Hike Schedule

Walker Woods Glen Major

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

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location: 1469 Conc.6 Uxbridge Twp
Hike Leader(s): Victor & Babs Ramautar & Family
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly

Description

Difficulty: Easy

It is almost Autumn and hopefully cooler temperatures will prevail

Meet at:

1469 Conc.6 Uxbridge Twp

Additional Notes:


No dropout
Hiking boots
No dogs

Beeton Forest

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): 7th Line, New Tecumseth, just south of Beeton.
Hike Leader(s): David Francis Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5 km

Description

Loop hike around historic Beeton Forest. Several hills and beaver dam crossing.

Toronto Beltline Walk

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Hosting Club: Toronto

Location: In front of Loblaws, 396 St. Clair Ave. West (next to St. Clair West subway station)
Hike Leader(s): Danny Pivnick
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 9 km

Description

Difficulty: Beginner

Please join ua for a pleasant walk through Cedarvale Ravine/Park and then connect to the Beltline Trail. A lovely off-road walk in the central part of the city. Walk will end at Yonge and St. Clair.

Meet at:

In front of Loblaws, 396 St. Clair Ave. West (next to St. Clair West subway station)

Additional Notes:


Dropout available at
Beginners
Families
Dogs welcome

Decew House to Morningstar Mill

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

DeCew House, DeCew Rd, Thorold (Map 3, km 29.8)

Hike Leader(s): Marion Hanover Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5.3 km

Description

This hike follows the main trail along Moody lake to the Morningstar Mill side trail, past the DeCew Falls to Morningstar Mill.

Silent Night Hike

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Night
Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7k

Description

This will be a silent outward hike to allow hikers to take in the sounds and sights of the Trail. Share your experiences on the way back. It is scheduled 2 days before the full harvest moon.   Bring Headlamp,Bug Spray.   This hike will count towards the night hike badge.

Hockley Valley - South Side

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Caledon Hills, Map 18. Meet at parking lot on east side of 5th Line EHS, Mono, just south of Hockley Rd.
Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage;Inge Eckerich; Bob Slack Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 5.7 km

Description

We will hike the Main Trail and Hemlock Ridge, Glacier Valley and Griffith Ravine Side Trails between km 50.4 and km 55.2.

Duncan Crevice Caves, Metcalfe Rock

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Beaver Valley section, BT map 25, parking area at km 33.3 on 9th Sideroad.
Directions: From Flesherton, take County Rd. 4 northeast 3.6 km. Turn left (north) on County Rd. 13 and go 12.2 km. Turn right (east) on Side Rd. 7B, which is signposted to Duncan, for 3.1 km. Turn left on Side Road 10D for 4.5 km (including a sharp bend to right) to the hamlet of Duncan. Continue ahead on 9th Sideroad. Parking spot is about 500 metres on the right.
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: 10 km loop

Description

We will hike a loop made by the Chuck Grant Side Trail and the main Bruce Trail, in the Duncan Crevice Caves Provincial Nature Reserve and Kolapore Uplands. The scramble through the middle of Metcalfe Rock is fun, but optional. Bring lunch.
No dropout. No dogs please.

Thanks to Susan Atkinson for the idea and helpful information.

Forest Bathing Walk

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Health & Nature Hike
Location (Google Maps): Tourist office parking Lot, north of Springmount on the east side of Hwy 6 (just north of where Hwy 6 and County Road 21 meet) #717975,
Hike Leader(s): Marie Knapp Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing.
Distance: approx 1.3 km

Description

This slow Forest Bathing walk in nature will offer you an explanation of the benefits of walking in nature and connecting with the forest, 5 different “invitations” (Forest bathing experiences), and quiet contemplative times interspersed with brief discussion opportunities.  Maximum 8 people.  You will be contacted in case of a necessary change in time or location.  This is NOT a hike, but a guided meditative walk over 1 to 2 KM and taking 1 1/2 hours.

Lindenwood- Sydenham to Lundy Lane

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: 13 km

Description

Start at km 129.5 on Lindenwood Rd.
Follow the escarpment through the Lindenwood Management area to
Lundy Lane and loop around Ross McLean Side Trail back.
Bring Lunch, Water and Snacks.

