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Levels 1 to 3 and Speed (e.g. moderate) - explanation
NOTE: This is page 1 of 2 for July 2010 hike listings. To go to page 2 of 2 of the July 2010 hikes click here.
Thursday, July 1, 2010 – Avon Trail, Schneider Farm. Level 2, Slow, ~ 5 km
Jamie . Meet at before 10:00 a.m. at the intersection of Wideman Road & Wilmot Line, Waterloo [43.471159,-80.616496]. We will walk this section of the Avon Trail at a leisurely pace (some hills) & pause at the lookout over Sunfish Lake, one of several "kettle" lakes in the area. A brief car shuttle is required so have some room in your car for some fellow hikers. Sturdy hiking boots recommended. Bring water & snack. No dogs & no smoking. From Waterloo follow Erb Street/Waterloo 9 toward St. Agatha (west) & turn right on Wilmot Line & travel about 4 km to Wideman Road. Google Maps directions from Waterloo.
Thursday, July 1, 2010 – Huron Natural Park. Level 2: Moderate ~ 8 km
Leaders: Sue . Meeting at 10 a.m. in Huron Natural Park, 801 Trillium Drive, Kitchener. Travel South on Homer Watson Boulevard to Beasley Drive on right. Turn Right on Trillium Drive. Follow Trillium to parking lot at Huron Natural Park, Kitchener. Celebrate Canada Day with a hiking adventure in this unique spot. Bring lunch, water, sunscreen and bug repellent.
Friday, July 2, 2010 – Bruce Trail, Sydenham Hike 1of 12. Level 2: Moderate ~ 14.4 km
Leader: Cathy johnstone_cathy@hotmail.com. Depart 9 am km 14.4 map 29, on the shoulder of 2nd Conc. S, north of Holland-Sydenham Townline [approximately 44.498168,-80.738673]. We will enjoy seeing Walters Falls, the remains of an old sawmill, and lots of views of river valleys and creeks.
Saturday, July 3, 2010 – Bruce Trail, Sydenham Hike 2 of 12. Level 2: Moderate ~ 15.3 km
Leader: Cathy johnstone_cathy@hotmail.com. Depart 9 am, Bognor Marsh Conservation Area S, km 29.7 map 29 [approximately 44.538332,-80.782104]. Enter off County Rd 18 (Derry Line). There is a large parking lot suitable for 10 cars. We will be hiking through forest and fields crossing Bighead River and climbing the highest spot in the area.
Saturday, July 3, 2010 – Mountsberg Wildlife Centre. Level 1: Moderate ~ 10 km
Leaders: Sue . Meet at10:00 a.m. at the Mountsberg Wildlife Centre, 2259 Millburough Line, Campbellville [GPS 43.463,-80.025]. Highway 401 east, exit 299 south on Hwy 6, Hamilton, turn left/east onto Campbellville Rd. Turn left/north onto Milburough Line for 1 km to the centre’s entrance. OR take Hwy 401 exit 312, Guelph Line south. Turn right/west onto Campbellville Rd for 4 km and then go north on Milburough Line for 1 km to the centre’s entrance. Established in 1966 with a dam and reservoir to control the Bronte Creek watershed, hiking the wonderful wetland refuge thusly created for many native species is great, as well as for lunch after the hike. Bring water, sunscreen and bug repellent.
Saturday, July 3, 2010 – Oak Ridges Trail E2E Hike 9 of 10. Level 3: Moderate ~ 24.9 km
Leaders: Arthur and Georgia .
Meet at 8:30 a.m. at Woodvale School Road and 9th Line, just north of Ganaraska Road/9. The Oak Ridges Trail Association wesbite.
Sunday, July 4, 2010 – Oak Ridges Trail E2E Hike 10 of 10. Level 3: Moderate ~ 20 km
Leaders: Arthur and Georgia .
Meet at 8:30 a.m. TBA on Hike 8. The Oak Ridges Trail Association wesbite.
Sunday, July 4, 2010 – Bruce Trail, Sydenham Hike 3 of 12. Level 2: Moderate ~ 14.8 km
Leader: Cathy johnstone_cathy@hotmail.com. Depart 9 am, km 44.5, map 30. There is limited roadside parking on Sydenham - St Vincent Townline, north of Hwy 26 [approximately 44.599666,-80.725196]. We will be hiking through Bognor Marsh and crossing a pond on floating boardwalks. Numerous interpretive signs indicate the varied species of wildlife that call this marsh their home. We will have an excellent view of Bighead River Valley, a disappearing waterfall and the foundation remains of a settler's barn and cabin.
Sunday, July 4, 2010 – Hole-in-the-Wall, Bruce Trail at Limehouse. Level 2: Slow ~ 7 km
Leader: Janice . Meet at 12:55 pm for sign-in and carpooling in the plaza behind Burger King at Victoria and Bruce St., Kitchener, near the expressway. Call leader if you wish to meet in Limehouse.
This is a perfect hike for a summer Sunday afternoon, east of Rockwood and Acton. In the wooded area we'll see remnants of the 1850's kilns used in the lime industry and the Bruce Trail follows along escarpment rock to the Hole-in-the-Wall. We will need to climb a wooden ladder here and hop across a narrow crevice but for the most part the trail is generally easy. Great photo-ops of the river flowing into the Credit River watershed as we will also hike the Black Creek Side Trail. From our parking location we will walk a figure 8 loop trail. Bring water and bug spray.
Saturday, July 10, 2010 – Guelph Trails. Level 2, Moderate, ~ 14 km
Leader: Jamie . Meet before 9:00 am for a 9:00 am departure in the parking lot in front of the Golden Griddle Family Restaurant in the Woodlawn Centre, 20 Woodlawn Road East, Guelph [43.566456,-80.275705]. After a car shuttle we walk through the Marden Tract [43.567287,-80.317886], pick up trails through the Ignatius Jesuit Centre, continuing along the north side of Marden Creek to the Speed River eventually arriving on the Guelph Dam. Weather permitting we will have lunch at the dam before returning on a slightly different path to Woodlawn Centre. Sturdy hiking boots recommended. Bring water & lunch. No dogs & no smoking. From Kitchener take Hwy 7 into Guelph & at the Hanlon Expressway keep straight on Hwy 6/Woodlawn Road to the intersection of Woodlawn Road & Woolwich (cemetery on your right). Go straight through the intersection & the Woodlawn Centre will be on the left (Canadian Tire, Staples, etc.). Google Maps directions from Kitchener.
Friday, July 16, 2010 – Rafting, Canoeing and Kayaking on the Grand River |
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