Hike Schedule

Peninsula in 6 Challenger Series A Hike #6 Halfway Dump to Peninsula Terminus

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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

Peninsula Terminus 45.236000, -81.594000
Street Parking available

Hike Leader(s): Margaret O’Dell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk: 4 to 5 km/h, Fast: more than 5 km/h
Terrain: Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
Distance: 25.2 Km

Description

Hike #6 of 6 Halfway Log Dump to Peninsula Terminus

Peninsula in 6 Challenger Series
Complete 162.4 km section from Wiarton to Tobermory in 6 hikes.

• You must sign up for EACH hike individually. The series is spread-out over 2 weeks, and 3 weekends. You are not automatically accepted into either series as a whole.
• This hike series is intended for experienced distance hikers only. Hikers must demonstrate recent experience completing hikes exceeding 25 km over difficult terrain and at a brisk pace;
• If a hiker is unable to keep pace with the group, or finds the distance too challenging, their future hike registrations may be canceled by the hike leader.
• Be very aware of your ability to join this series.
• Hikes will average 4.5 km per hour including breaks, moving pace is 5 km per hour;
• Expect to be on-trail for 7 – 9 hours;
• Meeting time is scheduled for 7:00am; arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to the meeting time;
• Hikers must carry sufficient hydration, accessible snacks, lunch, first-aid kit, rain gear, extra socks, and possibly protective boot covers (i.e. bags);
• Hikers will be expected to participate in shuttling hikers to the start and to drive shuttlers back to their car. Responsibility will be shared equally;
• Any applicable parking fees will be shared within the group.

NEW TIME 8:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 10km

Description

Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. Register for each hike

Bring Poles bug spray water, snack, and dress for the weather

9:15 Short hike - Pelham Road, Short Hills

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Provincial Park, Pelham Road entrance

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.  Please check yourself for ticks after the hike.

LETCHWORTH STATE PARK, FLT LETCHWORTH BRANCH TRAIL

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot on Lakeshore Road at corner of Beatrice St., Fort Erie, Ontario

Hike Leader(s): Marion Hanover Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Fast
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 35 KM

Description

NOTE:  THIS HIKE IS EXTREME IN TERMS OF DISTANCE AND PACE.  Another Letchworth State Park hike will be hosted in September which will be moderate in pace and distance, thereby appealing to the average interest of this hiking community.

Letchworth State Park, renowned as the “Grand Canyon of the East,” is one of the most scenically magnificent areas in the eastern U.S. The Genesee River roars through the gorge over three major waterfalls between cliffs–as high as 600 feet in some places–surrounded by lush forests.

The plan is to meeting in Fort Erie at 6am and carpool 1.5 hours to Letchworth State Park.  At that point we will need to spot cars at either end of the park, taking approximately 1 hour.  Hikers must be able to hike 4.5 km/hour to cover 35 km over a 8-8.5 hour period.  There is an overall 1820 feet elevation gain along the trail.   The Letchworth Trail is a branch of the FLT.  For more about FLT (Finger Lakes Trail) https://fingerlakestrail.org/plan-hikes-finger-lakes-trail/about-the-finger-lakes-trail/

Proper documentation for travel to the USA is required.   Costs for gas, tolls and park entrance will be shared amongst participants in the vehicle that you will be car pooling in.

Barrow Bay Staircase, Peninsula

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Organized Hike
Location (Google Maps): Tim Horton’s, First Street Collingwood

Hike Leader(s): Dick Edwards Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 7 km

Description

This has a short shuttle. We will drive from Collingwood to Lions Head (2 hours) and follow Cty. Rd. 9 to km 67.9 at the junction of the Barrow Bay Side Trail which has now become the white blazed trail after printing Edition 31. We follow this NEW trail to a very steep descent down the Escarpment to the Georgian Bay shore. We then follow a moderately rugged path just inside the tree line for 2km along an unspoiled rocky shoreline. We then head back up via a steep zig zag among huge boulders until we meet a formerly impassable cliff, now conquered by a spectacular wooden staircase built in 2020 by volunteers from the Peninsula BTC. We will take a moment to appreciate the hard work and beautiful views before continuing on an easy peasy walk to our end point. The trail features cliffs, spectacular lookouts, and dense forests. A long drive home but what a spectacular new section of our fabulous footpath to have experienced. Bring snacks, lunch and water. Available parking: S Shore Rd.

