Hike Schedule

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Bruce Trail parking: 2nd Line EHS at the beginning of the Splitrock Side Trail

Hike Leader(s): Pati Greenwood, Jeff Dowsett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 14 KM

Description

This is a series of five hikes in the Dufferin Hi-Land section of the Bruce Trail to complete all blue-blazed trails in the section.  Hikers finishing all hikes in the series will be eligible to obtain the Dufferin Hi-Land Club’s Side Trails Badge.  All hikes in the series will be loops including sections of the main trail and the entirety of several side trails.

This fourth hike of the series will include completing the following side trails: Splitrock, Ralph Tremills, Narrows, 2nd Line EHS, Walter Tovell (north of Carriage), Lookout, & McCarsten’s Lake.

The trail will include steep and rocky sections, please wear appropriate footwear for the terrain; hiking boots or shoes.  Hiking poles are recommended.  Insects are not as active at this time of year; even so, come prepared by wearing long pants and long sleeves; bring insect repellent/bug nets as needed.  Weather conditions can also be changeable so dress in layers, as needed. Bring plenty to drink and a snack/lunch.

Please arrive at the meeting place by 8:15 am for an 8:30 am departure.

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roland Rd. South of km 42.3 coordinates N 43.090278,W 79.305073 map # 3

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

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr)
Terrain: Hilly, Level 3 (Advanced – steep hills and some scrambling over boulders), Variable
Distance (km): 24.5 kms.

Description

This hike is much longer then the first one, please be prepared for a longer hike with water, food and layering.
see all the details on hike #1.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the small parking lot at 10050 6th Line.

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: 9 kms

Description

We will hike the Bent Rim 2 bike trail and back through the Halton Forest.  Meet at 9:15 (earlier if possible) in the small parking lot at 10050 6th Line, about 3 kms north of Campbellville Rd.

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Hosting Club: Beaver Valley, Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hogg’s Falls Parking Lot: On the west side of Lower Valley Rd., roughly 750 m north of East Back Line (44.285307, -80.543081).

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

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
Distance: Day 1: 16 km, Day 2: 13 km

Description

Hike the lower Beaver Valley in two days and complete the Falling Water badge requirements! Each day we will meet at the Hogg’s Falls parking lot, west side of Lower Valley Rd. 750 m north of East Back Line (44.285307, -80.543081)

Carpool to Beaver Valley Ski Club, Pioneer Drive, Markdale, ON, (44.357382, -80.543331)

We will hike southbound each day and stop and admire all waterfalls en route.

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roland Rd. South of km 42.3 coordinates N 43.090278,W 79.305073 map # 3

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

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr)
Terrain: Hilly, Level 3 (Advanced – steep hills and some scrambling over boulders), Variable
Distance (km): 24.5 km

Description

We will shuttle to km 18.5 and walk back. About 24.5 kms.
please see details in day 1 hike.

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Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Short Hills Wiley Road, Thorold

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver

Pace: Brisk 4-5 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate: some hills and some poor footing
: 10k+

Description

Our regular Spot for the Tuesday Long Hike.   Note the new location.   We will hike the trails around Short Hills    Dress for the weather and bring sunscreen bug spray, poles snack and drink

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Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Bailey bridge Jordan

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

Pace: Brisk 4-5 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate: some hills and some poor footing
Distance: ~10k

Description

This will be our permanent location .  Hike up from the Bailey bridge to Balls Falls and explore the trails

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

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Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Parking lot is off Sycamore Drive, East of Bayview , across Starbucks plaza
Bus 91 from Finch East station stops at Sycamore station.

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 (km): 7-8 km

Description

We will explore Valleyview and Maple View parks, and  walk  along  German Mills Creek, in return we stop in Huntington park and have snack ,coffee,tea .

