Guelph Hiking Trail Club upcoming events

Cancelled - YogaHikes with Rhonda (16 Jul 2026)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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

Evening Hike at Starkey Hill (16 Jul 2026)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Evening Hike at Starkey Hill

Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026

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

Time: 6 pm-7:45pm (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

BT Iroquoia E2E - Day 9: Rattlesnake Point to Hilton Falls (18 Jul 2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Date: Saturday July 18, 2026

9 am to 2:30 pm

Where: The Bruce Trail Reference, Edition 30, Map 11.
Length: Approx. 15 km
Category: Linear with car shuttle.
Pace and duration: Moderate, 3.25 km/hr. About 5 hours + car shuttle time.
Hike level: Moderate to difficult. Some hilly sections and uneven terrain. Some road walking. Be also aware of the length of the hike and spring conditions.

Hike description:
Series of End-to-End (E2E) hikes through the Iroquoia section of the Bruce Trail. This is a series of 9 hikes, to complete ~ 122 km of this section, running from Grimsby to Milton along the Niagara Escarpment. Come and hike with Joanna, earn a badge or just have fun and, socialize. The Iroquoia section has lots to offer: beautiful waterfalls, few wineries, spectacular views specially passing near Hamilton, Mount Nemo and Kelso, and a varied terrain. For those whose goal is to earn a badge we will create a log. Badge cost is 10$ for BTC members or 15 for non-members. Note, you need to hike the full length of Iroquoia section to earn a badge, but if you are not able to join us on one of the hikes, you can re-do the hike on your own.

Day 9: Rattlesnake Point to Hilton Falls. This is the end of our journey on the Iroquoia section of BT. We will start at Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area, continue towards Kelso and end up in Hilton Falls. There will be ~ 3 km of road walking. At the end of the hike we shall celebrate - maybe ice cream in Cambellville! It is summer after all! Car shuttle involved. See note below about car shuttle.

Meeting point: All meet 8:30 am at Carpool Lot Hwy 401 exit 299 Morriston Queen St/Brock Rd S (Hwy 6), (43.451406, -80.120985). We will carpool and car shuffle from this location. Leaving at 8:45 at the latest. Please note: this is a linear hike we will need to make car shuffle.

Parking and departure: From meeting point we will drive to Hilton Falls Conservation Area parking lot (43.505705, -79.961589). From there we will all car shuffle to Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area parking lot (43.469506, -79.913648).

Park Fees: If you have Conservation Halton Parks membership your entry is free. If not entry can be purchased online / or at the gate. Click here to learn about entry fees. We will communicate 1 week before the hike to those who registered about the carpooling and organize the car shuffle, as well regarding the park fees.

Car shuffle: All participants will be expected to take turns either driving to the start or driving the drivers back at the end of the day. Carpooling to our meeting spot with 2 to max 3 people in the car is generally ok but we would like to minimize and equalize the driving/shuttling as much as possible so it is fair for all participants.

Directions: Please use your favourite GPS app to obtain directions.

What to wear and bring: This is a summer hike, please dress according to weather; bring a hat and sunscreen, sunglasses. Long pants are recommended. Wear good hiking boots. Bring rain gear. Bug repellent might be needed. Hiking poles if you like using them. Bring water, snacks and pack a lunch - we will stop for lunch around noon.

Leader contact info Joanna Mazur, 519-497-2254 or hugyourday@gmail.com

Wednesday hikes (22 Jul 2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 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.

Dawn Hike - Beat the Heat (25 Jul 2026)

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT

Dawn Hike - Beat the Heat

When: Saturday 25 July, 6:30 am - roughly 8:30 am

Where: Preservation Park. Meet for a 6:30 departure at the northeast trailhead (between 20 and 22 Carrington Place). There is parking on both sides of Carrington Place but avoid No Parking zones on street. Parking is also available on Carrington Street (on the other side of Edinburgh).

What: Greet the dawn and beat the heat (hopefully the mosquitoes, too) with a forest hike just as the world is waking up. This hike in the northeast sector of the park is under tree cover except for the perimeter of the Field of Dreams (where deer sometimes like to sleep). Footing is rooty in places but mostly flat and easy walking.

Pace: moderate, with time out to listen to the dawn chorus.

Note: This early morning hike is an experiment and will go ahead even if there's only one registrant. If there is sufficient interest I will plan more dawn hikes.

Bring: sturdy footwear, water, bug spray. Poles optional. Ticks are out so socks over pants legs advised.

Hike Leader: Michelle Wan ymaewan@gmail.com cell: 226-820-1783

Wednesday hikes (29 Jul 2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 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 (30 Jul 2026)

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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

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.

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.

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.