Hike Schedule

Terra Cotta, Map 14

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Winston Churchill Blvd. intersection with CaledonTrail-way.
Direction: Highway 410 North, continue Highway 10 North, turn left on Kings Street, right on Winston Churchill Blvd., drive about one kilometre to the roadside parking at intersection.

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: 13 km

Description

Will hike main Bruce Trail, Terra Cotta Side Trail and a Conservation area trail.
Bring two bottles of water, a snack, bugs spray, and hand sanitizer.
Keep face mask in the bag pack, social distancing continue to apply.

Allanburg Loop

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

Meet at the Allanburg Bridge Hwy 20 Parking lot on the west side of the bridge (Map 3)

Hike Leader(s): Sylvia Wheeler Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 8 km

Description

Leisurely hike along the Welland canal on flat paved terrain

Rotary Park

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Rotary Park, St. Catherine’s

Hike Leader(s): Sheila Massey
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: Approximately 7 km

Description

We will hike the trails in & around Rotary Park.

Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills

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

Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12k

Description

Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. Register for each hike

Bruce Trail - Kolapore Trail loop

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Kolapore parking lot on the east side of Grey Road 2, 500 metres south of 23.8, map 25, Edition 30
Hike Leader(s): Bruce King Click here to contact the hike leader.
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Length of Hike: 8 km

Description

Hike west from Grey Road 2 on the Bruce Trail to Metcalfe Rock, and return on the Kolapore Church Trail (part of the Kolapore Wilderness Trails)

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.

Short Hike, Pelham Road, Short Hills

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Provincial Park, Pelham Road entrance
Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 kms

Description

Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills. Bring water and a snack, bug spray and sun screen

Felker's Falls Loop Hike

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Felker’s Falls loop hike, Hamilton, Iroquoia Section: Meet at Felker’s Falls Conservation Area parking lot on Ackland Street Hamilton.
From Hwy 6 North merge onto Hwy 403 West. Take exit 64 for Lincoln Alexander Parkway. Then take Upper Red Hill Valley Parkway exit towards Mud St. Turn left onto Winterberry Dr. Turn left onto Ackland St.

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: 12 km loop hike

Description

Loop Hike  – From the parking lot at Felker’s Falls Conservation Area in Hamilton,  we will hike the main trail and Mohawk Side Trail and Mountain Brow Side Trail to make a 12 km loop. Along the way we will pass Felker’s Falls, Buttermilk Falls and Albion Falls. We may include part of the Red Hill Valley Trail as well,.

Bring water and snacks

HIKE #2: Hoggs Falls -- Start time: EARLY 8:30AM

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): Annette Sandberg – (705) 795-9700 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing

Description

We will park at km 67.5 on the Lower Valley Road. We will begin hiking on the
Hoggs Falls Lower Side Trail before joining up with the white blazed trail and continuing north.
Upon meeting up with the Hoggs Falls Upper Side Trail, we will hike west to form a loop back to the cars.
The trail leads through forests, climbs out of the creek valley and follows along the edge of an open field
before dropping down again onto an old logging road and into the beginning of a wide valley.
Bring a snack or lunch and water.
Map: 26 Edition 30

HIKE #1: Pacific Slope Friendship Trail -Hoggs Falls -- Start time: EARLY 8:30AM

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): Allison Thomas (705) 444-4616 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 11 km

Description

The Pacific Slope Trail (Sendero Pacífico) Friendship Trail follows the Bruce Trail starting at Hoggs Falls (km 68).
This is a very strenuous hike. We make a steady climb as we go up and down several times before veering off onto the Stew Hilts Side Trail
all the while taking in a portion of the Beaver Valley’s beautiful Falling Waters landscape.
**The Pacific Slope Trail (Sendero Pacífico, Costa Rica) section is twinned with the Bruce Trail.
It begins in San Luis in the famous Monteverde Cloud Forest conservation region, and leads into the Children’s Eternal Rainforest
Bring a snack or lunch and water.

Mono Cliffs

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Hikers R Us
Location (Google Maps): Mono Center Park, 754483 Mono Centre Rd, Shelburne
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: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 14-18 km

Description

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.

Evening Hike in Owen Sound

Hosting Club: Sydenham

Location (Google Maps): Municipal parking lot by the river on the west side of 1st Avenue East between 7th and 8th Street East, 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
Distance: 6 km

Description

Please arrive by 6:50 pm.  We will spend about 2 hrs exploring city trails and neighbourhoods.

8:00 am Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):

Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Fast
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12k

Description

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

Short hike - Jordan

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

Jordan Hollow Park

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 km

Description

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

Escarpment Views

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Kelso Summit (Kelso Conservation Area) off of Steeles Avenue

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. 6-7 km.

Description

This short hike starts at the top of the escarpment at Kelso Summit, off of Steeles Avenue, between Appleby Line and Bell School Line.. It gives a lot of “bang for your buck” with spectacular views from the escarpment looking over Quarry Park as well as Kelso Lake. We will use a combination of blue and white trails to explore the area including the Lime Kilns located here. Expect some rocky areas and at least one hill down and then back up. You will need to reserve a spot to park here. Reserve a three hour spot or two back to back. Bring water, a snack, sunscreen, insect repellent and poles if using. Covid protocols in place.
Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com

Niagara End to End #2 Quarry Road to Staff Avenue

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Louth Conservation Area parking lot on Staff Ave. Jordan. (Map 4, near km 49.3) Carpool.

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 15.2 km

Description

Hike #2 in a series of 5. Bring Poles, bug spray, drink and a snack.

HIKE #1: Fairmount - Siegerman Side Trail -- Start time: EARLY 8:30AM

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): Michelle Wacker – (705) 730-8481 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

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

Description

We will park on Sideroad 22B east of County Road 7.
The hike will begin at the Fairmount Side Trail and form a loop taking in both the Siegerman Side Trail and the Allan Side Trail.
This 3.5 hour hike has a relaxing start past magnificent Webwood Falls.
Some road hiking turns into a steep descent to Joe Pye Weed stream.
A couple of very long strenuous uphill climbs makes this a challenging hike.
Bring lunch and water.
Map: 28 Edition 30

HIKE #2: Sligo 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): Annette Sandberg – (705) 795-9700 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8 km

Description

We park at km 94.9 on Sideroad 19 west of County Road 7.
We begin hiking south to km 91.9 meeting up with the Sligo Side Trail.
Following the Sligo Side Trail, we will loop around and meet up with the white blazed trail and retrace our steps back to the cars.
The trail meanders through varied wilderness terrain that includes wetlands, a beaver pond, and the Beaverdale Forest Area.
Bring a snack or lunch and water.
Map: 27 Edition 30

Cave Spring Witch Hunt

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.