Beaver Valley

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  • Pacific Slope Friendship Trail

    Pacific Slope Friendship Trail

    9:30 AM
    12/06/2022

    Click here for more information or to register

    Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

    Location (Google Maps): park @ km 74.3 in the Beaver Valley section (Johnston’s Sideroad)
    Map 26 Edition 30

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

    Pace: Brisk
    Terrain: Strenuous
    Length of Hike: 12km

    Description

    The Pacific Slope Trail follows the main Bruce Trail. This hike will be an in and out hike of ups and downs with a side step onto the Stew Hilts Side Trail.

    Please be prepared with icer’s and/or snowshoes depending on conditions.

    Bring snack and water.  Please no dogs.

    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.
    3. Personal Protective Equipment:
      • Hikers may choose to wear masks

    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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  • North Street to Penstocks

    North Street to Penstocks

    10:00 AM
    12/09/2022

    Click here for more information or to register

    Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

    Location (Google Maps): Meet on the shoulder, on the south side, turn cars to face east, at the end of North St. in Eugenia. (North St. is directly north of The Top O’ The Rock store.) km 58.3, Map 26, Edition 30.

    Hike Leader(s): Glenda Collings Click here to contact the hike leader.

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Some steep sections
    Length of Hike: Approx. 6 km

    Description

    We’ll be hiking along the escarpment through forest to the Beaver Valley landmark “The Penstocks” and then returning to our cars.  Some great views to be had!  Please bring snowshoes and icers/crampons and we’ll decide on the day which we need.
    COVID-19 Precautions Before, During and After your Hike

    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/
    If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, stay home.
    Personal Protective Equipment:
    Hikers may choose to wear masks

    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

    Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the hike.
    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.
    Always carry I.D. and your health card.
    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.
    Bring sunscreen and insect repellent (for spring and summer hikes).
    Bring your own first aid kit.
    Please leave dogs at home.

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  • Maple Lane into Loree

    Maple Lane into Loree

    9:30 AM
    12/13/2022

    Click here for more information or to register

    Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

    Location (Google Maps): Park at km 0 of the Beaver Valley section on Maple Lane (please do not block driveways)

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

    Pace: Brisk
    Terrain: Moderate, Some steep sections
    Length of Hike: 8.5km

    Description

    This is an in and out hike that will take us up along the top of the ski hill and into Loree forest. It will start off fairly easy to get our legs warmed up then some steep climbs to the top of Loree. We will take a much deserved break before retracing our step back to our cars.

    Please be prepared with icer’s and/or snowshoes (depending on conditions we may shorten hike)

    Bring snack and water.  Please no dogs.

    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.
    3. Personal Protective Equipment:
      • Hikers may choose to wear masks

    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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  • McCluskey’s Rock

    McCluskey’s Rock

    9:30 AM
    12/20/2022

    Click here for more information or to register

    Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

    Location (Google Maps): Park @ km 39.3 Fox Ridge Road, Beaver Valley section (do not block laneways).
    Map 25 Edition 30

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

    Pace: Brisk, Medium
    Terrain: Some rocky footing, Some steep sections, Strenuous
    Length of Hike: 8.5km

    Description

    We will follow the road allowance south before turning in and ascending the Escarpment. Proceeding through a level section of forest and descending across a scree slope,  the trail continues across the base of the Escarpment before ascending to the top. Along the top it skirts McCluskey’s Rock and descends a wide valley to reach the Ken Young Side Trail. We will take this side trail to 7B then follow the road back onto the main trail and re-trace our steps back the same way.

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  • 12 kilometres of delight (my favourite little section)

    12 kilometres of delight (my favourite little section)

    9:30 AM
    12/27/2022

    Click here for more information or to register

    Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

    Location (Google Maps): Park @113.6k Beaver Valley section (park on south side, east of trail access). Ensure that cars are completely off the paved portion of the road.
    Map 28 Edition 30

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

    Pace: Brisk
    Terrain: Moderate, Some rocky footing
    Length of Hike: 12km

    Description

    This is one of my favourite winter hikes, so I have waited until now in hopes there will be good snow coverage. Sugar maple/hemlock forest, wetlands, open marsh, views of the bay and cedar bush will all be enjoyed in this in and out hike.

    Please be prepared with icers’s or snowshoes

    Bring water and snack.  Please no dogs.

    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.
    3. Personal Protective Equipment:
      • Hikers may choose to wear masks

    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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