Hosting Club: Caledon Hills Category: General Location (Google Maps): Parking at Boston Mills Rd., just west of its intersection with Mississauga Rd. Driving directions: From Highway 410 north, continue on Highway 10, left on King Street, right on Mississauga Rd., left on Boston Mills Rd. to roadside parking at dead end.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 18 km
Description Main Bruce Trail and Rockside Trail, there and back, will hike 9 km reaching into Terra Cotta and return after snack break, total 18 km. One purpose of this hike is to warm up for Toronto end-to-end hike on September 9. However, the hike is open for anyone likes to tone up the muscles. Bring plenty of water, snack, sunscreen and insect repellent. Poles are recommended. Wear sturdy shoes as parts of trail could be muddy. After hike, there is an optional visit to Spirit Tree Estate Cidery nearby, less than 1 km on Boston Mill Rd. for refreshments, snacks.
Description Enjoy the benefits of pausing for a yoga practice as we tour through the trails, parkland and Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake. No mat required. Movement will focus on a flow of standing poses designed especially for hikers. Plan to stay for conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Road, NOTL.
Hosting Club: Toronto Category: Car Hike Location (Google Maps): Glasgow Trail, Concession Road 2
Park in parking lot at the head of trail
From Highway 404 turn right to Stouffville Rd, till to the end of road and turn left on York Durham line in About 1km turn right to Webb rd. and turn right to Concession Road 2 ,you will see parking lot in 500 meter.
Pace: Moderate Terrain: Variable Distance: 16-17 km
Description The hike will be around 5 hours hike, mostly fast paced, exploring the scenery of late Summer in the Uxbridge area.
Please bring at least 2L of water, a snack, sun screen and bug spray.
Some safety procedures during the hike:
1-Hikers must stay between the leader and the sweep.
2-Hikers must advise the leader or the sweep if they wish to leave the group.
3- Hikers must follow the whistle instructions: 1 blast- stay where you are; 2 blasts come to the leader; 3 blasts – come to the leader quickly.
4-Hike leader may request volunteers to stop at trail intersections, they need to help hikers to the direction the group walk and wait till they see the sweep .
5-Hikers have to make sure they can see the persons behind and in front of them.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 12.4km
Description Owen Sound Rail Trail and Keeling Side Trail 5 of 9 hikes Start time: 8:30AM Hikers meet at trailhead at 8:30AM, contact leader to confirm meet up spot.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 7.5 kms
Description We will hike the Charles Hildebrandt and Canada Goose Side Trails, in and back. There are some technical sections to this hike and I expect the mosquitoes will still be out, so bring bug spray. Side trails like this are a delight to hike!
Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing Distance: 7 Km
Description We will be doing an “in and out” hike along the escarpment with some nice views. This hike is very close to Owen Sound and a wonderful place to take guests to. In the event you are unable to register please call or text the hike leader @ 416-848-8818.
Hosting Club: Toronto Category: Urban Walk Location (Google Maps): Arrive at Kipling Terminal by 3:20 pm for a 3:30 pm departure on MiWay Bus#26, Platform 15. You can catch the same #26 bus at 3:36 pm at Islington Subway, east side of Islington by the doors to the tunnel leading to the Subway. if going directly to the hike, meet the rest of us by the washrooms at the Visual Arts Mississauga building at Riverwood Conservancy. Follow Riverwood Park Ln from Burnhamthorpe Rd W to the main parking lot near MacEwan Terrace Garden. Walk through the garden to Visual Arts Mississauga beside the MacEwan Barn. Try to arrive 10-15 minutes ahead of time.
Pace: Moderate Terrain: Flat, Hilly, Variable Distance: 12.5 km
Description
Come and enjoy the Credit River and beautiful tranquil Riverwood Conservancy in the twilight hours as we do a there and back hike along the Culham trail to historic Streetsville, a village founded by Timothy Street in 1824, a town within a city that still retains the charms of a village. Nestled on the banks of the Credit River, Streetsville is home to the largest number of historic buildings in the city of Mississauga. Part of the route will be along an abandoned rail line from the old Barber woolen mill in Barbertown to the outskirts of Streetsville. A 20 minute rest stop in the Village Square with Murphy’s Ice Cream Parlour to tempt us before we make our way back in the waning light. Sunset will be at 7:51 pm. Bring flashlights or use the torch on your cell phones. We will be four days removed from the supermoon so if it is a clear night we will have moonlight to guide us. We will finish on flatter wider trails if need be. Safety is always number one priority.
Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land Category: General Hike Location (Google Maps): Entrance to the Woodend Conservation Area off Taylor Road. Km 16.7 BTC Map 2.
Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate, Slippery Sections Likely Distance: 16.7 kms
Description Join us for the first in a series of 5 hikes to complete the Niagara Section. This a shuttle hike so please bring a garbage bag and change of footwear for the end of the hike. Be ready for War of 1812 trivia, a song or too and the Screaming Tunnel. Please bring 3L of water, a snack, a lunch, bug spray and sunscreen.
Hosting Club: Caledon Hills Category: Tuesday Hikers Location (Google Maps): Meet at Hockley Road parking lot, north side of Hockley Rd. and east of 2nd Line EHS. DIRECTION: Go on Highway 410 north, this becomes Highway 10 north. After passing through Orangeville turn right on Hockley Road (7), drive about 5 km, shortly after passing 2nd Line EHS, BT parking lot is on the left.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour Terrain: Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing Distance: 12 km
Description Will hike parts of Hockley Valley trails; Glen Cross, Isabel East and Tom East connected by sections of main Bruce Trail. Bring 2 litres of water and snack. Hiking poles are strongly recommended, the distance may be shortened depending on weather conditions. Pace will vary due to hilly sections. Bring bug spray and sun protection. We just want to get out and enjoy nature.
Note: This hike is re-scheduled from August 15 (canceled due to weather) to September 5.
Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land Category: Tuesday Hike Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land Section, Map 19. Meet at BTC Splitrock parking lot on the East side of 2nd Line EHS, Mono, about 1.5 km north of 25 Sideroad.
Description We will hike the Split Rock, 2nd Line EHS, Walter Tovell and Lookout Side Trails. The hike will end at 25 Sideroad where we will car pool back to the Split Rock parking lot. The short hike will include the Split Rock and Ralph Tremills Side Trails. Bring water and snacks.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing Distance: 7.5 km
Description We will walk, following city streets, to the Tews Falls Side trail. We will ascend the escarpment and onwards to view Tews Falls. We will then return with a stop at the Dundas Peak Viewpoint and retrace our steps back to the Dundas Driving Park. Bring water, sunscreen, bug repellant and a snack. Hiking poles recommended. Please arrive at the car park by 8:50 am in order to be walking by 9:00 am (note the earlier start time). If you must cancel after 3:00 pm on Tuesday Sept 5, please inform me by text at 905 334-8752 or email at tedbossence@sympatico.ca . I will inform you if the hike is cancelled due to rain. Please check your email the evening before the hike.
Hosting Club: Blue Mountains Category: Register in person the morning of hike. Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 10km
Description We will park in Glen Huron near Station St and begin hiking west on the Ganaraska Trail to meet up with the white blazed trail at km 26.0. From here we head south heading towards the Nottawasaga Bluffs Conservation Area. After exploring the Keyhole Side Trail, we will loop around and back to the cars via the white blazed trail and the Betty Carter Side Trail. Bring a snack or lunch and water. Parking: Concession 8 South and Station St.
Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Length of Hike: 5 km
Description This hike is primarily a there-and-back hike. We will be starting near the iconic Old Baldy. The Trail takes us along the edge of the Escarpment with a number of views across the Valley. We will walk on the main Trail as far as McCluskey’s Rock. After experiencing being “between a rock and a hard place”, we will return on the main Trail and then take the Ken Young side Trail back.
Description Evening hike in Niagara Gorge. We will meet by the metal stairs into the gorge and follow the trail down to the river and return up the metal stairs.
Please bring poles, water and bug spray.
This is a paid parking lot – the Niagara parks parking pass is valid at this location.
Hosting Club: Sydenham Category: An evening walk. Location (Google Maps): Meet in the municipal parking lot by the river on the west side of 1st Ave. E between 7th St. E and 8th St. E in Owen Sound.
Pace: Brisk: 4 to 5 km/h Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing Distance: Approx 5 km
Description Join us for an evening hike exploring Owen Sound trails and neighbourhoods followed by an opportunity for refreshments. No need to show up 15 minutes early. The hike will start at 7:00 pm. For further information contact Hike Leader Hrriet Nixon at harrietnixon@bmts.com or Cell 519-373-6598.
From Jordan Hollow Hike the main trail to Upper and Lower Balls Falls, Moyer Road or Louth and Return. You must register for each hike. Bring Poles, sunscreen, bug spray , snack and a drink and dress for the weather
Hosting Club: Sydenham Category: General Hike Location (Google Maps): Parking area on the west side of 9th Avenue East/Hwy 6&10 at the top of the hill, just south of Superior Street
Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h Terrain: Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing. Distance: Approx 11 kms
Description We will do a large loop of Harrison Park, hiking south then west on the main trail to where it meets the Creamery Hill Sude Trail. From the Creamery Side Trail, we return via the Harrison Park Side Trail to the main trail then follow it north to Centennial Tower. This is a challenging hike on very rocky terrain for experienced hikers. Hiking boots are a must, hiking poles may be helpful. Bring enough water and a snack. The hike will take at least three hours. If you are unable to register, please call or text the hike leader at 647-918-4180.
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: Approx. 8 – 9 km.
Description Join us to hike the trails of Rattlesnake Point. Our trails follow the escarpment heights and the canyon between Crawford Lake and Rattlesnake Point Conservation Areas. There is one long descent into the canyon and another more gentle ascent back to the top. Meet in the LOWER parking lot of the conservation area at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start. Bring water, sunscreen, insect repellent and poles if using. A registration is required to enter the conservation area. Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com
Hosting Club: Caledon Hills Category: End-to-End Location (Google Maps): *** We will meet for this first hike in Campbellville at the car pool lot south of the 401 off Reid’s Sideroad and shuttle to a paid parking area in Hilton Falls Conservation Area. An email will be sent out regarding parking arrangements a week prior to the hike date.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing Distance: From 121.8 – 108.8 plus walk from Hilton Falls parking and to Crawford Lake Conservation parking – 14.5 km. Map 11
Description This is the first hike in a series of ten. You will need to register for each hike you wish to do. We will hike from the north end of the Iroquoia Section through Kelso Conservation Area enjoying great views, around Rattlesnake Point and through the Nassagaweya Canyon to Crawford Lake Conservation Area.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing Distance: 10km +
Description This 10.5 km hike will follow the main BT along the edge of the escarpment for great views of the Skyway bridge , Lake Ontario and surrounding area. We will continue to the outskirts of Waterdown and down into/out of the Grindstone Creek via the McNally and Waterdown Rd Side trails and main BT. Please dress in layers and bring water, a snack and lunch. Hike leader: Karen Capindale-Smith, kjcapindale@gmail.com. Please use cell (905-749-0914) for hike morning cancellations.
These weekly hikes will take various routes around beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake. We may take in history or just enjoy the ambiance of the area. Urban hikes are mostly paved with some trail walking.
Plan to stay for conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Road, NOTL
Pace: Brisk, Fast Terrain: Variable Distance: 50 km
Description Come test your grit on our 1 day E2E which will be held on Saturday Sept. 9, 2023. Cost for members is $40 which includes bus transportation from the meeting point to the hike starting point, online registrations fees, parking in Hilton Falls CA, water and snacks, and the official one day E2E badge. If any spots are still available on June 15 at 8:00 pm, registration will then open for non-members at a cost of $45. Details will be emailed to participants in early August. This long hike is not suitable for beginning hikers. Hikers are expected to maintain an average pace of 4km per hr. Hikers must reach each checkpoint by a prescribed time in order to continue and ensure everyone is off the trail before dark. You will hike on your own without a hike leader. Space is limited, hikes go rain or shine, and no dogs are permitted on this event. For questions, please contact Jacquie Van Dyke at vdyke0946@gmail.com Masks will be worn on the buses.
Pace: Brisk Terrain: Variable Distance: Saturday’s hike is approximately 28km. Sunday’s hike is approximately 22km.
Description Plan to hike the Toronto section in late summer over two days.
On Saturday, the bus will take participants to the north end of the Toronto section. Hikers will then hike south to Limehouse – a distance of approximately of 28kms.
On Sunday, the bus will take participants south to Campbellville Rd and Appleby Line where hikers will hike north to Limehouse – a distance of approximately 22kms.
There will be checkpoints along the way where light snacks and water will be available. Those who complete the distances on both days will be receive the special Club E2E badge.
Registration cost for members is $50. Refunds will not be issued. Attendance is limited to 92 (two buses). If any spots are still available at 8:00 pm on June 15, registration will also be opened for non-members at a cost of $60 each. The fee covers: bus transportation each morning from the hike end location to the hike start, a badge, parking permits, 1 or 2 checkpoints each day. Masks will be worn on the buses. You will hike on your own without a hike leader. Complete details will be provided in early August. For questions, contact Jacquie Van Dyke at vdyke0946@gmail.com
Description Bus departs 10 York Mills Rd at 8:00 AM and Major Mackenzie Dr and HWY 400 Park and Ride at 8:20 AM. If you wish to be picked up at the Major Mackenzie Dr and HWY 400 Park and Ride, type ‘yes’ in the additional information field. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. The bus waits for no one.
We begin our hike at km 67.3 on the boundary between the Blue Mountains and Beaver Valley Sections. Our route south will take us from the Swiss Meadows subdivision. We will have spectacular views of Georgian Bay and Collingwood below us as we pass along and just below the brow of the Escarpment. The trail makes its way through the Blue Mountain and the Scenic Caves Ski Areas before descending to our final destination at km 55.7 just outside the Petun Conservation Area. We will have a chance to refresh ourselves in Collingwood before returning to Toronto.
Hosting Club: Toronto Category: Car Hike Location (Google Maps): 2499 Brock Road, Uxbridge, ON there is a free parking when you enter the road off brock road beside Horse training facility
Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land Category: General Hike Location (Google Maps): Morningstar Mill parking lot off DeCew Road. 2714 DeCew Road, St. Catharines, L2R 6P7. Just to the east of km 34.2 BTC Map 3.
Pace: Medium Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate, Slippery Sections Likely Distance: 18.2 kms
Description Join us on this shuttle hike from Woodend to DeCew Falls taking in the main trail and the Morningstar Side Trail. Expect a lot of mud given the wet summer we have had. Please bring an extra set of footwear and a garbage bag for your shoes for the ride at the end of the hike. Please also bring 3L of water, a snack, a lunch, bug spray and sunscreen.
Location (Google Maps): Otter Lake Side Trail (Bruce Trail Reference Guide – Map 39). Meet first at 388 Cape Chin Road North, Lion’s Head. This is the driveway to Maple Cross Nature Reserve. We will park a few vehicles in the driveway and carpool from this location to roadside parking at Otter Lake (about 1/4 mile away).
Description Join well-known, local artists and PBTC members -Suzanne Dyke and Julie Heinrichs – for a plein air hike at Otter Lake Side Trail on Saturday, September 9th, 2023. Suzanne and Julie love the Bruce Trail and have kindly offered their time and support for this lovely experience, as a fundraiser for the Peninsula Bruce Trail Club.
This peaceful location is ideal for a plein art visit. Walking will be on reasonably flat terrain on a short section of the Otter Lake Side Trail. The gentle wetland and meadow habitat attracts many species of wildflowers and birds, including the threatened Meadowlark and Bob-o-link.
Participants are asked to bring their own sketching or painting materials. A small cushion or a folding stool to sit on is required. No drawing or painting experience is required, just a willingness to put pencil/pen or brush to paper.
This is mostly non-instructional but if you wish, they will provide drawing starters and will support any and all drawing efforts. This event is designed to encourage the development of great observation skills and to enjoy time out in nature.
Bring water, snacks, lunch, sunscreen, insect repellent. Wear a hat, long pants. There are no facilities at this location. The nearest porta-pottie is located at the Borchardt Road parking lot (about a 10 minute drive from Otter Lake).
