Hike Schedule

Blue Mountain End to End in 3 Hikes ~ Stained Glass Fundraiser Badge

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains, Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps):

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: 22.8 km

Description

This series of hikes is a Fundraiser series for the Blue Mountains Bruce Trail Club. All proceeds fund the activities of the Club directly. You are signing up for all 3 hikes, and must be present for all the hikes to receive the special fundraising badge.

Hikers will receive a schedule of the Itinerary for all 3 hikes upon registration. Each Hike is 22-23 Km. The GPS coordinates for Hike on Day #1 are provided here. We will be starting the hike from Maple Lane, at the Blue Mountains Beaver Valley Boundary

• This hike series is intended for experienced distance hikers only; hikes will be lead at a brisk to fast pace. Be 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 4-5 hours;
• Meeting time is scheduled for 7:00am so that we’re on the trail at the earliest part of the day and avoid the heat in the afternoons;
• You must arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to the meeting time to organize shuttle; all participants will be expected to participate in the shuttle;
• Any applicable parking fees will be shared within the group.
• Hikers must carry sufficient hydration, accessible snacks, small lunch, first-aid kit, rain gear, extra socks, bug spray, etc; Check the weather as you pack your gear;
• If you have any questions or concerns, please use the Contact the Hike Leader above.

Urban Walk: Whitby to Oshawa

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

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 10 km

Description

Please join me under the clock in the Great Hall of Union Station by 9:05 am.  We will take the eastbound Lakeshore train departing 9:20 AM, arriving in Whitby at 10:13 AM.  If you prefer to drive, please meet at the north entrance of Whitby Go Station near the washrooms and the ticket counter.

Please check out the GO Transit website and consider purchasing a one day pass for $10.
We will hike south to the lake and east to Oshawa along the Waterfront Trail for an estimated distance of 10 km.  We will pass through several parks in Whitby and Oshawa along the way.

While in Oshawa we will take Durham Region Transit to the Fox and the Goose pub and to Oshawa GO so please bring your Presto card and / or cash fare.  Please bring sun screen, bug spray, a light snack and at least 2 liters of water.

Here is a map of our route: Whitby to Oshawa

Sydenham E2E Stained Glass Fundraising Series in 8 Hikes

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto, Sydenham
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Km 20.7, on the shoulders of 6th Concession S. GPS N44.507399, W80.810098

Hike Leader(s): Jacquie Van Dyke

Pace: Brisk, Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: Distances will be approximately 20-25km per day, spread over 8 hikes, for a total of 175km.

Description

This Sydenham Stained Glass E2E Fundraising hike series will be spread over 8 days, covering approximately 175km. The funds paid will be collected by the Toronto Bruce Trail Club and transferred to the Sydenham Club to help with the club’s expenses and the pledge of maintaining “The Ribbon of Wilderness for Everyone Forever.” The registration date of March 3 at 9:00pm is for all 8 group hikes. Participants completing this series will receive the Hart’s Tongue Fern badge (designed by Joe Borges) at the end of the last hike. Life aside from hiking does happen and you may miss 2 hikes but please let the hike leader know ahead of time and make it up before June 20, 2024.

A hike schedule will be sent late-May to all participants. Hikes will range in distance of 20-25km, hiking at an average speed of 3-5km/hour, depending on trail & weather conditions.

Please arrive by 8:00am for each hike to get organized and to be ready to begin the car shuttle at 8:15. All hikers are expected to participate fairly in the car shuttles. 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 note: available transportation back to your vehicle is very limited in this section. It’s going to get warm/hot so please be prepared with enough food to last the hike, a minimum of 2L of hydration, bug repellent, and hiking gear appropriate for the weather/conditions. We’ll have a short morning break and also a lunch break on each hike.

Spring Birds and Blooms

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Peninsula
Category: Birding
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the parking lot at the intersection of Highway 6 and Dyers Bay Road at 8:30 a.m. We will car pool to the Cottrill Lake ST parking area to begin our hike.

