Hike Schedule
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- 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.
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.
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 TemplesInglis Falls
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/inglis-falls/Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Harrison Park restaurant parking lot
Hike Leader(s): Kathy Middelkoop Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: Between 3 and 4 km.Description
Meet at Harrison Park and car pool to Inglis FallsHike from Inglis Falls to Harrison Park. Most of this route is downhill.
For more information text or phone 226-668-6110 or email: kathy@arranvale.com
St Catharines CNR and WC Route
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/st-catharines-cnr-and-wc-route/Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Lock 1 parking lot.
Hike Leader(s): Audrey Lopez Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8 kmDescription
- 04November 4, 2019No events
- 05November 5, 2019
Scotsdale Farm, Map 13
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/scotsdale-farm-map-13/Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Scotsdale Farm. The entrance to the farm is from Trafalgar Rd. about 1 km north of where it separates from Hwy 7.
Hike Leader(s): Barbara Euler Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 13 km loop hikeDescription
A loop hike using the Bennett Heritage Side Trail, the Main Trail and the Great Esker Side Trail. If the conditions are poor, we will omit the second side trail and reduce the hike to 9 km. Refreshment/pub stop in Georgetown after.Mono Cliffs -South Outlier/Walter Tovell Loop
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/mono-cliffs-south-outlier-walter-tovell-loop/Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land Section, Map 19. Meet at Mono Community Centre parking lot in Mono Centre
Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage, Inge Eckerich, Bob Slack Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6.3 kmDescription
We will hike a loop consisting of the Laidlaw, South Outlier, Carriage, Spillway and Walter Tovell Side Trails. - 06November 6, 2019
Lock #1
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/lock-1-3/Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps):Meet at Lock 1 parking lot.
Hike Leader(s): Dave Wilson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 8 kmDescription
Jerseyville -Homestead Trail
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/jerseyville-homestead-trail-2/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Directions: From Hamilton take 403 to West. Exit at Wilson St in Ancaster. Turn right on Wilson St. At the traffic take the exit right onto Meadowbrook St (3rd exit). Take Meadowbrook to Jerseyville Side Rd. and turn right. Just pass the high school the Little League Park is on the right at the bottom of the hill.
Hike Leader(s): Lorraine Sherred Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 7 to 8kmDescription
Several loops in the Spring Valley section of the Dundas Valley Conservation area.Please email for more info if needed. Lorraine Sherred 13hiking13@gmail.com
- 07November 7, 2019
Jordan
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/jordan-3/Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at parking lot, 2980 King St., Jordan Station across from Boo’s Restaurant
Hike Leader(s): Vince Zvonar Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 9 kmDescription
North Shore Trail, Dundas
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/north-shore-traildundas/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Borer’s Falls dog park on York Rd near Valley Rd and walk to trailhead for the RBG North Shore Trail (formerly entrance to RBG). Hike leader will meet you at this entrance.
Hike Leader(s): Linda Robinson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery and Steep SectionsDescription
Dress for the weather with hiking boots. Bring water, snack and lunch. - 08November 8, 2019No events
- 09November 9, 2019
Merritthon - Port to Port
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/merritthon-port-to-port/Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Register
Location (Google Maps): Contact Hike Coordinator
Hike Leader(s): Rhys Beak Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 45 kmDescription
45km Port Colborne to Port Dalhousie.
Registration Link http://bit.ly/19merritthon
CANCELLED Kerncliff Park Restoration
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/kerncliff-park-restoration/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Education Hike
Location (Google Maps): Cityview Park, 2500 Kerns Rd, Burlington ON
Hike Leader(s): Bronwen Tregunno Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: ~ 4 kmDescription
Look for this walk this spring. This hike was cancelled as our guest hike leader can’t lead the hike at this time. Please visit the park where there is a beautiful side trail and an interesting board walk.
Guest interpretive leader is Dianne Watkins member of Friends of Kerncliff Park, Burlington’s Field and Stream Rescue Team and Master’s candidate at U of Waterloo studying ecological restoration. Please arrive at 8:45AM to sign in and the hike will start at 9AM. This education walk will start at the parking lot at City View Park where there is lots of parking. Kerns Road is one way going north after Kerncliff park. To enter from Dundas (#5) turn south on Kerns Road and take 2nd entrance on the left hand side. If coming from south take the first driveway on the right. From the City View parking lot, we’ll work our way down into Kerncliff Park after stopping at the beautiful lookout point, and walk through the forest to the old Nelson Quarry where there is now a beautiful wetland and boardwalk. Dianne will talk about restoration work that FKP and community collaborators have done in this City of Burlington-managed park. The Bruce Trail runs along the top and has the Ian Reid side trail running through. We’ll talk about the invasive species such as buckthorn and dog strangling vine as well as the native species planting that has encouraged wildlife to come back like red wing blackbirds, northern map turtles and northern water snakes. The trail has some slopes and if it’s dry we’ll take the steep rocky path up the escarpment after visiting the old quarry. Wear good boots and be prepared for ticks that are active above 4C. Poles help with keeping yourself stable over roots and rocks. More information about ticks https://conservationhamilton.ca/ticks-and-lyme-disease/ For a map of Kerncliff https://atasteoftrace.com/2016/10/27/burlington-hikes-kerncliff-park/ orhttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/ontario/ian-reid-side-trail-and-bruce-trail-loop We will be taking it slow especially on the steep trail back up to City View. Bring water and snacks.
Registration helps me figure out how many people to look for and let you know if the hike is cancelled due to high winds or thunderstorms. Contact Bron brontreg@cogeco.ca 905-637-7136
Wetland Ridge Loop
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/wetland-ridge-loop/Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Niagara College (Glendale Campus), Taylor Road near greenhouse, NOTL. (Map 2)
Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8 kmDescription
Niagara End to End #4 Quarry Road to Staff Avenue - Make Up Hike
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/niagara-end-to-end-4-quarry-road-to-staff-avenue-make-up-hike/Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps):Meet at Louth Conservation Area parking lot on Staff Ave. Jordan. (Map 4, near km 49.3) Carpool.
Hike Leader(s): Marion Hanover Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 15.2 kmDescription
This is a make up hike.Glen Haffy Conservation Area
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/glen-haffy-conservation-area/Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Bruce Trail parking, Coolihans Side Road, east of Airport Rd, Mono Mills at km 35.1
Hike Leader(s): Helen Bailey, Margery Cruise Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 10 kmDescription
This is a car shuttle hike so please arrive by 9:15. We will hike south on the main trail from 7th Line Parking Lot off Airport Rd.Junior Hiker/Rattlesnake Point Loop
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/rattlesnake-point-loop/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Junior Hiker
Location: Rattlesnake Conservation Area
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: 4 km.Description
Rattlesnake Point is a very popular destination for both hikers and rock climbers. The soaring cliffs give wonderful views over the Nassagaweya Canyon towards Crawford Lake Conservation Area. We may see some Turkey Vultures if they haven’t already left but, sadly, no rattlesnakes. Come join this exploratory hike of the area. Bring water and a snack. Rattlesnake Point is on the west side of Appleby Line, north of Derry Rd., right at the top of the windy road. Map 11. Parking fee in effect or a Conservation Area pass. Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com