Hikes 2026
Group Hikes
After over 25 years of planning, publishing and leading group hikes, after the pandemic (plus an aging factor) I am not publishing group hikes often. In the past I have organised and led end-to-end hikes of the Bruce Trail, Avon Trail and the Grand Valley Trail. A sample of other group hikes I have led or may lead appears below. If you are looking for ideas for hikes, check my listings at Master Index to Hikes. The Master List to Hikes includes walks in south-central Ontario (e.g. Waterloo Region) and some walks done in various parts of the UK and one on Baffin Island.
EXAMPLE of PUBLISHED GROUP HIKE
Date to be
announced – Pinnacle Hill Loop, Kitchener. Level 2/3. Pace: 2-3 km/h (slow-moderate).
5 - 6 km
Leaders: Jamie & Jan. Depart at 10:00 a.m. from
the Walter Bean Trail parking lot at
43.389878492746114, -80.4216362317471 (Marguerite Ormston
Trailway, intersection of Doon South Dr & Homer Watson Blvd). This
loop walk follows parts of the Grand Valley Trail and community
trails passing through the Pinnacle Hill Natural Area. There will be
short segments where we will be bushwhacking (creating the trail) and also some steep, long climbs. We will do the steep climbs
slowly. Trekking poles are recommended as well as sturdy hiking boots.
Gators are suggested if the conditions are damp. Bring water and a snack.
Check here about 7:30 a.m. the day of the hike for any possible last-minute change(s)