Hike Schedule

Up the Iroquoia! (4) - Mount Nemo

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Zimmerman Park, 4275 No. 2 Side Road, Burlington (BTC Map 10, 1 km east of km 87.3)
Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 14 km with an optional ramble in Zimmerman park after the main hike.

Description

Join us for the fourth in our series of hikes celebrating the mighty Iroquoia Section.  This stop – the truly momentous Mount Nemo – like hiking on a cloud – tremendous views on a clear day.  Breath-taking elevation.  Slippery rocks when wet or icy which is virtually certain.  Please wear icers and hiking boots.  Poles highly recommended.  Please bring warm drink, water, snacks and lunch.  “Holiday” attire welcome but no reindeer please.  Covid protocols respected.  Please let me know if you sign up but later find out you can’t make it so that we can free up space for another hiker.

Pottawatomi Conservation Area

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking Lot at the Owen Sound Tranportation and Tourism Office, 717875 Hwy 6 North, Georgian Bluffs, west of km 105.3 (Map 32, edition 29).
Hike Leader(s): Maureen McFarland Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing., Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: 2.3 kms

Description

We will hike the Merle Gunby Side Trail and main trail with views of Jones Falls from above.  Snowshoes/ice grippers recommended if it is snowy or icy.  For more information, call/text 647-918-4180.

Dundas Valley Main Loop

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation Area,
Hike Leader(s): Allan Meyer Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing

Description

Meet me at the Dundas Velley Trail Centre, outside by the picnic tables.  The trail might be muddy and slippery at this time of year so come prepared.

2 Badges & A Book YOUTH HIKE - Swayze Falls

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Youth Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Short Hills Provincial Park, Roland Road entrance

Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: Approximately 4-5 km

Description

Leaving from the Roland Road entrance of Short Hills Provincial Park we will do a 90 minute in and out hike through the beautiful park, stopping to view the spectacular Swayze Falls.  Pace will be leisurely (approximately 3km/hr).

Hikers can work to earn the Young Nature Blazers Badge or the Young Trail Blazers Badge & hikers that earn both badges will receive a copy of Birthday Boots, by Cindi Conlon, a delightful tale of a young family’s first hike on the Bruce Trail.

All youth must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and the registration process must be completed for each family member separately, including children, so we have an accurate head count.  Participant numbers are limited.  Use your membership number for any youth you will be bringing.

If you are new to Bruce Trail hikes please review the Know Before You Go section on brucetrail.org to ensure you are prepared for your hiking adventure & familiar with hiking responsibly & safely in the time of Covid-19.

If you are a new Bruce Trail member or don’t have a membership number yet please contact the hike leader for information on how to register.

Due to Covid restrictions & social distancing requirements please ensure you are prepared & self sufficient.  Have masks (not required to wear but you should have on hand), hand sanitizer, first aid supplies, water, snacks.

Iroquoia Club General Hike

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Chedoke Golf Course , Hamilton.
Hike Leader(s): Daljeet Juneja Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8 to 9 km

Description

Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):

Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12k

Description

Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. Register for each hike

Short hike - Pelham Road, Short Hills

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills, Pelham Road entrance
Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 kilometres

Description

Moderate hike on the trails of Short Hills Provincial Park.

Short Hike- Pelham Rd, Short Hills 9:00am

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):

Short Hills, Pelham Rd. Entrance

Hike Leader(s): Bruce Manion Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 km

Description

Terrain is hilly. Dress for the weather, have your crampon devices available for icy conditions. Bring a drink. You must register for each hike.

9:15am Short Hike, Pelham Road, Short Hills

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Register
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills, Pelham Rd., Entrance
Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7k

Description

Dress for the weather, have your crampon devices available for icy conditions. Must register for each hike. The wearing of masks  on our hikes is strongly recommended. Bring a drink.

Island Lake Loop

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Island Lake Conservation Area. Meet at parking on east side of Party City/Winners building at Hwy 10 and 4th Ave, Orangeville.
Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage, Inge Eckerich, Bob Slack Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 8.5 or 3-4 km

Description

We will hike the Vicki Barron Lakeside Trail loop. Shorter hike will turn back somewhere around the beach area. Icers may be required.

Halton Agreement Forest Loop CANCELLED DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Trail Head on Fourth Line Nassagaweya just North of Side Rd 10
Park on the roadside or the small parking lot here if it’s clear.
Turn East off Guelph Line onto Side Rd 10 at the Church. SR10 becomes 4th line Nassagaweya at the bend.
Hike Leader(s): Phillip Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10km

Description

A 10km moderate hike. The route is mainly in the forest and sheltered from the wind.
The route will be decided based on trail conditions on the day.
Bring food and adequate clothing.
Prudent hikers will have ice cleats with them.
This hike is the same as the one on Dec 24th. Both hikes will run. This is not a date change.

Merritt Trail to Rodman Hall

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps):

12 Mile Creek parking lot on Glendale Ave, near Pelham Rd., St. Catharines. Map 3

Hike Leader(s): Sheila Massey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 4.5 km

Description

Flat hike along the banks of 12 mile creek to Rodman Hall.

