Hike Schedule

Waterdown Winter Wonderland

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Designated Bruce Trail parking lot in City View Park off Kerns Road (second entrance south of Highway 5 (Dundas Street)). Bruce Trail Guide Map 9. 2500 Kerns Road, Burlington, L7P 1P8.
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: 12 km

Description

Enjoy a fresh peaceful Sunday morning in the Waterdown Woods on the brow of the Escarpment with great views of Hamilton Harbour  and the hopefully ice-encrusted Great Falls.  We will descend the Grindstone Creek Valley before climbing the Norman Pearson Side Trail back to the Main Trail.  We will also take in the King, Kerncliff Park and Ian Reid Side Trails.  There will be plenty of ups and downs and most likely some packed snow and ice.  Please bring your icers, a warm drink and a snack.  Optional refreshment stop after.  Please pre-register at stuarthikes@gmail.com so that I can get an idea of numbers and let you know if the hike has to be cancelled for any reason.  Thank you.

Stoney Creek

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

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location: Union Station, Great Hall
Hike Leader(s): Thomas Swales
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 12 km

Description

Difficulty: Intermediate

GO Transit has a $10 Sunday Unlimited Travel Pass offer until Feb 9th. Ticket must be purchased online and activated on your mobile device. We will take the train to Burlington and transfer to the GO Bus to Stoney Creek. From the bus stop we hike to and through Battlefield Park and conditions permitting towards the Devil’s Punchbowl. Nearby the bus stop is Clifford Brewing, Brewery Of The Year at the Canadian Brewing Awards. Icers essential and mandatory. Please pre-register so you may be notified if changes in plans are necessary.

Meet at:

Union Station, Great Hall

Meet Union Station’s Great Hall by the information desk (with the clock and Via rail departure information above) at 9:15 to proceed to the train at 9:30.

Additional Notes:


No dropout
Pub stop after

Caledon - Forks of the Credit

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the roadside parking at Trans Canada Trail entrance off McLaren Rd. Caledon. 2 km south of Peel Rd. 24 (Charleston Side Rd). Do not enter Forks of the Credit parking lot (there is a large parking fee).
Hike Leader(s): David Francis Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 5 km

Description

Loop Hike. Bring icers. Steep hills and steps up escarpment. We will follow the Credit River until it plunges over the escarpment at the old mill. Leaving sharp 10 am

Hilton Falls Conservation Area Pop Up Hike

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Toronto
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hilton Falls 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: Approx. 9 kms.

Description

While Hilton Falls in winter is known for its skiing it also has good hiking, especially this year with little to no snow. Meet in the parking lot of Hilton Falls Conservation area at 10:15 am. for a 10:30 am. start. We will explore the trails, including the Falls. Bring water, a snack and icers. Be prepared for icy spots, mud or both. Map 11. Hilton Falls C.A is located on #5  Sideroad, also known as Regional Rd. 9 or Campbellville Rd.

Grey-Sauble Conservation Area

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Snowshoe Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the parking lot behind the Grey-Sauble Conservation Authority head office.
237897 Inglis Falls Road, Owen Sound
Hike Leader(s): Peter Harris Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
Distance: 5.5 km

Description

Starting at the GSCA office we will hike/snowshoe on the main Bruce trail, the Pines Loop, the Keeling Side Trail to Inglis Falls and return along the main trail via a different route.

Bring snacks and water. Snowshoes will be needed and hiking poles are recommended for a few sections.  Approximately  2.5 to 3 hours. Map 32

For more information phone/text 519-374-3468.

Woodend Conservation Area Loop

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the parking lot near the Education Centre, Woodend Conservation, Taylor Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake (Map 2, km
12.5)
Hike Leader(s): Bill French Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 km

Description

Iroquoia Winter E2E – 4 of 6 (21.3)

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Happy Wanderers
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Roadside Parking – km 83.5 on Guelph Line, south of No. 1 Sideroad. Do not block farm gate (10 cars) N 43.388387, W 79.854327
Shuttle to Rock Chapel Nature Sanctuary, km 62.2 Enter from Rock Chapel Rd, 1.5 km south of Hwy 5, 1.8 km west of Hwy 6. Free parking for RBG member, otherwise day-use fee applies (30 cars) N 43.290604, W 79.937090
Hike Leader(s): Steven White Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing

Description

For those looking to enjoy some winter hiking or to complete Iroquoia E2E and achieve their Winter badge, I have planned 6 Monday hikes. Please register ahead of the hike, so I can do car shuttle planning and to contact hikers if inclement weather requires us to re-schedule the hike. Email stevenwhite901@gmail.com or text 289-242-9415
Bring water, snack, lunch, hiking boots, icers. Sorry no dogs.

Iroquoia Winter End to End 2019, 2020 #6

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Millen Rd Access Trail (km 16.9) at the south end of Millen Rd /Access along Maple Dr N 43.210114⁰ W 79.727058⁰ Carpool to Sam Lawrence Park.
Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 17.2km

Description

Sam Lawrence Park to Millen Rd. Bring Icers and Poles

Dundas Valley - McCormick and Sawmill Trails Loop Hike

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation Area – 650 Governors Rd. Dundas, Map 8. There is a per car parking fee. Park and meet in the main parking lot.
Hike Leader(s): Doris Harper Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 11 km

Description

We will hike the trails within the conservation area, primarily on the McCormick and Sawmill Trails. Bring water and snacks, ‘icers’ for your boots. Dress for the weather. A pub stop is planned post hike.

Nottawasaga Bluffs

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at SuperBurger (intersection of Hwy 10 and Hwy 89) in Primrose.
Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage; Inge Eckerich; Bob Slack Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 6-8 km

Description

We will hike loops on the Main and Side Trails in and around Nottawasaga Bluffs Conservation Area. Bring icers and/or snowshoes.

