IROQUOIA FALL HIKES 2014

IROQUOIA FALL HIKES 2014 Iroquoia End to End (Wednesdays) Let s hike the Iroquois section as an End-to-End, once a month, for 10 easy hikes! Most of the hikes will be approx. 12 km. long, with a few exceptions. We will start in September, 2014 and finish in June, 2015 (weather permitting). Hikes are listed as E2E1, E2E2, etc. Hikes are listed in the Hikers R Us section of this newsletter. In the case of inclement weather (in the winter), we ll do a substitute hike in the Cambridge area and a make-up hike at a later date. *Please make sure you RSVP, so your leader can notify you about any last minute changes. Leader: RSVP: langlaislouise@gmail.com 519-654-0282. EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT CULHAM TRAIL MISSISSAUGA 1.5-2 hrs Brisk pace. Meet at Riverwood Visual Arts Centre in Mississauga. The centre is located just north of Burnhamthorpe Rd. between Mississauga Rd and Creditview Rd on Riverwood Park Lane. We will meet at 6:00 pm. in the parking lot at the top of the hill and hike along the Culham trail. Hike is cancelled if there is heavy rain. Leader: Nancy Stevens nancystevens7@gmail.com EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT starts Aug. 27 - Walk for Health and Fun (1.5hrs at a Moderate to Fast Pace) Climb the steps and walk the streets and trails of West Hamilton. Meet at 7:10 pm. at the corner of Mohawk and Upper Paradise in the Westcliffe Mall parking lot (near Food Basics). Come along for a brisk, aerobic walk. Hike is cancelled if there is heavy rain. We will continue hiking sections of the Bruce Trail as long as daylight permits. Leader: Paul Lewis - (905) 331-8600 or email: outdooractive@hotmail.com EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT - Grimsby Hikes Thursdays 7:00 pm. 1.5 hours. Meet at Lions Club Pool Parking Lot, off Main St., just west of Mountain St. lights. Hike cancelled in poor weather. Hike Difficulty, Med. Wear appropriate footwear and bring water. Sometimes uneven terrain, hike routes to be varied. Optional pub stop after hike. Leader: Don Matheson 905-309-9624 don.matheson123@gmail.com (Alternate Contact: Bruce Manion bamontrails@cogeco.ca) EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT - Burlington Waterfront 2 hrs. Meet at 7:30 pm. in the Lakeshore Road parking lot just east of the Waterfront Centre and restaurant for abrisk walk along Lake Ontario, to the canal and back. Hike cancelled in poor weather. Pace - brisk. Terrain - easy. Leader: Lorne Carruthers. For information call

Lorne at 905-315-8762 or email: l.carruthers@hotmail.com FEATURE HIKE Christmas Lunch and Hike (Everyone is welcome) Nov. 25 Al and Barb Hutchison would like to invite all Bruce Trail hikers and anyone that hiked with the slowpokes to come to a Christmas lunch and hike. The hike will start at Shell Park on the Lakeshore Rd. east of Burloak Drive in Oakville at 10:00 am. The hike is an hour and a half. The lunch will be at Tuckers Market Place on the South Service Road near Guelph Line in Burlington at 12:00 noon. We have reserved a room for the group and you must call Barb 905.639.1771 to register by November 18 so that she can confirm the numbers. This will be a great opportunity to mix and mingle with old and new friends. The hike will be on some trails, some street walking and some by the lake. In case of bad weather we will still have the lunch. GENERAL HIKES Thurs. Sept. 4 - Tyandaga Evening Walk - 6 km. (1.5 hrs) Meet at 7:00 pm at Kerncliff Park (old quarry) parking lot on Kerns Road, Burlington. Hike sections of the Bruce Trail and side trails while still light. Directions: Take Brant Street north, left on North Service Road to Kerns Road. Go North on Kerns Road to below the escarpment. Parking lot entrance is on your right. Please be aware that you no longer can come south on Kerns Road from Dundas Street. Hike Cancelled if there is heavy rain. Pace: Medium. Terrain: Moderate. Leader: Paul Lewis (905) 331-8600, or email: outdooractive@hotmail.com Sat. Sept. 6 - Webster s Falls to Tiffany Falls - Iroquoia Section - 17 km. This 17 km. shuttle hike will take approximately 5 hours and is at a medium pace over strenuous terrain. Map 8. There is no dropout point. No dogs please. Depart: 9:00 am. Tiffany Falls parking lot, at km 45.0, Wilson Street E, Ancaster. GPS Coordinates: N43 14.437', W79 57.592' Directions: Hike Description: An opportunity to visit Webster's Falls, Tews Falls, Canterbury Falls, Sherman Falls, and Tiffany Falls, all in the same hike. Parking fee required at the Conservation Area. Remember to bring a snack lunch, 2 litres of drinking water, sunscreen and insect repellent. Hike Leader: Bob Humphreys walk2tobermory@gmail.com 519-501-1567 Sat. Sept. 6 - Iroquoia Heights - approx. 8 km. - 3 hrs. Meet for a 9:30 am. start in the parking lot of Chedoke Golf Club in the west end of Hamilton, off Aberdeen Avenue next to Hwy. 403. Go to the far east end of the parking area, facing the golf course (look for Chedoke Park on Map 8 of the Bruce Trail

Reference Guide, near km. 37.7). We ll hike up the Chedoke Radial Trail into Iroquoia Heights Conservation Area, looping around trails, then return. One of the most populated deer areas in Hamilton. Pace: Leisurely (3 km. / hr. or less). Difficulty of terrain: Moderate. Leader: Gary Wrathall 905-681-6167 (Burlington) gary.wrathall@sympatico.ca. For any questions, call or e-mail no later than 5 p.m. day before hike. Sat. Sept. 6-11 km BEST OF NIAGARA - WINERY & TASTING HIKES Meet at 10:00 am. at Mike Weir Wine parking lot, 4041 Locust Lane Beamsville. Carpool to Vineland Estate Winery, 3620 Moyer Rd. Vineland. Hike back. Pace - Medium. Terrain - Moderate. Leaders -Susan Meinzinger 905-945-7065 suszinger@hotmail.com. Bruce Manion 289-235-9192 bamontrails@cogeco.ca Sat. Sept. 6 - Car Hike, Avon Trail (Map 1) - 23 km. Depart 8:30 am. Avon Trail Map 1, Km. 0.0. From Toronto 401 west. Turn on Hwy 7/8 to St Marys, turn right on Rd. 123 Water St, to parking lot behind tennis court across from old quarries. Car shuttle to Km. 23.0. Map 2, Line 33. Hike back along north shore of Wildwood Lake and across country to St Marys. No dropouts,end to End #1 of 6. Pace: Brisk. Terrain: Moderate. Leader: Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm. Sun. Sept. 7 - Car Hike, Avon Trail (Map 2) - 23 km. Depart 8:30 am. Avon Trail, Map 3, Km 45.5. Toronto West to Hwy 7/8 west to St. Marys and Stratford. Road side parking on junction of Rd 110 and 7/8. No dropouts, End to End #2 of 6, Hiking boots, no dogs. Pace: Brisk. Terrain: Moderate. Leader: Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm. Sun. Sept. 7 - Gentle hike at Mountsberg Conservation - +/- 4km Meet at 10:30 am. at Mountsberg Conservation Area in the parking area. From Highway 6 or Guelph Line follow Campbellville Road to Milburough Line and then go north for 1 km to park entrance. Halton Conservation Area pass or entrance fee applies. This is a loop walk. Bring water and snack. Suitable for all ages. No dogs please. Leisurely, moderate. Leader: Valerie Dobson 905-828-1729 VMDhiker@gmail.com. Sat. Sept. 13-10 km. BEST OF NIAGARA - WINERY & TASTING HIKES Meet at 10:00 am. at Rosewood Estate Winery & Meadery parking lot, 4352 Mountainview Rd. ( south of King St) Beamsville. Carpool to Tawse Winery, 3955 Cherry Rd. Vineland. Hike back. Pace - medium.terrain - moderate Leaders - Susan Meinzinger 905-945-7065 suszinger@hotmail.com Bruce Manion 289-235-9192 bamontrails@cogeco.ca Sat. Sept. 13 - Speyside to Limehouse - Approx. 10 km. Meet for a 9:30 am. start in the parking lot below the school in Limehouse on 22 Sideroad, west of Trafalgar Road or east off of Highway 25. (Be careful if using 22

