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• Cataract, Museum, and Trestle Bridge Trails

  • When
    12 Apr 2026
  •  
    8:45 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    389 Beatty Line North, Fergus
  • Registered
    7 registrants

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  Date: Sunday April 12, 2026

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

  Pace: 4 km/hr – approximately 9km – 2.25hrs

  Hike description: Enjoy an early spring hike with many of the birds out or passing through and the plant buds beginning to sprout. There may also still be a large volume of water flowing down the Grand River, a great view from the Trestle Bridge.

  Starting from the Beatty Line parking lot, we will hike along the Cataract Trail to Elora then walk back to take the Museum Trail to the Trestle Bridge Trail and check out a view of the Grand River. Then we will go down the stairs to Aboyne Forest and possibly the Grand River depending on the river conditions. We will hike through the Aboyne Forest then return to the parking lot via the Trestle Bridge trail. 

  Trail conditions: The trails are generally flat and gravel, except in the Aboyne Forest. Here there will be rocky and root sections. There will also be a few staircases to go up and down. There could still be a few wet, muddy and icy sections.

  Parking: parking lot at 389 Beatty Line North, Fergus – the parking lot is across from Fergus Auto Parts. Extra parking at Grand River Pharmacy Fergus plaza

  Required: hiking shoes/boots, dress for the weather, health card, personal first aid kit

  Recommended: water, snack, sunscreen

  Optional: hiking poles

  No dogs please

  Hike Leaders:    Richard Weppler, Michelle Lebon

  Richard Weppler, richardweppler3@gmail.com

  Michelle Lebon, milebon231@gmail.com

  
  

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• Wednesday hikes

  • Start
    15 Apr 2026
  • End
    27 May 2026
  • Schedule
    7 sessions
  • Location
    Various
  • Registered
    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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• Sunset Hike

  • When
    15 Apr 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Radial line trail - part of sections 3 and 4
  • Registered
    14 registrants

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  Join us for an evening hike on the Radial Line Trail on parts of Sections 3 and 4!  We will start our hike along a farm field and then head into the woods and down a steep bank into a creek valley.  After crossing the creek on the Cove Bridge, we’ll pass through a mature hardwood forest followed by a cedar wood and another creek crossing over a smaller bridge.  Once we get to the Guelph Line, we’ll take a snack and water break and then turn around and enjoy everything from the other side on the way back!

  The ground is uneven with rocks and roots in places.  There are some steep hills to go down and up, and the path is muddy at times. Please wear appropriate footwear. A very short part of this hike is along the shoulder of a travelled road.

  Carpool option: Meet at the Covered Bridge on Gordon Street in Guelph at 5:20pm for a 5:30pm sharp departure by carpool to the trailhead.

  Trailhead option: Meet at 5:50pm at the trailhead at the T-junction where the east end of Arkell Road meets the Nassagaweya 1^st Line (park on the west side of the road by the super mailbox just south of Arkell Road). Hike departure is at 6pm sharp so as to make it out and back before sundown. (https://www.google.com/maps/place/43%C2%B033'44.2%22N+80%C2%B008'18.7%22W/@43.562276,-80.1411073,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d43.562276!4d-80.138527?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQwMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) 

  Please email the hike leaders, Izaak de Rijcke (izaak@izaak.ca) or Jane Bibby (jane.bibby@guelphhiking.com) ahead of time to let us know if you are meeting us at the trailhead.

  Date: Wednesday, April 15

  Time: 5:30pm departure from the Covered Bridge for carpooling OR 6:00pm at the trailhead

  Location: RLT 3 & 4

  Distance: approximately 9 km (out and back)

  Difficulty Rating: Level 2+ (due to one very steep hill and many exposed rocks and roots)

  Pace:  Moderate (4.5 km/h)

  Estimated Time: approximately 2 hours

  Required: Hiking boots or supportive running shoes, water, snacks, and health card

  Optional: Hiking poles, hat, sun block, bug spray.

  No dogs, please.

  Hike leaders

  Izaak de Rijcke – izaak@izaak.ca

  Jane Bibby – jane.bibby@guelphhiking.com - cell:  (519) 841-9197 for evening of hike    

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• Radial Line and Side Trails Series #2

  • When
    18 Apr 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    733 Stone Rd E, Guelph
  • Registered
    6 registrants

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  Time: 9:00-11:00am arrive at 8:45 for check-in, hike leaves at 9am.