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

Pace: Fast, Leisurely, Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~3 1/2 KM

Description

Join Bird Enthusiast – Peter Rasberry – for a Spring Birds and Blooms hike on the Cottrill Lake Side Trail. This should be peak time for both spring wildflowers and bird migration. The hike pace is slow and will be a “walk, stop and talk” type of hike. This provides an opportunity to identify and appreciate all that nature is offering us! The terrain is rocky but relatively flat on Cottrill Lake Side Trail. At the end of Cottrill Lake Side Trail, we will decide as a group, whether we return to our starting point by walking on Britain Lake Road, or hiking the more rugged terrain with lots of “ups and downs” on the Anne and Clayton Roberts Side Trail to the Main Trail. Both options complete the loop at the Cottrill Side Trail parking area. Distance for both options is about the same ~ 3 ½ km. Dress according to the weather. Bring snacks, water, cameras, binoculars, field guides, and insect repellent. Hike finish should be about 11:30 a.m.

Map 40. Bruce Trail Reference Guide Edition 31

Spring Birds and Blooms #2

Hosting Club: Peninsula
Category: Birding
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the parking lot at the intersection of Highway 6 and Dyers Bay Road at 8:30 am, and car pool to the Cottrill Lake ST parking area where we begin our hike.

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy, Moderate
Distance: ~3 1/2km

Description

Open Registration “Spring Birds and Blooms – Join Bird Enthusiast – Peter Rasberry – for a Spring Birds and Blooms hike on the Cottrill Lake Side Trail. This should be peak time for both spring wildflowers and bird migration. The hike pace is slow and will be a “walk, stop and talk” type of hike. This provides an opportunity to identify and appreciate all that nature is offering us! The terrain is rocky but relatively flat on Cottrill Lake Side Trail. At the end of Cottrill Lake Side Trail, we will decide as a group, whether we return to our starting point by walking on Britain Lake Road, or hiking the more rugged terrain with lots of “ups and downs” on the Anne and Clayton Roberts Side Trail to the Main Trail. Both options complete the loop at the Cottrill Side Trail parking area. Distance for both options is about the same ~ 3 ½ km. Dress according to the weather. Bring snacks, water, cameras, binoculars, field guides, and insect repellent. Hike finish should be about 11:30 a.m. Bruce Trail Reference Guide Edition 31.

PBTC Tree Badge Pilot Hike #2

Hosting Club: Peninsula

Location (Google Maps): Parking lot on Jackson’s Cove Rd at the top of the hill just to the west of the trail [44.939536, -81.133319]

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate

Description

Join us for the 2nd tree badge pilot hike to help us establish the requirements for the badge. The tree badge will be the next in a series of conservation badges that include the birder badges, fern badge and orchid badge. This hike will allow you to test the requirements for the badge.  The badge requirements are at the end of this hike description.  The badge requires the use of the iNaturalist app  – if you aren’t already part of the iNaturalist Bruce Trail Conservancy Project, please get the app before the hike, see details here: https://brucetrail.org/what-we-do/#iNaturalist

PBTC volunteer and hike leader Jeannine Krait will lead the hike and share her knowledge of trees on the Peninsula to support hikers as they try out the Tree Badge requirement.

We will meet at the Jackson’s Cove parking lot [44.939536, -81.133319] and hike the main trail to Jackson Cove Side Trail and back on the Jackson Cove Side Trail.  If there is time and interest, we may extend the hike along the main trail. Our pace will be slow as we focus on tree identification. Bring a snack and water. Be prepared for variable weather and dress for the conditions on the day of the hike.

Draft Tree Badge Requirements:

There is no time limit for completing the badge requirements. All observations must be from the main trail or sides trails of the Peninsula section or on a PBTC-organized hike.