Sideroad coming from Highway 25. It has a break in it at Fourth Line.) Map 12. We will car pool back to Peartree Parking Lot on Sideroad 15, west of Highway 25 at Speyside. Pace - Medium. Terrain - Moderate, with some very rocky sections. Bring water and a lunch or snack. Leader: Anne Armstrong 905-337-3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com Sun. Sept. 14 - Schneider s Farm, Waterloo - 14 km. Meet for a 9:00 am. start from the Zehrs Parking lot at Fischer Hallman Rd. N. and Erb St. Waterloo. Schneider s Farm Waterloo is on the Waterloo Moraine and is The Best Kept Secret in Waterloo. Good trails through rolling hills - left by the last glacier. Great hike for kids, drop out at half way point if needed. Pace- medium. Terrain - moderate. Leader: Greg Vincent 519.579.8210 vincent.greg@gmail.com Sun. Sept. 14 - Eramosa Karst - 5-6 km. Meet at 10:00 am. at Valley Park on Paramount Drive, south of Mud St. in East Hamilton Mountain. We will do a loop hike of the Eramosa Karst, via a neighborhood trail. Pace - medium. Terrain - moderate. Map 7. Leader: Vern Erickson 905-667-4370, verickson@cogeco.ca. Tues. Sept. 16 - East Burlington Evening Walk - 5 km (1.5 hrs) Meet at 7:00 pm. at the SW corner of Appleby Mall parking lot on New Street and Appleby Line (By the Beer Store). Hike various streets and trails including the bike path and Sherwood Forest Park. Optional après hike stop for ice cream. Hike cancelled if there is heavy rain. Pace - moderate. Terrain - easy. Leader: Paul Lewis 905-331-8600, or email: outdooractive@hotmail.com Sat. Sept. 20-10 km BEST OF NIAGARA - WINERY & TASTING HIKES Meet at 10:00 am. at Malivoire Wine Company upper parking lot. 4260 King St East Beamsville. Carpool to Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery Staff Ave., Jordan. Hike back. Pace - medium. Terrain - moderate. Leaders - Susan Meinzinger 905-945-7065 suszinger@hotmail.com Bruce Manion 289-235-9192 bamontrails@cogeco.ca Fri.-Sun. Sept. 19, 20, 21 - Tobermory - 10km/day Enjoy an End of Summer Weekend of relaxed walking in the Tobermory area on the trails in the National Park, Burnt Point Loop, Cyprus Lake to Georgian Bay and Lake Huron shore. The views are too good to rush by, we will savour them gently. Our walks are slower and shorter than regular hikes, just right for new hikers and those wanting a relaxed weekend. We will see both Lake Huron and Georgian Bay at their highest levels in many years. We stay and have our meals at a comfortable hotel in Tobermory that overlooks Little Tub Harbour. Great walking for older children. Pace - medium, Terrainmoderate. For more information please contact the leader Greg Vincent 519.579.8210 or vincent.greg@gmail.com

Sat. Sept. 27-2 hr. Doors Open Grimsby Historical Grimsby Beach Tour Meet at 10:00 am. Grimsby Beach Hall, 10 Grand Avenue. Historical Loop Tour. Grimsby Park, the Chautauqua of Canada, became the site of a summer-long Methodist revival event in 1859 and, over time, evolved into a colourful cottage resort and amusement park. Many of the distinctive Victorian cottages have been retained. Walking tours will re-tell the story of a week of murder, fire and the outbreak of the Great War in 1914. Pace - leisurely. Terrain - easy. Leaders - Bruce Manion 289-235-9192 bamontrails@cogeco.ca Susan Meinzinger 905-945-7065 suszinger@hotmail.com Sat. Sept. 27 - Albion Falls to Battlefield Park - approx. 10 km. 3.5 hrs. Meet for a 9:30 am. start in the parking lot of Battlefield Park in Stoney Creek, off King Street next to Centennial Parkway (see Map 6 of the Bruce Trail Reference Guide). We ll car pool to the parking lot overlooking Albion Falls on Hamilton s east mountain (the lot with the sign King s Forest Park, on Mountain Brow Boulevard near Limeridge Road, see Map 7 of the Bruce Trail Reference Guide) Pace: Leisurely (3 km./hr. or less). Difficulty of terrain: Moderate (small hills, some rocky footing). Leader: Gary Wrathall 905-681-6167 (Burlington) gary.wrathall@sympatico.ca. For any questions, call or e- mail no later than 5 p.m. day before hike. Sat. Sept. 27 - DOG Hike - Stoney Creek 7.5 km. Meet at 8:30 am. on MacDui Drive, Km 15.7. We will hike to McNeilly Rd and back. Dogs are welcome but must be leashed. Scoop your own dog s poop! (bring water for your dog as well) Terrain - Moderate.Pace - Brisk. Map 6. Leader: Michael McDonald 905-928-5324 michaeldouglasmcdonald@gmail.com Sun. Sept. 28 - Hilton Falls/Halton Agreement Forest - Approx. 14 km. Meet for a 10:00 am.. start in the parking lot of Hilton Falls Conservation Area on No. 5 Sideroad (also Campbellville Rd. and Regional Rd. 9). Map 11. We will explore the trails of the Conservation Area and Halton Agreement Forest. The loop will include the Falls twice and the Five Bridges Trail. Pace: Medium. Terrain: Moderate. Parking fee in effect or Conservation Area pass. Bring a lunch. Optional pub stop afterwards. Leader: Phill Armstrong 905-337-3937. Sun. Sept. 28 - R.B.G. Arboretum - 7-8 km. Meet at 10:00 am. in the parking lot at York Road and Valley Road in Dundas. We will do a loop hike on the R.B.G. North Shore trails. Pace - medium. Terrain - moderate. Map 8. Leader: Vern Erickson 905-667-4370, verickson@cogeco.ca. Sat. Oct. 4-3hrs/3 wineries BEST OF NIAGARA - WINERY & TASTING HIKES Meet at 10:00 am. at Sue-Ann Staff. 3210 Staff Ave., Jordan. Loop Hike into JORDAN'S PIONEER DAYS. Pace - Medium. Terrain - moderate. Leaders - Bruce Manion 289-235-9192 bamontrails@cogeco.ca Susan Meinzinger 905-945-7065 suszinger@hotmail.com

