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April | April | April | April | 1 | 2 | 3 - Saturday Shorts: Riverside Woods Citizen Scientist Nature Walk
9:00 AM-11:30 AM 05/03/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/saturday-shorts-riverside-woods-citizen-scientist-nature-walk/2025-05-03/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): Bruce Trail Parking Lot at Riverside Woods
713377 1st Line EHS, Mono
Google GPS Coordinates: 43.959916, -80.070494 Driving Directions:
From Hwy #10 north of Orangeville, turn east on Hockley Road.
Drive for 1.1 km.
Continue straight onto Side Road 5 for 1.6 km.
Turn left onto 1st Line EHS for 900 metres.
Continue straight into the parking lot. FYI, there is an outhouse in the parking lot. ***DO NOT take 1st Line EHS south from Hockley Road. It is NOT maintained. Google Maps may suggest this impassable route. Hike Leader(s): Sandy Green Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 5 km Description
Pique your curiosity about the awakening forest at the Riverside Woods Nature Reserve. Learn to use nature identification apps Merlin, Seek and iNaturalist to collect biodiversity data along the Bruce Trail for the BTC’s iNaturalist Project. Badge seekers can work towards earning the CHBTC Citizen Scientist badge.
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4 | 5 | 6 - Mono Cliffs, Map 19
9:30 AM-2:30 PM 05/06/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/mono-cliffs-map-19/2025-05-06/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Mono Community Centre Parking, just south of Mono Centre.
Driving direction: From Highway 410 go north, continue on Highway 10, pass through Orangeville, continue to Mono Centre Rd. (8), turn right, road will merge with 2nd Line EHS north, parking on the right just before Mono Centre. 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: 12-13 km Description
Will hike main Bruce Trail, South Outlier, Walter Tovell, McCarston’s Lake and Lookout Side Trails.
Bring water, snack, bug spray and sun protection. Poles recommended.
| 7 | 8 - Spring Flower Photography at Splitrock Narrows
9:30 AM-12:30 PM 05/08/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/spring-flower-photography-at-splitrock-narrows/2025-05-08/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): Splitrock Narrows Nature Reserve 755437 2nd Line EHS Mono. Take Hwy 10 North from Orangeville to 25 Sideroad then east on 25 Sideroad to 2nd Line EHS and then north on 2nd Line to parking lot on east side of road. Hike Leader(s): Gary Hall Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 3 – 4 km Description
Whether using an expensive camera or a cell phone, Splitrock Narrows offers excellent opportunities to view and photograph spring flowers. We’ll take some time to discuss how to make the best of your photography. Be prepared to get your knees dirty. You do not have to be an expert photographer to enjoy this slow paced nature walk.
| 9 | 10 - Nature and Art – A hike along the River and Ruin Side Trail – within the BTC’s Maple Cross Nature Reserve – and a stroll through Walt Rickli Art Sculpture Garden.
9:30 AM-12:00 PM 05/10/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/nature-and-art-a-hike-along-the-river-and-ruin-side-trail-within-the-btcs-maple-cross-nature-reserve-and-a-stroll-through-walt-rickli-art-sculpture-garden/2025-05-10/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): 6207 Lowville Park Rd., Burlington Hike 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: approximately 6 km Description
We will meet in Lowville Park at 9:30 AM. The park is located behind the Lowville Bistro on Guelph Line. The park entrance is gated but the arm will rise as you approach the gate. There are no parking fees. From the park we will cross Guelph Line and enter the park through a local trail. We will loop hike the River and Ruin, Squire Cleaver, and Dan Welsh Side Trails, then hike back to Lowville Park. Across the road we will find the unique Walt Rickli Art and Sculpture Garden. We will stroll through the garden. For those who may be interested, a few kms north on Guelph Line is the Trail Eatery, good basic food, enjoyed by hikers, post hike.