You won’t want to miss this exceptional opportunity to join Suzanne,Julie, and others who enjoy the plein art experience! Limited registration. Please register early to avoid disappointment. All proceeds will be donated to the Bruce Trail Conservancy (BTC) and used to support BTC work on the Saugeen (Bruce) Peninsula. No children or pets, please.
Learn about Suzanne and her artwork here: https://suzanne-dyke.wixsite.com/portfolio. Learn about Julie here: https://julieheinrichs.com/artist-bio/
Hosting Club: Toronto Category: Cancelled Location (Google Maps): Meet at the BTC parking lot 200 meters east of the Nature Reserve across the road from the Black Birch restaurant. Map 18.
Pace: Moderate Terrain: Challenging, Hilly Distance: 14 km
Description We will complete a 14 km route through the Nature Reserve along the min and side trails. The is one of the hilliest sections of the Bruce Trail.
After the hike I invite hikers to join me at the Hockley Valley Resort for refreshments.
To get to the meeting place drive north on Hwy 1o past Orangeville to Hockley Road. Turn right (east) and go about 5 km. The parking area is on your left.
Description This event is to work on removing invasive honeysuckle from the BTC Thirty Mile Creek Nature Reserve off Thirty Road in Grimsby.
We will meet for 10 am at the designated parking area at the intersection of Thirty Road & Ridge Road East and walk in together.
Invasive honeysuckle removal methods depend on size – small being pulled by hand and hung on tree branches by the roots to dry out, medium sized pulled through the use of extractigators (special shovel like tools that help pry out the small shrubs) & large having to be cut with chain saws. BTC Ecologists will join us as well as certified club chain sawyers. We hope to have many volunteers on site and we will tackle this area in one day/one work party per year. Join us at ten am and stay as long as you can – it’s an easy walk out for those that just want to work for an hour or two. If you plan on staying longer pack a lunch & don’t forget lots of water, long pants, long sleeves, work gloves & sturdy footwear.
Volunteers make a difference – come out and join us for a fun work day.
contact Alicia Aitchison – aliciaaitchison1@gmail.com with any questions.
Please register so we know how many people to expect & we can keep everybody informed if anything changes.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing Distance: 10km
Description This is a fabulous place! We will hike the main trail through a lovely forest and then climb over some crazy rocks and through amazing crevices and roofless rooms along the Standing Rock and Caves Side Trail. Not for rookie hikers. Please wear hiking boots.
Hosting Club: Toronto Category: Urban Walk Location (Google Maps): Depart at 3 PM from the meeting point at the west side Exit of High Park subway station (Quebec Avenue). Parking available close to the theatre behind 2190 Bloor street west (east of Runnymede Rd).
Pace: Leisurely Terrain: Flat, Variable Distance: 7-9 km
Description
Join us for a Level 1 Urban Walk at a leisurely-moderate pace of 3 km/hour to enjoy the High Park area with the options to join us for dinner and a play. We will walk into High Park and along Colborne Lodge street southbound towards the Grenadier Pond and around it towards Ellis street and up Ellis Park road to the Village Playhouse (2190 Bloor Street West) to see the Oscar Wilde play “The Importance of being Earnest”. Those who would like to walk a little further may join Tom for an extended route.
duration 3 hours, pace 3 kms/hr.
Terrain: mostly flat, 1 steep sidewalk, dropouts.
Suitable for beginners and families
Call the theatre directly 416 767 7702 to reserve your ticket
($29.00 adults and seniors). Mention that you are with the Bruce Trail Conservancy, Toronto Club
Dinner at Ali Baba 6 PM or a nearby Pub – your choice.
You may choose to hike only, enjoy the theatre performance or to join us for all three: Hike, dinner and theatre.
Pace: Brisk, Fast Terrain: Variable Distance: 50 km
Description Come test your grit on our 1 day E2E which will be held on Saturday Sept. 9, 2023. Cost for members is $40 which includes bus transportation from the meeting point to the hike starting point, online registrations fees, parking in Hilton Falls CA, water and snacks, and the official one day E2E badge. If any spots are still available on June 15 at 8:00 pm, registration will then open for non-members at a cost of $45. Details will be emailed to participants in early August. This long hike is not suitable for beginning hikers. Hikers are expected to maintain an average pace of 4km per hr. Hikers must reach each checkpoint by a prescribed time in order to continue and ensure everyone is off the trail before dark. You will hike on your own without a hike leader. Space is limited, hikes go rain or shine, and no dogs are permitted on this event. For questions, please contact Jacquie Van Dyke at vdyke0946@gmail.com Masks will be worn on the buses.
Pace: Brisk Terrain: Variable Distance: Saturday’s hike is approximately 28km. Sunday’s hike is approximately 22km.
Description Plan to hike the Toronto section in late summer over two days.
On Saturday, the bus will take participants to the north end of the Toronto section. Hikers will then hike south to Limehouse – a distance of approximately of 28kms.
On Sunday, the bus will take participants south to Campbellville Rd and Appleby Line where hikers will hike north to Limehouse – a distance of approximately 22kms.
There will be checkpoints along the way where light snacks and water will be available. Those who complete the distances on both days will be receive the special Club E2E badge.
Registration cost for members is $50. Refunds will not be issued. Attendance is limited to 92 (two buses). If any spots are still available at 8:00 pm on June 15, registration will also be opened for non-members at a cost of $60 each. The fee covers: bus transportation each morning from the hike end location to the hike start, a badge, parking permits, 1 or 2 checkpoints each day. Masks will be worn on the buses. You will hike on your own without a hike leader. Complete details will be provided in early August. For questions, contact Jacquie Van Dyke at vdyke0946@gmail.com
Description Bus departs 10 York Mills Rd at 8:00 AM and Major Mackenzie Dr and HWY 400 Park and Ride at 8:20 AM. If you wish to be picked up at the Major Mackenzie Dr and HWY 400 Park and Ride, type ‘yes’ in the additional information field. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. The bus waits for no one.
We begin our hike at km 67.3 on the boundary between the Blue Mountains and Beaver Valley Sections. Our route south will take us from the Swiss Meadows subdivision. We will have spectacular views of Georgian Bay and Collingwood below us as we pass along and just below the brow of the Escarpment. The trail makes its way through the Blue Mountain and the Scenic Caves Ski Areas before descending to our final destination at km 55.7 just outside the Petun Conservation Area. We will have a chance to refresh ourselves in Collingwood before returning to Toronto.
Hosting Club: Toronto Category: Car Hike Location (Google Maps): 2499 Brock Road, Uxbridge, ON there is a free parking when you enter the road off brock road beside Horse training facility
Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land Category: General Hike Location (Google Maps): Morningstar Mill parking lot off DeCew Road. 2714 DeCew Road, St. Catharines, L2R 6P7. Just to the east of km 34.2 BTC Map 3.
Pace: Medium Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate, Slippery Sections Likely Distance: 18.2 kms
Description Join us on this shuttle hike from Woodend to DeCew Falls taking in the main trail and the Morningstar Side Trail. Expect a lot of mud given the wet summer we have had. Please bring an extra set of footwear and a garbage bag for your shoes for the ride at the end of the hike. Please also bring 3L of water, a snack, a lunch, bug spray and sunscreen.
Location (Google Maps): Otter Lake Side Trail (Bruce Trail Reference Guide – Map 39). Meet first at 388 Cape Chin Road North, Lion’s Head. This is the driveway to Maple Cross Nature Reserve. We will park a few vehicles in the driveway and carpool from this location to roadside parking at Otter Lake (about 1/4 mile away).
Description Join well-known, local artists and PBTC members -Suzanne Dyke and Julie Heinrichs – for a plein air hike at Otter Lake Side Trail on Saturday, September 9th, 2023. Suzanne and Julie love the Bruce Trail and have kindly offered their time and support for this lovely experience, as a fundraiser for the Peninsula Bruce Trail Club.
This peaceful location is ideal for a plein art visit. Walking will be on reasonably flat terrain on a short section of the Otter Lake Side Trail. The gentle wetland and meadow habitat attracts many species of wildflowers and birds, including the threatened Meadowlark and Bob-o-link.
Participants are asked to bring their own sketching or painting materials. A small cushion or a folding stool to sit on is required. No drawing or painting experience is required, just a willingness to put pencil/pen or brush to paper.
This is mostly non-instructional but if you wish, they will provide drawing starters and will support any and all drawing efforts. This event is designed to encourage the development of great observation skills and to enjoy time out in nature.
Bring water, snacks, lunch, sunscreen, insect repellent. Wear a hat, long pants. There are no facilities at this location. The nearest porta-pottie is located at the Borchardt Road parking lot (about a 10 minute drive from Otter Lake).
You won’t want to miss this exceptional opportunity to join Suzanne,Julie, and others who enjoy the plein art experience! Limited registration. Please register early to avoid disappointment. All proceeds will be donated to the Bruce Trail Conservancy (BTC) and used to support BTC work on the Saugeen (Bruce) Peninsula. No children or pets, please.
Learn about Suzanne and her artwork here: https://suzanne-dyke.wixsite.com/portfolio. Learn about Julie here: https://julieheinrichs.com/artist-bio/
Hosting Club: Toronto Category: Cancelled Location (Google Maps): Meet at the BTC parking lot 200 meters east of the Nature Reserve across the road from the Black Birch restaurant. Map 18.
Pace: Moderate Terrain: Challenging, Hilly Distance: 14 km
Description We will complete a 14 km route through the Nature Reserve along the min and side trails. The is one of the hilliest sections of the Bruce Trail.
After the hike I invite hikers to join me at the Hockley Valley Resort for refreshments.
To get to the meeting place drive north on Hwy 1o past Orangeville to Hockley Road. Turn right (east) and go about 5 km. The parking area is on your left.
Description This event is to work on removing invasive honeysuckle from the BTC Thirty Mile Creek Nature Reserve off Thirty Road in Grimsby.
We will meet for 10 am at the designated parking area at the intersection of Thirty Road & Ridge Road East and walk in together.
Invasive honeysuckle removal methods depend on size – small being pulled by hand and hung on tree branches by the roots to dry out, medium sized pulled through the use of extractigators (special shovel like tools that help pry out the small shrubs) & large having to be cut with chain saws. BTC Ecologists will join us as well as certified club chain sawyers. We hope to have many volunteers on site and we will tackle this area in one day/one work party per year. Join us at ten am and stay as long as you can – it’s an easy walk out for those that just want to work for an hour or two. If you plan on staying longer pack a lunch & don’t forget lots of water, long pants, long sleeves, work gloves & sturdy footwear.
Volunteers make a difference – come out and join us for a fun work day.
contact Alicia Aitchison – aliciaaitchison1@gmail.com with any questions.
Please register so we know how many people to expect & we can keep everybody informed if anything changes.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing Distance: 10km
Description This is a fabulous place! We will hike the main trail through a lovely forest and then climb over some crazy rocks and through amazing crevices and roofless rooms along the Standing Rock and Caves Side Trail. Not for rookie hikers. Please wear hiking boots.
Hosting Club: Toronto Category: Urban Walk Location (Google Maps): Depart at 3 PM from the meeting point at the west side Exit of High Park subway station (Quebec Avenue). Parking available close to the theatre behind 2190 Bloor street west (east of Runnymede Rd).
Pace: Leisurely Terrain: Flat, Variable Distance: 7-9 km
Description
Join us for a Level 1 Urban Walk at a leisurely-moderate pace of 3 km/hour to enjoy the High Park area with the options to join us for dinner and a play. We will walk into High Park and along Colborne Lodge street southbound towards the Grenadier Pond and around it towards Ellis street and up Ellis Park road to the Village Playhouse (2190 Bloor Street West) to see the Oscar Wilde play “The Importance of being Earnest”. Those who would like to walk a little further may join Tom for an extended route.
duration 3 hours, pace 3 kms/hr.
Terrain: mostly flat, 1 steep sidewalk, dropouts.
Suitable for beginners and families
Call the theatre directly 416 767 7702 to reserve your ticket
($29.00 adults and seniors). Mention that you are with the Bruce Trail Conservancy, Toronto Club
Dinner at Ali Baba 6 PM or a nearby Pub – your choice.
You may choose to hike only, enjoy the theatre performance or to join us for all three: Hike, dinner and theatre.
Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land Category: General Hike Location (Google Maps): Louth Conservation Area parking lot. Enter from Staff Avenue, 500 m north of Pelham Road (Regional Road 69). Just south of km 52.2 BTC Map 3.
Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate, Slippery Sections Likely Distance: 19 kms
Description Join us on this shuttle hike from DeCew Falls to Louth CA passing through Short Hills PP. We will take in Terrace Creek Falls, Swayze Falls and Rockway Falls. Mud is guaranteed so please bring a garbage bag and an extra pair of footwear for the ride back. Please also bring 3L of water, a snack, a lunch, bug spray and sunscreen.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 15 k
Description Starting from the roadside parking, the hike will follow the main trail, the Terra Cotta Side Trail, and the Rockside Side Trail to form a loop. Regular breaks and a lunch stop will be included. Bring snacks, lunch and plenty of water. Please arrive at 9:15 am as we will depart promptly at 9:30 am.
Description Learn about using a two-eyed seeing approach to understanding and protecting nature, as you hike the Bruce Trail with Caley Doran, Indigenous Trail Guide and Layna Lubimiv, Chief Park Naturalist, MacGregor Point. During your hike, you will also participate in a community science project – picking up and sorting litter found along the trail and submitting litter data to the Bruce Trail Conservancy. Finish the hike by joining us for a group conversation about your experience and talk about what you have learned. This is a moderate hike covering rocky and rooty terrain with some short, steep climbs. Please bring water, light snacks, and lunch. Wear sturdy footwear, hat and sun protective clothing. Bring sunscreen, insect repellent and garden gloves.
Parking Reservations are required for everyone. Parking fees apply to non-residents of Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula. Book early! 9:30-1:30 https://book.parkpassproject.com/book?inventoryGroup=1699994654&inventory=1592358846
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 10.3
Description Join us for a beautiful hike of the Main Trail to the Canada goose Side Trail through to the Limehouse Conservation, looping back to the start point on September 10th, 2023. It will be a 10.3km at a medium pace with moderate terrain, paths and road.
Meet at 9:45am Sharp to get ready and hike in at 10:00am.
Duration: 2.5 hours
There is plenty parking is on the shoulder of 4th Line . Please do not park in the garage parking lot.
The community of Limehouse was first settled in 1820. By the 1840’s limestone quarrying and “burning” of limestone in kilns to make lime, had begun. The Grand Trunk Railway built its line through Limehouse in 1856 which required 200 workers and their families to settle in the area. Discover the geological heart of the area known as the “Hole in the Wall” where a ladder leads to cracks in the escarpment rock. Experience the past as you walk by remnants of the lime industry. Stand before huge lime kilns and the old powder-house.
Also a great hike for those that would like to start hiking and looking for an introduction to hiking.
Please wear hiking boots, bug spray, hat, backpack with water and snacks. Hiking poles are great for balance but optional. Wear long pants and long sleeve shirt as mosquitos and ticks have been bad.
Pace: Moderate Terrain: Flat, Variable Distance: 14.1 km
Description ***UPDATED INFORMATION***:
The South Central Trail is closed for maintenance work. Therefore, that will trim off 4.2 km from the total distance making it approximately 14.1 km. Please see attached for the RNUP map. The map can also be accessed with this link: Brochures and publications – Rouge National Urban Park (canada.ca)
On this hike we will continue to explore the Rouge National Urban Park, this time in the section of the park in Markham called Bob Hunter Memorial Park. The BHM Park consists of the South Central Trail, Tallgrass Trek, Monarch Trail, and Reesor Way/Tanglewood Trail.
The meeting point will be the parking lot at the Rouge National Urban Park, Bob Hunter Memorial Park, 14th Avenue, Markham, ON.
The meeting time is 10:00 AM.
There are many ways to reach the park depending on where you are coming from. You may choose to drive, bike, or take public transit. You may check Google Maps for the best routes for you. For those coming from Toronto, you may choose to meet one of the hike leaders at the Finch Go Bus Terminal at 8:25 AM to take the YRT #2 bus at 8:45 AM to get to the park by 10 AM. The bus ride is 60 minutes and there will be a 17 minutes (1.4 km) road walking to the park.