Although this is considered an “Urban Walk”, you can expect some hills up and down and uneven surfaces with tree roots. Please bring hiking poles,   water and snacks.

phone number for the day of hike 289 588 6482

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Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Dufferin Hi-Land Section, Map 19. Meet at Split Rock parking lot on 2nd line EHS about 1.5 km north of 25 Sideroad

Hike Leader(s): Inge Eckerich, Julie Daley, Tony Evangelista Les Babbage Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: Long hike 6 km, Short hike 3.7 km

Description

Today’s hike will include the Split Rock, 2nd Line EHS Walter Tovell and Lookout Side Trails,short hike will only do  Split Rock loop

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): We will meet at Queenstone Heights in a small parking lot across from the official parking to avoid paying for parking. I’ll give the address to the hikers during the first 3 days of the hike at some point. Map 1

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

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr)
Terrain: Hilly, Level 3 (Advanced – steep hills and some scrambling over boulders), Variable
Distance (km): 18.5

Description

badge day! We will shuttle to km 18.5 and walk to the south cairn for badges, pictures and treats.
please see details on day 1

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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Cave Springs Conservation Area Parking Lot Coordinates: 43.150026, -79.446539 and carpool to Parking Area off of Ridge Rd. located east of the southernmost portion of the Beamer Falls Side Trail Coordinates: 43.183648, -79.571823. Note: The boundary between the Niagara and Iroquoia sections of the Bruce Trail has been moved to Ridge Road West, at the parking area of Beamer Memorial Conservation Area.

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

Pace: Medium 3- 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate: some hills and some poor footing
Distance: 17.2 kms

Description

Hike the entire Niagara section in 5 hikes from Grimsby to Queenston. Please bring snacks and water. Be prepared for weather. Poles are recommended. Bring $10 for badge once you have completed all hikes.

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Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Organized Hike
Location (Google Maps): Tims, First Street, Collingwood, back parking lot.

Hike Leader(s): Rob Johnston Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 2.5km

Description

We will meet in the lot behind Tim Horton’s on First St in Collingwood (GPS: 44.503149, -80.225683) and carpool to the trailhead of Nottawasaga Lookout Prov Nature Reserve (GPS: 44.403929, -80.263533).

We will hike the loop formed by the Main Trail, the Singhampton Side Trail, and the Standing Rock & Caves Side Trail, returning to our vehicles. This area has beautiful hardwood forest and lookouts over Collingwood and Georgian Bay.

Hiking the Standing Rock & Caves Side Trail can but can be difficult. There is an opportunity for those who wish to skip around this section.  We should be back to our cars before 1:30PM

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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 East between 7th St East and 8th St East in Owen Sound.

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

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: Approx 6 km

Description

Join us for a moderately paced evening walk exploring paths and neighbourhoods within the City limits of Owen Sound. If conditions are icy please wear icers. Following the hike there is 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.

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Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Parking lot is off Sycamore Drive, East of Bayview , across Starbucks plaza
Bus 91 from Finch East station stops at Sycamore station.

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 (km): 7-8 km

Description

We will explore Valleyview and Maple View parks, and  walk  along  German Mills Creek, in return we stop in Huntington park and have snack ,coffee,tea .

Although this is considered an “Urban Walk”, you can expect some hills up and down and uneven surfaces with tree roots. Please bring hiking poles,   water and snacks.

phone number for the day of hike 289 588 6482

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 9:15 roadside on 4th Line where the main trail crosses the road

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: 9 kms

Description

A new way to hike the Speyside trails, we’ll meet roadside on Fourth Line at 9:15 am and hike the main trail to the Canada Goose ST and onto the Charles Hildebrandt ST to the “unassumed road” and into Speyside from that end. Hiking around the Cliff Hatch ST and main trail back to Fourth Line.  There are some very rocky sections along these trails.

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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Habitat Restoration Project
Location (Google Maps): Cheltenham Badlands

Hike Leader(s): Richard Smythe Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

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

Description

On Friday, November 6th at 9:00 a.m. volunteers are needed to continue with Habitat Restoration at the Badlands. This is a significant ongoing project that requires a large group of volunteers. The focus will be on removing the buckthorn that can be cleared with extractigators and flagging the larger trees for removal in the spring of 2027.