Sat. Oct. 4 - Red Hill Valley - 8-10 km. Meet at 10:00 am.at the Mud Street parking lot near Pritchard Road in East Hamilton Mountain. We will car-pool to Van Wagner's Beach and hike back on the Red Hill Valley Trail. Pace - medium. Terrain - moderate. Maps 6 & 7. Leader: Vern Erickson 905-667- 4370, verickson@cogeco.ca. Sat. Oct. 4 - Car hike - Avon Trail (Map 3) - 20 km. Depart 8:30 am. Avon Trail, Map 3, Km 45.5. Toronto West to Hwy7/8 to St Marys and Stratford. Roadside parking junction of Hwy 7/8and Rd 110. Car shuttle to Km 64.6 Map 4 Avon Trail. Hike back through the country side. No dropouts, End to End #3 of 6, Hiking boots, no dogs. Pace: Brisk. Terrain: Moderate. Leader: Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm. Sun. Oct. 5 - Car Hike, Avon Trail (Map 4) - 20 km. Depart 8:30 am. Avon Trail Map 5,Km 64.6. Toronto West to Hwy 7/8 to St Mary /Stratford. West on Hwy 7/8, right on Rd. 104 past Ratzburg near Lisbon Cemetery. Car shuttle to Km. 84.7, Map 5 Avon Trail. Hike back across country side. No dropout, End to End #4 of 6, Hiking boots, no dogs. Pace: Brisk. Terrain: Moderate. Leader: Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm. Sun. Oct. 5 - Gentle Hike at Scotsdale Farm - +/- 4 km. Meet at 10:30 am. at Scottsdale Farm, Bennett Heritage Side Trail parking lot, Map 13 Ed. 27.0 Go north on Trafalgar Road. Enter from Trafalgar Road 1.7 km northwest of Highway 7. This is a loop walk combining the main trail and side trails. Bring water and snack. No dogs please. Suitable for all ages. Leisurely, moderate. Leader: Valerie Dobson 905-828-1729 VMDhiker@gmail.com. Sun. Oct. 5 - Bruce Trail in the Waterdown area - 15 km. Meet for a 9:00 am. start from km 67.6 map 9. From the centre of Waterdown take Main St. South, follow to Snake Rd. and continue to where Bruce Trail crosses, approx. 2 km. Today we walk through Waterdown Woods with lookouts to Burlington and Lake Ontario, past Grindstone Creek and Smoky Hollow. Pace- medium. Terrain - moderate. Leader: Greg Vincent (519) 579-8210 vincent.greg@gmail.com Sat. October 11 - A Burlington View - approx. 10 km. 3 hrs. Meet for 9:30 am. start in the parking lot of Kerncliff Park on Kern s Road in Burlington, below the Escarpment. If arriving by car, access is only by driving northbound on Kern s Road. We ll car pool to the spot where the Bruce Trail reaches No. 1 Sideroad east of Guelph Line (see Map 9 of the Bruce Trail Reference Guide, km. 83.3) Pace: Leisurely (3 km./hr. or less). Difficulty of terrain: Moderate (a few hills). Leader: Gary Wrathall 905-681-6167 (Burlington) gary.wrathall@sympatico.ca. For any questions, call or e- mail no later than 5 p.m. day before hike.

BEST OF NIAGARA - WINE & TASTING HIKES Sat. Oct. 11-10 km. Meet at 10:00 am. at Megalomaniac (John Howard Cellars of Distinction) 3930 Cherry Ave Vineland. Carpool to parking lot on Mountainview Rd Beamsville Med/Moderate. Leaders: Susan Meinzinger 905-945-7065 suszinger@hotmail.com Bruce Manion 289-235-9192 bamontrails@cogeco.ca Sat. Oct. 11 - Speyside, Toronto Section - 15 km. This 15 km. shuttle hike will take approximately 5 hours and is at a medium pace over moderate terrain. Map 11 & 12. There is no dropout point. No dogs please. Depart: 9:00 am. Sideroad 15 in Speyside, at km. 11.9. GPS Coordinates: N43 35.000', W79 58.281' Directions: Take Highway 25 north from the 401 to Speyside, turn right on Sideroad 15, and drive 500 metres to the meeting point, parking carefully on the side of the road. From there we will drive to the start and hike back. Hike Description: A great way to build up an appetite for Thanksgiving turkey. We will hike part of the Hilton Falls Side Trail, Vanderleck Side Trail, and the Speyside North and South Side Trails, linked together by part of the main trail. Remember to bring a snack lunch, plenty of drinking water, and sunscreen. Hike Leader: Bob Humphreys walk2tobermory@gmail.com 519-883-1840 between 7:00pm and 10:00pm. Sun. Oct.12 - Car hike, Toronto Section, Hilton Falls (Maps 11/12) - 22 km. Depart 8:30 am. Map 11, Km 9.2 of Hilton Falls Side Trail Parking lot. Parking lot on Sixth Line. Loop hike the Hilton Side Trail. No dropouts, no dogs. Pub stop after. Pace: Brisk. Terrain: Moderate. Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm. WINTER HIKE SUBMISSIONS DUE Sat. Oct. 18- Crawford Lake Interpretive Hike - 1.5-2 hrs Meet by 10:30 am. at the back of the Trail Centre at Crawford Lake for an interpretive walk of the area. This walk is in conjunction with the Giants Rib Discovery Centre. www.giantsrib.ca. Entrance fee. Pace - leisurely. Terrain - moderate. Leader: Paul Toffoletti 905-634-2642 Sat. Oct. 18 - City View Hike 1-18km Meet at 8:00 am. at the parking lot of Sam Lawrence Park km 34.4. We will hike to Iroquoia Heights Conservation Area and then hike back. This is a great chance to see how city and nature coexist. Terrain - Moderate. Pace - Brisk. Map 8. Leader: Michael McDonald 905-928-5324 michaeldouglasmcdonald@gmail.com Fri.-Sun. Oct. 17, 18, 19 - Tobermory - 10km/day Autumn Weekend of relaxed walking in the Tobermory area on the trails in the National Park, Burnt Point Loop, Cyprus Lake to Georgian Bay and Lake Huron shore. The views