CANCELLED: Festive Loree Forest Loop - Medium

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Horton’s on First St. in Collingwood.
Hike Leader(s): David Little (705) 606-1077 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 9 km

Description

** WEAR YOUR HOLIDAY SPIRIT**
We will head to the Loree Forest parking on the 21st Sideroad.
We will walk down the hill, starting the hike at km 8.4 of the Beaver Valley section.
This will be a loop hike with great views along the way.
The actual route will be a surprise.
Bring water/snacks,
Wear Santa hats and Christmas bells.

CANCELLED: Festive Loree Forest Loop - Leisurely

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Horton’s on First St. in Collingwood.
Hike Leader(s): Michael Treuman 416-518-0489 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 5 km

Description

** WEAR YOUR HOLIDAY SPIRIT**
We will head to the Loree Forest parking on the 21st Sideroad.
We will walk down the hill, starting the hike at km 8.4 of the Beaver Valley section.
This will be a loop hike with great views along the way.
The actual route will be a surprise.
Bring water/snacks,
Wear Santa hats and Christmas bells

Upper Canada Heritage Side Trail - MAKE UP HIKE

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Meet at offroad parking on York Road (regional road 81) just east of Concession 2 (Map 1)
Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: approximately 6 km

Description

This is a make up hike for those doing the Friday Niagara Side Trail Challenge Hikes that weren’t able to register for the Upper Canada Side Trail hike on November 20th.

Friday NIAGARA SIDE TRAIL CHALLENGE HIKES!

Every Friday at 10 am starting November 20th and running through until April.  Join 1 or join all to work towards earning the NBTC Side trail badge.  We will have some makeup hikes at the end once we’ve worked through all the side trail requirements once.

Side trail badge requirements, descriptions & logs are found in the Niagara Bruce Trail Club website under badges for your own tracking.

We will meet at the parking lot on York Road (Map 1) & hike the Upper Canada Heritage Trail from York road to the main Bruce trail, follow the mail trail towards Queenston & hike back out the same way.  For the badge we will need to find & photograph the dry stone wall & lime kiln ruins.

Good Companions - Spring Valley, Jerseyville CANCELLED DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS

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: 9to 10km

Description

Walk through Spring Valley to rail trail and back by Martin’s Rd. Please bring water and snack. Icers if needed.

Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth 8:00

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):

Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan

Hike Leader(s): Vince Zvonar Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Fast
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12k

Description

From Jordan Hollow Hike the main trail to Moyer Road or Louth and Return. You must register for each hike

Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):

Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Fast
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12k

Description

From Jordan Hollow Hike the main trail to Moyer Road or Louth and Return. You must register for each hike

Short Hike Jordan 10:00am

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):

Jordan Hollow Park

Hike Leader(s): Martin VDBerg Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7k

Description

Hike along the Jordan Creek to Upper Balls Falls or the Jim Rainforth Trail. You must register for each hike.

Dress for the weather and bring Icers and Poles

Short Hike Jordan

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):

Jordan Hollow Park

Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7k

Description

Note the change in start time
Hike along the Jordan Creek to Upper Balls Falls or the Jim Rainforth Trail. You must register for each hike

Halton Agreement Forest Loop #4 of 50. CANCELLED DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Trail Head on Fourth Line Nassagaweya just North of Side Rd 10.
Park on the roadside or the small parking lot here if it’s clear.
Turn East off Guelph Line onto Side Rd 10 at the Church. SR10 becomes Fourth Line Nassagaweya at the bend.
Hike Leader(s): Phillip Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10km

Description

A 10 km moderate hike. The route is mainly in forest and sheltered from the wind.

The route will be decided based on trail conditions on the day.

Bring lunch and adequate clothing.

Christmas Day Hike

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Islands
Hike Leader(s): Marion Hanover Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6-7 km

Description

This 1.5 hr hike will be a tour around beautiful Niagara Falls.  This will parallel Margaret’s hike,  staggered by 15 minutes.

QUEENSTON LOOP, CANCELLED DUE TO LOCKDOWN

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): QUEENSTON HEIGHTS PARK
Hike Leader(s): Marion Hanover Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 11.2 KM

Description

This hike is on the main trail, side trails, parkway and walk through village of Queenston.  11.2km for 2.5-3 hours

Toronto Islands

Registration required via email or TBTC login. Click here for details.

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location: Jack Layton Ferry Terminal
Hike Leader(s): Thomas Swales, David Royle & Family
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 12 km

Description

Difficulty: Intermediate

Skip the Boxing Day crowds and join us on the quiet Toronto Islands for our annual Boxing Day Hike.. We will catch the 3:30 pm ferry to be back in Toronto before 4:00. Approximate ferry return fares $8.19 Adult, $5.37 Seniors. At time of writing ferry tickets must be purchased online at the city of Toronto website. Voluntary donations to the Bruce Trail Conservancy to help preserve the Niagara Escarpment will be accepted (bills preferred) . We will divide into two separate groups at the start of the hike to be in compliance with maximum outdoor gathering size.

Meet at:

Jack Layton Ferry Terminal

Meet at 9:45am inside waiting area of Jack Layton Ferry Terminal at the foot of Bay St.

Additional Notes:


Dropout available at any time
Hiking boots