Registration to participate will be through the BTC Hike Schedule.

All volunteers will need glove, hat, long sleeves, long pants, rugged boots and a water bottle. Water and snacks will be provided along with a sense of accomplishment and pride that we are continuing the project to restore the Badlands.
This restoration will proceed rain or shine.

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Hosting Club: Peninsula

Location (Google Maps): Black Creek Provincial Park

Hike Leader(s): Beige McIntosh 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: Easy: Flat forested sections or lowland trails.
Distance: 2.5 km

Description

This hiking series will include short, relatively easy hikes for parents/ caregivers and their little ones (children 0-3 years old welcome). The goal is to encourage new parents to enjoy the outdoors with their little one(s), meet new friends and increase the cuteness level on the trail with our little bundles. Hike leader Beige McIntosh will be guiding you (with her 5 month old baby, Fen) and perhaps she’ll share a baby friendly song or 2.

These hikes will be a nursing friendly environment, with lots of time to adjust your setup and tend to your child.

Hike #4 will take start on a sandy beach on Lake Huron, then hiking through a coniferous forest with mild elevation changes. We’ll complete a 3.5km loop before returning to the parking lot.

To bring:

-Water and snacks for you and your child

-Sturdy footwear

-A carrier for your baby (reach out if you want to borrow one)

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking at Mono Community Centre – gravel lot.

Hike Leader(s): Pati Greenwood, Jeff Dowsett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 12 KM

Description

This is a series of five hikes in the Dufferin Hi-Land section of the Bruce Trail to complete all blue-blazed trails in the section.  Hikers finishing all hikes in the series will be eligible to obtain the Dufferin Hi-Land Club’s Side Trails Badge.  All hikes in the series will be loops including sections of the main trail and the entirety of several side trails.

This fifth and final hike of the series will include completing the following side trails: Laidlaw, Walter Tovell (south of Carriage), Carriage, South Outlier Loop, South Outlier Loop Connector.

The trail will include steep and rocky sections, please wear appropriate footwear for the terrain; hiking boots or shoes.  Hiking poles are recommended.  Weather conditions can be changeable at this time of year, so dress in layers, as needed. Bring plenty to drink and a snack/lunch.

Please arrive at the meeting place by 8:15 am for an 8:30 am departure.

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Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Short Hills Wiley Road, Thorold

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver

Pace: Brisk 4-5 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate: some hills and some poor footing
: 10k+

Description

Our regular Spot for the Tuesday Long Hike.   Note the new location.   We will hike the trails around Short Hills    Dress for the weather and bring sunscreen bug spray, poles snack and drink

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Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Bailey bridge Jordan

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

Pace: Brisk 4-5 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate: some hills and some poor footing
Distance: ~10k

Description

This will be our permanent location .  Hike up from the Bailey bridge to Balls Falls and explore the trails

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

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

Hike Leader(s): Richard Edwards Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6 km

Description

We will carpool to  cty rd 4 west of Dunedin and follow the trail north . The trail climbs for 1/2 km to an outstanding viewpoint , then edges a cornfield

before descending steeply through woods to con. 10, a gravel road We then  enter the Dunedin Ravine Nature Preserve and begin a loop hike via

field , forest , and a sparkling stream , back to the road where we retrace our way back to cty rd 4 . The hike includes steep climbs but will

be done at a relaxed pace.

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Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Parking lot is off Sycamore Drive, East of Bayview , across Starbucks plaza
Bus 91 from Finch East station stops at Sycamore station.

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 (km): 7-8 km

Description

We will explore Valleyview and Maple View parks, and  walk  along  German Mills Creek, in return we stop in Huntington park and have snack ,coffee,tea .