are too good to rush by, we will savour them gently. Our walks are slower and shorter than regular hikes, just right for new hikers and those wanting a relaxed weekend. We will see both Lake Huron and Georgian Bay at their highest levels in many years. Hopefully some Fall colours remain. We stay and have our meals at a comfortable hotel in Tobermory that overlooks Little Tub Harbour. Great walking for older children. Pace - medium, Terrain - moderate. For more information please contact the leader Greg Vincent 519.579.8210 or vincent.greg@gmail.com Sat. Oct.18 - Caledon Section - 12km. 4 Hours The pace will be leisurely, over moderate terrain. No dropout. No dogs please. Bring water and lunch / snack. Depart 9:30 am from km 33.8 Map 16. Innis Lake and Finnerty Sideroad. CAUTION: This hike is primarily on the road, and is suitable for hikers who are doing the end-to-end for their badge. Wear lighter shoes. This hike is from Escarpment & Kennedy to Innis Lake & Finnerty; km 21.8 to 33.8. Leaders: Peter Leeney and Judy Leeney, (905) 822-1877 Mon-Thur before 10 pm. or peter.leeney@utoronto.ca BEST OF NIAGARA - WINE & TASTING HIKES Sat. Oct. 18-3hrs/4 wineries Meet at 10:00 am. at Buttler's Barrack',s John St., Niagara-on-the-Lake. Loop Hike. Med/Moderate. Leaders: Bruce Manion 289-235-9192 bamontrails@cogeco.ca Susan Meinzinger 905-945-7065 suszinger@hotmail.com Sun. Oct. 19 - Cityview Park to Waterdown Loop - Approx. 10 km. Meet for a 10:00 am. start in the south parking lot of City View Park, on the east side of Kerns Road. (If coming south from Highway 5 it is the second turn on the left. If you are coming north on Kerns Rd. it is the first right turn after you reach the top of the curvy hill.) We will do a loop hike to Smokey Hollow and back, using the McNally Side Trail. Map 9. Pace - Medium. Terrain - Moderate with some rocky sections. Bring water and a lunch or snack. Leader: Anne Armstrong - 905-337-3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com Sun. Oct. 19 - Mono Cliffs Park - 10-14 km. Meet for a 9:00 am. start 2nd line EHS, north of the 20th SR. Map 19. Pace - medium. Terrain - strenuous. Bring a water and a lunch or snack. Leashed dogs welcome. Leader: Louise Langlais RSVP langlaislouise@gmail.com 519-654-0282. OCT. 25/26 - OFFICIAL IROQUOIA END TO END WEEKEND (See article elsewhere in this newsletter.) BEST OF NIAGARA - WINERY & TASTING HIKES Sat. Oct. 25-3hr/4 wineries 3210 Meet at 10:00 am. at Pillitteri Estate Winery, 1696 Niagara Stone Rd., Niagara on the Lake. Loop Hike. Med/Moderate. Leaders: Bruce Manion 289-235-9192 bamontrails@cogeco.ca Susan Meinzinger 905-945-7065 suszinger@hotmail.com

Sat. Oct. 25 - Rockcliffe Trails - 7-8 km. Meet at 10:00 am. in front of the Walmart Supercentre on Dundas Street (Hwy. 5) in Waterdown. We will do a loop hike on the Rockcliffe Trails (Clappison Woods). Pace medium. Terrain - moderate. Map 9. Leader: Vern Erickson 905-667-4370, verickson@cogeco.ca. Sat. Oct. 25 - Car Hike, Avon Trail (Map 5) - 15 km. Depart 8:30 am. Avon Trail, Map 5 Km. 80.8. From Toronto West on 401 to 7/8 to Stratford west on 7/8. Right on Rd. 12. Notre Dame Dr to Josephsbury. Car shuttle to Km. 95.5, Map 6. Hike back through country side to Josephsburg. No dropout, End to End #5 of 6, Hiking boots. Pace: Brisk. Terrain: Moderate. Leader: Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm. Sun. Oct. 26 - Car Hike, Avon Trail (Map 6) - 16 km. Depart 8:30 am. Map 6. Km 111.8. From Toronto west on Highway 401 to Highway 7/8. Turn off north to Conestoga Parkway, Hwy 85, right on Sawmill Rd left on Golf Course Rd. No dropouts, End to End #6 of 6, No dogs. Pace: Brisk Terrain: Moderate. Leader: Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm. Sun. Oct. 26 - STEPS, STEPS, STEPS, STEPS! - (3.5 hrs-4 hrs) An energetic way to start your Day! Back again this year! Meet at 9:00 am. at the top of the Chedoke Stairs on Scenic Drive at Upper Paradise on the West Mountain. We will then carpool to Albion Falls, and do all 7 sets of escarpment stairs, including the new Kenilworth & Uli s Stairs. In between the sets of stairs we will hike parts of the Bruce Trail and the Rail Trails. The fall colours should still be out! Hike is cancelled if there is heavy rain. Pace - Medium. Terrain - moderate. Directions: From Garth Street take Scenic Drive west to Upper Paradise. The parking lot is on your right (across from the start of Upper Paradise) If there is no room in the parking lot you can park on the street. From the 403, take the Linc to Golf Links and turn left on Golf Links that becomes Mohawk. Then turn left (north) on to Upper Paradise until the end at Scenic Drive (parking lot will be straight ahead) Leader: Paul Lewis (905) 331-8600, or email: outdooractive@hotmail.com BEST OF NIAGARA - WINERY & TASTING HIKES HIKE and YOGA INTRODUCTION bring own mat Sat. Nov. 1-3 hrs. Meet at 10:00 am. at Mike Weir Wine, 4041 Locust Lane, Beamsville. Loop Hike. Leisurely/Easy/ Gentle Yoga. Leaders - Susan Meinzinger 905-945-7065 suszinger@hotmail.com Bruce Manion 289-235-9192 bamontrails@cogeco.ca NOV. 1/2 IROQUOIA OFFICIAL END TO END

Sun. Nov. 2 - Toronto Beach Boardwalk - 10 km. Meet for a 9:30 am. departure from the Beaches Branch Toronto Public Library, Queen St. East, just west of Lee Ave. Greg s Transit of the Boardwalk. Join Greg, born and dragged up in the Beach, as we walk the Boardwalk end to end. We start through Kew Beach Park to the Boardwalk, head west to Ashbridge s Bay then east to Nursewood Ave. returning to the Library approx. 12:30. Great hike for kids, drop outs as you need them. Pace - medium, Terrain - easy. Leader: Greg Vincent (519) 579-8210 vincent.greg@gmail.com BEST OF NIAGARA - WINERY & TASTING HIKES HIKE and YOGA INTRODUCTION bring own mat Sat. Nov. 1-3 hrs. Meet at 10:00 am. at Mike Weir Wine, 4041 Locust Lane, Beamsville. Loop Hike. Leisurely/Easy/ Gentle Yoga. Leaders - Susan Meinzinger 905-945-7065 suszinger@hotmail.com Bruce Manion 289-235-9192 bamontrails@cogeco.ca Sat. Nov. 8 - Mount Nemo - 8-12 km. Meet at Mount Nemo at 9:00 am. Map 10. GPS coordinates 43.417128 79.882024. Mount Nemo is north of Highway 5 and south of Derry Road, on the east side of Guelph Line. Pace - medium. Terrain - moderate. Bring water and a lunch or snack. Leashed dogs are welcome. Parking fee or Conservation Area pass. Leader: Louise Langlais RSVP langlaislouise@gmail.com 519-654-0282 Sat. Nov. 8 - Caledon Section - 10 km. 4 Hours Hockley Valley, Map 18/19. A 10 km hike at a leisurely pace, some hills, 4 hours. This hike is the final hike of six to complete the Caledon Hills Section. It will go from Hockley Road to the north end of Caledon Section. No dropout, Beginners, Hiking boots, No dogs please, Bring water and lunch / snack. Depart 9:30 am. Map 19, from 3rd Line EHS and Mono Centre Road. Park on the west side of 3 rd Line, south of Mono Centre Rd. Take Hwy. 10 north of Orangeville. Pass Hockley Rd. and in 9 km. turn right at Mono Centre Rd (flashing amber light). Follow for 7 km. to 3rd Line. Turn right for parking on shoulder. Mod-3. Leaders: Peter Leeney and Judy Leeney, (905) 822-1877 Mon-Thur before 10 pm. or peter.leeney@utoronto.ca Sat. Nov. 8 - Winona to Devil s Punchbowl - approx. 9 km. 3 hrs. Meet for 9:30 am. start at the Devil s Punchbowl Conservation Area, atop the Niagara Escarpment on Ridge Road, off Cenntennial Parkway in Stoney Creek (see Map 6 of the Bruce Trail Reference Guide at km. 19.4). Park along the road side. We ll car pool to road side parking at Fifty Road atop the Escarpment, and hike back using the main Bruce Trail and a side trail. Pace: Leisurely (3 km./hr. or less). Difficulty of terrain: Moderate to strenuous (some hills & climbs)). Leader: Gary Wrathall 905-681-6167 (Burlington) gary.wrathall@sympatico.ca. For any questions, call or e-mail no later than 5 p.m. day before hike.

