Guelph Hiking Trail Club upcoming events

Dundas Valley Conservation Area (29 Oct 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026

Hike name: Dundas Valley Conservation Area

Time: 10am-12 pm. Please arrive by 9:45am in the parking lot then we will walk up to the Visitor’s Centre and start the hike.

Carpool option – please email Michelle and we will set a convenient spot to meet

Hike Description: Starting at the main parking lot in Dundas Valley Conservation Area, we will follow forested trails featuring:
Rolling hills, meadows, and several steep inclines
Views of waterfalls, the river, and cascades
Uneven terrain with rocks and exposed roots

Difficulty and Fitness

This hike includes challenging sections and requires good cardiovascular fitness. Please be prepared for sustained climbs and uneven footing.

Pace: 4-5 km/hr, approx. 10 km, 2 – 2 ¼ hrs

Parking: main parking lot - 650 Governors Rd, Dundas, ON – After paying, please drive down the road to the big lot. You will pass a smaller lot, do not go there – keep driving to the second lot.

There is a fee to enter per car ($11.50) or use your Hamilton Conservation Authority Pass

Required: hiking footwear, dress for the weather, I.D., water

Recommended: hiking poles, snack, small first aid kit

No dogs please.

Optional – lunch after the hike at local restaurant

If you have any questions, please contact the hike leader:

Michelle Lebon : milebon231@gmail.com

Halloween Hike (31 Oct 2026)

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Hike name: Halloween Hike

Location: Ignatius Jesuit Centre

When: Oct. 31, 2026

Time: 9:00am - 11:00am

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

Location: 5420 Hwy 6, Guelph (north of Woodlawn Rd)

Hike description:Come out for a morning of tricks and treats as we hike along the trail. We will mostly follow the trail around the perimeter including through the forests, by the meadows and gardens. The trail varies with sections of dirt with rocks and roots and grassy lanes. From a broad path to narrow footpaths through open fields, upland forests and cedar swamps. Feel free to dress up as your favourite spooky character or stay fitted as a hiker to enjoy the crunch of leaves beneath your steps, the changing of colours, and the smell of autumn in the air.

Pace: 4 km/hr – approximately 6.3 km, 2 hr

Parking: 5420 Hwy 6, Guelph (north of Woodlawn Rd) – enter and drive through along the laneway – use the second lot

Required: hiking shoes, dress for the weather, I.D

Recommended: water, snack, sunscreen, bug spray

No dogs please.

Hike leaders:

Tanya Simpraga tsimpraga@yahoo.com 226-791-4565

RichardWeppler, richardweppler3@gmail.com 519-994-0255

Spencer Gorge (8 Nov 2026)

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration is now closed

Spencer Gorge

We will visit the bottom of Sydenham, Tew's and Webster's Falls on the north side of Dundas. We will take the BT's Tew's Falls Sidetrail to climb up to "The Peak" overlooking the town and the valley. With the leaves off the trees, the better to see the cliffs, rapids and boulders along the creeks.

Level 2++ due to some unmaintained trails and a stiff climb up the Escarpment

Distance: 13 km

Pace moderate

Bring a lunch, water/drink

Meet to carpool at the covered bridge lot on Gordon Street at 9 AM. (Or, meet the carpool on the west side of the Dundas Driving Park at about 9:45.)

Leader: Bill Mungall: mungallbill@gmail.com

Wednesday hikes (11 Nov 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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.

Wednesday hikes (18 Nov 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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.

Wednesday hikes (25 Nov 2026)

Wed, 25 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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.

Wednesday hikes (2 Dec 2026)

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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.