  Hike description: Starting from the Barber Scout parking area, we will follow the Radial Line trail to the Smith Property Trail and complete this loop then return to the parking lot. We will meander through forests along the Eramosa River. There is a section of road walking along Cooks Mill Rd. Note: the trail has muddy and wet sections.

  Pace: 4 km/hr, approx. 8 km, 2 hrs

  Parking: 733 Stone Rd E, Guelph – look for the sign for Barber Scout camp, just by the train tracks and go down the hill driveway to the parking area

  Required: hiking footwear (waterproof would be helpful), dress for spring weather, I.D.,

  Recommended: water, hiking poles, snack, small first aid kit

  No dogs please.

  If you have any questions, please contact the hike leader

  Hike leader:  Michelle Lebon :  milebon231@gmail.com

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• Brighten the Gap Spring Hike

  • When
    19 Apr 2026
  •  
    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    10549 St. Helena Rd., Halton Hills
  • Registered
    11 registrants

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  Location:        Trailhead 10549 St. Helena Rd., Halton Hills (south of 15^th Side Road on west side of Hwy. 25).
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   Time:              9:30 AM – approximately 12:00 PM

  Distance:        9 km (out & back)

  Hike Rating:  Level 2 with some rocky, uneven terrain & tree roots. 

   

  Hike Description:  For this Spring hike, wear something bright and/or flowery!

  We’ll follow the main Bruce Trail on this in-and-out route and pass through beautiful forests and view large moss-covered crevices and enjoy an incredible view of Milton from the ridgetop trail.  This route takes you to the Dufferin Gap – the only break in the entire 725k long, 450-million-year-old Niagara Escarpment. This 40m-long gap is now spanned by a bridge that was built in 1991 and funded by a combination of corporate, private and public funds.  

   

  Recommended: Hiking poles and sturdy hiking shoes or boots.  Bring water, snacks, insect repellent, sunscreen, health card/ID and wear long pants.

  Dress for the weather and bring rain gear (just in case). No dogs please. 

   

  Hike Leaders:            Marie Burland  burlandmc@gmail.com

                                      Tanya Simpraga tsimpraga@yahoo.com  

                                      Or text Tanya at 226-791-4565

   

  Carpool options: 

  • 1)     Meet Marie at Rockmosa Community Hall, 110 Rockmosa Dr., Rockwood (across from tennis courts) at 8:45 AM for an 8:55 AM departure.
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  • 2)     Meet Tanya at The Covered Bridge parking lot, Guelph at 8:30 AM for an 8:40 AM departure.

   

  Please let Tanya know if you will be meeting at the trailhead at 9:20 AM.

   

   

   
  

  
  

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• Speyside to 17 Sideroad - Fast Hike

  • When
    23 Apr 2026
  •  
    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    7808 15 Sideroad, Milton
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  Speyside to 17 Sideroad Fast Hike

   When:             Thursday, April 23, 2026

  Time:                9:30 AM – Approx. 12:00 PM

   Location:        Meet at 9:20 AM at the Pear Tree/Bruce Trail Parking lot in Speyside,

  7808 15 Sideroad, Milton. This is a very small parking lot - Carpooling recommended.
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  Length:           Approximately 9 km. 

  Pace:               Brisk pace depending on the trail conditions

  Difficulty:       Level 2 - rocks, roots, uneven terrain, poor footing in places

   Carpool Options:

  • 1)     Rockwood: Meet Marie at 8:40 AM for an 8:50 AM departure from the Rockmosa Community Centre, 110 Rockmosa Dr., Rockwood (south side of tennis courts)
  • 2)     Guelph: Meet Richard and Claude at the Guelph Covered Bridge at 8:25 AM for an 8:35 AM departure.

   Details:          

  This is an out & back hike.  We will take the Main Bruce Trail from the Pear Tree parking lot.  From there we will follow the Al Shaw Side Trail, Hilton Falls Side Trail and then the Vanderleck Side Trail to 17 Sideroad.  There is one stile to climb over at 15^th S.R.  After a short break, we will return via the same beautiful route.

   What to Bring:

  Water, snacks, sturdy footwear, hiking poles recommended, insect repellent, sunscreen, rain gear (just in case), Health Card/ID, personal first aid kit.  Dress for the weather.

