Hike Schedule

Frosty Five Weekend - Hike Two

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the BTC parking lot on the east side of 5th Line EHS, just south of Hockley Road. 43.993572, -80.014057.

Directions: From ON-10 turn east onto Hockley Rd./Dufferin County Rd. 7. Drive for 9.4 kilometres. Turn south/right onto 5th Line E. Drive for 100 metres.

Hike Leader(s): Sandy Green Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 9.5 km

Description

Beat the winter blues! Register individually for one, a few, or all of the Frosty Five Blues hikes. Participants who complete all five hikes are eligible to receive a CHBTC Winter badge and a Sideways badge on the final hike. Hike Two explores parts of the main Trail and Hemlock Ridge, Griffith Ravine and Glacier Valley Side Trails in the Hockley Valley south area. Bring your choice of hydration and snacks. Hiking boots and icers/crampons are required. See Sundays 25, February 1 and 8 for details about the other hikes in the series. (Note:  If you wish to purchase badges, the cost of each badge is $10.00 for BTC members and $15.00 for non-members.) Everyone is welcome to join!

Halton Regional Forest

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Side road parking lot at Fourth Line Nassagaweya & Ten Side Rd, Milton, ON

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

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

Description

We will hike thru the forest and stop by waterfalls.

Meet at 8:15am to start hike at 8:30am.

Please pack whatever food you will require for a hike including snacks; 1l of water minimum; first aid kit; poles if you use them; and icers; I.D. and your health card. You may also wish to pack extra socks and rain gear. Remember to dress in layers. Gloves/mitts, scarf / neck gator, a toque and a puffy jacket.

Please leave dogs at home.

We will break for a 15 min break.

Bio-breaks are as you need them – please let the sweep know who will wait for you.

We will help each other and wait for one another but please consider your physical ability before signing up for this hike. There are no drop outs.

Please note, the hike might be canceled due to extreme weather, if so you will get email notification.

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

Hockleycrest

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 9:15 am in the Bruce Trail parking lot on 5 Side Road, off Airport Rd.

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

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

Description

Meeting at 9:15 to start hiking at 9:30, we will hike around the main and side trails. There are a few hills but not a lot of rocks.  Bring icers for your boots.

Hike is dependent on weather.

Car Hike: Hike #2 of 5 to earn the Toronto Side Trails Badge!

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): We will meet at the Trafalgar & 401 Commuter Lot (43.571569, -79.831797) and then carpool to the start of each hike.

Hike Leader(s): Monica Pasquali Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2-3 km/hr), Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot)
Distance (km): 9.14 km

Description

This is the second in a series of five hikes that will be offered approximately one Sunday per month so that participants can earn the Toronto Side Trails Badge during the winter and early spring.  Each out-and-back hike will cover a distance of 8-11 km and be hiked at a leisurely to moderate pace (approximately 3 km/h).  Please note that the hikes will be posted separately on the BTC calendar – you will have to register for each hike that you’re interested in joining.

For this second hike we will explore three side trails in the Toronto section of the Bruce Trail: Eighth Line Side Trail, Great Esker Side Trail, and part of the Trafalgar Side Trail.

Please dress appropriately for a winter hike by dressing in layers (wear an inner layer that wicks sweat away from your skin, a middle layer that keeps you warm, and an outer layer that protects you from wind and snow), wearing gloves/mittens and a toque, and wearing warm and comfortable footwear that has good traction in snow/ice (icers placed over your boots work great!).  Hiking poles or walking sticks are an asset since they will help keep you balanced if the ground is slippery.  As well, make sure you bring enough water and food for a 3-4 hour hike since we’ll be covering a total distance of 9.14 km over terrain that has some hills and exposed rocks.

Since parking might be limited at the places we’ll be hiking in this hike series, we will meet at the Trafalgar & 401 Commuter Lot (43.571569, -79.831797) and then carpool to the start of each hike.  Please be prepared to participate in each carpool by ensuring you have space in your car if you are not already carpooling with others to the Commuter Lot meeting point.

After the hike, interested participants can join me at the Tim Horton’s on Trafalgar Road just a bit south of Highway 401 for some post-hike refreshment.

Looking forward to exploring some of Toronto’s side trails with you!

Walk In Nature Series (WINS) - Rocklyn Creek Management Area near Walter's Falls

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Snowshoe Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking on the St. Vincent-Sydenham Townline, near Walter’s Falls. Click on the P at this location on the Bruce Trail app. This meet location is found near km 7.0 on Map 29 of Edition 31 of the Bruce Trail Reference.
If you don’t have the Bruce Trail app, you can use Google Maps on your device to direct you to the meet location’s GPS coordinates by clicking the link “(Google Maps)” which is found right after the title Location in this description. Alternatively, copy the coordinates from here: 44.506378, -80.705344.

