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July | July | July | July | July | July | 1 - e2e #10 of 10
8:00 AM-1:00 PM 08/01/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/e2e-10-of-10/2020-08-01/ - e2e # 10
8:00 AM-1:00 PM 08/01/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/e2e-10/2020-08-01/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Hike Location (Google Maps): Grimsby Lions Pool Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Fast Terrain: Strenuous Distance: 14.8 km Description The final of the series of 10 Niagara e2e hikes. Meet at Grimsby Lions Community Pool, Elm St., Grimsby. Hike to top of Thirty Rd and back. It is recommended to bring extra water, snack and poles. Please maintain social distancing between hikers. Those who have completed all 10 hikes or the entire Niagara section can purchase a badge for $5.
- Boyne Valley loop
8:00 AM-2:00 PM 08/01/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/boyne-valley-loop/2020-08-01/ - e2e #10 of 10
8:00 AM-1:15 PM 08/01/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/e2e-10-of-10-2/2020-08-01/ - Merritt Island
9:00 AM-10:30 AM 08/01/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/merritt-island-5/2020-08-01/ - Margaret Paull Side Trail
9:00 AM-12:00 PM 08/01/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/margaret-paull-side-trail-3/2020-08-01/ Click here for more information or to register 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): Mary Jane McIntyre 705-481-1269 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 5km Description Leisure hike starting at the end of the 6th Line at km 13.3 (turn north off Grey Road 119, in the Beaver Valley Section. Hiking north to km 11.3 where it joins up with the Margaret Paull Side Trail and back to cars. Bring snack and water.
- Merritt Island
9:00 AM-10:30 AM 08/01/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/merritt-island-6/2020-08-01/
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2 | 3 - Night Hike Short Hills
9:00 PM-10:45 AM 08/03/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/night-hike-short-hills/2020-08-03/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Night Location (Google Maps): Wiley Road Parking Lot Short Hills Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: 7k Description Enjoy the sounds of the deep woods along the trail from Wiley Road. There will be a full moon if it is clear and the stars will be out. Follow the Terrace Falls Trail around the Rim of Africa and the Black Walnut trail. Bring Headlamp,Bug Spray. This hike will count towards the night hike badge.
- Night Hike Short Hills
9:00 PM-10:45 AM 08/03/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/night-hike-short-hills-2/2020-08-03/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Night Location (Google Maps): Wiley Road Parking Lot Short Hills Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: 7k Description Enjoy the sounds of the deep woods along the trail from Wiley Road. There will be a full moon if it is clear and the stars will be out. Follow the Terrace Falls Trail around the Rim of Africa and the Black Walnut trail. Bring Headlamp,Bug Spray. This hike will count towards the night hike badge.
| 4 - Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills
8:00 AM-10:30 AM 08/04/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/long-hike-wiley-road-short-hills/2020-08-04/ - Short Hike Pelham Road Short Hills
9:00 AM-10:30 AM 08/04/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/short-hike-pelham-road-short-hills/2020-08-04/ - Terra Cotta
9:00 AM-1:30 PM 08/04/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/terra-cotta/2020-08-04/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills Category: Tuesday Hikers Location (Google Maps): Meet at Winston Churchill Blvd. where the Caledon Trailway intersects the road. Driving directions: Go north on Highway 410, it becomes Highway 10, turn left on King Street, right on Winston Churchill Blvd., about 1 km to the roadside parking on the right. Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Shafiq Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 12 km Description A loop hike consisting parts of the main Bruce Trail and Terra Cotta ST. No dropout, hiking boots, no dogs, bring 2 liters of water and snack. Register online for the hike. Maximum group size 10; physical distancing to be observed throughout the hike.
