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September | September | September | September | September | September | 1  Car Hike: Hike of 2 lakes King City 8:15 AM-1:45 PM 10/01/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-hike-of-2-lakes-king-city-2/2022-10-01/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): 14350 Dufferin Street,3km North of King Road Park along Dufferin Street or Fairfield Dr. Gathering in front of Trail on Dufferin Street Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk, Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 16-17KM Description
Will explore trails between Dufferin and Jane and visit 2 lakes in our way, you have also a chance to visit Pine Farm coffee shop and enjoy their tasteful coffee,tea,pies and cakes. Some safety procedure you need to know and follow during the hikes: Covid 19 protocol and procedure is in effect in parking lot and during hike, social distancing is mandatory all the time. Have proper shoes/boots, clothing and lots of water with you.
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2 - Hilton Falls Twice
9:15 AM-4:30 PM 10/02/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/hilton-falls-twice/2022-10-02/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hilton Falls main parking lot – 4985 Campbellville Road, Milton, ON. BTC Map11about 0.5 km north of the 401. 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: 17 kms Description
Join us in the delights of Fall with not just one, but two, visits to Hilton Falls on the same hike. Full disclosure here, there is very little water going over the Falls right now given the drought conditions we have been experiencing, but there is some and it is still a remarkable natural and historical destination. We will walk about half of the Hilton Falls Side Trail and discover some new trails in the Halton Agreement Forest. Some portions of our hike will be rocky so sturdy hiking boots and poles are recommended. Please bring a lunch, a snack, 2.5 L of water, a smile and an appreciation of nature. Conservation Halton reservations are required (3). Please book as early as possible because they fill up and entry to the park is dependent upon it. Conservation Halton annual pass recommended. Ask for the Bruce Trail membership discount.
| 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 - Mono Cliffs Fall Colours
9:15 AM-4:15 PM 10/08/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/mono-cliffs-fall-colours/2022-10-08/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Please meet at the red ‘(P)’ BTC parking at the Mono Community Centre parking lot on the east side of 2nd Line EHS, 200 m south of Mono Centre (southwest of km 1.2 BTC Map 19). 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 kms Description
Join us for a great Fall hike in Mono Cliffs Provincial Park including the South Outlier, Lookout, Walter Tovell and Laidlaw Side Trails and the Main Trail connecting them all. Fall colours, sunshine and blue sky should be nothing short of wondrous. Hiking boots mandatory. Poles recommended. Please bring a snack, a lunch, 2L of water, a smile and an appreciation of nature. Optional pub stop after. If you can car pool, please do so.
- Mother Nature’s Fall Show at Mono Cliffs
10:30 AM-2:00 PM 10/08/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/mother-natures-fall-show-at-mono-cliffs/2022-10-08/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Mono Cliffs. meet in the red (P) parking at the Mono Cliffs Community Centre parking lot southwest of km 1.2 (BTC Map 19) and 200 m. south of Mono Centre. Park in the gravel surface of the parking lot. Hike Leader(s): Anne Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: Approx. 10 km. Description
Come out and enjoy the beauty of Fall with its vibrant colours as Mother Nature puts on her annual show. We will use a variety of trails including the Walter Trail, Spillway Trail, McCarston’s Lake Sidetrail, the Lookout Trail and main trail to explore this lovely area. Meet in the parking lot by 10:15 am. for a 10:30 am. start. Bring water, a snack/lunch, hiking poles if using and appropriate footwear for varied terrain. Mostly easy footing with some areas of hills and poor footing. Don’t forget your cameras. Optional pub stop afterward. Car pool if possible.
Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com
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9 | 10 | 11 | 12 - Biodiversity Fall Nature Walk: Housekeeping for the Birds
9:00 AM-12:00 PM 10/12/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/biodiversity-fall-nature-walk-housekeeping-for-the-birds/2022-10-12/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): 7th Line Mono Parking Lot Directions: Airport Road north of Highway 9, drive 2 km to 7th line on the right. Parking lot is on the corner of Airport Road and 7th Line. Hike Leader(s): Gary Hall Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 4.5 km Description The Caledon Hills Bruce Trail Club manages just over 40 bird boxes located on 5 BTC properties. Join Don Hamilton as he cleans out the boxes to prepare for next spring’s nesting. Don will also take an inventory of birds that nest in each box. This nature walk promises to be very educational and entertaining. - Good Companions – Dundas Valley from Sanctuary Park
10:00 AM-12:30 PM 10/12/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/good-companions-dundas-valley-from-sanctuary-park/2022-10-12/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot for Sanctuary Park – See map and address below (if parking lot is full, park on adjacent side streets) Hike Leader(s): Ted Bossence 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: 8 km Description
From Sanctuary Park we will hike the Spring Creek trail and parts of the Sawmill trail to the Trail Centre. After a break, (washrooms “should” be available at the trail centre) we will walk to the south side of the rail trail and take the Main Loop, Sulphur Creek, local access trails and rail trail back to the parking lot. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time. I will be leaving at 10:00 am. Bring water, sunscreen, a first aid kit and a snack. Poles are highly recommended due to the number of hills and some hills may be slippery if it has rained recently. I will cancel the hike in case of rain. Please check your email the evening before the hike in case of a cancellation. If you must cancel after the 4:00 pm Tuesday cut-off time, please email that evening at tedbossence@sympatico.ca or text me the next morning at 905 334-8752.
| 13 | 14 | 15 - Car Hike: Erindale Park Mississaga
8:15 AM-1:30 PM 10/15/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-erindale-park-mississaga/2022-10-15/  9:00 Cave Spring Witch Hunt 9:00 AM-11:15 AM 10/15/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-cave-spring-witch-hunt-3/2022-10-15/ - #1/3 Toronto Bruce Trail Club 60th Anniversary Badge Hike – 24km
9:30 AM-4:30 PM 10/15/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/1-3-toronto-bruce-trail-club-60th-anniversary-badge-hike-24km/2022-10-15/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking -km8.9 on St. Helena Rd, near its junction with Regional Rd 25. Hike Leader(s): Alina Lin Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly, Rocky, Variable
Distance: 24km Description
Founded in 1962, Toronto Bruce Trail Club is 60 years young ! To celebrate its birth year and the first blaze painted on the Bruce Trail, the Club has launched the 60th Anniversary badge. We are going to do a series of three hikes for a total of 60+ km to earn this badge. If you are a badge hunter, or simply just want to enjoy a long hike along the Niagara Escarpment during this golden season, join us! Depart 9:30 am. Please arrive a bit early to give yourself enough time to get ready. Prepare to walk for around 7 hours with only a 15-minute lunch break. Hiking poles are highly recommended. Terrain: hilly, rocky, variable and challenging
Difficulty – intermediate to advanced
Pace – 4km/hour
Bring lunch and at least 1.5L water
No dropouts
No dogs
Hiking boots
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16  Mississauga: Old Meadowvale Village Pumpkin Pie Tour 10:45 AM-3:15 PM 10/16/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/mississauga-old-meadowvale-village-pumpkin-pie-tour/2022-10-16/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Kipling Terminal by 9:00 a.m. for a 9:09 a.m. departure on MiWay bus # 11 to Goreway Dr & Derry Rd. We will be transferring to Bus # 42 leaving at 9:48 to Derry Rd at Bellshire Gate arriving at 10:14 to begin the hike, a 1.4 km walk-in. Or if driving your car to the hike, meet the rest of us at 10:35 in the parking lot of the Credit Valley Conservation Authority, 1255 Old Derry Road. Hike Leader(s): Andrew Proczek Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 6.5 km car users; 9.3 km transit users Description
