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• Singhampton Crevice Caves Technical Hike

  • When
    21 Aug 2025
  •  
    8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    9 Woodlawn Rd. W., Guelph
  • Spaces left
    4
  • Registered
    8 registrants

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  Trailhead Parking:
  Parking is at : https://maps.app.goo.gl/L6PPvr3bKBLM4Wjo7 and is limited to 5 or six cars so carpooling is recommended

  Carpool:
  Meet in the small parking lot next to CIBC at 9 Woodlawn Rd.. W., at 8:30 AM for an 8:35 AM departure to the trailhead. I will not be at the carpool location so you will have to self organize. I do have room for 3 passengers in my truck leaving from the ranch in Marsville at 9am . DM me if you would like a ride

  Hike Description:
  A technical hike - one that presents significant obstacles and challenges, requiring a higher level of skill, experience, and physical fitness than a hike on a typical hiking trail. The trail on this hike includes rock scrambling, steep sections, and requires the use of hands and feet at times.

  A 10+ Km out and back featuring a visit to Frank's Family Kiln and the Singhampton Crevice Caves. I took my Grandkids here and they had a blast. They were 7 and 9 at the time.

  Distance: 10+ Km, Pace: moderate. Terrain: 3. Hiking time: 2-3 hours.
  Travel time: 3 hours total.
  Carpool is limited to a maximum of 9.

  What to bring:
  2L of water plus an extra 1L, snacks, lunch, first aid kit, sun hat, insect repellant. Hiking poles. Hiking boots required - no sneakers.

  Hike leader:
  Rob Schieck - robert.Schieck@gmail.com

  
  

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• Preservation Park

  • When
    24 Aug 2025
  •  
    8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Preservation Park
  • Registered
    11 registrants

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  Date: Sunday, August 24

  Hike name: Preservation Park

  Check in at 8:15am for hike start at 8:30am

  Hike description: We will meander on the trails through the forest, meadows, and by the wetlands. The trail will have uneven sections, gravel, and grassy sections, and there are a couple of small hills. 

  Pace: 4 km/hr – approximately 8km, 2 hr

  Parking: parking lot at 505 Kortright Rd W, Guelph

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

  Recommended: water, snack, sunscreen, bug spray

  No dogs please. 

  Hike leader: Michelle Lebon, milebon231@gmail.com

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• Bruce Trail - Kelso to Speyside - Linear Shuttle

  • When
    24 Aug 2025
  •  
    8:50 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    The roadside parking on the southeast side of 15 Sideroad, Halton Hills. (43.582968, -79.971787).
  • Spaces left
    9
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  BT Toronto E2E – Day 1: Kelso to Speyside, 13 km

  About the hike:
  Join Joanna on this series of hikes through the Toronto section of the Bruce Trail. This is a series of 4 hikes for an End-to-End (E2E). Whether your goal is to hike Bruce Trail, earn the badge of Toronto section, enjoy the summer/fall hikes, have fun and socialize – you are welcome to come for all or just few of those hikes. The Toronto section (about 50 km) of the Bruce Trail is beautiful. We will walk a little more than 50 km as we will start before the Toronto section boundary and at the end pass the end boundary. Along our trek we will walk on high bridge over the quarry, go through the Hole in the Wall, pass through Silver Creek and Terra Cotta Conservation areas and finally see the Cheltenham Badlands.
  For those whose goal is to earn a badge we will create a log. We can either do it as group for those interested, or each of you can do it themselves. You do have to walk the full length of Toronto section to receive the badge. But if you are not able to join us on one of the hikes, you can finish it on your own.

  Day 1 - Kelso to Speyside:  We will start our hike at Kelso parking lot. We will cross the boundary between Iroquia/Toronto sections and continue along the escarpement with great views. We will pass over the Dufferin Quarry Bridge and finish just after Speyside.

  Where: The Bruce Trail Reference, Edition 30, Maps 11 and 12.
  Length: Approx. 13 km
  Category: Linear with car shuttle.
  Pace and duration: Moderate, 3.25 km/hr. About 4 hours + car shuttle time.
  Hike level: 2 (Moderate). Some hilly sections and uneven terrain; lots of roots and rocks. A little of road walking.

  Meet at 8:50 am at the roadside parking on the southeast side of 15 Sideroad (43.582968, -79.971787). From there we will carpool (we leave 9 am sharp) to the start of the hike at Kelso Conservation main parking lot (43.503204, -79.947548).
  Please be aware that Kelso Conservation area has the entrance fee of 10.50$ plus HST/per person, that you need to pay. You can purchase it online https://ontarioconservationareas.ca/conservation-areas/kelso/

  About the leader:
  Joanna, passionate hiker and backpacker in all seasons and conditions. If she is not plotting a hike or a trip, she is often walking the trails.  A Hike Ontario certified leader, Joanna is a leader with much experience leading for the Grand Valley Trail Association.  Welcome Joanna to the GHTC!

  Hike leader: Joanna: hugyourday@gmail.com | 519-497-2254
  Hike start time: 8:50 meeting; 9 am car shuttle to the starting point - hike will start about 9:20 
  Hike end time: 13:30
  Members only: No.

