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1 - Frosty Five Weekend – Hike Four
8:30 AM-1:00 PM 02/01/2026 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/frosty-five-weekend-hike-four/2026-02-01/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at roadside parking on Escarpment Road, between St. Andrew’s and Mountainview Roads, 43.884912, -79.920313.
Directions: From Hwy #10 turn east onto Olde Baseline Road for 5.5 km. Turn north/left on St. Andrew’s Road for 6.3 km. Turn right on Escarpment Sideroad for 800 metres. Hike Leader(s): Sandy Green 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 km Description
Beat the winter blues! Register individually for one, a few, or all of the Frosty Five Blues hikes. Participants who complete all five hikes are eligible to receive a CHBTC Winter badge and a Sideways badge on the final hike. Hike Four explores parts of the main Trail, Paris Moraine ST, and Meltwater ST. Bring your choice of hydration and snacks. Hiking boots and icers/crampons are required. See Sunday, February 8 for details about the final hike in the series. (Note: If you wish to purchase badges, the cost of each badge is $10.00 for BTC members and $15.00 for non-members.) Everyone is welcome!
- Snow Moon Walk
6:00 PM-8:00 PM 02/01/2026 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/snow-moon-walk/2026-02-01/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Mono Community Centre, 200 m south of Mono Centre (County Road 8). 44.026195, -80.071516 Directions: From ON-10 head east onto Dufferin Rd. 8/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: 3.5 km Description
Explore the Conservancy’s Whitetail Refuge Nature Reserve under a starry sky and full Snow Moon with BTC Land Stewards, Dave and Sandy. Bring a headlamp or flashlight. Icers and hiking poles are highly recommended. After the walk, you are welcome to stay for a hot beverage and snacks.
| 2 | 3 - Boston Mills / Terra Cotta
9:30 AM-1:00 PM 02/03/2026 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/boston-mills-terra-cotta-3/2026-02-03/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Parking at Boston Mills Rd., west of its intersection with Mississauga Rd, Map 14.
Driving directions: From Highway 410 north, continue on Highway 10, left on King Street, right on Mississauga Rd., left on Boston Mills Rd. to the parking at dead end.
Carpool if possible. 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: 8-10 kilometres Description
Main Bruce Trail and Rockside Trail; will hike about 5 km reaching towards Terra Cotta and return after snack break.
Bring sufficient hydration drink, snack; poles are recommended.
Icers are required due to snow on the ground.
After hike there is optional refreshment stop at Coy Wolf with possible local music entertainment.
| 4 - Humpday Hikers – Forks of the Credit
9:30 AM-1:30 PM 02/04/2026 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/humpday-hikers-forks-of-the-credit-2/2026-02-04/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Southwest shoulder of Willoughby Rd. and Escarpment Sideroad.
From ON-10 head west on Escarpment Sideroad until you meet Willoughby Road.
Also possible to take Willoughby Road south from 124 just west of Highway 10. Hike Leader(s): Jennie Greenfield; Mel Thornley 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: 9 km Description
This hike loops through the Forks of the Credit Provincial Park with a stop at the Credit River. The combination of winter conditions and some big hills can be strenuous. To avoid getting chilled there will be quick stops for water and a shorter nutrition break along the way – bring your favorite hiking drink and snacks. Dress in layers according to the weather. Hiking boots, and icers / crampons required, poles recommended. If you can plan to come for a warm drink and treat at Coy Wolf Coffee in Inglewood after the hike. Participants will be notified the night before if a hike must be cancelled due to inclement weather.
| 5 - Frosty Five Weekday – Hike Five
8:30 AM-12:30 PM 02/05/2026 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/frosty-five-weekday-hike-five/2026-02-05/  Click here for more information or to register 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 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
Beat the winter blues! Register individually for one, a few, or all of the Frosty Five Blues hikes. Participants who complete all five hikes are eligible to receive a CHBTC Winter badge and a Sideways badge on the final hike. Hike Five explores the trails within the Forks of the Credit Provincial Park. Bring your choice of hydration and snacks. Hiking boots and icers/crampons are required. (Note: If you wish to purchase badges, the cost of each badge is $10.00 for BTC members and $15.00 for non-members.) Everyone is welcome to join!
| 6 | 7 - Saturday Shorts: Cheltenham CANCELLED
10:00 AM-12:00 PM 02/07/2026 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/saturday-shorts-cheltenham/2026-02-07/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): This is a loop hike in Cheltenham. Starting from the Cheltenham Brickyards Trans Canada Trail parking lot on Mississauga Road, along the Trans Canada Trail, through Cheltenham and back to the Brickyards. A stop at the Cheltenham General Store will be included for a hot beverage. 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: 4.5 km Description
This is a flat loop along the Trans Canada Trail and a stretch of the Credit River before coming into the village of Cheltenham. We will stop for a look see at the General Store – hot beverages available. Walking along a quiet residential street, we will return to our vehicles on Mississauga Road. One slight hill along the road.
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8 - Frosty Five Weekend – Hike Five
8:30 AM-12:30 PM 02/08/2026 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/frosty-five-weekend-hike-five/2026-02-08/  Click here for more information or to register 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 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
Beat the winter blues! Register individually for one, a few, or all of the Frosty Five Blues hikes. Participants who complete all five hikes are eligible to receive a CHBTC Winter badge and a Sideways badge on the final hike. Hike Five explores the trails within the Forks of the Credit Provincial Park. Bring your choice of hydration and snacks. Hiking boots and icers/crampons are required. (Note: If you wish to purchase badges, the cost of each badge is $10.00 for BTC members and $15.00 for non-members.) Everyone is welcome to join!
| 9 | 10 - Island Lake – Orangeville
10:00 AM-2:00 PM 02/10/2026 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/island-lake-orangeville-5/2026-02-10/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Vicki Barron Lakeside Trail Parking.