- Burlington Beach
10:00 AM-1:00 PM 08/04/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/burlington-beach-2/2020-08-04/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills Category: Tuesday Hikers Location (Google Maps): Spencer Smith Park. From QEW, go south on Brant St. and turn left on Lakeshore Rd. There is a parking fee. Hike Leader(s): Barbara Euler Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing Distance: 8 km Description A leisurely walk along Burlington Beach and back followed by patio lunch at Pepperwood Cafe or one of the other patios in the area. They are not taking reservations so we will take our chances.
| 5 - Fairmont Side Trail Beaver Valley-loop
8:30 AM-1:30 PM 08/05/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/fairmont-side-trail-beaver-valley-loop/2020-08-05/ Click here for more information or to register 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): Michelle Wacker 705-730-8481 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing Distance: 12 km Description Fairmont and Siegerman Side Trail Loop. This 3.5 hour hike has a relaxing start past magnificent Webwood Falls. Some road hiking turning into a steep descent to a stream, Joe Pye Weed. A couple of very long strenuous uphill climbs makes this a challenging hike. This is a 12km hike Bring Water/Lunch
- Botanical Gardens
9:00 AM-10:30 AM 08/05/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/botanical-gardens-2/2020-08-05/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Leisurely Location (Google Maps): Locust Grove Picnic Area 1488 Niagara Parkway Queenston Hike Leader(s): Dan Wilson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely Terrain: Easy Distance: 6k Description A short Hike from Queenston heights to the Botanical Gardens of Niagara. Established in 1936, the Botanical Gardens presents visitors with 99 acres (40 hectares) of beautifully maintained gardens that include perennials, rhododendrons, azaleas, a formal parterre garden, herb and vegetable plantings, and our world-famous rose garden featuring over 2,400 roses.
- Epping & Beaver Pond Lookout Side Trails
9:00 AM-12:30 PM 08/05/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/epping-beaver-pond-lookout-side-trails/2020-08-05/
| 6 - Jordan to Moyer / Louth
8:00 AM-10:30 AM 08/06/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/jordan-to-moyer-louth/2020-08-06/ - Devil’s Monument Loop
8:00 AM 08/06/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/devils-monument-loop/2020-08-06/ - Short Hike Jordan
9:00 AM-10:30 AM 08/06/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/short-hike-jordan/2020-08-06/
| 7 | 8 - 12 Mile Creek Loop
8:00 AM-12:30 PM 08/08/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/12-mile-creek-loop-3/2020-08-08/ - Rockway
9:00 AM-10:30 AM 08/08/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/rockway-3/2020-08-08/ - Scenic Caves Mission Loop Side Trail
9:00 AM-1:30 PM 08/08/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/scenic-caves-mission-loop-side-trail/2020-08-08/ Click here for more information or to register 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): Bob Moenck 705-481-1269 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 km Description Moderate terrain. Parking at km 63.8 and start hike, going south to km 60.1, following Mission Rd Side Trail back to parking. Or maybe in reverse direction for a change. Bring Water & Snack.
- Memorial Forest
1:15 PM 08/08/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/memorial-forest-2/2020-08-08/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Sydenham Category: General Hike Location (Google Maps): West end of Young’s Drive, off Nicol’s Gully Road/County Road 17B where the road ends (south of km 106.7). Hike Leader(s): Franziska Edney Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing Distance: 2.9 km Description This 1.5 hr loop will follow the Memorial Forest Side Trail to Jones Falls. We will then hike the white trail back to where we started. This hike is moderate but it includes 2 short up and down technical sections that could be challenging. Map 32. For more information call 519 371 4321
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9 - KOA Trails
1:15 PM 08/09/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/koa-trails-2/2020-08-09/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Sydenham Category: Family Hike Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking at the east end of Sideroad 15 where the road ends (at km 82.9). 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: 3.1 km Description We will explore the main trail, the Rock Springs and KOA side trails. Approximately 1.5-2 hours. Map 32. Call or text 647-918-4180.
