GHTC Newsletter - March, 2015 - Page 3
The "Mood Walks" Success Story
ood Walks is a program initiated by Hike
Ontario in partnership with the Canadian
Mental Health Association and Conservation
Ontario to expose mental health clients to
regular, quality hiking experiences. The general idea
being that several metrics of mental health for an
individual can be uplifted by a routine of regular long
walks or hikes, a notion well-supported by clinical
studies. As you have read in earlier newsletters, GHTC
pioneered this activity for two previous seasons in
partnership with The Homewood (Christine Wenzler
and Jalna Colquohoun coordinating a number of
GHTC's certified hike leaders who led short walks.)
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In 2014 Mood Walks expanded on this groundbreaking
experience by offering funding, training and project
coordination that allowed for The Homewood to mount
a slate of 10 longer weekly hikes for its older clients.
Homewood made the client contacts, promoted the
program, provided accompanying staff, and transported
clients to the venues. These included well-known
destinations ranging from Rockwood CA, the Starkey
Hill and Spencer Gorge (none of the clients had ever
been there; few had even been to Starkey Hill.) We
even managed a group of 25 through the
semi-wilderness of Section 2 of Speed River Trail,
successfully navigating its tricky drain-holes, planks
and swamps. Clients' reactions to the hikes verged on
the ecstatic.
GHTC's job was easy. We simply provided "the guide"
and sweep, and picked the locations and routes, all
under 4.5 km or 90 minutes. Thanks to the many hike
leaders and other members who came when asked to
help with one or more of the 10 hikes. To help cement
the hiking habit with the clients, I presented an
interactive, condensed version of the Hike Ontario
"Safe Hiker" course one morning at The Homewood.
Clients were left with a list of 23 locations within the
City with worthwhile hiking that could be accessed by
bus (though a number of the clients did drive.)
Province-wide, the program was a stunning success.
And the GHTC / Homewood program had the highest
turnouts of clients, averaging over 2 dozen each week.
And Hike Ontario's Mood Walks presentation at the
Hike Ontario Summit in Guelph received the highest
rating out of all 11 sessions, made especially poignant
by the most moving and positive testimonials by a
number of the clients and mental health agency staff
who came to this presentation.
The CMHA is currently seeking funding to sponsor
Mood Walks in 2015, and a number of members have
said they would love to again be involved.
Bill Mungall (Coordinator, 2014 Mood Walks)
GH
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HIKING SCHEDULE
Mar 2015 through mid July 2015
Over the years the GHTC has enjoyed permission from the generosity of private landowners for footpaths
through their property. The friendship, respect and trust of these landowners are the Club’s most important
assets. Let us continue to care for and properly use their property while maintaining the objectives of the Club.
All hikers should check the GHTC web site www.guelphhiking.com for detailed advice and information on
Terrain Rating System, Hike Speed, special seasonal instructions and other timely recommendations.
• To avoid disappointment due to cancellation, please notify the hike leader if you intend to join a scheduled
hike.
• Cancelled, changed or rescheduled hikes will be posted on the GHTC web site as TWEETS. You can also “Follow”
our TWEETS to have them sent automatically to your smartphone or tablet. The calendar of events, accessed
from GHTC home page will also reflect cancellations and changes. The leader may choose to post a rain date
here. Be sure to check for updates and impromptu hikes!
• Occasionally it proves more convenient for a hike leader to select a meeting place that is not in Guelph. If you
cannot arrange a ride to get there, call the hike leader who may know of someone who is willing to take you.
In other out-of-town hikes the leader will meet at a local location to carpool. If the distance is considerable, it
is customary to offer to help pay for the gasoline.
• It is important to stay with the group while hiking, alerting the leader of intentions to ‘drop-out’ at the
beginning a necessity and appreciated.
NOTE: HIKE Dates and TITLES in BOLD are conducted by the Guelph Hiking Trail Club.
Thanks again to GHTC hike leaders for a great hiking schedule that address different interests and hiking
levels.
And just a reminder that the times listed with hikes are departure times so please arrive 5-10 minutes
earlier. We would be disappointed if we left without you.
