Hike Schedule

Caledon Hills E2E in 5 - Hike #1

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at SW shoulder of Willoughby & Escarpment Sideroad. Carpool to Boston Mills Rd west of Mississauga Rd.

Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 18km

Description

This End-to-End series will start 2kms south of the Cheltenham Badlands and end at the Mono Centre. Earn your E2E Caledon Hills badge in 5 hikes ($10 for members). We will be carpooling and will ask for volunteers to drive other hikers. Please take turns with the driving.

Please bring poles, icers, water and lunch.

Men’s Jones Bluff Loop Hike

Hosting Club: Peninsula

Location (Google Maps): Meet at Royal Canadian Legion 202, 6 Hellyer Road, Lion’s Head, ON

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

Pace: Medium (3.0 – 4.5 km/h): A comfortable pace for most hikers with steady progress.
Terrain: Moderate: Rolling hills, mild slopes and rocky paths.
Distance: 7 km

Description

Jones Bluff Loop
This is the first of a series of weekly men’s hikes held in conjunction with the Bruce Men’s Shed. We will meet at the Lion’s Head Royal Legion #202 on highway 6 at Hellyer Rd, Lion’s Head, just north of Ferndale.

Jones Bluff Trail offers wonderful escarpment views of both the rolling hills of Kings Point Bluff to the south and Sydney Bay to the north.

We will carpool to the Jones Bluff parking location and walk the main and side trails as a loop. The ground may be wet and slippery so hiking footwear is a must and hiking poles are suggested. Dress warmly in layers. Bring water and snack.

The hike should last about 2 hours with the possibility of lunch after.

Perimeter Cape Chin Woods

Hosting Club: Peninsula
Category: Winter Hikes
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Borchardt Parking lot. Hike South on the Main Trail to the boundary of 100 acre Cape Chin Woods.

Hike Leader(s): Tamara Wilson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2.0 – 3.0 km/h): A relaxed pace with frequent breaks and a focus on enjoyment.
Terrain: Difficult: Steep ascents/descents, rocky scrambling, and some rugged escarpment paths.
Distance: 4 km

Description

Hike South on MT to boundary of Cape Chin Woods, Head in on unmarked Land Steward Trail, past an old deserted vehicle, vernal pools, dense cedar bush and towering hardwood forests. Some areas will be bush whacking so suggest wear water proof clothing. Land Steward, Tim Wilson, will discuss some of the duties of Land stewardship and what he is looking for on his perimeter walk. Expect hiking on ground that is lightly covered in snow.

Elgin Hiking Trail End to End - two day hike Dec 3 and 4th - meet time 7:45am

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): We will meet at V.A. Barrie Disc Golf Park at 68 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas on both days. Please arrive by 7:45 for check-in.
Day 1 – We will start the hike in Port Stanley – parking in the Pierside Beach Parking Lot. Hiking is northbound.
Day 2 – We will start our hike at the top end of the Elgin Trail 10002 Southdel St, Southwold. Look for the Elgin Trail/Thames Valley Trail signage. Hiking is southbound.

Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: Approximately 22-25km per day

Description

Occasionally hikes are offered outside of the Bruce Trail by Bruce Trail hike leaders in an effort to reach any members who reside outside of the immediate Bruce Trail area. This is a two day hike on the Elgin Hiking Trail which runs from Lake Erie in Port Stanley to 10002 Southdel St in Southwold, where it meets the Thames Valley Trail. Look for the Thames Valley/Elgin signage. Elgin Hiking Trail is approximately 42km long.

Please pack all the items you would require for a long day hike (food, snacks, 2l of water, first aid kit, extra socks) and dress in layers. Please bring rain gear if the forecast is for rain. This 2 day hike will be postponed if the forecast is such that we may have ice or snow. All registered hikers will be advised.

Please ensure you are capable of two long days of hiking at a brisk pace before signing up for these hikes. The trail is variable; some trail and quite a long stretch of road at the north end.

There is a club badge and an end to end badge available for purchase at $15each. Proceeds go toward supporting the Elgin Trail infrastructure and maintenance and also to show our support for the trail.

Please be prepared to share in the hiker shuttle by having at least 4 seatbelts available for use. This includes the driver. We may have a couple of Trail Angels from the club so fingers crossed, we won’t have to shuttle.

This hike is limited to 12 people.

Do you need accommodation? We have an Air B&B rental in St Thomas. The bedrooms are taken but we can bring a couple of air mattresses if you bring the linen. Please contact Ruth through this form if you are interested in sharing.

Please ensure you cancel your registration if your plans change. If someone else has registered you, please have them remove your registration. Cancelling your registration with lots of time to spare allows people who may be on a waitlist to participate.

Any questions may be directed through contact on this form.
If you cannot make it, please remove yourself from registration by following these steps:

To cancel your registration, here  is a step by step:
– Sign into your account on the BTC website
– Click on My Hikes under your account
– This will take you to a list of hikes you have registered for
– Scroll down to the appropriate hike and cursor over to the far right hand column under the Action column.
– Click Cancel under the hike you wish to cancel