Hike Schedule

Milton Escarpment Brow

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hilton Falls CA parking lot. 4985 Campbellville Road, Milton, L7P 0G3

Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery Sections Likely, Slippery and Steep Sections, Strenuous
Distance: 16 kms

Description

Join us on a shuttle hike taking in part of the Vanderleck Side Trail and Main Trail at 17 Sideroad to and including the Philip Gosling Side Trail in the Hilton Falls Conservation Area.  Great views from the cliffs of the land to the southeast including Toronto.  The terrain includes some of the rockiest sections of the Bruce Trail and it will be slippery, muddy and icy.  Icers and hiking boots mandatory.  Poles highly recommended.  Admission fee at Hilton Falls CA payable and reservation required on the Conservation Halton website.  Please be respectful of the interior of your fellow hiker’s car by bringing a change of footwear and a garbage bag for the shuttle at the end of the hike.  While we will be hiking in the Hilton Falls CA, we will not be taking in the Falls themselves.  Please be at the Hilton Falls CA parking lot ready to shuttle at 8:45 sharp.  Please bring a smile, a warm drink, lunch and a snack.

11:00 am Gerry Berkhout Trail in Fenwick

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

Meet at Centennial Park on Church St in Fenwick. Park in first parking lot. After the hike we can go to the Grill on Canboro for refreshments. This is a flat walk, minimal if any mud. Bring water and dress for the weather.

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 7-8kms

Description

This will be an in/out hike.  We’ll walk for an hour and then turn around. The terrain is flat (this was an old railway line) and in most sections will be dry.  If you have any medical condition that you think I should know about, please see me the morning of the hike.

Sunday Social Hike - Snowshoe out and back on rail trail

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Snowshoe 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

Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing.
Distance: 5 km

Description

We will meet at the Galaxy Cinema to carpool to Ben Allen and snowshoe west on the Georgian Bluffs rail trail and then return. Depending on snow conditions and the amount of snowmobile traffic, conditions will vary. If unable to register or for information contact the hike leader at w.snel2@gmail.com or landline (519) 470-0584.

9:00 am Hydro Hill Training

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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

Lockhart Drive, St Catharines, by the large yellow swing gate.

Hike Leader(s): Suzanne Gourluck Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 6 kms

Description

This challenging “hike” is intended for those wishing to train for future challenging hikes. Choose your own pace to go up and down the moderately steep hill in 90 min with a brief flat walk partway through. The terrain is a hard packed gravel surface. Bring water, hiking poles, snack and dress for the weather.

9:00 Beamsville Hike

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Kinsmen Park in Beamsville, in the parking lot.

Hike Leader(s): Kathleen Manson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Fast
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: Approximately 10 km

Description

Dress for the weather, brink icers if it drops below freezing again.  Gaiters are recommended for the mud.

This will be in and out but utilizing other trails to add some loops.

Jones Falls Loop followed by Pot Luck Lunch

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Snowshoe Hike
Location (Google Maps): Memorial Forest. At the end of Young’s Drive

Hike Leader(s): Sheri Hatcher Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: Approximately 6 – 7 km

Description

Weather permitting, we will walk along the Pottawatomi River, crossover a field and join the Blue Trail. We will then ascend through a crevasse to the Main Trail along the top of the escarpment. We will head to Jones Falls and explore the area. We will then take the Merle Gunby Side Trail loop and join up with the Main Trail again. This  hike ends with a steep descent back to the parking lot.  We will gather for a pot luck lunch following the hike. I will provide the hot soup and drinks. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time.  Please contact me through the built in Contact the Hike Leader option if you have any questions or unable to register.

Great Esker & Duff Pit Side Trails in Silver Creek

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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

Meet where the Bruce Trail Eighth Line Side Trail meets the Eighth Line North of Georgetown

Hike Leader(s): Victoria Best 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 Sections Likely, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 12 km

Description

Hike the Great Esker and Duff Pit Side Trails.
The hike distance will be reduced if hiking conditions are poor. Dress appropriately for the weather and for slippery trail conditions and rocks. Bring food and water, hiking boots, icers, and no dogs please.
Directions to Meeting Place: From where Trafalgar Road merges with Hwy 7 in Georgetown, drive north 3.4 km and then turn right onto 22 Side Rd and then left on Eighth Line. Continue along Eighth Line until you see the blue blazes for the Eighth Line Side Trail. Note: you can not access the meeting place driving south on Eighth Line from the 27 Side Rd because it is closed in the winter.
Please arrive at 9:45 for hike start time of 10:00 AM. Register using the hiking schedule. Cancellations the morning of the hike please call 905-257-6815.

Urban Walk: Valley View Park Thornhill

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Parking lot at the corner of Bayview Ave, and Sycamore Dr. South of Highway 7

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly
Distance: 7-8 km

Description

We will explore Valleyview and Huntington park and walk  along  German Mill Creek,

It is winter time and trail is hilly bring proper clothing, ,hiking boots ,and ice cleats.