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GHTC’s dogs on hike policy is that unless hike states “dogs welcome” please call the leader to determine
if dogs make be brought on hike.
As long as the parking lot at the Guelph Covered bridge off of Gordon St. is occupied by road construction
equipment the leader will be waiting on the west side of the covered bridge.
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Sat Feb 28
ELORA TO FERGUS LOOP
8km
Hike the Cataract Trail between Elora and Fergus. Meet at the Guelph Canadian Tire Store on W oodlawn Ave for a 1pm
departure. Carpool to Fergus and hike the loop. Bring water, snack, appropriate footwear and clothing for snow and ice.
Leader: Terry Spittles 519-265-6203
Level 1. Speed Moderate
Thu M ar 05
UP AND DOW N AROUND TOW N TW O RIVERS FULL M OON HIKE
2hr
Guided by the light of a full moon, we hike around Guelph's core plus the two rivers Royal Recreational Trails. Park along
Cardigan Street or in the Youth Music Centre parking lot opposite London Road for a 7 p.m. start at Goldie Mill Park. Bring
water and lights.
Leader: Susan Bard 519 836-6570; Peter Jaspers-Fayer 519-835-0829.
Level 2. Speed Moderate
Sat M ar 07 M OUNT NEM O
8km
Meet 10am on west side of the Guelph covered bridge, on Gordon Street for car pooling to the trail head for a loop hike on the
Niagara Escarpment. Bring snacks and water.
Leader: Norm 519-831-3657 cell `
Level 3 Speed Moderate
Sun M ar 08 GUELPH LAKE CONSERVATION TRAILS
2hr
The Trails at Guelph Lake are very beautiful in the winter. Meet at 10am at the Guelph Golden Griddle Parking Lot off
W oodlawn Rd. E. to carpool to the Guelph Conservation Park (Conservation Rd.) and we will hike for about 2 hours.
Leader: Suzanne Gates 519-265-3962
Level 2. Speed Moderate
Sat M ar 14 BREAKFAST AT BONNIE LOU'S CAFE, FLORADALE
7km
Meet at Bonnie Lou's Cafe in Floradale for an 8:30am breakfast to enjoy homemade Mennonite food. W e will then do the 7km
loop around the W oolwich Reservoir. Bring water and wear appropriate footwear.
Leader: Terry Spittles 519-265-6203
Level 1. Speed Moderate
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Sun M ar 15 ROYAL RECREATION TRAIL
2hr
Meet 1pm on west side of the Guelph covered bridge, on Gordon Street for a loop hike around the Eramosa River from Gordon
street to Victoria Road then back.
Leader: Norm 519-831-3657 cell
Level 2 Speed Moderate
Sat M ar 21 CALEDON TRAILW AY
15-20 km 5-6 hr
W e will explore the Caledon Trailway, part of the National Trail, an abandoned rail-line between Caledon East and Terra Cotta.
This will be an easy hike over 5 or 6 hours. Bring water and a lunch. W e will meet near Georgetown around 9:30am. Call Mike
for details of the rendezvous place. Optional drop out after 8km at Ingelwood needs to be arranged in advance with leader.
Leader: Mike Curtis 1-905-877-4134
Level 2. Speed Moderate
Thur Mar 19 Trek & Tell
Rift Valley End to End (almost)
Zhers Community Room, Imperial &Paisley, Guelph
Gord King
7:00 to 9:00 pm
Sun M ar 22 LIM EHOUSE LOOP
2-3hr
Meet 1pm on west side of the Guelph covered bridge, on Gordon Street for a loop hike, come see the Hole in the wall, and
heritage lime kilns restored. Bring water and snacks.
Leader: Norm 519-831-3657 cell
Level 3. Speed Moderate
Sat M ar 28 RIVERSIDE PARK - PHOTO HIKE
3-5km, 2hr
W e will explore the trail on the east side of the river, north to W oodlawn Rd. Bring a camera that you are comfortable using.
Meet at the unpaved parking lot at the north end of the park just off W oodlawn Rd in Guelph, at 1:30 PM.
