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- 01May 1, 2022
8:30 Greater Niagara Circle Route badge hike#2 of 8
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2022-05-01Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Bus
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 273 Ridge Rd. North, Ridgeway and carpool to Gateway Park Lock #8 Port Colborne at N42.900000, W79.246944.Hike Leader(s): Bryon Robertson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 18 km.Description
Beginning in Port Colborne this trail will take hikers through farmland, villages, watersheds and quiet residential areas on the way toward historic old Fort Erie. Remember to bring water and a snack/lunch.
Hiking 101 - Group 1
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2022-05-01, 2022-05-15, 2022-05-29Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Register
Location (Google Maps): Kinsmen Park, Beamsville, OntarioHike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5-6 kmDescription
Hiking 101 is an introductory course for novice hikers, members and non-members alike. If you want some guidance on where to begin, what to wear, and what to take along, this is the course for you. The course is 3 Sunday afternoon sessions with a combination of workshop/Q& A followed by short hikes along the trail. Dress in weather appropriate clothing and wear good walking shoes. There will be two courses running in simulation. They will be conducted in different locations to avoid crowding on the trail.Time: 1 pm – 3 pm
Meeting locations:
Sunday, May 1- Kinsmen Park, Kinsmen Rd & Frost Rd., Beamsville N 43.146108 W 79.475609
Sunday, May 15 – Louth Conservation Area, parking lot off of Staff Avenue, Louth, 500 m north of Pelham Rd (Regional Road 69) N 43.121706 W 79.351235
Sunday, May 29 – Queenston Height Park, near the Bruce Trail Cairn N 43.157826 W 79.052045
Registration is Members $30, Non-Members $40. Upon completing the three sessions, you will receive a FREE tube scarf ($15 value)
Hiking 101 - Group 2
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2022-05-01 at 13:00
2022-05-15 at 13:00
2022-05-29 at 13:00Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Register
Location (Google Maps): Meet near the Bruce Trail cairn in Queenston Heights Park, Niagara Parkway, Queenston. Enter the park at the roundabout make two immediate left turns to arrive at the cairn.Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5-6kmDescription
Hiking 101 is an introductory course for novice hikers, members and non-members alike. If you want some guidance on where to begin, what to wear and what to take along, this is the course for you. The course is 3 Sunday afternoon sessions with a combination of workshop/Q & A followed by short hikes along the trail. Dress in weather appropriate clothing and wear good walking shoes.There will be two courses running in simulation. They will be conducted in different locations to avoid crowding on the trail.
Time: 1pm-3pm
Meeting Locations:
Sunday May 1 – Queenston Heights Park, near the Bruce Trail cairn
Sunday May 15 – Woodend Conservation Area, near the entrance to the park
Sunday May 29 – Kinsmen Park, Kinsmen Rd & Frost Rd, Beamsville
Registration is Members $30, Non-Members $40. Upon completing the three sessions, you will receive a FREE tube scarf ($15 value)
- 02May 2, 2022
Monday hike 3 of 23 of the Sydenham section
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Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking on Graham’s Hill Rd. in Georgian Bluffs, east of km 151.3 (Map 34)Hike Leader(s): Bill Snel Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, There might be sections with water on the trail.
Distance: 13.6 kmDescription
This is part of a series of Monday hikes to cover the whole Sydenham section by the end of September. They will mostly be out and back hikes averaging about 15 km but could go as high as 20 km. We will hike north as far as Skinner’s Bluff and then hike back. Bring water and something for lunch.Scotsdale Farm
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Category: Hikers R Us
Location (Google Maps): Scotsdale Farm. From 401 north on Trafalgar Rd pass Georgetown turn left on highway 7 going north to Trafalgar Rd turn right go north about 1.7 km turn right into Scotsdale Farm.parking lot. Map 13, Km 29.7Hike Leader(s): Ronald Granger 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 KmDescription
Loop hike on the main trial ,Bennett Heritage and Robert side trails. No Dogs.Bring sunscreen, lunch ,snacks and 2.o litres of water. Pease arrive 15 minutes early. - 03May 3, 2022
9:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills
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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: 12kDescription
Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. Register for each hike
Bring Poles water, snack and bug spray
Short Hike - Pelham Road, Short Hills
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Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Pelham Road entrance, Short Hills Provincial ParkHike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 kmsDescription
Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills. Bring water and mosquito repellent.
