Beaver Valley

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  • Loree Forest Loop Hike
    9:00 AM
    02/02/2022

    Click here for more information or to register

    Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

    Location (Google Maps): Meet at the bend in the road, where the north end of 4th Line meets with the east end of 21st Sideroad. Start of the Intercept Side Trail. Near km 2.3, Map 24, Edition 30

    Hike Leader(s): Linda Murphy Click here to contact the hike leader.

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Some steep sections
    Length of Hike: Approx. 9 km

    Description

    See Bruce Trail Guide, Edition 30, Map #24, Beaver Valley Section, km 2.3 to 9.4, returning to cars at km 2.3, via the Loree Side Trail. There will be a few short, steep ascents/descents, a long level section, as we loop the Loree Forest, and great views from the top of the Escarpment over Georgian Bay, all via a lovely, scenic forested route on the main trail. Icers or Spikes are strongly recommended, as are poles. Snowshoes MAY be required, IF there is a big snowfall overnight, preceding this hike.

    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
      • Hikers may carry and use hand sanitizer, but should not be sharing it with the group
    4. Hikers who experience COVID-19 symptoms following a Bruce Trail Club organized hike must inform their local public health unit.
      Find your local health unit at http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/common/system/services/phu/locations.aspx

     

    Transportation

    All hikers are responsible for their own transportation to and from the hike.

    Currently, there are no car shuttles on hikes – all hikes must be out-and-back or loop hikes. 

    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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  • Jones Bluff – Snowshoe North of Wiarton, Peninsula section
    10:00 AM
    02/06/2022

    Click here for more information or to register

    Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

    Location (Google Maps): Meet at the bend on Boundary Road, Neyaashiinnigmiing/Cape Croker, Bruce Peninsula. Km 25.0 Map 36 Edition 30

    Hike Leader(s): Margaret Yaraskavitch Click here to contact the hike leader.

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Length of Hike: 7.1 kms

    Description

    This loop route follows the main Trail along the Escarpment, offering many views to the south, east and north. The Jones Bluff Side Trail is the connecting Trail to make this route a satisfying adventure, bringing hikes directly back to vehicles. The terrain is relatively flat by Bruce Trail standards. Bring water and a lunch.

    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
      • Hikers may carry and use hand sanitizer, but should not be sharing it with the group
    4. Hikers who experience COVID-19 symptoms following a Bruce Trail Club organized hike must inform their local public health unit.
      Find your local health unit at http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/common/system/services/phu/locations.aspx

     

    Transportation

    All hikers are responsible for their own transportation to and from the hike.

    Currently, there are no car shuttles on hikes – all hikes must be out-and-back or loop hikes.

    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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  • Snowshoe Adventure Badge #2 of 2
    6:30 PM
    02/12/2022

    Click here for more information or to register

    Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

    Location (Google Maps): Meet in the Hogg’s Falls parking lot on Lower Valley Road, km 67.5 Map 26 Edition 30

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate, Some steep sections
    Length of Hike: Approx. 4.5 km

    Description

    This is hike #2 of 2 to earn the Snowshoe Adventure badge.  It’s an evening hike so we’re hoping for clear skies with a lovely moon and stars.  The experience is best on a moonlit night without headlamps, however, feel free to bring them along.  The outing will take in both the Upper and Lower Hogg’s Falls Side Trails, some main trail and a stop at Hogg’s Falls itself.  Will it be a cascade of ice or flowing water, who knows what the weather will bring.  The hike will proceed whether or not snowshoes are needed.  Please do bring snowshoes and icers.  If you have done both hikes for the badge please bring $5.00 and badges will be awarded at the end of the hike.

    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
      • Hikers may carry and use hand sanitizer, but should not be sharing it with the group
    4. Hikers who experience COVID-19 symptoms following a Bruce Trail Club organized hike must inform their local public health unit.
      Find your local health unit at http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/common/system/services/phu/locations.aspx

     

    Transportation

    All hikers are responsible for their own transportation to and from the hike.

    Currently, there are no car shuttles on hikes – all hikes must be out-and-back or loop hikes.