1. Photograph, identify and document 25 different tree species along the Peninsula section of the Bruce Trail. Your list must include at least 1 tree in each of the following categories:

• Deciduous
• Coniferous

• Mast Tree– produces food for wildlife or human foragers through periodic booms in seed production. A key characteristic of mast trees is that their seed production becomes synchronized across entire populations of the same species, producing an over-abundance of food in some years (also known as bumper crops, which is a crop that has yielded a usually productive harvest), and greatly reduced production in other years. Many mast foods have great storage value, avoiding rot, or freezing on the trees to provide quality food even when everything is dormant. Mast foods also have a high nutrition content, such as fatty nuts, which helps mammals build up fat stores for winter. Periodic booms (typically once every 2-8 years) of mast production trigger a cascade of ecological effects that affects mammals, birds, insects & even diseases like Lyme. Some common types of mast trees include oak, spruce, walnut, butternut and beech. (Note: the tree does not need to be bearing fruit/nut/seed at the time it is ID’d, so long the species is considered a “mast” species)

• Wildlife Tree – standing dead or live tree (also known as snags, den trees or cavity trees) with characteristics that provide valuable habitat for wildlife. Wildlife trees may contain spike, fork or broken tops, cavities, loose bark, large platform limbs and brooms. In Ontario, at least 50 species of birds and mammals rely on snags. Many species of trees make for good snaps, but large conifers such as cedar, fir, larch, and pine, tend to rot more slowly than do deciduous trees such as alder, birch, and cherry. Large deciduous trees such as cottonwoods, big-leaf maples, and oaks can last many years as snags. While alive, large deciduous trees tend to develop cavities in their bulky live and dead branches and trunks.
• Invasive Species – could be an invasive tree species (i.e., Scots pine, Buckthorn, Norway Maple) or identification of invasive pathogen (i.e., Emerald Ash Borer, butternut canker, beech bark disease)

1. Upload photos to iNaturalist.ca and add them to the Bruce Trail Project. New to iNaturalist? When loading pictures on iNaturalist, take clear pictures of and upload as many features of the tree as are available to help with ID – bark, leaves/needles, pinecones or seeds, overall structure of the tree, etc. Tag photos with “PBTC Tree Badge” for easy reference. Not registered for the Bruce Trail Project? Visit https://brucetrail.org/what-we-do/#iNaturalist for details.
2. For one specimen tree in each of the five categories record the following:

• Deciduous 

• Common name
• Leaf category: opposite, alternate, simple, compound, pinnate, palmate, lobed, toothed, margins

• Coniferous

• Common name
• Leaf category: Short needles in opposite pairs or whorls of 3, needles in bundles or 2, 3 or 5, needles in tufts of 10 or more on dwarf shoots or single on long shoots

• Mast Tree

• Name of fruit/ seed

• Wildlife Tree

• Wildlife habitat characteristic (spike, fork or broken top, cavity, loose bark, large platform limbs or brooms) and name species that may use habitat

• Invasive Species 

• Common name of tree or pathogen

1. Once you have accumulated 25 species, and your entries have been verified on iNaturalist, and you have recorded the characteristics of five specimen trees, you may obtain your badge. Instructions for obtaining the badge will be available on the PBTC website at https://www.pbtc.ca/badges after the badge is launched.

Mt Nemo Walkers Line

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Mt Nemo Conservation Area
Walkers Line

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

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 7-8 km

Description

Meet at 9:15 for a 9:30 start.

Take Bruce Trail to Escarpment ladder. Very rocky and steep just before ladder.

Hike Bruce Trail and Mt Nemo trails.

Either register at Conservation Halton or pay for parking at parking lot.

Poles are recommended

Jill Parratt

Bluebirds and Meadowlarks

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Bruce Trail Parking lot on 5 Sideroad Mono, east of Airport Road, at km 45.4 on the north side of the road where the trail crosses.

Hike Leader(s): Gary Hall Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

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

Description

This will be a car hike. From our meeting place, we’ll make a short car pool to the Bruce Trail Parking lot on the 7th Line Mono (corner of 7th Line and Airport Road) . We’ll begin by exploring the Humber Heights property and listen and watch for Bluebirds, Meadowlarks, Indigo Buntings, Field Sparrows as well as other grassland species. We’ll then retrace our steps on Humber Heights and follow the main trail through Twin Waters (a new BTC property), Mathilde’s Way and The Gosling Forest and Nature Reserve and finish at the car park  on 5 Sideroad. With the exception of a 600 metre walk along the 7th Line, the hike will be entirely on BTC properties – four in all. Bring binoculars, camera, and cell phone. The Merlin App will help identify bird songs.