| 10 | 11 - Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills
8:00 AM-10:30 AM 08/11/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/long-hike-wiley-road-short-hills/2020-08-11/ - Short Hike Pelham Road Short Hills
9:00 AM-10:30 AM 08/11/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/short-hike-pelham-road-short-hills/2020-08-11/ - Rattray Marsh and Waterfront Trail
9:30 AM-1:00 PM 08/11/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/rattray-marsh-and-waterfront-trail-2/2020-08-11/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills Category: Tuesday Hikers Location (Google Maps): From QEW take Southdown Rd. exit (126) 3 km south to Orr Rd. Turn left and follow for 1 km to parking on right at Bradley Museum. Hike Leader(s): Peter Leeney — cell phone 905-301-4091 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing Distance: 8 km “there & back” Description A leisurely walk through Rattray Marsh and parts of the Waterfront Trail between Port Credit and Clarkson.
| 12 - Beautiful Joe Park, Meaford Trout Hollow Trail
8:30 AM-1:30 PM 08/12/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/beautiful-joe-park-meaford-trout-hollow-trail/2020-08-12/ Click here for more information or to register 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): Dick Edwards (705) 445-5849 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 Moderate terrain Following east bank of Bighead River upstream, returning on west bank. Woodlands, and historical sites along the way Bring Water/Lunch
- Creemore Nature Preserve
9:00 AM-12:00 PM 08/12/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/creemore-nature-preserve/2020-08-12/ Click here for more information or to register 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): Mary-lynne Chenard (905) 713-4066 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 4.3 km Description Moderate terrain, Mature sugar maple trees, meandering cold water stream & small pockets of wetlands.
- Woodend- Wetland Ridge Loop
9:00 AM-10:30 AM 08/12/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/woodend-wetland-ridge-loop-3/2020-08-12/ - Allanburg Evening Hike
7:00 PM-8:30 PM 08/12/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/allanburg-evening-hike/2020-08-12/
| 13 - Jordan to Moyer / Louth
8:00 AM-10:30 AM 08/13/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/jordan-to-moyer-louth/2020-08-13/ - Short Hike Jordan
9:00 AM-10:30 AM 08/13/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/short-hike-jordan/2020-08-13/
| 14 | 15 - Woodend to Fireman’s
8:00 AM-12:30 PM 08/15/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/woodend-to-firemans/2020-08-15/ - Mono Cliffs loop
8:00 AM-2:00 PM 08/15/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/mono-cliffs-loop/2020-08-15/ Click here for more information or to register 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): Kelly-Leigh Thomas (519) 501-8170 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 Mono Cliffs village, park in the lot near the Rec. Centre. We will follow various trails within the park, mainly the Bruce trail main and side trails. Varied terrain, some great views, hilly sections. Bring Water & Lunch
- Mono: Walter Tovell & South Outlier Side Trails loop
8:00 AM-1:00 PM 08/15/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/mono-walter-tovell-south-outlier-side-trails-loop/2020-08-15/ Click here for more information or to register 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): 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: 7 km Description Gentle ascends and descends on South Outlier and leisurely hiking on Walter Tovell. Bring Water and lunch
- Fireman’s Park Loop
9:00 AM-10:30 AM 08/15/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/firemans-park-loop-8/2020-08-15/ - Loopy Hikes
10:00 AM-1:00 PM 08/15/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/loopy-hikes/2020-08-15/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia Category: General Hike Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation Area, Map 8 Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: Approx. 10 kms. Description Dundas Valley is always a lovely area in which to hike with its hills, ravines and cool forests. This will be a double loop hike taking in the Sawmill Trail and the Main Loop. These loops wander through quiet pine forests, hills to test the hiker and some interesting historical areas. Bring sunscreen, insect repellent, water, a snack, hand sanitizer and a personal first aid kit. You must be self sufficient. If feeling unwell do not come out. This hike is limited to 10 people. Please register by clicking on the hike in the hike schedule. (Dundas Valley Conservation Area is off of Governor’s Rd., just west of downtown Dundas.) Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 337 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com
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16 - Esthers Bluff
1:15 PM 08/16/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/esthers-bluff-2/2020-08-16/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Sydenham Category: Family Hike Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking at the intersection of Concession 24 and Burgess Sideroad (where the western end of the Slough of Despond Side Trail meets Concession 24). Hike Leader(s): Danuta Valleau Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing Distance: approx 8 km loop Description Walk along Burgess Side Rd north off Concession 24 following the escarpment above the Slough of Despond to Esthers Bluff lookout, take the Presidents Path Loop through the forest to return to access trail. Map 34
- Night Hike Louth Conservation Area
8:30 PM-10:00 PM 08/16/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/night-hike-louth-conservation-area/2020-08-16/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Category: General Hike Location (Google Maps): Niagara Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: About 5km Description We will hike from the parking lot at Louth Conservation Area and follow the Staff Ave Side Trail, Louth Side Trail to the main trail and head west to Staff Ave where we will turnaround and come back the way we came. A waning crescent moon may or may not be visible. Bring a headlamp, bug spray. This hike will count towards the Night Hike Badge. Limited to 9 hikers plus the hike leader due to limited parking.