  If possible, carpool to our meeting point to reduce your carbon footprint and lessen the need for parking space. However please be aware we need some free spots in the car for car shuttles. You can meet Joanna for carpooling at Hwy 401 / Hwy 6 carpool: departure 8:20 am sharp from carpool at Exit 299 Queen St/Brock Rd S (Hwy 6) (43.451356, -80.120937). 

  Joanna

  Joanna Mazur  e: hugyourday@gmail.com

  
  
  

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• Crane Park

  • When
    25 Aug 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Crane Park
  • Registered
    8 registrants

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  Hike name: Crane Park

  Date: Monday, August 25
  

  Check in at 6:15pm for hike start at 6:30pm

  Hike description: We will follow the trail through the forest, by the meadows and the river.  The trail varies with sections of dirt with rocks and roots, and gravel.

  Pace: 4 km/hr – approximately 5 km, 1 ½ hr

  Parking: small parking lot at the end of Stone Rd. W – near Dovercliffe Rd. If the lot is full, please use a nearby side street and walk over to the parking lot.

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

  Recommended: water, snack, sunscreen, bug spray

  No dogs please.

  Hike leader: Michelle Lebon, milebon231@gmail.com

  
  

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• Nature Walk for Health - Smokey Hollow Falls out & back 2

  • When
    26 Aug 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Parking Lot Adjacent to Hidden Valley Playground #2, Lemonville Rd., Burlington
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  This Hike is focused on the goals of the PaRx Program
  Spending time in Nature Busts Stress

  Carpool Option:
  Please notify the hike leader if you will be joining the carpool.  If no one  notifies the leader, there will be no carpool.
  
  If you want to join the carpool and have notified the leader, meet at the Carpool Lot Hwy 401 exit 299 Morriston Queen St/Brock Rd S (Hwy 6) at 8:10 AM for an 8:15 AM departure to the trailhead.  

  Meet at the trailhead:
  The parking lot adjacent to Hidden Valley Playground #2, Lemonville Rd., Burlington. https://maps.app.goo.gl/R6KDAjSx68NbZWFt9

  Hike Description:
  The hike will start at 9:00. We'll walk Hidden Valley Rd., under Hwy. 403 to reach community trails and eventually connect with the Bruce Trail on our way to Smokey Hollow Falls.  These trails follow Grindstone Creek. Several steep climbs on dirt paths. Rocks and roots, rocky outcrops on the Bruce Trail.  Spend 15 minutes at the Falls before heading back.  A good level of fitness is required.

  Length: 9 Km. Pace: 3.5 Km/hour.  Terrain: 2+.  Hiking Time: 2.5 hours.

  What to Bring:
  Snacks, 1.5 L. of water, bug repellant, sunscreen, rain gear, first aid kit, health card. Hiking boots required. Hiking poles helpful but optional.

  Leader:  Ron, ronaldcherry002@gmail.com

  Lunch post hike at a restaurant in Burlington TBD.

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  This hike is a redo of the hike scheduled for last Tuesday. That hike was cancelled because of forecasted rain in the area of the hike. Much of the trail is on a slope where the soil is clay based and becomes very slick under a little rain.

  Cross your fingers in hope that August 26th will be a dry day.

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• Chasing Waterfalls - Smokey Hollow Falls - Shuttle Hike

  • When
    31 Aug 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Stone Road Mall, 435 Stone Rd. W., Guelph
  • Spaces left
    2
  • Registered
    16 registrants

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  This is a Joint GHTC and GVTA Hike - Four Leaders, Two Clubs
  If you are a GVTA Club member please register with your club.
  GHTC Club Members please register here for this hike.

  Carpool Option:
  Meet at 8:00 AM for an 8:15 AM departure from the back parking lot, (by the Parkade),  Stone Road Mall, 435 Stone Rd. W., Guelph.  If you want to make your own way to the trailhead, you must first contact the hike leader to find out where to go. The hike will begin at 9:00.  Back in Guelph about 2:30 PM.

  Hike Description:
  Trailhead is the free parking lot south of Plains Rd. W., adjacent to Spring Gardens Road, across the Go Line from Laking Garden (RBG) - (see map at this link https://maps.app.goo.gl/BKnA8okqqV9SfJpe6)

  Trail end is the parking lot at the end of Old Guelph Rd., Dundas, where it dead ends at Hwy. 6, (see map at this link https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ar9xRup4kpV1rZR2A )

  The hike will begin at 9:00. We'll hike the main Bruce Trail, side trails and community trails, most of which follow Grindstone Creek.  We'll visit Smokey Hollow Falls, aka Great Falls in Waterdown, at about mid-hike.  Lunch by the Falls. Typical Bruce Trail terrain of rocks, rocky outcrops and roots, as well as easier dirt paths to follow. A few steep hills. A good level of fitness is required.

  Length: 18 km. Pace: moderate. Terrain: 2. Hiking time: 4 -5 hours.