- Indigenous Learning @ Crawford Lake
1:00 PM-3:00 PM 05/10/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/indigenous-learning-crawford-lake/2025-05-10/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Introductory
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the parking lot of the Crawford Lake Conservation Area, beside the Longhouses across from visitor centre. Hike Leader(s): GG Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: approx. 8 km Description
Are you on a learning journey to enhance your Indigenous learnings? Let’s explore the longhouses,three sisters garden, biodiversity displays and much more at Crawford Lake. Park entry requires gate admission ($8-11) through Halton Conservation website. We will also do a hike around the rare meromictic lake and possibly explore some side trails of theBruce Trail if there’s time and interest. Please wear appropriate gear, hiking boots, poles, layers andbring a lunch, snack and water. There are washrooms on site. Join us as we enjoy, learn and appreciate together.
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11 | 12 | 13 - Hockley Valley – Southside
9:30 AM-1:30 AM 05/13/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/hockley-valley-southside/2025-05-13/ Hike open to BTC Members only. Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Bruce Trail Parking Lot – east side of the 5th Line EHS, just south of the Hockley Rd. Hike Leader(s): Jennie Greenfield 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: 11.5 km Description
Hike the south side of Hockley Valley on the Main Trail, Hemlock Ridge, Griffin Ravine and Glacier Valley Side Trails. This is a very hilly but beautiful section of trails. Hopeful that the trilliums and other spring wildflowers will provide some colour as we make our way up and down the hills. Bring your choice of hydration and snacks. We will have short water breaks along with one longer snack break. Be sure to have sun, and bug protection with you. Hiking boots required. Hiking Poles suggested.
| 14 | 15 - Whitetail Refuge Citizen Scientist Nature Walk
9:00 AM-11:30 AM 05/15/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/whitetail-refuge-citizen-scientist-nature-walk/2025-05-15/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Mono Community Centre, 200 m south of Mono Centre (County Road 8). 44.026195, -80.071516 Directions: From ON-10, head east onto Dufferin Rd8/Mono Centre Rd. for 6.0 km. The Community Centre is on the right. Hike Leader(s): Sandy Green Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 5 km Description
Pique your curiosity about the awakening forest at the Whitetail Refuge Nature Reserve. Learn to use nature identification apps Merlin, Seek and iNaturalist to collect biodiversity data along the Bruce Trail for the BTC’s iNaturalist Project. Badge seekers can work towards earning the CHBTC Citizen Scientist badge.
| 16 | 17 - Saturday Shorts: Glen Haffy
8:30 AM-10:30 AM 05/17/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/saturday-shorts-glen-haffy-4/2025-05-17/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the roadside parking on Coolihans Sideroad, km 35.0 Map 17, near where the Trail crosses the road. This is just west of the intersection of Glen Haffy Road and Coolihans Sideroad (even though the GPS coordinates are showing just to the east). It is best to aim for arriving around 8:15, so we can start hiking as close to 8:30 am as possible. Thanks! Hike Leader(s): Elizabeth Ganong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approximately 6 km Description
Looking to get out on a Saturday but not give up your whole day? Saturday Shorts, a hiking series, will get you out in a small group on a short hike. This Saturday’s hike is at Glen Haffy. We’ll hike the main Bruce Trail and conservation trails to make an approximately 6 km route. The pace will be leisurely in parts, so you can take a moment to enjoy the carpet of spring flowers and listen for the Pileated woodpeckers. Consider the following as you prepare for the hike: a hat, insect repellent, sunscreen, hiking boots/shoes, poles. You are encouraged to bring water and a snack as there will be a short break. No dogs please. You can expect a reminder/update message one or two days before the hike.
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18 | 19 | 20 - Mineral Spring to Dundas Valley Trail Centre Loop
9:30 AM-1:30 AM 05/20/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/mineral-spring-to-dundas-valley-trail-centre-loop-2/2025-05-20/ Hike open to BTC Members only. Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot on Martin Rd., behind Morgan Firestone Arena in Ancaster
(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 follow the Headwaters trail through Mineral Springs forest until we connect to the rail trail. We will follow the rail trail to the Dundas Trail Centre where we will have lunch and washroom break. After lunch we will follow the Bruce trail for some time until it reconnects with the Headwater Trail. We will follow the Headwater trail back to our start. It will be approximately 12 km and take 3 hrs.
