Hike Schedule

Car Hike: Jefferson Forest (Richmond Hill)

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps):

1245 Bethesda Side Rd, Richmond Hill, ON L4E 1A2 ( Bethesda Trail Head Parking lot)

Hike Leader(s): Amir Alemohammad Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Variable
Distance (km): 10-11 km

Description

Join us for a wonderful winter hike in Jefferson Forest. Hiking boots, icers mandatory, poles recommended, bring at least two litters of water and snacks, dress according to the winter weather conditions. Parking is free and please avoid parking along the road. Difficulty Level: 2 (Moderate).

Please arrive @8:45AM for start of 9:00AM.

This is a joint hike with the Oak Ridges Trail Association (ORTA).

CANCELLED - Speyside Loops

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 9:15 at the end of 17 Sideroad, off Hwy 25, just north of Milton

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: 7 kms

Description

We will hike 3 loops including the main and 3 side trails. There are lots of rocks on this trail and some possible wet areas.  Bring icers for your boots.

Hike is dependent on weather conditions.

Urban Walk - Toronto Urban Badge Hike - 1 of 7

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

Humber Recreational Trail

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

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot)
Distance (km): 11 km

Description

Please join me at the south west corner of Finch and Weston by 10 AM.  We will hike south on the Humber Recreational Trail to Scarlet and Eglinton (km 30.2 to km 19.2).  Here is an online map with km markings of our route for all 7 hikes for the Toronto Urban Badge: https://onthegomap.com/s/c2c1hf3n

Please make sure you bring at least 2 liters of water, a lunch, and icers.

Crothers Woods -CANCELLED

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Todmorden Mills Historical Site in front of the gallery building. Take bus #100, #25, #87, #62, or #8 from Broadview Station to Pottery Road and walk down the hill. Note that it is a fairly steep hill and can pose varying levels of difficulty for individuals. Free public parking is available.

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

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Variable
Distance (km): 6-7 km

Description

CANCELLED due to extreme cold

(To be rescheduled)

New Members Hike:

Anyone is welcome to join this hike but we are especially inviting our new members (and prospective members) to learn about our hiking program and how our guided hikes are classified and described in the hike schedule and what you should bring with you on hike. We will explore Crothers Woods in the Don Valley, nature in the heart of the city, which will present some moderate challanges with it’s ups and downs giving it’s Level 2 classification.  The actual route will depend on conditions of the day to keep it a moderate level hike. Please bring ice traction cleats (mandatory) for a safe hike. We’ll have a brief outdoor snack/lunch stop along the route. We will return to Todmorden Mills at the end of the hike.  Note transit users will need to ascend the fairly steep hill on Pottery Road at the conclusion of the hike. Washrooms are available at the Todmorden Mills Site.

On this introductory hike we will:

• Discuss how a hike is classified (Level 1,2,3, Moderate/Fast, etc)
• Discuss the variables that affect the difficulty any particular hike
• Discuss why different people have different perspectives on the difficulty level of the same hike
• Demonstrate some terrain that would raise the difficulty level of hike hiking
• Help you know you have the information required to choose the hikes right for you

Tom Riley Park to Lambton House via Mimico Creek, Park Lawn Cemetery and the Humber River Trail

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Bloor Islington Place across from Islington Subway Station (east side)
Note the west side entrance to Islington Avenue is closed. You must use the east side entrance that will take you to Islington Place

Hike Leader(s): Andrew Proczek Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Level 1 (Easy – mostly on flat, well maintained trails with hard-packed surface)
Distance (km): 7 km

Description

Join me for a short hike on familiar trails. Due to cold conditions this is an abbreviated hike. Our destination will be historic Lambton House for a 2:00 Lecture by Tim Morawetz titled, “Highlights of Canada’s Art Deco Architecture”.

The Route:https://onthegomap.com/s/8ta9gmfp

Walk In Nature Series (WINS) -Beaver Springs Side Trail, Irish Block Road

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Snowshoe Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking on the Irish Block Road, just north of Highway 26. Click on the P at this location on the Bruce Trail app. This meet location is found near km 62.4 on Map 31 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: 44.592032, -80.793507

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: 3.6 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 winter magic of BTC’s Beaver Springs Wetland as the trail winds through cedars and maples.

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!

8:30 Niagara Winter End to End #4 Roland Road to Decew House

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Decew House Heritage Park and Car Pool to Short Hills Parking Lot at Roland Road.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12.4 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

Niagara E2E Winter - 1 of 5 (Wednesdays)

Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking on Taylor Rd, across from the entrance to Woodend Conservation Area (I think we can park at the entrance to Woodend off the road) and we will shuttle to Locust Grove Picnic Area on Niagara River Parkway near Brock’s Monument 43.143241,-79.167617

Hike Leader(s): Steven White Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 15.5 km

Description

The Niagara E2E Winter in 5 will be Wednesdays Jan 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25. Hikers must register for individual hikes. Hikes are 14-18 kms and expect an average pace of 4 km/hr with snack/lunch breaks.

