Monday, December 16, 2024

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.



Thursday, December 12, 2024

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.


Thursday, December 5, 2024

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.

 

Monday, December 2, 2024

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




Thursday, November 28, 2024

Joshua Creek South            November 28, 2024        8:45 am


Hike Leader:    Colin Lea                5.5 km                E/E

"No snow! No rain! Some sun"


 

Fiona's Frolics - Scotsdale Farm    November 28, 2024   8:15am


Hike Leader:     Fiona Nisbet              8.6 km          S/N


First dusting of snow.


Monday, November 25, 2024

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.


 

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Limehouse                    November 21, 2024                8:15 am


Hike Leader:    Hubert Moeller                7.0 km            S/N



 
         

Monday, November 11, 2024

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.



Thursday, November 7, 2024

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!







Friday, November 1, 2024

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. 




Thursday, October 31, 2024

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.




Monday, October 28, 2024

Hockley Valley Nature Reserve      October 28, 2024   7:45 am


Hike Leader:    Richard Olley                13.4 km                S/N

We completed a challenging 13.4 km hike, featuring significant elevation changes and varied terrain.

 

Sunday, October 27, 2024

DV - Headwaters            October 24, 2024             8:15 am


Hike Leader:    David Davidson            8.5 km            M/N

It was a sunny day in Dundas Valley for these ten hikers.

The Hermitage.


Headwaters Side Trail.



Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Albion Falls to Felkers Falls        October 21, 2024        8:45 am


Hike Leader:    Sid Cebrowski                7.6 km                M/N

The Bear Meeting Place was completed in 2014. It's located at the southern end of the valley, just west of the viaduct for the Red Hill Valley Parkway that's accessible via Mount Albion Trail Access or Mud Street Trail Access.







Monday, October 14, 2024

DV - Griffith  House         October 14, 2024            8:45 am


Hike Leader:    Jim Douglas                6.0 km                E/N

Jim and his band of 9 followers, on the River & Ruins trail on Thanksgiving Day. The River was flowing clear and smooth, while the ruins are slowly disappearing.



Boyne Valley - Thanksgiving Hike  October 14, 2024   7:45 am


Hike Leader:     Ann Giles            12.0 km                S/N






Snake Road to Great Falls        October 10, 2024        8:15 am


Hike Leader:     Christine Golfetto                6.5 km                S/D