Hike Schedule

Discover Badge Series 4/5 Shuttle Hike

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Hockley Road Parking Area – east of km 60.1 (43.972857, -80.056330).
Located on the north side of Hockley Road, approx. 2.5 km east of Hwy 10.

Directions to Meeting Location: From ON-10 turn east onto Hockley Road/Dufferin County Road 7 for 5 kilometre. The parking lot is on the left hand side.

Shuttle to Parking Area – north of km 50.8 on the east side of 5th Line EHS, just south of
Hockley Road (43.993572, -80.014057).

Hike Leader(s): Sandy Green and Dominique Garceau Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 9.5 kilometres

Description

Register individually for one, a few, or all of the five Discovery Badge Series hikes. Participants who complete all five hikes will be eligible to receive a CHBTC Discovery Badge. Hike Four explores main Trail and the Hemlock Ridge and the Griffith Ravine Side Trails in the Hockley Valley south area. Bring your choice of hydration and snacks. Hiking boots are highly recommended. See June 18, June 25, July 2, and July 23 for details pertaining to the other hikes in the series. (Note:  If you wish to purchase badges, the cost of each badge is $10.00 for BTC members and $15.00 for non-members.)

Urban Walk: St. Andrew to Sunnybrook Park Loop Hike

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Transit users meet hike leader(s) at TTC York Mills bus platforms by 9 am to take the 9:05 bus 78 (St. Andrew’s to Bayview). We will be commencing the hike from Toba Dr. & Legacy Cr at 9:17 to arrive at Irving Paisley Park by 9:45.
Car users arrive at Irving Paisley Park, 2539 Bayview Ave (SE corner of Bayview Avenue and York Mills Road, behind the Arena) by 9:35 to meet the transit group arriving at 9:45. Entrance to Parking Lot is off of York Mills Road.
Transit users wishing a later start time can take the 95 A or B, York Mills bus from York Mills Station leaving every 10 minutes and arriving at Bayview & York Mills in 7 minutes.

Hike Leader(s): Andrew Proczek; Tiffany Harding; Steve Harding Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat, Other (Refer to Description), Variable
Distance: 13 km (transit users); 14 km (car users)

Description

Join us for a pleasant walk along Wilket Creek and West Don River through Glendon Forest as we loop around the playing fields of Sunnybrook Park and hike north picking up Wilket Creek to Edwards Gardens.

Important note: this hike has a creek crossing. Under normal conditions we can keep our feet dry by stepping on flat stones to cross the shallow stream. It is an easy crossing. The stones are evenly spaced and sturdy. If it should rain prior to the hike, we will need to take our shoes off and wade across. Even then it will still be shallow. Bring a small towel or handkerchief to dry your feet.

Transit users, here are your options (car users will finish the loop back to their cars for a 14 km trip):

Option 1: St. Andrew’s Park to Edwards Gardens (13 km)

Option 2: Irving Paisley Park to Edwards Gardens (11 km)

Option 3: St. Andrew’s Park and loop back with car users to Irving Paisley Park (16 km)

The route: https://onthegomap.com/s/gidabt1r

Lunch stop at Frost Library Garden, Glendon College Campus (York University).

Please pack a lunch or snacks and 2 litres water. Water fountain by the washrooms in Sunnybrook Park. Bring insect repellant, sun screen and a hat.

Public Washrooms at Glendon College, Sunnybrook Park and Edwards Gardens as well as bio breaks along the trail. For anyone arriving early to Irving Paisley Park there are washrooms at the Metro across Bayview Ave (west side) and there is also a coffee shop.

Photo is of Frost Library Garden.

Toronto Urban Badge Hike - 3 of 7

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hike Leader(s): Brian Rideout Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 10.4 km

Description

Please join me at the south west corner of Lakeshore Blvd West and Ellis by 10 AM.  We will hike east along the Waterfront Trail to the Distillery District (km 8.3 to km 71.4).  Here is an online map with km markings of our route for all 7 hikes for the Toronto Urban Badge.

Please make sure you bring at least 2 liters of water, a lunch, bug spray and sunscreen.

