Hike Schedule and Other Events 2013

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 = 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/LTS 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

MAY 2013

Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - Owen Sound Hike
Depart at 7:00 p.m. from OSCHPL. Moderate pace. Normal level of difficulty. Approximately 1.5 h. Local hike in Owen Sound. Leader(s): Donna Cruickshank 519-376-5294

Thursday, May 2, 2013 - Loop Hike
Depart at 10:00 a.m. from Rural Rocks Sidetrail. Map 35. Moderate pace. Some difficult spots. Approximately 2.5 h. From Wiarton take Bruce County Rd.#13 W. for 2 km. Turn Right on N. Acres Rd. to parking at bottom of hill. Potluck sandwiches after. Leader(s): Harriet Nixon RSVP 519-534-0426. Refreshments: 534 Gould St.

Sunday, May 5, 2013 - Loop hike
Depart at 1:30 p.m. from WSB. LTS, Hike 11. Moderate pace. Normal level of difficulty. 2.8 km/2 h. The Clearview Loop Hike #11 LTS. Leader(s): Judy Kirsten 519-794-4079

Wednesday, May 8, 2013 - Owen Sound Hike
Depart at 7:00 p.m. from OSCHPL. Moderate pace. Normal level of difficulty. Approximately 1.5 h. Local hike in Owen Sound Leader(s): Donna Cruickshank 519-376-5294

Saturday, May 11, 2013 - Start of the Sydenham Bruce Trail Club End-to-End Hike 1 of 8
The first end-to-end hike begins May 11, 2013 and pre-registration is necessary. >>> DETAILS HERE

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 - Owen Sound Hike
Depart at 7:00 p.m. from OSCHPL. Moderate pace. Normal level of difficulty. Local hike in Owen Sound Leader(s): Russell Strong 519-371-8037

Sunday, May 19, 2013 - Loop hike
Depart at 1:30 p.m. from WSB. Map 36. Moderate pace. Normal level of difficulty. 6 km/3.5 h. Jones Bluff, wonderful views almost all the way. Leader(s): Ruth Nielsen 519-422-1489

Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - Owen Sound Hike
Depart at 7:00 p.m. from OSCHPL. Moderate pace. Normal level of difficulty. Local hike in Owen Sound. Leader(s): Russell Strong 519-371-8037

Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - Owen Sound Hike
Depart at 7:00 p.m. from OSCHPL. Moderate pace. Normal level of difficulty. Local hike in Owen Sound. Leader(s): Russell Strong 519-371-8037

JUNE 2013

Sunday, June 2, 2013 - Rock Springs KOA loop hike. Moderate. Normal. 3.5 km/~ 1.5 h
Depart at 1:30 p.m. from WSB. Loop hike on Rock Springs and KOA area trails. Leader(s): Del & Nancy Bonham 519 832-9473

Wednesday, June 5, 2013 - Owen Sound Hike. Moderate. Normal. ~ 1.5 h
Depart at 7:00 p.m. from OSCHPL. Local hike in Owen Sound. Leader(s): Donna Cruickshank 519 376-5294

Sunday, June 9, 2013 - Woodford Escarpment Loop & Crevice Springs Loop. Moderate. Normal. 3 km + 1.5 km/~ 3 h
Depart at 1:30 p.m. from WSB. Loop hikes #4 & 5 LTS. Hike one or both the trails. Leader(s): Mervin Bye 519 376-1312

Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - Owen Sound Hike. Moderate. Normal. ~ 1.5 h
Depart at 7:00 p.m. from OSCHPL. Local hike in Owen Sound. Leader(s): George Govier

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - Walter’s Falls Loop. Moderate. Normal. 4.5 km/~ 2 h
Depart at 1:30 p.m. from WSB. Loop provides blend of scenic & historical. Leader(s): Sandra Howe 519-477-1537

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - Owen Sound Hike. Moderate. Normal. ~ 1.5 h
Depart at 7:00 p.m. from OSCHPL. Local hike in Owen Sound. Leader(s): Donna Cruickshank 519 376-5294

Saturday, June 22, 2013 - Sauble Beach Hike. Moderate. Normal. 6 km/~3.5 h
Depart at 1:30 p.m. from WSB. Hike to the falls by Duck’s Unlimited area and back through Conservation area. Potluck after. Leader(s): RSVP Ruth Nielsen 519 422-1489

Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - Owen Sound Hike. Moderate. Normal. ~ 1.5 h
Depart at 7:00 p.m. from OSCHPL. Local hike of Owen sound. Leader(s): Russell Strong 519 371-8037

JULY 2013

Sunday, July 7, 2013 - Bayview Extension. Moderate to Fast. Normal. 9.6 km/2 h
Depart at 1:00 p.m. from WSB. Map 30. Bayview Extension one way hike, bring water and snacks. Leader(s): Dave Sykes 519 370-0193

Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - Owen Sound Hike. Moderate. Normal. ~ 1.5 h
Depart at 7:00 p.m. from OSCHPL. Local hike in Owen Sound. Leader(s): George Govier

Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - Owen Sound Hike. Moderate. Normal. ~ 1.5 h
Depart at 7:00 p.m. from OSCHPL. Local hike in Owen Sound. Leader(s): Donna Cruickshank 519 376-5294

Saturday, July 20, 2013 - Canada’s Parks Day/Cyprus Lake Prov. Park. Moderate. Normal.
Depart at 9:30 a.m. from WSB. Map 41. Hike around Cyprus Lake and bring a picnic. Park fees apply. Leader(s): RSVP Ruth Nielsen
519 422-1489

Saturday, July 27, 2013 - Kemble Mt. long loop hike. Moderate. Normal. 13.5 km/3.5 h
Depart at 9:30 a.m. from WSB. There are two steep hills. Map 34. Hike Kemble Mt. area, Dodd’s Hill and Cole’s Side Rd. Leader(s): Dave Sykes 519 370-0193

Sunday, July 28, 2013 - Pottawatomi Merle Gunby Loop Trail. Moderate. Normal. 2.3 km/1 to 1.5 h
Depart at 1:30 p.m. from WSB. Lovely loop hike to see Jones Falls Leader(s): Donna Cruickshank 519 376-5294

Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - Owen Sound Hike. Moderate. Normal. ~ 1.5 h
Depart at 7:00 p.m. from OSCHPL. Local hike in Owen Sound. Leader(s): George Govier

AUGUST 2013

Wednesday, August 7, 2013 - Owen Sound Hike. Moderate. Normal. ~ 1.5 h
Depart at 7:00 p.m. from OSCHPL. Local hike in Owen Sound. Leader(s): Donna Cruickshank 519 376-5294

Sunday, August 11, 2013 - Slough of Despond & The President’s Path. Moderate. Normal. 9 km/~ 3 h
Depart at 1:30 p.m. from WSB. Map 34. Leader(s): Dave Sykes 519 370-0193

Saturday, August 24, 2013 - Above Colpoy’s Bay. Moderate. Normal. 6 km/~ 2 h
Depart at 10:00 a.m. from WSB. Loop hike #25 LTS. Lots of lookouts of the bay, “gem of the Sydenham section”. Leader(s): Bettilyn Berglund 519 376-3729

 

Sydenham Bruce Trail Club End-to-End 2013

The first end-to-end hike begins May 11, 2013 and pre-registration is necessary.
>>>>>>> DETAILS HERE