Leader: Bob Fanning 519 822 5181 [email protected]
Level 1, casual
Sat M ar 28 DIFFERENT KIND OF SOUTH END LOOP
2.5-3hr
Meet at the very back of the Bishop MacDonell High School parking lot on Clair Rd at 9am. W e will do a loop hike that
includes a variety of trail conditions, from light bush-whacking to groomed gravel trail, and will go through a wide variety of
terrain on both sides of the Hanlon Expressway. Contact hike leader for ride or car pool.
Leader: [email protected], 519 716-8273
Level 2. Speed Moderate
Sun M ar 29 FAM ILY M APLE SYRUP EVENT
Join us at Shady Grove Maple Farm – 6640 Fife Road (W oolwich) at 2:00 pm. Learn about making Maple Syrup, take a ride
on a horse drawn wagon, enjoy the small petting zoo and feast on pancakes and maple syrup (extra cost for pancakes). There is
also a short walking trail. Admission is $ 8.00 for adults and $ 5.00 for children. Children under 3 go free. 25% discount for
groups of 25 and over. Carpool at Tim Hortons on Imperial and W ellington at 1:30 pm
Leader: Florence W hite – [email protected] - 519-824-6241
Level 1, casual
W ed Apr 01 HISTORIC DOW NTOW N RAM BLE AND RANT
2½ hr
Led by one of the Arts Council's historic walks guides, we will wander around downtown and hear stories old and new of some
of the buildings and persons who have given the downtown its unique cachet. Meet at 1pm in the rear parking lot of Church of
Our Lady.
Leader: Bill Mungall [email protected].
Level 1. Speed Slow
Sat Apr 04 KELSO (M ILTON)
2-3hr
Meet in parking lot in the plaza on the NW corner of Clair/Gordon. Car pool will depart for Kelso at 9am... approximately 30
minute drive. W e will walk along the escarpment trail, checking out 1000+ yr old cedars and impressive views. Optional
restaurant lunch stop at the Trail Eatery before return drive (contact hike leader in advance if interested so arrangements can be
made).
Leader: [email protected], 519 716-8273
Level 2. Speed Moderate
Thu Apr 09 STARKEY HILL
1½hr
Meet at 6:30pm in Starkey Hill parking lot, south side of Arkell Rd., about 1km east of Arkell Village. W e may see a few early
wild flowers such as Hepatica.
Leader: Norm 519-831-3657 cell
Level 2. Speed Casual
Sat Apr 11 ELORA GORGE AREA (GVTA TRAIL)
4km, 1hr
Spectacular views of the Grand. Meet at parking lot of ball diamond on west side Ct.Rd7 (Elora Rd) and Middlebrook Rd. for a
10am departure. Please call before heading out for any last minute changes or cancellations.
Leader: Stan Litch 519-843-5915
Level 2. Speed Moderate
Sun Apr 12 SNYDERS FLATS
7km, 2hr
Meet at the Guelph W oodlawn Canadian Tire parking lot for a 1pm departure. Car pool to Bloomingdale for an easy hike along
part of the Grand Valley trail. Bring water, insect repellent, no dogs.
Leader: Terry Spittles 519-265-6203
Level 1. Speed Moderate
Thu Apr 16 ROCKW OOD CONSERVATION
1½ hr
Hike the Rockwood Conservation area trails and view some of the 200 glacial potholes found here. W e'll pass by one of the 12
caves and the ruins of a woollen mill as we follow the Eramosa River that will take us to Rockwood's Main Street. Park on
Mary or Falls Street in Rockwood for a 6:15pm start.
Leader: Gayle 519 856-1012
Level 1. Speed Moderate
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Sat Apr 18 HALTON AGREEM ENT FOREST
3hr
W e enter on the 4th Line of Nassagaweya and hike along fire road and parts of Bruce Side Trail. Meet on west side of the
Guelph covered bridge, on Gordon Street at 1pm to car pool. Bring water and snacks. Trails may be wet.
Leader: Norm 519-831-3657, Gayle 519-856-1012
Level 2. Speed Moderate
Sun Apr 19 SPEED RIVER TRAIL SECTIONS 2 AND 3 END-TO-END PART 1
10km
Here is your first chance to earn the new and attractive GHTC End-to-End badge! Hike leaders are breaking the trail into a
greater number of hikes so as to make earning the end-to-end more accessible for those who prefer a led-hike. W e will try to
have these shorter hikes cover the length of the Speed and Radial Line Trails over course of the year. Meet on west side of the
Guelph covered bridge, on Gordon Street in Guelph at 9:30am.