Although this is considered an “Urban Walk”, you can expect some hills up and down and uneven surfaces with tree roots. Please bring hiking poles,   water and snacks.

phone number for the day of hike 289 588 6482

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet roadside on 4th Line (10125 Fourth Line) at 9:15 am. Up Guelph Line from the 401, turn right on 10 Side Road and follow the curve as it becomes 4th Line.

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

Meeting at 9:15 am in the small parking lot and roadside at 10125 4th Line, we will hike several of the bike trails, including The Den and The Pines.

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Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps):

(Google Maps)Caledon Hills Section, Map 18. Meet at the parking area on 3rd Line EHS about 2 km north of Hockley Rd. for a 9:30 am start.

Hike Leader(s): Tony Evangelista, Inge Eckerich, Julie Daley, Les Babbage Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate
Distance: Long Hike 7.5 km Short Hike 4 km

Description

We will explore the Isabel East Side Trail, Main Trail, Cam Snell Side Trail, and Glen Cross Side Trail.

The short hike will comprise the Isabel East Side Trail and Main Trail, returning to the parking area by the Glen Cross Side Trail.

Bring water and snacks. Hiking poles are recommended                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    .

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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Hosting Club: Beaver Valley, Sydenham

Location (Google Maps): First hike will meet in Wiarton in Bluewater Park parking opposite the arena.
Map 35, Ed 31
44.742514,-81.135140

Hike Leader(s): Kristina Rettie Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate, Some rocky footing, Some steep sections, Strenuous
Length of Hike: hikes range between 20km – 27km (1st hike is the shortest at 17km)

Description

Beaver Valley Tuesday trekkers are taking a field trip to the Sydenham section of the Bruce Trail. This is a fundraising hike. The fee goes towards supporting the Sydenham Bruce Trail Club, which in turn supports the mission of the Bruce Trail Conservancy, which is: “Preserving a ribbon of wilderness, for everyone, forever.”

This particular set of 8 hikes is intended to be BRISK (4K-5K PER HOUR) Please be honest about your degree of physical fitness prior to registration. The first hike will be the easiest one with very little elevation and our shortest distance of 17km. This is a good opportunity to self evaluate.

Hikers must be able to sustain the distance and maintain a brisk pace. If a hiker is unable to keep pace with the group, or finds the distance too challenging, their future hike registrations may be canceled by the hike leader.

All hikes in this series will include a car shuttle and each hiker will take a turn as a shuttle driver. Please have you vehicle passenger ready.

Arrive no later than 15min prior to the meeting time. We will organize shuttles and set off promptly at the meeting time.

Trails will be wet at this time of year so please be prepared with extra socks and gaiters. We may also get snow and possibly require snowshoes or icers.

Experience with hiking 25km/day at a brisk pace (4-5km/hr) is essential.

Ideally we will hike from north (Wiarton) to south (Blantyre) over the series of 8 hikes but as conditions change and parking issues arise I will ask you to be flexible with the routes and trust our judgment.

As life sometimes can be interrupted and you need to bail on a hike please don’t stress. You can make up two hikes on your own and still qualify for the badge on the final day. Please keep a log of the missed hikes and get them to me by the last day.

There are no refunds for this series.

You will receive an e-mail outlining meeting location and start location for each hike as well as any other information needed closer to the start of the hike event.

We will have a clothing adjustment break, and 2 snack/lunch breaks of 10 min each. Please have your water accessible while hiking (water bladder recommended)

There will be plenty of opportunity for photos. I recommend having your camera/phone accessible to get all those great shots.

If you have concerns, or questions please use the Contact Hike Leader form to inquire in advance of registering

Dogs are not allowed on this series of hikes!