Come and join us for an encore tour of Meadowvale Village with local resident, Terry Wilson, and sample some homemade pumpkin pie in the bargain. If you’ve missed the previous tours, here is your chance to meet and hear a wonderful storyteller. To begin Terry will guide us through his replica miniature pioneer village, a labor of love created with his late mother Rosemary in a desperate and loving response to what was quickly being lost in an ever-encroaching city. After exploring his miniature Meadowvale Village, Terry will accompany and guide us through the life-size one. If you have an interest in Canadian Painting and the Group of Seven you will find the tour all the more interesting. It is said, if Meadowvale Village hadn’t existed, a collective of artists would have had to invent it. Fred Haines, a colleague and friend of the Group of Seven, is probably the village’s most revered artist who lived there for 26 years until 1930. Starting from the Credit Valley Conservation Authority parking we will hike a section of the former Radial Railway within the Meadowvale Conservation Area and then back and over the pedestrian bridge spanning the Credit and work our way East to the Old Village. Together, the hike/tour will take approx. 3.5 hours including a 30-minute lunch/pumpkin pie stop in Rosemary’s Garden. Terry’s latest volume of stories, titled, “Home with Rosemary” 2022, can now be purchased from Amazon.ca. I will be raffling a few copies of this volume and some premium bakery goods. Please bring loonies or twonies. Each ticket will cost only $1. I will also have a few copies of Terry’s book on hand for a $30 reduced price for any takers. Terry does not charge for his tours, so it is always with hope that you purchase his stories. The tour will be done in two loops and car users will also have the opportunity to drop out early on the second loop shortly after lunch. Public Washrooms available inside the Conservation Area grounds that we can access before and after our village tour. Please bring minimum 1.5 L of water, a lunch or snacks, and your questions for Terry. You can watch Terry’s YouTube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sv3xliKZtYE
- 2:00 pm Side Trail Challenge #4 Make-Up Hike – Upper Canada Heritage & Alfred’s Trot
2:00 PM-4:00 PM 10/16/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/200-pm-side-trail-challenge-4-make-up-hike-upper-canada-heritage-alfreds-trot/2022-10-16/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Concession 2 & York Road. Park on York Road just west of Concession 2. Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8 kms Description
If you are working towards the side trail badge and missed the hike on Oct. 3 now is your chance to make it up. This hike follows the Upper Canada Heritage Trail to the main trail and includes a loop along Alfred’s Trot side trail and back. This hike will count towards the NBTC Side Trail badge. Required photos include: drystone wall and ruins of lime kilns.
| 17 | 18 - Exploring Nottawasaga Conservation Area, main trail and side trails including through the Keyhole.
9:45 AM-2:00 PM 10/18/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/exploring-nottawasaga-conservation-area-main-trail-and-side-trails-including-through-the-keyhole/2022-10-18/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Nottawasaga Bluffs Conservation Area, Blue Mountains Section. Parking area at km 21.9 Map 22. There is a small parking area off 15/16 Sideroad provided by the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority. A parking fee is charged. 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 Description
From the parking area off 15/16 Sideroad, we will loop through the trails using the main trail and side trails, about 12 km. Please note: PARKING FEES APPLY. Bring water, snacks, (poles optional). Questions? Contact Hike leader – Doris Harper – harpt7c@gmail.com. 519-589-4114. Please check email before leaving home. Hike may be cancelled due to weather. Please contact hike leader if you need to cancel last minute. Thanks
| 19 | 20 - Biodiversity Nature Walk: Insects Preparing for Winter
11:00 AM-2:00 PM 10/20/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/biodiversity-nature-walk-insects-preparing-for-winter/2022-10-20/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): 5 Sideroad Parking Lot Directions: From Airport road head east on 5 Sideroad. Drive for 600 metres. The parking lot is on the left/north side. Hike Leader(s): Gary Hall Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 4.5 km Description
Insects Preparing for Winter – should “we” cocoon, hike, fly away, bury ourselves in the sand, or give up? Expect to observe lots of insect action along parts of the main Trail and Hockleycrest Side Trail.
| 21 | 22 - Car Hike: Fall in Happy Valley King City
8:15 AM-1:30 PM 10/22/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-fall-in-happy-valley-king-city/2022-10-22/  9:00 International Hike 9:00 AM-12:30 PM 10/22/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-international-hike/2022-10-22/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Park in the Dufferin Islands, south of the Falls, on the Niagara Parkway (near the bottom of Burning Springs Hill). Paid parking. Niagara Parks Parking passes suggested. Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 15km Description
See Niagara Falls from several angles on this trek around both sides of the border. Bring your passport/Nexus card as well as $1 to walk across the Rainbow Bridge. You may have to present your vaccination status.