  Leaders:
  Rick, rickbosontario@gmail.com
  Vanessa, kathleenvhyland@gmail.com
  Michelle, milebon231@gmail.com

  GVTA Leader:
  Ron, ronaldcherry002@gmail.com

  I led this hike on August 31, 2024 which was then titled Looking for Joe Pye.

  Registration closes August 30, 2025.

  What to Bring:
  Bring at least 2 L. of water, snacks, lunch, sunscreen, bug repellant  health card, personal first aid kit, and a camera to capture Joe Pye. No dogs please.  Hiking boots and a good level of fitness required.  Hiking poles helpful but optional.

   Article on Joe Pye. Another Article on Joe Pye. Another Article on Joe Pye.  Love Joe Pye Weed!

  Joe Pye, Grindstone Creek, August, 2020

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• GHTC Photo Hike, Mill Pond Trail

  • When
    7 Sep 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Mill Pond Trail, Cambridge
  • Registered
    4 registrants

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  GHTC Photo Hike – Mill Pond Trail - Cambridge

  When :- Sunday, September 7th, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM

  Where :- Meet at the Guelph covered bridge parking lot for a 2:10 PM departure. (Alternative meeting place – Milling Road, Cambridge just north of the River on the west side of Guelph Str. at 2:30 PM) Note that parking in Cambridge may be limited.

  Description :- This will be a hike following a portion of the Mill Pond Trail. There could be some interesting reflections on the Mill Pond and hopefully some interesting birds, insects and plants. Bring a camera that you are comfortable using. We will explore the area, at a slow pace, taking lots of time to find some great photographs, finishing in time to be back before dinner.

  [2-2.5 hrs / Level 1. Easy pace 

  Bob Fanning 519 822-5181 or 416 709 3590 (Cell) 

  fanbobam@gmail.com

  
  

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• Bruce Trail - Speyside to Limehouse - Linear Shuttle

  • When
    14 Sep 2025
  •  
    8:50 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    The roadside parking on Sixth Line, Limehouse - where main Trail exits forest (43.658281, -79.985371).
  • Spaces left
    10
  • Registered
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  BT Toronto E2E – Day 2: Speyside to Limehouse, 14 km

  
  

  About the hike:
  Join Joanna on this series of hikes through the Toronto section of the Bruce Trail. This is a series of 4 hikes for an End-to-End (E2E). Whether your goal is to hike Bruce Trail, earn the badge of Toronto section, enjoy the summer/fall hikes, have fun and socialize – you are welcome to come for all or just few of those hikes. The Toronto section (about 50 km) of the Bruce Trail is beautiful. We will walk a little more than 50 km as we will start before the Toronto section boundary and at the end pass the end boundary. Along our trek we will walk on high bridge over the quarry, go through the Hole in the Wall, pass through Silver Creek and Terra Cotta Conservation areas and finally see the Cheltenham Badlands.

  For those whose goal is to earn a badge we will create a log. We can either do it as group for those interested, or each of you can do it themselves. You do have to walk the full length of Toronto section to receive the badge. But if you are not able to join us on one of the hikes, you can finish it on your own.

  Day 2: Speyside to Limehouse: 
  We will start our hike form the Speyside area. Today the main excitement is the Hole-in-the-Wall, series of rock fissures that we will have to go through using a ladder. And the Limehouse kilns. We will finish the hike past the Limehouse trail - just a few kilometers before Silver Creek Conservation Area.

  Where: The Bruce Trail Reference, Edition 30, Map 12.
  Length: Approx. 14 km
  Category: Linear with car shuttle.
  Pace and duration: Moderate, 3.25 km/hr. About 4 hours + car shuttle time.
  Hike level: 2 (Moderate). Some hilly sections and uneven terrain; lots of roots and rocks. A little of road walking.

  Meet at 8:50 am at the  roadside parking on Sixth Line - where main Trail exits forest, Limehouse,  (43.658281, -79.985371). From there we will carpool (we leave 9 am sharp) to the start of the hike,  the roadside parking on the southeast side of 15 Sideroad  (43.582968, -79.971787).
  

  About the leader:
  Joanna, passionate hiker and backpacker in all seasons and conditions. If she is not plotting a hike or a trip, she is often walking the trails.  A Hike Ontario certified leader, Joanna is a leader with much experience leading for the Grand Valley Trail Association.  Welcome Joanna to the GHTC!

  Hike leader:  Joanna: hugyourday@gmail.com | 519-497-2254
  Hike start time : 8:50 meeting; 9 am car shuttle to the starting point - hike will start about 9:20 
  Hike end time : 13:30
  Members only : No.

  Registration closes on September 12 - 11:59 PM

  If possible, carpool to our meeting point to reduce your carbon footprint and lessen the need for parking space. However please be aware we need some free spots in the car for car shuttles. You can meet Joanna for carpooling at Hwy 401 / Hwy 6 carpool: departure 8:10 am sharp from carpool at  Exit 299 Queen St/Brock Rd S (Hwy 6)  (43.451356, -80.120937). 

  Thank you!!

  Joanna Mazur  e: hugyourday@gmail.com

  
  

  
  

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