Hike Schedule

Car Hike: Niagara E2E- 1 of 4

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): We will meet at the Grimsby pool, coordinates N 43.193201,W 79.565301 Elm street. Map # 5

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): 15.5 km

Description

Welcome to Niagara E2E in 4. We will shuttle to the Margaret Reed side trail and after the short walk on the side trail we will hike back to the Grimsby pool. About 15.5 kms and 2 short side trails.
make sure to dress in layers, bring 2 litres of water, lunch, snack.
everyone is expected to participate in the car shuttle one or twice during the 4 days hike.
please be 15 minutes early so we can be in the shuttle cars and move by 8:30.

if you have any questions please email me on my personal email smadarjunkin@hotmail.com

Urban Dog-Friendly Walks & Hikes In Toronto

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): In Toronto Parks & Ravines. The location will be shared with registered hikers or contact the Hike Leader to Inquire

Hike Leader(s): Lindita Kalo 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): 10-15km

Description

Urban Dog-Friendly Walks & Hikes
Let’s meet and enjoy the outdoors with our best friends, our dogs!
This series of Toronto Urban Walks and hikes will feature a different location every Sunday. Each walk or hike will last approximately 2 to 4 hours and will follow either an out-and-back route or a loop.
Information about each location will be sent to registered participants on a weekly basis.
I have a 3-year-old Australian Shepherd who is friendly with both people and other dogs. I look forward to seeing you and your furry companions on our walks and hikes! Lindita.

Dufferin Hi-Land End-to-End 3/4 — 1st Line East to Prince of Wales Road

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking near the intersection of Prince of Wales Rd W & 20 Sideroad. Please arrive by 8:30 a.m. We will organize vehicles and shuttle south to the Bruce Trail parking lot on 1st Line East for an approximately leaving at 8:45.

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

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Level 3 (Advanced – steep hills and some scrambling over boulders)
Distance (km): 12.5

Description

Join us for the third hike in our four-part Dufferin Hi-Land End-to-End.

Today’s hike is approximately 12.5 km, making it the shortest of our four days, although the terrain still provides plenty of challenge.

Starting from 1st Line East, we will travel north through the Kilgorie and Pine River area before finishing at Prince of Wales Road near 20 Sideroad.

The landscape changes frequently as we pass through hardwood forest, river valleys and rural countryside. Several climbs and descents, along with rocky and root-covered trail, will require careful footing.

This portion of the Dufferin Hi-Land section has a wonderfully quiet character and illustrates just how quickly the Bruce Trail can change from open countryside to secluded woodland and valley terrain.

This is a point-to-point hike requiring a car shuttle. Please arrive by 8:30 a.m. with your vehicle passenger-ready. We plan to begin the shuttle at approximately 8:45 and start hiking at approximately 9:00. Everyone is expected to participate in the car shuttle once or twice during the 4 days hike.

Hiking boots or sturdy hiking shoes are required. Hiking poles are strongly recommended, particularly if the trail is wet or covered with fallen leaves.

Bring approximately 2 litres of water, lunch and snacks and be prepared for early-November weather.

This is Hike 3 of 4 in our Dufferin Hi-Land End-to-End series. One more hike to go!

Car Hike: Niagara E2E, 2 of 4

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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.

Dufferin Hi-Land Blues #4

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.

2 Day Falling Water Badge hike

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.

Car Hike: Niagara E2E 3 of 4 hikes.

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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.