Hike Schedule and Other Events

Also read General Hiking Information – Do's and Don'ts.

Key

WSB = Westside Bowl Parking Lot on 10 St. W. west of 9th Ave. W., Owen Sound. Google Maps

OSCHPL = Owen Sound City Hall Parking Lot off of 8th St. E. between 1st and 2nd Ave. East. Google Maps

Wednesday Evening Hikes always depart from Owen Sound City Hall parking lot at 7 pm. Hikes may be cancelled in poor weather. Everyone welcome! Website: City of Owen Sound | Interactive Map with City Hall location visible if you click the City Hall link or go to Google Maps. This applies to non–winter schedules unless stated otherwise.

Loop References are for Looping Through Sydenham, 1st Edition > see review

Discover the Sydenham Bruce Trail Club, Join Us on a Group Hike

Listed below are outdoor activities that may interest newcomers. Further hikes may be listed in the Sydenham Hiker newsletter, which you will receive when you join the Bruce Trail Conservancy and affiliate with the Sydenham Club (how to join). Dress appropriately for the weather, length of the event, bring water, etc. Please, no dogs on organized hikes unles stated otherwise. No smoking on organized hikes. All persons participate at their own risk. For more hiking information see Hiking Information - Do's, Don'ts, Reminders.

Hike Rating System

To help hikers decide what hike is suitable for them, hike leaders use the hike rating system when planning their hikes. Hikes are rated as follows. This listing is a combination of what SBTC has used in the past and criteria used by Hike Ontario.

Pace (or Speed)

Leisurely = less than 2 km/h
Slow = 2 to 3 km/h
Moderate = 3 to 4 km/h
Fast = 5 km/h or greater

Level of Difficulty (LOD)/Terrain

Easy or Level 1 – Well–defined trails, gentle inclines. Hiking boots not required, but trails may be wet. Is suitable for beginners. This level is recommended for newcomers to club activities.

Normal or Level 2 – Generally on trail. May be hilly, light bushwhacking, some rough spots or obstacles. Boots are recommended.

Strenuous or Level 3 – Rough terrain with one or more of the following: extensive bushwhacking, steep sections, long climbs and descents, beaver dams, rock scrambling or other obstacles. Boots, Level 2 experience, and a high level of fitness essential. Long pants and sleeves recommended.

Distance

• Distance is stated in kilometres (km). [1 kilometre = 0.621371192 mile].

List of Public Hikes and Activities

Hunting Season Notice

Deer hunting season is the second week of November so try to avoid woodland hikes at that time. For more details about hunting seasons please refer to the Ministry of Natural Resources web page entitled "How to Determine When Hunting Seasons Occur in Your Area".

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FEBRUARY 2012

Saturday, February 4, 2012 - Snowshoe Kinghurst Management Unit. Moderate pace/Normal L. of D.
Depart 1:30 pm or 1:40 pm in Chesley. Snowshoe hike and potluck following at 11 Bradley St. Chesley. Leader(s): Russ Strong RSVP 519 363-3435. See Trail Map.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - Owen Sound moonlight hike
Depart 6:00 pm from 2888 3rd Ave. W., Owen Sound. Potluck dinner at 6:00 pm followed by moonlight hike in the neighbourhood. Leader(s): Bill and Audrey Snel 519 470-0584

Saturday, February 11, 2012 - Clearview Side Trail. Moderate pace/Normal L. of D.
Depart 1:30 pm from Westside Bowl Parking Lot on 10 St. W. west of 9th Ave. W., Owen Sound. Google Maps. Map 31. Snowshoe the loop at the Clearview Side Trail. Leader(s): Doug and Loreen Cumming 519 372-9849

Sunday, February 12, 2012 - Cole’s Sideroad & Nel Maher Side Trail. Moderate pace/Normal L. of D. 5 km
Depart 1:30 pm from Westside Bowl Parking Lot on 10 St. W. west of 9th Ave. W., Owen Sound. Google Maps. Map 34. Leader(s): Ruth Nielsen RSVP 519 422-1489

Saturday, February 18, 2012 - Massie County Forest ski area. Moderate pace/Normal L. of D. 1.5-2 h
Depart 10:00 am from Westside Bowl Parking Lot on 10 St. W. west of 9th Ave. W., Owen Sound. Google Maps. Cross country ski the Massie Forest. Trail fees will apply. Leader(s): Bettilyn Berglund 519 376-3729. The Massie Property - Grey County Forest 44 website.

Sunday, February 26, 2012 - Snowshoe at Cliff Keeling’s Loop. Moderate pace/Normal L. of D. 1.5-2 h
Depart 1:30 pm from Westside Bowl Parking Lot on 10 St. W. west of 9th Ave. W., Owen Sound. Google Maps. Map 31. Leader(s): Cliff Keeling 519 376-6519

Sydenham Bruce Trail Club End-to-End 2012

To commemorate Sydenham BTC’s 50 th Anniversary, the SBTC is pleased to offer an End-to-End hike in the spring and autumn of 2012. SBTC will spread this hike over four weekends, two days each, on these dates: May 12 & 13, June 16 & 17, September 8 & 9, and October 13 & 14. With a total trail length of 170.1 kilometres, each hike will average 21 km. All hikes will begin at 8:00 a.m. at predetermined locations. SBTC volunteers will serve as hike leaders and sweeps for all hikes. Daily hikes can be completed at each individual hiker’s pace, but it is expected that participants will complete each day’s distance by a mutually agreed time. This promises to be a vigourous, interesting, scenic and satisfying series of hikes. Hikes will take place regardless of weather. A detailed weekend-by-weekend itinerary and information about the registration process and fees will be available here at a later date.