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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Rockway Conservation Area Parking Lot Coordinates: 43.111255, -79.321901and carpool to Cave Springs Conservation Area Parking lot Coordinates: 43.150026, -79.446539

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

Pace: Medium 3- 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate: some hills and some poor footing
Distance: 18.7 kms

Description

Niagara E2E in 5 hikes. Hike #2 is the longest at 18.7 kms so pack snacks, lunch and lots of water. Be prepared for weather. Poles are recommended. Please bring $10 for the badge once you have completed all 5 hikes.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the parking lot at the Mono Centre Park 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

Meeting at 9:15 am in the parking lot of Mono Centre Community Centre, we will hike the main trail and around the Turnbull, Springwater, Whitetail Refuge and Third Outlier Side Trails and back along the main trail into Mono Cliffs to the Laidlaw Side Trail to the cars. Bring sufficient water, a snack as needed.

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Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Parking lot is off Sycamore Drive, East of Bayview , across Starbucks plaza
Bus 91 from Finch East station stops at Sycamore station.

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 (km): 7-8 km

Description

We will explore Valleyview and Maple View parks, and  walk  along  German Mills Creek, in return we stop in Huntington park and have snack ,coffee,tea .

Although this is considered an “Urban Walk”, you can expect some hills up and down and uneven surfaces with tree roots. Please bring hiking poles,   water and snacks.

phone number for the day of hike 289 588 6482

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area, 7200 Appleby Line

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

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approx. 8.5 km.

Description

Please join this hike as we explore the beautiful area of Rattlesnake Conservation Area. Hopefully most of the snakes will have retreated to their hibernaculums for the winter. We will hike north using a combination of Bruce Trail and Conservation Area trails, descend into Nassagaweya Canyon and then ascend back to Rattlesnake Point. We will get swiping views over the canyon to Crawford Lake CA and from the canyon we can look up to the escarpment with its soaring rock faces. Please meet in the lower parking lot at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start. You will need to make a reservation with Halton Parks to enter and park here. Bring water, a snack, sunscreen and hiking poles if using. I will send an email with my contact information a few days ahead.

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Hosting Club: Beaver Valley, Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking Area on the edge of 9th Sideroad BTC Map # 25 @ km 33.3.

Hike Leader(s): Ian Mills

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, There might be muddy sections., There might be sections with water on the trail.
Distance: 10+ km

Description

We will be looping through Duncan Crevice Caves Provincial Nature Reserve providing loads of interesting scenery including a lovely small waterfall. We will have plenty of stops to enjoy the views. Pack a light snack if you like and bring extra water. Proper hiking footwear is mandatory and a hiking stick may be helpful. I plan to send out an email one week prior checking if anyone is interested in dropping into Heart’s in Kimberley after 3:00 pm. Check out the interesting features of this hike on BTC map # 25.

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Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Bailey bridge Jordan

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

Pace: Brisk 4-5 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate: some hills and some poor footing
Distance: ~10k

Description

This will be our permanent location .  Hike up from the Bailey bridge to Balls Falls and explore the trails

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

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Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Short Hills Wiley Road, Thorold

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver

Pace: Brisk 4-5 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate: some hills and some poor footing
: 10k+

Description

Our regular Spot for the Tuesday Long Hike.   Note the new location.   We will hike the trails around Short Hills    Dress for the weather and bring sunscreen bug spray, poles snack and drink

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Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Caledon Hills Section, Map 18. Park in the BTC lot at the end of 1st line EHS, north of 5 Sideroad (near Orangeville Fairgrounds).

Hike Leader(s): Julie Daley, Les Babbage, Tony Evangelista, Inge Eckerich Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: Long Hike 5 km, Short Hike 2.2 km

Description

We will hike a loop consisting of the Uplands, Goodyear and Rushing River Side Trails, including the trail connecting to 2nd line EHS.  Short hike will turn back at second intersection of Uplands and Goodyear STs.  Bring water, snack and hiking poles, as desired.  Icers may by helpful, depending on conditions.

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Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Parking lot is off Sycamore Drive, East of Bayview , across Starbucks plaza
Bus 91 from Finch East station stops at Sycamore station.

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 (km): 7-8 km

Description

We will explore Valleyview and Maple View parks, and  walk  along  German Mills Creek, in return we stop in Huntington park and have snack ,coffee,tea .