The terrain is relatively flat. The pace will be a moderate pace of 4 km/hr.
There will be drop-out points at 11.8 km and 15 km. The total distance covering all the trails will be 18.3 km.
For your reference, the Park Map for the Rouge is attached.
Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Register Location (Google Maps): Various locations. First location is Queenston Heights Park, near the Bruce Trail cairn.
In this “Introduction to Hiking” series of workshops we will share the many joys of hiking. You will learn how to prepare for a hike; safety issues that might be involved, what to bring on the trail, reading the blazes and maps; and the different types of hikes offered by Niagara Bruce Trail Club. Each workshop will include a 20-minute presentation and question-and-answer period, followed by a 1.5hr hike. Wear sturdy walking shoes (if you have them) and clothing appropriate for the weather. Bring water.
Location of workshops:
Sep 10 – Queenston Heights Park, Niagara Parkway. Enter the park at the roundabout, make first left and an immediate left to see the cairn. Park next to the Bruce Trail Cairn. Paid parking.
Sep 17 – Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake. Park at the entrance to the park, near Taylor Rd.
Sep 24 – Kinsmen Park, 3820 Frost Rd, Beamsville.
We recommend participation in all three workshops but all/any are optional.
This course is open to members and non-members. Cost is $30 for members, $40 for non-members. Upon completion of ALL three workshops participants will receive an NBTC neck scarf free ($15 value). No refunds.
Hosting Club: Sydenham Category: General Hike Location (Google Maps): The Owen Sound Galaxy Theatre parking lot. Meet at the tall “Galaxy Centre” sign next to the traffic lights.
Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing Distance: 2 km
Description We will carpool to East Linton Sideroad W. and then hike the Frank Holley loop. This takes us through some lovely rock formations. Map 33. For more information w.snel2@gmail.com or landline (519) 470-0584. If unable to register phone the hike leader.
Dufferin Hi-Land Section; Map 20. Meet at Superburger (northwest corner of Hwy 10 and 89) at 9:00 AM or at roadside parking on Centre Rd, just south of River Rd (KM 34.9) at 9:15 AM.
Pace: Leisurely Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections Distance: Long hike: 6.5 km, Short hike: 3.4 KM
Description We will hike from Kilgorie, on main trail to Pine River Valley Side Trail, Carl Alexander Side Trail return to Main Trail and take Kilgorie Side trail back to parking at Kilgorie. Short hike will skip Pine River valley and Carl Alexander Side Trails and take main trail and kilgorie side trail back to parking at Kilgorie.
Hosting Club: Caledon Hills Category: Car Hike Location (Google Maps):
Parking lot at km 31.7 Map 22.Take Hwy 10 North. At Primrose turn left then in 5 km turn right on County Rd. 124. Follow for 30 km. In village of Singhampton turn right and follow #124 for 4 km to Devil’s Glen parking on the right. Leader’s cell phone 905-301-4091.
Pace: Moderate Terrain: Hilly, Variable Distance: 11 km loop
Description This is a loop hike going south from the Devil’s Glen parking lot on the Main Trail to the Ganaraska Trail. We will follow the Ganaraska one km to the village of Glen Huron and then return on the Mad River Side Trail to the Devil’s Glen parking. Note: Because of a re-route, this hike is about 2 km shorter than before and a bit less hilly.
Pace: Brisk Terrain: Some rocky footing, Some steep sections, Strenuous Length of Hike: 16.3km
Description Please join us as we chip away through the Sydenham section. This will be a series of 11 hikes that range between 13-19kms with one longer hike of 24km. We will begin our journey at the northern end of Sydenham and work our way south to try and avoid the dangers the falling leaves and snow will bring.
If you complete the 11 hikes in this series you will qualify for Sydenham’s new independent badge. Please keep track of your hikes as each hiker will be submitting their own badge request.
All hikes in this series will include a car shuttle and everyone will take a turn as a shuttle driver. Please have your vehicle passenger ready.
Sept 12 hike – meet @km174.4 carpool to 158.1
If you have any questions please text me @ 519-410-9077 (this is the most efficient way)
Please bring plenty of water and snacks/lunch
No dogs
Please text Kristina @ 519-410-9077 for morning of cancelations
COVID-19 Precautions Before, During and After your Hike
Each hiker joining a Bruce Trail Club organized hike must perform a self-screening check before hiking. Find Ontario’s self-assessment tool here: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/
If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, stay home.
Transportation
It is the Bruce Trail Conservancy’s current policy that car shuttles are allowed. It is at the discrepancy of individual hike leaders to make that decision.
Other Guidelines
Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the hike.
Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate attire for the weather and the terrain. Hiking poles are a good idea in any season, especially if the terrain is rocky or slippery. In winter, snowshoes or icers/crampons are needed when conditions dictate. Wearing appropriate clothing and footwear prevents injuries and shows consideration for a safe and positive group hiking experience.
Always carry I.D. and your health card.
Bring sufficient water and snacks (or lunch if indicated). A minimum of 1L of water is recommended on all hikes, and 3L is recommended for long, challenging hikes in the heat of the summer.
Bring sunscreen and insect repellent (for spring and summer hikes).
Lots to see on this leisurely loop taking in the Black Creek side trail, historic lime kilns and mill, a restored powder magazine and the famous Hole in the Wall. Pictures taken on this hike can be used towards earning the Naturalist Badge.
Hosting Club: Toronto Category: Car Hike Location (Google Maps): North of km 22.8 on the shoulder of the 6th Concession S. GPS co-ordinates N44.507399, W80.810098
Pace: Brisk Terrain: Hilly, Variable Distance: 23 km
Description This is the first of an eight part series to complete a Sydenham End to End. On this hike, we will pass through the Walters Falls and Rocklyn Creek Management Areas before finishing at the entrance to the Massie Hills Management Area.
Please ensure you arrive prior to 8:15 to be ready for a 8:30 departure. This is a car shuttle hike so be prepared to participate in the shuttle, either as the driver or a passenger. We will begin at km 0.0, and finishing at our vehicles. All Covid protocols will be followed.
Please check the weather the morning of or the night before and dress accordingly. Bring enough water, snacks, and lunch to last you the entire day.
Hosting Club: Blue Mountains Category: Register in person the morning of hike. Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 12km
Description We will drive to Beautiful Joe Park in Meaford to hike the pretty Trout Hollow Trail. It follows the east bank of the Bighead River upstream for 5 kms to a sideroad and then we return along the west bank. We will hike through woodlands, past historical sites including Trout Hollow where John Muir laid low during the U.S. Civil War, and view wildlife along the river. Bring lunch and water.
Location (Google Maps): Our hike will begin from the parking lot of Old Baldy. km 43.9, Map 26, Edition 30. Any hike participants who do not have a parking pass for Grey Sauble CA can park on the shoulder of Sideroad 7B by the bend in the road and then be shuttled to the parking lot.
Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Length of Hike: 5 km
Description Our hike takes us atop Old Baldy, the iconic outcrop. The Trail is well-used, the pathway often being “roots and rocks”. There will be a number of lookout spots to view into and across the Beaver Valley. We will hike along the main Trail and then turn back when we reach the road allowance part of the Trail. On the way back we will walk on the Mac Kirk Side Trail, under a canopy of deciduous trees.
From Jordan Hollow Hike the main trail to Upper and Lower Balls Falls, Moyer Road or Louth and Return. You must register for each hike. Bring Poles, sunscreen, bug spray , snack and a drink and dress for the weather
Hosting Club: Toronto Category: Car Hike Location (Google Maps): We’ll meet again at km 22.8 GPS N44.507399, W80.810098 on the shoulder of the 6th Concession S.
Description This is the second hike in a eight part series of a Sydenham End to End. On this hike, we’ll need to do some road walking but also passing through the Bognor Marsh Management Area (hopefully it will be dry).
Please arrive prior to 8:15 to be ready for an 8:30 departure. This is a car shuttle hike so be prepared to participate in the shuttle, either as the driver or a passenger. All participants will be expected to take a turn as a driver in this series. We will shuttle to km 44.2 on St. Vincent-Sydenham Townline and hike back to our vehicles.
Please check the weather the morning of, or the night before, and dress accordingly. Bring enough water, snacks, and lunch to last the entire day.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 9.5 kms
Description This is an in and back hike from Speyside on the main trail, Al Shaw Side Trail and Hilton Falls Side Trail up to 6th Line and then back. We will cross a creek, which should be mostly dry in July. Bring water, a snack, and bug spray/bug net. Hiking back on the same trail puts the trail in a new light, as you’ll notice things you didn’t see on the way in. This trail has some rocky bits and the forest is lovely.
Hosting Club: Caledon Hills Category: End-to-End Location (Google Maps): Meet at the parking area behind Kilbride School at the north end of Panton St., km 100.0. Shuttle to start of hike at Crawford Lake Conservation Area. Parking fee arrangements will be made before hike date.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing Distance: From 108.8 – 98.8 (Carriage Trail Rd.) plus walking from and to parking areas. Approx. 12 km. Maps 11, 10
Description This is the second hike of ten. We will hike through Crawford Lake Conservation Area, past the Calcium Pits and through Yaremko Ridley Park to Derry Rd.
Description Enjoy the benefits of pausing for a yoga practice as we tour through the trails, parkland and Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake. No mat required. Movement will focus on a flow of standing poses designed especially for hikers. Plan to stay for conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Road, NOTL.
Description We will meet inside the Clarkson GO Station near the bathrooms at 6:30 pm and walk along the lake to Port Credit (see route here.) Head lamps or flashlights are required as the sun will set at 7:40 pm. The after hike stop is the Archtop Coffee Bar and Market in Port Credit. Hikers can take the 23 Lakeshore Eastbound Miway bus back to the Clarkson GO (Presto is accepted) or they can use the nearby Port Credit GO Station to return home.
Hosting Club: Iroquoia Category: Special Event Location (Google Maps): Two different bus loading locations (one for each wknd) will be provided to registered hikers only. Unregistered hikers who show up will not be permitted to board the buses.
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Fast – 5+ km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery Sections Likely, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing Distance: 122km (30-35 each day)
Description Please join us for the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club annual self-led End-to-End. You can enjoy and complete the 122 km distance over four days (approximately 30-35km each day). Please be honest about your physical abilities. These 4 days are not recommended for new hikers or anyone who hasn’t completed these sort of distances recently. The registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
The hikes will traverse the varied terrain from Grimbsy in the south, to the 401 in Milton. Checkpoint stations will be approximately every 10 km offering snacks, water refill, and assistance.
The hike is $95 for members and $110 for non-members and includes bus transportation from the meeting point to the hike starting point, refreshments, parking, permit costs, and the official E2E badge.
Registration opens at 3 pm on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 for Bruce Trail Conservancy members. If any spots are still available at 3 pm on Thursday, July 13, 2023, registration will also be opened for non-members.
Details will be emailed to participants once registration is received. As mentioned, these are longer hikes and are not suitable for beginning hikers. For both events, hikers are expected to maintain an average pace of 4 km/hr (or more). Hikers will be required to reach each checkpoint on each day by a prescribed time in order to continue, and ensure everyone is off the trail before dark. Please be aware that volunteers are running this event and will be waiting.
Space is limited, hikes go rain or shine, and no dogs are permitted on this event. For questions, please contact Parvinder Sachdeva at pavvysingh@gmail.com
Pace: Moderate Terrain: Variable Distance: 14-15 KM
Description Will explore Toronto part of Rouge park along Rouge river and Little Rouge Creek,
Some safety procedures during the hike:
1-Hikers must stay between the leader and the sweep.
2-Hikers must advise the leader or the sweep if they wish to leave the group.
3- Hikers must follow the whistle instructions: 1 blast- stay where you are; 2 blasts come to the leader; 3 blasts – come to the leader quickly.
4-Hike leader may request volunteers to stop at trail intersections, they need to help hikers to the direction the group walk and wait till they see the sweep .
5-Hikers have to make sure they can see the persons behind and in front of them.
Description Be one of the first to earn NBTC’s new Welland Canals Badge! This is the first of 4 hikes needed to earn the new badge. It is a long hike, but fairly flat and mostly on pavement. You will get a flavour of all 4 Welland Canals during the hike. Please refer to the Badge section of the NBTC website for information about all 4 hikes and the required pictures.
Pace: Moderate Terrain: Rocky, Variable Distance: 14 km
Description Join us to hike the Toronto section of the Bruce Trail in a series of four moderate pace/moderate distance Level 2 hikes (14-16 km a day). Those who complete all 4 hikes will qualify for the Toronto club’s diamond E2E badge. The badge fee ($5 members/$15 non-members) will be collected on Hike #3.
Members may alternatively choose to use the hikes to earn the new stained glass Limehouse stone bridge fundraiser badge. Available to members only the badge fee is $30 and proceeds go to protecting and preserving the Bruce Trail. Please contact the Hike Leader if you are interested in earning the fundraiser badge for further instructions. This badge can be earned only on one of the series of special group hikes led by a BTC Hike Leader and not individually.
Hikers who complete all 4 hikes will qualify for either the diamond badge or stained glass fundraiser badge, as they have chosen.
Any relatively fit hikers are welcome to join regardless of working towards one of E2E badges.
The second segment in the series will take us from Pear Tree Park and Speyside, through the BTC protected areas of Speyside Woods and Speyside Sanctuary Nature Reserve to Limehouse Conservation Area including the ladders through the famous “Hole In The Wall” and by the Lime Kilns. Of course, there is also the old stone bridge as featured on the fundraiser badge. We finish this segment passing through two more two more BTC protected areas, Springle and Maple Ridge Nature Reserve. There will be an optional dropout at 10.2 km. This section has some fairly rocky terrain so sturdy hiking boots are recommended.
There will be a refreshment/social stop in Georgetown after the hike before returning to the Kipling Station departure point by 5:30 pm
Hosting Club: Blue Mountains Category: Experienced hikers ONLY/STRENUOUS Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing Distance: 14km
Description We will start the Pacific Slope Trail (Sendero Pacífico) Friendship Trail at the Johnston’s Sideroad parking area at km74.3. We will head south through a high meadow that has magnificent views west across the Cuckoo Valley (you might even see the Penn stocks) and the high edges of the Escarpment. Continuing to km 73.6 we will take the Stew Hilts Side Trail to see the splendiferous waterfall! Check out the exposed Queenston Shale formation, red- gray, and gray-green shales. We are never too far from the sound of falling water as we make steep descents and ascents all the way to km 68.3 (East Back Line). We will then turn around and make our way back UP to the cars! Keep in mind that this hike is challenging and strenuous as the descents are at the beginning of the hike and the steep and continuous ascents are at the end. Bring a snack or lunch and water.
Hosting Club: Toronto Category: Car Hike Location (Google Maps): We will meet at roadside parking southeast of km 44.5 on Heritage Road – coordinates are 43.734086, -79.944062. (Map 14 of the Bruce Trail Reference Guide, Edition 30)
Pace: Leisurely Terrain: Variable Distance: 4.7 km
Description Enjoy two awesome activities in one day: ambling along the Bruce Trail in Terra Cotta followed by a visit to Downey’s Farm to go apple picking! First we’ll do a loop hike of the main Bruce trail and Rockside Side Trail, enjoying the varied scenery of forest and country road as we hike the area (while keeping an eye out for the pink bench!). After returning to our cars, those who would like to join me in extending their day of fun will make the 15-minute drive to reach Downey’s Farm where we will pick apples and enjoy a sandwich or meat pie from the bakery lunch counter. Afterwards, any children in our group can play in the “Downey’s Farmyard Play Area” if they wish to do so.
Children under 13 years of age are encouraged to join their parents/guardians on this hike so they can fulfill the requirements for the Toronto Bruce Trail Club’s Youth Badge (https://torontobrucetrailclub.org/the-trail/badges) – all family members who are planning on joining us should register for the hike, including children. You should bring enough water and food for a 2-hour hike, comfortable hiking shoes, sun and bug protection, appropriate clothing for the weather, and money if you intend to join us at Downey’s Farm after the hike.