Snowshoe to the Beaver Pond

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet on the north shoulder of Sideroad 19, west of Grey County Road 7, where the trail enters (250 m west of km 90.0) to carpool to Sideroad 16 C where we start of the hike. Map 27
Hike Leader(s): Glenda Collings Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Length of Hike: 2 hours km

Description

This hike takes us through woodlots and along fields to end with a winter view of the Beaver Pond.  Please read the participant guidelines below.

Participant Guidelines

1. All kms mentioned are according to maps in Edition 29 of The Bruce Trail Reference.
2. Please arrive 15 minutes before start of hike.
3. 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.
4. Always carry I.D. and your health card.
5. Bring sufficient water and snacks (or lunch if indicated).
6. For spring and summer hikes bring sunscreen and insect repellent.
7. Please leave dogs at home.
8. Pace: Leisurely = 3km/hr or less, Medium = 3-4 km/hr, Brisk = 4-5 km/hr, Fast = 5+km/hr

BMC km 8.5 to km 15.7

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): Jansje Lawrenson (705) 445-0014 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 7.2 km

Description

We will carpool to km 8.5 of the Blue Mountains Club on
#6/7 Sideroad Nottawasaga. This offers good snowshoeing
in a mix of terrains. We will hike to km 15.7 and leave cars
at each end. Bring water and a snack. Following the hike
there will be an optional lunch stop at Giffins.

Good Companions - Red Hill Valley

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Car Park, Old Mud Street near intersection with Pritchard. Hamilton East Mountain.
Hike Leader(s): Terry Rose Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8 km

Description

We will do a loop hike in the Red Hill Valley, returning via Buttermilk and Albion Falls. Adjust according to conditions. Icers mandatory.

Merritt Trail Loop

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

Meet-12 Mile Creek parking lot on Glendale Ave near Pelham Road St. Catharines.

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

Description

Evening Hike in Owen Sound

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: An evening walk.
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the municipal parking lot by the river on the west side of 1st Ave. E between 7th St. E and 8th St. E in Owen Sound.
Hike Leader(s): Harriet Nixon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing

Description

We will spend 2 hours exploring the city.  Bring icers if it is icy.

Dundas Valley Loops. HIKE CANCELLED!

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
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: 8 to 10 km.

Description

Dundas Valley never disappoints with its beautiful trails, hills and valleys. It is especially lovely in the winter. Dundas Valley CA is on Governors Rd., west of the Dundas town centre. Meet in the last parking lot. We will hike the Canterbury Loop and for those who wish we can hike the Sawmill Valley Loop. Bring a lunch/snack. Icers may be necessary. Parking fee in effect or Conservation Area pass. Map 8.
Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937

HIKE CANCELLED DUE TO IMPENDING SNOWFALL

Scenic Caves winter coach trip

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

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location:
Hike Leader(s): Martina Furrer, Duro Vukman & Danica Culjat

Description

Difficulty:

Join us for a fabulous day of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Snowshoers: Experienced snowshoers join Duro Vukman for a guided snowshoe hike. Alternatively, explore the resort’s trails on your own. Skiers: Enjoy self-guided tours of 25 KM of trails expertly groomed for classic and skate skiing. Ski ($25) and snowshoe ($19) rentals available.

Bring some treats and join our potluck party, starting at 3 PM in our private log cabin. Wine will be provided. Bring your own beer.

Departure time: 8:30 AM
Departure location: 10 York Mills Rd

Additional Notes:


Dropout available at

Short Hills - Long Hike

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Roland Rd car park GPS 43.090176,-79.305133
Hike Leader(s): Vince Zvonar Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 17 km

Description

Niagara Winter End to End #2 Decew to Woodend

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps):

Meet at entrance to Woodend Conservation Area on Taylor Rd. NOTL (Map 2, km 15.2) Carpool.

Hike Leader(s): Jacques Boilard Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 14.6 km

Description

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.

Lime Kiln to Singhampton Caves Parking

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): Catherine Trembling (416) 655-2021 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Two hours

Description

We will carpool to km 35.1 on Simcoe Rd 91 in the
Blue Mountains Sec on. We will start the hike with
a short detour on Franks Lime Kiln Sidetrail, we will
then return to the main trail, con nuing north
through forest and open meadow to the
No awasaga Lookout Provincial Nature Reserve.
The hike will terminate at km 40.9 at the
Singhampton Caves Parking Lot. Following the hike
there will be an op onal lunch at Mylar and
Loretas in Singhampton. Bring water and a snack.

Kinsmen Park to Cave Springs Loop

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

Meet at Kinsmen Park, Beamsville. (Map 4, km 66.9)

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8 km

Description

Hike on the Bruce Trail to Cave Spring Vineyard’ s and return on the side trails.

Erindale Park

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

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location: Erindale Park parking lot
Hike Leader(s): Tessa Shelvey, John McCuaig
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 8 km

Description

Difficulty: Beginner

There and back hike along the scenic Credit River. One hill. Bring icers.

Meet at:

Erindale Park parking lot

Main parking lot of Erindale Park on the north side of Dundas St, about 200m east of Mississauga Rd.

Additional Notes:


Dropout available at any time
Beginners
Families
No dogs
Refreshments after
Icers

Erindale Park

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

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location: Erindale Park parking lot
Hike Leader(s): Tessa Shelvey, John McCuaig
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 8 km

Description

Difficulty: Beginner

There and back hike along the scenic Credit River. One hill. Bring icers.

Meet at:

Erindale Park parking lot

Main parking lot of Erindale Park on the north side of Dundas St, about 200m east of Mississauga Rd.

Additional Notes:


Dropout available at any time
Beginners
Families
No dogs
Refreshments after
Icers