Hike Schedule

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Old Guelph Road Road Side Parking (enter from Old Guelph Road, continue to road dead end, west side of Highway 6, south of Clappisons Corner

Hike Leader(s): Lois Corey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 17 kms

Description

This is an out and back hike near Waterdown, no carpooling required.  We will hike east from Old Guelph Road parking,  through tunnel under Highway 6, proceeding along a very hilly challenging section of Bruce Trail to Smokey Hollow Great Falls.   We will continue a short distance along the Bruce Trail to check out the wind telephone near McNally property where we will turn around retracing our steps along the Bruce Trail, incorporating a loop along Eric Best side trail if time and conditions allow. Please bring your own water (2-3 litres recommended), lunch and snacks.

Very hilly terrain, slippery when wet, hiking poles recommended, along with icers in the case of an early snow fall.

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

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

(Google Maps) Dufferin Highland Section, Map 20. Meet at the new BTC parking lot on 15 Sideroad just west of Prince of Wales Rd

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Moderate
Distance: Long hike: 5.7 Km Short hike 4 Km

Description

We will hike east on the Kilgore Side Trail to the Main Trail at River Rd, then along the riverbank past the ruins of a hydro generating station and the Provincial Fishing Reserve. Next a side trip to the Bell Lookout for a panoramic view of the Pine River Valley, then on to the Pine River Valley Side Trail, following this loop (with option to add on the Carl Alexander Side Trail if conditions are favourable), to the Main Trail , which will take us back  to the parking lot. The short hike will skip the Pine River Valley Side Trail, returning to the parking lot by way of the Main Trail.

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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: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing., There might be icy and slippery sections.
Distance: Approx 6 km

Description

Join us for a hike viewing the Festival of Northern Lights displays in the River District and in Harrison Park. If conditions are snowy or icy, please wear icers/crampons. Following the hike there will be an opportunity for socializing 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: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Toronto Section, Map 13, Meet at intersection of 8th Line and 27th Sideroad, just north of Km 32.2 at 9.30 am

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6.0 km

Description

We will hike a loop on the Main trail and Great Esker side trail.  Short hike can return at any time.

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

Coolihans Sideroad to Hwy 9
Caledon Section, Map 17. Meet at roadside parking on Coolihans Sideroad where the Main Trail crosses (Km 35.0)

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: Long Hike 6.8 Km, Shorter Hike turn back at hiker’s discretion

Description

Caledon Section, Map 17.  Meet at roadside parking on Coolihans Sideroad where the Main Trail crosses (Km 35.0).  We will hike north along the main trail, passing through Glen Haffy Conservaton Area, up to Hwy #9.  We will stop for a break/snack here, then head back to Coolihans Sideroad.  Bring snack.  Poles and icers are recommended, snowshoes may be needed.

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Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Passport to Nature Hike/Event
Location (Google Maps):

Click on the (Google Maps) link to take you there. Meet at the Pavilion beside the Grey Sauble Administration Centre at the Inglis Falls Arboretum at 237897 Inglis Falls Road which is 1.2 km north (towards Owen Sound) from Inglis Falls. Or use these GPS coordinates to the Pavilion: 44.535678, -80.93602

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

Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing.
Distance: 2-3 km

Description

Sydenham Bruce Trail Club (SBTC) is excited to celebrate the Winter Solstice and Long Night Supermoon on the Bruce Trail and the trails at the Inglis Falls Arboretum! The Event will be based at the Pavilion at the Grey Sauble Conservation Administration Centre.

This is a Passport to Nature event (https://brucetrail.org/passport-to-nature/) and each participant will receive a Passport to Nature booklet and a Sydenham Bruce Trail Club sticker stamp in your Passport booklet. If you have already received a Passport to Nature booklet at a previous event, you can bring it along or simply take the sticker home with you to stamp your Passport booklet.

There are no parking fees at the Administration Centre of Grey Sauble Conservation and the lot should be clear with ample places to park.

We’ll begin with introductions at the Pavilion at 7 p.m., where special guest astronomer John Hlynialuk will present his telescope and other astronomical gadgets. We are hoping for clear skies, but if not, John still has plenty to share with us from his lifetime of expertise in astronomy.  If sky conditions are favourable,  or even with a few clear patches or light clouds, everyone will have a chance to view the supermoon through the telescope. It is so incredible to see its features close up and to know that humans have walked on its surface.

Families and children are welcome!

An easy 2 km hike or a bit longer will be taken around the dark trails in the Arboretum. There are shortcuts if that is too much with young children. If you bring a headlamp, make sure it has a red light as this event and hike will not use white light so that our eyes remain accustomed to the dark. Plus the spooky atmosphere of darkness is fun. Maybe we’ll see Santa Claus taking a test flight before Christmas.

An email will be sent to all registered hikers a day or so before the event with further instructions about trail conditions and what you need for the hike. Depending on the weather, it could be a snowshoe hike or if there is not much snow it will be a hiking boot hike. If it is a snowshoe hike, not everyone necessarily needs them as the hikers in boots at the end of the line usually benefit from a nice tramped-down track!  Dress warmly especially to stay cozy for the time we may spend around the telescope and pavilion.

Bring  water and a snack if you like. Hot chocolate will be served in the pavilion to celebrate the shortest day of the year and the supermoon.

If you don’t know what a supermoon is, you have homework to do!

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Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land Section, Maps 19 and 20. Meet at roadside parking on 1st Line EHS, north of the 25th Sideroad, where the Trail leaves the road.

