Hike Schedule

Boyne Valley

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Bruce Trail Parking Lot on Prince of Wales Road (County Road 19) approximately 1 km north of Hwy 89 (on the right side of the road). BTC Map 20 approximately 1 km west of km 16.3.

Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 15 kms

Description

Please join us on a hilly but beautiful trek of the Primrose Loop side trail, parts of the Main Trail and the Boyne Valley side trail on a quiet Sunday morning in the Fall leaves.  Wonderful view from Murphy’s Pinnacle.  Please bring your smile, hiking boots, poles, a lunch, a snack and about 2L to drink.  Please arrive by 8:45 am to be ready to go at 9 am sharp.  Thanks.

Caledon Section - Blue and White hikes (3) - 17KM

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): We meet at Hockley Road Parking Area just east of 61.3KM located on the North side of Hockley Road. Please do not park on Hockley Road.

Hike Leader(s): Fayyaz Mahmood Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly
Distance: 17 KM

Description

Here is your opportunity to hike the Side Trails (ST) and more interesting sections of the Main Bruce Trail in the Caledon section.
We will walk to the Main Trail Map 18, 61.3KM and walk South on the trail to 5th Line EHS, Map 18, 52.3KM. We will then turn back and hike through the Griffith Ravine ST on the way back to return to the parking lot.
Bring 1.5 – 2 liters of water and your lunch. Please dress for the weather.

Dundas Valley Conservation Area Loop Hike

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hermitage Gatehous Parking Lot, on Sulphur Springs Rd., near km 50 of Iroquoia section map 8 (BTC Guide edition 29). Parking fees are applicable by Conservation Authority.

Hike Leader(s): Dariush Khanbeigi Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 15 km

Description

Come and join us in this event for a loop hike in Dundas Valley. Please dress, preferably in layers, according to the weather conditions. Pack a light lunch/snacks and ample amount of water to replenish your energy while enjoying the walk. COVID 19 safety guidelines will be observed for this hike.

Woodend, Wetland Ridge and Margaret K Side Trails Hike

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

Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Road parking lot

Hike Leader(s): Larry Lloyd Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: Approximately 6 km

Description

Meet At Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Road parking lot and hike the Woodend, Wetland Ridge & Margaret K Side Trails as well as the main trail. 

CANCELLED......A Big Day at Big Chute

Hosting Club: Iroquoia

Location (Google Maps): Big Chute parking: 176-180 Muskoka District Road 34, Georgian Bay @ 9:30 a.m.

Hike Leader(s): Louise Langlais Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 14-18 km

Description

If COVID-related regulations permit, we will meet at the carpool location at 7:00 am, then drive to Big Chute. Plan B: We do not carpool and meet at the parking lot location in Big Chute given above.
We will then hike the stunningly beautiful trail along the Lost Channel. After the hike, we will have dinner in Port Severn. This is therefore a full day excursion, starting early and ending after supper.

Hike Leader: Louise Langlais; Email: langlaislouise@gmail.com. Cell: 519-222-4040 on day of hike. At other times, email is the best way to contact me. Wear appropriate quick-dry clothing and hiking boots. Bring sunscreen, insect repellent (summer), icers (winter), snacks, lunch, a personal first aid kit, and 1-2 litres of water. During COVID, also bring hand sanitizer and a face mask. Please email me at least 24 hours before the hike to register. Sometimes last minute changes are made to hikes; registering means you won’t be waiting around the meeting place not knowing why no-one else is there! For personalized driving directions, just copy and paste the GPS coordinates into a Google search window and voila! Please arrive at least 15 minutes early. If you are unable to attend, please email me at least 2 hours before the start of the hike, or text me if it is <2 hours before the hike. There is often a waiting list, so the more advance notice the better.

Your first aid kit should include bandaids, sterile gauze pads, a tensor bandage, Sam Splint, moleskin, SteriStrips for lacerations, antiseptic ointment, ASA (for heart attack), ibuprofen, Benadryl, gravol, imodium + personal medications such as nitroglycerin for people with Angina. For more information, click this link: https://www.gore-tex.com/blog/hiking-first-aid-kit(https://www.gore-tex.com/blog/hiking-first-aid-kit)

Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate
: 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

Location (Google Maps): Shirt Hills Provincial Park – Pelham Road entrance

Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 kms

Description

Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills.

