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2011 Spring/Summer Activities Schedule

Activities coordinators

Judy Galloway, chair; Christine Blake, Donna Hemeon, Joëlle Martin, John McCullam, Carolyn Moerschner, Sandy Tulloch, Lois Weller.

Important Notes

All km mentioned are according to maps in edition 26 of the Bruce Trail Reference.
Hike participants are expected to wear sturdy footwear.
Please arrive 10 minutes before start of hike.
Always carry I.D. and your health card.
For spring and summer hikes please bring sunscreen, insect repellent and water.
When weather is doubtful please contact the hike leader to make sure the outing has not been cancelled or rescheduled.
For the Nov. and Dec. hikes please register with the leader in order to be notified if the event is cancelled due to the weather conditions. Some activities may be changed or added due to the weather. Please check with E-notes.
Potlucks will be held even if outing is cancelled.
Each potluck participant is asked to bring his own dishes, cutlery, glass and drink of choice. Each participant is to bring a main dish, or a salad or dessert for at least 6 servings. The hosts will provide predinner snacks as well as tea and coffee.
Out of consideration for your fellow hikers, we request that you leave your dogs at home. Free running dogs on the trails are a source of concern to many hikers and even leashed dogs may interfere with the enjoyment of others on the hike.
PLEASE REGISTER FOR ACTIVITIES AND POTLUCKS WITH THE LEADER AT LEAST ONE DAY BEFORE ACTIVITY.
WINTER ADVISORY: ACTIVITIES AND POTLUCKS MAY BE CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER.
Out of consideration for your fellow hikers, we request that you leave your dogs at home. Free running dogs on the trails are a source of concern to many hikers and even leashed dogs may interfere with the enjoyment of others on the hike.

Special Activities

NIAGARA END-TO-END

Two 3-day outings, May 3-4-5 and May 17-18-19, to cover the Niagara section. See schedule for details. Leader: Peter Nicholl 519-323-4850 or nichopr@gmail.com.

FALLING WATER HIKES

Hike the FWT in 3 hikes to receive the FW Badge. See schedule for details.

TUES. TO THURS. JULY 19-21 CAPE CHIN CONNECTION

To hike on the Bruce Peninsula, join us for this 3- day get-away. Cost: $99.00 p.p., per day, double occ. This includes taxes, 2 meals and a bagged lunch daily.
Deadline: June 28. For reservations call 1-519-795-7525.
Register with: Christine Blake 705-446-9592.

SAT. & SUN. AUG. 27 - 28 AND SEPT. 5 - 6 BVBTC END-TO-END

For details, see the summer issue of the Bruce Trail Magazine or call Joëlle Martin 519-538-5766.

TUES. TO FRI. SEPT 6-9 GRYFFIN LODGE (www.gryffinlodge.ca)

Located on beautiful Mary Lake, 3 days of hiking (Arrowhead Park) and swimming. Cost: $130.00 p.p., per day, double occ. This includes all taxes and gratuities, breakfast and dinner.
Deadline: July 25. For reservations call: 1-800-565-7491.
Register with: Christine Blake 705-446-9592.

Hikes

Tues. May 3 Niagara End-to-End # 1 9.3 km

Meet at 11:00 a.m. at the Grimsby Pool parking lot, Main St. W.
Register with leader: Peter Nicholl 519-323-4850 or nichopr@gmail.com.

Wed. May 4 Swiss Meadows Map 24

T= Easy S = Leisurely

Meet at 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of 4th Line and 21st Sideroad (km 2.3) for a 2-hour hike along the top of Blue Mountain. Leader: Sandy Tulloch 519-599-7919.

Wed. May 4 Niagara End-to-End #2 16.9 km

Meet at 9:00 a.m. at Glen Road, km 54.9, map 4.
Register with leader: Peter Nicholl 519-323-4850 or nichopr@gmail.com.

Thurs. May 5 Niagara End-to-End #3 8.6 km

Meet at 9:00 a.m. at Glen Road, km 54.9, map 4.
Register with leader: Peter Nicholl 519-323-4850 or nichopr@gmail.com.

Sun. May 8 Old Baldy Nature Hike Map 26

T=Moderate S= Leisurely

Meet at 1:30 p.m. at the parking lot at Old Baldy off SR 7B (km 41.9) for a walk past the lookout at Old Baldy to the dry waterfall taking time to observe wild-flowers, ferns and trees. Bring your camera. Leader: Stew Hilts 519-986-1475.