Biodiversity Spring Nature Walk Series - Pools, Ponds, and Peepers
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Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking at Boston Mills Road just west of the Mississauga Road intersection. Note: Driveway is private property.From Hwy 10 take Boston Mills Road west for 6 kilometres.
Or take Mississauga Road north from King Street for about 3 kilometres. Turn left at Boston Mills Road and drive for about 400 metres.Hike Leader(s): Doris Harper and Richard Smythe Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6 kilometresDescription
The pace of this loop walk will be slow at times with numerous stops to observe spring ephemerals, listen to bird songs, and take photos. Bring your binoculars, camera, and cellphone. Apps like Merlin, Seek, and iNaturalist will help identify flora and fauna along the route.Silver Creek
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Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Parking at Fallbrook Trail / Sideroad 27 (where the Bruce Trail crosses Fallbrook Trail). Do not park near school.
Driving directions: From Highway 401, north on Trafalgar Road, it will connect with Highway 7 – turn left, after about 4 km, turning right on Trafalgar Road (branching out), turn right on Sideroad 27, it will cross 8th line, continue on Sideroad 27. At T junction with Fallbrook Trail, turn right and park roadside.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 kmDescription
Will hike Main Bruce Trail and side trails in Silver Creek area, Great Esker, Bennett Heritage, Maureen Smith and Roberts. Drop out possible at 11 km.
– bring water and snack
– poles recommended
– insect repellent will be usefulSpring Wildflowers and Trees - Oliver Creek and Walker's Woods
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Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land Section, Map 20. Meet at north end of 2nd Line EHS off 8 Sideroad where the road ends and the 2nd Line EHS Side Trail begins.Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage, Inge Eckerich, Bob Slack, Brenda Carling Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 km; Short hike: 3 kmDescription
Brenda Carling will lead us as we explore and identify the trees and blooming wildflowers along the Oliver Creek Side Trail and the Main Trail through Walker’s Woods. Bring a camera, snacks and water.
Reschedule Scotsdale Farm Part 2 -
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Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meeting place -Scotsdale Farm parking lot off Trafalgar Rd, just north of Hwy 7, Halton HillsHike 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: Approximately 15 kmsDescription
This is the rescheduled hike from April 25 which was cancelled due to forecasted rain and thunderstorms in the area –This is the Part 2 of our early wildflower hikes at Scottsdale Farm following the Bennett Heritage Trail and the Bruce Trail Main Trail and the Great Esker Side Trail to form a loop hike. Some rocky and steep areas. We will hike the same trail as Part 1 but in reverse which I guarantee will feel like a different hike!
We will maintain a hike at a moderate pace, and stop intermittently to look for early spring ephemerals budding such has Bloodroot, Trout Lily, Spring Beauty, Wood Anemone etc. This is a beautiful area to see both white and red Trilliums late April and early May
My co-leader Grace and I have been hiking in this area for over 20 years each spring in search of budding spring flowers. Please join us and wear hiking boots, weather appropriate clothing, hiking pole, water, snack-could be wet as it is spring, but generally the trails are good terrain. We will stop a lunch/ snack break midway. Please text/contact me Cathie Green at 416-931-2095 if you have any questions or concerns or need to cancel last minute
- 04May 4, 2022
9:00 Rockway Conservation Area
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Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):Rockway Conservation Area
Hike Leader(s): Karen Limardi Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: Approximately 6 kmDescription
Starting out at Rockway Community Centre we will hike the side trail and main trail. Beautifully wooded, hilly area with water fall views. Terrain can be challenging with rocks & steep hills. Pace is moderate to fast at approximately 4 km/hr. Hiking boots & poles are strongly recommended.
Dundas Valley
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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 kmDescription
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 on Jerseyville Road. 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, personal first aid kit. 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.
Wodehouse Karst
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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): David Little – (705) 606-1077 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 kmDescription
We will drive to the Wodehouse Karst parking lot on the 7th Line south of Sideroad 7A in the Beaver Valley Section.
We will hike along the Wodehouse Karst Side Trail to the white blazed trail at km 83.6 and hike south to km 79.5.
Here we will meet up with the Valley Crossover Side Trail and hike north to meet up with the Kimberley Side Trail.
