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All hikes available to BTC members. Some hikes are open to non-members.
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This is a Multi-Day Hike
You are signing up for the following dates:
2024-03-02, 2024-03-09, 2024-03-16, 2024-03-23
Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Caledon Hills
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Location
4th line ehs, by peter beecham side trail
n43.976327-w80.026621
Park alongside the road
Arrive for 08:15 so we can depart at 08:30
no fee
Edition 31 map 19
Hike Leader(s): Dave Salt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: Roughly 20k each of the 4 days ( 71.3 total )
Description
Description
Come out and hike the Caledon Hills over the first four Saturdays of March. ( Mar-02,09,16,23) Once you complete all 4 hikes, you will qualify for 2 badges; Caledon Hills NEW E2E Badge and for the 60th Anniversary Badge. The cost of each badge is $10.00 for BTC members, $15.00 for non BT members . By completing the four hikes before Mar-21, and putting in a minimum of 7.5 hours, we also have the winter badge option.
Please dress according to the weather presented that day. Bring enough food and water (electrolytes) for a long day of hiking. This is a car shuttle hike. Please have your vehicle ready as everyone will be taking a turn either to drive us all to the start point of our hike or to get our drivers back at the end of the day.
I will send out a schedule a week prior to the first hiking day to all registered participants.
The first day will be at the Mono Community Center and we will be walking south.
You may sign up for any number of the 4 hikes but if you complete all 4 hikes you will qualify for the badges at $10 each.
Conditions may be difficult due to spring weather. Please ensure you are physically able to hike at a brisk pace (4-5km/hr) for a minimum of 5hrs.
Please arrive 15 min ahead of time.
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.
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. We will require icers/crampons for this hike.
Wearing appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather.
Always carry I.D. and your health card.
Bring sufficient water and snacks (and or lunch). A minimum of 1.5L of water is recommended.
Bring sunscreen
Bring your own first aid kit.
Please leave dogs at home.
Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet north of the intersection of Cataract Road and Mississauga Road at the Elora Cataract Trailway Trail Head. Google Coordinates: 43.813120, -80.028656
Directions: From ON-10 head west on Charleston Sideroad/Peel Regional Rd. 24 for 5.5 km. Turn left onto Mississauga Rd. and drive for 1.0 km. Park on west shoulder.
Hike Leader(s): Sandy Green, Dan Revington, and Roopa Dindigal Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 12 kilometres
Description
Register individually for one, a few, or all of the Frosty 5 and 60 for the 60th Anniversary Badge Combo hikes. Participants who complete five hikes will be eligible to receive a CHBTC Winter badge and a 60th Anniversary badge. This hike explores trails within the Forks of the Credit Provincial Park. Bring your choice of hydration and snacks. Hiking boots and icers/crampons are required. Hikes in the series take place on select Wednesdays and Sundays. (Note: If you wish to purchase badges, the cost of each badge is $10.00 for BTC members and $15.00 for non-members.)
Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Pear Tree parking lot, 15 Sideroad.
Driving directions: From Highway 401 going west, turn right (north) on Road 25, left on 15 Sideroad, drive about 300 m to Pear Tree parking lot on the left.
Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Shafiq
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 12 km
Description
Will hike southwards from the parking lot, main Bruce Trail, Al Shaw Side Trail and parts of Hilton Falls Side Trail, there and back.
Dress according to weather, poles are recommended, keep icers in the bagpack.
Bring water and snack.
Hike leaders phone contact for hiking day: 416-566-0503
Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet north of the intersection of Cataract Road and Mississauga Road at the Elora Cataract Trailway Trail Head. Google Coordinates: 43.813120, -80.028656
Directions: From ON-10 head west on Charleston Sideroad/Peel Regional Rd. 24 for 5.5 km. Turn left onto Mississauga Rd. and drive for 1.0 km. Park on west shoulder.
Hike Leader(s): Sandy Green and Mohammad Shafiq Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 12 kilometres
Description
Register individually for one, a few, or all of the Frosty 5 & 60 for the 60th Anniversary Badge Combo hikes. Participants who complete five hikes will be eligible to receive a CHBTC Winter badge and a 60th Anniversary badge. This hike explores trails within the Forks of the Credit Provincial Park. Bring your choice of hydration and snacks. Hiking boots and icers/crampons are required. Hikes in the series take place on select Wednesdays and Sundays. (Note: If you wish to purchase badges, the cost of each badge is $10.00 for BTC members and $15.00 for non-members.)
Hosting Club: Toronto, Caledon Hills
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Meet in front of Joseph J. Piccininni Community Centre, 1369 Saint Clair Avenue West. Arrive by way of Line 1 on the St. Clair Streetcar or Line 2 from Lansdowne Station on bus 47A to Earlscourt Loop.
