Saturday October 3, 2009 - WORK PARTY - Time: 9:30 am - UnknownWhile
no specific jobs had been identified at the time the hike schedule was
prepared, experience has shown that there is always lots to do. Come on
out and give us a hand. If you plan on taking part
Contact: Linda Finley (519) 538 2247 lfinley@katimavik.org
Saturday, October 3 - Time: 7:30 sharp (Note early start!)We
will carpool to Cyprus Lake, to explore the beautiful Bruce Peninsula.
High-lights include: Rock-Scrabble side-trail, Half-way Rock, Grotto,
Overhanging Point and Boulder Beach. Terrain is rugged, hiking
challenging, BUT the scenery is awesome! Sturdy over-the ankle boots
recommended. Dress in layers for cold/wind/rain. (keep some reserve
clothing in your pack). Bring lunch and water. NOTE: Moderate car pool
fee will apply. Return around 6pm or later.
Participants are asked to contact Ray by Thursday prior to the hike.
Pace: Moderate
Level of difficulty: Intermediate - strenuous.
Distance: Approx. 8/9km. Maps: 41/42 Ed. 25
Leader: Ray Walker (705) 445-2272 jrwalker@rogers.com
Wednesday October 7, 2009 - Time: 9:00 amWe
will carpool to Lavender, leave cars and then proceed to km 42.8 where
the trail intersects Prince of Wales Rd. We will hike the last 11 km of
the Dufferin Highlands section. We will walk through the woods and
meadows of the Mulmur Hills and finish at the cemetery, ½ Km from
Lavender (km 53.8). Bring water and snacks/lunch.
Pace: Moderate
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Distance: 11 km Map: 21 Edition 25
Leader: Dick Edwards (705)-445-5849 redwards@georgian.net
Saturday, October 10, 2009 - Time: 9:00 amWe
will carpool to the parking area at km 59.4 of the Blue Mountains
Section. We will start on the Petun Side Trail and join the main trail
at km 53.4. Then we continue on the main trail to km 50.0,
surmounting the highest elevation on the Bruce Trail, after which, we
take the John Haig Side Trail to km 55.5, from where we follow the 2nd
Line back to the parking lot at Grey 19. Bring water and a lunch.
Pace: Moderate
Level of difficulty: Intermediate
Distance: 10 km Map: 23 Edition 25
Leader: Paul Carnahan (705) 428 3022
Wednesday October 14, 2009 - Time: 9:00 amWe
carpool to km 16.4 of the Blue Mountains section and follow the main
trail south to km 8.5, where the hike will terminate. The trail passes
through open fields, bush and hardwood with some interesting rock
formations and crevices. Following the hike there will be an optional
lunch in Singhampton. Bring water and a snack.
Pace: Moderate
Level of difficulty: Intermediate
Distance: 7.9 km Map: 22 Edition 25
Leader: Del Cook (705) 445-5990 delcook@rogers.com
Saturday October 17, 2009 - Time: 9:00 amWe
will carpool to the parking area on Concession Rd 4 South in the Spey
River Forest Area, km 18.9 in the Sydenham Section. We will then
proceed west up a hill to the Big Head Campsite area. From here we will
traverse open country to the Spey River Forest which leads to the Hoath
Head Marsh where the hike will end on 6 Sideroad. Bring lunch and
beverages.
Pace: Moderate
Level of difficulty: Intermediate
Distance: Approx. 11 km Map: 29 Edition 25
Leader: Carl Wintermeyer (705) 444-6796 c.wintermeyer@sympatico.ca
Wednesday October 21, 2009 - Time: 9:30 amWe
will carpool to the parking lot at Eugenia Falls, leave a car and then
proceed to Hogg’s Falls to start our hike at km 62.3. We will hike
north to Eugenia Falls through mainly forested area with a long climb
at the end. We will take time to view the waterfalls at each end of the
hike. Bring water and a snack.
Pace: Moderate
Level of difficulty: Intermediate
Distance: 7 km Map: 26 Edition 25
Leader: Marilyn Jones (705) 446-9951 mcj5156@hotmail.com
Saturday Oct. 24, 2009 - Time: 9:30 amWe
will car pool to km 105.2 of the Beaver Valley Section. To begin
our hike we go west across the height of land that separates the Beaver
River Valley and Bighead River Valley. The trail meanders through
cultivated fields and hardwood bush with great views to the north. The
hike terminates at Blantyre. Bring water and a lunch.
Pace: Moderate
Level of difficulty: Intermediate
Distance: 8 km Map: 28 Edition 25
Leader: Terry Sears (705) 444-9859 tjinblue@rogers.com
Wednesday October 28, 2009 - Time: 9:30 amWe
will carpool to Glen Huron to commence the hike along the Mad River
Valley. We will proceed west along the trail to the Devils Glen Ski
Club area. We then proceed past this area to a long and gradual uphill
trail to the top of the escarpment. We follow the trail back to the
intersection of the Ganaraska Trail and back to the village of Glen
Huron. This is a beautiful hike in the Mad River canyon with cliffs on
all sides. Bring a lunch and beverages.
Pace: Easy
Level of difficulty: Intermediate
Distance: Approx. 5 km Map: 22 Edition 25
Leader: Heather Wintermeyer (705) 444-6796 c.wintermeyer@sympatico.ca
Saturday October 31, 2009 - Time: 9:30 amWe
will carpool to the Beaver Valley Lookout on route 13, leave a car and
then proceed to the parking lot at Eugenia Falls, km 55.6 of the Beaver
Valley Section. From here we make our way north, along a new section of
the Beaver Valley extension and at km 47.6 we leave the trail. We will
continue, with great views, along route 13 back to the Beaver Valley
Lookout. Bring water and a lunch.
Pace: Moderate
Level of difficulty: Intermediate
Distance: 9 km Map: 26 Edition 25
Leader: Barb Elwood (705) 445-8028 belwood1@rogers.com
