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October 1, 2021
Queenston Heights
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/queenston-heights-3/
9:00 AM-10:30 AM
10/01/2021
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps): Queenston Heights Park
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 7k
Description

Meet near the Bruce Trail cairn in Queenston Heights Park, Niagara Parkway. Enter the park from the roundabout and take two immediate lefts to get to the cairn. Hikes are on mostly flat trails. Paid parking may apply. Niagara Parks Parking
01
October 1, 2021
Loree Forest Plus
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/loree-forest-plus/
9:00 AM
10/01/2021
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Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Beaver Valley
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Intercept Side Trail near Km 2.3. Park there on the shoulder of 21st Sideroad. Map 24 Edition 30
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Yaraskavitch Click here to contact the hike leader.
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Some rocky footing, Some steep sections
Length of Hike: 10 kms
Description

We will follow the Main Trail starting with some steep sections to a lookout over Nottawasaga Bay. The Loree Side Trail takes us by a lovely stream. Then walking under the tall trees of Loree Forest will have us returning to our starting position. What will the fall colours look like? Bring a snack and adequate water.
02
October 2, 2021
End to End #3 Staff Avenue to Decew
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/end-to-end-3-staff-avenue-to-decew-3/
8:00 AM-1:00 PM
10/02/2021
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps):
Meet at DeCew House, DeCew Rd, Thorold (Map 3, km 29.8)
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 20.5 km
Description
End to end hike 3 of 5. This is a tough leg of the end to end hiking through Rockway and Short Hills. Bring Poles, Bug Spray, a drink and a snack
02
October 2, 2021
Boyne Valley 25K Challenge
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/boyne-valley-25k-challenge/
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
10/02/2021
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Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Special Events
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land Section, Map 20, Km 29.4. The hike starts from the BTC Rock Hill parking lot on 1st Line EHS, Mulmur, 6.0 km north from Hwy 89, east of Hwy10. You will be directed to parking on the west side of the road, just opposite the meeting site. We ask that you do not park on the road.
Hike Leader(s): Robert Wray Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk, Fast
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 25 kilometers
Description

This is a loop hike, hiking south beginning and ending at km 29.4. A detailed map will be handed out at the start. There will be one checkpoint.
along the route. Please bring your own refillable water bottle
Touch-free check-in will begin at 8:00 am, continuing until 9:00.am. Registrants may leave as soon as they check in and receive any further instructions. We ask that you maintain a 2 meter physical distance from other hikers and volunteers throughout the event. Please bring a face mask for your check-in and any situation where you are not able to maintain physical distance.
Participants will earn the new Boyne Valley 25 K badge.
Enjoy the hike!
02
October 2, 2021
Silver Creek and Terra Cotta
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/silver-creek-and-terra-cotta/
8:00 AM-12:30 PM
10/02/2021
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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking in the laneway where the Bennett Heritage Trail crosses Eighth Line. GPS Coordinates: (43.692270, -79.983387). From Trafalgar Road northwest of Georgetown, turn right onto 27 Sideroad, which bends to the left onto Eighth Line. Stay on Eighth line until you see the laneway on the left-hand side. (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: 17 km
Description

We will hike the Bennett Heritage Trail and the Main Trail through Silver Creek Conservation Area, then a 5 km loop in Terra Cotta Conservation Area, returning on the Main and Bennett Heritage Trails to our cars. The pace is brisk, stopping once or twice for a snack break. Bring snacks and water.
02
October 2, 2021
Old Baldy
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/old-baldy-3/
9:00 AM-1:00 PM
10/02/2021
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Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Blue Mountain Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Horton’s on First St. in Collingwood.
Hike Leader(s): Carl Wintermeyer – (705) 444-6796 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 5-6 km
Description

We will park at the parking lot (km 46.8) and begin by hiking the white blazed trail south along the top of the escarpment.
We will explore the Mac Kirk Side Trail as we return to the cars.
Trail passes lookouts and you can birdwatch for turkey vultures and buteo hawks.
Bring a snack and water.
Map: 26/27 Edition 30
02
October 2, 2021
Cave Spring Witch Hunt
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/cave-spring-witch-hunt-11/
9:00 AM-11:15 AM
10/02/2021
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):
Parking lot Quarry Road Beamsville
Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6k
Description

Discover the history of the 19th Century Quarry Pioneers and the Cave Spring Witch.
Note that this hike will qualify for the annual Screaming Tunnel badge
02
October 2, 2021
Gleason Lake Rd to Bruce Caves and back
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/gleason-lake-rd-to-bruce-caves-and-back/
10:00 AM
10/02/2021
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Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking area at the north end of Gleason Lake Rd. Where the Curly Harnden and Len Holley Side Trails meet, south of km 163.1 (Map 35, Edition 30)
Hike Leader(s): Danuta Valleau Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: 8.5 km
Description

We will follow the Len Holley Side Trail to the escarpment edge and proceed west to the Bruce Caves, returning via the Curly Harnden Side Trail to the cars. Bring water, snacks and a lunch. Secure footwear is essential and walking poles are recommended.
03
October 3, 2021
Scotsdale Farm
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/scotsdale-farm-11/
9:00 AM-4:00 PM
10/03/2021
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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Main Scotsdale Farm parking lot off Trafalgar Road north of Silver Creek. Red P parking lot on BTC Map 13 on the Bennett Heritage Side Trail just north of km 29.7 on the Main Trail.
Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 18 kms
Description

Join us for a Sunday walk on the beautiful side trails at Scotsdale Farm: Bennett Heritage, Roberts, Irwin Quarry and Great Esker. Waterfalls, streams, steep valley, glacial remains – this hike has it all and some lovely Fall colours thrown in too. Please arrive at 8:45 am for a 9:00 am sharp start. Please wear a smile and good hiking boots and please bring poles, a lunch, snacks and at least 2L of water. Check the BTC website to see what should be in every backpack. If you’re good, you might be shown the site of a former Indigenous village. If you are not already a Bruce Trail Conservancy member, please join now.
03
October 3, 2021
MYSTERY BRUCE TRAIL DAY HIKE
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/mystery-bruce-trail-day-hike-2/
9:00 AM-10:30 AM
10/03/2021
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Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): I will send you an email with all hiking details.
Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 7KM
Description

Bruce Trail Day Mystery Hike – open to members and non-members. Enjoy a hike somewhere along the Niagara section of the Bruce Trail while learning more about the Conservancy. You will be notified 24 hrs ahead as to where your hike will be located.
physical-distancing observed.