Hikers should be prepared for the season – layered clothing, hiking boots, icers, snowshoes (if we get fresh snowfall), poles, water, snacks/lunch, first aid kit.

Hikers should be prepared to share their cars for shuttling – to be shared evenly.

If we encounter unsafe hiking or driving conditions, I will cancel/re-schedule the hike the day before. If you are unable to join us on the day of the hike, please text me at 289-242-9415

Limehouse

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Limehouse Conservation Area

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

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 7 kms

Description

The main trail was taken off the road north of Limehouse and put through a lovely forest from 6th Line. A fairly easy hike, with rocks and roots but no major hills. We will meet in the parking lot at Limehouse at 9:15 am and carpool to 6th Line, hiking back along the main Bruce Trail into the Conservation Area and passing the iconic stone arch, turning onto the Black Creek Side Trail to the main trail.  This is a great hike for beginners and those who are exploring the dynamic of a group hike.

Lollipop Hike CANCELLED

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

Hike Leader(s): Anne Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approx. 8 km.

Description

Come explore the many trails of this extensive forest. We will use a combination of hiking and biking trails. Our route will be mostly flat with one rocky section. This is basically and “in and our” with a loop at the top, hence the name “lollipop”. If Mother Nature is kind we should have wonderful winter views. Bring water, a snack and icers. I recommend poles for the rocky section. I will send out an email the day before to give you my cell phone number in the event that you need to cancel the night before or morning of. Just text me.

Frosty Five Weekday - Hike Four

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at roadside parking on Escarpment Road, between St. Andrew’s and Mountainview Roads, 43.884912, -79.920313.

Directions: From Hwy #10 turn east onto Olde Baseline Road for 5.5 km. Turn north/left on St. Andrew’s Road for 6.3 km. Turn right on Escarpment Sideroad for 800 metres.

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

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or 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 Four explores parts of the main Trail, Paris Moraine ST, and Meltwater ST. Bring your choice of hydration and snacks. Hiking boots and icers/crampons are required. See Thursday, February 5  for details about the final hike 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!

Brisk Fridays - Blantyre to near Walter's Falls

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Snowshoe Hike
Location (Google Maps): For directions to parking, click on the link after the title Location of this description. Or use the GPS coordinates: 44.49646, -80.72154. Roadside parking on the Holland-Sydenham Townline just 200 metres west of Grey Road 29. Found in the Bruce Trail Reference Edition 31 on Map 29

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

Pace: Brisk: 4 to 5 km/h
Terrain: Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing., There are crevices or holes which may be hidden by layers of snow. Hike with extreme caution., There might be icy and slippery sections.
Distance: 10 km

Description

This strenuous snowshoe hike is mostly in the Rocklyn Creek Management Area, through its pristine snow-laden forests, atop its rocky crags and alongside its spring-fed creek. Our actual pace will be between 2.5 and 3.0 km/h which requires an effort that matches what would be required on a summer hike of a brisk pace of 4-5 km/h.  After meeting, we will shuttle to Blantyre and hike back to our vehicles. Be prepared for a good workout as we traverse steep climps and slippery slopes with both exposed and hidden rocks.  Registrants will receive an email the day before the hike with an update of trail conditions and what to bring. Snowshoeing 10 km in deep snow is no easy feat, but if you’re up to the challenge, you are most welcome!

9:00 am Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour

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

Veterans Memorial Park, park just outside the park on King Street

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

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

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

Car Hike: Jefferson Forest (Richmond Hill)

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps):

1245 Bethesda Side Rd, Richmond Hill, ON L4E 1A2 ( Bethesda Trail Head Parking lot)

Hike Leader(s): Amir Alemohammad Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Variable
Distance (km): 10-11 km

Description

Join us for a wonderful winter hike in Jefferson Forest. Hiking boots, icers mandatory, poles recommended, bring at least two litters of water and snacks, dress according to the winter weather conditions. Parking is free and please avoid parking along the road. Difficulty Level: 2 (Moderate).

Please arrive @8:45AM for start of 9:00AM.

This is a joint hike with the Oak Ridges Trail Association (ORTA).

Hilton Falls (reservation required)

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hilton Falls parking lot at 9:15 am (reservation required)

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

Meet in the parking lot at Hilton Falls at 9:15 am. We will hike to the Falls and around a few of the hiking trails.  Reserve your time at conservationhalton.ca.