Leader: Bill Mungall [email protected]
Level 2. Speed Moderate
W ed Apr 22 EARTH DAY SPEED RIVER TRAIL SECTION 2 HIKE
2hr
This section is perfect to find some spring flora along with beginning vegetation on an evening hike. Bring water. Meet 6p.m. at
the east end of the plaza cornering on W ellington Street and Imperial Road to shuttle to start point.
Leader: Susan Bard 519 836-6570; Peter Jaspers-Fayer 519-835-0829.
Level 2. Speed Moderate
Sat Apr 25 TRAILS OPEN - PRESERVATION PARK
45-75min
(a.k.a. the Hanlon Creek Conservation Area) celebrating our 5th Annual Doors Open/Trails Open event, we are featuring
guided walks through a slice of this huge 450 acre wetland. (GHTC opened the first – ever trails through this area in 1976.)
Learn how the area came to be acquired, about the ancient Guelph Esker, and how volunteers were raised to complete the many
boardwalks and bridges. Short hikes leave at 10:30, 12:30 and 3:00. Longer hike of 3.5 km at 1:30. Meet in Hanlon Creek Park
parking lot on north side of Kortright Road.
Leader: Bill Mungall [email protected].
Level 1. Speed Slow
Sun Apr 26 RADIAL LINE SECTION 1 - PHOTO HIKE
3-5km, 2hr
W e will explore the west end of Section 1, including the Blue side trail. Bring a camera that you are comfortable using. Meet at
the Guelph Eramosa river Park at Victoria Rd and the Eramosa River, at 1:30 PM.
Leader: Bob Fanning 519 822 5181 [email protected]
Level 1. Speed Moderate
Sun Apr 26 M IKE'S TRADITIONAL SPRING HIKE
6hr
This is a great hike, looping along the Bruce Trail near Scottsdale Farm, north of Georgetown. The meeting place is on
Trafalgar Road north of Hwy 7, opposite the Cango gas Station (Silvercreek) at 10:00am, and a three minute drive takes us to
the parking lot at Scottsdale Farm.
W e will follow the Bruce and a couple of side trails returning to the cars around 4:00ish. W ear appropriate clothing, and
footwear (rocks can be slippery), lunch and water are essential.
Leader: Mike Curtis 905-877-4134
Level 2. Speed Moderate
Thu Apr 30 STARKEY HILL SPRING W ILDFLOW ER W ALK
1½hr
Meet at 6:30pm in Starkey Hill parking lot, south side of Arkell Rd., about 1km east of Arkell Village. W e will meander along
trail looking for wild flowers such as Trilliums, Hepatica, Spring Beauty and Dutchman's Breeches.
Leader: Gayle 519 856-1012, Jim Hoare James.W [email protected] or 519-835-5284 Level 2. Speed Casual
Sat M ay 02 HOCKLEY VALLEY
14km, 4-5hr
Hike the Bruce Trail in beautiful Hockley Valley. Meet on west side of the Guelph covered bridge, on Gordon Street for a 9am
departure. Carpool to hike start. Lots of hills. Bring water, snacks and lunch. Suitable hiking footwear is necessary.
Leader: Terry Spittles 519-265-6203
Level 3, Speed moderate
Sun M ay 03 5th ANNIVERSARY KID'S HIKE AT STARKEY TRAIL
90 min
Introduce the young people in your life to the fun of hiking as we celebrate our 5th anniversary of seasonal Kids Hikes with a
walk in the woods at Starkey Trail. Prior to the 1:00 pm hike start, meet at the Starkey Trail parking lot on the south side of
Arkell Road, about a kilometre east of the hamlet of Arkell.
The rain date is May 24.
Children must be accompanied by an adult on the Tortoise or Hare hikes. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear.
No pets or strollers please. Refreshments provided after the hike.
For details and to register, please call Kathy at 519 836-9147 or [email protected].
