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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

    • 12 Aug 2026
    • 26 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 II, Crane Park

    • 15 Aug 2026
    • 6:30 AM - 8:00 AM
    • Crane Park, Guelph
    • 2 registrants
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    DAWN HIKE II

    When: Saturday, 15 August, 6:15 am for a 6:30 am departure.

    Where:  Meet in Crane Park parking lot, situated at sharp bend in road where Stone Rd W. turns into College Ave W.

    What:  There were enough early bird hikers on the first Dawn Hike to warrant a repeat, so greet the day, beat the heat and the bugs with another early morning hike in Crane Park.  This lovely stretch of wilderness borders the Speed River and leads through dense forests, open fields and over streams, crossing at one point the Crane Park Community Bridge installed by GHTC as its 50th anniversary legacy project. Terrain is mainly level, a mix of dirt trails, boardwalks and pine-needle strewn forest floor.  

    Distance & Pace:  About 5-6 km, pace moderate.  Bring water, health card, bug spray.  Poles your choice. 

    Hike will happen even if there is only one registrant willing to get up this early.  Always check this site before departure in event of weather cancellation.

    Hike Leader: Michelle Wan: ymaewan@gmail.com


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