Hike Schedule
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All hikes available to BTC members. Some hikes are open to non-members.
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- 01August 1, 2019
Swiss Meadows to Loree Forest
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/swiss-meadows-to-loree-forest/Hosting Club: Beaver Valley
Location (Google Maps): Map 24 Meet at the dead end of Maple Lane in Swiss Meadows subdivision at km 65.9
Hike Leader(s): Maureen McFarland Click here to contact leader to register; registered hikers will be contacted about cancellations.
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Strenuous
Length of Hike: 14 kmDescription
An out and back hike of the main trail and Loree Side Trail. Bring lunch, snacks and sufficient water. - 01August 1, 2019
Dundas Valley
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/dundas-valley/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation Area -Last parkingPace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 12 kmDescription
This 11 km loop hike will take approximately 3.5 hours and is at a medium pace over easy terrain. There is no dropout point. No dogs please.
Depart: 10:00 am Last parking lot in Dundas Valley C.A. Hike will be modified if it is too hot!
Directions: From the 403 W take the Main St. W. Exit. Turn left onto Main St and travel to Osler Dr. Turn right and Follow Governor’s Rd. Turn Left onto Governor’s Rd and follow to the Dundas Valley C.A. at the edge of town. It will be on your left.
Hike Description: Several loops around Dundas Valley C.A. bring a snack, water, sunscreen and insect repellent.
Hike Leader: Lorraine Sherred 13hiking13@gmail.com
Email please if you need more info - 02August 2, 2019
Burlington Waterfront Evening Hike
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/burlington-waterfront-evening-hike-14/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Location: Meet in the Lakeshore Road parking lot just east of the Waterfront Centre and restaurant
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footingDescription
This will be a brisk walk along Lake Ontario, to the canal and back. Hike will be cancelled in poor weather.Hike Leader: Lorne Carruthers. For information call Lorne at 905- 315-8762 or email: l.carruthers@hotmail.com
- 03August 3, 2019
Ganaraska Trail End to End - Cancelled
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/ganaraska-trail-end-to-end-7/Hosting Club: Niagara
Location: Ganaraska Trail
Hike Leader(s): Vanessa Miranda Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 20-25km/dayPace ~ 4km/hour, Intermediate level. Please note: hike dates, time and distance are subject to be changed in the event of extreme heat/humid weather. ** Carry please sunblock, hat, cold drinks, electrolytes to prevent heat strokes, dehydration and sunburn. Sign up on the Meetup HIKING TEAM GTA, Find us on Facebook as HIKING TEAM GTA
- 03August 3, 2019
George Hamilton Day History Walk
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/george-hamilton-day-history-walk/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): Erland Lee Museum, 552 Ridge Rd, Stoney Creek
Hike Leader(s): Samar Smith Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 2 groups; 1st group 4 km, 2nd group 6 kmDescription
This is a special walk in conjunction with City of Hamilton to celebrate George Hamilton Day. Its a very gentle pace and the shorter walk is suitable for families with children six and up. Frequent stops to talk about the history of the Federated Women’s Institute of Ontario and the first meeting held in the museum on Feb 19th, 1897. Janet Lee, granddaughter of founders Erland & Janet Lee was a long time BTC member and walked the trail twice. This is a linear path and we will be crossing Ridge Road and taking the Dewitt Road access point. There will be buses available at the Jones St (4 Km walk) and Lewis St (6 Km walk) to take walkers back to Erland Lee Museum for a free tour and refreshments. Participants will receive a special Aug 3rd, George Hamilton Day crest. We will meet at the museum at 8:30 to set up the two groups. Option to return back along same route if you want a longer walk. Wear good hiking boots as the trail is very rocky. Bring sunscreen and be prepared for biting insects like mosquitoes and ticks. Bring water and snacks for the walk. Light lunch will be provided by the City of Hamilton for this very special event.For more information and to register for this event, please contact hike leader Samar Smith samarsmith@yahoo.com
- 03August 3, 2019
Firemen’s Park to Woodend Loop
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/firemens-park-to-woodend-loop/Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at upper parking lot of Firemen’s Park, corner of Dorchester and Mountain Rds, Niagara Falls.
Hike Leader(s): Vince Zvonar Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 16 kmDescription
- 03August 3, 2019
Fonthill Loop
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/fonthill-loop/Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
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: 11 kmDescription
- 04August 4, 2019
Ganaraska Trail End to End - Cancelled
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/ganaraska-trail-end-to-end-8/Hosting Club: Niagara
Location: Ganaraska Trail
Hike Leader(s): Vanessa Miranda Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 20-25km/dayPace ~ 4km/hour, Intermediate level. Please note: hike dates, time and distance are subject to be changed in the event of extreme heat/humid weather. ** Carry please sunblock, hat, cold drinks, electrolytes to prevent heat strokes, dehydration and sunburn. Sign up on the Meetup HIKING TEAM GTA, Find us on Facebook as HIKING TEAM GTA
- 04August 4, 2019
Scotsdale Farm
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/scotsdale-farm/Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Scotsdale Farm Parking Lot: Enter from Trafalgar Road, 1.7 km northwest of Highway 7
Directions: Take Highway 7 north out of Georgetown. Turn right onto Trafalgar Road/Halton Regional Road 3. Drive for 1.7 km, then turn right to enter the Scotsdale Farm property. Continue to parking lot on the left.
Hike Leader(s): Sandy Green 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 loopDescription
The loop will take us along the picturesque Bennett Heritage Trail, Great Esker Side Trail and parts of the main Trail. Remember to bring your choice of hydration and snacks or lunch. - 04August 4, 2019
Walter's Falls Loop
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/walters-falls-loop/Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location: Meet in the north-east corner of the parking lot at Home Depot on Highway 26 on the east side of Owen Sound.
Hike Leader(s): Bill Snel Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: 4.5 kmDescription
This loop hike at Walter’s Falls passes through both cedar and hardwood forests; passes alongside farmland; descends into a river valley; and then climbs back to the top the escarpment. Approximately 2 to 2.5 hours of hiking. Map 29. For more information phone 519-470-0584