Hike Schedule

PBTC Fen Hike: Wildflowers

Hosting Club: Sydenham, Peninsula
Category: Botany Hike
Location (Google Maps): Oliphant Fen, north entrance to the Lorraine Brown Boardwalk.

Hike Leader(s): Jeannine Kralt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

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

Description

Come spend the morning with PBTC Hike Leader Jeannine on a leisurely outing exploring the botany and geology of the fens of the Lake Huron side of the Saugeen Bruce Peninsula. Participants will start at Oliphant and convoy to Petrel Point. A great opportunity to work on PBTC’s Orchid badge!

Urban Walk: High Park and Toronto Waterfront Trail

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

High Park Subway Station Street Level (East Exit – High Park Avenue (by the bus loop)

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

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Variable, Level 1 (Easy – mostly on flat, well maintained trails with hard-packed surface)
Distance: 10 KM

Description

Join us for a moderately paced hike through High Park and then east along Toronto’s Waterfront Trail to Harbourfront Centre passing though many small parks including the Music Garden.  Optional pub stop near Union Station. Bring lunch and drinking water. Dropout any time.

Exploring Sydenham Hike #25

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

Meet in the gravel parking lot to the north (left) just after crossing the Sydenham river bridge in Harrison Park near the inn.

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

Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
Distance: 10 km

Description

We will do a loop hike from Harrison Park not Inglis Falls as suggested in the book. This is hike 25 in the book Exploring Sydenham. There will be one secret to find. If you do not have a book and would like one ($30) let me know by using the “Contact hike leader” link.

8:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
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, Sun Screen Bug Spray, snack, and dress for the weather

Urban Walk: East York Canada Day celebration ( eycdc.ca )

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Warden subway station ticket collector.
Hike endpoint is Stan Wadlow Park where East York will be celebrating Canada Day 2025 with fireworks at end of day.

Hike Leader(s): Ray Berzins Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Level 1 (Easy – mostly on flat, well maintained trails with hard-packed surface)
Distance: 6 km

Description

Live music, food and fireworks at end of hike to celebrate Canada Day 2025.

(Unrelated to this hike is the East York Canada Day Parade at 10:30 AM from Dieppe Park in which everyone can participate and arrive by Noon.)

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8:30 Queenston Heights

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

Locus Grove Picnic Area. Free parking.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 10 km

Description

Let’s hike the main trail and around some side trails from Locust Grove Picnic Area. This may involve ascending the escarpment depending on the route we take, but we will take it slowly. Dress for the weather and bring poles, water and a snack.

Craigleith Community Centre

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

Hike Leader(s): David Little Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

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

Description

We will follow the Georgian Trail past former Railway Station to the Nippising Ridge Trail and return. This is an easy hike with lots of opportunities to recall the history of Craigleith.

WEDNESDAY WALKERS - Fox Ridge

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet at the end of Fox Ridge Road where there is official parking, km 39.3 Map 25, Edition 31. We will take a couple vehicles to the start of our hike at Km 37.9 on Fox Ridge Road.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Length of Hike: 5 km

Description

Our hike begins by walking through a hedgerow.  Then we walk through a forested area and across some small streams. The Trail opens up to meadow with some views into the Valley. We’ll be experiencing land that was a fairly recent BTC land acquisition. On our return we will be walking along the pleasant Fox Ridge Road.

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.

Port Colborne urban hike

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Port Colborne – Urban hike

Hike Leader(s): Heather Howkins Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 7k

Description

We will meet at the smokin Budda parking lot and hike along canal street as we explore Port Colborne. We will return via King Street and make a stop at the Museum to tour the historical buildings dated from mid 1800’s. This is a leisurely hike around town. Please bring Sun screen, bug spray and water.
At the end of the hike we will go to Smokin Budda for dinner for those that choose to join us.

Evening Hike in Owen Sound followed by an Opportunity for Refreshments

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: An evening walk.
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the municipal parking lot by the river on the west side of 1st Ave E between 7th St E and 8th St E in Owen Sound

Hike Leader(s): Harriet Nixon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: Approx 6 km

Description

Join us for a brisk summer`s hike exploring Owen Sound trails and neighbourhoods, followed by an opportunity to socialize over refreshments. There is no need to show up 15 minutes early for this hike, but we will leave promptly at 7:00 pm.

8:00 am Long Hike Cave Spring Conservation Area

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

Cave Spring Conservation Area

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 10k

Description

This will be our permanent Thursday Location until Bridge repairs complete. From Cave Spring Conservation Area explore the trail network on the escarpment towards Kinsman Park and Moyer Road.

You must register for each hike. Bring Poles, snack bug spray, sunscreen and a drink. Dress for the weather

Urban Walk: Valley View Park Thornhill 112

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Parking lot is inside Sycamore Drive East of Bayview , across Starbucks plaza

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

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot)
Distance: 6-8 km

Description

We will explore Valleyview and Maple View parks, and  walk  along  German Mill Creak, in return we stop in Huntington park and have snack under beautiful shed ,

Even it is considered Urban walk, it is urban hike as we have some up and down hills and tree roots, please bring your hiking poles, water and snacks,

phone number for the day of hike 289 588 6482

Jackson Cove Tree Hike

Hosting Club: Sydenham, Peninsula
Category: Botany Hike
Location (Google Maps): Bruce Trail Parking Lot, Jackson Cove

Hike Leader(s): Jeannine Kralt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: 4km

Description

Join Jeannine on a walk through a fairly mature forest in Jackson Cove Nature Reserve and to lovely views of Georgian Bay. ID trees en route to work on your PBTC tree badge! Note that there is a moderate climb to a lookout and descent of the Escarpment en route.

Hiking around Jordan and Balls Falls

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Glen Road, Jordan

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

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

Description

Hiking from Glen Road and following Jim Rainforth Trail and trails to Balls Falls and Bailey Bridge

Car Hike: Bethesda Trail Richmond Hill

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Bethesda Trail Head Parking on Bethesda Sideroad off Bayview Avenue, across from Lake Wilcox. This parking lot is free.

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

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot)
Distance: 14-15 km

Description

Join us to explore the trails of York Regional Forest and the Oak Ridges Corridor at Jefferson Forest and Bond lake,

From parking lot we  hike thought Jefferson forest and continue to Bond Lake and have snack beside the lake and return to parking around 13 to 13.15

For the day of hike  phone number 289 588 6482

Hike 1 Blue Mountain Series in 6 Hikes

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Blue Mountain Km 14.1 Nottawasaga side Rd 9/10 road side parking

Hike Leader(s): Patrcia Foley and Tristan Goguen Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 14.1 Km

Description

Hike 1: We will car pool back to the start of this hike from the cemetery parking in Lavender northbound to km 14.1 where the trail crosses Nottawasaga side road 9/10. Today’s hike will take us through the Noisy River Nature Reserve and up and along the Transcarioca Trail (Brazil)- Bruce Trail Friendship trail. We may encounter some muddy sections and will definitely be in open fields/roads for some time.   Bug Spray, sunblock and sturdy hiking shoes/boots are recommended. Bring sufficient water and lunch.   Note this is a car pool hike, registration is limited and the hike leaders will have 2 dogs with them.

Beaver Valley Geology Hike Badge #2/8 Margaret Paull and Indian Brook

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

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

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 4.3 km

Description

Flower ports are created by water that exploits cracks and eventually removes the material between the flowerpot and the main rock face. The water smooths and round the rock of the flowerpot. The flowerpots at Indian Brook were created several thousands of years ago when lake levels were significantly higher than they are today.