  No dogs please.

   Hike Leaders:          Marie Burland burlandmc@gmail.com

                                      Claude Balthazard claudebalthazard1@gmail.com

                                      Richard Weppler richardweppler3@gmail.com

                                      Or Text Richard at 519-994-0255

  Please let Richard know if you are going to join one of the carpools.

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

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• Guelph City Nature Challenge: Speed River Trail to Niska Road

  • When
    24 Apr 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Speed River Trail
  • Spaces left
    28
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  Guelph City Nature Challenge: Speed River Trail to Niska Road

   When: April 24, 2026, 9:00am-11:00am

  Location: Speed River Trail

  Parking: Park and meet at the gates of the former Guelph Humane Society (first driveway west of Hanlon Parkway)

  Distance: 3.7km one way

  Difficulty: Level 1, slow pace

   Hike Description: Join Wally on a leisurely hike along the Speed River Trail section to Niska Road. This hike is part of the ‘Guelph City Nature Challenge’, where participants will take pictures of wild plants and wildlife and upload them to iNaturalist. The City Nature Challenge is “an international event, motivating people around the world to find and document wildlife in their own cities”. Depending on pace, the hike will work its way towards Niska Road, turning around at the 10am mark to make it back for 11am.

   Prior to the Hike: If you wish to participate in the Challenge, please ensure you have downloaded the iNaturalist app and joined the Guelph City Nature Challenge 2026.

   What to Bring: Water, snacks, hiking shoes/boots, charged smartphone (for taking pictures and downloading to iNaturalist), ID/health card, first aid kit.

   No dogs, please.

   Hike Leader: Wally Vandervaart wallyvandervaart@gmail.com

   City Nature Challenge Info: https://www.citynaturechallenge.org/

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• BT Iroquoia Section E2E - Day 6: Highway 6 to Guelph Line, 19 km

  • When
    25 Apr 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Waterdown Area
  • Spaces left
    1
  • Registered
    9 registrants

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  BT Iroquoia Section E2E - Day 6: Highway 6 to Guelph Line, 19 km

  Saturday, April 25th, 2026

  9 am – 3:00 pm 

  Hike end time: 3:00 pm

  Members only: anyone may register 

  Limit number of hikers: 10

  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.

  43.388366, -79.854231

  Day 6: Highway 6 to Guelph Line will be one of the longest hike of this series. And one more time we will see one of the famous falls of Hamilton area: Great Falls. We will also walk along beautiful and bubbly Grindstone creek. And we will pass by Kerncliff park. 
  
  Where: The Bruce Trail Reference, Edition 30, Map 9.
  Length: Approx. 19 km
  Category: Linear with car shuttle.
  Pace and duration: Moderate, 3.25 km/hr. About 6 hours + car shuttle time.
  Hike level: Difficult. Some hilly sections and uneven terrain. Be also aware of the length of the hike and early spring conditions.

  Parking and departure: Meet at 9:00 am at roadside parking where trail crosses Guelph Line, South of N 1 Sideroad. (43.388366, -79.854231). Please do not block farm Gate. From there we will carpool to the start of the hike from roadside parking on the north end of Old Guelph Rd. (43.307417, -79.911580).

  
  Directions: Please use your favourite GPS app to obtain directions.
   
  What to wear and bring: This is an early spring hike, please dress accordingly in layers, and bring a hat and sunscreen. Wear good hiking boots: rain and mud or sun and dry weather - all is possible. Bring rain gear. Hiking poles are optional 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 to difficult, 4.5 km/hr. 

  Hike difficulty: Level 2-3. Moderate to difficult. Some hilly sections and uneven terrain. Be also aware of the length of the hike and very early spring conditions.

  Hike distance: 19 km. About 4.5 hours + car shuttle time

  Hike Leader: Wally VanderVaart, wallyvandervaart@gmail.com

  Tanya Simpraga tsimpraga@yahoo.com

  This is a cooperative hike with the Grand Valley Hiking Club

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• Guelph City Nature Challenge: ‘Early Birds’ Speed River Hike

  • When
    26 Apr 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    Covered Bridge on Gordon Street
  • Spaces left
    16
  • Registered
    4 registrants

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  Guelph City Nature Challenge: ‘Early Birds’ Speed River Hike

   When: April 26, 2026, 8:00am-10:00am

  Location: Speed River Trail

  Parking: Park in the gravel lot next to the Covered Bridge on Gordon Street, Downtown Guelph

  Distance: approx. 5km

  Difficulty: Level 1, slow pace

   Hike Description: Join Jane and Sam on a leisurely ‘Early Birds’ hike along the Speed River. We will have a special guest, Heather, joining to help spot and snap birds along the river. This birdwatching hike is part of the ‘Guelph City Nature Challenge’, where participants will take pictures of wild plants and wildlife and upload them to iNaturalist. The City Nature Challenge is “an international event, motivating people around the world to find and document wildlife in their own cities”.