Urban Walk: Toronto Islands Evening Walk

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, near the gates to Wards Island Ferry. Arrive 20 minutes prior to departure to check in with hike leader.

From Union Station take the LRT and get off at the stop Ferry Docks.Walk up to the Ferry Docks on Queens Quay West, street level. at the foot of Bay Street.

Hike Leader(s): Miriam Stevens Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 6-9 km

Description

After a day’s work come and “cool off” on the Toronto Islands free of fumes and traffic. Enjoy the view of the city skyline and Toronto’s beautiful island parkland.
Pack a dinner for a sit down picnic. Food is not available for purchase on the Islands early in the season. Also bring a warm jacket and flashlight.
Return fare ticket for the ferry approx $10.00 less for seniors.
Hikes will take place rain or shine.
Toronto Island evening hikes will take place every THURSDAY in MAY and JUNE 2024.
Same time and same meeting place. No preregistration is required – just show up at the ferry docks at 5:40 PM and sign with the hike leader.

** As of the publication of the hike entry the start date of the Spring schedule is not available – current departure time to Wards Island is 6:00 PM, check back closer to the date to confirm the time **

Car Hike: 21th Annual Excellent Orchid Adventure – Chi-Cheemaun Weekend (2 overnights)

Hosting Club: Toronto, Peninsula
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Princess Hotel
34 Bay St, Tobermory, ON N0H 2R0

Hike Leader(s): Jeanette Vincent. Brenda Menezes. David Royle. Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Hilly, Rocky, Variable
Distance: 10 – 12 Km

Description

We continue Greg Vincent’s legacy of weekends away. Please join Jeanette Vincent, Brenda and David Royle as we explore the Tip o’ the Bruce, Tobermory in search of orchids and other flowers.  Our search will extend to Flowerpot Island (cost approx. $60.00 for the glass bottom ferry and Parks Canada fee).   The wildflowers in the Tobermory area at this time of year are wonderful and our slow paced walks will focus on these flowers and the area’s great views. We stay and have our meals at a comfortable hotel overlooking Little Tub Harbour.  Approximately 10km/day.

This outing is restricted to those staying with us at the Princess Hotel in Tobermory for the weekend – the hotel fills quickly. You will need a car to access this outing. Please contact the Princess Hotel for a reservation.1-519-592-8282 or info@tobermoryprincesshotel.com and mention Vincent/Royle Excellent Orchid weekend.

Before registering at the hotel please contact Jeanette: vincentjeanette1604@gmail.com | 519-588-5916 For prices and more details.

Car Hike: Beaver Valley E2E Fundraiser Badge in 8 hikes.

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto, Beaver Valley
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike 1- Maple Lane, km 67.3 Blue Mountain on map 24. It is also km 0.0 of the BV. Coordinates N 44504973,W 80.331780

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

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 13.7 km

Description

This is a fundraiser hike to keep the pledge of “ ribbon of wilderness for everyone forever “.  The funds will be collected by the Toronto Bruce Trail Club and will be transferred to the Beaver Valley Club to help continuing the gear maintenance work that the team of volunteers doing.

this hike will earn you the special stained glass badge of the BV.
you will be permitted to miss two of the organized hikes and make them up on your own to get the badge.
hike2- meet at km 27.9  parking- a 100 meters south of the main trail across the 10th line coordinates N 44.416209,W 80.443557 we will shuttle to 6th line. Map 25

hike 3- meet at at the same place as hike 2 and shuttle to km 43.5 map 25

hike 4- meet at km 43.6 side road 7B coordinates N 44.395310,W 80.518495 we will shuttle to km 56.1 north street. Map 26

hike 5- meet at km 71.7 Johnston side road parking. Coordinates N 44.315674,W 80.549984 we will shuttle to NorthStreet.
hike 6- we will meet at the same place as hike 5 and shuttle to km 86.9 side road 13A map27

hike 7-  we will meet at km 86.9 side road 13A coordinates N 44.420867,W 80.562233 we will shuttle to km 99.9. Map 27

hike 8 badge day we will meet at Blantyre km 117,3 and shuttle to km 99.9. Please note that at this time the parking in Blantyre is closed. The resident across the street kindly offered us parking in an area in his property. At this time I’m not sure if the the parking will be open. More information to come at the later date.

after each hike I will be hiking a  geology hike to to learn about the geology of the beaver valley and to earn the badge. If you wish to join me, let me know and I’ll send you information closer to the time of the hikes. These will not be official Bruce Trail hikes. If you are interested it might be a good idea to get Beth Gilhespy’s book “Walking Through Time” from. The conservancy office.
please bring two litres of water to each hike, bug prevalent and sun screen.

Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Meet on King St near Centre St, at the entrance to Veteran’s Memorial Park, Niagara-on-the-Lake

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-7km

Description

Each Friday we will explore different neighbourhoods, trails and parkland throughout Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Moderate pace with some weeks entirely on sidewalks and roads while others may include a mix of trails and paved pathways. Great way to build up endurance for longer more strenuous hikes.

Prepare for cooler windy conditions on open parkland and along Lake Ontario and Niagara River trails.

Plan to stay for conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Road, NOTL

Margaret Northfield & Robin Garrett

Dufferin Hi-Lands End to End in 2 Hikes ~ Stained Glass Fundraiser Badge

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land, Sydenham
Category: Fundraiser
Location (Google Maps): Jun 15: Lavender Cemetery, Mulmur Nottawasaga Townline, Creemore, ON GPS Coordinates: 44.2689881 -80.1573367. Shuttle to Parking area on 1st Line E
Jun 16: Mono Community Centre, Mono Centre Road, Mono, ON; GPS Coordinates: 44.0270957 -80.0710983. Shuttle to Parking area on 1st Line E

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: Jun 15: 27 km; Jun 16 28.5 km;

Description

This series of hikes is a Fundraiser for the Dufferin Hi-Land Bruce Trail Club. All proceeds fund the activities of the Club directly. You are signing up for 2 hikes, and must be present for both  to receive the beautiful Stained Glass Lady Slippers End to End badge, included in your registration

We will hike Northbound on Jun 15 from 1st Line E to Lavender Hill for 27.0 km. We will hike Southbound on Jun 16 from 1st Line E to Mono Centre for 28.5 Km. The GPS coordinates are provided for each day’s meeting location. This hike series is intended for experienced distance hikers only; hikes will be lead at a brisk to fast pace. Be 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 6-7 hours;
• Meeting time is scheduled for an early start at 7:00am so that we’re on the trail at the earliest part of the day and avoid the heat in the afternoons;
• You must arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to the meeting time to organize shuttle; all participants are expected to participate in the shuttle;
• Any applicable parking fees will be shared within the group.
• Hikers must carry sufficient hydration, accessible snacks, small lunch, first-aid kit, rain gear, extra socks, bug spray, etc; Check the weather as you pack your gear;
• If you have any questions or concerns, please use the Contact the Hike Leader above.

Just For Fun - Hike Through Six BTC Protected Natural Areas

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Bruce Trail Parking Lot on Mono 5 Sideroad on the north side of the road where the Trail crosses. Google GPS Coordinates: 43.974055, -79.984988

Directions: From Airport Road turn east onto 5 Sideroad and drive for 600 metres. The parking lot is on the left hand side.

Hike Leader(s): Sandy Green and Dylan “Lana” Hubbard Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10 kilometres

Description

Hike through six Bruce Trail Conservancy protected natural areas in the south eastern area of Hockley Valley. Bring your choice of hydration and snacks. Sturdy footwear is highly recommended. This hike can be counted towards your 60 for the 60th Connecting People With Nature badge.

9:30 Queenston Heights Loop "NOTE NEW THEME AND ROUTE"

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

Locust Grove Picnic Area

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6-8 km

Description

Hike the main trail and side trails, in and around Queenstown Heights while we enjoy the flowers that Niagara Parks has on display.

Much of this hike is in the open, so participants are reminded to come prepared for the sun and heat (e.g., sunscreen, hat and water).

Chi-Cheemaun Festival Hike in Tobermory

Hosting Club: Peninsula

Location (Google Maps): Meet at Little Tub Harbour at the Peninsula Bruce Trail Club Tent in Tobermory

Hike Leader(s): Darci Lombard Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy, Moderate
Distance: ~ 5 KM for entire hike. Or, ~2 KM for the shorter hike.

