Devil's Punchbowl - Dofasco 2000    January 13, 2025    7:45 am

Hike Leader:    Richard Olley            10.0 km            S/N

Twelve hikers joined Richard on the hike. The temperature hovered around 0 but it felt much colder. Thankfully we had the wind in our backs for the first part of the hike and were on the side of the escarpment in the woods for the last part.

Taking a breather while Richard puts on his icers.

Bronte Provincial Park East    January 9, 2025        8:45 am

Hike Leader:    Tom Stephens             7.0 km            E/N

 13 hikers appreciated the frozen mud of the berm.

  On the trail, shrugging off the cold.

Dundas Valley - Rail North        January 13, 2024    7:45 am

Hike Leader:    Andrea Kovacs            13.0 km            M/N

 

Albion Falls to Felker's      January 6, 2025        8:45 am

Hike Leader:     John Burgers              7.6 km          M/N

 "Friends of Albion Falls.

 Frozen Felkers Falls.

 AGM HIKE

Donovan Bailey Waterfront to Mo's Restaurant      Jan 2, 2025 

We had a great turn out for our 2025 AGM meeting, followed by a hike on the Donovan Bailey Waterfront Trail, lead by Brian O'Heare, working up a appetite as most of the hikers turned up at Mo's Family Restaurant for lunch. Don't forget the doggie bag going back home for most.

 

Tews Falls to Christie Lake       December 23, 2024      7:45 am

Hike Leader:    Ann Giles            14.6 km                S/D

 Six hikers joined Ann for a new early morning hike starting at Webster's Falls and going around Christie Lake

Dundas Valley - Spring Creek     December 23, 2024    8:45 am 

Hike Leader:    Tom Stephens                8.0 km                 M/N

A small but appreciative group enjoyed the valley of Spring Creek in perfect conditions.

 Margot and Sid lead on the way back.

Ball's Falls                December 16, 2024            8:45 am

Hike Leader:    Jim Douglas                7.0 km                E/N

We found more mud than expected in mid-December. And a really big bench

The falls were flowing more than most visits this time of year.

Burlington Beach            December 12, 2024            8:45 am

Hike Leader:    Helgy Sinden                6.6 km                E/E

 A cool 13 braved the wind to follow Helgy up and down the beach.

Pear Tree - Al Shaw St            December 5, 2024        8:15 am

Hike Leader:    Ann Giles            8.3 km            M/D

 Four hikers joined Ann on this first snowy day of the season. No icers were needed.

 

Joshua Creek South            December 5, 2024        8:45 am

Hike Leader:    Judy Pielsticker            7.5 km            E/E

 Judy leading 12 other happy hikers, thankfully protected from the wind.

  Navigating the “closed “ staircase.

 

Devil's Punchbowl- Dofasco 2000   December 2, 2024  7:45 am

Hike Leader:    Brian O'Heare            10.0 km            S/N

 

Cootes Paradise South        December 2, 2024        8:45 am

Hike Leader:    Sid Cebrowski            7.5 km            M/N

Joshua Creek South            November 28, 2024        8:45 am

Hike Leader:    Colin Lea                5.5 km                E/E

"No snow! No rain! Some sun"

 

Niagara Glen            November 25, 2024            7:45 am 

Hike Leader:    Andrea Kovacs            9.0 km            S/D

Crawford Lake            November 25, 2024            8:45 am

Hike Leader:    Tom Stephens            6.5 km            E/N

At the lookout, but all the vultures had apparently fled.

 

Limehouse                    November 21, 2024                8:15 am

Hike Leader:    Hubert Moeller                7.0 km            S/N

          

Devil's Pulpit                 November 11, 2024            7:45 am

Hike Leader:    Richard Olley            10.7 km                S/D

Ten hikers, approximately ten kilometres  "Lollipop" hike taking in the iconic climb up or down (our choice) Devil's Pulpit and Belfountain.

McCraney Valley - Nipigon          November 7, 2024            8:45 am

Hike Leader:    Jim Douglas                     7.5 km                    E/E

 Twenty hikers following Jim, only mildly off-course when they chose to scuffle in the leaves. It was a typical November day: 15C, sunny, and not a breath of wind.😉 Beautiful!

Dundas Valley            October 28, 2024            8:45 am

Hike Leader:    Tom Stephens                8.0 km                E/E

Nineteen hikers turned out to enjoy some beautiful color in the Dundas Valley. It was a demanding day for Sweep Ross as the hike leader kept wandering off course, but it turned out OK in the end. 

Hamilton Beach            October 31, 2024                8:45 am

Hike Leader:    Colin Lea                    7.0 km                    E/E

It was a perfect day for a stroll along Hamilton Beach. Despite the late date and long shadows, the air was warm and spirits high.

 

Kelso - Glen Eden            October 31, 2024             8:15 am

Hike Leader:    Mike Agrell                7.1  km                    M/N

Seven happy hikers on Kelso Summit enjoying the view and the movie set.