| 17 | 18 - Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills
8:00 AM-10:30 AM 08/18/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/long-hike-wiley-road-short-hills/2020-08-18/ - Short Hike Pelham Road Short Hills
9:00 AM-10:30 AM 08/18/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/short-hike-pelham-road-short-hills/2020-08-18/ - Mulmur Hills and Boyne Valley
9:30 AM-2:00 PM 08/18/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/mulmur-hills-and-boyne-valley-2/2020-08-18/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills Category: Tuesday Hikers Location (Google Maps): BT parking at km 29.4 (BT ed. 29 map 20), GPS N44.1483, W80.1186. Directions: Go north on Hwy 10 to Hwy 89, right (east) on Hwy 89 2.7 km, left (north) on 1st Line ECL 6.0 km. Turn right into trailhead parking (inconspicuous entrance!). This is just south of Dufferin Road 17 (a.k.a. 10 Sideroad). Hike Leader(s): Bill McDonald, 519-489-0485 (cell 226-600-4280) Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 14 km out-and-back Description From the start point, we’ll follow the main trail south to the Mulmur Lookout (km 21.9) for lunch, then return to the meeting point via the main trail, Oliver Creek Side Trail and Moss Haven Side Trail. Easy surface and pretty creeks. Bring lunch/snack and water. Afterwards: refreshment/pub stop (pandemic permitting). Note: Maximum hikers has been raised to 20, which will be led as two separate groups, max 10 each.
| 19 - River Kwai Side Trail Lebanon Mtn Friendship Trail
8:00 AM-1:30 PM 08/19/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/river-kwai-side-trail-lebanon-mtn-friendship-trail/2020-08-19/ Click here for more information or to register 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): Terry Kimmerly 705-351-2494 Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing Distance: 12 km Description Moderate-Strenuous Terrain: Rocky sections on main trail and flatter areas on side trail. Bring Water & Lunch
- Merritt Trail to Rodman Hall
9:15 AM-10:30 AM 08/19/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/merritt-trail-to-rodman-hall-2/2020-08-19/ - Evening Hike Fonthill
7:00 PM-8:30 PM 08/19/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/evening-hike-fonthill/2020-08-19/
| 20 - Jordan to Moyer / Louth
8:00 AM-10:30 AM 08/20/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/jordan-to-moyer-louth/2020-08-20/ - Laird/Juniper Flats Loop
8:30 AM 08/20/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/laird-juniper-flats-loop/2020-08-20/ - Harrison Park Loop
9:00 AM 08/20/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/palisades-loop-3/2020-08-20/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Sydenham Category: General Hike Location (Google Maps): Harrison Park parking lot in front of the Harrison Park Inn, Owen Sound Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h Terrain: Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing. Distance: 6.2 km Description We will hike north on the Harrison Park Side Trail to the main trail, south on the main trail to the Harrison Park Side Trail, and back to the parking lot. This a beautiful section of the trail with a wide variety of terrain. The main trail section is challenging with very rocky terrain, requiring clambering over and around large boulders. Good footwear is needed. Map 32. Call or text 647-918-4180.