Hockley Valley - Isabel East/Glen Cross/Cam Snell Loops

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Caledon Hills Section, Map 18. Meet at the roadside parking area on 3rd Line Mono, about 2 km north of Hockley Road.

Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage, Inge Eckerich, Bob Slack Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: Long hike – 7.5 km; Short – 4.2 km

Description

We will hike Isabel East/Glen Cross Side Trail loop and Cam Snell Side Trail loop. The shorter option will include only the Isabel East/Glen Cross loop.

Mulmur Hills and Boyne Valley

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): BT parking at km 29.4 (BT Ed. 30, map 20).
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 (east) into trailhead parking (inconspicuous entrance!). This is just south of Dufferin Road 17 (a.k.a. 10 Sideroad).

Hike Leader(s): Bill McDonald 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

Description

From the start point, we’ll follow the main trail east and 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, pretty creeks and (with luck) fall colours.

Bring lunch/snack and water.

Kolapore Trails - Bruce Trail Loop

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Metcalfe Rock parking lot on the 10th Line in the Town of the Blue Mountains, 200 metres south of 27.9, map 25, Edition 30

Hike Leader(s): Bruce King, Val Jones Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Some steep sections
Length of Hike: 6 km

Description

This loop hike will mainly follow parts of the Kolapore Wilderness Trails, with short sections on the Bruce Trail.

COVID-19 Precautions Before, During and After your Hike

1. Each hiker joining a Bruce Trail Club organized hike must perform a self-screening check before hiking.
   Find Ontario’s self-assessment tool here: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/
2. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, stay home.
3. Personal Protective Equipment:
   • Hikers may choose to wear masks
   • Hikers may carry and use hand sanitizer, but should not be sharing it with the group
4. Hikers who experience COVID-19 symptoms following a Bruce Trail Club organized hike must inform their local public health unit.
   Find your local health unit at http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/common/system/services/phu/locations.aspx

Transportation

All hikers are responsible for their own transportation to and from the hike.

Currently, there are no car shuttles on hikes – all hikes must be out-and-back or loop hikes.

Other Guidelines

1. Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the hike.
2. Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate attire for the weather and the terrain.
   Hiking poles are a good idea in any season, especially if the terrain is rocky or slippery. In winter, snowshoes or icers/crampons are needed when conditions dictate.
   Wearing appropriate clothing and footwear prevents injuries and shows consideration for a safe and positive group hiking experience.
3. Always carry I.D. and your health card.
4. Bring sufficient water and snacks (or lunch if indicated). A minimum of 1L of water is recommended on all hikes, and 3L is recommended for long, challenging hikes in the heat of the summer.
5. Bring sunscreen and insect repellent (for spring and summer hikes).
6. Bring your own first aid kit.
7. Please leave dogs at home.

CANCELLED- Secrets of Sydenham #4

Hosting Club: Sydenham

Location (Google Maps): Parking area at the north/dead end of 2nd Concession S, at the start of the Silent Valley Side Trail, south of km 38.1 (Map 30, Edition 30)

Hike Leader(s): Maureen McFarland Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing., There might be muddy sections., There might be sections with water on the trail.
Distance: 6-7 km

Description

We will do the Silent Valley and Waisburg Nature Reserves over two hikes.  The order of the hikes will depend upon the weather conditions.  Both hikes include steep climbs up and down the escarpment.  One hike includes the Avalanche Side Trail, a beautiful but challenging climb uphill among and around large boulders.  Hiking poles are highly recommended.  Icers may be necessary if there has been any snow or ice.

Secrets of Sydenham #4

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking on the east side of Irish Block Road, 450 m north of Hwy 26, at km 64.9 (Map 31)

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, There might be muddy sections., There might be sections with water on the trail.
Distance: 6 km

Description

On this hike we visit the Stonehouse, Beaver Springs and Irish Ridge Nature Reserves.  The terrain varies from hardwood forest to wetland to hawthorn hedge and descends and ascends the escarpment.  This area can be wet, waterproof footwear is recommended.