There is no admission charge to enter Downey’s Farm to pick apples, but they do require a minimum pick of $8.50 a person which applies to all individuals who enter the farm. Bags are purchased at the farm entrance as follows: a 10 lb bag of apples costs $26 (max 3 people per bag) and a 20 lb bag of apples costs $42 (max 5 people per bag). More information about apple picking at Downey’s Farm can be found here: https://downeysupickfarm.ca/apples/
Similarly, there is no admission charge to enter Downey’s Farm store, but if you decide to enjoy lunch from the bakery lunch counter then that will incur an additional fee, too. No outside food is permitted on farm grounds.
Please note that there is an admission fee to visit “Downey’s Farmyard Play Area”: $16 + HST for people aged 2 years and older, and free for children aged 23 months and younger. Tickets for “Downey’s Farmyard Play Area” must be purchased online here: https://downeysfarm.com/downeys-farm-market-activities.htm#openModal.
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: Approx. 10 km.
Description Please join in for a pleasant hike in the Dundas Valley CA. We will complete a loop using a combination of CA trails and Bruce Trail. Our loop takes us past a number of waterfalls including Sherman Falls. Park in the last parking lot and make your way to our meeting point at the trail centre. Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am. start. Bring water, a snack, insect repellent and sunscreen. Parking fee in effect or a Conservation Area pass.
Join in a pleasant hike in the Dundas Valley CA. We will hike a loop using a combination of Bruce Trail and Conservation Area trails. Our loop will take us past a number of waterfalls including Sherman Falls. Expect some hills. Bring water, a snack, insect repellent and sunscreen. Parking fee in effect or a Conservation Area pass. Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com
Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land Category: General Hike Location (Google Maps): Split Rock Narrows Parking Lot on 2nd Line EHS, Mono Cliffs Park, Mono, Ontario
Description Let’s get started on the right (hiking) foot! Please join us for a workshop on hiking tips and basicsurvivalskills. Topics covered: proper gear/clothing/footwear, essentials to carry in your backpack, priority survivalskills (water, fire, shelter), First Aid, communication, navigation, and more. Please note that this is a hands-on workshop. Children 9 and over are welcome. The workshop will be followed by a 1-hour hike in beautiful High Park.
Location (Google Maps): 120 Chi sin tib dek Rd, Tobermory, ON N0H 2R0 Meet at the building entrance of the Bruce Peninsula National Park Visitor’s Centre. (Bruce Trail Reference Guide 30th Edition – Map 42)
Pace: Leisurely, Medium Terrain: Easy, Moderate Distance: ~2 KM with an optional 3 1/2 KM for interested hikers
Description All PBTC hikes welcome 2S-LGBTQQIAP+ participants and community allies. This hike is planned by Grey Bruce Pride and PBTC.
Join us for a hike on the Burnt Loop Side Trail at Bruce Peninsula National Park in Tobermory. This hike is on flat terrain and is an accessible trail to the first lookout. A PBTC hike leader and a Grey Bruce Pride member will guide everyone to the first lookout. Those interested in returning to explore the Visitor’s Centre may retrace their steps. If any group participants are interested in a moderate hike of the rest of the Burnt Loop Side Trail, a PBTC hike leader will guide the remaining participants along this pretty hiking trail. The trail here is unpredictable with uneven terrain over rocky and rooty sections. The waterview lookouts highlight Flowerpot Island, Middle Island and Bears Rump Island. This moderately paced hike (~3 ½ km) will allow us to meet the rest of the group at the Visitor’s Centre within 1 ½ – 2 hours. You will have time to take photos and enjoy the views at the three lookouts along the way. There are picnic tables at the Park and in the village of Tobermory, if you wish to picnic before returning home. All hike participants receive a BTC Pride Badge!
Parking: Parking is available at the Visitors Centre. Arrive early to purchase your Bruce Peninsula National Park admission fee and parking pass at the Visitor’s Centre. If you have a National Parks Discovery Pass already, your admission and parking is included in this pass.
What to bring: Wear a hat and long sleeved/legged pants. Bring a light back pack with snacks and water. Hiking poles are not essential, but would be helpful.
Hosting Club: Blue Mountains Category: Organized Hike Location (Google Maps): From the village of Duntroon, head west along County Road 91 for 5.3Km to Osprey-Clearview Townline. Turn right and head north on Osprey-Clearview Townline for 2.7Km to the Nottawasaga Lookout PNR trailhead. Park along the roadside of Osprey-Clearview Townline. Km 42.5 on the Bruce Trail Guide Edition 30”
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing Distance: 5km
Description Hike through the Nottawasaga Lookout Nature Reserve and through the woods at your own pace, listening to a variety of musicians along the way. You will be looping around on top of the Escarpment before heading back to the cars. Set your own pace and take in all the beauty of nature combined with the music at this special event for the Bruce Trail.
This event is a fundraiser promoting awareness of the Bruce Trail. Bring your donations for the Bruce Trail as well as a snack and water. For more info or answers to questions contact: Secretary@bmbtc.org
Hosting Club: Iroquoia Category: Special Event Location (Google Maps): Two different bus loading locations (one for each wknd) will be provided to registered hikers only. Unregistered hikers who show up will not be permitted to board the buses.
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Fast – 5+ km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery Sections Likely, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing Distance: 122km (30-35 each day)
Description Please join us for the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club annual self-led End-to-End. You can enjoy and complete the 122 km distance over four days (approximately 30-35km each day). Please be honest about your physical abilities. These 4 days are not recommended for new hikers or anyone who hasn’t completed these sort of distances recently. The registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
The hikes will traverse the varied terrain from Grimbsy in the south, to the 401 in Milton. Checkpoint stations will be approximately every 10 km offering snacks, water refill, and assistance.
The hike is $95 for members and $110 for non-members and includes bus transportation from the meeting point to the hike starting point, refreshments, parking, permit costs, and the official E2E badge.
Registration opens at 3 pm on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 for Bruce Trail Conservancy members. If any spots are still available at 3 pm on Thursday, July 13, 2023, registration will also be opened for non-members.
Details will be emailed to participants once registration is received. As mentioned, these are longer hikes and are not suitable for beginning hikers. For both events, hikers are expected to maintain an average pace of 4 km/hr (or more). Hikers will be required to reach each checkpoint on each day by a prescribed time in order to continue, and ensure everyone is off the trail before dark. Please be aware that volunteers are running this event and will be waiting.
Space is limited, hikes go rain or shine, and no dogs are permitted on this event. For questions, please contact Parvinder Sachdeva at pavvysingh@gmail.com
Pace: Moderate Terrain: Variable Distance: 14-15 KM
Description Will explore Toronto part of Rouge park along Rouge river and Little Rouge Creek,
Some safety procedures during the hike:
1-Hikers must stay between the leader and the sweep.
2-Hikers must advise the leader or the sweep if they wish to leave the group.
3- Hikers must follow the whistle instructions: 1 blast- stay where you are; 2 blasts come to the leader; 3 blasts – come to the leader quickly.
4-Hike leader may request volunteers to stop at trail intersections, they need to help hikers to the direction the group walk and wait till they see the sweep .
5-Hikers have to make sure they can see the persons behind and in front of them.
Description Be one of the first to earn NBTC’s new Welland Canals Badge! This is the first of 4 hikes needed to earn the new badge. It is a long hike, but fairly flat and mostly on pavement. You will get a flavour of all 4 Welland Canals during the hike. Please refer to the Badge section of the NBTC website for information about all 4 hikes and the required pictures.
Pace: Moderate Terrain: Rocky, Variable Distance: 14 km
Description Join us to hike the Toronto section of the Bruce Trail in a series of four moderate pace/moderate distance Level 2 hikes (14-16 km a day). Those who complete all 4 hikes will qualify for the Toronto club’s diamond E2E badge. The badge fee ($5 members/$15 non-members) will be collected on Hike #3.
Members may alternatively choose to use the hikes to earn the new stained glass Limehouse stone bridge fundraiser badge. Available to members only the badge fee is $30 and proceeds go to protecting and preserving the Bruce Trail. Please contact the Hike Leader if you are interested in earning the fundraiser badge for further instructions. This badge can be earned only on one of the series of special group hikes led by a BTC Hike Leader and not individually.
Hikers who complete all 4 hikes will qualify for either the diamond badge or stained glass fundraiser badge, as they have chosen.
Any relatively fit hikers are welcome to join regardless of working towards one of E2E badges.
The second segment in the series will take us from Pear Tree Park and Speyside, through the BTC protected areas of Speyside Woods and Speyside Sanctuary Nature Reserve to Limehouse Conservation Area including the ladders through the famous “Hole In The Wall” and by the Lime Kilns. Of course, there is also the old stone bridge as featured on the fundraiser badge. We finish this segment passing through two more two more BTC protected areas, Springle and Maple Ridge Nature Reserve. There will be an optional dropout at 10.2 km. This section has some fairly rocky terrain so sturdy hiking boots are recommended.
There will be a refreshment/social stop in Georgetown after the hike before returning to the Kipling Station departure point by 5:30 pm
Hosting Club: Blue Mountains Category: Experienced hikers ONLY/STRENUOUS Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing Distance: 14km
Description We will start the Pacific Slope Trail (Sendero Pacífico) Friendship Trail at the Johnston’s Sideroad parking area at km74.3. We will head south through a high meadow that has magnificent views west across the Cuckoo Valley (you might even see the Penn stocks) and the high edges of the Escarpment. Continuing to km 73.6 we will take the Stew Hilts Side Trail to see the splendiferous waterfall! Check out the exposed Queenston Shale formation, red- gray, and gray-green shales. We are never too far from the sound of falling water as we make steep descents and ascents all the way to km 68.3 (East Back Line). We will then turn around and make our way back UP to the cars! Keep in mind that this hike is challenging and strenuous as the descents are at the beginning of the hike and the steep and continuous ascents are at the end. Bring a snack or lunch and water.
Hosting Club: Toronto Category: Car Hike Location (Google Maps): We will meet at roadside parking southeast of km 44.5 on Heritage Road – coordinates are 43.734086, -79.944062. (Map 14 of the Bruce Trail Reference Guide, Edition 30)
Pace: Leisurely Terrain: Variable Distance: 4.7 km
Description Enjoy two awesome activities in one day: ambling along the Bruce Trail in Terra Cotta followed by a visit to Downey’s Farm to go apple picking! First we’ll do a loop hike of the main Bruce trail and Rockside Side Trail, enjoying the varied scenery of forest and country road as we hike the area (while keeping an eye out for the pink bench!). After returning to our cars, those who would like to join me in extending their day of fun will make the 15-minute drive to reach Downey’s Farm where we will pick apples and enjoy a sandwich or meat pie from the bakery lunch counter. Afterwards, any children in our group can play in the “Downey’s Farmyard Play Area” if they wish to do so.
Children under 13 years of age are encouraged to join their parents/guardians on this hike so they can fulfill the requirements for the Toronto Bruce Trail Club’s Youth Badge (https://torontobrucetrailclub.org/the-trail/badges) – all family members who are planning on joining us should register for the hike, including children. You should bring enough water and food for a 2-hour hike, comfortable hiking shoes, sun and bug protection, appropriate clothing for the weather, and money if you intend to join us at Downey’s Farm after the hike.
There is no admission charge to enter Downey’s Farm to pick apples, but they do require a minimum pick of $8.50 a person which applies to all individuals who enter the farm. Bags are purchased at the farm entrance as follows: a 10 lb bag of apples costs $26 (max 3 people per bag) and a 20 lb bag of apples costs $42 (max 5 people per bag). More information about apple picking at Downey’s Farm can be found here: https://downeysupickfarm.ca/apples/
Similarly, there is no admission charge to enter Downey’s Farm store, but if you decide to enjoy lunch from the bakery lunch counter then that will incur an additional fee, too. No outside food is permitted on farm grounds.
Please note that there is an admission fee to visit “Downey’s Farmyard Play Area”: $16 + HST for people aged 2 years and older, and free for children aged 23 months and younger. Tickets for “Downey’s Farmyard Play Area” must be purchased online here: https://downeysfarm.com/downeys-farm-market-activities.htm#openModal.
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: Approx. 10 km.
Description Please join in for a pleasant hike in the Dundas Valley CA. We will complete a loop using a combination of CA trails and Bruce Trail. Our loop takes us past a number of waterfalls including Sherman Falls. Park in the last parking lot and make your way to our meeting point at the trail centre. Meet at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am. start. Bring water, a snack, insect repellent and sunscreen. Parking fee in effect or a Conservation Area pass.
Join in a pleasant hike in the Dundas Valley CA. We will hike a loop using a combination of Bruce Trail and Conservation Area trails. Our loop will take us past a number of waterfalls including Sherman Falls. Expect some hills. Bring water, a snack, insect repellent and sunscreen. Parking fee in effect or a Conservation Area pass. Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com
Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land Category: General Hike Location (Google Maps): Split Rock Narrows Parking Lot on 2nd Line EHS, Mono Cliffs Park, Mono, Ontario
Description Let’s get started on the right (hiking) foot! Please join us for a workshop on hiking tips and basicsurvivalskills. Topics covered: proper gear/clothing/footwear, essentials to carry in your backpack, priority survivalskills (water, fire, shelter), First Aid, communication, navigation, and more. Please note that this is a hands-on workshop. Children 9 and over are welcome. The workshop will be followed by a 1-hour hike in beautiful High Park.
Location (Google Maps): 120 Chi sin tib dek Rd, Tobermory, ON N0H 2R0 Meet at the building entrance of the Bruce Peninsula National Park Visitor’s Centre. (Bruce Trail Reference Guide 30th Edition – Map 42)
Pace: Leisurely, Medium Terrain: Easy, Moderate Distance: ~2 KM with an optional 3 1/2 KM for interested hikers
Description All PBTC hikes welcome 2S-LGBTQQIAP+ participants and community allies. This hike is planned by Grey Bruce Pride and PBTC.
Join us for a hike on the Burnt Loop Side Trail at Bruce Peninsula National Park in Tobermory. This hike is on flat terrain and is an accessible trail to the first lookout. A PBTC hike leader and a Grey Bruce Pride member will guide everyone to the first lookout. Those interested in returning to explore the Visitor’s Centre may retrace their steps. If any group participants are interested in a moderate hike of the rest of the Burnt Loop Side Trail, a PBTC hike leader will guide the remaining participants along this pretty hiking trail. The trail here is unpredictable with uneven terrain over rocky and rooty sections. The waterview lookouts highlight Flowerpot Island, Middle Island and Bears Rump Island. This moderately paced hike (~3 ½ km) will allow us to meet the rest of the group at the Visitor’s Centre within 1 ½ – 2 hours. You will have time to take photos and enjoy the views at the three lookouts along the way. There are picnic tables at the Park and in the village of Tobermory, if you wish to picnic before returning home. All hike participants receive a BTC Pride Badge!
Parking: Parking is available at the Visitors Centre. Arrive early to purchase your Bruce Peninsula National Park admission fee and parking pass at the Visitor’s Centre. If you have a National Parks Discovery Pass already, your admission and parking is included in this pass.
What to bring: Wear a hat and long sleeved/legged pants. Bring a light back pack with snacks and water. Hiking poles are not essential, but would be helpful.
Hosting Club: Blue Mountains Category: Organized Hike Location (Google Maps): From the village of Duntroon, head west along County Road 91 for 5.3Km to Osprey-Clearview Townline. Turn right and head north on Osprey-Clearview Townline for 2.7Km to the Nottawasaga Lookout PNR trailhead. Park along the roadside of Osprey-Clearview Townline. Km 42.5 on the Bruce Trail Guide Edition 30”
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing Distance: 5km
Description Hike through the Nottawasaga Lookout Nature Reserve and through the woods at your own pace, listening to a variety of musicians along the way. You will be looping around on top of the Escarpment before heading back to the cars. Set your own pace and take in all the beauty of nature combined with the music at this special event for the Bruce Trail.
This event is a fundraiser promoting awareness of the Bruce Trail. Bring your donations for the Bruce Trail as well as a snack and water. For more info or answers to questions contact: Secretary@bmbtc.org
Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land Category: General Hike Location (Google Maps): Where the Bruce Trail crosses Quarry Road at km 67.9 BTC Map 4. Just north of Quarry Road and Fly Road (County Road 73).
Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely Distance: 16 kms
Description Join us on a shuttle hike on the main trail taking in Balls Falls in the Jordan Valley and Cave Springs. Slippery muddy sections guaranteed. Please bring a garbage bag and an extra set of footwear for the ride back. Please also bring 3L of water, a snack, a lunch, bug spray and sunscreen.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 11 kms
Description Hiking the main trail and side trails: Bennet Heritage Trail, Duff Pit, Reservoir, Trafalgar Rd and a bit of Great Esker. Through forest and meadow and on rocks and roots. Come with water, a snack and bug spray.
Hosting Club: Toronto Category: Car Hike Location (Google Maps): For our first hike, we will meet at the parking area on St. Helena Road (km 8.9 on Map 12 of the Bruce Trail Reference Guide, Edition 30) and then do a car shuttle to the Hilton Falls Conservation Area parking lot.
Pace: Moderate Terrain: Rocky, Variable Distance: 8-11 km per hike
Description Registered hikers will earn the new Toronto stained-glass badge!!!
You are registering for all six days of this hike series: September 17; October 1 and 15 and 29; and November 12 and 26.
Hikers need to complete all six hikes with the leader. Hikers are permitted to miss one of the six hikes due to unforeseen circumstances; if this happens, they will make up the hike on their own so they can still qualify for the badge. Please keep a log of the missed hike and give it to the leader on the last day of the series.
The fee for this hike series goes towards supporting the Toronto Bruce Trail Club, which in turn supports the mission of the Bruce Trail Conservancy in “preserving a ribbon of wilderness, for everyone, forever”.
This hike is intended to be MODERATE (3-4 km per hour). Please, register only if you are capable of sustaining this pace over varied/rocky terrain for a distance of 8-11 km.
Hikers are expected to follow COVID-19 guidelines and stay home if they have symptoms.
We will be doing car shuttles in order to complete this hike series – please be prepared to participate in these car shuttles. Hikers may choose to wear masks during the car shuttles. Hike #1 will involve $$ unless you have a Halton Conservation Pass. The cost will be shared equally by participants.
Please arrive 15 minutes early to be ready for a 10:00 am departure. You should wear sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing for the weather, and ensure you bring your ID cards, enough water and food for the entire hike, and sun and bug protection.
Hosting Club: Toronto Category: Car Hike Location (Google Maps): We will meet at km 64.9, GPS co-ordinates N44.592032, W80.793507 on Irish Block Rd. Roadside parking is available about 450m north of Hwy 26, where the main trail goes off the road to the east.
Description This is the third hike of eight in a Sydenham End to End series. On this hike, we will hike through the Bayview Escarpment Provincial Nature Reserve and along country roads back to our vehicles on Irish Block Rd.
Please ensure you arrive prior to 8:15 to be ready for an 8:30 departure. This is a car shuttle hike so be prepared to participate in the shuttle, either as the driver or a passenger. In this series, participants are expected to share equally in the driving of the car shuttle. All Covid – 19 protocols will be followed.
Please check the weather the morning of or, the night before, and dress accordingly. Bring enough water, snacks, and lunch to last the entire hike.
Hosting Club: Sydenham Category: General Hike Location (Google Maps): Meet on the West side of 6th Concession South, between Sideroad 6 and Sideroad 3, north of Km 22.8 (Map 29) We will meet at the sign for the Massie Hills Cross Country Ski Trails.
Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing Distance: approximately 8 km
Description This is a relaxing forest hike through the rolling hills of the Massie Management area. We will start on the Bruce Trail and include parts of the Spey River Forest Side Trail and the cross-country ski trails to make a loop. The walking is mostly easy, but there are a few steep hills. If it has rained recently, there may be some muddy areas so please ensure waterproof footwear.
Pace: Brisk Terrain: Some rocky footing, Some steep sections, Strenuous Length of Hike: 12.8km
Description Please join us as we chip away through the Sydenham section. This will be a series of 11 hikes that range between 13-19kms with one longer hike of 24km. We will begin our journey at the northern end of Sydenham and work our way south to try and avoid the dangers the falling leaves and snow will bring.
If you complete the 11 hikes in this series you will qualify for Sydenham’s new independent badge. Please keep track of your hikes as each hiker will be submitting their own badge request.
All hikes in this series will include a car shuttle and everyone will take a turn as a shuttle driver. Please have your vehicle passenger ready.
Sept 19 hike – meet @km158.1 carpool to 145.3
If you have any questions please text me @ 519-410-9077 (this is the most efficient way)
Please bring plenty of water and snacks/lunch
No dogs
Please text Kristina @ 519-410-9077 for morning of cancelations
COVID-19 Precautions Before, During and After your Hike
Each hiker joining a Bruce Trail Club organized hike must perform a self-screening check before hiking. Find Ontario’s self-assessment tool here: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/
If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, stay home.
Transportation
It is the Bruce Trail Conservancy’s current policy that car shuttles are allowed. It is at the discrepancy of individual hike leaders to make that decision.
Other Guidelines
Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the hike.
Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate attire for the weather and the terrain. Hiking poles are a good idea in any season, especially if the terrain is rocky or slippery. In winter, snowshoes or icers/crampons are needed when conditions dictate. Wearing appropriate clothing and footwear prevents injuries and shows consideration for a safe and positive group hiking experience.
Always carry I.D. and your health card.
Bring sufficient water and snacks (or lunch if indicated). A minimum of 1L of water is recommended on all hikes, and 3L is recommended for long, challenging hikes in the heat of the summer.
Bring sunscreen and insect repellent (for spring and summer hikes).
Hosting Club: Blue Mountains Category: Register on-line or sign-in morning of hike Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing Distance: 14km
Description Log both hikes to earn the Falling Water badge from BVBTC. We will drive our cars and park at km 67.5 at Hoggs Falls on the Lower Valley Road in the Beaver Valley section. We will then shuttle to Beaver Valley Ski Club lower parking lot off Grey Road 30 to begin the hike. Following the Valley Crossover Side Trail west to the white blazed trail at km 79.5, we continue south down the west side of the valley to Hoggs Falls. At km 73.6 we will have the opportunity to take the Stew Hilts Side Trail and view a lovely waterfall from the base. Bring a lunch and water.
Hosting Club: Toronto Category: Car Hike Location (Google Maps): We will meet at km 89.2 on the west side of Hwy 6 & 10 at the top of the hill above Owen Sound (GPS N44.558005, W80.925858)
Description This hike is number 4 of 8, of a Sydenham End to End series. We’ll hike through the Sydenham Forest East, past the Polish Tree, through the KOA, and Boyd’s Crevices, along country roads and a bit of Hwy 26.
Please ensure you arrive prior to 8:15 to be ready for an 8:30 departure. This is a car shuttle hike so please be prepared to take a turn driving hikers to our starting point. All Covid protocols will be followed.
Please check the weather the night before or, the morning of the hike and dress accordingly. Bring enough water, snacks, and lunch to last the entire day.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 10km
Description We will hike several bike trails through this dense forest, looking for and learning about mushrooms. Bring bug spray, in case the mosquitoes are still active.
Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate, Some steep sections Length of Hike: 5.8 km
Description This hike route quickly enters a wooded area on Valley slope. There will be plenty of up-and-down walking until we reach Eugenia Falls Conservation Area. This is a scenic section of Trail, walking along the side of the Beaver River, crossing the river and walking along more riverside. There are old structures still in place that show some of the early history of development in the area. Hikers will see a good view of the high Eugenia Falls. This hike is a there-and-back route.
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 4-5k (approximate)
Description Loop hike in beautiful Niagara Glen, NOT using Whirlpool Trail. We meet in between Niagara Glen parking lot and building near lot. Pay parking or Niagara parks pass. Trail ranges from moderate to quite rocky, has hills and stairs. Watch footing. Lots of boulders and great views close to Niagara River. We descend steel stairs before and after hike. Wear hiking boots or shoes. Bring water, snack, appropriate layered clothing for the weather and rain gear. Keep in mind that if you find 4-5k a short hike, you can stroll along paths immediately adjacent up top after, or drive to Niagara Falls and stroll more there. Niagara Glen is close to both Butterfly Conservatory and Floral Clock. To cancel on day of hike text cell #289-659-0007 day of hike only.
From Jordan Hollow Hike the main trail to Upper and Lower Balls Falls, Moyer Road or Louth and Return. You must register for each hike. Bring Poles, sunscreen, bug spray , snack and a drink and dress for the weather
Hosting Club: Toronto Category: Car Hike Location (Google Maps): We’ll meet at km 115.5 (GPS N44.630708, W80.971398), near the intersection of Indian Acres Rd and Gordon Sutherland Parkway.
Description On this hike (number 5 of 8 in a Sydenham End to End series), we’ll hike through the Palisades, the Inglis Falls and Pottawami Conservation Areas. Hopefully there will be water flowing from the falls!
Please arrive prior to 8:15 to be ready for an 8:30 departure. This, like the others in this series, is a car shuttle hike, so be prepared to share fairly in the shuttling. All Covid-19 protocols will be followed.
Please check the weather the night before/morning of, the hike and dress accordingly. Bring enough water, snacks, and lunch to last the entire hike.
Hosting Club: Toronto Category: Urban Walk Location (Google Maps): Meet at the foot of Yonge street and Queens Quay by the Martin Goodman trail by Lake Ontario. There are markers on the side walk for Yonge Street, the longest street in the world. This point on Yonge Street, km 0, is also km 0 of the 73.5 km TBTC Urban Hike Badge Circuit on our map (see link in Hike Description). To arrive by public transit take the TTC Subway to Union Station, then #509 or #510 streetcar south to Queens Quay Station and walk one block east to Yonge Street (turn left if facing ferry terminal entrance).
Pace: Brisk Terrain: Flat, Other (Refer to Description) Distance: 25km
Description This series of 3 hikes will be towards earning the the Toronto Bruce Trail Club’s new Urban Hike Badge. We will walk on the Martin Goodman Trail along the waterfront, and north on the Humber River Trail. We will end the hike at Weston Road and Oak Street. Those requiring to return to the start point will need to take public transportation to return. I recommend street running/walking shoes. Bring at least 2 litres of water.
Here is a map of the entire TBTC Urban Hike Badge circuit which we will complete in the 3 hikes:
Hosting Club: Caledon Hills Category: End-to-End Location (Google Maps): Meet at km 87.3 on the west side of Walkers Line, across from the cemetery. Shuttle to start at Kilbride School. *** This meeting area may change. An email will be sent out with paid parking arrangements prior to hike.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing Distance: From 98.8 to 87.3 plus walk from parking, 11.5 km. Map 10
Description This is the third hike of ten and takes us along Twiss Rd. over Bronte Creek, more road walking to Mt. Nemo with great views and a tricky climb down to vehicles.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: Approximately 12 kms
Description We will meet at Twiss Road roadside parking -see Map 11, 102.6 and hike the White Blazes, main trail north towards Crawford Lake Conservation Area – we will hike the Conservation’s Hide and Seek trail and tour the Species at Risk wooden carvings. There may be washrooms open at the Visitor Centre- stopping for lunch/snack at picnic table at the Iroquoian Village-We will take the boardwalk around the meromictic lake on return trip and then back onto the Bruce Trail – approximately 12 kms there and back.
—NOTE—The beginning of this hike can be strenuous as it involves scrambling up some rocks and for the first few kilometers the trail could be rocky footing — Wear good hiking boots/poles-Dress weather appropriate and bring water and snack/lunch -Any questions or concerns, please contact me via email or text at 416-931-2095 cathiekygreen@gmail.com
Hike participants is limited as parking is limited
I would invite anyone to consider taking out a membership with Halton Conservation(although not required for hike) – they give you a discount as a BTC member
Pace: Moderate Terrain: Challenging, Hilly, Rocky Distance: Moderate group: around 12 km, faster group: around 15 km
Description Join us for three days of guided hiking on the beautiful Saugeen Peninsula. Spend your days on the Bruce Trail and your evenings at Evergreen Resort overlooking Lake Huron.
We will explore the Skinner’s Bluff, Cape Crocker, Hope Bay, Lion’s Head, and/or Cape Chin areas. Hikes will be up to 15 km (dropouts will not be possible) with lots of awesome views. Expect some strenuous climbs, some challenging footing over boulders and crevasses, and some exposed sections. These hikes are not suitable for people who are afraid of heights. All fit, experienced hikers comfortable walking on this type or terrain are welcome. There will be a moderate group and a slightly faster group; both will do full day hikes with no dropouts. Please note: there will not be a sight seeing group or other activities for non-hikers.
Accommodation is in one-, two-, and three-bedroom cottages (linens, bedding, and towels provided). Each cottage has a full bathroom, fridge, and heater. The resort has a hot tub and a private beach perfect for viewing sunsets. Cost is $352.04 per person (including all taxes, gratuity extra). This includes two nights’ accommodation, two dinners, two breakfasts, and two boxed lunches.
Coach fare is $140 for members, $150 for non-members, and $80 for children.
Registration instructions:
Please reserve your cottage and your seat on the coach at the same time.
Call Evergreen Resort at 519-534-1868 to book your cottage. You will need to find roommates/cottagemates. There are no single hotel rooms.
To reserve your seat on the bus, register here starting on Saturday June 10 at 8 PM.
Cancellation policy: While we are hoping for sunshine, the trip cannot be cancelled due to weather. Coach fare is nonrefundable after July 28, 2023. If you cancel before this date you will be charged a $25 service fee.
Our coach will depart at 7 AM on Friday September 22. We plan to be back in Toronto between 7 and 8 PM on Sunday September 24. Departure locations: 10 York Mills Rd and the HWY 400 and Major Mackenzie Park and Ride.
These weekly hikes will take various routes around beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake. We may take in history or just enjoy the ambiance of the area. Urban hikes are mostly paved with some trail walking
Plan to stay for conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Road, NOTL
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 13k
Description
We will hike the main trail, the Bennett Side trail and the Great Esker Side Trail for a 13k loop. Bring a snack and plenty of water. Wear sturdy footwear and clothing appropriate to conditions.
Pace: Moderate Terrain: Other (Refer to Description), Variable Distance: 14-15 KM
Description We will hike in trails around Seneca lake and Mary Lake,pass by Eaton and visit Pine farm where you can enjoy coffee,tea,apple pie during our snack time.
Some safety procedures during the hike:
1-Hikers must stay between the leader and the sweep.
2-Hikers must advise the leader or the sweep if they wish to leave the group.
3- Hikers must follow the whistle instructions: 1 blast- stay where you are; 2 blasts come to the leader; 3 blasts – come to the leader quickly.
4-Hike leader may request volunteers to stop at trail intersections, they need to help hikers to the direction the group walk and wait till they see the sweep .
5-Hikers have to make sure they can see the persons behind and in front of them.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 13km
Description Derby Forest Trails 6 of 9 hikes Start time: 8:30AM Hikers meet at trailhead at 8:30AM, arrange your own carpooling. Contact leader for details of meet up.
Pace: Medium Terrain: Easy Distance: First hike: 8.5 km Second Hike: 9 km
Description We will complete Hikes #2 and #3 of the new Welland Canals Badge series . We will meet at Sobey’s Parking lot at 8:30 and complete the loopish hike. We will then move our vehicles to the start point for the next hike, which is Woodend parking lot on Taylor Rd
Sobey’s Hike: 9 km
Woodend hike 8.5 km
Please refer to the Badge section of the NBTC website for information about all 4 hikes and the required pictures.
Pace: Moderate Terrain: Other (Refer to Description) Distance: 15 km
Description If you are planning to travel by GO train to Oakville from Union Station, you can meet apprentice hike leader Tim Wainwrightat 8:30 am by the information desk with the clock over it in Union Station in the Great Hall (off Front Street.) Tim will be wearing the blue Bruce Trail shirt. From Union you will be taking the 8:44 am westbound train. Please use the bathroom while on the GO train as there is little time for it at the Oakville GO station. You can also drive to the Oakville Station and meet us there. Parking is free on the weekends.
