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- 15March 15, 2025
Saturday Shorts: Red Hill Valley Trails
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/saturday-shorts-red-hill-valley-trails/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Red Hill Valley Trail, 404 Knowles St. HamiltonHike Leader(s): Doris Harper Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 5 – 6 kmDescription
From the parking lot we will hike some of the trail there and and back as well as explore short trails in the Kings Forest.There are also indigenous art sites along the trail.
Trails at this time of year can be rough and slippery. Icers, poles recommended. Dress for the weather. Also bring water and a snack.

ABC's of Hiking Poles
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/abcs-of-hiking-poles/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia, Toronto, Caledon Hills, Dufferin Hi-Land, Blue Mountains, Beaver Valley, Sydenham, Peninsula
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): BTC Office in DundasHike Leader(s): BTC Staff Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 6-7 km’sDescription
Learn everything there is to know about the ABCs of Hiking Poles in this informative, engaging and interactive presentation. Developed and facilitated by Margaret O’Dell, this session will cover everything about hiking poles including attributes, benefits and cons. Bring your hiking poles (if you own a pair), so we can compare the different attributes of various brands and styles. We’ll draw from our collective experiences and founded research to learn from one another about good hiking pole etiquette. The session will conclude with a fun game – the winner will go home with a free pair of Cascade Mountain Trek Hiking Poles.There will be an optional hike along the Tews Falls Side Trail after lunch – please indicate if you will be attending this optional hike in your registration or by using the Contact the Hike Leader button .
Refreshments will be provided with registration and lunch for anyone attending the optional hike portion.