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• Rescheduled to Dec 6th **Radial Line Trail Section 5 Bear Den Loop ** Rescheduled

  • When
    30 Nov 2025
  •  
    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Radial Line Trail Section 5
  • Registered
    15 registrants

  Radial Line Trail Section 5 Bear Den Loop

  When: Sunday, Nov 30, 2025

  Start Time: 9:30 AM - approx. 12:00 PM, Please arrive: at 9:20 for 9:30 departure.

  Start Location: 5120 Pineridge Dr. (6th Line Nassagaweya & Pineridge Dr.) Roadside parking

  Difficulty: Level 2 (number of steep inclines; elevation gain:  230m)

  Pace:  Solidly Moderate 4.5 km/hour

  Terrain: Some steep inclines, uneven terrain, rocks, roots, one stile (ladder to climb over fence), a bit of road walking.  

  The long boardwalk section is slippery if wet or icy.

  Length:Approximately 8.5 Km

  Trail:  Radial Line Trail Section 5 Bear Den Loop

  From Pineridge we will walk north on 6th Line Nassagaweya to pick up the trailhead at the Blue Heron Scout Camp parking lot.  The trail passes through woods, meadows, fields, coniferous plantations cedar and hardwood forests.  We’ll enjoy hiking the Blue Springs and Sugar Shack Side Trails.  We’ll then cross over a stile and walk north on 5th line to pick up the main GHTC trail again, walking on the abandoned rail bed to reach an impressive Dr. Seuss-like boardwalk, built by the Scouts and now maintained by the GHTC.  We’ll follow this trail and then make our way back to 6th Line.

  Required:Please wear sturdy hiking shoes or boots 

  and bring icers (cleats) with, ready to use as needed.

  No dogs please; dress for the weather.

  Recommended: hiking poles, water, snacks, hat, mits, health card,

  small personal first aid kit.

  
  

  Hike Leader: Mira Soni: 

  Michelle Lebon: milebon231@gmail.com

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• GHTC Photo Hike –Yorklands Photo Hike

  • When
    4 Jan 2026
  •  
    2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Yorklands, Guelph
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  GHTC Photo Hike –Yorklands Photo Hike

  When :- Sunday Jan 4, 2026 : 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

  Where :- Meet at the main entrance to the OR property at 905 York Rd. for a 2:30 PM departure. Note that there is a bus stop adjacent to this spot. If driving note that parking is prohibited in the vicinity of the entrance. You can park along the side of York Road where you can see the ponds. (Look for the signs indicating Parking vs No Parking.) 

  Description : We will explore the Yorklands property looking for interesting ice formations on the small waterfalls and the surface of the stream and ponds, as well as lots of interesting stone formations, dried plants, landscapes, etc. Bring a camera that you are comfortable using. We will take the time to enjoy the area and find some great pictures. 

  NB – Be sure to  DRESS WARMLY so that you can enjoy the afternoon.  

  Time: 1.5-2  hrs 

  Level 1.

  Easy pace 

  Bob Fanning 519 822-5181 or fanbobam@gmail.com

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• Bruce Trail: Short Hills to Louth

  • When
    17 Jan 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Niagara Section of the BT, Map 3
  • Spaces left
    9
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  Bruce Trail: Short Hills to Louth, 17 km, 

  Niagara Section of the Bruce Trail; Reference: Edition 31, Map 3, January 17, 2026

  Hike start time: Trail head 9:00 am

  Hike end time: 3:00 pm

  Members only: open to all

  Limit number of hikers: 10

  Hike description (where you will hike) including the following information:

  We will hike from Short Hills to Louth Conservation are on Bruce Trail. We will walk through the forested hills of Short Hills Provincial Park, then on the escarpment to Rockway Conservation Area, and further to Louth Conservation Area. In the process we will stop by or take a couple of side trails to admire the Swayze and Terrace Creek falls in Short Hills Provincial Park, Rockway and Louth falls.
  After the hike, optional visit of Flat Rocks Cellars winery located a short distance from our end point or maybe going for a bite somewhere.

  Meet at 9:00 am at the parking area of Louth Conservation Area, (43.121706, -79.351235). 

  If possible, carpool to our starting point to reduce your carbon footprint and lessen the need for parking space. However please be aware we need some free spots in the car for car shuttles. Carpool options will be communicated later.

  From there we will organize the car shuttle to the beginning of the hike at the Short Hills parking area off Pelham Rd (43.102185, -79.272096).

  This is a winter hike, please dress accordingly in layers, and bring a hat and sunscreen. Wear good hiking boots; bring rain gear and icers, and hiking poles if you like using them.  Bring water, snacks and pack a lunch - we will stop for lunch around noon.

  Hike rating info so hikers can determine if they are capable of joining

   - Hike pace: Moderate, 3.25 km/hr. About 5.5 hours + car shuttle time.

   - Hike difficulty: Difficult. Some hilly sections and uneven terrain. Be also aware of the length of the hike and winter conditions.

   - Hike distance 17 km  (6 hours)

  Leader contact info:
  Joanna Mazur hugyourday@gmail.com | 519-497-2254

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