Thurs. May 12 Margaret Paull Side Trail Map 24

T =Moderate S=Moderate

Meet at 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of Grey Rd. 119 and 6th Line (km 14.5) for a 6 km loop hike. Leader: Sandy Tulloch 519-599-7919.

Sun. May 15 Pretty River Loop Map 23

T=Strenuous S=Moderate

Meet at 12:30 p.m. at parking area on Pretty River Rd. (km 45.6) for a 12 km loop hike. Some steep hills. Potluck to follow at the Young's, 121 Fulton St., Clarksburg. 519-599-2354. Leader: John Doyle 705-636-7428.

Tues. May 17 Blantyre Wildflower Hike Map 28

T= Easy S= Leisurely

Meet at 10:00 a.m. at km 113.5 on Grey Road 12 for a 2-hour walk. Leader: Joëlle Martin 519-538-5766.

Tues. May 17 Niagara End-to-End #4 11.7 km

Meet at 11:00 a.m. at the Rockway Community Centre, km 46.3, map 3.
Register with leader: Peter Nicholl 519-323-4850 or nichopr@gmail.com.

Wed. May 18 Niagara End-to-End # 5 21.1 km

Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the Woodend Conservation Area, km 16.2, map 2.
Register with leader: Peter Nicholl 519-323-4850 or nichopr@gmail.com.

Thurs. May 19 Niagara End-to-End # 6 13.5 km

Meet at 9:00 a.m. at Queenston Heights, km 0.0, map 1.
Register with leader: Peter Nicholl 519-323-4850 or nichopr@gmail.com.

Sun. May 22 Beaver Valley Loop Map 26

T=Moderate/Strenuous S=Moderate

Meet at 10:00 a.m. at intersection of Lower Valley Rd., Campbell's Hill and Graham's Hill for a 12 km loop hike, including part of Falling Water Trail. Some steep hills. Bring lunch. Leader: John Doyle 705-636-7428.

Wed. May 25 Loree Forest Map 24

T=Strenuous S=Moderate

Meet at 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of the 4th Line and 21st Sideroad (km 2.3) for an 8 km hike. Leader: Sandy Tulloch 519-599-7919.

Sat. May 28 Peninsula Map 35

T=Strenuous S=Moderate

Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the Big Apple, Meaford to carpool to Wiarton. Distance: 12 km. Bring lunch. Leader: Donna Hemeon 519-538-3707.

Wed. June 1 Kinghurst Forest Nature Reserve

T=Easy S=Leisurely

Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Big Apple in Meaford to carpool to start of a 6 km hike through an old growth forest. If going directly, call for directions. Bring lunch. Leader: Joëlle Martin 519-538-5766.

Sat. June 4 Falling Water #1 Map 26

T=Strenuous S=Moderate

Meet at 10:00 a.m. at Hogg's Falls parking lot on Lower Valley Rd. for a 10 km hike, Graham's Hill to Hogg's Falls. Some streams to ford, some steep hills. Bring lunch. Leaders: Scott and Jennie Thompson 519-924-2556.

Mon. June 6 Blue Mountain Map 23

T= Moderate S= Moderate

Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the S/E corner of the Metro parking lot (Collingwood). We will convoy up to the 2nd Line for an 8 km loop hike. If going directly, call for directions. Bring lunch. Leader: Christine Blake 705-446-9592.

Fri. June 10 Kolapore West Map 25

T= Moderate S = Moderate

Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the Kolapore skiers' parking lot on Grey Rd. 2 south of Ravenna for an 8 km loop hike. Leader: Lois Charters 519-599-7478.

SUN. JUNE 12 BEAVER VALLEY BRUCE TRAIL CLUB AGM

Meet at 1:00 p.m. at Ravenna Hall, intersection of Grey Rd. 2 and Grey Rd. 119 (SR 15) for a short hike with moderate difficulty. AGM starts at the Ravenna Hall at 2:30 p.m. Potluck to follow. Hike leader: Judy Galloway 519-599-2288.

Change of venue: The AGM will be held at the Marsh Street Centre, 187 Marsh Street, Clarksburg. Meet there at 1:00 p.m. for a short hike in the area. Meeting at 2:30 p.m.

Tues. June 14 Blue Mountain Maps 21, 22

T=Moderate S=Moderate

Meet at 9:30 a.m. at parking area on SR 9/10 Nottawasaga to carpool to beginning of a 12.6 km hike at Lavender. Some steep hills. Bring lunch. Leader: Doug Galloway 519-599-2288.

