Hike Schedule

HIKE LEADER CERTIFICATION COURSE

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Event Hikes
Location (Google Maps): Room WH207
Welch Hall Brock University. Parking free Zone 1

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

Description

This is a 2 session course for “Hike Ontario” Certified Hike Leader. The first session will take place on Zoom at 6:30 to 8:30 on January 27th and will be an opportunity to introduce yourself, get an insight to the course content and share your hiking experiences. The main session on Sunday at Brock University will start at 8:30 and will be in class learning until the afternoon when practical hike leading scenarios will take place. You must bring a backpack with items you would carry on a hike as a leader as we will be sharing this. Dress for the weather and bring a packed lunch.

Most BTC members will be reimbursed by their individual clubs subject to participating in leading hikes

Course Literature will be provided

9:00 Hike from Rotary Park along 12 mile creek

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Park at Rotary Park off Pelham Road

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6k

Description

This will be an in and out hike. We will start at Rotary park and hike along  12 Mile Creek. Please bring hiking boots, water and icers due to slippery conditions.

Mono Cliffs Provincial Park -CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER TRAVEL ADVISORY

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Mono Cliffs Provincial Park

Hike Leader(s): Pati Greenwood, Jeff Dowsett 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 Km

Description

THE HIKE IS CANCELLED DUE TO A WINTER WEATHER TRAVEL ADVISORY.

We will hike through the Mono Cliffs Provincial Park on the main Bruce Trail and several side trails.  Bring water and snacks.  Wear clothing and footwear appropriate to conditions; icers and/or snowshoes may be required depending on conditions.

Park in the gravel lot at the Mono Community Centre, Mono Centre Road (County Road 8).  Please arrive by 9:15 am as we will leave promptly at 9:30 am.

There will be an optional pub stop following the hike – details will be provided several days before the hike.

Bass Lake and Ross McLean Side Trail

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Snowshoe Hike
Location (Google Maps): The Galaxy Theatre parking lot. Meet in the parking lot at the tall “Galaxy Centre” sign next to the traffic lights.
1020 10th St. W., Owen Sound

Hike Leader(s): Maureen McFarland Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, There might be icy and slippery sections.
Distance: 7.5 kms

Description

We’ll take the long way to Bass Lake on this hike.  Starting at the Dawson Road Side Trail, we head north to the Ross McLean Side Trail, follow it to the main trail, then hike south to return.  Map 34.  Hiking poles are helpful.

Please contact the leader if you wish to meet at the start of the hike at 647-918-4180.

9:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 10km

Description

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 dress for the weather

9:15 Short hike, Rotary Park, St. Catharines

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps): Rotary Park, St. Catharines

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 kilometres

Description

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

Sligo, Beaver, Epping snowshoe hike (shuttle hike)

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet at John Muir Lookout parking lot on Grey Rd 7, near km 96.9. From here we will shuttle to start at Sideroad13A (km89.5)
Map 27, Edition 30

Hike Leader(s): Kristina Rettie Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate
Length of Hike: 10km

Description

This Linear hike will include 3 side trails. Sligo Side Trail, Beaver Pond Lookout Side Trail and ending with the Epping Lookout Side Trail that will lead us  to the John Muir Lookout area.

This hike will require snowshoes as we go through fields and the snow can be thigh high making for a strenuous hike. Don’t let the flat terrain fool you.

Bring a snack and water!

Please no dogs

Text Kristina @ 519-410-9077 for morning of cancellations.

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

Transportation

It is the Bruce Trail Conservancy’s current policy that car shuttles are allowed.  It is at the discrepancy of individual hike leaders to make that decision.

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.

Exploring Lowville Park, River and Ruin Side Trail and Maple Cross Nature Reserve. An option to explore Walt Rickli interactive, sculpture garden.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Caledon Hills, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Iroquoia, Map 10 – Mount Nemo
Meet in Lowville Park, 6207 Lowville Park Rd. Burlington. Meet in the parking lot. NOTE: The parking lot is gated, but there is no charge to park here. Just drive up to the gate and the arm will rise automatically.

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

We will hike the trails through Lowville Park, then cross Guelph Line to access the River and Ruin Side Trail and Maple Cross Nature Reserve. The trail connects to the main trail; so we will also hike the main trail there and back between No. 8 Sideroad and Britannia Rd. At the end of the hike, there is the option to take about 1/2 hour and wander through the sculpture garden.

Bring, water and snacks, Poles, icers and gators recommended.

**Please check email before leaving home. Hike may be cancelled if unfavourable weather conditions occur**

Doris Harper

harpt7c@gmail.com

cell # 519-589-4114

Glen Haffy Conservation Area

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Caledon Hills Section, Map 17. Meet at roadside parking on Coolihans Sideroad at Glen Haffy Rd (Km 35.2).

Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage, Inge Eckerich, Julie Daley, Tony Evangelista Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 6.1 km; Shorter hike: 4 km

Description

We will hike north through Glen Haffy Conservation Area on the Main Trail, returning by way of several Park trails. The shorter hike will take a shorter loop back on Park trails. Bring water and snacks. Snowshoes and/or icers may be required.

Caledon Hills E2E and winter badge 1/4

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Km 16.1. Coordinates N 43.831244,W 79.980588

Hike Leader(s): Smadar Junkin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 16.1km

Description

We will shuttle to km 0.0 and hike to km 16.1. We will enjoy the area of the Forks of the Credit and the Devil Pulpit. This hike can qualify for the winter badge as well as we will allow time for that badge.
must have snowshoes and icers. Bring 2 litres of water.  We will follow all Covid 19 rules.
check before the hike in case the hike date is changes due to bad weather.

