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Hiking Speed & Terrain Rating Info

Guests are welcome on our guided hikes. Choose a hike suited to your interests and physical abilities. Be honest with yourself in judging your abilities, remembering that we tire more quickly when walking on snow/rough terrain. Consult the hike description for the hike speed, length, and difficulty of terrain (if in doubt, contact the hike leader) which are explained in the charts below. 

Speed of Hike

 Slow 2 to 3 km/hr
 Moderate 3 to 4 km/hr
 Brisk/Fast 5+ km/hr

Terrain of Hike

Level 1  Well defined trails, gentle inclines. Hiking boots not required. Beginner-friendly; recommended for newcomers to club activities.
Level 2Generally on trail. May be hilly, with light bushwhacking, some rough spots or obstacles. Boots recommended.
Level 3Rough terrain (one or more of extensive bushwhacking, steep sections, long climbs and descents, beaver dams or other obstacles, rock scrambling). Boots, experience and a high level of fitness essential.

Calendar of Hikes by Difficulty

Upcoming events by Difficulty

  • Cancelled - YogaHikes with Rhonda

    • 16 Jul 2026
    • 27 Aug 2026
    • 4 sessions
    • Guelph Arboretum, main parking lot, off College Ave (west of Victoria).
    • 13
    • 2 registrants

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

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  • Wednesday hikes

    • 22 Jul 2026
    • 5 Aug 2026
    • 3 sessions
    • Various
    • 1 registrant

    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.



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  • Dawn Hike - Beat the Heat

    • 25 Jul 2026
    • 6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Guelph Preservation Park
    • 7 registrants
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    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

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