Sat. June 18 Falling Water #2 Map 26

T=Strenuous S=Moderate

Meet at 10:00 a.m. at Hogg's Falls parking lot on Lower Valley Rd. for a 10 km hike. Campbell's Hill to Hogg's Falls. Some streams to ford, some steep hills. Bring lunch. Leader: Judy Galloway 519-599-2288.

Wed. June 22 Inglis Falls Map 32

T= Moderate S= Leisurely

Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Big Apple in Meaford or at 10:00 a.m. at Harrison Park near the restaurant for a 2-hour hike with optional lunch to follow. Leader: Christine Blake 705-446-9592.

Sat. June 25 Falling Water #3 Map 26

T=Strenuous S=Moderate

Meet at 10:00 a.m. at parking lot on Graham's Hill (km 74.6) for an 11 km hike. Campbell's Hill to Graham's Hill. Some streams to ford, some steep hills. Bring lunch. Leader: Steve Griffiths 519-538-2622.

Mon June 27 Beaver Valley Map 27

T=Moderate S=Moderate

Meet at 10:00 a.m. at Epping Lookout, Grey Rd. 7(km 92.5) for a 14.7 km hike. Bring lunch. Leader: Donna Hemeon 519-538-3707.

Sun. July 3 Pretty River Map 23

T=Moderate/Strenuous S=Moderate

Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the parking lot on Grey Rd. 19 (km 58.2) to carpool to beginning of 13 km hike on Pretty River Rd. Bring lunch. Leader: Gary Norton 519-599-5297.

Wed. July 6 Kolapore Maps 24, 25

T= Moderate S=Moderate

Meet 10:00 a.m. at the Kolapore skiers' parking lot south of Ravenna on Grey Rd. 2 for an 8.7 km hike. Leader: Christine Blake 705-446-9592.

Sat. July 9 Petun Conservation Area Map 23

T= Strenuous S= Moderate

Meet at 9:00 a.m. at km 58.2 on Grey Rd. 19 for an 11 km loop hike. Bring lunch. Leader: Lois Charters 519-599-7478.

Mon. July 11 Loree Forest Map 24

T=Easy S=Leisurely

Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the Loree Forest parking area, Sideroad 21, east of Victoria Corners for a 1.5-hour hike. Leader: John McCullam 519-599-5351.

Thurs. July 14 Evening Hike Old Baldy North Map 25

T=Moderate S=Moderate

Meet at 7:00 p.m. at Old Baldy parking lot off SR 7B (km 41.9) for a 1.5-hour hike. Refreshments and campfire to follow at the Galloway's. Leader: Judy Galloway 519-599-2288.

Sat. July 16 Thornbury

T=Easy S=Leisurely

Meet at 2:30 p.m. at Fritzy and Jerry Nydams' cottage # 151 Cameron St., Thornbury for a 4 km hike with a swim and a potluck to follow. Bring lawn chairs. Leader: Dale Burgess 519-538-4510. Tues. to Thurs. July 19-21 Cape Chin Connection See Special Activities.

Sat. July 23 Malcolm Bluff Shores Preview and Fundraiser - Invitation from the Peninsula Club.

Meet on Mallory Beach Road at km 12, map 35. Guided hikes depart every hour on the hour from 10:00 to 2:00. If interested in going as a group call Joëlle Martin 519-538-5766.

Sun. July 24 Trout Hollow Trail

T=Moderate S=Moderate

Meet at 1:30 p.m. at Beautiful Joe Park, Meaford for a 2-hour outing. Leader: Mike Osborn 519-538-1866.

Thurs. July 28 Village at Blue & Gondola Ride

Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the "Craigleith Depot" parking lot (junction Hwy 26 & Grey Rd. 19) to convoy to trail head for a short but challenging hike to the top of Blue and enjoy a free ride back down. Rain date: Fri. July 29.
Register with leader: Carolyn Moerschner 705-445-0267.

Sat. July 30 Beaver Valley Ski Club to Talisman Map 26

T=Moderate/Strenuous S=Moderate

Meet at 9:00 a.m. at parking area on SR 7B (km 81.0) to carpool to beginning of a 1.5-hour hike. An interesting, challenging hill to complete the hike! Leader: Judy Galloway 519-599-2288.