   Prior to the Hike: If you wish to participate in the Challenge, please ensure you have downloaded the iNaturalist app and joined the Guelph City Nature Challenge 2026.

   What to Bring: Water, snacks, hiking shoes/boots, charged smartphone (for taking pictures and downloading to iNaturalist), ID/health card, first aid kit.

   No dogs, please.

   Hike Leader: Samantha Gow samantha.gow@gmail.com, Jane Bibby jane.bibby@guelphhiking.com

   City Nature Challenge Info: https://www.citynaturechallenge.org/

   

   

   
  

  
  

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• An Evening at the Arboretum

  • When
    29 Apr 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    University of Guelph Arboretum
  • Spaces left
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  • Registered
    101 registrants

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  Arboretum Centre, University of Guelph Arboretum

  Registration required.

  GHTC members and their friends are invited to a special spring event celebrating nature, learning, and community partnership!

  Join us for An Evening at the Arboretum, hosted in collaboration with the University of Guelph Arboretum. This event is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the important work happening at the Arboretum, including exciting updates coming to the JC Taylor Nature Centre, and enjoy time with hikers.

  Part 1: Guided Walk (6:30–7:30 PM)

  We’ll begin outdoors with a guided walk led by Arboretum staff. Learn about ongoing research, conservation initiatives, and the plans for the upcoming JC Taylor Nature Centre renovations as you explore the Arboretum’s beautiful spring landscape.

  Part 2: Talk with the Arboretum Director (7:30–8:30 PM)

  After the walk, we’ll gather inside the Arboretum Centre for a presentation by Justine Richardson, Director of the Arboretum. Justine will share insights into the Arboretum’s vision, current projects, and the future of the Nature Centre.

  There is no fixed fee for this event. Donations will be accepted at the door, with all contributions supporting the JC Taylor Nature Centre renovation project. Please donate what you are able.

  Beverages and light snacks will be provided.

  We hope you’ll join us for this inspiring evening of learning, community, and connection with nature.

  All GHTC members and their friends are warmly welcome!

  
  

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• Speed River Trail End to End

  • When
    2 May 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    East side of Cambridge back to Guelph along speed river
  • Spaces left
    8
  • Registered
    32 registrants

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  Speed River Trail End to End

  We will hike the entire Speed River Trail, from Blackbridge Rd in Cambridge, to The Boathouse on Gordon St. in Guelph. See Guelph Hiking Trail Club Handbook for details. 

  Length: 16 km,

  Pace moderate 3-4 km/hr

  Time 4.5 hours plus carpool/Bus time to start. (Bus will be ordered if more than 25 hikers register at 10.00 pp.)

  Level 2 due to length

  Bring Water and a lunch. This hike will run rain or shine.

  Meet at covered bridge parking lot on Gordon for the carpool to Blackbridge, (the Cambridge, west trailhead) . 8:30 am meeting and check in time.

  This hike will be volunteer supported with at least 2 drop out points along the way.  Snacks and water provided at Niska Rd.

  Registration will open April 4th and close on April 30th. 

  What to bring: This is a spring hike, please dress accordingly in layers, and bring a hat and sunscreen. Wear good hiking boots: rain, mud is possible. Bring rain gear.

  Optional hiking Gear: Hiking poles if you like using them.  Bring water, snacks and pack a lunch - we will stop for lunch around noon.
  

  Our badge for this hike includes completing the Radial Line Trail (E2E in middle to late September 2026). Badges can be purchased at the end of the hike for $5.

  Hike Leader: Michelle Lebon, milebon231@gmail.com

  Co Leaders: Mira S., Tom R., Alison S., Mary M., Emily S, Mike V.