Continuing north on the Kimberley Side Trail
we meet up with the white blazed trail at km 83.1 and retrace our steps back to the cars. Online registration preferred. We are accepting hikers who show up the morning of the hike. Bring lunch and water.
Map: 26 Edition 30
10:00 GARLIC MUSTARD HIKE - HELP US FILL THE CRIB!
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Category: Leisurely
Location (Google Maps): We will meet at gravel parking lot on Park Road South, Grimsby just down the hill from Ridge Road.Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: ~4 kmDescription
GARLIC MUSTARD HIKES – Join us the first 3 Wednesday’s in May to HELP US FILL THE CRIB! We will hike in from Ridge Road – picking the garlic mustard along the trail side along the way – bring a bag to fill (reusable grocery bag or garbage bag work well). Once we hike into the crib location we will dump our bags into the crib and pick garlic mustard in that area for a while & then hike back out. There are lots of spring ephemerals along the way to admire – mayapples, trout lilies, wild ginger and many others – reducing the garlic mustard will give these natives a chance to thrive!If parking fills up at the bottom of the hill there is room for several cars to park diagonally in the triangle at the top of the hill in the intersection of Ridge Road & Park Road.
Evening Hike in Owen Sound
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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
Distance: Approx 5 kmDescription
Join us for a brisk 2 hour, 5 km hike exploring Owen Sound trails and neighbourhoods. Please arrive by 6:50 pm. For further information contact Hike Leader Harriet Nixon at 519-373-6598 or harrietnixon@bmts.com - 05May 5, 2022
9:00 am Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth
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Location (Google Maps):
Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 12kDescription
From Jordan Hollow Hike the main trail to Upper and Lower Balls Falls, Moyer Road or Louth and Return. You must register for each hike. Bring Poles, snack and a drink
9:15 Short Hike - Jordan Hollow
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Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow ParkHike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy, Strenuous
Distance: 6 kmsDescription
Hike along the Jordan Creek to Balls Falls or the Jim Rainforth Side Trail. Bring hiking boots, water and mosquito repellent.Peninsula End-to-End Hike 1 of 13
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Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Little Cove Rd. parking area at km 158.9. Shuttle to Tobermory, meet at the Cairn.Hike Leader(s): Nancy Mooney Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8.1 kmDescription
This is hike 1 of a series of 13. Hike will include observation tower, views over Georgian Bay, natural arch overhang and limestone grotto.Recommended to bring: water, snacks, sunscreen, bug spray, rain poncho, hiking poles (encouraged not required), and closed toe hiking footwear.
Early Spring Ephemerals (Wildflowers)
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Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Crawford Lake Conservation Area – 3115 Conservation Rd. (East, off of Guelph 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 7 – 8 km.Description
Join me for a hike at Crawford Lake while we search out early Spring wildflowers, also know as “ephemerals” because they are short lived. Part of this hike will be over quite rocky terrain but that’s where they like to grow! Bring water, a snack, sunscreen, insect repellent, poles if using, and of course, your camera. Meet in the lower parking lot at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start. You will need to make a reservation by going to the Halton Conservation Authority website. (If cancelling the morning of the hike please contact me by texting 905 617 3937)
Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.comToronto, Toronto Islands
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Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Inside Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, Queens Quay West, Foot of Bay Street. From Union Station take the LRT to the stop Ferry Docks. Or take bus number #19 or #72 along Bay Street southbound to the ferry docks. Walk up to Queen Quay West street level and walk southbound to the ferry docks.Hike Leader(s): Miriam Stevens;Tom Swales Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 11-12 KMDescription
After a day’s work, come and “cool off” on the Toronto Islands free of fumes and traffic to enjoy the view of the city skyline and Toronto’s own beautiful island parkland oasis away from the city. Pack a dinner for a sitdown picnic. Food is not available for purchase on the islands early in the season. Also bring a warm jacket and flashlight. Return ticket for the ferry is approximately $10, less for seniors. Hike will take place rain or shine. Toronto Island Evening Hikes will take place every Thursday in May and June, same time and meeting place. - 06May 6, 2022
9:00 Floral Clock & Botanical Gardens
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Category: Leisurely
Location (Google Maps): Floral Clock Parking Lot (no charge)Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6 kmDescription
Enjoy the cheerfulness of budding spring flowers and trees. We will check out the new plantings at the Floral Clock, walk among the daffodils along the Niagara River Parkway trail, and loop through the Botanical Garden to revel in the magnificence of spring flowering plants and trees.Sydney Bay loop
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Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Off road parking at the east side of Pit Road, just before the bend, where Waugh’s Rd meets Purple Valley Rd (just off the Boundary Bluffs Side Trail), south of km 35.8 (Map 36)Hike Leader(s): Ian Mills 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: 12 kmDescription
Boundary Bluffs Side Trail north to the main trail overlooking Sydney Bay until Hart’s Tongue Side Trail then following the Boundary Bluffs Side Trail south to the parking area. This is a 4 hour hike excluding stops – we will be taking a lunch break half way. While the pace is medium expect a challenging hike with lots of ups and downs. Good hiking shoes mandatory and walking stick is highly recommended.10:00 Garlic Mustard Pull Party - NOTL
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Category: Leisurely
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking St Paul Ave, Niagara FallsHike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: EasyDescription
GARLIC MUSTARD PULL PARTIES – Friday May 6th & Friday May 13th – 10 amMeet roadside – St.Paul Ave, Niagara Falls – 10 am – we will hike in and work on reducing the garlic mustard in this area – giving the native plant population and opportunity to thrive .