Rattlesnake Point Loop

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area, Appleby Line (Reservations required) https://www.conservationhalton.ca/parks/rattlesnake-point/

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

Pace: Fast – 5+ km/hr, Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8-9 Km.

Description

Join us to hike this gorgeous area with its amazing views. We will hike the top of the escarpment, descend into Nassagaweya Canyon, hike the canyon and then ascend to the top to return to our starting point. Meet in the lower parking lot of  Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area on Appleby Line, north of Derry Rd. at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start. bring water, a snack, sunscreen and insect repellent. Poles may be useful.
Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com

Niagara ETE in Seven - Brisk Pace - Led by Ruth Moffatt - Please read all details before registering.

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Event Hikes
Location (Google Maps): 17 Jul: Meet at Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake, 43.1432995, -79.1672588
Carpool to 14184 Niagara River Pkwy, Niagara-on-the-Lake, 43.1602848, -79.052315.

18 Jul: Meet at Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake, 43.1432995, -79.1672588
Carpool to Decew House, Thorold. 43.1078074, -79.2498458

19 Jul: Meet at Decew House, Decew Rd Thorold. 43.1078074, -79.2498458 Carpool to Roland Rd parking lot east of Effingham St 43.090278, -79.305073

20 Jul: Meet at 3640 Glen Rd Jordan 43.1390306, -79.373893232.
Carpool to Roland Rd parking lot east of Effingham St 43.090278, -79.305073

21 Jul: Meet at 3640 Glen Rd Jordan 43.1390306, -79.373893232.
Carpool to Quarry Rd, Beamsville 43.14279969065385, -79.45892212012937.

22Jul: Meet at 3774 Quarry Rd Beamsville, 43.14279969065385, -79.45892212012937.
Carpool to Mountainview Road, Beamsville 43.1577899 -79.4974062

23 Jul: Meet at Grimsby Lions Club Pool 1 Elm St 43.193201, -79.565301
Carpool to Mountainview Conservation Area, Beamsville 43.1577899 -79.4974062

Hike Leader(s): Niagara Hike Leader Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12 – 15k per day

Description

Meet time is 7am. This is so that we can hopefully avoid the hottest part of the day. This is a special series of 7 hikes to complete the Niagara section of the Bruce Trail. There will be a new accomplishment badge, included in the registration fee featuring the White-tailed deer – which has been designed by Joe Borges and will hopefully be made available on our last day. The White-tailed deer is common throughout Niagara. For this E2E in 7, we will be following the main trail east to west eventually finishing in Grimsby. Some days we will hike east to west and other days, west to east depending on parking availability. Please note that you are signing up for the entire series of 7 hikes as a Group Hike. The Niagara in 7 series is geared to experienced long distance hikers with the expectation of a 3 to 5.0 km/ hr. pace maintained over a day up to 15km. The section is approximately 85km so daily distances will be based on available parking. No dropout points have been established and therefore hikers who must drop out, will be responsible for their own transportation back to their vehicle. Please be honest about your hiking abilities. We will hike at a steady pace but there will be plenty of time to take pictures and to enjoy the flora and fauna of this beautiful but challenging section.

Again, this particular set of 7 hikes is intended to be Moderate/Brisk. Please be honest about your degree of physical fitness prior to registration. It is a group hike so it is important you are able to keep pace with the person in front of you.

Attire and Daily Hikes.

Hikers will be expected to be wearing proper hiking boots and layered clothing with the expectation of hot and humid weather. Sufficient food and 2 litres of water for a full day of hiking is required as well as hiking poles (if you use them). Check the daily forcast and prepare for wet weather, as well. Bug spray is strongly suggested. Clothing adjustments, bio-breaks are as needed. Please let the sweep person know and they will wait for you. A morning break around 10am and a 10-15 minute on-trail lunch break will be scheduled. An afternoon break will be based on our expected finish time. Depending on weather conditions, these times may vary. Please check for ticks everyday. Wear a wide brimmed hat and hang your backpack up off the ground. This area is endemic to black-legged ticks.