Sat. Nov. 8 - Car hike Level II/III - Elgin Trail - 20 km. Depart 8:00 am. Tim Hortons. 401 west to Exit 186, Wellington Road south to Tim Hortons, south of 401. Car shuttle to Railroad Trestle Bridge on Hwy 4 on to Port Stanley. Hike back along Kettle Creek. No dropouts, End to End #1 of 2, Hiking boots, no dogs. Pace: Brisk. Terrain: Moderate. Leader: Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm. Sun. Nov. 9 - Car hike Level II/III - Elgin Trail - 18 km. Depart 8:00 am. North on Hwy 4. Park on sideroad. Drive to Southdel Drive and than carpool to start of hike. Car shuttle to Railroad Trestle bridge. Hike back along Creek and through countryside to end on trail. No dropouts, End to End #2 of 2, Hiking boots, no dogs. Pace: Brisk. Terrain: Strenuous. Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm Sun. Nov. 9 - Rattlesnake to Kelso Conservation Area - Approx. 10 km. Meet for a 9:30 am. start in the furthest west (largest) parking lot of Kelso Conservation Area, off Tremaine Rd. Map 11.We will carpool to the lower parking lot of Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area and hike back to Kelso. Pace - Medium. Terrain - Moderate, with some road walking and rocky sections. Bring water and a lunch. Parking fee in effect or Conservation Area pass. Leader: Anne Armstrong 905-337-3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com BEST OF NIAGARA - WINERY & TASTING HIKES Sat. Nov.15-3Hrs/3 Wineries Meet at 10:00 am. at Trius Winery at Hillebrand, HWY 55, Virgil. Loop Hike. Med/Moderate. Leaders: Bruce Manion 289-235-9192 bamontrails@cogeco.ca Susan Meinzinger 905-945-7065 suszinger@hotmail.com Sat. Nov. 15 - Limehouse to Speyside, Toronto Section - 12 km. 4 Hours This 12 km. shuttle hike will take approximately 4 hours and is at a medium pace over moderate terrain. Map 12. There is no dropout point. No dogs please. Depart: 9:00 am. Sideroad 15 in Speyside, at km. 11.9. GPS Coordinates: N43 35.000', W79 58.281' Directions: Take Highway 25 north from the 401 to Sideroad 15 in Speyside, turn right and drive for 500 metres, and park carefully on the side of the road. From there we shall drive to the start and hike back. Hike Description: The autumn of the year is a great time to enjoy the quiet of the woodlands. We will hike the Black Creek Side Trail, and the Canada Goose Side Trail, linked together by sections of the main trail. Hike Leader: Bob Humphreys walk2tobermory@gmail.com 519-883-1840 Between 7:00pm and 10:00pm. Sat. Nov. 15 - Burlington to Waterdown - approx. 10 km. 3 hrs. Meet for a 9:30 am. start at City View Park in Burlington, on Kern s Road above the Niagara Escarpment. If driving south on Kern s from Dundas Street (former Hwy. 5) go to the second entrance to the park on your left. If driving north on Kern s Road, turn right at the first driveway (see Map 9 of the Bruce Trail Reference Guide, near km. 76.8) We ll hike to Waterdown s Great Falls & hike back. Pace: Leisurely. Difficulty of terrain: Moderate. Leader: Gary Wrathall 905-681-6167 (Burlington)

gary.wrathall@sympatico.ca. For any questions, call or e-mail no later than 5 p.m. day before hike. Sun. Nov. 16 - King's Forest - 7-8 km. Meet at 10:00 am. in the Mud Street parking lot near Pritchard Road in East Hamilton Mountain. We will do a loop hike on the King's Forest trails in the Red Hill Valley. Pace medium. Terrain - moderate. Map 7. Leader: Vern Erickson 905-667-4370, verickson@cogeco.ca. Sun. Nov. 16 - Gentle Hike at Crawford Lake - +/- 4 km. Meet at 10:30 am. at Crawford Lake Conservation Area in the first (lower) parking area. Map 11 Ed. 27.0. Go north on Guelph Line past Derry Road. Halton Conservation Area pass or entrance fee applies. This is a loop walk using side trails and some main trail to make the loop. Bring water and snack. Suitable for all ages. No dogs please. Leisurely, moderate. Leader: Valerie Dobson 905-828-1729 VMDhiker@gmail.com Sat. Nov. 22 - Dundas Valley Conservation Area, Headwaters Trail - Approx. 11 km. Meet for a 10:00 am. start at the Hermitage Parking lot on Sulphur Springs Rd. in Ancaster. Map 8 Km 49.5. We will do a loop hike of the Headwaters Trail. Pace: Medium. Terrain: Moderate. Bring a lunch. Parking fee in effect. Leader: Phill Armstrong 905-337-3937. BEST OF NIAGARA - WINERY & TASTING HIKES Sat. Nov. 22-3 hrs /3 wineries Meet at 10:00 am. at Puddicombe Estate Farms & Winery parking lot, 1488 Highway #8, Winona. Carpool to Ridge Road Estate Winery, 1205 Ridge Road, Stoney Creek. Hike Back. Med/Moderate. Leaders: Bruce Manion 289-235-9192 bamontrails@cogeco.ca Susan Meinzinger 905-945-7065 suszinger@hotmail.com Sat. Nov. 22 - Car Hike - City View Hike 2-12 km. Meet at 9:00 am. at the parking lot of Sam Lawrence Park km 34.4.We will shuttle to Felker s Falls and hike back. This is a great chance to see how city and nature coexist. Terrain moderate. Pace - brisk. Map 7. Leader: Michael McDonald - 905-928-5324 michaeldouglasmcdonald@gmail.com Sun. Nov. 23 - Iroquoia Heights - 7-8 km. Meet at 10:00 am. in the parking lot of the Chedoke Golf Club. We will hike up the Radial Trail and do a loop hike in the Iroquoia Heights Conservation Area. Pace - medium. Terrain - Moderate. Map 8. Leader: Vern Erickson 905-667-4370, verickson@cogeco.ca. Sun. Nov. 30 - North Oakville Ravines - Approx. 13 km. Meet for a 10:00 am. start in the parking lot on the north side of the Scotia Bank on the east side of Trafalgar Rd., just north of Postridge Dr. (Not far from Tim Hortons). We will walk the lovely ravines on both sides of Trafalgar Rd. Bring a snack/lunch or pick up