Hike Leader(s): Andrew Proczek Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 12 km
Description
Come and join me for a repeat of one of three ghost hikes offered in 2022. The ghosts are not former people but places and in this case a historical creek, long ago buried. Your fun assignment will be to find evidence of the Creek that was and to count the number of life size canoes placed along the route. This time around we will be walking in the reverse West To East, and North to South direction, ending at Fort York, which has free admission during March Break. You will have the opportunity to explore the exhibits at your leisure at the end of the hike.
Public washrooms at the Joseph J Piccininni Community Centre to start (0 km), at Christie Pits Park (4 km), Trinity Bellwoods Park (7.5), Norway Park (10 km) and at The Fort York Visitor’s Centre (12 km).
Dropouts with TTC access anywhere along the route.
The route: https://onthegomap.com/s/e9k43bm0
Hosting Club: Niagara, Caledon Hills
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Meet in parking lot at Kinsmen Park, Beamsville
Hike Leader(s): Kathleen Manson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Fast
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8km
Description
We will head east and visit Cave Springs CA and return.
It is mostly level with some hills and a lot of tricky footing.
Hiking poles are highly recommended. Wear supportive hiking boots with good tread. There are a lot of rocks and crevices.
Please arrive 15 minutes early.
If your plans change, please self-cancel as soon as possible so that other members may take your spot.
Hike Leader reserves the right to modify the hike.
Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot on Martin Road behind the Ancaster Rotary Centre
(385 Jerseyville Rd W, Ancaster, ON L9G 3L5)
Hike Leader(s): Jerry Bakker Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 11 km
Description
We will hike down the hill into the beautiful forests of Mineral Springs. Then we will follow the Headwaters Trail eventually finding our way to the Hamilton-Brant Rail Trail. Following the rail trail, we will stop for lunch at the Dundas Valley Trail Centre. After our refueling, we will take various trails back up to the Ancaster Rotary Centre.
It may be muddy but there are not rocks!
Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Kids
Location (Google Maps): Riverside Woods: Meet at the BTC Parking Lot, 713377 1st Line EHS, Mono.
From ON-9, head north onto 2nd Line EHS for 3 km. Turn left onto Side Road 5 for 1.5 km. Turn right onto 1st Line EHS for approximately 1 km. Continue straight into the parking lot.
From ON-10, head east on Hockley Road/Dufferin County Road 7 for 1 km. Continue straight onto Side Road 5 for 1.5 km. Turn left onto 1st Line EHS for approximately 1 km. Continue straight into the parking lot.
Hike Leader(s): Lynn Dobson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: About 2.5 km
Description
Come and explore Riverside Woods on a family hike. Going at a leisurely pace, we will hike about 2.5 kilometres on Bruce Trail side trails. Family-friendly activities, like an opportunity along the way to stop and feed the chickadees, are included. Please come prepared for a March hike. It may be snowy, icy, or muddy! Bring water and snacks. No dogs please.
Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Pear Tree parking lot, 15 Sideroad.
Driving directions: From Highway 401 going west, turn right (north) on Road 25, left on 15 Sideroad, drive about 300 m to Pear Tree parking lot on the left.
Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Shafiq
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10 km
Description
Will hike southwards from the parking lot, main Bruce Trail, Al Shaw Side Trail and Vanderleck Side Trail to 17 Sideroad; after snack break will trace our steps back to the parking lot.
Dress according to weather, poles are recommended.
Bring water and snack of your choice.
Hike leaders phone contact for hiking day: 416-566-0503
Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Scotsdale Farm parking lot.
From Highway 401 go north on Trafalgar Rd. until it merges with Highway 7, turn left on Highway 7, after about 4 km Trafalgar Rd. will branch-out to the right, take Trafalgar Rd., entrance to Scotsdale Farm is on the right after about 1.5 km. An unpaved road leads to the parking on the left.
Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Shafiq Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 11 km
Description
Will go on main Bruce Trail and side trails in Scotsdale and Silver Creek Conservation Area, Duff Pit, Reservoir, Maureen Smith and parts of Bennett Heritage in a loop.
Bring water, snack.
Poles and gaiters are recommended.
Dress according to weather, in layers.
Hike leader’s contact # 416-566-0503
Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking on Coolihans Sideroad (east of Airport Rd.) and east of where the trail crosses the road; km 35, Map 17.
Hike Leader(s): Marilyn Ross 416-895-8254 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6 km
Description
Join Marilyn, Louise and Joyce on this 2 hour, 6 km hike which is the 2nd in the series of hikes for the new “60 for the 60th Anniversary” badge. We will hike south along the main trail and back. Hike one, a few, or all 10 hikes. Join any hike and make up the rest on your own as long as a record is kept of their hikes to submit on completion to obtain their badge. Participants who complete all 10 hikes will be eligible to purchase the “60 for the 60th” badge.
Bring icers, poles, and hydration.