- 9:00 Cave Spring Witch Hunt
9:00 AM-11:15 AM 10/22/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-cave-spring-witch-hunt-4/2022-10-22/ - Urban Walk: 16 Mile Creek, Oakville
9:15 AM-3:30 PM 10/22/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/16-mile-creek-oakville-3/2022-10-22/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Starts and ends at Oakville GO Station Hike Leader(s): Ginny Giraudi, Wayne Crockett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Other (Refer to Description)
Distance: 15 km Description
If you are planning to travel by GO train to Oakville please meet Wayne Crockett by the information desk with the clock over it in Union Station in the Great Hall (off Front Street). You will be taking the 8:44 am westbound train, so please arrive 15 minutes prior to that. Please use the bathroom while on the GO train as there is little time for it at the Oakville GO station. You can also drive to the Oakville Station and meet us there. Parking is free on the weekends. We will all meet at 9:25 am at the Oakville Transit Bus Platform 27 at the Oakville GO Station (click here for station diagram.) From here we will board Bus 13 at 9:40 am and take a short bus ride to the start point of our hike. Oakville Transit buses accept Presto, and if you have paid for the GO train, the fare for the Oakville bus will register as zero. We will walk a 15 km looping trail through the 16-Mile Creek ravine (click here for route map), stopping at the halfway point for lunch (port-a-potties only; bring hand sanitizer and tp) and return to the Oakville GO Station. The trail is stone dust gravel or asphalt and mostly flat except for two steep declines and two long climbs. There is one long set of stairs to descend. The after-hike pub stop is at the Beertown Public House (click here for menu) near the Oakville GO Station.
- #2/3 Toronto Bruce Trail Club 60th Anniversary Badge Hike – 22km
9:30 AM-4:30 PM 10/22/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/2-3-toronto-bruce-trail-club-60th-anniversary-badge-hike-20km/2022-10-22/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Limehouse Conservation Area – west of km20.4 at the baseball diamond. Access from the Fifth Line, just southeast of the village of Limehouse. Hike Leader(s): Alina Lin Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly, Rocky, Variable
Distance: 22km Description
Founded in 1962, Toronto Bruce Trail Club is 60 years young ! To celebrate its birth year and the first blaze painted on the Bruce Trail, the Club has launched the 60th Anniversary badge. We are going to do a series of three hikes for a total of 60+ km to earn this badge. If you are a badge hunter, or simply just want to enjoy a long hike along the Niagara Escarpment during this golden season, join us! Depart 9:30 am. Please arrive a bit early to give yourself enough time to get ready. Prepare to walk for around 7 hours with only a 15-minute lunch break. Hiking poles are highly recommended. Terrain: hilly, rocky, variable and challenging
Difficulty – intermediate to advanced
Pace – 4km/hour
Bring lunch and at least 1.5L water
No dropouts
No dogs
Hiking boots
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23 - Car Hike: Hockley Valley There and Back
9:00 AM-2:00 PM 10/23/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-hockley-valley-there-and-back/2022-10-23/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hockley Road Parking Area, located on the north side of Hockley Road at the Hockley Road Side Trail. Hike Leader(s): Liz Hemmerick – Leader, Peter Leeney – Sweep Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 15 km Description
Enjoy the rolling trails of the Hockley Valley passing babbling brooks. We will walk to Dunby Road on the main trail and then take in the Cam Snell Side Trail on our return. The pace will be moderate/brisk. Please bring a minimum of 2 litres of water and lunch. Hiking boots are strongly recommended. You may find hiking poles helpful on the hilly sections. Depending on the weather, there can be muddy/slippery sections. Please arrive by 8:45 a.m. as we will be departing promptly at 9:00 a.m.