a lunch when we get to the Trafalgar Rd./Iroquois Shore Rd. intersection. Pace: Medium. Terrain: Moderate. Optional pub stop afterwards. Leader: Phill Armstrong 905-337-3937 HAPPY WANDERERS Bring lunch, water, sun and bug protection. Wear clothing suited to the weather and proper hiking boots. Notify leader if you will be attending. Sometimes circumstances dictate that the hike be cancelled or changed. Errol MacKenzie at emackenzie9@cogeco.ca or Tel (905) 627-9497 Dundas before 9:00 pm please. Map references are from 27 Edition. Mon. Sept. 1 - NO HIKE - LABOUR DAY HOLIDAY Mon. Sept. 8 - Iroquoia, Crawford Lake to Rattlesnake Loop - +/- 14 km. Meet for 9:30 am. Repeat 9:30 am. at Crawford Lake Conservation Area parking lot, Conservation Rd/Guelph Line Burlington, Map1. Hike the Crawford Lake ST, Main Trail, Rattlesnake Point ST, Leech Porter ST. Hiking boots, no dogs. Pace: Medium. Terrain: Moderate. Fee required. Charlotte Stewart will be hike leader. Please advise her if you will attend at stewch@mcmaster.ca Mon. Sept. 15 - Toronto Section, Silver Creek - +/- 15 km. Meet for 8:45 am. exit at parking lot 401, repeat 401/Trafalgar, parking lot, northeast corner. Move some cars to 27 SR and Fallbrook Trail, Map13, k.m 35.9.Toronto hikers can meet us at 9:15 am. Hike the trails of Silver Creek Conservation Area. Hiking boots, no dogs. Pace: Medium, Terrain: Strenuous. Keith Barber will be the hike leader. Please advise him if you will hike at kbarber11@cogeco.ca Mon. Sept. 22 - Niagara, Merrit Tr, TwelveMi.ST, Bruce Main Tr. Loop - +/- 15 km. Meet for 8:45 am. exit at VanWagners beach, Burlington side of Hutch s Restaurent near small brick building. Move some cars to Penn Centre Parking St Catharines Maps 2,3. Hike Merritt Trail, 12 Mile ST, and Main Bruce Trail back to cars. Hiking boots, no Dogs. Pace: Medium, Terrain: Moderate. Loop hike. Mon. Sept. 29 - Caledon, Humber Valley Heritage Trail, A-B - +/- 15 km. Meet for 8:45 am. exit at parking lot Hwy 401, repeat 401/Trafalgar Rd., northeast side parking lot. Move some cars to Tim Hortons, Bolton. Toronto hikers can meet us there at 9:40 am. Hike from Humber Station Rd. where rail trail crosses Map17 to Glasgow Rd., Bolton parking lot. Hiking boots, no dogs. Pace: Medium. Terrain: Moderate. Mon. Oct. 6 - Niagara,Mountainview to Beamers Conservation A-B - +/- 13 km. Meet for 8:45 exit at VanWagners Beach, Hamilton, near Hutchs, near a red brick building. Move some cars to Beamer Memorial Conservation Area, Quarry Rd/Ridge Rd.

Map 2, Km. 2.2. Hike from Mountainview Conservation Area back to cars at Beamers Memorial Conservation Area. Hiking boots, no dogs. Pace: Medium. Terrain: Moderate. Mon. Oct. 13 - NO HIKE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY Mon. Oct. 20 - Niagara Glen - +/- 9 km. Meet for 8:45 am. exit at parking lot, Burlington side of Hutch s restaurant, Hamilton Beach, near a small red brick building. Car pool to Niagara Glen Nature Reserve on Niagara Parkway. Loop Hike. Hiking boots, no dogs. Pace: Medium. Terrain: Moderate. Steep Hill Mon. Oct. 27 - Dufferin, Mono Cliffs Park Trails. Loop - +/-15 km. Meet for 8:45 am. exit at parking lot, 407 repeat 407 /Trafalgar Rd, north parking lot. Move some cars to Mono Centre Community Centre, parking on County Rd.8. Map 19.Toronto hikers can meet us at 9:45 am. Hike the trails of Mono Cliffs park. Loop hike. No dogs. Pace: Medium. Terrain: Moderate. Mon. Nov. 3 - GVT, Elora to Bellwood Lake A-B - +/-17 km. Meet for 8:45 am. exit at parking lot Hwy. 6/401. Move some cars to Bellwood community Centre parking lot. GVT Map 14. Hike from Gerrie Rd. parking Elora GVT Map13 Km. 13.4. Hike back to cars at Bellwood. Hiking boots, no dogs. Pace: Medium. Terrain: Easy. Mon. Nov. 10 - Caledon, Hockley Heights ST. A-B - +/- 16 km. Meet for 8:45 am. exit at parking lot 407/Traflagar Rd. repeat 407/Trafalgar Rd, north parking lot. Move some cars to parking lot, Hockley Rd., just west of 2EHS Map 18.Toronto hikers can meet us at 9:30 am. Hike from Dunby Rd. Km.67.4, along Hockley Hts. ST and Main Trail back to cars on Hockley Rd. parking. Hilly. Hiking boots, No dogs. Pace: Medium. Terrain: Strenuous. Mon. Nov. 17 - Niagara,Cairn, General Brock ST. Upper Canada Heritage ST. Loop Hike. +/- 15 km. Meet for 8:45 am. exit at Van Wagners Beach near Hutch s, near small red brick building. Move some cars to the cairn. Map1, Km. 0.0. Hike the Main trail, Upper Canada Heritage ST, General Brock ST back to cars at cairn. Hiking boots, no dogs. Pace: Medium. Terrain: Moderate. Mon. Nov. 24 - Iroquoia, Dundas Valley Conservation Trails. Loop Hike - +/- 15 km. Meet for 9:00 am. exit at Dundas Valley Conservation Area Trail Centre parking lot, off Governor Rd. Dundas. Map 8. Km. 0.6. Hike the Conservation Area Trails and the Bruce Trail. Hiking boots, no dogs. Pace: Medium. Terrain: Moderate. Parking Fee required.

TUESDAYS WITH BILL All hikes begin at 10:30 am. and are at a leisurely pace on easy terrain. Leader: Bill Fulton (Home - 905-627-9718) On morning of the hike - Cell - 289-253-4397. Tues. Sept. 23 - Crawford Lake (Guelph Line, east side) with lunch at the Lowville Bistro. Meet in the lower parking lot. Parking fee in effect or Conservation Area pass. Tues. Oct. 21 - Meet at the Cherry HiIl gate of the RBG (on Plains Road). Lunch will be at the RBG Gardens Restaurant. Tues. Nov. 25 - Christmas Lunch and Hike (Everyone is welcome) Al and Barb Hutchison would like to invite all Bruce Trail hikers and anyone that hiked with the slowpokes to come to a Christmas lunch and hike. The hike will start at Shell Park on the Lakeshore Rd. east of Burloak Drive in Oakville at 10:00 am. The hike is an hour and a half. The lunch will be at Tuckers Market Place on the South service road near Guelph Line in Burlington at 12:00 noon. We have reserved a room for the group and you must call Barb 905.639.1771 to register by November 18th so Barb can confirm the numbers. This will be a great opportunity to mix and mingle with old and new friends. The hike will be on some trails, some street walking and some by the lake. In case of bad weather we will still have the lunch. Rebel Hikers 7:00 p.m., Tuesday year round We invite you to join us for 1-1.5 hr. weekly walks. Hiking boots are always recommended. The speed and the terrain vary, as do the meeting points which float around Hamilton, Greensville, Ancaster, Dundas, Stoney Creek, Waterdown, Binbrook, Grimsby, and Burlington. An optional social hour at a nearby pub concludes each hike. Feel free to contact Richard Reble (the Reble of the Rebel Hikers) with questions and concerns before 9:00 p.m. at 905-945-0536 or e-mail him at richardreble@gmail.com (All autumn hikes appear under the song title Forever Autumn which was written by Jeff Wayne, Gary Osborne and Paul Vigrass. Originally written as a jingle for a Lego commercial, Wayne made it a love song and contracted the Moody Blues to record it in i976. Google it and look for the Moody Blues version.) Forever Autumn # 1 Tues. Sept. 2 - Meet on Upper Lion s Club Rd. at the corner of Old Dundas Rd. in Ancaster for a loop walk in the valley. (See Km 46.1 of Map 8 in The Bruce Trail Reference, 27th edition.) The après-hike pub stop will be the Coach and Lantern on Wilson St. in Ancaster. Forever Autumn # 2 Tues. Sept. 9 - Meet in the parking lot of Nelles Beach Park on Lake St. in Grimsby for a loop walk along the beach and through the doll house district. It s a mystery. (Drive east on the QEW to the ramp for Christie/Ontario/Maple streets in Grimsby. The one