Thurs. Aug. 4 Walter's Falls Loop Map 29

T=Moderate S=Leisurely

Meet at 10:00 a. m. at Walter's Falls Inn for a 5 km loop hike followed by optional lunch at the Inn. Register for lunch by calling leader: Dale Burgess 519-538-4510.

Sat. Aug. 6 Hogg's Falls Loop Map 26

T=Strenuous/Moderate S=Moderate

Meet at 9:30 a.m. at Hogg's Falls parking lot on Lower Valley Rd. for a 4.8 km loop hike. Leader: Lois Weller 519-538-5086.

Mon. Aug. 8 Loree Forest Map 24

T=Easy S=Leisurely

Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the Loree Forest parking area, Sideroad 21, east of Victoria Corners for a 1.5-hour hike. Leader: John McCullam 519-599-5351.

Thurs. Aug. 11 Woodford Map 30

T=Moderate S=Moderate

Meet 10:00 a.m. at Woodford Community Centre off Hwy 26 for a 12.8 km hike. Bring lunch. Leader: Donna Hemeon 519-538-3707.

Sun. Aug. 14 Chuck Grant ST Loop Map 25

Meet at 1:00 p.m. at the Beaver Valley Community Centre, Thornbury to carpool to start of a 9.1 km loop hike. If going directly, call for directions. Leader: Harry Stevens 226-665-1555. Potluck to follow at the home of Rosemarie Wickens and Harry Stevens, 38 Riverside Dr., Thornbury.

Fri. Aug. 19 Evening Hike in Loree Forest Map 24

T=Easy S=Leisurely

Meet at 7:00 p.m. at the Loree Forest parking area, Sideroad 21, east of Victoria Corners for a 1-hour hike. Refreshments to follow at the McCullam home. Leader: John McCullam 519-599-5351.

Mon. Aug. 22 Collingwood Trails

T= Easy S= Leisurely

Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the S/E corner of the Metro parking lot. We will enjoy a 1.5 to 2-hour walk along the Waterfront Trails. Leader: Christine Blake 705-446-9592.

Sat. & Sun. Aug. 27-28 BVBTC End-to-End

For details, see the summer issue of the Bruce Trail Magazine or call Joëlle Martin 519-538-5766.

Wed. Aug. 31 Chuck Grant Side Trail Map 25

T=Strenuous S=Moderate

Meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Duncan Crevice Caves parking area, 9th SR (km 33.2) for a 7.7 km hike from Kolapore to Duncan. Bring lunch. Leader: Steve Griffiths 519-538-2622.

Rating System

Terrain (T): Easy: mostly flat and good footing
Moderate: Some hills and/or some poor footing
Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing

Speed (S): Leisurely=2 to 3 km/hr, Moderate=3 to 4 km/hr, Fast=5 km/hr or over

Important Please register for activities and potlucks with the leader at least one day before activity.

Trail user's code

Hike only along marked routes, especially on farmland.
Do not take shortcuts.
Do not climb fences - use the stiles.
Respect the privacy of people living along the Trail.
Leave the Trail cleaner than you found it.
Carry out all litter.
No open fires are allowed on the Trail - use a portable stove.
Leave flowers and plants for others to enjoy.
Do not damage live trees or stip off bark.
Keep dogs on a leash and under control at all times.
Protect and do not disturb wildlife.
Leave only your thanks, and take nothing but photographs.

Essential Gear for Day Hikes

1. Daypack or Fanny Pack: to carry the folllowing:
  • 2 litres of water minimum
  • food (snacks an d lunch).
  • closed cell foam square for sitting on
  • Fox 40 whistle
  • small first aid/blister kit
  • kleenex/toilet paper
  • medium zip lock bag for garbage
  • plastic bags (grocery) for muddy boots
  • disposable rain poncho
  • spare set of car keys
  • identification and health card
  • money
  • trail maps & road maps for area of hike
  • protective pack rain cover

2. Water proofed hiking boots
3. 2-pair sock system (liner sock + hiking sock, prevents blisters (no cotton!)
4. Sun screen and insect repellent (seasonal)
5. Jacket with hood (seasonal)
6. Your favourite hiking clothes - no cotton
7. Hiking stick(s)
8. Gaiters (ankle or knee high) (seasonal)
9. Umbrella (seasonal - rain or sun protection)
10. Hat (seasonal)

Note: all items that are not weatherproof should be stored separately in zip-lock bags to keep them protected.