We will all meet at 9:25 am at the Oakville Transit Bus Platform 27 at the Oakville GO Station (click here for station diagram.) From here we will board Bus 13 at 9:40 am and take a short bus ride to the start point of our hike. Oakville Transit buses accept Presto, and if you have paid for the GO train, the fare for the Oakville bus will register as zero. We will walk a 15 km looping trail through the 16-Mile Creek ravine (click here for route map), stopping at the halfway point for lunch (port-a-potties only; bring hand sanitizer and tp) and return to the Oakville GO Station. The trail is stone dust gravel or asphalt and mostly flat except for two steep declines and two long climbs. There is one long set of stairs to descend. The after-hike pub stop is at the Beertown Public House (click here for menu) near the Oakville GO Station.
Location (Google Maps): Meet on the shoulder of 21st Sideroad, near the road allowance leading to the trail, TBM parking area, Map 24. This is paid parking and we will shuttle as many cars as possible to the corner of 21st Sideroad & 4th Line to walk to the start of the hike.
Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate, Some rocky footing, Some steep sections, Strenuous Length of Hike: 7.1 km
Description This is a series of 7 hikes to earn the Beaver Valley Geology badge. We will use the criteria listed in Beth Gilhespy’s book, Walking Through Time, Exploring Niagara Escarpment Geology in the Beaver Valley Bruce Trail Section. We’ll boost our knowledge of the local geology along the way as we take the required photos. Hikers are welcome to join any or all of the hikes, however, they must complete all 7 hikes to earn the badge. Bring sufficient water and snacks.
Hike One: Loree Forest and the Loree Forest Side Trail
COVID-19 Precautions Before, During and After your Hike
Each hiker joining a Bruce Trail Club organized hike must perform a self-screening check before hiking. Find Ontario’s self-assessment tool here: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/
If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, stay home.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Hikers may choose to wear masks
Transportation
It is the Bruce Trail Conservancy’s current policy that car shuttles are allowed. It is at the discrepancy of individual hike leaders to make that decision.
Other Guidelines
Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the hike.
Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate attire for the weather and the terrain. Hiking poles are a good idea in any season, especially if the terrain is rocky or slippery. In winter, snowshoes or icers/crampons are needed when conditions dictate. Wearing appropriate clothing and footwear prevents injuries and shows consideration for a safe and positive group hiking experience.
Always carry I.D. and your health card.
Bring sufficient water and snacks (or lunch if indicated). A minimum of 1L of water is recommended on all hikes, and 3L is recommended for long, challenging hikes in the heat of the summer.
Bring sunscreen and insect repellent (for spring and summer hikes).
Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections Distance: 8.4 km
Description Come check out the early fall colours in Walker’s Woods, one of the Bruce Trail’s finest mature forests, then visit the many crevices of Rock Hill Park. We will hike loops including Main Trail, Oliver Creek and Moss Haven Side Trails, then a loop consisting of Main Trail and Rock Hill Park Side Trail. Option to drop out after 6.8 km. Bring water, snacks.
Hosting Club: Sydenham Category: General Hike Location (Google Maps): Meet in the north-east corner of the parking lot at Home Depot on Highway 26 on the east side of Owen Sound.
Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h Terrain: Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing., There might be muddy sections., There might be sections with water on the trail. Distance: 10 km
Description We will, be doing a loop at Duncan Crevice Caves Provincial Park via the Main Trail and Chuck Grant Side Trail. Wonderful elevations and scenery including Metcalfe Rock via the Metcalfe Crevice Side Trail. Closer to the hike date we can investigate if folks are interested in having lunch at (Heart’s Tavern) Kimberley. In the event you are unable to register for this hike please text or call the hike leader @ 416-848-8818.
Location (Google Maps): Meet up at the Borchardt Road Parking Lot (Bruce Trail Reference Guide Edition 30 – Map 40 ). Parking fees apply to non-residents of Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula.
Pace: Leisurely, Medium Terrain: Difficult, Moderate Distance: ~8 KM
Description Join Beth Gilhespy on this hike to explore the clifftop shoreline of Dyer’s Bay to see the Devil’s Monument flowerpot, potholes, alvars, caves, natural arches and stunning views! Sturdy footwear is a must on this spectacular but rugged hike. The pace will be slow but steady and exploratory, as participants will be helping scout a route that will be included in Beth’s Saugeen Peninsula Geology Hike book, due to be completed in 2024. While about 8 km, hikers can expect to be out for 5 or 6 hours. Bring lunch, snacks, water and your curiosity!
Hosting Club: Caledon Hills Category: Nature Walks Location (Google Maps): The walk departs from Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority parking lot at km 21.9 – BTC Ref Guide, Map 22, in the Blue Mountains section. Driving directions: If proceeding north from Primrose, go west on Highway 10 & 89 (combined) to Highway 124, then north (right) on Highway 124 to Singhampton. At Singhampton, turn right following Highway 124 east and in .75 km turn right on Mill Town Rd. and an immediate left on Ewing Rd., turn left on 17/18 Side Road, right on Concession 10 South, left on 15/16 Side Road, parking lot is on your right. (Roads are clearly shown on Map 22.) $10 + HST parking fee – easy to pay ahead – go to Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, click on Recreation, then parking fees, select on-line parking option and click on hotspot website.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 8.2 km
Description A quiet hike along the Bruce Trail through forest and under the eye of interesting Escarpment cliffs, peacefully crossing streams and then following the Nottawasaga Bluffs Lookout Trail, on and through the magical Keyhole Side Trail to rejoin the Main Trail. Lunch break at a lookout point. After lunch we quietly continue through forest on the Main Trail to the Hamilton Brothers Side Trail and return to our start point. Hiking boots necessary for short, steep sections on and around the Keyhole Side Trail. Please bring lunch and water. A fine way to appreciate the first day of Autumn!
Pace: Moderate Terrain: Other (Refer to Description), Variable Distance: 14-15 KM
Description We will hike in trails around Seneca lake and Mary Lake,pass by Eaton and visit Pine farm where you can enjoy coffee,tea,apple pie during our snack time.
Some safety procedures during the hike:
1-Hikers must stay between the leader and the sweep.
2-Hikers must advise the leader or the sweep if they wish to leave the group.
3- Hikers must follow the whistle instructions: 1 blast- stay where you are; 2 blasts come to the leader; 3 blasts – come to the leader quickly.
4-Hike leader may request volunteers to stop at trail intersections, they need to help hikers to the direction the group walk and wait till they see the sweep .
5-Hikers have to make sure they can see the persons behind and in front of them.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 13km
Description Derby Forest Trails 6 of 9 hikes Start time: 8:30AM Hikers meet at trailhead at 8:30AM, arrange your own carpooling. Contact leader for details of meet up.
Pace: Medium Terrain: Easy Distance: First hike: 8.5 km Second Hike: 9 km
Description We will complete Hikes #2 and #3 of the new Welland Canals Badge series . We will meet at Sobey’s Parking lot at 8:30 and complete the loopish hike. We will then move our vehicles to the start point for the next hike, which is Woodend parking lot on Taylor Rd
Sobey’s Hike: 9 km
Woodend hike 8.5 km
Please refer to the Badge section of the NBTC website for information about all 4 hikes and the required pictures.
Pace: Moderate Terrain: Other (Refer to Description) Distance: 15 km
Description If you are planning to travel by GO train to Oakville from Union Station, you can meet apprentice hike leader Tim Wainwrightat 8:30 am by the information desk with the clock over it in Union Station in the Great Hall (off Front Street.) Tim will be wearing the blue Bruce Trail shirt. From Union you will be taking the 8:44 am westbound train. Please use the bathroom while on the GO train as there is little time for it at the Oakville GO station. You can also drive to the Oakville Station and meet us there. Parking is free on the weekends.
We will all meet at 9:25 am at the Oakville Transit Bus Platform 27 at the Oakville GO Station (click here for station diagram.) From here we will board Bus 13 at 9:40 am and take a short bus ride to the start point of our hike. Oakville Transit buses accept Presto, and if you have paid for the GO train, the fare for the Oakville bus will register as zero. We will walk a 15 km looping trail through the 16-Mile Creek ravine (click here for route map), stopping at the halfway point for lunch (port-a-potties only; bring hand sanitizer and tp) and return to the Oakville GO Station. The trail is stone dust gravel or asphalt and mostly flat except for two steep declines and two long climbs. There is one long set of stairs to descend. The after-hike pub stop is at the Beertown Public House (click here for menu) near the Oakville GO Station.
Location (Google Maps): Meet on the shoulder of 21st Sideroad, near the road allowance leading to the trail, TBM parking area, Map 24. This is paid parking and we will shuttle as many cars as possible to the corner of 21st Sideroad & 4th Line to walk to the start of the hike.
Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate, Some rocky footing, Some steep sections, Strenuous Length of Hike: 7.1 km
Description This is a series of 7 hikes to earn the Beaver Valley Geology badge. We will use the criteria listed in Beth Gilhespy’s book, Walking Through Time, Exploring Niagara Escarpment Geology in the Beaver Valley Bruce Trail Section. We’ll boost our knowledge of the local geology along the way as we take the required photos. Hikers are welcome to join any or all of the hikes, however, they must complete all 7 hikes to earn the badge. Bring sufficient water and snacks.
Hike One: Loree Forest and the Loree Forest Side Trail
COVID-19 Precautions Before, During and After your Hike
Each hiker joining a Bruce Trail Club organized hike must perform a self-screening check before hiking. Find Ontario’s self-assessment tool here: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/
If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, stay home.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Hikers may choose to wear masks
Transportation
It is the Bruce Trail Conservancy’s current policy that car shuttles are allowed. It is at the discrepancy of individual hike leaders to make that decision.
Other Guidelines
Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the hike.
Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate attire for the weather and the terrain. Hiking poles are a good idea in any season, especially if the terrain is rocky or slippery. In winter, snowshoes or icers/crampons are needed when conditions dictate. Wearing appropriate clothing and footwear prevents injuries and shows consideration for a safe and positive group hiking experience.
Always carry I.D. and your health card.
Bring sufficient water and snacks (or lunch if indicated). A minimum of 1L of water is recommended on all hikes, and 3L is recommended for long, challenging hikes in the heat of the summer.
Bring sunscreen and insect repellent (for spring and summer hikes).
Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections Distance: 8.4 km
Description Come check out the early fall colours in Walker’s Woods, one of the Bruce Trail’s finest mature forests, then visit the many crevices of Rock Hill Park. We will hike loops including Main Trail, Oliver Creek and Moss Haven Side Trails, then a loop consisting of Main Trail and Rock Hill Park Side Trail. Option to drop out after 6.8 km. Bring water, snacks.
Hosting Club: Sydenham Category: General Hike Location (Google Maps): Meet in the north-east corner of the parking lot at Home Depot on Highway 26 on the east side of Owen Sound.
Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h Terrain: Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing., There might be muddy sections., There might be sections with water on the trail. Distance: 10 km
Description We will, be doing a loop at Duncan Crevice Caves Provincial Park via the Main Trail and Chuck Grant Side Trail. Wonderful elevations and scenery including Metcalfe Rock via the Metcalfe Crevice Side Trail. Closer to the hike date we can investigate if folks are interested in having lunch at (Heart’s Tavern) Kimberley. In the event you are unable to register for this hike please text or call the hike leader @ 416-848-8818.
Location (Google Maps): Meet up at the Borchardt Road Parking Lot (Bruce Trail Reference Guide Edition 30 – Map 40 ). Parking fees apply to non-residents of Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula.
Pace: Leisurely, Medium Terrain: Difficult, Moderate Distance: ~8 KM
Description Join Beth Gilhespy on this hike to explore the clifftop shoreline of Dyer’s Bay to see the Devil’s Monument flowerpot, potholes, alvars, caves, natural arches and stunning views! Sturdy footwear is a must on this spectacular but rugged hike. The pace will be slow but steady and exploratory, as participants will be helping scout a route that will be included in Beth’s Saugeen Peninsula Geology Hike book, due to be completed in 2024. While about 8 km, hikers can expect to be out for 5 or 6 hours. Bring lunch, snacks, water and your curiosity!
Hosting Club: Caledon Hills Category: Nature Walks Location (Google Maps): The walk departs from Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority parking lot at km 21.9 – BTC Ref Guide, Map 22, in the Blue Mountains section. Driving directions: If proceeding north from Primrose, go west on Highway 10 & 89 (combined) to Highway 124, then north (right) on Highway 124 to Singhampton. At Singhampton, turn right following Highway 124 east and in .75 km turn right on Mill Town Rd. and an immediate left on Ewing Rd., turn left on 17/18 Side Road, right on Concession 10 South, left on 15/16 Side Road, parking lot is on your right. (Roads are clearly shown on Map 22.) $10 + HST parking fee – easy to pay ahead – go to Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, click on Recreation, then parking fees, select on-line parking option and click on hotspot website.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 8.2 km
Description A quiet hike along the Bruce Trail through forest and under the eye of interesting Escarpment cliffs, peacefully crossing streams and then following the Nottawasaga Bluffs Lookout Trail, on and through the magical Keyhole Side Trail to rejoin the Main Trail. Lunch break at a lookout point. After lunch we quietly continue through forest on the Main Trail to the Hamilton Brothers Side Trail and return to our start point. Hiking boots necessary for short, steep sections on and around the Keyhole Side Trail. Please bring lunch and water. A fine way to appreciate the first day of Autumn!
Description Please join us for a nice relaxing walk through some beautiful parts of Forest Hill into Forest Hill Village before entering the Cedarvale Ravine up towards Eglinton and the Beltline Trail. Following the Beltline Trail back to Yonge St., we will briefly enter Mt. Pleasant Cemetery where we will look at the gravestone of Canada’s longest serving Prime Minister (Mackenzie King). This walk will begin and end at Yonge and St. Clair. For walk route, you can copy and paste the following link into your browser: https://onthegomap.com/s/6arbgc51
Description Take some time out at the Autumn Equinox for a contemplative, mostly silent hike which offers an opportunity to reflect on the changing seasons in the beautiful escarpment landscape.
The pace will be leisurely to moderate but we will make some stops along the way to immerse ourselves in the forest environment, to reflect on the equal balance of dark and light coinciding with the equinox as we turn towards the darker season, as well as to silently enjoy the nature around us. You will be invited to reflect, listen, breathe.
Most of the hike will be silent, intended to be a meditation on and immersion into the landscape.
While the pace will be moderate, the trail at Cave Springs is rocky in parts and so good footwear is essential and poles recommended. It’s been a wet year so a hat and insect repellant will keep you more comfortable. As always, carry water and be prepared for changeable weather with layers and rain gear.
This is a leisurely, contemplative in-and-out hike from Quarry Rd in Beamsville into Cave Springs conservation area and back. We will depart at 10 am and be back before noon. There is limited parking available at Quarry Rd.
Description Take TTC Bus and get off at 90 Claireville Dr., then walk 2 min to the temple.
Free parking is available, please drive to the main entrance and wait for a while the gate will open for you.
In the morning, We will have a tour to the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (a Hindu temple).
After lunch, walk to visiting HUMBER ARBORETUM.
The Mandir is a house of God. Being a very sacred place, all visitors are required to abide by the following rules and regulations applicable to all areas including the Mandir, Haveli and the Museum.
Shoes: Visitors are required to remove their footwear before entering the Mandir or any part of the Haveli complex. (Shoe racks provided within the Haveli)
Dress Code: Casual attire. No sleeveless tops. No shorts. No skirts shorter than knee length. Sarong will be provided upon request at the reception desk.
Conduct: Please do not touch any of the carvings within the Mandir, Exhibition or Haveli. To maintain the spiritual atmosphere observe silence inside the Mandir and the Museum.
We will have lunch at the temple, then around 1:00 pm we walk to visiting the HUMBER ARBORETUM.
If you don’t drive, then you don’t have to go back to the temple. There are buses for you at the HOMBER COLLEGE BUS TERMINAL.
Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less, Medium: 3 to 4 km/h Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing., Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing Distance: Various choices
Description There will be a couple of hike choices, followed by a short AGM and then a potluck supper. Preregistration is not required.
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing Distance: Up to 25km per day approximately.