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, Icers and dress for the weather

Black Bank Challenge

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Dufferin Hi-Land Section, Map 21. Meet at roadside parking on the east side of Centre Road about 1 Km south of Dufferin Rd 21.

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Moderate
Distance: 4.4 km; Short hike 3.0 km

Description

We will hike down Black Bank hill and continue on the Main Trail to Dufferin Rd 21 and back. Black Bank hill usually has a very large snow drift at the top of the hill at this time of year. Snowshoes may be essential. Icers could be required depending on conditions. Bring water and snacks.

Hamilton Soupfest

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Bayfront Park to Hamilton Convention centre

Hike Leader(s): Jill Parratt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 4.5

Description

Meet 9:45 for a 10am start, at Bayfront Park parking lot.

We will walk along side Bay St N to the Hamilton Convention Centre.

The Hamilton Soupfest supports Living Rock Youth Centre. It starts at 11:30. $20 for 4 soup samples. Tickets can be bought in advance online or at the Centre.

After soup, voting and fun we will walkback to Bayfront Park.

Jill Parratt

Forest Bathing - Winter on the Cam Snell Side Trail & Main Trail in north part of Hockley Valley Nature Reserve

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Hike departs at 10:00 am from Dunby Rd. parking lot – km 67.8, BTC Reference Guide, edition 31, Map 18. Car pooling advised to help the environment and fit into the parking area.

Hike Leader(s): Janice McClelland Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8.8 km

Description

Please note the 10 am start time to accommodate potential winter driving conditions. This 8.8 km Forest Bathing hike will take us south on the main Bruce Trail, from Dunby Rd. through a pleasant re-forested area with scenic views, to the forests of the Hockley Valley Nature Reserve and the junction with the Isabel East Side Trail. We then head back north and take the Cam Snell Side Trail, observing the state of the stream in winter, before turning east through woodlands to re-join the main Bruce Trail and return to our start point. Key words for this walk could be forest, stream, some long steepish sections and learn why this is called the Cam Snell Side Trail! We will hope for good weather for driving and hiking. Bring beverage and lunch. Be prepared to bring icers and/or snowshoes, as required for trail conditions. This hike qualifies for earning the much coveted, artistic CHBTC 60th combo anniversary badges. Potential coffee/snack/lunch cafe stop to warm up after the hike.

Balsam Wetland

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Register in person the 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: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6 km

Description

This is a linear hike involving a car shuttle. Starting at the BTC parking lot off Cty. Rd. 91, we will head east along the blue blazed trail to join the former Duntroon View Side Trail (now a white blazed trail), passing deep crevices along the way. The trail follows along the locally dubbed “Walker Walkway” adjacent to the Duntroon Quarry where operations are clearly visible. We will then enter the newly acquired Balsam Wetlands Nature Reserve where we will meander our way through mixed forest until we reach the gently rolling hills of the cross-country ski network. We follow this trail to a dense pine forest and out to farmers fields. Bring a snack and water. Please be prepared with icers’s or snowshoes. Map 22 Ed. 30

9:00 Woodend to Glendale Bridge and back

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

Hike Leader(s): Karen Limardi Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5K +

Description

Hike along the historic 3rd canal to the present bridge at Glendale and return along the same route

Winter Wednesday Walkers - Graham's Hill South CANCELLED

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet in the parking area on 12th Concession A/Graham’s Hill Road, km 74.2, Map 26, Edition 31.

Hike Leader(s): Glenda Collings Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Some steep sections
Length of Hike: Approx. 5 km

Description

We will hike south on the main trail from the Graham’s Hill parking area through mature hardwood forest.  If it’s a sunny day the tall trees and their shadows on the snow is  magical.  On winter hikes we may encounter bare ground, light snow, deep snow, or ice.  Please bring snowshoes and icers to our Winter Wednesday Walkers outings.  Wear appropriate clothing for the weather plus water and a snack.

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.

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.

Cancelled: Good Companions: Burlington Beachfront

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Beaver Valley
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps):

Burlington Public Library, Central Branch, off New Street. Parking lot directly behind the library.

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

Meeting at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start, in the parking lot directly behind the Central Branch, Burlington Public Library.  An urban  hike.  We will take the footpath towards the lake front, through Spencer Park and along the lake towards the canal lift bridge.  The temperature and weather will determine how far we will go as winds from the lake can be cold and strong.  Dress in layers.  Bring fluids and a snack.

Urban Walk: Valley View Park Thornhill

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Parking lot at the corner of Bayview Ave, and Sycamore Dr. South of Highway 7

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly
Distance: 7-8 km

Description

We will explore Valleyview and Huntington park and walk  along  German Mill Creek,

It is winter time and trail is hilly bring proper clothing, ,hiking boots ,and ice cleats.