Leader: various GHTC certified leaders
Tortoise and Hare speeds
Thu M ay 07 SM ITHS SIDE TRAIL
4km
Meet at 6:30pm at the trail head on W atson Rd. just south of Stone Rd. This is a loop along the Eramosa River past the dam,
through woods and meadows. Bring water and snacks, dogs welcome
Leader: Norm 519-831-3657
Level 2. Speed Moderate.
Sat M ay 09 FORKS OF THE CREDIT
12km
A moderate level 12km loop hike at a medium pace on hilly terrain (4 hrs). Meet 9.00 am at Exhibition Park arena parking lot
on Exhibition & Division sts.
No drop-outs and no dogs please. Hiking boots required. Bring water and lunch.
Leader: Susan Atkinson [email protected]
Level 2, Speed moderate
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Sat M ay 09 M AGNIFICENT M AGNOLIA BIKE RIDE
2hr
"Come Celebrate Spring" at our "Magnificent Magnolia Bike Ride". Dress up & have fun! Prizes for Best Dressed Cyclist,
Best Spring Bonnet and Most Outlandish Ensemble. Meet at the Speed River Cycle Shop at 1pm for our bicycle ride organized
with Guelph Coalition for Active Transportation and Ned Coates. W e will BIKE through different neighbourhoods to highlight
Magnolia trees in our city. W e will stop at the Boat House and finish at Magnolia Cafe for refreshments at your discretion.
There will also be lemonade along the way.
Bring water and snacks.
Leader: Suzanne Gates 519-265-3962
Level 2, Speed moderate
Thu M ay 14 ROYAL RECREATION TRAIL
1½hr
Meet at 6:30pm in the Guelph Golden Griddle parking lot off W oodlawn Rd. E. W e will hike along the river trail to Victoria
Rd and back.
Leader: Gayle 519 856-1012
Level 1, Speed Moderate
Sat M ay 16 W EISSENBERG RD TO ELORA
10km
W e will start on the North shore of the Grand River at W eissenberg Rd. (Townline Rd.) and hike back to Elora, ending up at
the ball diamond at Middlebrook Rd. and the Elora Rd.( on GVTA trail on the north side of the river, SW corner of Ct.Rd7 and
Middlebrook Rd) Meet at ball diamond for a 10am departure to W eissenberg Rd. Please call before heading out for any last
minute changes or cancellations.
Leader: Stan Litch 519-843-5915
Level 2. Speed Moderate to Brisk
Sun M ay 17 RLT SECT 6
2½-3hr
Section 6 is most interesting and attractive along the Radial Line Trail any season, especially with the Kong Hill lookout. Meet
1:30pm on west side of the Guelph covered bridge, on Gordon Street to carpool to Nassagaweya 6th Line for a 2pm hike start
east to Dublin Line then return. Bring water and snacks.
Leader: Jim Hoare James.W [email protected] or 519-835-5284
Level 2. Speed Moderate
Thu M ay 21 SPEED RIVER SECTION
1-2hr
Meet for a 6pm departure at the parking just outside of Guelph Humane Society. W e will follow SRT sect 1 to Niska Rd. and
return on the John W oods Side trail. Dogs welcome
Leader: Norm 519-831-3657 cell
Level 1. Speed Moderate
Sat M ay 23 CREDIT RIVER (M ISSISSAUGA)
3-4hr
Meet in parking lot in the plaza on the NW corner of Clair/Gordon. Car pool will depart for Erindale Park at
9am...approximately 45 minute drive. W e will walk north along the east bank of the Credit River. Bring packed lunch as we
likely won't be back to Guelph until early or mid afternoon.
Leader: [email protected], 519 716-8273
Level 2 Speed Moderate
Sat May 23 GRAND VALLEY TRAIL, DUNNVILLE
19km
End–to-End #1 of 18 Grand Valley Trail. Join Charles and Jim for a 275-kilometre trek on the Grand Valley Trail. They will
lead a series of weekend hikes commencing at the southern end of the Grand Valley hiking trail near the mouth of the Grand
River south of Dunnville and finishing nine weekend hikes later on top of Pinnacle Hill near the Caledon hamlet of Alton. This
series of hikes will consist of nine weekend hikes in the Spring and Fall of 2015 and 2016. No drop outs, no dogs. For more
info contact leader or go to gvta.on.ca.