Fee

The fee goes towards supporting the Niagara Bruce Trail Club, which in turn supports the mission of the Bruce Trail Conservancy, which is: “Preserving a ribbon of wilderness, for everyone, forever.” For the time being, registration for the Niagara E2E-in-seven will be limited to members of the Bruce Trail Conservancy. Hikers may be a member of any section.

Car Shuttles and Missing Hikes

A maximum of 2 (of the 7) hikes can be self-completed as a result of scheduling challenges, but it is intended that this badge be earned while hiking as part of a group led by a certified hike leader. Car shuttles are shared amongst all hikers. If you intend to arrive at the meeting locations with more than yourself in your vehicle, please let the hike leader know in advance. Car pooling to our meeting spot with 2 people in the car is generally ok but we would like to minimize and equalize the driving/shuttling as much as possible so it is fair for all participants. If you know you will miss more than 2 of the hikes, it’s likely best to sign up for another end to end, however, whatever hikes are completed on this series may go toward completion of an independent ETE for the regular Niagara section. If you are able to complete the hikes you know you will miss ahead of time, all the better.

Transportation

This series will be through-hikes and will require car shuttling. You must be willing to drive and/or to be a passenger. Some parking locations require paid parking, and hikes that enter Niagara Parks. The fee for this E2E-in-7 does not include any parking/entry fees for hikers. These costs, where applicable, will be shared amongst all participants unless you have a parking or park pass.

Leave No Trace

Please remember, like all hikes, this is a Leave No Trace hike. Pack out whatever you pack in. Do not toss anything onto or into any sections of the trail. We will also try to leave the trail better than we found it so we will be collecting collectable garbage we might see along the way. Daily volunteers to collect trail trash will be supplied with a bag. Dogs will not be welcome on this hike.

Daily

We meet for each hike by at least 6:45am each day. The schedule is subject to change. Please set aside July 24th as a potential alternate day in the event of weather related postponement.

This hike is limited to 12 participants including the hike leader.

Blue Series Hike- Rural Roots ST and Gravelly Point ST

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Peninsula

Location (Google Maps): Meet up at Colpoy’s Bay Dock Parking Lot. We will carpool to Rural Rocks ST for our morning hike. Map 35 (Bruce Trail Reference Guide 30th Edition)

Hike Leader(s): Owen Glendon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 9 km total

Description

Working on your PBTC Blue Series Bear Badge? This is perfect day hike combination for you. Join this moderately paced hike which includes two side trails – Rural Roots Side Trail (4 ½ km) and Gravelly Point Side Trail (4 ½ km). Meet at Colpoy’s Bay Government Dock parking lot at 8:30 a.m. We will carpool to Rural Roots Side Trail, from here. Rural Roots Side Trail is the only part of the Bruce Trail which is not connected to the main trail. The sidetrails found here follow some difficult terrain – passing through cathedral type rock formations, over verdant patches of moss and fern, and passing by an active beaver pond. Learn about Rural Rootz Nature Reserve and be inspired by its history! Leaving Rural Rootz Nature Reserve, we will drive to Colpoys Bay and stop at the dock for a short lunch break. Porta potties are available here. From Colpoys Bay, we will carpool and make the short drive to the Mallory Beach parking lot. Gravelly Point Side Trail will be a moderately paced hike on fairly even terrain, following an old logging road. Gravelly Point Side Trail is found in the Malcolm Bluff Nature Reserve – a lovely area protected by three Conservation groups – Ontario Nature, Bruce Trail Conservancy and Nature Conservancy Canada. The end of this sidetrail leads us down to the water’s edge. Then, we retrace our steps to our vehicles. Bring a light backpack with plenty of water, snacks, lunch, insect repellent, sunscreen, hiking poles (recommended but not required). Wear a hat and sturdy footwear.