- Short Hike Jordan
9:00 AM-10:30 AM 08/20/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/short-hike-jordan/2020-08-20/
| 21 - Night Hike – Rockway Community Centre
8:30 PM-10:00 PM 08/21/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/night-hike-rockway-community-centre/2020-08-21/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Category: General Hike Location (Google Maps): Niagara Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: About 5km Description We will hike from the parking lot at Rockway Community Centre and hike the Rockway Side Trail to the end and turn around to the main trail and head west for about 2km. We will then turn around back to the parking. A waxing crescent moon may or may not be visible. Please bring a headlamp or a flashlight. As an option, please download a free app such as Skyview Lite or Star Tracker Lite and we will all look at the stars with our smart phones. This hike will count towards the Night Hike badge.
| 22 - Dufferin County Forest – Medium
8:00 AM-1:30 PM 08/22/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/dufferin-county-forest/2020-08-22/ - E2E #1 of 10 – Grimsby to Thirty Rd
8:00 AM-1:30 PM 08/22/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/e2e-1-of-10-grimsby-to-thirty-rd/2020-08-22/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Hike Location (Google Maps): Lion’s Community Pool Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Fast Terrain: Moderate Distance: 16km Description Hike the entire Niagara Section over 10 weeks. Due to Covid19, we will be completing this as a series of in and out hikes. This series will start in Grimsby and end in Queenston (83km). Upon successfully completing the entire Niagara section you can purchase a Niagara e2e badge. Meet at Lions Community Pool, 1 Elm St, Grimsby. Hiking to top of Thirty Rd and back. We recommend that you bring extra water, snacks and poles.
- Cancelled Sydenham Series # 8 of 10 Hikes – PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
8:30 AM-3:00 PM 08/22/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/sydenham-series-8-of-10-hikes-pre-registration-required/2020-08-22/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land Category: Cancelled Location (Google Maps): Km 34.2 Bognor Marsh Roadside parking 4th Concession North. Take 4th Concession N south off of Highway 26 follow to the end for roadside parking Hike Leader(s): Patricia Foley, Tristan Goguen, Tony Riggs and Jackie Foster Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections Distance: 21 Km Description This is the eighth of our Sydenham Series in 10 hikes. Registration is required. The terrain is variable please prepare for muddy and slippery conditions depending on the weather. Sturdy boots and hiking poles are recommended. Please bring adequate water, snacks, lunch and appropriate clothing for the weather. These are all car pool hikes. Hike today is south bound from the the Bayview Escarpment Side Trail to the Bognor Marsh side Trail.
- Kinsman Park loop
9:00 AM-10:30 AM 08/22/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/kinsman-park-loop/2020-08-22/ - Humber river to city hall
10:30 AM 08/22/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/humber-river-to-city-hall/2020-08-22/ - Bayview Nature Reserve
1:30 PM 08/22/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/clearview-cres-to-centennial-tower/2020-08-22/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Sydenham Category: General Hike Location (Google Maps): St. Vincent-Sydenham Townline north of Hwy. 26 where the road jogs west Hike Leader(s): Bill Snel Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing Distance: 4.6 km Description Hike from km 55.2 on the Bayview Escarpment side trail and then main trail counter clockwise. Map 30. For more information email w.snel2@gmail.com or call landline (519) 470-0584.
- Night Hike – Grimsby
8:30 PM-10:00 PM 08/22/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/night-hike-grimsby/2020-08-22/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Category: General Hike Location (Google Maps): Niagara Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing Distance: About 5km Description We will hike on the main trail from Grimsby heading east for about 2.5km until we get to Ridge Road and turnaround to come back. There are some rustic, well-worn stair climbs. This hike will be a bit more strenuous than others. A waxing crescent moon may or may not be visible. Please bring a head lamp or a flashlight. As an option, please download a free app such as Skyview Lite or Star Tracker Lite and we will all look at the stars with our smart phones. This hike will count towards the Night Hike Badge.