Glenridge Quarry Loop

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

Glenridge Quarry parking Lot, St Davids Road. Map 3

Hike Leader(s): Larry Lloyd Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6 km

Description

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

Duncan Crevice to Pinnacle Rock

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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): Frank Huggins – (705) 888-0166 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Fast – 5+ km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 12 km

Description

We will park at km 33.3 in the Beaver Valley section on the 9th Sideroad.
This loop hike will provide fine views from Pinnacle Rock and Metcalfe Rock,
hiking the white blazed trail then continuing on the Chuck Grant Side Trail on our return to the parking lot.
Bring lunch and water.
Map: 25 Edition 30

Pretty River Valley Lower to Upper

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 5 km

Description

Starting at km 48.6 at the parking lot off Pretty River Road,
we will climb to the summit of the Pretty River Valley on the white blazed trail.
As we descend, we will take the Pretty River Side Trail and return to the cars.
Lovely hike alongside the Pretty River.
Bring a snack or lunch and water.
Map: 23 Edition 30

Dundas Valley

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Hikers R Us
Location (Google Maps): western area of the Dundas Valley Conservation Area

Hike Leader(s): Charlotte Stewart Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 12-13 km

Description

We will meet for a 9 am departure at the last gravel parking lot off Martin Road before the road goes down the hill, just west of the Ancaster Community Centre. We will hike the Headwaters trail and some of the smaller side trails in the western section of the valley. Total hike distance approx. 12-13 km.

Please bring at least 1 litre of water, snack/lunch, hiking boots, sunscreen, bug spray, poles if you use them. No dogs, please. COVID protocols apply – carry hand sanitizer and a mask.

For cancellations the morning of the hike, please call/text 905 906-0519.

Good Companions Borer's Falls

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): RBG Dog Park parking lot on the north side of York Road, Hamilton, near the intersection of York Road and Valley Road.

Hike Leader(s): Janina Vanderpost Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10 km

Description

From the RBG dog park we will take the Ray Lowes side-trail to the main trail.  There is one steep hill and some stairs to climb.  Turning left onto the main trail, we will continue along the escarpment, past Borer’s Falls, all the way to where the trail reaches Romer Drive.  This hike offers great views of the Dundas Valley and Cootes Paradise, and there may be some fall colours left.  This is a there and back hike.

8:00 am Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver

Pace: Fast
Terrain: Moderate
: 12k

Description

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

Palgrave and Oak Ridges Trail

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Hikers R Us
Location (Google Maps):

Hike Leader(s): Louise Langlais Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 14-20 km

Description

We will explore the trails in Palgrave. We won’t follow this route exactly but you can get a rough idea from: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/canada/ontario/oak-ridges-moraine-palagraave-trail?mobileMap=false&ref=sidebar-static-map

Hike Leader: Louise Langlais; Email: langlaislouise@gmail.com. Cell: 519-222-4040 on day of hike. At other times, email is the best way to contact me. Wear appropriate quick-dry clothing and hiking boots. Bring sunscreen, insect repellent (summer), icers (winter), snacks, lunch, a personal first aid kit (https://www.gore-tex.com/blog/hiking-first-aid-kit), and 1-2 litres of water. During COVID, also bring hand sanitizer and a face mask. For personalized driving directions, click on the hike in the BTC hike calendar, then on (Google Maps) to the right of the word Location, and your smart phone should navigate you to the correct location. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early. If you are unable to attend, please email me as long as possible in advance of the hike, or text me if it is <2 hours before the hike. There is often a waiting list, so the more advance notice you give, the better.