Hiking boots, long pants & gloves are recommended. Bring your own bag to fill if you have them (garbage bag or paper/compost bags)
PULL PARTY LEADER: SUSAN GOMMAGE – susangammage@gmail.com, tel:+12894471026
- 07May 7, 2022
Hike #1: Boyne Valley-Primrose Loop CANCELLED!!
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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
Distance: 14 kmDescription
This hike has been cancelled due to lack of registrants.Oak Ridges Trails Bethesda Richmond hill
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Location (Google Maps): There is a parking lot at the head of trail off Bethesda Side road
Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 14-16KMDescription
“We will hike along Trillium valley to view thousands of trilliums, then we hike around Bond lake have lunch/snacks there and return to parking lot,it takes around 5 hours and 15 to 16 kmSome 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, clothing and lots of water 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.
Hike #2: Loree Forest
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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): Heather Wintermeyer – (705) 444-6796 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 5 kmDescription
A leisurely loop hike through the forest.
We will head to the parking area on the 21 Sideroad at the Loree Forest.
This is a circular hike that proceeds north along the access road to the Loree Forest.
We then hike east along a forest trail and then west to across the top of the Georgian Peaks ski club. Online registration preferred. We are accepting hikers who show up the morning of the hike.
Bring water and a snack.
Map: 24 Edition 30
# 3 of 4 Laura Secord Hike - NEW BADGE
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Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Sobeys Parking Lot on Glendale Road Thorold and carpool to Woodend Conservation Area Taylor Road NOTLHike Leader(s): Dave Wilson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8kmDescription
Earn the NEW Laura Secord badge in four hikes! Poles recommended. Bring water and food. This is the Third of 4 hikes
Dan Welsh Memorial Hike
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Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): Kilbride/River and Ruin SidetrailHike 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.5 – 6 km.Description
This hike is a memorial hike in honour of Dan Welsh. Leaders also include Smadar Junkin and Jacqueline Van Dyke.Suggest arriving at 8:45 to make sure we can start at 9:15 am. One very long hill to descend and then ascend.Parking is at the community center parking lot behind Kilbride P.S. (Stay to the left of the school to reach Kilbride Park parking lot ; https://goo.gl/maps/QuFcofsvcwFLcqAC9)
This is a short hike on the road to the main Bruce Trail, then onto the River and Ruin Side Trail to the Dan Welsh Side Trail and back in a loop. Many of you made generous donations to the Bruce Trail Conservancy in Dan’s name to secure a commemorative plaque in his honor. This plaque will be mounted on our hike along the new side trail that bears his name.
Light refreshments will be served afterwards and you will have a chance to buy the limited edition “Bluebird” badge ($20 cash). All proceeds go to the Iroquoia club, where Dan was a volunteer and hike leader. We will hear from Bruce Trail Conservancy CEO, Michael McDonald and from the Planned Giving & Donor Relations Officer, Gloria Vidovich. We welcome your stories and memories of Dan as we remember his life and all that he meant to so many of us
If you can, please wear plaid, jeans and a ball hat as a tribute to Dan. We look forward to spending this special morning with you all.