Description Sydenham End to End. We will hike everyday for 8 days straight starting in Blantyre and making our way to Wiarton. Please note, you are signing up for all 8 days when you register for this hike. Sydenham section has approximately 50km of road and totals about 170km over all so we will break it into 8 days of varying distances depending on appropriate parking locations. The schedule will be sent to all registered hikers within a month of the start.
If you do not live locally, I highly recommend you book accommodations somewhere in Owen Sound which is approximately mid-way of the entire section.
This hike is rated as moderate/brisk – 3-5km per hour depending on terrain. Please be honest about your physical abilities when signing up for this hike. Upon completion of the 8 days, you will be entitled to apply for the new Sydenham ETE badge.
This hike is open to members only. We will hike rain or shine. Please check daily forecast and dress appropriately for the weather. Please carry your own first aid kit, 2 litres of water and enough food and snacks to provide enough energy for a long day of hiking.
We will hike at a steady pace but will break at around 10am, noon and for an afternoon break if we are hiking past 2pm. Everyone will be expected to take turns either being the driver to the start of the hike or driving the drivers back to their vehicles at the end of the day. There will always be time to stop and take photos and enjoy the flora, fauna and scenery along the way.
Completion of all 8 days will qualify you for a new ETE badge, released this year. (see image) Current cost is $10 for members. I will try to make the badges available on our last day.
Description This hike follows the main trail along Lake Moodie to the Morningstar Mill side trail, past DeCew Falls to Morningstar Mill and returns along the same route.
Hosting Club: Toronto Category: Car Hike Location (Google Maps): Today we’ll meet at km 115.5 (GPS N44.704859, W80.974322), on the shoulder at the end of Dawson Rd (Keppel-Sarawak Townline), at the Dawson Road Side Trail.
Description This is hike 6 of 8 of a Sydenham End to End series. Today we’ll be looking for fossils and passing by a very large erratic. On your way to the meeting point, you will pass by a set table sculpture and plaque commemorating 113 years of the Kemble Women’s Institute, oldest active women’s institute in the world.
Please ensure you arrive prior to 8:15 to be ready for an 8:30 departure. This is a car shuttle hike so be prepared to share equally in the shuttling.
Check the weather the night before/morning of, the hike and dress accordingly. Bring enough water, snacks, and lunch to last the entire hike.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 11.5 km
Description We will hike the Bennett Heritage Trail, Main Trail, Maureen Smith and Irwin Quarry Side Trails from Scotsdale Farm to Silver Creek Conservation Area and back. The hike will start on the farm lane heading past the heritage buildings and barn at Scotsdale Farm. Most of the hike will be in the forest, at times following the edge of the escarpment with a few ups and downs and rocky sections.
There will be stops for water breaks along the way and a longer snack / lunch break later in the hike. Bring plenty of water, lunch, sunscreen, and bug repellent. Hiking boots required, please dress appropriately for weather conditions.
Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections Distance: Long Hike 8.3 km Short Hike 2.7 km
Description From roadside parking at km 55.1, we will hike west via the Peter Beecham Side Trail, enjoying the fall colors along the Main Trail, until we reach the Vineyard View Side Tail (km 59.1). At this point, we will retrace our steps and return to the parking lot connecting with the Griffith Ravine Side Trail along the way.
The short hike can join the Griffith Side Trail at km 56.3 and return to the parking lot by reconnecting with the Peter Beecham Side Trail at km54.5
Bring water, snacks, and sunscreen. Hiking poles are recommended.
There will be an optional refreshment stop after the hike at The Hockley General Store in the village of Hockley.
Pace: Brisk Terrain: Some rocky footing, Some steep sections, Strenuous Length of Hike: 16.9km
Description Please join us as we chip away through the Sydenham section. This will be a series of 11 hikes that range between 13-19kms with one longer hike of 24km. We will begin our journey at the northern end of Sydenham and work our way south to try and avoid the dangers the falling leaves and snow will bring.
If you complete the 11 hikes in this series you will qualify for Sydenham’s new independent badge. Please keep track of your hikes as each hiker will be submitting their own badge request.
All hikes in this series will include a car shuttle and everyone will take a turn as a shuttle driver. Please have your vehicle passenger ready.
Sept 26 hike – meet @km128.4 carpool to 145.3
If you have any questions please text me @ 519-410-9077 (this is the most efficient way)
Please bring plenty of water and snacks/lunch
No dogs
Please text Kristina @ 519-410-9077 for morning of cancelations
COVID-19 Precautions Before, During and After your Hike
Each hiker joining a Bruce Trail Club organized hike must perform a self-screening check before hiking. Find Ontario’s self-assessment tool here: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/
If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, stay home.
Transportation
It is the Bruce Trail Conservancy’s current policy that car shuttles are allowed. It is at the discrepancy of individual hike leaders to make that decision.
Other Guidelines
Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the hike.
Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate attire for the weather and the terrain. Hiking poles are a good idea in any season, especially if the terrain is rocky or slippery. In winter, snowshoes or icers/crampons are needed when conditions dictate. Wearing appropriate clothing and footwear prevents injuries and shows consideration for a safe and positive group hiking experience.
Always carry I.D. and your health card.
Bring sufficient water and snacks (or lunch if indicated). A minimum of 1L of water is recommended on all hikes, and 3L is recommended for long, challenging hikes in the heat of the summer.
Bring sunscreen and insect repellent (for spring and summer hikes).
Hosting Club: Toronto Category: Car Hike Location (Google Maps): We will meet very close to km151.3 (GPS N44.764911, W80.944925), roadside parking east of km 151.3 1on Graham’s Hill Rd.
Description This hike is the seventh of an eight part Sydenham End to End series. We’ll pass through an area known for its wide variety of rare ferns and we will have some scenic views.
Please ensure you arrive by 8:15 to be ready for an 8:30 departure. This is a car shuttle hike so please be prepared to share equally in the driving.
Check the weather the night before/morning of, the hike and dress accordingly. Bring enough water, snacks, and lunch to last the hike.
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 10 – 11 km
Description This is a loop hike. Parking fee applies (unless you have a Halton Parks pass, a great value) and you must reserve from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Hike leader: Susan Glofcheskie: email: glofcheskies@rogers.com. Cell 416-576-3163. Please use email prior to the hike and cell on the day of the hike.
Wear appropriate quick-dry clothing and hiking boots. Bring sunscreen, insect repellant (summer), icers (winter), snacks, a personal first aid kit and 1 – 2 litres of water. For personalized driving directions, click on the hike in the BTC hike calendar, then on (Google Maps) to the right of the word Location, and your smart phone should navigate you to the correct location. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early. If you are unable to attend, please email me as soon as possible in advance of the hike, or text me if it is < 2 hours before the hike.
Location (Google Maps): We will meet in the parking lot of Hogg’s Falls, km 67.5, Map 26, Edition 30. From there we will take the number of vehicles necessary to go to the start of the hike. (Parking at Eugenia Falls CA is paid parking.)
Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate, Some steep sections Length of Hike: 7 km
Description This hike begins with some views of Eugenia Falls, at the crest and through the trees. From there it’s on to the Cuckoo Valley. The beginnings of fall colour may show at the outstanding Cuckoo Valley lookout area. Passing through mature forest and by an upland meadow, we arrive at Hogg’s Falls, an always picturesque scene on the Boyne River
Hosting Club: Sydenham Category: General Hike Location (Google Maps): Meet at Roadside parking on Holland Sydenham Townline, at the junction with Grey Road 29. We’ll meet by the Blue sign for the Walter’s Falls Side Trail
Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing Distance: 6.4 km
Description We will hike the Walter’s Falls loop, enjoying views of the creek and the waterfall. There are some steep rocky sections along this trail. We will then follow the trail west along the closed section of the townline and take a detour north on 2nd Concession S to admire the spectacular view from the crest of the hill. This portion is on a quiet gravel road with very little traffic and it’s a pleasant scenic walk. We’ll then make our way back to the cars.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing Distance: 8 – 10 km depending on whether we follow the Headwaters Trail to the end or not
Description We will follow the Spring Valley Trail, Martins Road, Headwaters Trail etc. in the western part of the Dundas Valley . Bring sunscreen, bug repellant, water and a snack (poles would also be useful). If I cancel due to rain I will notify you by email no later than the night before, so please check your emails before you leave for the hike. Please arrive a few minutes before the 10:00am time since I will be leaving promptly at 10:00.
If you need to cancel after the 4:00pm cut-off time, please inform me by email the day before the hike at tedbossence@sympatico.ca , or by text at (905) 334-8752 the morning of the hike.
From Jordan Hollow Hike the main trail to Upper and Lower Balls Falls, Moyer Road or Louth and Return. You must register for each hike. Bring Poles, sunscreen, bug spray , snack and a drink and dress for the weather
Hosting Club: Toronto Category: Car Hike Location (Google Maps): On this final hike of the Sydenham series, we’ll meet at the Bluewater Park (GPS N44.742514, W81.135140) in Wiarton, where the parking lot is opposite the arena and close to the pool.
Description Wow, it’s Badge Day!!! To purchase a badge, the cost is $10 for BTC members. On this hike, we’ll hike along the well-known Colpoy’s Range Rd (It’s often a place to get very wet feet), have some scenic views, and walk through Oxenden before finishing at Bluewater in Wiarton.
Please ensure you arrive prior to 8:15 to be ready for an 8:30 departure. This is a car shuttle hike so please be prepared to share in the shuttling. All Covid protocols will be followed.
Please check the weather the night before/morning of, the hike and dress accordingly. Bring enough water, snacks, and lunch to last the entire hike.
Hosting Club: Toronto Category: Urban Walk Location (Google Maps): Weston Road and Oak Street. Toronto To reach this intersection by public transit take Route #89 Weston north from Keele Subway Station (or #73C Royal York from Royal York Subway Station) to the Weston Rd at Oak St North Side Stop.
Pace: Brisk Terrain: Flat, Other (Refer to Description) Distance: 25 km
Description We will meet at Weston Road and Oak Street (west side), where we ended the previous hike. We will walk on the Humber River Trail, some city streets, Finch Hydro Recreation Trail, Don River East Trail. We will end at Shepard and Leslie subway station. I recommend street running shoes. Bring 2 litres of water.
Here is map of the full circuit for the TBTC Urban Hike Badge
If you will be attending all three hikes to earn the TBTC Urban Hike Badge please bring $5.00 for the badge fee. The badges will be presented to all hikers that completed the circuit on Hike #3.
Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate, Some rocky footing, Some steep sections Length of Hike: 4.3 km
Description This is a series of 7 hikes to earn the Beaver Valley Geology badge. We will use the criteria listed in Beth Gilhespy’s book, Walking Through Time, Exploring Niagara Escarpment Geology in the Beaver Valley Bruce Trail Section. We’ll boost our knowledge of the local geology along the way as we take the required photos. Hikers are welcome to join any or all of the hikes, however, they must complete all 7 hikes to earn the badge. Bring sufficient water and snacks.
Hike Two: Margaret Paull Side Trail
COVID-19 Precautions Before, During and After your Hike
Each hiker joining a Bruce Trail Club organized hike must perform a self-screening check before hiking. Find Ontario’s self-assessment tool here: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/
If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, stay home.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Hikers may choose to wear masks
Transportation
It is the Bruce Trail Conservancy’s current policy that car shuttles are allowed. It is at the discrepancy of individual hike leaders to make that decision.
Other Guidelines
Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the hike.
Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate attire for the weather and the terrain. Hiking poles are a good idea in any season, especially if the terrain is rocky or slippery. In winter, snowshoes or icers/crampons are needed when conditions dictate. Wearing appropriate clothing and footwear prevents injuries and shows consideration for a safe and positive group hiking experience.
Always carry I.D. and your health card.
Bring sufficient water and snacks (or lunch if indicated). A minimum of 1L of water is recommended on all hikes, and 3L is recommended for long, challenging hikes in the heat of the summer.
Bring sunscreen and insect repellent (for spring and summer hikes).
Hosting Club: Iroquoia Category: Thursday Group Location (Google Maps):
Meet at the back of Kilbride Public School (by park and tennis courts). 6611 Panton St. (just off Kilbride st). Will be a shuttle to the Walker Line access to Mt. Nemo CA
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing Distance: 12 km
Description
We will shuttle to Walkers Line access of Mt Nemo CA and follow main BT up escarpment into Conservation Area ( for lovely views of the countryside and hopefully some fall colours) and out along rural roads. We will continue on into Bronte Creek/Cedar Springs Valley. We will finish our hike climbing a strenuous stretch out of the valley and into the village of Kilbride. Driver(s) will be needed to drive back to starting point to recover shuttle car(s). Bring water, snacks, lunch and appropriate clothing layers for the weather. Drivers with Conservation pass may need a reservation to access the Mt Nemo CA parking lot.
Hosting Club: Caledon Hills Category: End-to-End Location (Google Maps): Meet at City View Park off of Kerns Rd., km 76.3. Shuttle to start at Mt. Nemo. Paid parking arrangements to be made prior of hike date.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: From 87.3 to 76.9 plus side trail to parking, 10.7 km. Maps 10, 9
Description This is the fourth hike of ten. Beginning with road walking the hike goes through different forests, past Fisher’s Pond, offers views of Lake Ontario and Burlington, passes Signal Hill and through Kerncliff Park.
We continue Greg Vincent’s legacy of weekends away. Please join Jeanette Vincent, Brenda Menezes and David Royle as we explore the Tip o’ the Bruce, Tobermory in the Fall. The beauty of this area of the Bruce Peninsula every season is wonderful! We will take in a number of walks using side trails and the Bruce Trail. Approximately 13-15km/day. We stay and have our meals at a comfortable hotel overlooking Little Tub Harbour. This outing is restricted to those staying with us at the Princess Hotel in Tobermory for the weekend – the hotel fills quickly. You will need a car to access this outing. Please contact the Princess Hotel for a reservation.1-519-592-8282 or info@tobermoryprincesshotel.com and mention Vincent/Royle Fall weekend.
Before registering at the hotel please contact Jeanette: vincentjeanette1604@gmail.com | 519-588-5916 For prices and more details.
Description Each Friday we will explore different neighbourhoods, trails and parkland throughout Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Moderate pace with some weeks entirely on sidewalks and roads while others may include a mix of trails and paved pathways. Great way to build up endurance for longer more strenuous hikes.
Prepare for cooler windy conditions on open parkland and along Lake Ontario and Niagara River trails.
Plan to stay for conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Road, NOTL
Hosting Club: Sydenham Category: General Hike Location (Google Maps):
Meet at 9:45 a.m. at Kemble Arena parking lot (401297 Kemble Rock Road, Kemble) to carpool to trail head. Limited parking at trail head. 5 minute drive from Kemble.
Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, There are crevices or holes which may be hidden by layers of snow. Hike with extreme caution., There might be muddy sections. Distance: 3.9 km loop
Description Picturesque view of Bass Lake and the wetlands. Interesting crevices. Approx. 1.5 to 2 hrs. If you are unable to register, please call or text the leader at 226-787-8804.
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing Distance: Approx. 10 km.
Description Join us for a ramble around the Hilton Falls trails. We will use a combination of Bruce Trail Side trails and Conservation Area to explore this beautiful area. Perhaps there will be a good amount of water in the falls. Mostly flat, easy trails with some rocky sections and one long hill to climb. Meet in the main parking lot at 9:45 for a 10:00 am. start. Bring water, a snack, sunscreen and insect repellent. Reservation required, can be made through the Halton Conservation Parks Reservation system. This will be a leisurely paced hike. Leader:Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com
Description Moonlight Night Hike – Take in the magic of the rising moon over Lake Ontario and the Niagara River. This hike includes a stop to connect with your senses – sights, sounds, smells and the rhythm of your breath. Counts towards your night hike badge (5 night hikes).
Hosting Club: Iroquoia Category: Steeltown Stomp Location (Google Maps): Mohawk 4 Ice Centre, 710 Mountain Brow Blvd., Hamilton ON, L8T 5A9. Please park at the north end of the parking lot.
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Fast – 5+ km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing Distance: Hike approximately 23 kms and climb up and down approximately 2000 steps.
Description Looking for a distance and strength challenge? The Steeltown Stomp is just what you’ve been looking for!