ramp takes you to all three streets. When you reach Maple, turn left and drive to Lake St. Turn right on Lake and keep going till you cross Nelles Rd. Take the first driveway left after Nelles Rd. to enter the parking lot.) The après-hike pub stop will be at the Judge and Jester on Main St. W. at the corner of Elm in Grimsby. Forever Autumn # 3 Tues. Sept. 16 - Meet at the dead end of Filman Rd. in Ancaster for a loop walk featuring Tiffany Falls and neighbourhoods above the escarpment. (Filman is the first road off Rousseaux on the Ancaster side of Hwy. 403.) Our après-hike location will be the Coach and Lantern on Wilson St. in Ancaster. Forever Autumn # 4 Tues. Sept. 23 - Meet in the municipal parking lot at the corner of Elgin and Brant St. in Burlington for a lakefront walk. (This parking lot is on Brant one block north of Lakeshore Blvd.) The après-hike pub stop will be the Beaver and Bulldog on Lakeshore Blvd. overlooking Burlington s new pier. Forever Autumn # 5 Tues. Sept. 30- Park in the lot beside William s coffee pub on Discovery Lane in Hamilton for an unexpectedly kinky walk in the north end. After you ve parked, meet at the front door of William s. (To get to William s, follow John St. north from downtown Hamilton to Guise St. at the end. Turn left on Guise and then immediately right on Discovery.) The après-hike pub stop will be Fisher s Pier 4 Pub and Grub place on James St N. at the corner of Wood St., two blocks south of the bay. Forever Autumn # 6 Tues. Oct. 7 - Meet at the dead end of Kelson Rd. near the south shore of Lake Ontario for a Lake Ontario waterfront walk. (Exit from the QEW at the Fifty Rd. interchange and cross over the QEW. Turn right on the North Service Rd. and go to Kelson Rd. Turn left on Kelson and go to the end.) The après-hike pub stop will be at the Innsville Hotel at the corner of Hwy. 8 and Lewis Rd. Forever Autumn # 7 Tues. Oct. 14 - Meet at the top of the Wentworth St. mountain stairs in Hamilton for a loop walk along the Escarpment Rail Trail and Mountain Brow Blvd. (Take Upper Wentworth on the mountain north to Concession St. at the end. Dog-leg right on Concession then immediately left to continue on Upper Wentworth to the edge of the escarpment. Turn right for a few metres and then left into the first parking lot.) The aprèshike pub stop will be at Squire s in the plaza at the corner of Fennell Ave. and Upper Wentworth St. Forever Autumn # 8 Tues. Oct. 21 - Meet in the parking lot of the RBG on Plains Rd. W. in Burlington. (We park in the part of the lot closest to the street behind the RBG.) Our loop hike will take us to a spit of land sticking out into Burlington Bay and through a part of Grindstone Creek Valley and nearby green spaces. The après-hike pub stop is a mystery, even to me.

Forever Autumn # 9 Tues. Oct. 28 - Meet on the shoulder of Ridge Rd. directly opposite the entrance to the parking lot of the Devil s Punch Bowl Conservation Area in upper Stoney Creek for a loop walk above and below the escarpment. (To get there, turn onto Ridge Rd. from Centennial Pkwy.) The après-hike pub stop will be the Powerhouse in Stoney Creek. Forever Autumn # 10 Tues. Nov. 4 - Meet in the parking lot of Food Town at the corner of Mount Albion Rd. and Greenhill Ave. in lower east Hamilton for a loop walk in Red Hill Valley. (You can get there by taking the Greenhill Ave. exit from the Red Hill Valley Pkwy. Find us in the area of the parking lot on the east side of the building facing Mount Albion.) The aprèshike pub stop will be Rankins on Main St. E. Forever Autumn # 11 Tues. Nov. 11 - Meet in the Metro parking lot on Governor s Rd., one block west of Osler Dr. in Dundas for a loop walk in Dundas Valley. The après-hike pub stop will be the Winchester Arms on King St. in Dundas. Forever Autumn # 12 Tues. Nov. 18 - Meet in the parking lot under the hydro towers at the west end of Scenic Drive on Hamilton s west mountain. (This parking lot is located at the edge of the escarpment where the Chedoke Radial Trail reaches the top of the escarpment. It is also next to the east entrance to Iroquoia Heights Conservation Area. (See Km 40.6 of Map 8 in Edition 27 of The Bruce Trail Reference.) We ll do pub stop at Montana s in Ancaster s Meadowlesslands. Forever Autumn # 13 Tues. Nov. 25 - Meet in the parking lot of Greensville Public School on Harvest Rd. in Greensville for a mystery walk. (Drive up the Dundas Hill on King St., aka Hwy. 8. At Bullock s Corners at the top of the hill, Hwy. 8 turns left, but you will go straight ahead onto Brock Rd. Drive to the flashing light, and turn right on Harvest Rd. At the top of the hill, turn left into the school parking lot which is at the far end of the building.) Pub stop will be at the Winchester Arms in Dundas. GOOD COMPANIONS All hikes begin at 10:00 am. unless otherwise stated and are at a leisurely pace. Please wear appropriate footwear for hiking, bring water, a snack, bugspray and sunscreen when needed and as always a sense of humour. Please remember, as in life, it s the journey that matters, not the destination. Leaders: Kathy and Brian (905)632-8934. Wed. Sept. 3 - Hidden Valley - 10 km. Meet at the parking lot in Hidden Valley, on Lemonville Rd., off Howard Rd. in Aldershot. We will complete a loop hike to the Toll ponds of this beautiful area. (boardwalk and birds ). Leisurely, some hills.

