Hike Schedule

10:00 NBTC SUMMER Nature Hike

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

Louth Conservation Area

Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~5km

Description

NBTC SUMMER NATURE HIKE

Join us for this 3rd of four 2023 NBTC Nature Hikes to learn more about the biodiversity along the Niagara Escarpment.  We will explore the trails throughout Louth Conservation area which offer beauty in all four seasons.  Hikes will be held January, May, August & October – it will be amazing to see all the changes throughout the seasons.  Your hike leaders, members of the NBTC Biodiversity Committee, will share their knowledge of the amazing flora & fauna along the trail as well as any biodiversity projects in the works for this year.

Be sure to register in advance as space is limited & the hike will be rescheduled in the event of heavy rains or heavy snow.

Contact Alicia Aitchison, aliciaaitchison1@gmail.com, with any questions.

Toronto Urban Badge Hike - 6 of 7

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Toronto

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 9 km

Description

Please join me at the south east corner of Sheppard Ave East and Leslie by 10 AM.  We will hike south through several parks to Don Mills (S of Overleigh) (km 51.7 to km 62.4).  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.

Sunday Social Hike - Hike the Lindenwood loop

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): The Owen Sound Galaxy Theatre parking lot. Meet at the tall “Galaxy Centre” sign next to the traffic lights.

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

Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing.
Distance: 2.3 km

Description

We will carpool to Lindenwood Rd. and do an easy hike of the Lindenwood loop. Map 33. For more information contact the hike leader at w.snel2@gmail.com or landline (519) 470-0584. If unable to register phone the hike leader.

9:00 Woodend to Glendale Bridge

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Woodend Conservation Area off Taylor Road (Map 2)

Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5k

Description

Hike along the historic 3rd canal to the present canal bridge on Glendale. Return along
same route

8:00 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, sunscreen and bug spray and dress for the weather

9:15 Short Hike - Pelham Road, Short Hills

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps): Pelham Road entrance, Short Hills Provincial Park

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 kms

Description

Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills Provincial Park.  Bring hiking boots, water, sunscreen and bug spray.

Hockley Valley, Map 18

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Hockley Road parking lot, north side of Hockley Rd. and east of 2nd Line EHS.
DIRECTION: Go on Highway 410 north, this becomes Highway 10 north. After passing through Orangeville turn right on Hockley Road (7), shortly after passing 2nd Line EHS, BT parking lot is on the left.

Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Shafiq 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: 12 km

Description

Will hike parts of Hockley Valley trails; Glen Cross, Isabel East and Tom East connected by sections of main Bruce Trail. Bring 2 litres of water and snack. Hiking poles are strongly recommended, the distance may be shortened depending on weather conditions. Pace will vary due to hilly sections.
Bring bug spray and sun protection.
We just want to get out and enjoy the nature.

Looping through Sydenham series #3 of 9 hikes

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Organized Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Hike Leader(s): Terry Kimmerly

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

Description

Beaver Springs Side Trail, Sydenham Forest East Side Trail, Pines Side Trail and Clearview Side Trail Hikers meet at trailhead at 8:30AM, (go to Irish Block Road in the Sydenham section at km 64.9) or you can meet in Collingwood behind Tim’s for 7:30am to carpool.
The leader for the hike Terry Kimmerly (705-351-2494)

8:00 am Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 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, sunscreen, bug spray , snack and a drink and dress for the weather

9:15 Short Hike - Jordan Hollow

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park, Jordan Station

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 6 kms

Description

Hike the main and side trails around Jordan and Balls Falls.  Bring hiking boots, water, sunscreen and bug spray.

Dufferin Hi-Lands End-2-End Hike 3 of 4

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at roadside parking at km 15.2 on Hurontario St. south of Hwy 89. Shuttle to start at BTC parking area on 1st Line E. Map 20.

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, Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: From km 29.4 to 15.2, total distance 14.2 km. Map 20

Description

This is the third hike of four. The trail takes us over bridges and a boardwalk, to lookouts with views of the Boyne Valley, across steep ravines, through old orchards and open fields, and to more bridges and boardwalks through the Boyne Valley Provincial Park. Map 20.

Urban Walk: Warden Woods/Taylor Creek Park

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Meet outside Warden Subway station on Warden Avenue south of St Clair Avenue.

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 8 km

Description

Join us for a Level 1 evening walk through Warden Woods and Taylor Creek Park. Expect a pace of about 3.5 km/hour. We will end at Don Mills and Overlea where three bus routes run to the Bloor/Danforth Line 2 subway.

Limehouse Loop Hike

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Limehouse Parking Lot

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: 15 km

Description

 

Starting at the Limehouse Parking Lot, the hike will follow the main trail, the Canada Goose Side Trail, the Ridge Side Trail and the Todd Bardes Meadowland Side Trail to form at 15 km loop.  There will be regular breaks, including a lunch stop along the way.  Bring snacks, a lunch and plenty of water.  Please arrive at 9:15 am as we will depart promptly at 9:30 am.  An optional pub stop may follow the hike.

Car Hike: Rouge National Park Toronto

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Please park at parking lot in Zoo Road beside the trail head

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

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

Description

Will explore Toronto part of Rouge park along Rouge river and Little Rouge Creek,

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.

Looping through Sydenham #4 in 9

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Organized Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Hike Leader(s): Linda Finley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10.7km

Description

Start time: 8:30AM Rock Spring-KOA Side Trail, Boyd Crevice, Palisades Side Trail, Merle Gunby Side Trail, East Linton Side Trail and Frank Holley Side Trail. 4 of 9 hikes. Hikers meet at trailhead at 8:30AM. Contact leader to confirm exact location of meeting.

Rush Cove - Jackson Cove Loop

Hosting Club: Peninsula

Location (Google Maps): Rush Cove Parking Lot Map 37

Hike Leader(s): Barbara Reuber Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12.4 km

Description

We will hike along the main trail from Rush Cove to Jackson’s Cove and return via side trails – Cannon ST; Jackson’s Cove ST; Pease ST; Shoreline Access ST and Rush Cove ST.

Wear sturdy shoes and bring sunscreen, water and lunch. Expect to finish around 13:00, depending on the speed of the group.

9:00 Firemans Park to Woodend Loop

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 2

Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 15k

Description

Loop Hike on the trail to Woodend and back

Urban Hike: Nokiidaa Trail/Newmarket

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps):

East Gwillimbury GO Station (outside station building)

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Challenging, Flat
Distance: 9

Description

We will  hike south from East Gwillimbury GO Station to Fairy Lake and  historic Main Street in Newmarket. We will pass the remains of a swing railway bridge, the remains of an abandoned canal, and a diverse landscape. The walking is easy south on this Level 1 Hike to Fairy Lake where we loop around the lake with a scenic boardwalk trail on the east side and paved path leading into the historic downtown of Newmarket. We’ll stop in the historic downtown for refreshments at the Old Flame Brewery or alternative establishments and walk up Main Street to get the 2:50 train back towards Toronto’s Union Station.

We will take advantage of the GO Transit $10 Day Weekend Pass available only on smartphones. Those without a smart phone may purchase the pass from the Hike Leader at Union Station the morning of the hike. Those wishing to travel together will meet at Union Station in the Great Hall by the information desk (with the clock over it) to take the GO Train towards Barrie departing at 8:53 AM.

ROUTE MAP: https://onthegomap.com/s/507cjskh