PHG Test - The Pathfinders Hiking Group of Oakville (11-29-2021)

The Pathfinders Hiking Group is an active group of about 120 seniors who enjoy being outdoors. Started in 1992, we have 117 hikes to choose from; we thus have hikes at different levels to suit a wide range of abilities and interests. On Mondays and Thursdays from September to June, we offer 5 drop-in hikes on systems such as the Bruce Trail, Halton and Hamilton Conservation Areas, Oakville and lakefront trails. We meet at the locations in the next panel and car-pool to the trail head.   The hikes vary in length, duration and difficulty, but there is one to suit everyone from beginners to experienced hikers. * Each hike is rated as to length and physical effort/technical difficulty (see chart at bottom). Hikes are led by one of our volunteer leaders, who have been trained in hike-leading and first aid. Each month's hiking schedule appears in a monthly newsletter distributed to all Pathfinders. It can also be viewed online by clicking this link Hike Schedules The fees cover th

On Mondays and Thursdays from September to June we offer 5 regular drop-in hikes on trails such as, the Bruce Trail, Conservation areas, Town and lake front trails.   We meet at the locations, at (or before) the times listed below and car pool to the trail head 15 minutes later. The hikes vary in length, duration and difficulty, but there is one to suit everyone from beginners through to experienced hikers * each week.   A monthly schedule is distributed in a newsletter from September to June and on a tab of this site.   Each hike is rated as to length and physical effort/technical difficulty (see chart below)   The fees are for car pooling and other items. A detailed financial report is issued each year. Monday Hikes - 8:15a.m. & 8:45a.m Both hikes are on the Bruce Trail or Conservation lands.   The current fee for these hikes is $4.  They start from the Sir John Colborne Centre.   There are minor differences between the two hikes. 8:15a.m      These hikes can be up to 11km in le