After driving through Orangeville traffic lights on Highway 10, turn right on Hockley Rd., keep straight onto Sideroad 5, turn right on Hurontario Street to the car parking close to the lake. Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Shafiq Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 9 – 10 km Description
Will hike around Island Lake, may take diversion into the side trail for a total of 9-10 km completing a loop around the lake.
For dressing take into account weather conditions, bring icers there may be snow on the trails.
Bring a warm drink and snack.
Check your email 7:00 am as the hike may be cancelled if driving conditions are hazardous.
(Note: This is repeat of Jan 27 hike that was canceled due to freezing weather)
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15 | 16 | 17 - City View Park, Burlington, Map 9.
9:30 AM-2:00 PM 02/17/2026 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/city-view-park-burlington-map-9-7/2026-02-17/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): City View Park South Lot, Burlington.
From Highway 403 going west, turn right on Brant Street, left on Dundas Street, left on Kerns Rd., take second turn left into City View Park to the parking lot. 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
From City View Park will connect with main Bruce Trail and hike to Smokey Hollow waterfall, also hike Kings ST and/or Eric Best ST on the way. After snack break will trace back our steps and return to parking.
Bring water, snack for refreshment break at Smokey Hollow.
Dress for the weather, poles are recommended.
Icers are required for snow/slippery conditions.
Optional refreshment stop after hike at Kopper Kettle in Waterdown.
| 18 - Humpday Hikers – Island Lake – CANCELED
9:30 AM-1:30 PM 02/18/2026 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/humpday-hikers-island-lake/2026-02-18/ Hike open to BTC Members only. Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): P5 – Island Lake Conservation Area – 673173 Hurontario Street, Mono. From Hwy 10/24 turn east on Hockley Rd., keep to the right on Side Rd. 5, turn right on Hurontario and follow it to the end. Parking lot will be on the left. Hike Leader(s): Jennie Greenfield; Mel Thornley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 9.5 km Description
This hike explores the trails at Island Lake Conservation Area near Orangeville. Sights include Island Lake, tap lines, a sugar shack, the Stone Wall tree and the Memorial Leaf Wall. To avoid getting chilled there will be quick stops for water and a shorter nutrition break along the way – bring your favorite hiking drink and snacks. Dress in layers according to the weather. Hiking boots, and icers / crampons required, poles recommended. If you can plan to come for a some social time in Orangeville, location to be firmed up closer to our hike date. Participants will be notified the night before if a hike must be cancelled due to inclement weather.
| 19 | 20 | 21 - Saturday Shorts – Meltwater Moraine BTC Protected Area
10:00 AM-12:00 PM 02/21/2026 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/saturday-shorts-meltwater-moraine-btc-protected-area/2026-02-21/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Introductory
Location (Google Maps): Meet at roadside parking on Innis Lake Road, north of Finnerty Sideroad, 43.918917, -79.909387. Directions:
From Airport Road turn east onto Finnerty Sideroad for approximately 1.5 km. Turn left onto Innis Lake Road. 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
Looking to get out on a Saturday without giving up your whole day? This Saturday Short hike will get you out in a small group on a short forest adventure. Dress for chilly temperatures, and depending on the snow and ice conditions, pack icers/crampons. Bring a beverage and snack to keep you fuelled during the hike. The hike promises to be a fun one. Everyone is welcome!
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22 | 23 | 24 - Black History Month Hike
9:30 AM-12:30 PM 02/24/2026 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/black-history-month-hike/2026-02-24/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the parking lot of the Ancaster outdoor pool, 263 Jerseyville Rd West. – car pooling recommended. 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 10 km Description
From the parking area – 263 Jerseyville Rd. West – we will access the Spring Valley Trail and connect to the Dundas Valley hiking trails. We will visit the historic cabin, built by the first black settlers and to the Hermitage ruins. We will continue on the trails and then return to the parking area at the pool parking lot. Dress warmly for the weather, bring snacks, beverage of choice, consider thermos with warm drink.
| 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 - Car Hike: Scotsdale Farm
9:00 AM-2:30 PM 02/28/2026 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-scotsdale-farm-17/2026-02-28/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Scotsdale Farm, Map 13. Directions; from Highway 401, head north on Trafalgar Road past Georgetown. Trafalgar briefly merges with Highway 7 for about 3 km before separating to the right at the village of Silver Creek. At the stop light in Silver Creek, continue north on Trafalgar Road for about 1 km to the entrance of Scotsdale Farm on your right. Drive in about half a kilometre to reach the parking area. Hike Leader(s): Dylan “Lana” Hubbard 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 km Description
Join us for a loop hike along the main Bruce Trail and its scenic side trails, including the stunning Great Esker Side Trail. Please dress appropriately for the weather, bring plenty of water, and pack some snacks. Note that parts of the trail are rocky, so poles AND ICERS are highly recommended. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment. This hike is an LGBTQ+ safe space, and everyone is encouraged to join us!
- Saturday Shorts – Terra Cotta
10:00 AM-12:00 PM 02/28/2026 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/saturday-shorts-terra-cotta-2/2026-02-28/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): At 9:45 am meet at the roadside parking on Winston Churchill Blvd., where the Terra Cotta Side Trail and Caledon Trailway crosses the road.
We will start the hike at 10:00 am. Hike Leader(s): Marilyn Ross 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
Looking to get out on a Saturday but not give up a 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 Terra Cotta Conservation Area. We will hike the Terra Cotta Side Trail and conservation area trail to make a lollipop route that is close to 5 km. Hiking boots, icers and poles are highly recommended for this winter hike. Also water and a snack are recommended. There will be a short break. No dogs please. Registrants can expect a reminder/update message one or two days before the hike.
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