Meet behind Craft Food house (formerly Harden and Huyse) for a hike that will head north through some residential areas. This will be followed by coffee and social time back at Craft Food House. This will be the last Tuesday morning hike for 2016 but they will resume in 2017.

Time: 9:30
Meeting Location: parking lot behind Craft Food House
Hike Leader: Roy Martin

There’s plenty of nice snow in Northumberland Forest so get the skis out! We’ll meet in the Beagle Club parking lot. We can decide then which trails to take but if people can comment on how long they hope to be out and what kind of terrain they can handle we can get some ideas going. There are often options to drop out early too.
For those who prefer to hike or snow shoe, if there is anyone who would like to lead one or the other, please let us know and we can get that going as well.

Dates: Saturday, December 17th and Sunday, December 18th
Start Time: 1:30
Meeting Location: Beagle Club parking lot
Ski Organizer: Maria Siemiaszko

It’s going to be cooooold, but nothing that a few layers won’t resolve. We always see something interesting on our evening hikes. Last week we saw an enormous christmas lawn display that was mind-boggling. This week we’re going to see if we can hunt down the “vinyl record fence”. If you don’t know what the heck we mean by that, you’ll have to come out and see! Wear some footwear with treads and bring a flashlight….we might even go through the woods and there are hills and valleys.

Evening hikes are open to everyone, both members and non-members. We do ask that non-members bring a signed waiver for insurance purposes and give to Randy or Anita when we all meet. sign a waiver (it’s free!).

Start time: 6:00pm
Start location: Port Hope Town Hall parking lot
Hike leaders: Randy and Anita

Bruce will lead the group on a 6 to 7km hike heading north from the Park Playhouse. There will be coffee and social time afterwards at Craft Food House (formerly Harden and Huyse).
Date: Tuesday, December 13th
Start Time: 9:30
Meeting Location: in front of the Park Playhouse
Hike Leader: Bruce Bellaire

A message from Heather, Sunday’s hike leader: Hi all! Winter may be coming but some of us are still hiking. Please come and join us!
We will be hiking the Woodland Trails in the Northumberland Forest again this Sunday afternoon starting at 1:30. Hike starts at Woodland Trail parking lot across from Woodland Road off Hwy 45.
We will decide which trail we will hike based on group preference but we usually hike 1.5 to 2 hours.
Bring a drink and a snack.
Date: Sunday, December 11th
Start Time: 1:30
Meeting Place: Woodland Trails parking lot
Hike Leader: Heather Read

It promises to be clear weather for the hike on Wednesday night. This time we will head along the river toward the northern end of town and see all the fabulous Christmas lights. We usually walk at a fairly brisk pace, there are usually a few hills in the mix (it is Port Hope, after all!). You’ll burn some calories for sure. Our evening hikes are open to all, members and non-members. The only thing we ask is that non-members sign a waiver (it’s free!).

For those who missed last week’s hike, there were five brave souls who came out deciding to just disregard the drizzly rain. We ventured along the beachfront with headlamps and flashlights then enjoyed a beer afterward in a little social spot downtown. Always an adventure, and plenty of conversation!

Night time hike along the Port Hope beachfront.

Start time: 6:00pm
Start location: Port Hope Town Hall parking lot
Hike leaders: Randy and Anita

Roy will take the group on a hike leaving the yacht club. Of course the invigorating exercise will be followed by the customary coffee and social time at the former Harden and Huyse. Comment below so Roy knows you’ll be there!
Date: Tuesday, December 6th
Start Time: 9:30
Meeting Location: parking lot at the yacht club
Hike Leader: Roy Martin

This Sunday’s hike will be on one of the Woodland trails. The parking lot for the trailheads is on the east side of 45 across from Woodland Road. The trail hiked will be determined by the participants but plan to be out about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Bring a snack and a drink, and layered clothing is advised for comfort and temperature control.
Date: Sunday, December 4th
Start Time: 1:30
Meeting Location: Woodland Trail parking lot
Hike Leader: Heather Read

This week Paul will take the group east along Lakeshore then head up along the Kerr Street trail before returning to Harden and Huyse for coffee and some socializing.
Date: Tuesday, November 29th
Start Time: 9:30
Meeting Location: parking lot behind Harden and Huyse
Hike Leader: Paul Mills

Heather will again lead a hike in the Northumberland Forest this Sunday afternoon. The route will be determined by the participants once we meet at the Beagle Club parking lot, but plan to be out for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Layers are recommended as the weather conditions can fluctuate and it can be quite cold if the wind kcks up. Bring a snack and fluids.
Non club member guests are welcome, but please bring a signed waiver. Current club memberships expire at the end of 2016, so if you haven’t rejoined for 2017, keep in mind that come the new year, current club members will also be required to bring a signed waiver form in order to participate in off season activities. The terms of our insurance policy demand this in order to keep up our coverage. If you don’t want the hassle of bringing a waiver every time you come out to a hike, cross country ski, or snow shoe, you can currently renew your membership for $40 by bringing the form and payment to a hike or mailing it to: NHCC c/o Anita Macklin, 8302 Smylie Road, K9A 4J7.

Date: Sunday, November 27th

Start Time: 1:30

Meeting Location: parking lot at Beagle Club parking lot, Northumberland Forest

Hike Leader: Heather Read