2022 Hiker Initiation Program - Introductory Hike -10KM
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/2022-hiker-initiation-program-introductory-hike-10km/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: TBTC Special Events
Location (Google Maps): Scotsdale Farm – Enter from Trafalgar Rd. 1.7 km northwest of Highway 7.
GPS: N 43.687772, W 79.990300Hike Leader(s): Alina Lin, Dariush Khanbeigi, Jen Zhang, Frank Ye
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Rocky, Variable
Distance: 10kmDescription
This introductory hike is part of the 2022 Hiker Initiation Program hosted by Toronto Bruce Trail Club (TBTC). The are four events included in this program:1 – Hiking Information Session Webinar – Monday May 2, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
An overview of the ins-and-outs of hiking presented by our experienced Hike Leaders.2 – Introductory Hike – Urban Hike – High Park Saturday May 7 – check and register on the Hike Schedule.
3 – Car Hike – Scotsdale Farm – Saturday May 7 - Venture out by car for scenic 10 km loop hike on the Main Bruce Trail and Side Trails at Silver Creek Conservation Area.
4 – Bus Hike – Scotsdale Farm – Saturday May 14 – Venture out by bus for scenic hike on the Main Bruce Trail and Side Trails at Silver Creek Conservation Area. Please check and register on the Hike Schedule.
Please arrive by 8:40am to give yourself time to get ready. The group will depart at 9:00am. We will be at the trail for around 4 hours, so bring lunch, snack and at least 1.5 L of water. Child younger than 14 years old is not encouraged due to the distance and rugged trail conditions.
Firemans Park to Woodend Loop
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/firemans-park-to-woodend-loop-3/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Upper parking lot of Firemen’s Park, corner of Dorchester and Mountain Rds,
Niagara Falls. 43°08’19.1″N 79°06’52.5″W 43.138641, -79.114576 Map 2Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 15kDescription
Loop Hike on the trail to Woodend and backSkinner's Bluff to Wiarton
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/skinners-bluff-to-wiarton/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Bluewater Park, Wiarton. Km 174.4 BTC Map 35. Some of us will be gathering in Owen Sound that morning and driving up together. This is to be encouraged because carpooling is better for the environment and people don’t get lost. They might even make some friends! If this interests you, please contact the hike leader. Carpooling from further afield may be possible too.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 and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 16.5 kmsDescription
Skinner’s Bluff is one of the quintessential jewels of the Bruce Trail. Truly iconic. Views of Georgian Bay marvelous. Join us and soak it all in. We will journey along the top of the escarpment to the end of the Sydenham Section at Wiarton. There might even be some macabre stuff on Coffin Ridge. Be prepared! Please dress in layers for the weather and pack your icers just in case some ice remains. Poles recommended. Bring a lunch, a snack, 2L of water and a smile. Bring a change of shoes and a garbage bag for your dirty boots at the end of the hike. We will be car pooling. Gonna be fun.
H.I.P. Hiker Initiation Program - Hiking Tips and Basic Survival Skills + Urban Hike In High Park
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/h-i-p-hiker-initiation-program-hiking-tips-and-basic-survival-skills-urban-hike-in-high-park/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: TBTC Special Events
Location (Google Maps): High Park Nature Centre, 375 Colborne Lodge Drive, TorontoHike Leader(s): Marie-Josée Roy Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: VariableDescription
Let’s get started on the right (hiking) foot!Join us for a workshop on hiking tips and basic survival skills. Topics covered: proper gear/clothing/footwear; essentials to carry in your backpack; priority survival skills; First Aid; communication; navigation; and more. The workshop will be followed by a 2-hour hike in beautiful High Park.
Please remember that the park is closed to all vehicle traffic on weekends.
The Nature Centre is a 6-minute walk from the High Park subway station.
Dodds Hill loop
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/dodds-hill-loop-3/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Designated parking at the dead end of Concession Rd 24, just west of km 147.6 (Map 34)Hike Leader(s): Carol Graham-Mullin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Distance: 3.6 km. approx
Description
We will hike from the trailhead along the Dodd’s Hill sidetrail east, meet the main trail and head north along the scarp edge and west to the Dodd’s Hill sidetrail and loop back to the start. We may also add a short section west to see the view of the islands.