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6.6 Km

Description

We will hike the Main Trail from the roadside parking on 1st Line EHS, through open fields and woods to 30th Sideroad, and return. Those wishing a shorter hike can return at their leisure.  Please bring water, snack and hiking poles, as desired. Snowshoes and icers may be helpful, depending on conditions.

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet at the end of 6th Line, north of Grey Road 119. Do not block driveways, farm entrances or gates, km 13.7, Map 24 N44.484137, W80.386155. All coordinates taken from the BTC App.

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: 13.7 km

Description

Beaver Valley Winter End 2 End!

The  first hike will meet at the end of 6th Line, north of Grey Road 119.  Do not block driveways, farm entrances or gates, km 13.7, Map 24 N44.484137, W80.386155.  All coordinates taken from the BTC App.  We will shuttle to Maple Lane, km 00.0,Map 24, N44.504973, W80.331780.

This is a series of 10 hikes in which hikers may choose to participate in as many or as few as they wish.  Any hiker who completes all 10 hikes will earn the Beaver Valley Winter End to End badge.  These hikes will be a challenge to your strength, endurance and perseverance!  You will be rewarded with breathtaking views of winter in the valley and good company.

These hikes are intended only for strong hikers who are experienced with snowshoes.   It will be tough hiking so be sure of your physical ability before signing up for this hike. To keep warm and to ensure the safety of participants, we will be hiking at a steady brisk pace with few short breaks along the way.  Please bring plenty of water and snacks/lunch and make sure to dress according to the weather conditions presented on hike day.

As we need to be prepared for variable weather and trail conditions, you will be required to carry icers and snowshoes with you on each hike. You may need to wear either of these items for portions of the hike and carry them when not needed, so please ensure you have a system to put your snowshoes on or in your pack.   When the snow is deep, each hiker should be prepared to take a turn blazing trail.

This will be a team effort from start to finish! Who wants to join the team?

As we all know Mother Nature can throw us curve balls at times. I will ask each hiker to please respect the decisions of the leader in case of inclement weather/road & parking conditions. We may need to adjust our meeting location and possibly postpone and reschedule the hike.  Hikers will be advised either the night before or in the early morning of cancellations.  March 9&16 are set aside for possible rescheduled hikes.

All hikes in this series will include a car shuttle and everyone will take a turn as a shuttle driver. Please have your vehicle ready to transport hikers.

The Beaver Valley Winter E2E is a club lead series that can only be completed with a club leader.

No dogs please.

COVID-19 Precautions Before, During and After your Hike

1. Each hiker joining a Bruce Trail Club organized hike must perform a self-screening check before hiking.
   Find Ontario’s self-assessment tool here: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/
2. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, stay home.

Transportation

It is the Bruce Trail Conservancy’s current policy that car shuttles are allowed.  It is at the discrepancy of individual hike leaders to make that decision.

Other Guidelines

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.

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

Dufferin Hi-Land, Map 20. Meet on east side of 2nd Line, 300m north of the bend from 8 Sideroad onto 2nd Line, where the Main Trail turns off of the road, heading east (Km 22.3)

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 5.2 or 3.7 km

Description

We will hike the Main Trail to the second intersection with Oliver Creek Side Trail, then loop back on this trail to the Main Trail. The short hike will cut off on the 2nd Line Side Trail and walk south on 2nd Line to the cars. Snowshoes or icers may be required. Bring water snacks and dress warmly for the weather.

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet at Metcalfe Rock parking lot, 10th Line, south of km 27.9, Map 25, N44.416209, W80.443558.

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: 14.2 km

Description

Beaver Valley Winter End 2 End

km13.7-km27.9

This is a series of 10 hikes in which hikers may choose to participate in as many or as few as they wish.  Any hiker who completes all 10 hikes will earn the Beaver Valley Winter End to End badge.  These hikes will be a challenge to your strength, endurance and perseverance!  You will be rewarded with breathtaking views of winter in the valley and good company.

These hikes are intended only for strong hikers who are experienced with snowshoes.   It will be tough hiking so be sure of your physical ability before signing up for this hike. To keep warm and to ensure the safety of participants, we will be hiking at a steady brisk pace with few short breaks along the way.  Please bring plenty of water and snacks/lunch and make sure to dress according to the weather conditions presented on hike day.

As we need to be prepared for variable weather and trail conditions, you will be required to carry icers and snowshoes with you on each hike. You may need to wear either of these items for portions of the hike and carry them when not needed, so please ensure you have a system to put your snowshoes on or in your pack.   When the snow is deep, each hiker should be prepared to take a turn blazing trail.

This will be a team effort from start to finish! Who wants to join the team?

As we all know Mother Nature can throw us curve balls at times. I will ask each hiker to please respect the decisions of the leader in case of inclement weather/road & parking conditions. We may need to adjust our meeting location and possibly postpone and reschedule the hike.  Hikers will be advised either the night before or in the early morning of cancellations.  March 9&16 are set aside for possible rescheduled hikes.

All hikes in this series will include a car shuttle and everyone will take a turn as a shuttle driver. Please have your vehicle ready to transport hikers.

The Beaver Valley Winter E2E is a club lead series that can only be completed with a club leader.

No dogs please.

COVID-19 Precautions Before, During and After your Hike

1. Each hiker joining a Bruce Trail Club organized hike must perform a self-screening check before hiking.
   Find Ontario’s self-assessment tool here: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/
2. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, stay home.

Transportation

It is the Bruce Trail Conservancy’s current policy that car shuttles are allowed.  It is at the discrepancy of individual hike leaders to make that decision.

Other Guidelines

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.