- Lynde Shores Conservation Area
10:30 AM-2:30 PM 10/23/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/lynde-shores-conservation-area-2/2022-10-23/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Lyne Shores Conservation Area – New Parking Lot on Halls Road Transit riders coming from Toronto can meet Tom Swales at Union Station in the Great Hall at 8.35 am. You will be taking the 8.50 GO Train to Whitby, taking a short bus ride, and will be walking down Halls Rd. to meet the drivers. Note that due to construction on the Lakeshore West line there will be no train service west of Union Station of the Lakeshore Line on Sun Oct 23rd so you will have to take the TTC to Union or Danforth GO stations to take the train to Whitby if coming from the west end of the city. Hike Leader(s): Lisa R. Lifshitz, Tom Swales Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 10 km Description
Come support Lisa on her “graduation hike” to become a certified TBTC Hike Leader and join us for a lovely and relaxing car hike/urban walk at Lynde Shores Conservation Area, 1225 Victoria Street, Whitby on Sunday, October 23rd. We expect to see fall colours and hopefully, birds and other wildlife at the Cranberry Marsh. We will cover almost all of the trails, including the Chickadee Trail. Depending on the mood of the group we may also go for refreshments afterwards. Terrain and Speed – Flat, 3.5k, with stops for photos (approximately 4 hours)
| 24 | 25 - Exploring the Gorge and the town of Elora – Halloween Style
9:30 AM-1:30 PM 10/25/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/exploring-the-gorge-and-the-town-of-elora-halloween-style/2022-10-25/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Elora Ontario. Parking at Elora and District Community Centre, 29 David Street, Elora 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 Description
From the Community Centre we will access the Elora Gorge trails. Following the hike we will explore the Town of Elora and all the Halloween decorations. Weather permitting we can picnic in the park, (picnic tables are available) and /or enjoy lunch at one of the several Restaurants. Please check email before leaving home, inclement weather may result in hike cancellation. Questions?- Please contact me at harpt7c@gmail.com ; or 519 589 4114
| 26 - LIMEHOUSE AND BEYOND: Exploring history and landscape in the Halton Hills (BTRG Map 12)
8:30 AM-2:00 PM 10/26/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/limehouse-and-beyond-exploring-history-and-landscape-in-the-halton-hills-btrg-map-12/2022-10-26/  Hike open to BTC Members only. Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Public parking across from Limehouse Public School
11122 22 Side road
Limehouse On Hike Leader(s): Martha Wheaton, Fayyaz Mahmood Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk, Moderate
Terrain: Rocky, Variable
Distance: 15km Description
Join us for a fall exploration of pretty wooded and meadowland trails, local history and interesting geologic features as we hike the Black Creek side trail and main trail in Limehouse Conservation Area as well as the nearby Canada Goose side trail and main trail. Depending on interest we will finish our hike with the Todd Bardes Meadowland Trail. NB Since we will be connecting trails to form our loop we will have a short 1.5km road walk along the Canada Goose side trail. Make sure to bring a lunch as we will be stopping to eat. A litre of water and trail shoes/boots are a must! This hike is suited to experienced hikers who are comfortable with a moderate to brisk pace and some challenging terrain that will include rocky scrambles, steep ladders, stiles and potentially some slippery muddy sections depending on weather. Please arrive 15 minutes early to complete your registration as the hike will depart at 8:30. See you there!
| 27 | 28  9am Niagara on the Lake Tour 9:00 AM-10:30 AM 10/28/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/9am-niagara-on-the-lake-tour-2/2022-10-28/ - Peninsula Blue Series- Six Side Trail Special!
9:30 AM 10/28/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/peninsula-blue-series-six-side-trail-special/2022-10-28/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Peninsula Location (Google Maps): 111.4 KM at Borchardt Road Parking Lot (Bruce Trail Reference Guide 30th Edition) Hike Leader(s): Marg Glendon and Saabir Sohrab Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely, Medium
Terrain: Difficult, Easy, Moderate
Distance: ~9 KM Description
As the Autumn weather gathers momentum, let’s make the most of our Fall hiking days! Join us for a compact group of six PBTC side trails –Cottrill Lake, Anne and Clayton Roberts, Lillie Family, Lillie Family Pothole, Minhinnick, and Devil’s Monument Side Trails. This hike is quite varied and includes – a wetland view, gentle forest walk, and good examples of Niagara Escarpment geology – flowerpot, dolostone arch, and a glacial pothole. Be prepared for rocky and slippery conditions. Hiking poles are helpful. Wear layered clothing and bring rain gear. Pace will be leisurely to moderate and adjusted for slippery conditions, if needed. Bring water, a snack and light lunch.
- Trafalgar and Duff Pit Side Trails
9:30 AM-2:00 PM 10/28/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/trafalgar-and-duff-pit-side-trails/2022-10-28/ Hike open to BTC Members only. Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Hikers R Us
Location (Google Maps): Meet where the Bruce Trail Eighth Line Side Trail meets the Eighth Line North of Georgetown Hike Leader(s): Victoria Best Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 12-14 km Description
Hike the Great Esker Side Trail, the Trafalgar Side Trail, the Main Trail and other BT Side Trails.
