Hike Schedule
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All hikes available to BTC members. Some hikes are open to non-members.
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- 01January 1, 2020
Upper level of Pretty River Valley Park.
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/upper-level-of-pretty-river-valley-park/Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Horton’s on First St. in Collingwood.
Hike Leader(s): Rosemary Petrie Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 6 kmDescription
Start the year off on the right foot: On snowshoes
We will carpool to the junction of the 2nd Line and the 6th Sideroad, then commence a loop hike through the upper level of the Pretty River Valley Provincial park. Bring water and a snack. - 01January 1, 2020
President’s Silly Hat Hike
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/presidents-silly-hat-hike/Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Event Hikes
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Rockway Community Centre, 2021 Pelham Rd., Lincoln.
Hike Leader(s): Lisa Etienne Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6kmDescription
Prize for Silliest Hat. Bring finger Food to share after the hike. - 01January 1, 2020
New Years Day Hikes at DVCA
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/new-years-day-hikes-at-dvca/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation Area
Hike Leader(s): Anne Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 3-4 kmDescription
Start 2020 right with a New Year’s Day hike in the beautiful Dundas Valley Conservation Area. Bring your family, friends, and neighbours for a free, enjoyable winter afternoon walk with the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club. Please note that walks are free but there is an entrance free to the conservation area. No registration required.All walks will start at 12:30 p.m. from the trail centre. We will be holding one-hour walks and a two hour walk. After the walks, join us in the Trail Centre for warm drinks, snacks and a chance to chat with others and wish them a Happy New Year. Door prizes after the two hour hike and the one hour hikes. Wear layers and good walking boots.
Please note: Parking fee: $10 per car/Seniors $8, if you don’t have a Hamilton Conservation Area annual pass. You can purchase an annual pass there that gives you 366 days to experience beautiful waterfalls, nature trails, and program discounts in 2020 which is a leap year!
More events and hikes on our website https://www.iroquoia.on.ca/
Contact Anne Armstrong hikingrandma@gmail.com or Bron brontreg@cogeco.ca 905-637-7136 for more information. - 01January 1, 2020
New Year's Day Snowshoeing Loree Forest
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/new-years-day-snowshoeing-loree-forest/Hosting Club: Beaver Valley
Location (Google Maps): Meet on the 21st Sideroad parking area east of km 8.4 on the north shoulder. Map 24
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Yaraskavitch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Length of Hike: 6.7 km, approx. 2.5 hoursDescription
Starting on the unopened road allowance, this snowshoe hike will use the Len Gertler Side Trail and then the main trail through Loree Forest. Please read the participant guidelines below.Participant Guidelines
- All kms mentioned are according to maps in Edition 29 of The Bruce Trail Reference.
- Please arrive 15 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.
- Bring sufficient water and snacks (or lunch if indicated).
- For spring and summer hikes bring sunscreen and insect repellent.
- Please leave dogs at home.
- Pace: Leisurely = 3km/hr or less, Medium = 3-4 km/hr, Brisk = 4-5 km/hr, Fast = 5+km/hr
- 01January 1, 2020
Dufferin Hi-Land Annual New Years Day Hike
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/dufferin-hi-land-annual-new-years-day-hike/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land, Map 19. Meet at the Mono Community Centre parking lot. Take Mono Centre Road east from Hwy 10 and look for the Community Centre on your right as you approach the stop sign in Mono Centre.
Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 4.8 or 7.5 kmDescription
Family-friendly loop hike. All ages and levels are welcome. Bring snacks, water, icers. Due to COVID measures, please bring your own hot or cold beverage, snacks and a chair for post-hike celebration.
- 02January 2, 2020
Jordan
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/jordan-4/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: 6 kmDescription
- 04January 4, 2020
Niagara Winter End to End #1 Woodend to Queenston
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/niagara-end-to-end-1-woodend-to-queenston-3/Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps):Meet at the Cairn, Queenston. Niagara Parkway. (Map 1, km 0.0) Carpool.
Hike Leader(s): Jacques Boilard Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 15.2 kmDescription
We will be car pooling, Bring Icers and poles. No dogs. To earn your Niagara Winter End to End badge, it must be completed between December 21, 2019 to March 19, 2020. Bring $5 for badge if you have completed all 5 hikes. - 04January 4, 2020
Snowshoe hike by Black Ash Creek
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/snowshoe-hike-by-black-ash-creek/Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Horton’s on First St. in Collingwood.
Hike Leader(s): Denise Shand Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 2 hours kmDescription
We will carpool to the start of an urban snowshoe hike that will take us through wooded areas around the Black Ash Creek. Bring water and a snack. - 04January 4, 2020
Walters Falls
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/walters-falls/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.
Hike Leader(s): Maureen McFarland Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: 4.8 kmDescription
We will hike or snowshoe the Walters Falls loop with an optional stop at the Inn for refreshments afterwards. Map 29. For more information, call or text 647-918-4180. - 04January 4, 2020
Firemens Park Loop
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/firemens-park-loop-3/Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps):Meet at upper parking lot, corner of Dorchester & Mountain Road, Niagara Falls
Hike Leader(s): Paul Rogers Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 kmDescription