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23 - Cancelled Sydenham Series # 9 of 10 Hikes – PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
8:30 AM-3:00 PM 08/23/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/sydenham-series-9-of-10-hikes-pre-registration-required/2020-08-23/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land Location (Google Maps): Km 18.7 road side parking on 4th Concession South approximately 1 Km north of Holland-Sydenham Townline. Map 29 Hike Leader(s): Patricia Foley, Tristan Goguen, Tony Riggs and Jackie Foster Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections Distance: 17.3 Description This is the ninth of our Sydenham Series in 10 hikes. Registration is required. The terrain is variable please prepare for muddy and slippery conditions depending on the weather. Sturdy boots and hiking poles are recommended. Please bring adequate water, snacks, lunch and appropriate clothing for the weather. These are all car pool hikes. Hike today is south bound from the Bognor Marsh Side Trail junction with the main trail back to km 18.7.
- Merritt Island
2:00 PM-3:30 PM 08/23/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/merritt-island-7/2020-08-23/ - Night Hike – Queenston Cairn
8:30 PM-10:00 PM 08/23/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/night-hike-queenston-cairn/2020-08-23/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Category: General Hike Location (Google Maps): Niagara at the Southern Terminus for the Bruce Trail – Queenston Cairn. Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: About 5km Description We will hike from the Cairn at Queenston until we get to the steep switch back which goes down the escarpment. We will not go down the escarpment but rather turn around to make our way back. A waxing crescent moon may or may not be visible. Please bring a head lamp or a flashlight. As an option, please download a free app such as Skyview Lite or Star Tracker Lite and we will look at the stars with our smart phones. This hike will count towards the Night Hike Badge. Please note, there is a fee for parking $1.25 per hour paid at meters by credit card. This hike should take no more than 2 hours.
| 24 | 25 - Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills
8:00 AM-10:30 AM 08/25/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/long-hike-wiley-road-short-hills/2020-08-25/ - Short Hike Pelham Road Short Hills
9:00 AM-10:30 AM 08/25/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/short-hike-pelham-road-short-hills/2020-08-25/ - Island Lake – Get Back into Shape
9:30 AM-12:00 PM 08/25/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/island-lake-get-back-into-shape/2020-08-25/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills Category: Tuesday Hikers Location (Google Maps): Meet at 9:15 for a 9:30 departure at the NW parking lot to Island Lake Conservation Area. The parking lot entrance is on the south side of Hockley Road 370 meters east of the stoplight on Highway 10 at Hockley Road a.k.a. County Road 16 and opposite Mono-Amaranth Public School. Hike Leader(s): Peter Ostrowski Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing Distance: 10 km Description This is a very easy and enjoyable 10 km loop walk designed to get you back into hiking and rid of those extra pounds. Island Lake is a scenic nature walk through marshlands (about 2 km of boardwalk) and across two islands. No dropout, hiking boots, no dogs, bring 1 liter of water and snack. Register online for the hike. Maximum group size 10; physical distancing to be observed throughout the hike.
| 26 - Nottawasaga Bluffs
9:00 AM-12:00 PM 08/26/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/nottawasaga-bluffs-5/2020-08-26/ Click here for more information or to register 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): Mary Jane McIntyre 705-481-1269 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 7 km Description Moderate terrain Parking at 15/16 Side Road in Singhampton Loop hike through the Bluffs, varied terrain and views. Bring Water & Snack
- Silent Valley Loop
9:00 AM 08/26/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/silent-valley-loop/2020-08-26/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Sydenham Category: General Hike Location (Google Maps): At the north end of 2nd Concession South where the road ends, at the start of the Silent Valley Side Trail (southeast of km 37.0). 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, Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing. Distance: 4.5 km Description From the parking area, we will hike to the Wilson Homestead to the main trail, then take the Avalanche Side Trail back to the Silent Valley Side Trail to the parking area. This is a beautiful area of varied terrain featuring the remains of the Wilson homestead, a plane that crashed in 1970 and an area of huge boulders below the cliff face. Good footwear is required. Approximately 2 hours. Map 30. Call or text 647-918-4180.