Although this is considered an “Urban Walk”, you can expect some hills up and down and uneven surfaces with tree roots. Please bring hiking poles,   water and snacks.

phone number for the day of hike 289 588 6482

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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Decew House Heritage Park Parking Lot Coordinates: 43.107568, -79.249598 and carpool to Rockway Conservation Area Parking Lot Coordinates: 43.111255, -79.321901

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

Pace: Medium 3- 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate: some hills and some poor footing
Distance: 16.9 kms

Description

Niagara E2E in 5 hikes. Hike#3 is 16.9 kms so please bring enough snacks and water. Be prepared for the weather. Poles are recommended. Please bring $10 for badge once you have completed all 5 hikes.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the main parking lot at Mount Nemo at 9:15 am. Reserve your time at conservationhalton.ca

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

Meeting at 9:15 am in the parking lot on Guelph Line, we will hike the basic loop and a side trail.  Reserve your time at conservationhalton.ca

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Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Organized Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot behind Tim Horton’s

Hike Leader(s): Myra Campbell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6

Description

Please meet at Tim Horton’s on 1st St. in Collingwood at 9:30. Please be there at least 15 minutes prior to the meet time (9:15).

This is a shuttle. We’ll car pool to the small parking lot on Hwy 91 west of Duntroon (37.4 km), from there we will shuttle cars to the end point at the Devils’s Glen Viewing Platform parking lot (31.7 km) on Hwy 124.
There are lots of interesting things to see along the trail.  The Biodiversity of the Escarpment on this hike includes a quarry, ski trails, farm fields as well as forest.

Be prepared for all weather conditions & have proper hiking gear including water & snacks.

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Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Parking lot is off Sycamore Drive, East of Bayview , across Starbucks plaza
Bus 91 from Finch East station stops at Sycamore station.

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 (km): 7-8 km

Description

We will explore Valleyview and Maple View parks, and  walk  along  German Mills Creek, in return we stop in Huntington park and have snack ,coffee,tea .

Although this is considered an “Urban Walk”, you can expect some hills up and down and uneven surfaces with tree roots. Please bring hiking poles,   water and snacks.

phone number for the day of hike 289 588 6482

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Rucking: Hikes/Walks with Weight
Location (Google Maps): Meet up at 9:30am SHARP at Kilbride Public School (6611 Panton St., North Burlington) in back parking by tennis club (ignore one-way arrows).

Hike Leader(s): Karen Capindale-Smith Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: +/- 6 km

Description

This is a progressive rucking series – starting off slow and building as you are able. I will be starting with a village street route as you learn the subtle skills of rucking and progressing from there to close by main and side hiking trails of the Bruce Trail.

Information covered over the 4 weeks will include: the uses of rucking, its health benefits, proper posture and “stability” when rucking and tips on how to safely progress your rucking.

Prerequisite of participants: Please sign up for this fun and encouraging rucking series ONLY IF: 1) YOU CAN MAKE ALL 4 WEEKS OF THE SERIES 2) You have (or can borrow) a backpack with both a hip (padded is recommended) and chest strap. A cover for your pack is optional but recommended for wet conditions; 3) you walk or hike 6km+ regularly (2-3 times a week) and can maintain a moderate pace (3-4km/hr); and, 4) you have NO unresolved joint issues (especially hip, knee, ankle and feet joints).

What to Bring: your backpack ;), water and a snack. Please dress according to the weather (layers are best). Proper icers must accompany you each week (please contact me if you do not know what this means). Note: wearing a backpack (especially with weight) will keep you warmer than without. I will be contacting you closer to the first week with information about how to prepare you backpacks.

This series will run RAIN OR SHINE…. OR SNOW. Extreme weather will always be taken into consideration.

The continuation and expansion of this series will be dependent on its success. We have had a great turnout for last 3 Beginner Series. Always feel free to join me again as there is a lot of information to take-in/implement the first time around and the Fall definitely can throw some weather at you that can help take your rucking to that next level. Hope to see you there!