    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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  • Wodehouse Karst Management Area and Kimberley Forest HIKE CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS
    9:30 AM
    02/18/2022

    Click here for more information or to register

    Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

    Location (Google Maps): Meet on Sideroad 7A in the small parking lot at the top of the old Talisman Ski club, access off 7th Line. Do not access from Grey Road 7 in winter.

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate, Some steep sections
    Length of Hike: Approx. 6 km depending on conditions

    Description

    This is an in and out snowshoe hike which may be shortened if we encounter deep snow.  The hike will proceed as a “boot” hike if snowshoes aren’t needed.  Please do bring snowshoes and icers.  We’ll hike along below the escarpment edge and have a look at Bill’s Creek, which emerges from the Karst topography.  We’ll head  into the network of Kimberley Forest Trails and then return to our cars.

    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
      • Hikers may carry and use hand sanitizer, but should not be sharing it with the group
    4. Hikers who experience COVID-19 symptoms following a Bruce Trail Club organized hike must inform their local public health unit.
      Find your local health unit at http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/common/system/services/phu/locations.aspx

     

    Transportation

    All hikers are responsible for their own transportation to and from the hike.

    Currently, there are no car shuttles on hikes – all hikes must be out-and-back or loop hikes.

    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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  • CANCELLED: Stew Hilt’s Side Trail – Icers Recommended
    10:00 AM
    02/20/2022

    Click here for more information or to register

    Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

    Location (Google Maps): Meet in the BTC parking lot near the end of Johnstons Side Road, km 74.3, Map 26, Edition 30

    Hike Leader(s): Margaret Yaraskavitch Click here to contact the hike leader.

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate, Some steep sections
    Length of Hike: 5 km

    Description

    Enjoy a part of the Beaver Valley that rarely has crowds. We will take the Main Trail to the  Stew Hilt’s Side Trail. There is a wonderful view of a (frozen) waterfall. Once we join up with the Main Trail again, we’ll continue for a distance to enjoy cross-the-Valley views. We’ll then return on that section of Main Trail and continue on the Main Trail back to the parking area. Making the hike a loop “with a leg”.

    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
      • Hikers may carry and use hand sanitizer, but should not be sharing it with the group
    4. Hikers who experience COVID-19 symptoms following a Bruce Trail Club organized hike must inform their local public health unit.
      Find your local health unit at http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/common/system/services/phu/locations.aspx

     

    Transportation

    All hikers are responsible for their own transportation to and from the hike.

    Currently, there are no car shuttles on hikes – all hikes must be out-and-back or loop hikes.

    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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  • Quiet Valley Rural Hike
    10:00 AM
    02/26/2022

    Click here for more information or to register

    Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

    Location (Google Maps): GPS does not always go to this address properly so here are the details. Quiet Valley Road is south off Epping Road/Sideroad 19. To access Sideroad 19 from the west use Grey Rd. 7 just south of The John Muir/Epping lookout (Quiet Valley Rd will be off Sideroad 19 on your right down the big hill). To access Sideroad 19 from the east use Grey Rd. 13 south of Heathcote (Quiet Valley Road will be off Sideroad 19 on your left before the big hill).

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Length of Hike: 1 1/2 to 2 hours

    Description

    This hike is on trails on Garth and Norine’s property and they will be co-leading the outing. Garth has built a nice new bridge for our creek crossing! The view south to Old Baldy is great on a clear day.  The hike also takes us through Mike and Betty’s property and the mature forest offers protection from the wind.  Bring snowshoes and icers and we’ll decide on the day of we need them.

    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
      • Hikers may carry and use hand sanitizer, but should not be sharing it with the group
    4. Hikers who experience COVID-19 symptoms following a Bruce Trail Club organized hike must inform their local public health unit.
      Find your local health unit at http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/common/system/services/phu/locations.aspx

     

    Transportation

    All hikers are responsible for their own transportation to and from the hike.

    Currently, there are no car shuttles on hikes – all hikes must be out-and-back or loop hikes.

    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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