Your first aid kit should include bandaids, sterile gauze pads, a tensor bandage, Sam Splint, moleskin, SteriStrips for lacerations, antiseptic ointment, ASA (for heart attack), ibuprofen, Benadryl, gravol, imodium + personal medications such as nitroglycerin for people with Angina. For more information, click this link: https://www.gore-tex.com/blog/hiking-first-aid-kit(https://www.gore-tex.com/blog/hiking-first-aid-kit)

Short hike - Jordan

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park

Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 7 kms

Description

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

River and Ruin

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Loweville Park

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. 6 km.

Description

Join me for a gentle hike to the River and Ruin Side Trail, followed by an exploration of  trails in Loweville Park. no reservation for the Loweville Park parking lot if entering before 4:00 pm. Bring water, a snack and poles if using. The ruin on this trail has become more so since more walls of the former stone residence have collapsed. There are also two side trails here, the Dan Welsh Side Trail, to remember Dan’s achievements and contributions to Iroquoia and Squire Cleaver named after the original owner of this property.
Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com

Rocklyn Creek Nature Reserve

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking on St. Vincent Sydenham Townline, 800m south of Sideroad 3 at km 7.4 (Map 29, Edition 30)

Hike Leader(s): Franziska Edney Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
Distance: Linear hike, there and back, 8 km

Description

This hike will take us through a lovely mixed hardwood forest and along the beautiful sparkling waters of Rocklyn Creek. We will hike up and down some steep sections of the escarpment. Our destination is a wooden bridge built by the Canadian Military for the BTC several years ago. Bring water, and a snack if you wish. Approx. 2.5-3 hrs. Poles advised. Maps 28 & 29

Kimberley Forest and Valley Crossover Side Trail Loop

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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): Denise Shand – (705) 716-9916 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: 10 km

Description

We will park at km 81.1 on Windy Lane Drive in the Beaver Valley section.
We will start hiking south over Bowles Hill to meet up with the Valley Crossover Side Trail.
Following the sidetrail, we hike towards the Beaver Valley Ski Club and crossover County Road 30 to a steep ascent.
At the top, reaching County Road 13, we retrace our steps back to the ski club
eventually following the Kimberley Forest Side Trail.
We continue hiking north until meeting the white blazed trail at km 83.1.
From here, we hike south back to the cars.
Along the way are many magnificent panoramic views of the Beaver Valley
including the cliffs of Old Baldy and Kimberley Rock.
Bring lunch and plenty of water.
Map: 26 Edition 30

Siegerman and Allan Side Trails

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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): 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

This is a loop hike.
We will take the white blazed trail at km 102.5 to the Siegerman Side Trail
and follow alongside the stream, taking a nice climb to where it reconnects to the white blazed trail.
If we can find the picnic table area, we will stop for a break.
We then continue on the white blazed trail, looping around to km 98.9 where it connects to the Allan Side Trail.
We will follow this back to the white blazed trail and the cars.
Bring a snack and water.
Optional lunch stop afterwards: Blackbird Pie Co. or Ravenna General Store.
Available parking: 3rd Line C and Sideroad 22C
Map: 28 Edition 30

Looking for Snakes CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN AND RISKY CONDITIONS.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Rattlesnake Snake Point – 7200 Appleby Line

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.9-10 km.

Description

Join me at Rattlesnake Conservation Area to search for the elusive Rattlesnake after which this area was named. I haven’t seen one yet but “hope springs eternal”, maybe this will be the time! Meet in the lower parking lot by 9:40 am. for a 10:00 am. start. Bring water, a snack/lunch and hiking poles if using. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Covid protocols in place. Expect two long  hills and some rocks underfoot. We will hike north and then take the Leech-Porter side trail leading downtown  into Nassagaweya Canyon. We will then head south and back up to the Rattlesnake Point trails. Great views over the escarpment looking towards Crawford Lake. Reservation required. I suggest making it for 9:40 am. Make two reservations back to back as the hike will last for three hours.
Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com

Mono Cliffs

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Map 19. Meet in the Mono Community Centre parking lot.

Hike Leader(s): Al Brown Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 14 km

Description

We will complete a loop hike through the Mono Cliffs Provincial Park on the main and side trails, including the Split Rock side trail. The terrain is generally flat to rolling with a few hills. Expect mid fall conditions.