Good Companions - Dundas Valley from Sanctuary Park (Note: 9:30 Start Time)

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

Parking lot for Sanctuary Park – See map and address below (if parking lot is full, park on adjacent side streets)

Hike Leader(s): Ted Bossence Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 8 km

Description

From Sanctuary Park we will hike the Spring Creek trail and parts of the Sawmill trail to the Trail Centre.  After a break, (washrooms “should” be available at the trail centre) we will walk to the south side of the rail trail and take the Main Loop, Sulphur Creek, local access trails and rail trail back to the parking lot.

Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time.  I will be leaving at 9:30 am.  Bring water, sunscreen, insect repellant, a first aid kit and a snack.  Poles are highly recommended due to the number of hills and some hills may be slippery if it has rained recently.  I will cancel the hike in case of rain.  Please check your email the evening before the hike in case of a cancellation.  If you must cancel after the 3:30pm Tuesday cut-off time I will be sending contact info on the Tuesday.

WEDNESDAY WALKERS -Kolapore to Metcalfe

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet in the Metcalfe Rock parking lot, just south of km 27.9, Map 25, Edition 31

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Length of Hike: 5.5kms

Description

We will meet in the Metcalfe Rock parking lot and then arrange ourselves to shuttle to the Kolapore Parking lot.  The hike starts by getting some road walking out of the way. Then it’s a varied walk past pasture/field/meadow, through cedar stands and under deciduous forest canopy to the base of Metcalfe Rock. Please bring 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.

NEW TIME 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 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, sunscreen, bug spray , snack and a drink and dress for the weather

Urban Walk: Valley View and Maple view Parks Thornhill 31

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Parking lot at the corner of Bayview Ave, and Sycamore Dr. South of Highway 7
Sycamore Dr. is 2 blocks south of highway 7,parking lot is across plaza of Dollarama and Star box

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

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

Description

We will explore Valleyview and Maple view parks, and  walk  along  German Mill Creek,

Beaver Valley End-to-End Hike 7 of 9

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 10th Line parking area south of where the trail crosses the road, km 27.9, Map 25 (Ed. 31). Shuttle to start at 3rd Line.

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: 39.9 – 27.9 + 0.1 to parking = 11.5 km total

Description

This is the seventh hike in the series and will offer views of Georgian Bay, Duncan Crevice Caves, Pinnacle Rock Nature Reserve, Pinnacle Rock, Mill Creek.

9:15 Short hike - Jordan Hollow

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
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.

Car Hike: Toronto E2E in 4 and biodiversity badge (4of4)

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Km 48.4 Boston Mills. Map 14, coordinates N 43.750866,W 79.951452

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 12 km

Description

The fourth and last hike in the series. Badge day. Look at the first hike in the series in the hikes calendar, April  19 to read the hike description.

Bus Hike: International Hike - Niagara Gorge & Goat Island

Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:00
Return to City Time: 18:30
Departure Point: Kipling Departure Point

Optional Items
Rainbow Bridge Pedestrian Toll ($1.00)

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): The bus will drop us off in Niagara Falls, Canada and we will hike to and across the Rainbow Bridge to the USA.

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales, Celia Ho, Smadar Junkin, Jacquie Van Dyke Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

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

Description

Join us for an International Hike adventure where we will hike across the Rainbow Bridge to the Niagara State Park and descend into the Niagara Gorge Trails downriver from the Falls. Recommended for experienced hikers as some parts will be more technically challenging and some boulder hopping and a steep staircase will be involved. From the site of the Schoellkopf Power plant we will have good views of the Rainbow Bridge and the Horseshoe Falls. Before returning to the Canadian side will hike a portion of Goat Island for a closeup view of the American Falls. You will need to bring (1) a $1.00 coin for the pedestrian bridge toll to be collected by automated tollgate before exiting Canada and (2) a valid Canadian Passport. The Hike Leaders will verify all hikers have a valid passport as you check in and board the bus. There will be two groups – a moderate pace with Tom and Celia and a faster pace with Smadar and Jacquie. For day travel to the USA emergency medical medical insurance coverage, available for a few dollars, is strongly recommended.

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: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 14-17 km

Description

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

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.