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 9:15 am in the parking lot at Smokey Hollow in Waterdown.

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 in the Smokey Hollow parking lot in Waterdown at.9:15.  Then carpool to Valley Road and hike back along the main trail to the cars. Bring sufficient water and a snack, as needed.  There are some hilly bits to this hike.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the Pear Tree parking lot at Speyside on 15 Side Road 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: 9 kms

Description

Meeting at 9:15 am in the Pear Tree parking lot, we will hike the main trail into the St. Helena forest and along the trails, which are VERY rocky. This is a dense forest that takes us around a large marsh pond and back up the Al Shaw Side Trail.  This hike is about 90% technical (on rocks), so be prepared for that.  Not for first time hikers.

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Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Blue Mountains Section, Map 23. Meet at SuperBurger (north-west corner of Hwy 10/Hwy 89 intersection) at 8:30 am for car pooling or at Petun Conservation Area parking area on the east side of 2nd Line, 320 metres north of 6th Sideroad (near to Km 55.7) at 9:30 am.

Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage, Inge Eckerich, Julie Daley, Tony Evangelista Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8.4 km. Short hike: 4.2 km

Description

After car pooling to the start of the hike in Petun CA, we will take Black Ash Side Trail to the Main Trail, then hike east, south and west to the John Haigh Side Trail, which will take us back to parking. The short hike will turn back where the Main Trail turns onto 6th Sideroad road allowance. Bring water and snacks. Hiking poles recommended.

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Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Short Hills Wiley Road, Thorold

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver

Pace: Brisk 4-5 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate: some hills and some poor footing
: 10k+

Description

Our regular Spot for the Tuesday Long Hike.   Note the new location.   We will hike the trails around Short Hills    Dress for the weather and bring sunscreen bug spray, poles snack and drink

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Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Bailey bridge Jordan

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

Pace: Brisk 4-5 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate: some hills and some poor footing
Distance: ~10k

Description

This will be our permanent location .  Hike up from the Bailey bridge to Balls Falls and explore the trails

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

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Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Parking lot is off Sycamore Drive, East of Bayview , across Starbucks plaza
Bus 91 from Finch East station stops at Sycamore station.

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 (km): 7-8 km

Description

We will explore Valleyview and Maple View parks, and  walk  along  German Mills Creek, in return we stop in Huntington park and have snack ,coffee,tea .

Although this is considered an “Urban Walk”, you can expect some hills up and down and uneven surfaces with tree roots. Please bring hiking poles,   water and snacks.

phone number for the day of hike 289 588 6482

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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Woodend Conservation Area Taylor Road and carpool to Decew House Heritage Park

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

Pace: Medium 3- 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate: some hills and some poor footing
Distance: 14.5 kms

Description

Niagara E2E in 5 hikes. Hike#4 covers 14.5 kms. Bring snacks and water. Poles are recommended. Please bring $10 for badge once you have completed all 5 hikes.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 9:15 am in the Bruce Trail parking lot on 5th Line, just down from Hockley 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: 7.5 kms

Description

Meeting at 9:15 am in the Bruce Trail parking lot on 5th Line (just below Hockley Rd), we will carpool to Hockleycrest on Side Road 5 and hike back along the main trail and the Hemlock Ridge Side Trail. There are a few hills along the way.  Bring sufficient water.

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Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Parking lot is off Sycamore Drive, East of Bayview , across Starbucks plaza
Bus 91 from Finch East station stops at Sycamore station.

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 (km): 7-8 km

Description

We will explore Valleyview and Maple View parks, and  walk  along  German Mills Creek, in return we stop in Huntington park and have snack ,coffee,tea .

Although this is considered an “Urban Walk”, you can expect some hills up and down and uneven surfaces with tree roots. Please bring hiking poles,   water and snacks.

phone number for the day of hike 289 588 6482