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- 01June 1, 2026
EASY DOES IT HIKE Glenridge Quarry Naturalization Hike
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/easy-does-it-hike-glenridge-quarry-naturalization-hike/
Registration Required:
Click here to register for this hike (19 spots remaining)Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Leisurely
Location (Google Maps): Sir Isaac Brock WayHike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely <3 km/hr
Terrain: Easy: mostly flat, good footing
Distance: 3 KmDescription
- 01June 1, 2026
NEW Black Bear Badge Peninsula End2End - Hikes 1-5 of 8 hikes, June 1-5 (Hikes 6-8 of 8 July 27-29)
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/new-black-bear-badge-peninsula-end2end-hikes-1-5-of-8-hikes-june-1-5-hikes-6-8-of-8-july-27-29/This is a Multi-Day Hike
You are signing up for the following dates and times:
2026-06-01 at 12:00
2026-06-02 at 07:30
2026-06-03 at 07:30
2026-06-04 at 07:30
2026-06-05 at 07:30
REGISTRATION FULL: This hike has reached the maximum number of hikers.
Click here to be added to the Wait List.Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Peninsula
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Bluewater Park, WiartonHike Leader(s): Steven White Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 13.3kmsDescription
Hike Peninsula in 8 hikes this summer and earn the New Black Bear Fundraising Badge!! June 1-5 and July 27-29, 2026. Separate registrations of June 1-5 and July 27-29. We will meet at 12 noon at Bluewater Park in Wiarton and shuttle to Crawford Drive Side Trail and hike back to Bluewater Park. June 2-5, we will be hiking the top part of the Peninsula. We will meet each morning at 7:30am and shuttle to the trail head. Shuttling at the beginning of the day and one shuttle at end of each day to take morning drivers back to their cars, will be shared among all hikers. These start times allow hikers to travel the morning of the hike and finish mid-afternoon. Any parking fees will be shared equally by all hikers. A full itinerary will be shared with hikers the week before our hikes begin. For those booking accommodation, recommend staying near the top part of the peninsula for June 1-5 and near Wiarton for the July dates.I expect to have the new Black Bear End to End Fundraising badges for our last hike July 29, to be distributed to those who completed all 8 hikes.
Hikers should bring layered clothing in case of cool, breezy or rainy days. Hikers should have hiking shoes/boots, poles, hat, raingear, sunblock, bug repellant, 2-3 litres of water and snacks/lunch. We will have 2 scheduled breaks each day, except for June1 (1 break) as it is a shorter hike. Anticipate 4 km/hr average pace including breaks, so please be honest with respect to your capability.
- 02June 2, 2026
Long Haulers Hike NEW TIME NEW LOCATION
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/long-haulers-hike-new-time-new-location-3/
Registration Required:
Click here to register for this hike (30 spots remaining)Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Wiley Road, Thorold
Pace: Fast 5+ km/hr
Terrain: Moderate: some hills and some poor footing
: 10k+Description
Back to 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 - 02June 2, 2026
Scotsdale Farm and Indigenous Village, Forest Bathing
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/scotsdale-farm-and-indigenous-village-forest-bathing-2/
Registration Required:
Click here to register for this hike (4 spots remaining)Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps):Toronto Section, Map 13. Meet at Scotsdale Farm parking lot off of Trafalgar Rd (north of Km 29.8)
Hike Leader(s): Janice McClelland;Les Babbage Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: Long Hike: 7 km, Short Hike: 5.8 kmDescription
We will quietly hike the Bennet Heritage Trail, crossing Snows Creek pond and then Owl Creek, close to the site of the an Indigenous (Attiwonderonk) village from 1550-80. We will share info about the village. Our hike follows Owl Creek with a scenic break spot. Long hike will return via the Maureen Smith Side Trail and then the Main Trail – the short hike will return directly to the parking lot via the Bennet Side Trail. Please bring water and a lunch. - 02June 2, 2026
Boots and Books - The Iroquoia Bruce Trail Book Club
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/boots-and-books-the-iroquoia-bruce-trail-book-club-4/
Registration Required:
Click here to register for this hike (7 spots remaining)Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Boots and Books – The Iroquoia Bruce Trail Book Club
Location (Google Maps): Kilbride Park Parking Lot behind the Kilbride SchoolHike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt 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: Approx 7kmDescription
Welcome to the 3rd Iroquoia Bruce Trail Book Club – “Boots and Books”Our book is “Theo of Golden” by Allen Levi. Please check your local library for available copies of this book.
We will hike from the parking lot north bound to Calcium Pits/Twiss Rd and return – about 7km which will take about 2 hours approximately. Please wear suitable foot wear, dress for the weather and bring poles if you use them and gaiters as the trail may be muddy. Please bring enough snacks and water suitable for the length/duration of the hike. It is not necessary to bring the book.