9:00 Easy Does it Hike

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Park at McGarr Realty, 5 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. We’ll walk in the area on city streets and local paths.

Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 3km

Description

Enjoy a short walk in downtown St Catharines

Louth Conservation

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Louth Conservation parking lot, hike to Rockway and back

Hike Leader(s): Vince Zvonar Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 14

Description

7 Rivers Hike Series - #5 of 7 - Noisy River

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at roadside parking on County Road 9 south of Dunedin.

Hike Leader(s): Margery Cruise Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 10.2 km

Description

We will hike south from CR 9 on the main trail, cross the Noisy River and hike to where the trail reaches a short gravel road off of Lavender Hill Rd. Then we will turn around and follow the trail north to our cars.
Directions: from CR 89, north on CR 124 to to Grey CR 9, east to roadside parking on the right.
This is Seven Rivers (aka Headwaters) series consists of 7 hikes: 3 North and 4 South. Hikers completing all 7 hikes in this series will be eligible to purchase a Seven Rivers Hike Series Badge from Dufferin Hi-Land BTC.

THE BMBTC CAKE WALK - Leisurely Pace

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

Hike Leader(s): Flo Kusiak Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 4 km

Description

GROUP 2- The Shorter hike. Description: We will drive to km 14.1 on 9/10 Sideroad and park the cars to begin the hike. We will hike north to km 16 and will meet up with Hike #1 group at the picnic table. After lunch we will retrace our steps back to the cars. Bring lunch and water. We provide the cake!

Sydenham Series #3- Massie Hills to Woodford Re-Do

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land, Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): BTC parking lot off 6th Concession South (west side of road) north of Sideroad 3, south of Sideroad 6. BTC Map 29. 44.509124, -80.810665. Please arrive at 9:45 am.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely, Strenuous
Distance: 19 kms

Description

Join us on the third of our 10 Sydenham E2E Series shuttle hikes.  Peaceful rural Ontario.  Woods.  Rocky technical terrain.  Very, very wet and muddy at Bognor Marsh.  Some road walking.  Please bring a garbage bag and a change of footwear for the shuttle (we will be very muddy) and please be prepared to drive fellow hikers before or after the hike.  Please bring a smile, 2L of water, a warm drink, sunblock, a snack and a lunch.  It’s a touch early for bugs but be ready for them too just in case.  Hiking boots mandatory.  Poles and gaiters recommended.  Please arrive at 9:45 am to be prepared to shuttle at 10:00 am sharp.  Please visit the BTC website to see what should be in your back pack including your own first aid kit, an extra pair of socks and plastic bags to wear over your feet inside your boots in case you get a footer.

Car Hike: Dufferin Hi-Lands 4 of 4 - Cancelled

Hosting Club: Toronto, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land, Map 21

Hike Leader(s): Al Brown Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 11 km

Description

We will complete the last portion of the Dufferin Hi-Land section passing through stream valleys and rolling farmland. After the hike all are invited to join the hike leaders for refreshments in Creemore.

On completion of the hike badges will be given out to those who completed the entire section and requested them. Badges cost about $10 (price to be confirmed). Speak to the hike leader on hike 3 of 4 if you want a badge.

To get to the meeting place go north on Hwy 10 to Primrose. Continue north on Prince of Wales Rd to River Road. Turn right and go about 5 km to Centre Road. Turn left and go about 8 km to Lavender. Turn right and go about 0.5 km to the cemetery

Car Hike: Scotsdale Farm

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Scotsdale Farm, Map 13

Hike Leader(s): Al Brown Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 10 km

Description

We will complete a loop hike on the mail Bruce Trail and side trails. The route follows old farm lanes and trails mostly under the forest canopy. Terrain conditions vary and include rocky sections and glacial formations. After the hike those interested are invited to meet at the Sheppard’s Crook or a nearby coffee shop in Georgetown for refreshments.

The hike start time is set at 11:00 am to allow hikers the option of visiting the Georgetown farmers market before the hike. The farmers market is located in the centre of old Georgetown and runs from early morning to about noon.

Directions: From the 4o1 go north on Trafalgar Road pasts Georgetown. Trafalgar merges with Hwy 7 for about 3 km then separates to the right at the village of Silver Creek. From the stop light at Silver Creek go north on Trafalgar about 1 km to the entrance of Scotsdale Farm on your right. Drive in to the parking area about half a km.