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

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: 4.3 km

Description

The Walk In Nature Series (WINS) consists of  2 hour hikes in the Sydenham section of the Bruce Trail that combine nature appreciation with fitness in a safe and welcoming group environment led by an experienced hike leader.  Consider these hikes to be appointments with yourself in nature that promote health and fitness.

On this snowshoe hike, explore the understated, remote beauty of the Rocklyn Creek Management Area.  After meeting at parking, we will shuttle to Deviation Road to the hike start and snowshoe to our vehicles. The good news is that we will follow the Rocklyn Creek, downstream!

Arrive 15 min early, dress in layers with good footwear. Bring your snowshoes for sure and hiking poles may be helpful. Bring water and a snack. See you there!

Laura Secord Hike in 2, #2

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at DeCew House, 2370 DeCew Rd, Fonthill

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 15 km

Description

Earn the Laura Secord badge by completing two hikes.  Bring water and snack.  Poles, icers and gaiters recommended.  Wear weather appropriate layers.

Badge can be purchased at the end of this hike.  $10 for members, $15 for non-members.

8:30 Niagara Winter End to End #3 Glen Road to Roland Road

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Parking Lot at Roland Road. Car Pool to Glen Road

Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 13 kms

Description

We will be car pooling, Bring Icers and poles. No dogs. To earn your Niagara Winter End to End badge, it must be completed between December 21, 2025  to  March 21, 2026.
Because of the potential for bad winter trail conditions we have broken this e2e into 6 hikes rather than 5

Halton Agreement Forest

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the corner of 10 Side Road and 4th Line at 9:15 am.

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

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

Description

We will meet at 9:15 am at the corner of 10 SR and 4th Line, just north of Campbellville, off Guelph Line and hike the bike trails around a big loop.

Bring icers for your boots.  Hike is dependent on weather conditions.

Snowshoe on the Huron shore at MacGregor Point Provincial Park

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Snowshoe Hike
Location (Google Maps): Visitor Center in MacGregor Point Provincial Park, 1593 Bruce Road 33, south of Port Elgin. Day use fee applies

Hike Leader(s): Danuta Valleau Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing.
Distance: approx 4 km

Description

This is an annual guided hike along the lakeshore and through the woods. We hope for enough snow to snow shoe but come prepared for anything. Poles are a good idea. A day fee per car is payable at the Park Office where maps of the Park are available. We will leave from the Visitors Centre. Dress for the weather and bring water, snacks, and a lunch if you would like to join us around a fire after the hike. There are usually groomed ski trails and if cold enough, ice skating on a loop through the woods.

Frosty Five Weekday - Hike Three

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at roadside parking on Coolihans Sideroad, east of where the Trail crosses the road. 43.937967, -79.934650.

Directions: From ON-10 head east for 8.0 km. Turn left onto Airport Rd./Peel Regional Rd. 7 and drive for 2.0 km. Turn right onto Coolihans Side Rd. Parking is in 1.5 km.

Hike Leader(s): Sandy Green Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 12 km

Description

Beat the winter blues! Register individually for one, a few, or all of the Frosty Five Blues hikes. Participants who complete all five hikes are eligible to receive a CHBTC Winter badge and a Sideways badge on the final hike. Hike Three explores main Trail and the Glen Haffy Side Trail. Bring your choice of hydration and snacks. Hiking boots and icers/crampons are required. See Thursday, January 29, &  February 5  for details about the other hikes in the series. (Note:  If you wish to purchase badges, the cost of each badge is $10.00 for BTC members and $15.00 for non-members.) Everyone is welcome to join!

Makeup Hike - Laura Secord #2 of 2

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at DeCew House, 2370 DeCew Rd, Thorold

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 15km

Description

Due to inclement weather, this hike never took place on Monday Jan 19.  The makeup hike is set for Thursday, January 22, 2026.

Park at DeCew House and carpool to Woodend Conservation area.  Bring water and snack. Poles, gaiters and icers recommended.

Hikers who have completed both hikes may purchase the Laura Secord badge at the end of the hike.

Niagara-on-The-Lake Tour

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Park 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: 6km

Description

Each Friday we will explore some history of Niagara-on-the-Lake while getting a moderate paced walk.  Discover where the Niagara River meets Lake Ontario. Experience the Heritage District, woods and the Niagara Parkway.

Some weeks may be totally on sidewalks and roads while others may include a mix of trail and paved pathways.

Great way to build up endurance for longer more strenuous hikes.

Plan to stay for conversation and a coffee at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Rd., NOTL

Iroquoia End to End for the Stained Glass Badge - Fundraiser Multi-day Hike Series - Jan 24, 25 31, Feb 1, 7 and 8th, 2026 - Meet time is 7:45am

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Stained Glass Badge End to End Fundraiser Hike
Location (Google Maps): Please arrive by 7:45 to ready yourself for the hike and attend any announcements. This hike is limited to 8 participants.