  Volunteers to support this event: Rhonda McMahon rmcmahon1957@gmail.com

  with Jim H., Michelle W.

  If you are able to volunteer for this event, please contact Rhonda. We would love to have members come out and cheer this group on during this event, help with water, handing out snacks and assist with safe road/bridge crossings. 

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• BT Iroquoia E2E - Day 7: Guelph Line to Killbride

  • When
    9 May 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Killbride, Bruce Trail
  • Spaces left
    3
  • Registered
    7 registrants

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  BT Iroquoia E2E - Day 7: Guelph Line to Killbride

  Saturday, May 9^th 2026

  9 am – 3:00 pm 

  The Bruce Trail Reference, Edition 30, Map 10.

  Hike start time: about 9:30 am

  Hike end time: 3:00 pm

  Members only: anyone may register 

  Limit number of hikers: 10

  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. 

  Seventh hike of the series: Guelph Line to Killbride will take us through Mount Nemo. There will be gorgeous views from mount Nemo. There will be ~ 8-9 km of road walking which will help us make good time. Possibly, if weather is good, we will include a side trail: River and Ruin, near Cedar Springs, which will make this hike a little longer - 19 km instead of 16.5 km. 

  Carpooling meeting point: 8:20 am at Carpool Lot Hwy 401 exit 299 Morriston Queen St/Brock Rd S (Hwy 6) https://maps.app.goo.gl/Z2e68eC2KJwFyubx8. (43.451406, -80.120985). Leaving at 8:30 at the latest. Carpooling is an option. Please communicate to hike leader if you will meet there. Please note ads this is a linear hike we will need to make car shuffle. If you carpool, please make sure to have 2 to 3 spots free in your car.

  All meet at 9:00 am parking lot behind the Killbride School at the north end of Panton St. (43.427756,-79.937991).

  From there we will carpool to the start of the hike from roadside parking where trail crosses Guelph Line, South of N 1 Sideroad. (43.388366, -79.854231). 

  What to bring: This is a spring hike, please dress accordingly in layers, and bring a hat and sunscreen. Wear good hiking boots: rain, mud is possible. Bring rain gear. 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, 3.5 km/hr. 

  Hike difficulty: Level 2-3. 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 distance: 16.5 km to 19 km. About 6 hours + car shuttle time

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

  Co-Leader: Tanya Simpraga, tsimpraga@yahoo.com

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• Hilton Falls Mother’s Day Hike

  • When
    10 May 2026
  •  
    9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Woodbine Mohawk Park 9430 Guelph Line, Campbellville, ON L0P 1B0
  • Spaces left
    12
  • Registered
    8 registrants

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  Location Starting Point: Woodbine Mohawk Park 9430 Guelph Line, Campbellville, ON L0P 1B0

  Time: 9:30 AM – approximately 1:00 PM
  Distance: 10k (out & back)
  Hike Rating: Level 2 with some rocky, uneven terrain & tree roots.

  Hike Description: This is a sequel to the Easter Day hike. Rob and I are joining forces again to bring you a wonderful Mother’s day afternoon of hiking, roasting Weiner’s over a bbq pit and sharing in a ‘potluck’ style lunch. The hike itself will begin at the Mohawk Racetrack where we will wander into Hilton Falls Conservation Area, hike around the reservoir, then stop for lunch at the barbecue pit near the falls. You are free to roam, enjoy roasting your own hot dogs (Rob and I will provide the hot dogs, buns, condiments, paper plates). Please feel free to bring anything you might want to share with the other hikers keeping in mind this will be something you will need to carry along on the hike with you in your backpack. Please ensure all garbage is disposed of respectfully in the provided bins or carry it out with you. After lunch, approximately 30-40 minutes, we will head back to the parking lot to end our hiking experience.

  Recommended: Hiking poles and sturdy hiking shoes or boots. Bring water, snacks, insect repellent, sunscreen, health card/ID and wear long pants. Dress for the weather and bring rain gear (just in case). No dogs please.

  This hike is limited to 20 hikers.

  Hike Leaders: Tanya Simpraga: tsimpraga@yahoo.com or text 226-791-4565 

  Robert Schieck: robert.schieck@gmail.com

  Carpool option: Meet at the Covered Bridge in Guelph at 8:30 for a 8:40 departure time.

  Please let Tanya know if you will be meeting at the trailhead at 9:20 AM.

  
  

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