Hiking Trails in Mississauga – Celebrating the start of the New Year!

HIKE TITLE

Hiking Trails in Mississauga – Celebrating the start of the New Year!

DATE

Thursday January 1^st, 2026

HIKE LEADER(S)

Nancy Stevens , Sonia Baistrocchi

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

nancystevens7@gmail.com, (905)277-8913

Soniab560@gmail.com. (416)427-9127

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Mississauga, Ontario

MEETING AND START TIME

Meet at 9:45 for a 10:00 am start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

(Include exact address, GPS coordinate and/or map)

Meet at Riverwood Visual Arts Centre located at 4170 Riverwood Park Lane, Mississauga. The centre is located just north of Burnharmthorpe Rd. between Mississauga Rd and Riverwood Park Lane. We will meet meet at the parking lot close to the VA Centre.

Visual Arts Mississauga at Riverwood - Google Maps

DISTANCE

6-7 kms

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate – 4 kmph, about

DURATION APPROX

1.5 hrs approx.

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Relative wide and easy terrain. It could be icy and slippery in winter.

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. loop or out and back

Varied, can be loops and there-and-back hikes.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Weekly hikes are always surprising as the season and weather change. Hike along Culham trail, Credit River and Hewick Meadows Park. Hikes may start in the neighbourhoods in late fall and winter.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Yes. A Must.  Leaders appreciate early registration and at least 24 hours before the event.

CANCELLATION

• If your plans change, please self-cancel online as soon as possible so that other HOC members may take your spot.

• Hike Leader may cancel any hike if weather conditions are not safe to participants like heavy rain, icy and snow conditions or due to low attendance. Please check your emails a day before the hike.

REGISTRATION OPENS

Two weeks before the hike.  Up to 15 hikers are welcome to participate in this event.

WHAT TO BRING

• Good walking shoes/boots with good tread. Hiking poles will be helpful.

• Dress in layers according to weather

• Bring water and snacks

• Icers or traction devices are mandatory in winter conditions

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike

Details regarding an optional coffee stop will be given after the hike