Leader: Charles W hitlock, (519) 742-7435 or [email protected]
Jim Vanderlip, (416) 925-9134 7-10 pm or [email protected]
Level 2 Speed Fast
Sun M ay 24 AM AZING RACE PHOTO CHALLENGE AT U OF G ARBORETUM
2½hr
Meet at U of G Main Arboretum Parking lot at 1:30 PM. Each participant, or team, if numbers warrant, will be given a list of
10 clues to objects to be found in the central area of the Arboretum. First to correctly find all 10 items will be the winner. If no
one finds all 10 within 90 minutes then the closest to the total will win. Scoring in this case will include bonus points for the
most artistic picture for each object. Those who do not find the designated objects, but can make a convincing case for their
found object to be a good fit for the clue will be given credit towards their score.
Short distance, 90 minutes for finding objects and 60 minutes for review of pictures and declaration of winner(s).
Leader: Bob Fanning 519 822 5181 [email protected]
Level 1. Speed Moderate
Sun M ay 24 SCOTTSDALE FARM
12+km, 4hr
W e will do a loop using the main Bruce Trail and side trails. Meet on west side of the Guelph covered bridge, on Gordon Street
for a 9am departure. Carpool to hike start. Bring water, snacks and lunch. Suitable hiking footwear is necessary.
Leader: Terry Spittles 519-265-6203
Level 2, Speed moderate
Sun May 24 GRAND VALLEY TRAIL, CAYUGA
20km
End-to-End #2 of 18. Grand Valley Trail. Contact leader for more info or go to gvta.on.ca.
Leader: Charles W hitlock, (519) 742-7435 or [email protected]
Jim Vanderlip, (416) 925-9134 7-10 pm or [email protected]
Level 2 Speed Fast
Sat M ay 30 TORONTO BT SPEYSIDE LOOP
10km
Here is a lovely area close to home for a loop hike along Bruce main and side trails with variable terrain, rocky sections as well
as a great lookout. W ear proper footwear and seasonal protective clothing. Bring water and snacks. Meet 1pm on west side of
the Guelph covered bridge, on Gordon Street for carpooling to trail head. Possible pub stop in Acton
Leader: Norm 519-831-3657 cell
Level 3 Speed Moderate
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Sun M ay 31 RLT SECTIONS 3&4
4/8km
Departure from west side of Guelph covered bridge, on Gordon St. at 1:30pm or meet at trail head First Line Nassagaweya
(County Rd 29) at intersection of Arkell Rd for a 2pm start. Hiking west to east through RLT sections 3&4 woodlands, gentle
terrain across private lands. First part ends as section 4 comes out on Guelph Line. Carpooling would be required to get those
only going one way back to start and/or covered bridge. Recommend parking on 1st Line SOUTH of Arkell Rd.
Leader: Jim Hoare James.W [email protected] or 519-835-5284
Level 2. Speed Moderate
Tue Jun 02 CANOEING/KAYAKING EVENING
Courtesy of Speed River Paddling Inc., club members (only) are once again offered free use of their boats for this popular
evening paddle up and back on the peaceful Eramosa River. (Or bring your own boat if you prefer.) All equipment supplied.
Meet at the Boathouse on Gordon St. in Guelph at 6pm to go as a group, or come a bit later if you prefer. Return by dusk.
Leader: Bill Mungall [email protected]
W ed Jun 03 SPURLINE
2hr
This is considered to catch spring in city gardens as we hike along some of the Trans Canada and Spurline Trails as well as city
streets and park paths. Meet 6p.m. at the Youth music Centre parking lot opposite London Road on Cardigan Street. Bring
water.
Leader: Susan Bard 519 836-6570; Peter Jaspers-Fayer 519-835-0829.
Level 2. Speed Casual
Sat Jun 06 IGNATIUS JESUIT CENTRE
2hr
Celebrate International Trails day on the Great Auk and Stations of the Cosmos W alk. Meet in the parking lot beside the
labyrinth at Ignatius Jesuit Centre, 5420 Highway 6 North at 1:30 pm.
