosa River. Then we will continue on the trail, up a hill, through the forest and back to the entrance. The trail will have roots, puddles, rocky, and muddy sections.

Pace: 4 km/hr – approximately 4.5km – 1 ¼ hr

Parking: roadside on Watson Rd. – just south of the lights at Stone Rd. and Watson Rd.

Required: hiking shoes/boots, dress for the weather, I.D., water

Recommended: pole(s), bug/tick repellent

No dogs please.

Hike leader: Michelle Lebon, milebon231@gmail.com

Wednesday hikes (19 Aug 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Wednesday hikes by leaders: Gitta, Mary, Michelle and Tuula

About 2 hrs, speed moderate, level 1/2, starting 9:30 am. Registration will be open and details closer to the date.

Summer Members Picnic (23 Aug 2026)

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Leave No Trace Members Summer Picnic

Join us for a fun, social potluck picnic as we celebrate our shared love of hiking and the outdoors—with a Leave No Trace mindset.

Please bring your favourite appetizer, entrée, dessert, or snack to share (enough for approximately 10 people). Electrical hook-ups will be available if you’d like to bring a crockpot.

The Club will provide hotdogs, cold beverages, and napkins.

To support our zero-waste goal, we kindly ask that you:

Bring a refillable water bottle
Bring your own plate, cup, and cutlery

Backyard Games Welcome!

Do you have any outdoor games you could bring along? We’d love to add to the fun!
Ideas include:

Hula hoops
Beach balls
Cornhole
Badminton
Lawn or table games

Afternoon Hikes & Activity

After lunch, our hike leaders will guide a variety of hikes.

As well as a scavenger hunt.

More details to follow.

We hope you’ll join us for this relaxed and enjoyable members (and guests) event!

Note: There are picnic tables for limited seating, bring a chair.

If you are available to help with the event, please contact Rhonda McMahon (email)

Wednesday hikes (26 Aug 2026)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Wednesday hikes by leaders: Gitta, Mary, Michelle and Tuula

About 2 hrs, speed moderate, level 1/2, starting 9:30 am. Registration will be open and details closer to the date.

Cancelled - YogaHikes with Rhonda (27 Aug 2026)

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Due to prior commitments this summer, these hikes will be cancelled until September.

Trek & Tell - Bruce Trail Quilt Project (15 Sep 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Join us in conversation with club members Tanya Simpraga and Lis Laustroer.

More than two million people use the Bruce Trail each year. Of those, only about 40 hikers complete an End-to-End annually. Even fewer can say they have hiked the entire trail multiple times—club member Lis is one of them.

From her very first hike in 1984, wearing jeans and a cotton T-shirt, Lis began what would become a lifelong journey on the Bruce Trail.

In the early 2000s, completion badges were introduced. That’s when Lis caught what she calls “badge disease,” and her quilt project was born. Every badge she earned was carefully placed on the quilt exactly where it was received along the trail. Each one holds a memory—of people she met, moments shared, and the many End-to-End hikes she completed along the way.

Through this conversation, Lis will bring these memories to life, sharing stories from her remarkable journey.

It promises to be an inspiring and engaging evening.

Event Sponsor: Domino's Pizza

Doors Open: 6:30pm

Event Begins: 7:00pm

Cash Bar hosted by Guelph Little Theatre

RLT E2E (19 Sep 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Radial Line Trail E2E

One day hike, 38 km

Two day hike will be available, September 19 and 20

Hike Leader: Wally VanderVaart

May the 4th be with you hike, 50th Anniversary (4 May 2027)

Tue, 04 May 2027 13:30:00 GMT

May the 4th be with you hike

Star Wars 50th anniversary hike.

Hike path to be determined

HIke Leader: Marie Burland

Izaak, Tom,