Wed. Sept. 10 - Mountain Trails - 10 km. Meet at the Old Mud St. parking lot on the East Mountain in Hamilton (off Pritchard Rd). We will hike along Mountain Brow passing Albion and Buttermilk waterfalls and then return on the Rail trail. Beautiful scenery. Leisurely, flat. Wed. Sept. 17 - Rattray Marsh - 10 km. Meet at the far parking lot for Jack Darling Park, at 1180 Lakeshore Rd. in Clarkson.(a beautiful drive on Lakeshore Rd.). We will hike into Rattray Marsh. Leisurely, flat. Wed. Sept. 24 - Calcium Pits - 9km. Meet at the rear of the school in Kilbride. Take Brant St. then Cedar Springs Rd. north to Kilbride. Turn right at the first stop sign, then left at the next stop sign. We will hike this very diverse section of the Bruce Trail (old stone walls, tree plantations ) out to the Calcium pits and back. Leisurely, some poor footing. Wed. Oct. 1 - Beautiful Burlington - 10 km. Meet at the rear parking lot for the Central Library on New St. in Burlington.We will walk the Pathways, Pier and Parks out to the lighthouse and back. Leisurely, flat Wed. Oct. 8 - North Agreement Forest - 10 km. Meet at the hidden parking lot on 4 th Line (Nassagaweya). Take Guelph Line to Sideroad 10, north of the 401Hwy and Mohawk Raceway. Turn right on SR.10. It then becomes 4 th. Line. The parking lot is on the right. A beautiful walk in the woods. Leisurely, flat. Wed. Oct.15 - Dundas Peak - 10 km. Meet in the West Flamborough Town hall parking lot on Brock Rd. in Greensville, opposite the Optimists parking lot. We will hike out to the Peak.The fall colours should be spectacular, at their best. Leisurely, some hills. Wed. Oct. 22 - Lowville - 10 km. Meet in the parking lot on the right in Lowville, off Guelph Line. We will hike the` River and Ruin` trail then follow the river down through the park. There is some new construction ongoing to enhance the Park. Leisurely, some hills. Wed. Oct. 29 - Coronation Park - 10 km. Meet in the parking lot of the Coach and Four in Bronte. We will walk the Waterfront Trail to Coronation Park and back. Optional lunch at the Coach and Four after the hike. Leisurely, flat. Wed. Nov. 5 - Sherman Falls - 10 km. Meet at the corner of Upper Lions club Rd and Old Dundas Rd. We will complete a circular hike of the area passing the many falls. Leisurely, hilly and strenuous. Wed. Nov.12 - Paletta Mansion - 10 km. Meet at Sherwood Forest Park at the very east end of Fairview St. in Burlington. We will hike to the historic Paletta Mansion and back using streets and trails. Leisurely, flat.

Wed. Nov. 19 - Lasalle Park - 7 km. Meet at La Salle Park in Burlington (Geraldo`s). We will complete a loop hike of this Historic waterfront area and hopefully the Trumpeter Swans will have returned once more to their winter stopover. Leisurely, hilly. Wed. Nov. 26 - Confederation Park - 10 km. Meet at Hutch`s Restaurant on Van Wagoners beach in Hamilton. We will complete a loop hike of the Waterfront trail. After the hike, perhaps lunch at the famous Hutch`s restaurant, on the beach. Leisurely, flat. HIKERS R US Fall is the best time of year for hiking great temperatures and fall colours, and usually no bugs. Please be sure to notify the hike leader if you plan to attend as sometimes weather or other circumstances mean changes to the meeting spot etc. Bring water, lunch, and wear clothing suited to the weather and proper hiking boots. Acting Hike Convenor: Charlotte Stewart stewchar01@gmail.com (905) 628-0509 Let s hike the Iroquois section as an End-to-End, once a month, for 10 easy hikes! Most of the hikes will be approx. 12 km long, with a few exceptions. We will start in September, 2014 and finish in June,2015 (weather permitting). Hikes are listed as E2E1, E2E2, etc. In the case of inclement weather (in the winter), we ll do a substitute hike in the Cambridge area and a make-up hike at a later date. *Please make sure you RSVP, so your leader can notify you about any last minute changes! Iroquois E2E1 Date: Wed. Sept. 3 Route: Kelso to Crawford Lake Details: 15 km+-, medium, strenuous. (ok, this one will not be easy ) Meet at: Crawford Lake Conservation Area at 9:00 am. Bring water, lunch, sunscreen, bug spray, wear hiking boots. RSVP: langlaislouise@gmail.com 519-654-0282 Wed Sept. 10 - Off the Beaten Path Forks of the Credit - +/- 17 km Meet at Hwy 401/Trafalgar Rd Intersection Parking lot (north east side) for an 8:45 am exit. We will then drive to The Grange SR/ Creditview Rd. Parking (km 6.5 Map 14) for a loop hike encompassing the Ring Kiln, Trimble, Crow s Nest, Dorothy Medhurst and McClaren Rd Side Trails, including connecting parts of the Main Trail. Bring water, lunch, sunscreen, bug spray. Wear hiking boots.

Pace - Brisk Terrain - Strenuous Leader: Keith Barber kbarber11@cogeco.ca Home Phone: 289-878-2299 Wed. Sept. 17 - River and Ruin Trail - approx. 11 km. Meet for 9:00 am start behind Kilbride School at north end of Panton St. Hike out and back to Britannia along Bruce trail including River and Ruin side trail (Map10). Pace medium. Terrain - moderate. Bring water, hiking boots, sunscreen and lunch. Leader Ruth Merz 905 928 5491 on day of hike or ruthmerz1@outlook.com Wed. Sept. 24 - Glen Haffy & Palgrave Conservation Areas - +/- 18 km Meet at Hwy 401/Trafalgar Rd. Intersection Parking lot (north east side) for an 8:45 am. exit. We will then drive to Palgrave Conservation Area just north of Palgrave and then shuttle to the 7th Line Parking (km 44.4 Map 17) off Hwy 18 NW of Mono Mills for a linear hike back to Palgrave, encompassing the Palgrave Side Trail, including connecting parts of the Main Trail. Bring water, lunch, bug spray, sunscreen. Wear hiking boots. Pace - Brisk Terrain - Strenuous Leader: Keith Barber kbarber11@cogeco.ca Home Phone: 289-878-2299 Wed. Oct. 1 - Albion Falls to the Punch Bowl +/- 15 km. Meet at 8:45 am. at the Old Mud Street parking lot at Pritchard Road.Map 7. It will be an in and out hike on the main trail. Pace: medium; Terrain: moderate. It is rocky in places with a couple of moderate hills. Bring water, lunch, wear hiking boots. Leader: Eleanor Tasker, taskerel@gmail.com Wed. Oct. 8 - Bridgepoint Health Centre in Toronto - Easy & Leisurely We shall have a tour of a state of the art rehab facility, have a wonderful view of Toronto and finish the morning with a visit to the old Don Jail. In the afternoon we can walk along the Don River. You may bring lunch or purchase good food a Bridgepoint. Meeting time at Bridgepoint (14 St Matthews Rd) 10:15 a.m. or west of the clock in the Great Hall of Union Station by 9:40. Please tell me of your attendance by Monday, October 6. Also, if wishing further details please contact Norman Young - 905 845 0939 myoung2@sympatico.ca Wed. Oct. 15 - Terra Cotta to Cheltenham and Tour of Spirit Tree Estate Cidery 12 km +/- Meet at Hwy 401/Trafalgar Rd Intersection Parking lot (north east side) for an 8:45 am exit. The hike will be a loop hike including the main trail, Rockside side trail, and a tour and tasting visit ($5 per person) to Spirit Tree Estate Cidery on Boston Mills Rd. Please confirm your attendance with Charlotte before Wednesday, October 1 since the tour must be booked and paid in advance. Spirit Tree also has an excellent bakery shop. Toronto hikers can meet us at approx. 9:30 am. at roadside parking on Boston Mills Rd., just west of the Mississauga Road intersection (note: driveway is private property). Map 14. Pace: medium. Terrain: moderate, with some road walking. Bring water, lunch/snack, wear hiking boots, sunscreen. Leader: Charlotte Stewart stewchar01@gmail.com cell morning of hike 905 906-0519