Rockway

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Event Hikes
Location (Google Maps): Rockway Community Centre
Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate

Description

Starting out at Rockway Community Centre we will hike the side trail and main trail.  Beautifully wooded, hilly area with spectacular water fall views.

River and Ruin

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Hikers R Us
Location (Google Maps): Depart from intersection Twiss Road and no. 8 Sideroad at 98.1 km on map 10 near Kilbride.
Hike Leader(s): Cynthia Archer Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing

Description

This 6 km. loop hike is shorter as we (I) ease back into hiking.  We will wander along the River and Ruin side trails and explore this section of the trail BTC secured last year.  Thank you donors!

Please note that this hike is open to BTC members (and one guest).   You are required to pre-register online. After registration you will be sent a list of items to bring and Covid protocols to follow.

Cancellations the morning of the hike – Please contact leader by phone 416 573 423615

Good Companions - North Burlington

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): City View Park, North Burlington. Meet at North parking lot (closest to Highway 5)
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 hike two loops taking in main trail, side trail and city trails. Please note that this hike is open to BTC members only and you are required to pre-register online. When you register you will be sent a list of items to bring and protocols to follow.

Dundas Valley

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley, Highway 99 in Dundas. Meet at last parking lot in Dundas Valley.
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: 11km

Description

Several loops in Dundas Valley.  Please bring water and a snack.

Scotsdale Farm and Silver Creek

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Scotsdale Heritage Farm, 13807 Trafalgar Road North, Halton Hills (Bruce Trail Reference, Map 13)
Hike Leader(s): Douglas Boyce 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: 15

Description

We will do a loop hike starting from Scotsdale Heritage Farm, into Silver Creek Conservation Area and back, using the Main Trail and Bennett Heritage, Irwin Quarry and Roberts Side Trails. We will hike at a brisk pace, stopping once or twice for a snack break. Bring snacks and water.

Glenridge Quarry Loop

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Glenridge Quarry parking Lot, St Davids Road. Map 3
Hike Leader(s): Karen Limardi Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6 km

Description

A combination of open trails with spectacular views across Lake Ontario and wooded trails including the main trail

Bighead Valley, Sydenham

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: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8-12 km

Description

Trail leads through fields, bush and forest areas.
Trail climbs to high point near Bighead Campsite with views to south.
Options to extend hike.
Bring Lunch & Water

Dunedin Noisy River Nature Preserve

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: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6km with option to make 8km

Description

The trail takes hikers through a lovely forested area beside a tributary of the Noisy River, past an old stone barn foundation, through an open meadow and back through forest and along the Noisy River to rejoin the main trail on Nottawasaga Concession #10.

Dufferin Hi-Land Side Trails, Hike 2 of 7

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Map 20. Meet at Rock Hill parking lot (km 29.4) on 1st Line E, Mulmur, just south of Dufferin Rd 17/10 Sideroad, about 5 km north of Hwy 89.
Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage;Nancy Morgan Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 9 km

Description

This series of loop or in-and-back hikes will explore all of the side trails in the section. Hikers completing all 7 hikes will be eligible for the Dufferin Hi-Land Side Trails Badge.

We will hike a loop consisting of the Main Trail and Enchanted Forest, Moss Haven, Rock Hill Park and David Hahn Side Trails. Bring water and snacks.

Mississauga Waterfront Trail

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Hosting Club: Toronto

Location: Sherway Gardens, TTC Bus Terminal
Hike Leader(s): Thomas Swales, George Lennon
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 12 km

Description

Difficulty: Easy

We’ll hike south on Etobicoke Creek to Marie Curtis Park and west on the Mississauga Waterfront Trail to Port Credit passing through scenic parks, the beautiful Adamson Estate and quiet streets. Return to Toronto by GO Train or MiWay Transit. Part 1 of 2 part series exploring Mississauga’s Waterfront Trail. Part 2 will be scheduled in October. The group will be divided into 2 smaller groups maximum 15 each. Physical Distancing and mandatory preregistration will be enforced.

Meet at:

Sherway Gardens, TTC Bus Terminal

Meet south side of the Sherway Gardens TTC Bus Terminal. Take any #123 Shorncliffe Bus from Kipling Subway Station

Additional Notes:


Dropout available at