9:00 am Jordan to Moyer/Louth

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan

Hike Leader(s): Suzanne Gourluck Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: :10 km

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
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park, 3039 King St., Jordan Station

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~ 6kms

Description

Hike the main and side trails around Jordan and Ball’s Falls. Bring hiking boots, water and icers. This hike qualifies for the Winter badge. See website for details. https://niagarabrucetrail.club/badges/

Coach Trip: Winter Weekend in Gatineau Park, Quebec, March 1 to 4

Trip Information
Departure Time: 07:00
Return to City Time: 20:30
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup

Trip Activities
Cross-country ski: adult ($22)
Cross-country ski: youth (13 to 17) or senior (60+) ($17)
Snowshoe: adult ($12)
Snowshoe: youth (13 to 17) or senior (60+) ($9)

Optional Items

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Coach Trips
Location (Google Maps): Gatineau Park

Hike Leader(s): Martina Furrer, Nijole Mockevicius, George Lennon and Tim Wainwright Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Terrain: Hilly, Variable

Description

Join us for an awesome weekend of cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and winter hiking in beautiful Gatineau Park. Explore over 200 km of ski trails (classic and skate), 80 km of snowshoe trails, and 11 km of winter walking trails. Enjoy two full days and two half days in the park. Guided snowshoe hikes (two levels) each day.

Transportation: We will travel in a luxury highway coach equipped with a washroom. Coach fare is $170 for adults and children over 12, $100 for children 12 and under. Bus will depart at 7 AM on Friday March 1 from 10 York Mills Rd. We plan to be back in Toronto between 8 and 9 PM on Monday March 4.

Accommodation: We will be staying at the Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown on the Ottawa River. It’s walking distance to downtown Ottawa (shops, restaurants, and the Rideau Canal Skateway) and a 15-minute drive from the Gatineau Park Visitor Centre in Old Chelsea. Accommodation cost is $496.26 per room or $248.13 per person based on double occupancy, in standard hotel rooms with two double beds. Single occupancy costs the same: $496.26 per room. These rates include three nights’ accommodation and three hot breakfasts. Prices include all taxes and fees. Gratuity is extra.

Extra costs: Lunches, dinners, and trail passes are not included in the above prices. All participants will need to pack lunch for Friday. We will have a group dinner at the Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown on Friday. Saturday and Sunday evenings pick from any of the many restaurants in downtown Ottawa or downtown Gatineau. Trail fees are: $22 for adult skiers, $17 for youth and senior skiers (13 to 17, and 60+), $12 for adult snowshoers, and $9 for youth and senior snowshoers (13 to 17, and 60+). Access to all trails is free for children 12 and under. You may be asked to purchase your trail passes online or on site yourself.

Cancellation policy: The trip will not be cancelled due to weather. We are hoping for lots of snow and winter temperatures. If there isn’t enough snow to ski and/or snowshoe, we will hike. Coach fares are non-refundable.

Registration instructions:

1. Reserve and pay for your seat on the coach via this webpage starting at 8pm on Sunday October 22, 2023. Ensure you and your roommate book your seats at the same time. Enter your roommate’s name in the Additional Information field on the registration form.
2. You or your roommate must then call the Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown (1-800-265-8550)  or go to https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.67015.html?groupId=M21NI9V4 to reserve your room. If you are booking a room for two people online, click on the Edit button (top right), then set the number of adults to 2, then click on the Update button, then scroll down and click on the Submit button. On the next screen, enter the required information, including your credit card details, then click on the Make Reservation button. If you book your room by phone then let the hotel staff know you are with the Toronto Bruce Trail Club; this will ensure you get the group discount. The hotel will only accept one reservation per room.

Thirty-five rooms  have been reserved for our group. Please book your seat on the coach and your hotel room at the same time. If you wish to share a room but do not have a roommate, please do not book your seat until you have found a roommate. If you need help finding a roommate, contact Martina.

Peninsula out & back (km17.9-25)

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet at parking at km25 on Boundary Rd (Jones Bluff Side Trail)
ED 31 Map 36

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

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Some rocky footing, Some steep sections, Strenuous
Length of Hike: 14.2

Description

In this out and back hike we will park at km25 and hike southbound to Malcolm Bluff Lookout and then re-trace our steps back to our cars.

Please bring water and snacks. Icers may still needed. Check the weather that day and please dress accordingly.

Car Hike: Wilder Forest Uxbridge

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): 2499 Brock Road, Uxbridge, ON there is a free parking when you enter the road off brock road beside Horse training facility

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 14-17KM

Description

We will explore Wilder forest and  the beautiful scenery of Uxbridge forests.

McCluskey's Rock

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

Hike Leader(s): Annette Sandberg Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8 km

Description

We will park on Sideroad 7B at km 43.5 in the Beaver Valley section. The in/out hike proceeds north on the white blazed trail which winds along the top of the escarpment before descending through a crack to the bottom. We then climb to the top again before descending once more to km 39.3. We get to enjoy it all over again as we retrace our steps back to the cars. Bring a snack or lunch and water.