Hike Schedule

Niagara Glen Short and Sassy

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

Niagara Glen, 3050 Niagara Parkway, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Hike Leader(s): Craig Sim Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6-7k (approximate)

Description

Loop hike in beautiful Niagara Glen, NOT using Whirlpool Trail. We meet in between Niagara Glen parking lot and building near lot.  Pay parking or Niagara parks pass. Trail ranges from moderate to quite rocky, has hills and stairs. Watch footing. Lots of boulders and great views close to Niagara River. We descend steel stairs before and after hike. Wear hiking boots or shoes. Bring water, snack, appropriate layered clothing for the weather and rain gear. Optional beverage/food after.  Niagara Glen is close to both Butterfly Conservatory and Floral Clock.

Car Hike: Spring Ephemerals Hike In Terra Cotta Conservation Area

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Terra Cotta Conservation Area Winston Churchill Blvd. North of the King Rd
Parking on the side of the road where the Caledon Rail Trail crosses Winston Churchill Blvd.

Hike Leader(s): Patricia Lynn McFerran Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 8-10km

Description

This leisurely hike through the conservation area will give us an opportunity to see a variety of spring wild flowers and other local flora. Maybe even a few invasive species.
If you are interested in starting to collect the requirements for your TBTC Biodiversity Naturalist badge this is a great way to get going. There’s lots to see along the trails. The terrain shifts as we walk through the area and so do the plants we will see. Download I naturalist , Merlin or Seek on your phone to help with identification. There are some interesting sites within the conservation area too, including old brick works, a sugar shack, and a waterfall.
Please dress for the weather, this is a rain or shine hike but I am hoping for sunshine!
Bring your camera or phones, snacks, water, sunscreen and bug spray You never know what the the beginning of May will bring.

Car Hike: Dufferin fundraiser, 4 hikes. Stained Glass Badge

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Mono Community Centre, west of km 72.2 Caledon. Coordinates N 44.026195,W 80.071516

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

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 14.1 km

Description

This is a fundraiser hiking series of 4 hikes. The funds will be collected by the Toronto Club and will be moved to the Dufferin Club. Registered hikers will earn the new Stain Glass Badge. The registration is for all 4 days. May 2, 3, 9, 10. The badges will be given by the hike leader on the last day.
you will be allowed to miss one hike. Please let the leader know before the day that you will be missing the hike, keep a log of the hike. It needs to be completed before the May 9, 2024.

the hike is marked as BRISK- expected moving pace is 4.5 km per hours.

the fees will go to support the Dufferin Club which supports the the Bruce Trail Conservancy “ preserving a ribbon of wilderness for everyone for ever״.

At this hike  the registration is limited to Bruce Trail Conservancy members.
hikers are expected to follow all Covid 19 guidelines and stay home if they have symptoms.
arrive 15 minutes early, bring 2 litres of water. We will have one break for snack/ lunch.
meeting points will be sent to the participants of these hikes. Everyone is expected to take part in the car shuttle.

Dufferin E2E Stained Glass Series in 4 Hikes

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): On Mulmur-Nottawasaga Townline, 550m east of Lavender Hill Rd., at the cemetery. Do NOT block cemetery gate. GPS N44.268777, W80.156810

Hike Leader(s): Jacquie Van Dyke Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 14km

Description

This is an E2E Dufferin fundraiser Stained Glass series in 4 hikes. The hikes vary in distance 12 – 14km and will be hiked at a moderate pace. The funds will be collected by the Toronto Club and will be moved to the Dufferin Club. The registration date, beginning March 2 at 8:30am, will be for all hikes (May 2, 9, 16, 23). Hikers who qualify for the Stained Glass badge will received it from the hike leader at the end of the last hike. You can miss one hike but please let the hike leader know ahead of time and ensure it is made up before May 23.

Hikers are expected to follow all Covid 19 guidelines and stay home if they have symptoms.

Please arrive at least 15 minutes early (by 8:30am) to ensure you’re organized and ready to leave at 8:45am. Please bring a minimum of 2L of water, enough food to last the hike, and bug repellent.

Everyone is expected to participate in the car shuttles.

Peninsula Bruce Trail Club: End-to-End 18-Day Hiking Series - Please read description before registering

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Peninsula

Location (Google Maps): Hike 1 – Meeting Location – Wiarton Bluewater Park

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Difficult, Moderate
Distance: Varies by hike

Description

Event Type: Multi-Day Hike

Open to Bruce Trail Conservancy (BTC) Members Only.

Non-members can join by signing up for a one-year BTC membership [$75] before registering at Bruce Trail Conservancy Memberships.

Participant Limit: Maximum of 30 participants, including the hike leader and sweep(s).

Scheduled Dates:

• May 2, 3, 16, 17, 30, 31, 2024
• June 13, 14, 27, 28, 2024
• September 5, 6, 19, 20, 2024
• October 3, 4, 17, 18, 2024

Registration Fees:

• BTC Members: $200
  • Includes Bus Shuttle, Bruce Peninsula National Park (BPNP) Fees, and Badge Fee
• To Confirm Your Registration E-transfer $200 to HikeWithPBTC@gmail.com
• Note: No refunds, hiker substitutions, or guest hikers.

Hike Leadership:

• Led by PBTC Certified Hike Leader(s) and Sweep(s).
• Pace: Moderate/Medium
• Terrain: Moderate/Difficult
• Average Hike Distance: Approximately 8 – 12 KM per day, [one of the hikes is 14 KM]

Hike Overview:

• Complete the Peninsula section of the Bruce Trail over 18 hikes.
• Direction: Northbound from Wiarton to Tobermory.
• Group Hike Format: Participants commit to the entire series.
• Intermediate hikers comfortable with moderate challenges, including longer distances and elevation gains.
• Expected Pace: 3 km/hr over 8 – 12km, with the longest section being 14km.
• Total Distance: Approximately 165km with no dropout points.
• Time allocated for photography and appreciating the local flora and fauna.

Participant Requirements:

• Assess and ensure physical fitness for group hiking.
• Attire: Proper hiking boots, layered clothing for varying weather, and wet weather gear. Hiking poles recommended.
• Essentials: Sufficient food [lunch], snacks and water for a full day, bug spray.
• Breaks: Morning, 15-30 minute on-trail lunch, and afternoon breaks, weather-dependent.
• Participant is required to sign a BTC Waiver of Liability

Fee:

• Covers bus shuttle, BPNP fees, and badge fee.
• Surplus, if any, supports Peninsula Bruce Trail Club’s hike program

Transportation:

• Bus shuttle to trailhead and from end of hike, avoiding car shuttles.
• Typical Meeting Time: Around 9 AM, with return times varying based on daily hiking distance and bus schedule.

Environmental Responsibility:

• Adherence to Leave No Trace principles.
• Collective effort in trail cleanliness.
• Note: Dogs are not permitted on this hike.

Accommodations:

• Early reservations recommended.
• Suggested locations: Near meeting points or centrally in Lion’s Head.
• Options include motels, campgrounds, hostels, and B&Bs.

Schedule and Communication:

• Detailed itinerary sent prior to each two-day hike segment.
• Schedule subject to change.

Join us for this memorable hiking adventure and be part of a community dedicated to preserving and enjoying the natural beauty of the Bruce Trail.