Guelph Hiking Trail Club upcoming events

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.

Elora Cataract Trail to Forks of the Credit (29 Aug 2026)

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Elora Cataract Trail to Forks of the Credit

When: Saturday, August 29, 2026

Where: Forks of the Credit Provincial Park, Caledon, ON (Map 15)

Parking available on both sides of the road at the intersection of Mississauga Road & Cataract Road. https://w3w.co/insincere.removed.buff

Time: 9:30 AM – approximately 1:00 PM

Distance: 12 km loop hike

Pace: Moderate (4 km/hr)

Hike Rating: Level 2 (some stairs, hills, uneven surfaces, rocks & roots underfoot)

Recommended: Hiking boots & poles, water, snacks, lunch, rain gear (just in case), Health Card/ID, small personal first aid kit. Dress for the weather. No dogs please.

Description: We will begin this hike on the Elora Cataract Trail and complete a loop through the Forks of the Credit Provincial Park. It is part of the Ontario Parks system and the Niagara Escarpment biosphere and is on the Bruce Trail. We’ll cross the Credit River above the Cataract Falls, then follow the trail down into the valley to a viewpoint of the Falls itself. We’ll hike along the east bank of the Credit River, then turn east to climb the valley, then north back through the main park.

Carpool Option:Meet at 8:30 am for an 8:40 am departure from Rockmosa Community Centre, 110 Rockmosa Dr., Rockwood (south side of tennis courts)

Hike Leader:Marie Burland burlandmc@gmail.com

Please let Marie know if you are going to meet at the trailhead.

Note: There is a porta potty at the trailhead.

You’ll will have an opportunity to enjoy post hike refreshments in Belfountain.

Wednesday hikes (2 Sep 2026)

Wed, 02 Sep 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.

Chasing Sunsets Evening Hike (4 Sep 2026)

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Chasing Sunsets Evening Hike

Hike Description:

Please join Tanya for an after dinner walk through the woods and by the lake to pause for a moment in time to watch the sunset. We will carry on once the sun has rested so a headlight or small flashlight is recommended.

When: Friday, Sept. 4 from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Where: Guelph Lake, Meet at Victoria Rd entrance,~1.5 km north of Woodlawn and Victoria at 6:20 pm for check-in and introductions

Length - 5-6km

Pace - medium

Level 2

What to wear and bring:

Hiking boots or running shoes that can handle a little mud
Rain gear, warm layers
Hat
Bug repellent
Hiking poles if you like using them
Headlight or small flashlight

Hike leader:

Tanya Simpraga:tsimpraga@yahoo.comtext: 226-791-4565

Wednesday hikes (9 Sep 2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 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.

Wednesday hikes (16 Sep 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 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.

Halloween Hike (31 Oct 2026)

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Hike name: Halloween Hike

Location: Ignatius Jesuit Centre

When: Oct. 31, 2026

Time: 9:00am - 11:00am

Check in at 8:45am for a 9:00am start

Location: 5420 Hwy 6, Guelph (north of Woodlawn Rd)

Hike description:Come out for a morning of tricks and treats as we hike along the trail. We will mostly follow the trail around the perimeter including through the forests, by the meadows and gardens. The trail varies with sections of dirt with rocks and roots and grassy lanes. From a broad path to narrow footpaths through open fields, upland forests and cedar swamps. Feel free to dress up as your favourite spooky character or stay fitted as a hiker to enjoy the crunch of leaves beneath your steps, the changing of colours, and the smell of autumn in the air.

Pace: 4 km/hr – approximately 6.3 km, 2 hr

Parking: 5420 Hwy 6, Guelph (north of Woodlawn Rd) – enter and drive through along the laneway – use the second lot

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

Recommended: water, snack, sunscreen, bug spray

No dogs please.

Hike leaders:

Tanya Simpraga tsimpraga@yahoo.com 226-791-4565

RichardWeppler, richardweppler3@gmail.com 519-994-0255