Rescheduled to November 8th. Please check the calendar for the new posting.
About this hike: This is a linear hike on city pathways, wooded trail and views of the Grand River with some undulating areas. We start on a side trail, Blue Heron Trail which eventually comes to a steep incline and is a habitat for Carolinian plants. This trail leads us to the GVT by an old solitary oak tree. Along the river to a pedestrian bridge which have some ascends and descends, an old gravel pit, Wilkes Dam and loop around Brant Conservation Area. We continue on the Gordon Glove Memorial pathway to our cars. It truly is a beautiful area!
About this series: Jewels of Grand Valley Trail is a series of hikes highlighting the beautiful parts of GVT in all 4 sections. Those hikes will range from about 6 km to 15 km. They will be led by Jeanette, Jane, Eva and Brandon through months of August to October. Come and enjoy the beauty of our trail!
Leader: Jeanette Vincent
Contact: vincentjeanette1604@gmail.com
About the Hike Leader: A hike leader for over 20 years, locally and for the Bruce Trail Conservancy. In the year 2000 Jeanette participated in Greg Vincent's End-to-End of the Bruce Trail and it was then that she was hooked. Every year since she has been on hiking holidays out of the country. Jeanette continues Greg's Legacy of relaxing hiking weekends which they both led together
Where: Brantford
Length: 15 km
Category: Car shuttle
Pace and duration: Moderate, 3.5/4 km/hr. About 5 hours including lunch + car shuttle time.
Hike level: Moderate (2). Mainly flat, paved, maintained paths and wooded areas.
Parking and departure: Meet at 9:15 am sharp to be ready for a 9:30 am car shuttle departure to the starting point. Meeting point and roadside parking along Grand River Ave. (Brantford), (43.13868, -80.270905) at the dead end of Grand River Ave on the northeast side of Lorne Park Bridge beneath the armouries; access the Lorne Park Bridge section of the GVT from Scarfe Ave.
Carpooling: At 9:30 we will carpool to the start of our hike, end of Kraemer's Way beside the paved S C Johnson Trail, 350 m west of Oak Park Rd / Hardy Rd intersection, near start of the Blue Heron Access Trail (43.158050, -80.338450).
Directions: Please use your favourite GPS app to obtain directions.
What to wear and bring: This is a fall hike, please dress accordingly to the weather and hopefully the sun will be shining for us, bring a hat and sunscreen, sunglasses. If rain is forecasted, bring rain gear. Wear good hiking boots. Hiking poles are optional if you like using them. Bring water, snacks and pack a lunch - we will stop for lunch on the trail.
Sorry, no dogs on GVTA hikes with the exception of certified service dogs.
ALL ARE WELCOME ON OUR HIKES. Membership is encouraged as it helps to support our trails, $30 per household. To become a member please go to:
https://www.gvta.on.ca/Membership.