Description

Join local PBTC hike leaders for a guided hike of the nearby Bruce Trail – both main trail and the Burnt Loop Sidetrail. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the cedar forest, as you witness the pretty waterviews of Little Dunks Bay and  pretty vistas of Georgian Bay, Flower Pot Island, Bears Rump Island, and Middle Island.   You will also pass the Bruce Peninsula National Park Visitor Centre – a must-see – if you are visiting Tobermory for the first time! And, don’t forget the iconic northern Bruce Trail Cairn – where the official opening of the Bruce Trail occurred in 1967. The main trail is wheelchair accessible to the first lookout on the Burnt Loop Access Trail. This hike is suitable for families with children 8 years and older. Here, you may choose to retrace your steps to the village on your own. Or, consider continuing with the hike leaders on the rest of Burnt Loop Sidetrail . If joining the hike for the entire Burnt Loop Sidetrail , be prepared for rocky and rooty terrain which requires good balance. Wear sturdy footwear and sun protective clothing. Bring a backpack to carry your waterbottle and a light snack. If hiking the full hiking route, be prepared for about a 3 hour hike. If hiking to the first lookout and back, this will take approximately 1 hour.

iNaturalist Summer Solstice Hike #2

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Special Events
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Prince of Wales and 15 Sideroad. Registration is not required

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy, Moderate
Distance: 6 kms

Description

Registration is not required for this event. Please feel free to join us with or without registering.

Join us for a hike through Pine River Nature Reserve and learn how to use the iNaturalist App to help the Bruce Trail protect endangered/at-risk species, monitor existing species, identify invasive species that need to be removed, and learn about the plans to enhance and enrich biodiversity.

Interact with the Bruce Trail Conservancy’s Conservation and Ecology specialists, meet some of our new trail ambassadors, and learn more about how the Dufferin Hi-Land Bruce Trail Club is working with the BTC to provide a sustainable and healthy future for generations to come.

Please Note: You will need a mobile device with the iNaturalist App installed and updated in order to take part in this event. You can download the app from the App Store or Google Play Store.  More information about the iNaturalist program is available here: https://brucetrail.org/what-we-do/#iNaturalist

Everyone is welcome, member and non-member alike.

Toronto Urban Badge Hike - 7 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 Overlea Blvd and Don Mills Rd by 10 AM.  We will hike south on the Don Trail to the Distillery District (km 62.4 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.

Nature Seekers - Exploring the Hockleycrest Area

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Introductory
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Bruce Trail Parking Lot on Mono 5 Sideroad on the north side of the road where the Trail crosses. Google GPS Coordinates: 43.974055, -79.984988

Directions: From Airport Road turn east onto 5 Sideroad and drive for 600 metres. The parking lot is on the left hand side.

Hike Leader(s): Sandy Green and Dylan “Lana” Hubbard Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 5.5 kilometres

Description

Loop through the Hockleycrest area on main and side trails. Bring your choice of hydration and snacks. Sturdy footwear is highly recommended. This hike can be counted towards your 60 for the 60th Connecting People With Nature badge.

iNaturalist Summer Solstice Hike #3

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Special Events
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Prince of Wales and 15 Sideroad Registration is not required

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy, Moderate
Distance: 6 kms

Description

Registration is not required for this event. Please feel free to join us with or without registering.

Join us for a hike through Pine River Nature Reserve and learn how to use the iNaturalist App to help the Bruce Trail protect endangered/at-risk species, monitor existing species, identify invasive species that need to be removed, and learn about the plans to enhance and enrich biodiversity.

Interact with the Bruce Trail Conservancy’s Conservation and Ecology specialists, meet some of our new trail ambassadors, and learn more about how the Dufferin Hi-Land Bruce Trail Club is working with the BTC to provide a sustainable and healthy future for generations to come.

Please Note: You will need a mobile device with the iNaturalist App installed and updated in order to take part in this event. You can download the app from the App Store or Google Play Store.  More information about the iNaturalist program is available here: https://brucetrail.org/what-we-do/#iNaturalist

Everyone is welcome, member and non-member alike.