The hike distance will be reduced if hiking conditions are poor. Dress appropriately for the weather and for slippery trail conditions and rocks. Bring food and water, hiking boots, and no dogs please.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the hike start time of 9:30 AM. Register using the hiking schedule. Cancellations the morning of the hike please call 905-257-6815.
| 29 - 9:00 Cave Spring Witch Hunt
9:00 AM-11:15 AM 10/29/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/900-cave-spring-witch-hunt-5/2022-10-29/ - #3/3 Toronto Bruce Trail Club 60th Anniversary Badge Hike – 18km
9:30 AM-4:00 PM 10/29/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/3-3-toronto-bruce-trail-club-60th-anniversary-badge-hike-18km/2022-10-29/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Scotsdale Farm -North of km29.7.Enter from Trafalgar Rd, 1.7 km nothwest of Highway 7. PS: 43.687772, -79.990300 Hike Leader(s): Alina Lin Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly, Rocky, Variable
Distance: 18km Description
Founded in 1962, Toronto Bruce Trail Club is 60 years young ! To celebrate its birth year and the first blaze painted on the Bruce Trail, the Club has launched the 60th Anniversary badge. We are going to do a series of three hikes for a total of 60+ km to earn this badge. If you are a badge hunter, or simply just want to enjoy a long hike along the Niagara Escarpment during this golden season, join us! Depart 9:30 am. Please arrive a bit early to give yourself enough time to get ready. Prepare to walk for around 6 hours with only a 15-minute lunch break. Hiking poles are highly recommended. Terrain: hilly, rocky, variable and challenging
Difficulty – intermediate to advanced
Pace – 4km/hour
Bring lunch and at least 1.5L water
No dropouts
No dogs
Hiking boots
- City View Park to Smokey Hollow (Waterdown Woods) MAP 9
10:30 AM-3:00 PM 10/29/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/city-view-park-to-smokey-hollow-waterdown-woods-map-9/2022-10-29/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): We will meet at City View Park, 2500 Kerns Rd, Burlington (SOUTH ENTRANCE-2nd entrance south of Dundas) and start from the blue side trail off parking lot Hike Leader(s): Cathie Green Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approx 12km Description MEET at City View Park at the SECOND parking lot going south from Dundas St.- We will start at blue side trail from parking lot and cross Kerns Rd and hike Main trail through the well established trails of Waterdown Woods over King St.(Salamander alley in Spring) to Mountain Brow Rd. We will take blue side trail to Smokey Hollow to view falls and have a snack/lunch break- We will go back mostly the same way towards Kerncliff Park . Bring water, snack/lunch, appropriate clothing-rain or shine unless storm conditions prevail. Any questions or concerns, please text or call 416-931-2095 Cathie
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30 - Dundas Valley
9:30 AM-4:15 PM 10/30/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/dundas-valley-9/2022-10-30/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Please meet at the main Dundas Valley Conservation Area parking lot off Governors Road about half a km northeast of km 51.8, BTC Map 8. 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
Join us for a loop hike of the Dundas Valley taking in Canterbury and Sherman Falls. Easy trail so you can afford to look up and relax. Please bring water, a warm drink, snack, lunch, an appreciation of nature and a smile. Fee payable on entering the Conservation Area. Hamilton Conservation pass recommended. Possible optional pub stop after.
- Urban Walk: Ajax GO to Pickering GO
10:15 AM-2:00 PM 10/30/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/urban-walk-ajax-go-to-pickering-go/2022-10-30/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Great Lakes Waterfront Trail, Ajax/Pickering Hike Leader(s): Brian Rideout Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 11 km Description
Please join me under the clock in the Great Hall at Union Station by 9:05 am. We will take the eastbound Lakeshore Train departing Union Station GO at 9:20 am, arriving Ajax GO at 10:06 am. You may choose to join the group at Ajax GO Station. We will hike south to Lake Ontario, west to Sandy Beach Rd, and north to Bayly St with a pub stop at Irish Times adjacent to Pickering GO. Here is an online map of our route (please click on the link): Ajax to Pickering
| 31 - Sherman Falls and Tiffany Falls
9:00 AM-1:00 PM 10/31/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/sherman-falls-and-tiffany-falls-2/2022-10-31/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Happy Wanderers
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Trail Centre Hike Leader(s): Wayne Riley 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 – 16 k Description
We will meet at the parking lot of the Dundas Valley Trail Centre 43.248410 79.993747, fee applies We will take the Artaban side trail to Sherman and Tiffany Falls and return on the main trail to Canterbury Falls then back to the parking lot ( 14-16K ) Bring water, lunch, insect spray, hiking boots and no dogs please RSVP using the Bruce Trail site Cancellations the morning of the hike call 289 456 3498
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