Discovery Walk – GeoHike at Mono Cliffs

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land Section, Map 19. Meet at the Splitrock Narrows Nature Reserve Parking Lot on 2nd Line EHS, approximately 1.3 km north of 25 Sideroad, Mono. From Hwy 10 north of Orangeville, turn right onto 25 Sideroad. Turn left at the third intersection onto 2nd Line EHS. Parking is on your right in 1.3 km. (Note: GoogleMaps may provide incorrect directions to this location)
We will shuttle to parking on 2nd Line EHS north of 20 Sideroad. Please do not go directly to this location as parking is very limited.

Hike Leader(s): Lynda Bloom Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5 km

Description

Why are there cliffs in the park?  Are there any fossils?  This leisurely hike will make many stops to look at rocks and talk about the geological history of the area. Don’t forget to bring your camera.

We will use several side trails, mostly the Walter Tovell and Carriage Trails, to visit the north and south Outlier exposures.

Please wear sturdy footwear as there are hills and stairs.  Pack water, snacks and dress for the weather.

Suitable for children over 8 years old.

Please complete the waiver online if you are not a member.

Double Looping Dundas Valley

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation Area, 650 Governor’s Rd.

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: 5 or 10 km.

Description

Join us as we loop through the Valley. We will complete two loops with an option of doing only one. We will meet at the trail centre at 9:15 am. for a 9:30 am. start. Park in the last parking lot and make your way up to the Trail Centre. There are bathrooms here.  We will hike Sawmill Valley loop and after a snack at the Trail Centre we will hike the main loop. Bring water, a snack or lunch, sunscreen and insect repellent. Poles may be useful. Entrance fee or Conservation Area pass.
Leader:  Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937

WEDNESDAY WALKERS - Start at the Very Beginning (of BV)

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Park at the end of Maple Lane at BV Km 0.0, Map 24, Edition 30

Hike Leader(s): Margaret Yaraskavitch Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy, Moderate
Length of Hike: 5.0 km

Description

This hike will be a there-and-back walk. Views from the edge of the Escarpment will show Collingwood and Nottawasaga Bay. We’ll pass Craigleith Ski Club and head towards a deep valley but then it is time to return. Often, views look different when walking in the opposite direction, promising another chance to experience wide open views of the shores of Nottawasaga Bay. Please bring water and a snack.

9:00 am Niagara on the Lake Tour & Some Yoga

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps): Veteran’s Memorial Park, park just outside the park on King St.

Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6 km

Description

Enjoy the benefits of pausing for a yoga practice as we tour through the trails, parkland and Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake. No mat required. Movement will focus on a flow of standing poses designed especially for hikers. Plan to stay for conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Road, NOTL.

Run the Trail!

Hosting Club: Peninsula

Location (Google Maps): Cemetery Road – Ilse Hanel Side Trail

Hike Leader(s): Leslie McBeth Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk, Fast
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5-6km

Description

Have you ever tried to run the Bruce Trail? If you have, you know it’s more like fast hiking than running, and if you haven’t, well this is your chance! We’ll use the term running lightly – often it’s more like a fast hike. And, we’ll adjust the pace according to the abilities in the group, aiming for about 6-8 min/km (8-10km/hr).

No trail running experience necessary. However, a baseline level of fitness and ability to run 5km would be advantageous. A great introduction to the trails for anyone planning to run the Tobermory Trail Marathon in September!

The Ilse Hanel Side Trail is well suited for running with a wider path, somewhat less technical terrain than found elsewhere in the Peninsula section, and gentle rolling hills. Still, be prepared for some rocky terrain, potential for poison ivy (wear long socks or pants), and roots that are just waiting to twist your ankle. 🙂 Trail running shoes offer better grip than sneakers, but regular running shoes will work on this trail.

In case of rain, we’ll reschedule as the trail can be slippery.

Laura Secord in 2 hikes (2of2)

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at DeCew House Heritage Park, DeCew Rd, Thorold

Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 15km

Description

We will be carpooling from DeCew House to Woodend Conservation Area to start the hike.  Hiking poles, water, snacks are recommended.  Bug spray and sunscreen may be needed.

The Laura Secord badge will be available for purchase at the end of the hike.  You must complete both hikes to qualify (July 15 & 22 or have done a makeup on your own).  $10 for members, $15 for non-members