Franks Lime Kiln, Singhampton Caves

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Register on-line or sign-in morning of hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.

Hike Leader(s): Kelly-Leigh Thomas 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, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 12km

Description

Please be prepared with icers’s or snowshoes.An enjoyable snowshoe along the white blazed trail through the upper escarpment, descending to the Standing Rock Side Trail where the trail becomes more challenging and quite the climb. An enjoyable view of Standing Rock in all its magnificence, then up and over icy rock faces and through icy cracks and crevices! Once at the top continue on to close the loop. Take the Franks Kiln Side Trail just before you reach the end of the loop to view a restored lime kiln that was originally built circa 1860. Bring a snack or lunch and water.

Hamilton Bayfront to Princess Point

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): 200 Harbour Front Dr Hamilton Meet by the gazebo. Free parking

Hike Leader(s): Gayle Laws Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

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

Description

This enjoyable walk by the Hamilton waterfront is from Bayfront Park parking lot to Princess  Point, around a short loop at Princess Point and then back on a paved path.  Sometimes we need a little encouragement to get out and enjoy the fresh air in the winter.  Dress warmly as there may be winds.

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: There might be icy and slippery sections.
Distance: Approx 5 km

Description

This hike WILL leave at 7:00 pm – no need to arrive early. This evening we will explore trails and neighbourhoods in Owen Sound. Please bring icers if conditions are icy. For further information contact Harriet Nixon at 519-373-6598 or harrietnixon@bmts.com

9:00 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: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 10k

Description

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 ices and dress for the weather

9:15 Short hike, Jordan Hollow

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park Jordan

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 kilometres

Description

Hike the main trail and side trails around Jordan and Balls Falls.  Bring hiking boots, icers and water.

NEW DATE Boyd's Crevices

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Snowshoe Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking area at south end of 11th Concession by the rail trail, north of km 86.5 (Map 32)

Hike Leader(s): Bill Snel 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 are crevices or holes which may be hidden by layers of snow. Hike with extreme caution.

Description

This will be an in and out hike. We will follow the rail trail to the main trail. We will walk through cedar forests which lead to giant dolostone blocks separated by spectacular crevices. We may need to remove our snowshoes as we explore the area. We will then head back to our vehicles.

Down to the Hollow

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): City View Park, 2500 Kerns Rd., South Entrance, East Side.

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: 10 – 11 km. depending on route selected

Description

Today’s hike will take us from City View Park to Smokey Hollow and back. Depending on conditions we many include the McNally and Norman Pearson Side Trails which include a long climb up Grindstone Creek to Smokey Hollow. Meet at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start in the first parking lot on your right in the most southerly parking lot of City View Park (not the one with the soccer fields and baseball diamond on Kerns Rd.) Bring water, a snack, icers and poles if using. If cancelling after 8:00 am. on the day before the hike please email leaders or text. Leaders: Anne and Phill Armstrong  905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com

Car Hike: Boyd Conservation Park, Vaughan

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot before the main gate of Boyd conservation park Islington Avenue,

Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable

Description

Explore the trails that wind through the beautiful  valley at Boyd Conservation Area and the William Grainger Greenway. We will have lunch/snack in shelter with seated area,

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

Please carefully read  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.

Pine River

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.

Hike Leader(s): Michelle Wacker Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 7km

Description

Due to lack of registration there will be no morning sign-in. This hike has been cancelled.

Please be prepared with icers’s or snowshoes.We will drive to Kilgorie in the Dufferin Hi-Land section and park the cars at km 34.9 on Centre Road. From here, we will hike a figure 8 loop utilizing the white blazed trail, the new Pine River Valley Side Trail, and the Kilgorie Side Trail. This hike boasts a wonderful view from the Bell Tower Side Trail, ruins of an old powerhouse, the stunning Pine River, lake views, ponds, and more! The ruins of the old powerhouse along the Pine River are almost all
that remain of the Dufferin Light and Power Company. Nearby is the old flume that brought water from a dam which, when constructed in 1909, was the largest of its kind in Ontario. The plant provided power until 1923. Bring a snack or lunch and water.
Map: 20 Edition 30

Meditation Hike - Hungry Hollow

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Trail begins on Miller Drive, Georgetown. Closest address is 124 Miller Drive. Plenty of parking on the road.

Hike Leader(s): Anita Bergsma Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 5 km

Description

Urban Walk: Sherwood Park/Sunnybrook Park

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): NE Corner Yonge & Lawrence (by subway exit)

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 12 KM

Description

Join us for a hike through ravines from Yonge & Lawrence to Sunnybrook & Serena Gundy parks to end at Brentcliffe & Eglinton. Those who wish may continue to a refreshment stop at Cork’s Beer & Wine Bar in the Longo’s grocery store on Laird Ave.  All are welcome but proper ice traction footwear (icers) is mandatory for safety reasons.

Dufferin Hi-Land Winter Badge Hike # 3 of 4

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land, Map 19. Mono Cliffs Provincial Park. Meet at south end of 1st Line EHS, Mono (Km 7.9), south of 25 Sideroad.
Directions ;  Coming north on Hwy 10 turn right on 25 Sideroad ( approx. 14 km north of Orangeville ) then right on 1st Line EHS  follow to end. NOTE  Parking is very limited if you can car pool with someone that would be a great help  BE CAREFUL OF THE DITCHES!

Hike Leader(s): Bryan and Carol Foley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8 km

Description

Meet 6:15 pm for a 6:30 pm start Be on time no waiting ” IT’S COLD ”   We will do a 8 km hike in Mono cliffs Prov. Park. Bring Water, Snack, Headlamp. Snowshoes are essential. Dress for the conditions.