Hike Schedule

Decew House Hike

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Decew House Heritage Park in Thorold/Fonthill

Hike Leader(s): Mark Casburn Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6 km

Description

Be prepared for wet/slippery conditions. Icers are recommended if ground is frozen.

Hilton Falls

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hilton Falls Conservation Area Parking Lot

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: 12-16 km

Description

We will hike the trails in this lovely Conservation Area. Parking fee applies (unless you have a Halton Parks Pass, a great value) and you must reserve two time slots (9-11 and 11-1) in advance.

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. 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.

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: Medium
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

Bring Poles and Icers and dress for the weather

Short hike, Pelham Road, Short Hills

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
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: 6 kilometres

Description

Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills.  Bring hiking boots, icers & water.

Boyne Valley-Oliver Creek

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land Section, Map 20. Meet at roadside parking on east side of 2nd Line EHS, Mulmur (Km 24.2)

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Moderate
Distance: Longer hike: 5.8 km; Shorter hike: 3.5 km

Description

We will hike a loop consisting of the Main Trail to the Oliver Creek Side Trail loop. The short hike will cut off on the 2nd Line EHS Side Trail and return to the cars on the road. Bring icers and/or snowshoes.

Kinsman Park to Locust Lane Winery

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

Kinsman Park parking lot

Hike Leader(s): Karen Limardi Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6-7 KM

Description

A beautiful hike on the trail.  We will pass lovely vineyards, creek beds and farmers fields.  There will be a teeny tiny bit of road walking on this hike.  Hiking boots and poles highly recommended as the terrain can be extremely slippery if wet or icy.  Please bring water, icers and dress in layers.

Lower Beaver Valley - Leisurely Pace

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): Flo Kusiak – (705) 443-8075 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 5-6 km

Description

The Leisurely group will begin the hike at the parking area on 12th Concession A at
km 76.8 in the Beaver Valley section.
We will hike south to km 74.3 and retrace our steps heading north to the cars.
Trail crosses two hay fields, enters a mature hardwood forest and
traverses along a slope to emerge into open farmland.
Bring water and a snack.
Map: 26 Edition 30

Lower Beaver Valley - Medium Pace

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): Terry Kimmerly – (705) 351-2494 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 11-12 km

Description

We will begin the hike at the parking area on Johnston’s Sideroad at km 74.3 in the Beaver Valley section.
We will hike south to km 68.3 and retrace our steps heading north to the cars.
Trail climbs a high meadow then east across to Cuckoo Valley and down the Beaver Valley
towards the high eastern edges of the Escarpment.
Bring water and lunch.
Map: 26 Edition 30

Shell Park

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Shell Park. Lakeshore Road, Oakville

Hike Leader(s): Mary Rose Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 8K

Description

We will walk west beside the lake and then double back to the park before going  east to Bronte Harbour.  We will walk along the lake and through the neighbourhoods, until we finally mosey back to the cars.  Please remember to bring icers

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: Strenuous

Description

Hike along the Jordan Creek to Upper Balls Falls or the Jim Rainforth Trail.  Bring hiking boots, icers and water.

Fishers Pond

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): City View Park, Burlington.
Make sure you come in the South entrance to the park not the North Entrance.

Hike Leader(s): Phillip Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 8km

Description

We will hike the main trail to Fisher’s Pond and return. We hike around the pond, stop for a snack before coming back.

There is an optional return on the Ian Reid side trail adding about 1km of hilly scenic trail below the escarpment.

Snowshoe Hike -West Side Of The Valley

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet on the north shoulder of Sideroad 16C, access from 7th Line. Do not use the access from Grey Road 7 as it is no through access from that end. Km 91.9 Map 27 Edition 30

Hike Leader(s): Glenda Collings Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Some steep sections
Length of Hike: Approx. 8 km depending on conditions

Description

This is an in and out snowshoe hike which may be shortened if we encounter deep snow.  The hike will proceed as a “boot” hike if snowshoes aren’t needed.  Please do bring snowshoes and icers.  We’ll be travelling along the top of the escarpment with some good views across the valley.

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.

Hockley Valley on 4th Part 2 - EARLY START

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): 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, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 7 km

Description

We will park on 4th Line in the Caledon Hills section, begin at km 55.1 and hike to the Hockley Valley Resort service road.
For the next 1.1km the Trail will traverse the Resort’s ski facilities.
A long descent occurs after the maintenance sheds.
The length is determined by snow and group ability.
Can be 5km before retracing steps, but easily shortened if required.
Bring water and lunch.
Map: 18 Edition 30

Boyd Conservation Park Vaughan

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Boyd Conservation Park

Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Fast, Moderate
Terrain: Variable

Description

There is A free parking lot before the gate of the park.

It is winter time all participants are required to have Ice cleats with them, have proper shoes, warm clothing and hot drinks with you.

Some safety procedures during the hike:

1-Hikers must stay between the leader and the sweep.

2-Hikers must advise the leader or the sweep if they wish to leave the group.

3-Hikers must leave their backpack on the trail facing in the direction the group is walking if leaving the trail for a call of nature. The sweep will wait for the hiker to return to the trail.

4- Hikers must follow the whistle instructions: 1 blast- stay where you are; 2 blasts come to the leader; 3 blasts – come to the leader quickly.

5-Hike leader may request volunteers to stop at trail intersections, they need to help hikers to the direction the group walk and wait till they see the sweep .

6-Hikers have to make sure they can  see the persons behind and in front of them.

Rockway to Louth Return

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

Rockway Community Centre, Pelham Road

Hike Leader(s): Vince Zvonar Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 10k

Description

Hike the trail from Rockway to Louth and return

Bring Icers and Poles

Hilton Falls Side Trail

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Bruce Trail Pear Tree parking lot on 15 Sideroad just west of Highway 25. Km 11.4 BTC Map 12.

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

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 17 km

Description

Please join us on a there-and-back hike on the Hilton Falls Side Trail, Al Shaw Side Trail and part of the Main Trail.  There will be quiet streams, snow-covered cedars, a secret cabin, and a brand new BTC bridge.  We may even check out a flooded dam.  There will be snow, ice and rocks underfoot so icers and hiking boots mandatory.  Poles recommended.  Please bring a snack, a lunch, water, a warm drink and a smile.  Covid protocols respected.  Please check BTC website for what to pack and what to wear.  Please arrive at 9:00 am for a 9:15 sharp departure.