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, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 14.5km shortest day – 25km longest day

Description

This is a monetized hike with the proceeds going towards the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club – “Preserving a ribbon of wilderness for everyone, forever.” Your badge depicting species at risk, either the Jefferson Salamander or the Butternut Tree, the hike logistics, shared shuttle driving and hike guidance are all included in your fee. Since it is the intention to run a similar hike in all sections this year, why not join or renew your membership with the Bruce Trail Conservancy if you are not already a member? Please use my code 67abd1234c568 until the end of 2025 to receive free digital maps as well as all the other great benefits included with membership.

Membership details here: https://brucetrail.org/product-category/memberships/

Please read all details for this hike to ensure it is suitable for you. The pace and terrain are particularly important details.
Registered participants will receive a WhatsApp invitation (optional) which can be used for photo share.

This is a multi 6 day hike – Jan 24, 25, 31, Feb 1, 7, 8, 2026. Please save February 14 and 15th for potential make up days in case of inclement weather on the first three weekends.

You must be registered to participate in this group hike. You cannot just show up as there are often people on the waitlist.

Day 1 – Jan 24/26 ~ 23km

Meet in the parking lot at Kilbride School at the north end of Panton St. https://maps.app.goo.gl/fgTy9dLa8tA7moT97

Car shuttle to Hilton Falls entrance off of Campbellville Rd (paid parking unless you have a pass-we will take just two vehicles, drivers do not pay)

https://maps.app.goo.gl/dejn4JafcHXYeaaq9

Day 2 – January 25/26 ~ 25km

Meet in the parking lot at Kilbride School at the north end of Panton St. https://maps.app.goo.gl/fgTy9dLa8tA7moT97

Car shuttle to City View Park off of Kerns Rd https://maps.app.goo.gl/NUn9AiCc9wdWfnwG6

Day 3 – January 31 /26 ~ 22.5km

Meet at roadside parking on Davidson Blvd. https://maps.app.goo.gl/B6vQJxntq1f247Us6

Car shuttle to City View Park off of Kerns Rd https://maps.app.goo.gl/NUn9AiCc9wdWfnwG6

Day 4 – Feb 1 /26 ~ 17km

Meet at roadside parking at east end of Hillcrest Ave https://maps.app.goo.gl/dEojFPccyxGMb4DHA

Car shuttle to Davidson Blvd. https://maps.app.goo.gl/B6vQJxntq1f247Us6

Day 5 – Feb 7 / 26 ~ 23.5km

Meet at roadside parking at east end of Hillcrest Ave https://maps.app.goo.gl/dEojFPccyxGMb4DHA

Car shuttle to roadside parking at south end of Jones Rd https://maps.app.goo.gl/zPGoY95m5UdjDCrw8

Day 6 – Feb 8/26 ~ 14.5km 

Meet in Grimsby Lions Club Pool Parking lot at 1 Elm St https://maps.app.goo.gl/cfr3dRrcrQhFPGJm9

Car shuttle to roadside parking at south end of Jones Rd https://maps.app.goo.gl/zPGoY95m5UdjDCrw8

Please ensure your car is car shuttle-ready with at least 4 available seatbelts including the driver’s. We will take turns either being the shuttle driver or driving the drivers back to their cars after the hike is over.

Please pack whatever food you will require for a long day hike including lunch and snacks; 2l of water minimum; first aid kit; poles if you use them; and icers. You may also wish to pack extra socks and rain gear. Remember to dress in layers. Gloves/mitts, scarf / neck gator, a toque and a puffy jacket. Consider lined pants as well.

We will break for a morning clothing adjustment, a 10min break around 10am, 15 min lunch and an afternoon break if we are finishing after 2pm. Bio-breaks are as you need them – please let the sweep know who will wait for you. This is a 6 day group hike so it is important you keep pace with the person in front of you. We will help each other and wait for one another but please consider your physical ability before signing up for this hike. There are no drop outs – if you are not able to finish the hike you will need to arrange for transportation back to your car via taxi or Uber at your cost.

One of the Iroquoia stained-glass badges will be presented on the last day. If you have to miss one of these hiking days, you may make it up on your own before the last day of the series. Since it is a group hike, it is intended that everyone who registers be present on all days.

Any questions may be directed through contact on this form.
If you cannot make it, please remove yourself from registration (or have the person who registered you remove your 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

Cancelled- Dundas Valley Winter Hike Jan24, 2026

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Please note the meeting point location- it’s at the Dundas Valley Conservation parking lot at the end of Lions Club Rd. Follow this road to the end, then enter the gates leading to the parking lot. Paid entrance by credit card at the gate. Please note that the Bruce Trail app if used will take you to a different Dundas Valley parking lot. Use Google to find Lions Club Road and proceed as instructed above. (and not Lower Lions Club Road)

Hike Leader(s): Gilles Gagnon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 8.5 to 15 depending on conditions. Drop out options available at about 9 km mark

Description

Circular hike  within the Dundas Valley Conservation area taking in  Canterbury, Sherman, and Tiffany Falls.   Icers are required/ snowshoes  (to be advised depending on conditions ).   Optional pub stop afterwards.