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, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Variable
Distance (km): 10-12

Description

Let’s roll the hills of the Jefferson Forest this winter! Every weekend, we’ll explore the winter wonderland at this beautiful park. Located in the heart of Richmond Hill, it boasts numerous hiking trails. This 3-hour hike can range from 10 to 12 kilometres, depending on the weather conditions. Remember to bring water, snacks, hiking boots, icers, poles, and your camera. Not recommended for beginners. Park in the free Bethesda parking lot and avoid parking along the road. Dress appropriately for the weather. 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).

Kilbride to Twiss Rd return

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the parking lot behind the school in Kilbride 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: 6.5 kms

Description

Meeting in the parking lot behind the Kilbride School at 9:15 am, we will hike along the main trail to Twiss Road and turn around and hike back. There is some technical footing near the Twiss Road end of the trail, but otherwise this is a fairly easy hike. Bring icers for your boots.  Hike is dependent on weather conditions.

GeoHike - Cave Springs Conservation Area

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):

Cave Springs Conservation Area, 3949 Cave Spring Rd, Lincoln

Hike Leader(s): Kristin Hanson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 1.7KM

Description

From the parking lot, we will hike along the Ice Cave Trail, the Margaret Reed Side Trail and the main Bruce Trail, stopping to explore and discuss the geology of the Niagara Escarpment, the Beamsville Bench wine region and the physiographic and geologic conditions that make it special.  After a short in-and-out hike on the Ice Cave Trail, we will slowly begin an incline up the Margaret Reed side trail as we scale the Niagara Escarpment.  We will consider the 450+million years of history we are hiking through as we make our way slowly to the top.  We will stop along the way to discuss and rest.  Once at the top, the terrain on the Bruce Trail is generally flat but footing may be uneven.  It may be icy or wet and slippery.  Hiking poles will make the ascent easier and give more stability on uneven footing.  We will hike to the site of the very first blaze on the Bruce Trail and admire the views of Lake Ontario and the vineyards of Cave Spring and Malivoire wineries.  Winter offers the most unobstructed views of this beautiful area.  We will return the way we came.

Hikers that are not registered cannot be accommodated on this hike.  This hike is for members only.

Full Moon Night Hike No.3 (Worm Moon)

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Moonlight Hikes
Location (Google Maps): We will meet at Dundas Drive Through Park, at 71 Cross St, Dundas. Proceed through the gate and take the road on the right to available parking on the east side of the park. I will have my tailgate up on my dark grey Acura RDX. Please plan to arrive by 6:30 so we can get everyone registered and head out

Hike Leader(s): Steven White 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: 7.5 km

Description

The Full Worm Moon hike is the third full moon hike of 2026. We meet at the parking area inside Dundas Drive Through Park (71 Cross St Dundas) on the east side of the park. Please plan to arrive by 6:30 to get everyone registered and on our way.

We will hike out of the park along Alma St and pick up the main trail/Tews Fall Side Trail, climbing the escarpment, hiking along the top to Dundas Peak – there will many views overlooking Dundas and afford us some good views of the Full Worm Moon. A short pause for pics at the Peak and back down along the Glen Ferguson Side Trail/Tews Fall Side Trail and back to the park and our cars.

Be sure to wear layered clothing, bring water, icers and poles if you use them. The ascent might be icy as this is a popular trail to the Dundas Peak.

Since this the third hike in the series, some hikers will qualify for the Iroquoia Full Moon badge – new for 2026! Cost is $10 for BTC Members and $15 for non-members. Badges can be picked up at this hike if you pre-order and pay through Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club Badges – Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club

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Urban Walk - Mississauga Culham Trail : Erindale Park to Barbertown Park

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Erindale Park. The entrance to Erindale Park is 1695 Dundas Street West, Mississauga, just east of Mississauga Road.

Hike Leader(s): Howard Cheng Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions
Distance: 13 km

Description

This is leisurely in-out hike.

We will walk north on the Culham Trail along the Credit River for around 6.5 km to the Barbertown Park near Barbertown Bridge.  We will have a snack break there, and return through the same route to our starting point at Erindale Park.  Even on the same trail, in the same park, the walk back offers a different view—the light shifts, details emerge, and familiar scenery feels newly revealed.

The terrain is flat with gentle hills but may have some poor footing, muddy or slippery sections during winter condition.  Bring hiking poles, icers, plenty of water or other hydration and a snack.

Public washrooms are only available at Erindale Park, but nature stops will be offered during the hike.