| 21 | 22 - Birds of Hemlock Ridges
9:00 AM-12:00 PM 05/22/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/birds-of-hemlock-ridges/2025-05-22/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): Hemlock Ridges – Hockley Road and 5th Line EHS Mono. Parking lot on east side of 5th line south of Hockley Road Hike Leader(s): Gary Hall Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 3 – 4 km Description
This Nature Walk will take place on the BTC’s beautiful Hemlock Ridges property. This is a good time of year to observe migrating birds before the leaves come out. We’ll stop regularly to listen to birds and admire spring flowers. Bring binoculars, camera and cell phone. Cell phone apps like Merlin, Seek and iNaturalist can help in identification of flora and fauna along the route.
| 23 | 24 - Walk and Talk Rocks: Splitrock Narrows
8:30 AM-10:30 AM 05/24/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/walk-and-talk-rocks-splitrock-narrows/2025-05-24/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the BTC parking area (20 cars) northeast of km 8.9 in the Dufferin section off of 2nd Line EHS at the beginning of the Splitrock Side Trail. The lot is north of 25 Sideroad. This hike is just north of Mono Cliffs Provincial Park. It is best to aim for arriving around 8:15, so we can start hiking as close to 8:30 am as possible. Thanks! Hike Leader(s): Elizabeth Ganong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approximately 4 km Description
Let’s rock it out and explore the geology of Splitrock Narrows. We’ll hike at a leisurely pace over the approximately 4 km route as we look at Splitrock Narrows in a whole new way. Dr. Kathy Wallace will provide an introductory-level look at the geology of the area that welcomes your curiosity. Plan on a total time out less than two hours, a short snack/water break, and having your way of engaging with the trail expanded. You may wish to consider the following in your preparation: hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, poles, water, snack, rain gear. This interactive hike was created for a small group. No dogs please.
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25 | 26 | 27 - Terra Cotta
9:30 AM-2:00 PM 05/27/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/terra-cotta/2025-05-27/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Winston Churchill Blvd., intersection with Caledon Trailway.
Driving direction: North on Highway 410, continue north on Highway 10, left on King Street, right on Winston Churchill Blvd; drive 1 kilometre to roadside parking close to Caledon Trailway. 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, Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 12 km Description
Will hike Terra Cotta Side Trail and main Bruce Trail, possibly cross over to Silver Creek area.
Bring water, snack, poles and bug spray. Sunscreen recommended.
Hike Leaders phone contact for the day of hike: 416-566-0503.
| 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 - Saturday Shorts: Hockleycrest
8:30 AM-10:00 AM 05/31/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/saturday-shorts-hockleycrest-4/2025-05-31/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Mono 5 Sideroad parking area at km 45.4 on the north side of the road where the Trail crosses. This is east of Airport Road. It is best to aim for arriving around 8:15, so we can start hiking as close to 8:30 am as possible. Thanks! Hike Leader(s): Elizabeth Ganong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approximately 5 km Description
Looking to get out on a Saturday but not give up your whole day? Saturday Shorts, a hiking series, will get you out in a small group on a short hike. Following the main Bruce Trail and side trails, this Saturday’s hike takes us through Hockleycrest. We will cover our approximately 5 km route at a comfortable pace, which allows for enjoying our time out in nature. Consider bringing sunscreen, insect repellent, hiking shoes/boots, a hat, poles, water, and a snack. There will be a short break. No dogs please.
- Car Hike: Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve
8:30 AM-2:30 PM 05/31/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-hockley-valley-provincial-nature-reserve-2/2025-05-31/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): WE WILL BE PARKING AT THE NORTHERN PART OF THE PARK ON DUNBY RD – NOT AT THE MAIN PARKING LOT. Roadside parking on the south side of Dunby Rd. at km 67.8 Hike Leader(s): Dylan “Lana” Hubbard 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: 16 km Description
Join us for a 16 km hike through the Nature Reserve, known for being one of the most challenging and hilly sections of the Bruce Trail. Get ready for a workout. We will be hiking at a moderate-fast pace. Please bring plenty of water and snacks. HIKE BEGINS AT 8:30 AM. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment. This hike is an 2SLGBTQIA+ safe space, and everyone is welcome to join us!
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