Hike Schedule

Dundas Valley II - Loops and Laughs

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Northernmost parking lot on the east side of Martin Road just north of Ancaster Community Centre (west of the baseball diamonds). Closest intersection Martin Road and Jerseyville Road in Ancaster. Our meeting spot is on Martin Road just to the north of that intersection (right side of Martin Road).

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, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 16 kms

Description

Join us for a lovely winter walk on the trails of the Dundas Valley Conservation Area.  We will hike a loop taking in old Martin Road and parts of the Murray Ferguson, Spring Valley, Lookout, Reforestation, G. Donald, Rail and Headwaters trails.  Trail will be wet and icy.  Icers essential.  Please bring a snack, a lunch, two hot drinks and a smile.  Please check out the BTC website beforehand to get tips on how to dress for winter hiking and what to have in your backpack.  Hamilton Conservation Authority annual pass strongly recommended.  Please arrive at 9 am to be ready to hike at 9:15.

Merritt Island

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

Parking Lot on Merritt Island at the west end of cross street Welland

Hike Leader(s): Sylvia Wheeler Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 7k

Description

Flat hike along paved trail alongside the Welland Canal

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

9:15 Short Hike - Rotary Park

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Rotary Park, Pelham Road, St Catharines

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 kms

Description

Hike the trails in and around Rotary Park.  Bring hiking boots and icers.

Rockside Side Trail Loop

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Toronto Section, Map 14. Meet at roadside parking on Boston Mills Road just west of Mississauga Rd (southwest of Km 48.3).

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: Long Hike: 5.0 km; Short Hike: 3.0 km

Description

We will hike the Main Trail, looping back on the Rockside Side Trail. The short hike will turn back after about 1.5 km.

CANCELLED, Lynn Valley Trail, Simcoe to Port Dover and back

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Hikers R Us
Location (Google Maps): Simcoe Memorial Park, 273 Owen Street, Simcoe

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

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 20 km

Description

We will hike on the Lynn Valley Trail to Port Dover for lunch (fish and chips anyone?), then hike back to our cars. In memory of Mickey Macdonald, who lead this enjoyable hike the first time I did it.

Cell: 519-222-4040, on day of hike. At other times, email is the best way to contact me (use the Contact the Hike Leader feature on the BTC web page). 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 arrive at least 15 minutes early. If you are unable to attend, in addition to cancelling on the BTC hikes web page, please email me the day before, 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.

Credit River Meander (Now Halton Agreement Forest)

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): 10th Sideroad and Fourth Line Nassagaweya, east of Guelph Line

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

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: Approx. 10 km.

Description

The Credit River Meander hike is now located in the Halton Agreement Forest, east of Guelph Line. Meet at the corner of 10th Sidroad and Fourth Line Nassagaweya. Go north on Guelph Line until you come to 10th Sideroad. Turn east or right and continue until the road turns left and becomes Fourth Line Nassagaweya. Park on the roadside. Please arrive by 9:15 am. for a 10:00 am. start. Bring water, a snack, icers and poles if using.

Evening Hike in Owen Sound

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: An evening walk.
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the municipal parking lot by the river on the west side of 1st Ave. E between 7th St. E and 8th St. E in Owen Sound.

Hike Leader(s): Harriet Nixon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk: 4 to 5 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, There might be icy and slippery sections.
Distance: Approx 5 km

Description

Join us for a brisk 2 hour, 5 km hike exploring the city`s trails and neighbourhoods. Bring icers if its icy. Please arrive by 6:50 pm. For further information contact Hike Leader Harriet Nixon at 519-373-6598 or harrietnixon@bmts.com

9:00 am Long Hike Kinsman Park. Temporary change

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

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12k

Description

Please note that I am moving the hike location for this coming Thursday and the next couple of weeks due to the ice conditions and my desire to prevent hikers ending up in the river. The temporary location will be Kinsman Park. Same time, same distance. Hope to see you there

9:15 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
Distance: 6 kms.

Description

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

Thursday Group - Views from Escarpment

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Start at Sam Lawrence Park in Hamilton. This park is on the “mountain” at corner of Concession St and Highcliffe Avenue. parking is free.

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

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 9 km

Description

Starting at Sam Lawrence Park on the “mountain” in Hamilton, this there-and-back hike will take us along the escarpment, taking in panoramic views of Hamilton, Hamilton Harbour and Lake Ontario.   We will be on paved paths but there may be icy sections.  Bring icers, water and snack.

Maple Lane & Loree

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet on the shoulder at the end of Maple Lane, km 0.0, Map 24, 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. 10 km return

Description

This is an in and out hike which takes us along the top of the ski resorts starting from Maple Lane, up and down a few steep climbs to Loree Forest, where we’ll turn around and retrace our steps back to Maple Lane.  Depending on trail conditions we may shorten the hike.  Join us for great views of Georgian Bay, with some easy walking and some cardio building climbs.  Bring icers and snowshoes and we’ll decide whether we need them on the day.

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

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.

Happy Valley King City

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Weston Road and 16Th side road King,park along 16th side road

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 14-15KM

Description

Covid 19 protocol and procedure is in effect in parking lot and during hike, social distancing is mandatory all the time.

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

4-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 .

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

Halton Wild and Beckoning

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Intersection of 10 Side Road and 4th Line Nassagaweya just northeast of Campbellville and the 401. Take Guelph Line north from the 401 then take a right on 10 Side Road.

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, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 17 km

Description

Join us for a loop hike in the Halton Agreement Forest taking in ice-caked waterfalls, beaver dams and beaver ponds.  We will see a lot of water on the move as Spring approaches.  The trail will be icy which means icers are essential.  Please bring some warm drinks, water, a snack and a lunch.  Please arrive at 9 am to be ready to go at 9:15 am.

Singhampton Caves/Standing Rock from 30/31 Sideroad

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): AnHong MacNeil +1 (647) 203-7565 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: 8 km

Description

We will park in the Snowdrifters parking lot on 33/34 Sideroad.
Heading to the white blazed trail, we will hike along the Pretty River and then steadily climb until we reach the Standing Rock & Caves Side Trail.
Here we will continue to challenge ourselves in our ascent up and over rocks
and through crevices until we reach the top.
Walking across the Escarpment, we then loop around and back down to the cars.
Snowshoes or icers are a must.
Map: 23 Edition 30