The June book will be “A History of Canada in 10 Maps” by Adam Shoalts and the July book will be “Woman, Watching” by Merilyn Simonds It may be a good idea to reserve these books now from your local library.
The hike is open to everyone whether you have read the book or not but there may he spoilers, if you haven’t read it. It will be open to 10 people to keep it more intimate for discussing the book.
If your plans change, please cancel your registration so that people who are waitlisted may join.
To cancel your registration, here is a step by step:
– Sign into your account on the Bruce Trail website.
– Go to the Hike Schedule
– Click on My Hikes tab which you should find at the top of the schedule
– Scroll to the appropriate hike you wish to cancel
– Cursor to the far right of the hike to the Action column
– Click cancel under the hike you wish to cancel. - 02June 2, 2026
9:15 Short hike - Short Hills Park, Pelham Road
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-short-hills-park-pelham-road-2/
Registration Required:
Click here to register for this hike (25 spots remaining)Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Provincial Park, Pelham Road entranceHike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium 3- 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate: some hills and some poor footing
Distance: 6 kmsDescription
Hike the main and side trails of Short Hills Provincial Park. Please bring water and hiking poles. Ticks are active so please check yourself for them after the hike. - 02June 2, 2026
Urban Walk: Valley View Park Thornhill
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/urban-walk-valley-view-park-thornhill-173/
Registration Required:
Click here to register for this hike (10 spots remaining)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): 6-7 kmDescription
We will explore Valleyview and Maple View parks, and walk along German Mill Creak, in return we stop in Huntington park and have snack under beautiful shed.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, Ice cleats water and snacks.
- 02June 2, 2026
Tuesday Trekkers- Dufferin (km19.4-36.8) 2of 3
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/dufferin-km19-4-36-8-2of-3/
Registration Required:
Click here to register for this hike (1 spots remaining)Hosting Club: Beaver Valley
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the BT parking lot located off of 15 Sideroad, 50m west of the stop sign at the intersection of Prince of Whales and 15th Sideroad. km 36.8 Map 20 Ed 31
We will shuttle to Roadside parking on 1st Line (km19.4)Hike Leader(s): Kristina Rettie Click here to contact the hike leader.
Pace: Brisk, Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Some rocky footing, Some steep sections, Strenuous
Length of Hike: 17.5kmDescription
This Dufferin E2E will take place over 3 Tuesdays. Come out for all of them and earn you Dufferin E2E badge (you can apply for this independenly) or just come to the ones that interest you. We will start at km 0 and make our way north to km 55.5 covering the entire Dufferin section.This will be a car shuttle hike so please come with your car passenger ready. We will all take turns being the shuttle driver.
This time of year we can expect all types of trail conditions. Please be prepared with for the condition of the day.
Bring water lunch and a snack
Please no dogs
- 02June 2, 2026
Walk In Nature Series (WINS) Tuesday Summer Evenings - Sydenham Forest
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/walk-in-nature-series-wins-sydenham-forest/
Registration Required:
Click here to register for this hike (15 spots remaining)Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Click the Google Maps link to take you there. Meet and park roadside at the corner of 6th Concession North and Sideroad 22 in the former Sydenham township just east of the Owen Sound airport. In the Bruce Trail Reference, Edition 31, meet at km 67.8 on Map 31.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: 4 kmDescription
Tuesday evening WINS hikes begin at 6:30 p.m. as a way to enjoy the daylight and nice weather of summer evenings. Join us on this evening hike in the Sydenham Forest and the beauty of the escarpment nestled in the countryside close to Owen Sound. We will walk a 3 km loop which includes beautiful forest and escarpment edge then return 1 km on a quiet country road to our vehicles. We will also view the recent tree plantings that our Sydenham Biodiversity volunteer team has done on the Bruce Trail Conservancy (BTC) Protected Property, Sydenham Escarpment Nature Reserve. - 03June 3, 2026
Hidden Valley Park to Cityview Park
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/hidden-valley-park-to-cityview-park/
REGISTRATION FULL: This hike has reached the maximum number of hikers.
Click here to be added to the Wait List.Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meeting at the South parking lot of City View Park, Burlington (on Kerns Rd off of Hwy #5) where we will shuttle to Hidden Valley Park, Burlington (parking lot beside the HVP washrooms and just south of the Burlington Model Railway Club Inc) to begin our hike. Drivers for the shuttle will be needed as well as someone to return the drivers to retrieve their cars at the end of the hike. Thank you!Hike Leader(s): Karen Capindale-Smith Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 10+kmDescription
We will begin our hike on Hidden Valley Rd which goes thru the quaint village of Lemonville. Following Grindstone Creek past the village and into the woods we will connect with the main Bruce Trail. We will make the steep climb out of Sleepy Hollow and continue east along the BT to our original meeting spot at City View Park.Please remember to dress in appropriate layers and bring water and snacks.
Baked good should be expected 🙂