W e'll explore the Marden Creek W etlands and return to higher land to walk through several spiral walks such as the labyrinth
and the Stations of the Cosmos and end up at the Peace Pole. Come prepared for the weather. Bring snacks and water
Leader: Suzanne 519-265-3962
Level 1 Speed Moderate
Sun Jun 07 CHELTENHAM TO INGLEW OOD
8-10km
Meet 1pm at the corner of Falls (off of highway 7) and Mary St in Rockwood for car shuttle to Cheltenham. W e will walk the
Caledon trail way to Ingelwood where we can get ice cream, baked goods or retro candy from the General Store. Then we will
retrace our path back to Cheltenham. Bring water, snack and insect repellent.
Leader: Gayle 519-856-1012
Level 1, speed moderate
W ed Jun 10 TW O RIVER FESTIVAL HIKE
2hr
Meet 6:30pm on the west side of Guelph covered bridge, on Gordon Street for a loop hike around the Eramosa River from
Gordon street to Victoria Road then back. Bring water and snacks
Leader: Norm 519-831-3657 cell
Level 2 Speed Moderate
Sat Jun 13 ELM IRA RESERVOIR AT FLORADALE
8 km, 2hr
Flat ,varied topography including Lion's Club Sugar Bush operation around reservoir on Canagagiue River. Old order
Mennonite farm country. Meet on Florapine Rd just west of Arthur St N for a 10am departure. Please call before heading out
for any last minute changes or cancellations.
Leader: Stan Litch 519-843-5915
Level 2. Speed Moderate
Sat Jun 13 BRIDGE TO BRIDGE HIKE
24 km
W e will meet at 9am on the west side of the Guelph covered bridge, located on Gordon St. to board the bus for departure to the
covered bridge at W est Montrose. From there we will hike back to the covered bridge in Guelph a distance of 24 km.
Refreshments and snacks will be provided at checkpoints. Pre registration and a participation fee are required ,a badge will be
available. See Guelph Hiking trail club web site for online registration or mail in form in near future. More details in upcoming
events email or contact leader. Register early limited seats on the bus, no dogs please
Leader: Norm 519-831-3657 cell [email protected]
Level 2 Speed Moderate
Sun Jun 14 SPEED RIVER TRAIL SECTION 1 AND THE "CONNECTING LINK" THRU THE CITY
TO RADIAL LINE TRAILHEAD AT VICTORIA ROAD END-TO-END PART 2
7km
Explore not only Section 1 but also some seldom used paths under the Hanlon Parkway along the river, and follow the original
Toronto Suburban Railway line through The Cutten Club. Meet at Humane Society parking lot off W ellington Rd. at 9:00 AM
Leader: Stan and Jana Stanek [email protected]
Level 2 Speed Moderate
Fri Jun 19 SUM M ER SOLSTICE PICNIC
1hr
W e will gather at Riverside Park in the small picnic shelter (with the green roof) after 4:00 pm. – Potluck supper will be at
6:00pm. – Please bring your favourite dish to share and your own eating and drinking utensils. There will be hike after supper
or you may just sit and socialize with other members. Contact Gitta - [email protected] - 519-822-2568
Leader: GHTC certified leader
Level 1 Speed causal
Sat Jun 20 CRAW FORD LAKE AND RATTLESNAKE POINT
15km, 4hr
Loop hike from Crawford Lake to Rattlesnake Point along the Nassagaweya Canyon. Great views and some hills. Meet at the
Guelph covered bridge for a 10am departure, carpool to hike start. Bring water, snacks & lunch. Park admission fee applicable.
Leader: Terry Spittles 519-265-6203
Level 3 Speed Moderate
Sat Jun 20 GRAND VALLEY TRAIL, YORK
End-to End #3 of 18. Grand Valley Trail, York. Contact leader for more info or go to gvta.on.ca.
18km
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Leader: Charles W hitlock, (519) 742-7435 or [email protected]
Jim Vanderlip, (416) 925-9134 7-10 pm or [email protected]
Level 2 Speed Fast
Sun Jun 21 GRAND VALLEY TRAIL, ONONDAGA
19km
End-to End #4 of 18. Grand Valley Trail, Onondaga. Contact leader for more info or go to gvta.on.ca.