Climb up and down approximately 2000 steps of the escarpment stairs, and hike over 20 kilometres in the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club’s annual Steeltown Stomp.
This is a self-guided hike along the Bruce Trail, the Escarpment Rail Trail, and the Chedoke Radial Trail, climbing up and down the 7 sets of stairs along the Hamilton Escarpment as you go.
Everyone who completes the route and goes through the two checkpoints will earn the coveted Steeltown Stomp badge.
Please Note: This is an arduous hike and requires a high level of fitness due to the stair climbing required.
Fee: $30 fee includes checkpoint snacks, badge, and helps to support the Bruce Trail Conservancy in its mission to preserve a ribbon of wilderness, for everyone, forever.
Check in: At the registration booth set up at the north end of the parking lot of the Mohawk 4 Ice Centre. We have set up staggered start times – choose 8:00, 8:15, 8:30, or 8:45 when you register and you will start the hike as you are checked in. This is not a race, and you will not be timed.
Checkpoints: Start and end at the Mohawk 4 Ice Centre. There is a second turnaround checkpoint at the Chedoke Golf Course.
Route: Follow the yellow blazes…special yellow blazes will be set up to mark the route. In addition, the route has been set up on the AllTrails app. If you have this downloaded on your phone, you can follow the route using the app.
What to bring: Bring your own water. You will be able to refill your own water bottles at public water fountains along the route. Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes (hiking boots are not necessary), and dress for the weather. Protect yourself from insects and sun.
Donations: If you are interested in contributing further to the BTC, please click here.
FAQ’s
What if it rains? This is a rain or shine event.
What if I need to drop out? As we are in an urban area, there are places to meet a taxi or a ride along the way. This must be arranged by you, the participant. If you have to drop out during the event, please let us know by text or phone to Samar Smith at 416-662-9192.
How long will it take to finish? We estimate that the hike will take between 3 and 5 hours.
Are dogs allowed? No. The stairs will be too crowded during this event.
Pace: Moderate Terrain: Hilly, Variable Distance: Fast group 16 to 18 km, Moderate group 13 km
Description Join us for a fantastic fall hike in the Dufferin Highlands (Map 20). Enjoy the fall colours and awesome views from Murphy’s Pinnacle and the Mulmur Lookout.
We will split into two groups. The fast group will do the Primrose Loop Side Trail and then follow the main trail north to km 29.6 (about a 16 km hike). If time permits the fast group will also do the Rock Hill Park Side Trail. The moderate group will head straight to Murphy’s Pinnacle and follow the main trail north to km 29.6 (about a 13 km hike).
Pack water, lunch, sun and rain protection.
Refreshment stop in Primrose if time allows.
Bus departs at 8:30 am from 10 York Mills Rd. We hope to be back in the city by 6 pm.
Description This is the 4th hike in the Welland Canals Badge Series. It will acquaint you with the entry point of 3 of the 4 Welland Canals. Please refer to the Badge section of NBTC website for photo requirements and additional interesting information about the canals. If completed 4 hikes, then bring $10 for badge.
Pace: Leisurely, Moderate Terrain: Flat, Variable Distance: 7.2 KM
Description This is the first walk in a 4 part series of fall colour walks in Toronto Parks and Ravines. You may sign up for any or all walks in the series. In this urban walk we will complete the Mud Creek Lost Rivers loop exploring three buried waterways as we walk through Evergreen Brick Works, Beltline trail, David Balfour Park and Moore Park Ravine. The trail varies from gravel, dirt, to hard surface. Mostly flat, with some slopes in a couple of sections. The walk will take about 2.5 hours. We will end the walk at Evergreen Brick Works where we will enjoy the ponds, look for birds, turtles, and visit the Framer’s Market and have lunch together (feel free to bring lunch/snacks or buy something at the market). Wear comfortable running shoes or hiking boots. Bring water, snacks, lunch, and anything else you may need.
Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land Category: General Hike Location (Google Maps): Grimsby Lions Community Pool. Enter at 1 Elm Street at south end of Coronation Park. Just north of km 83.3 BTC Map 5.
Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely Distance: 16 kms
Description Join us on this shuttle hike to conclude our trek across the beautiful Niagara Section. Mud and slippery slopes guaranteed. Please bring a garbage bag and an extra pair of footwear for the drive back. Please also bring 2.5L of water, a snack, a lunch, bug spray and sunscreen.
Hosting Club: Blue Mountains Category: Register in person the morning of hike. Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 6km
Description Truth and Reconciliation Orange Shirt Day. Wear Orange! We will head to the Dunedin Ravine Nature Reserve parking on 6/7 Sideroad and Concession 10. Following the white blazed trail south on Concession 10, we enter the nature preserve on the east side. This area covers mixed terrain and provides a chance to experience a variety of habitats. The trail follows along the banks of a tributary of the Noisy River. After crossing Concession 10, we proceed through some farmers fields to a great view at the bench. We will then return following the road. Bring a snack or lunch and water.
Description The meeting point: For TTC riders 9:30am at North/East corner of Sheppard Av East and Kingston Rd. For drivers 9:45am at 7450 Kingston Rd, Glen Rouge Campground parking.
We will explore this beautiful section of the Rouge National Urban Park in Toronto, hiking Mast Trail, Orchard Trail, Cedar Trail and Vista Trail. We will hike at moderate paste 4-5km/hour. Bring lunch and water, hiking pools are suggested not mandatory.
Hosting Club: Toronto Category: Car Hike Location (Google Maps): Meet at Bethesda Trail Head Parking on Bethesda Sideroad off Bayview Avenue, across from Lake Wilcox. This parking lot is free.
Description Join us to explore Jefferson Forest and Bond lake ,
Good time to see trees changing colors sign of fall ,
we will repeat this hike possibly 2 more times to see these beautiful wild flowers growing.
Please bring hiking poles, proper closing and shoes and lots of water,
Please carefully read safety procedures during the hike:
1-Hikers must stay between the leader and the sweep.
2-Hikers must advise the leader or the sweep if they wish to leave the group.
3- Hikers must follow the whistle instructions: 1 blast- stay where you are; 2 blasts come to the leader; 3 blasts – come to the leader quickly.
4-Hike leader may request volunteers to stop at trail intersections, they need to help hikers to the direction the group walk and wait till they see the sweep .
5-Hikers have to make sure they can see the persons behind and in front of them.
Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land Category: General Hike Location (Google Maps): Meet at roadside parking at km 6.1 (Map 21, Blue Mountains Section) on County Road 9 south of Dunedin.
Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate, Strenuous Distance: 10.2 km
Description We will hike from km 6.1 km south on the main trail, cross the Noisy River at km 5.5 and hike to km 5.1 where we walk south along Concession 10 and immediately duck into the woods to km 1.0 where the trail reaches a short gravel road off of Lavender Hill Rd. Then we will turn around and follow the trail north to our cars.
Directions: from CR 89, north on CR 124 to to Grey CR 9, east to roadside parking on the right.
This is a series of 7 hikes: 3 Headwaters North and 4 Headwaters South. Hikers completing all 7 hikes in this series will be eligible to purchase a Headwaters Hike Series Badge (when available) from Dufferin Hi-Land BTC. The North section is offered in the Fall of 2023, while the south section will be offered in the Spring of 2024.
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 9:45 at the Woodford Community Centre. We will leave some cars there and drive the rest back to Silent Valley to begin our hike.
Pace: Leisurely Terrain: Moderate, Some rocky footing, Some steep sections Length of Hike: 6.5 km
Description Join Beth Gilhespy on this hike to explore the beautiful stretch of the Bruce Trail between Silent Valley and Woodford, to see fossils, crevices, a lime kiln, drumlins and many other features! The pace will be slow but steady and exploratory, as participants will be helping scout a route that will be included in Beth’s Sydenham Walking Through Time Geology Hike book, due to be completed in 2024. While about 6.5 km, hikers can expect to be out for about 4 hours. Bring lunch, snacks, water and your curiosity!
Hosting Club: Iroquoia Category: Steeltown Stomp Location (Google Maps): Mohawk 4 Ice Centre, 710 Mountain Brow Blvd., Hamilton ON, L8T 5A9. Please park at the north end of the parking lot.
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Fast – 5+ km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing Distance: Hike approximately 23 kms and climb up and down approximately 2000 steps.
Description Looking for a distance and strength challenge? The Steeltown Stomp is just what you’ve been looking for!
Climb up and down approximately 2000 steps of the escarpment stairs, and hike over 20 kilometres in the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club’s annual Steeltown Stomp.
This is a self-guided hike along the Bruce Trail, the Escarpment Rail Trail, and the Chedoke Radial Trail, climbing up and down the 7 sets of stairs along the Hamilton Escarpment as you go.
Everyone who completes the route and goes through the two checkpoints will earn the coveted Steeltown Stomp badge.
Please Note: This is an arduous hike and requires a high level of fitness due to the stair climbing required.
Fee: $30 fee includes checkpoint snacks, badge, and helps to support the Bruce Trail Conservancy in its mission to preserve a ribbon of wilderness, for everyone, forever.
Check in: At the registration booth set up at the north end of the parking lot of the Mohawk 4 Ice Centre. We have set up staggered start times – choose 8:00, 8:15, 8:30, or 8:45 when you register and you will start the hike as you are checked in. This is not a race, and you will not be timed.
Checkpoints: Start and end at the Mohawk 4 Ice Centre. There is a second turnaround checkpoint at the Chedoke Golf Course.
Route: Follow the yellow blazes…special yellow blazes will be set up to mark the route. In addition, the route has been set up on the AllTrails app. If you have this downloaded on your phone, you can follow the route using the app.
What to bring: Bring your own water. You will be able to refill your own water bottles at public water fountains along the route. Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes (hiking boots are not necessary), and dress for the weather. Protect yourself from insects and sun.
Donations: If you are interested in contributing further to the BTC, please click here.
FAQ’s
What if it rains? This is a rain or shine event.
What if I need to drop out? As we are in an urban area, there are places to meet a taxi or a ride along the way. This must be arranged by you, the participant. If you have to drop out during the event, please let us know by text or phone to Samar Smith at 416-662-9192.
How long will it take to finish? We estimate that the hike will take between 3 and 5 hours.
Are dogs allowed? No. The stairs will be too crowded during this event.
Pace: Moderate Terrain: Hilly, Variable Distance: Fast group 16 to 18 km, Moderate group 13 km
Description Join us for a fantastic fall hike in the Dufferin Highlands (Map 20). Enjoy the fall colours and awesome views from Murphy’s Pinnacle and the Mulmur Lookout.
We will split into two groups. The fast group will do the Primrose Loop Side Trail and then follow the main trail north to km 29.6 (about a 16 km hike). If time permits the fast group will also do the Rock Hill Park Side Trail. The moderate group will head straight to Murphy’s Pinnacle and follow the main trail north to km 29.6 (about a 13 km hike).
Pack water, lunch, sun and rain protection.
Refreshment stop in Primrose if time allows.
Bus departs at 8:30 am from 10 York Mills Rd. We hope to be back in the city by 6 pm.
Description This is the 4th hike in the Welland Canals Badge Series. It will acquaint you with the entry point of 3 of the 4 Welland Canals. Please refer to the Badge section of NBTC website for photo requirements and additional interesting information about the canals. If completed 4 hikes, then bring $10 for badge.
Pace: Leisurely, Moderate Terrain: Flat, Variable Distance: 7.2 KM
Description This is the first walk in a 4 part series of fall colour walks in Toronto Parks and Ravines. You may sign up for any or all walks in the series. In this urban walk we will complete the Mud Creek Lost Rivers loop exploring three buried waterways as we walk through Evergreen Brick Works, Beltline trail, David Balfour Park and Moore Park Ravine. The trail varies from gravel, dirt, to hard surface. Mostly flat, with some slopes in a couple of sections. The walk will take about 2.5 hours. We will end the walk at Evergreen Brick Works where we will enjoy the ponds, look for birds, turtles, and visit the Framer’s Market and have lunch together (feel free to bring lunch/snacks or buy something at the market). Wear comfortable running shoes or hiking boots. Bring water, snacks, lunch, and anything else you may need.
Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land Category: General Hike Location (Google Maps): Grimsby Lions Community Pool. Enter at 1 Elm Street at south end of Coronation Park. Just north of km 83.3 BTC Map 5.
Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely Distance: 16 kms
Description Join us on this shuttle hike to conclude our trek across the beautiful Niagara Section. Mud and slippery slopes guaranteed. Please bring a garbage bag and an extra pair of footwear for the drive back. Please also bring 2.5L of water, a snack, a lunch, bug spray and sunscreen.
Hosting Club: Blue Mountains Category: Register in person the morning of hike. Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 6km
Description Truth and Reconciliation Orange Shirt Day. Wear Orange! We will head to the Dunedin Ravine Nature Reserve parking on 6/7 Sideroad and Concession 10. Following the white blazed trail south on Concession 10, we enter the nature preserve on the east side. This area covers mixed terrain and provides a chance to experience a variety of habitats. The trail follows along the banks of a tributary of the Noisy River. After crossing Concession 10, we proceed through some farmers fields to a great view at the bench. We will then return following the road. Bring a snack or lunch and water.
Description The meeting point: For TTC riders 9:30am at North/East corner of Sheppard Av East and Kingston Rd. For drivers 9:45am at 7450 Kingston Rd, Glen Rouge Campground parking.
We will explore this beautiful section of the Rouge National Urban Park in Toronto, hiking Mast Trail, Orchard Trail, Cedar Trail and Vista Trail. We will hike at moderate paste 4-5km/hour. Bring lunch and water, hiking pools are suggested not mandatory.
Hosting Club: Toronto Category: Car Hike Location (Google Maps): Meet at Bethesda Trail Head Parking on Bethesda Sideroad off Bayview Avenue, across from Lake Wilcox. This parking lot is free.
Description Join us to explore Jefferson Forest and Bond lake ,
Good time to see trees changing colors sign of fall ,
we will repeat this hike possibly 2 more times to see these beautiful wild flowers growing.
Please bring hiking poles, proper closing and shoes and lots of water,
Please carefully read safety procedures during the hike:
1-Hikers must stay between the leader and the sweep.
2-Hikers must advise the leader or the sweep if they wish to leave the group.
3- Hikers must follow the whistle instructions: 1 blast- stay where you are; 2 blasts come to the leader; 3 blasts – come to the leader quickly.
4-Hike leader may request volunteers to stop at trail intersections, they need to help hikers to the direction the group walk and wait till they see the sweep .
5-Hikers have to make sure they can see the persons behind and in front of them.
Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land Category: General Hike Location (Google Maps): Meet at roadside parking at km 6.1 (Map 21, Blue Mountains Section) on County Road 9 south of Dunedin.
Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate, Strenuous Distance: 10.2 km
Description We will hike from km 6.1 km south on the main trail, cross the Noisy River at km 5.5 and hike to km 5.1 where we walk south along Concession 10 and immediately duck into the woods to km 1.0 where the trail reaches a short gravel road off of Lavender Hill Rd. Then we will turn around and follow the trail north to our cars.
Directions: from CR 89, north on CR 124 to to Grey CR 9, east to roadside parking on the right.
This is a series of 7 hikes: 3 Headwaters North and 4 Headwaters South. Hikers completing all 7 hikes in this series will be eligible to purchase a Headwaters Hike Series Badge (when available) from Dufferin Hi-Land BTC. The North section is offered in the Fall of 2023, while the south section will be offered in the Spring of 2024.
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 9:45 at the Woodford Community Centre. We will leave some cars there and drive the rest back to Silent Valley to begin our hike.
Pace: Leisurely Terrain: Moderate, Some rocky footing, Some steep sections Length of Hike: 6.5 km
Description Join Beth Gilhespy on this hike to explore the beautiful stretch of the Bruce Trail between Silent Valley and Woodford, to see fossils, crevices, a lime kiln, drumlins and many other features! The pace will be slow but steady and exploratory, as participants will be helping scout a route that will be included in Beth’s Sydenham Walking Through Time Geology Hike book, due to be completed in 2024. While about 6.5 km, hikers can expect to be out for about 4 hours. Bring lunch, snacks, water and your curiosity!