- Fireman’s Park Loop
9:00 AM-10:30 AM 08/26/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/firemans-park-loop-7/2020-08-26/ - Evening Hike Merritt Island
7:00 PM-8:30 PM 08/26/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/evening-hike-merritt-island/2020-08-26/
| 27 - Jordan to Moyer / Louth
8:00 AM-10:30 AM 08/27/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/jordan-to-moyer-louth/2020-08-27/ - Short Hike Jordan
9:00 AM-10:30 AM 08/27/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/short-hike-jordan/2020-08-27/ - Splitrock Narrows
9:30 AM 08/27/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/splitrock-narrows/2020-08-27/ Registration required via email or TBTC login. Click here for details. Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto Location: Splitrock Narrows parking lot Hike Leader(s): Barbara Euler Pace: Moderate Terrain: Variable Distance: 14 km Description Difficulty: Intermediate We’ll explore side trails in the Splitrock Narrows property and do a loop in Mono Cliffs Provincial Park. Lunch by McCarston’s Lake. Meet at:Splitrock Narrows parking lot From Hwy 10 north of Orangeville, go east on 25th Sideroad to 2nd Line EHS. Turn north and go app 1 km north to the parking lot on the right. Map # 19 Additional Notes: No dropoutHiking bootsNo dogsPub stop after
| 28 | 29 - RIM2Rim #1
8:00 AM-3:00 PM 08/29/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/rim2rim-1/2020-08-29/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Blue Mountains Location (Google Maps): Parking at Gibraltar Sideroad 6. Hike Leader(s): Hart Fischer 705-606-0507 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing Distance: 19.5 km Description Parking at Gibraltar Sideroad 6. We will follow John Haigh Side trail until it joins main trail, follow main trail across Pretty River Rd, across Jardine SR, up the hill to Singhampton Caves continue to Osprey/Clearview townline. Halfway there, now retrace your steps back!
- E2E #2 of 10 Quarry Rd to Thirty Rd
8:00 AM-12:30 PM 08/29/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/e2e-2-of-10-quarry-rd-to-thirty-rd/2020-08-29/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Category: Hike Location (Google Maps): Quarry Rd, Beamsville Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Fast Terrain: Strenuous Distance: 16 km Description Hike the entire Niagara Section over 10 weeks. Due to Covid19, we will be completing this as a series of in and out hikes. This series will start in Grimsby and end in Queenston (83km). Upon successfully completing the entire Niagara section you can purchase a Niagara e2e badge. Meet Quarry Rd, Beamsville and hike to the top of Thirty Rd towards Grimsby and back. We recommend that you bring extra water, snacks and poles.
- John Haigh Side Trail
9:00 AM-12:00 PM 08/29/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/john-haigh-side-trail-3/2020-08-29/ Click here for more information or to register 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: 7 km Description Moderate terrain Park at 2nd line and 6th Side Rd. Hiking south to join main trail at km 49.1, continue north on main trail to km 51.1, Returning to cars along 6th Side Rd. Great views. Bring Water & Snack
- Hunt for History
9:00 AM-10:30 AM 08/29/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/hunt-for-history/2020-08-29/
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30 - Clearview/Pines Loop
1:15 PM 08/30/2020 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/clearview-pines-loop-2/2020-08-30/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Sydenham Category: Family Hike Location (Google Maps): Park on the roadside or in the parking lot on the west side of County Road 11, just before the road veers east (east of km 74.5). Hike Leader(s): Judy Kirsten Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing., There might be muddy sections. Distance: 4-6 km Description This loop hike takes us through forests and a stream valley (4-6 km). There may be wet or muddy sections. Map 31
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