Leader: Charles W hitlock, (519) 742-7435 or [email protected]
Jim Vanderlip, (416) 925-9134 7-10 pm or [email protected]
Level 2 Speed Fast
Tue Jun 23 RADIAL LINE SECTION 2 SIDE TRAIL - PHOTO HIKE
2hr
In Guelph, meet at the Lens' Mill parking lot (Victoria Rd.) for a 7:00 PM carpool to the trail head. An early evening shoot will
give you a chance to try the effects of low angle lighting and shadows. Bring a camera that you are comfortable using. W e will
explore the trail, at a slow pace, taking lots of time to find some great photographs, finishing as the sun begins to set.
Leader: Bob Fanning 519 822 5181 [email protected]
Level 2, Speed moderate
Sun Jun 28 ARKELL SIDE TRAIL & RLT SECTION 2
7.5 km (2-3hr)
Hike along this popular side trail. W e'll meet 1:30pm at the Starkey Hill parking lot, south side of Arkell Road, east of Arkell.
This will be somewhat of a loop hike using part of RLT section 2. Bring water and snacks.
Leader: Jim Hoare James.W [email protected] or 519-835-5284
Level 2 Speed Moderate
Sat Jul 04 SCOTTSDALE
8-10km
Meet at the Guelph covered bridge parking lot on Gordon St. for a 9am departure. W e will do a loop hike using the main trail
and side trails of the Bruce Trail. Please bring water, snacks, lunch and wear hiking boots. Possible pub stop after hike.
Leader: Norm 519-831-3657 cell
Level 3, Speed Moderate
Sun Jul 05 SPEED RIVER TRAIL
16km, 4-5hr
Hike the Speed River Trail end to end. Meet at the Guelph covered bridge on Gordon St for a 9am departure. Carpool to hike
start. Bring water, snacks and lunch as well as bug spray.
Leader: Terry Spittles 519-265-6203
Level 2, Speed moderate
Thu Jul 09 GUELPH LAKE
2hr
Meet at 6pm at Guelph Lake trail head on Victoria Road. Enjoy the scenic trail along the lake. Bring water and snacks, dogs
welcome
Leader: Norm 519-831-3657 cell
Level 2. Speed Moderate
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For more hikes go to other Clubs website:
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Maitland Trail Association - maitlandtrail.ca/upcoming.htm
Grand Valley Trail Association – gvta.on.ca
Halton Hills Bruce Trail Chapter - on a link at
media6.magma.ca/www.torontobrucetrailclub.org/indexhttps.php
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Halton Outdoor Club - outdoor.spectranet.ca/index.html
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Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club - iroquoia.on.ca/hikes.html
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Thames Valley Trail Association - tvta.ca
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Dufferin Bruce Trail Club - dufferinbrucetrailclub.org
For 2015 Bruce Trail Organized End-to-End Hikes go to:
www.brucetrail.org/pages/frequently-asked-questions/end-to-ends
GHTC celebrated
Ontario Hiking
Week this past
October with a
Kids’ Hike checking out the
autumn colours and
changes on the
Guelph Lake trails.
Next Kids'
Hike
May 3
Strakey Hill
WHO KNEW?
The Home & Gardener said: “Put up a bat house to
encourage the presence of these shy animals. Bats consume
3,000 or more mosquitoes and other insects nightly.”
Need another reason? Bats are responsible for up to 95% of
the seed dispersal essential to the regeneration of forests.
International Trails Day
International Trails Day on June 6, 2015, is a day
dedicated to celebrate trails, their development, uses
and the healthy lifestyle they encourage. For many
years now North America has traditionally
celebrated a trails day on the first Saturday in June.
Celebrate International Trails day with GHTC this
year as we explore the Marden Creek Wetlands and
return to higher land to walk through several spiral
walks such as the labyrinth, the Stations of the
Cosmos and end up at the Peace Pole. Meet in the
parking lot beside the labyrinth at Ignatius Jesuit
Centre, 5420 Highway 6 North at 1:30 pm.