Hike Schedule
Join us for a hike! Registration required:
All hikes available to BTC members. Some hikes are open to non-members.
TIP: The calendar view displays up to 7 hikes on a day, but often there are more. Click “More events” to see them all.
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- 01November 1, 2019
Lora Bay
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/lora-bay/Hosting Club: Beaver Valley
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Lora Bay Golf Club off Highway 26 between Thornbury and Meaford.
Hike Leader(s): Dale Burgess Click here to contact leader to register; registered hikers will be contacted about cancellations.
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Length of Hike: 1 1/2 to 2 hours kmDescription
This is a leisurely walk on the golf trails in Lora Bay, with an optional Tim Horton’s visit after the walk. - 02November 2, 2019
2 Day Falling Water Badge Hike #1
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/2-day-falling-water-badge-hike-1/Hosting Club: Beaver Valley
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Hogg’s Falls parking lot km 63.2 Lower Valley Road, Map 26, to carpool to the Beaver Valley Ski Club parking lot.
Hike Leader(s): Glenda Collings Click here to contact leader to register; registered hikers will be contacted about cancellations.
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Some rocky footing, Some steep sections, Strenuous
Length of Hike: 14 kmDescription
Earn the 2 day Falling Water badge in a weekend! See badge below. We’ll travel up and down the length of the Beaver Valley at a medium pace (lots of beautiful views and lots of climbs). The fall colours should still be good. Bring lunch and sufficient water.Participant Guidelines
- All kms. mentioned are according to maps in Edition 29 of The Bruce Trail Reference.
- Please arrive 10 minutes before start of hike.
- Participants are expected to wear appropriate attire for the weather and the terrain. In summer, sturdy footwear is necessary. In winter, snowshoes or icers/crampons are needed when conditions dictate. It is a good idea to bring these items if there is snow on the ground and the hike leader will advise you as to the best footwear for the day. Hiking poles are a good idea in any season, especially if the terrain is rocky or slippery. 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.
- For spring and summer hikes bring sunscreen, insect repellent and water.
- Please leave dogs at home.
- 02November 2, 2019
Niagara End to End #5 Grimsby Rd to Quarry Rd
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/niagara-end-to-end-5-grimsby-rd-to-quarry-rd/Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps):Meet- pkg lot, Quarry Rd., Beamsville. (Map 4, km 65.0) Carpool
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 14.8 kmDescription
Bring $5 for badge if you’ve done all 5 End to End hikes. - 02November 2, 2019
Hemlock Ridges Nature Reserve
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/hemlock-ridges-nature-reserve/Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Bruce Trail parking lot on East side of 5th Line EHS south of Hockley Road, Orangeville
Hike Leader(s): Helen Bailey, Margery Cruise Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 9.3 kmDescription
We will hike on the main trail and side trails: Hockley Heights, Glacier, Griffith, Hemlock Ridge - 02November 2, 2019
Fonthill Loop
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/fonthill-loop-3/Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps):Meet-pkg lot Harold Black Park, Haist Rd., Fonthill.
Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 10 kmDescription
- 02November 2, 2019
Oakville Historic Walk
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/oakville-historic-walk/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Education Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the baseball parking lot on the southeast corner of River Glen Blvd. and Neyagawa
Hike Leader(s): Anne Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 6 kmDescription
This approximately 6 Km. hike will take you along the top and down to the inner banks of the Sixteen Mile Creek Valley in Oakville. You will learn about the importance of rivers and creeks in the development of early Oakville and how they contributed to light industry in the early years. You will walk the old roads which led down into and up out of the Valley and about the early settlements which existed. Join Anne Armstrong to learn a little of the history of this area.Bring water and a snack. Optional refreshments after the hike.
Leader: Anne Armstrong hikingrandma@gmail.com 905 617 3937
- 02November 2, 2019
Abbey Road Tribute Fundraiser
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/abbey-road-tribute-fundraiser/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): The Rock on Lock, St John The Evangelist
Hike Leader(s): Bronwen Tregunno Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)Description
To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Beatles’ Abbey Road, a host of Hamilton musicians will perform the album live with proceeds going to the Bruce Trail Conservancy.Licensed event (cash bar) with craft beer, wine, coffee, and tea available. There will also be a selection of excellent silent auction items.
Time: Doors open at 7pm, and the concert starts at 8pm.
Location: The Rock on Locke, Church of St John the Evangelist, 320 Charlton Ave West, Hamilton
Tickets: $25 + fees … sold online at https://www.bruha.com/event/5009
All proceeds will go to the Bruce Trail Conservancy to help in its mission of preserving a ribbon of wilderness, for everyone, forever. The Bruce Trail Conservancy is a charitable organization dedicated to establishing a conservation corridor containing a public footpath along the Niagara Escarpment.
Support for this concert is generously provided by National Bank Independent Network.
- 03November 3, 2019
Dufferin Hi-Land End-to-End, Hike 4 of 4 - Registration has closed for this event
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/dufferin-hi-land-end-to-end-hike-4-of-4-pre-registration-required/Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land Section, Maps 19 & 20, Km 15.2 to 0.0 (Mono Cliffs)
Hike Leader(s): Frieda Baldwin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 15.2 kmDescription
Pre-register by contacting the hike leader, Frieda Baldwin. Hike details will be provided following pre-registration. - 03November 3, 2019
2 Day Falling Water Badge Hike #2
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/2-day-falling-water-badge-hike-2/Hosting Club: Beaver Valley
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Hogg’s Falls parking lot km 63.2 Lower Valley Road, Map 26, to carpool to the Beaver Valley Ski Club parking lot.
Hike Leader(s): Glenda Collings Click here to contact leader to register; registered hikers will be contacted about cancellations.
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Strenuous, Some steep sections, Some rocky footing
Length of Hike: 16.4 kmDescription
Earn the 2 day Falling Water badge in a weekend! See badge below. We’ll travel up and down the length of the Beaver Valley at a medium pace (lots of beautiful views and lots of climbs). The fall colours should still be good. Bring lunch and sufficient water.Participant Guidelines
- All kms. mentioned are according to maps in Edition 29 of The Bruce Trail Reference.
- Please arrive 10 minutes before start of hike.
- Participants are expected to wear appropriate attire for the weather and the terrain. In summer, sturdy footwear is necessary. In winter, snowshoes or icers/crampons are needed when conditions dictate. It is a good idea to bring these items if there is snow on the ground and the hike leader will advise you as to the best footwear for the day. Hiking poles are a good idea in any season, especially if the terrain is rocky or slippery. 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.
- For spring and summer hikes bring sunscreen, insect repellent and water.
- Please leave dogs at home.
- 03November 3, 2019
Mono Tai Chi Centre
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/mono-tai-chi-centre/Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meeting at Mono Township 5th Sideroad, north of Hwy 9 on Airport Road, East side.
Hike Leader(s): David Francis Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5 kmDescription
Loop Hike around Mono Tai Chi Centre including tours of Tai Temples