Toronto Fall Series Hike 5 of 9

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Limehouse across from the school. Map 12, north of km 21.6 on the south side of 22 Sideroad.

Hike Leader(s): Nancy Mooney Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 13.6 km loop

Description

This is the fifth hike of the series. We will visit the Toronto Club Seed Orchard, Todd Bardes, Meadowland, Beeney Creek, Ancient Maple, and Ridge Side Trails.

Tobermory Fall Weekend

Hosting Club: Toronto, Peninsula
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Princess Hotel
34 Bay St, Tobermory, ON N0H 2R0

Hike Leader(s): Jeanette Vincent. Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Variable
Distance (km): 13 -15km

Description

Greg Vincent’s legacy of weekends away continue. Please join me, Jeanette Vincent, Brenda Menezes and David Royle as we explore the Tip o’ the Bruce, Tobermory in the Fall. The beauty of this area of the Bruce Peninsula every season is wonderful! We will take in a number of walks using side trails and the Bruce Trail. Approximately 13-15km/day. We stay and have our meals at a comfortable hotel overlooking Little Tub Harbour. This outing is restricted to those staying with us at the Princess Hotel in Tobermory for the weekend – the hotel fills quickly. You will need a car to access this outing. Please contact the Princess Hotel for a reservation.1-519-596-8282 or info@tobermoryprincesshotel.com and mention Vincent/Royle Fall weekend.

Before registering at the hotel please contact us for the price package for accommodations and more details.

Beaver Valley E2E in 8 - Hike 5

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Beaver Valley
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Bruce Trail Parking Lot – Graham’s Hill Road 60 meters west of where the trail crosses the road.

Hike Leader(s): Pati Greenwood, Jeff Dowsett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 15.5 km

Description

This is hike 5 of the End-to-End hike series to complete the Beaver Valley section of the Bruce Trail in 8 hikes.  Join for all or as many hikes as desired – you will need to register  for each hike in the series which will take place on the following dates: August 28, August 29, September 11, September 12, October 2, October 3, October 16 & October 17. Hikers completing the entire series will be eligible to obtain an end-to-end badge from the BTC Beaver Valley Club.

Since this is a group hike, please consider your fitness level before registering.  This section of the trail has numerous hills and rough terrain in spots. We will be walking at a pace of 3km – 4km per hour and hikers will need to keep up with the person in front of them for the duration of the hike.  The hike series will also involve car shuttles and every hiker is expected to participate as drivers.

Weather conditions in the late summer can still be quite warm, but the hike schedule will extend to mid-October so it’s best come prepared for varying weather conditions.   Hiking boots are required and hiking poles are strongly recommended.  Bring plenty of fluids and a snack.  Insects and ticks will still be active at this time of year, long pants and long sleeves are recommended as is insect repellent.

Specific hike details will be provided to registered hikers a few days prior to each hike.

Car Hike: Erindale park Mississauga

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Erindale park parking lot

Hike Leader(s): MOHAMMAD AGHAMIRI Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Variable
Distance (km): 14-15 km

Description

We will hike Credit River North  and will see nice views of Credit River and possibly some salmons heading upstream

From parking lot we  hike north mostly along Credit River  and return to parking around 13 to 13.30

For the day of hike only my   phone number is 289 588 6482.

Beaver Valley E2E in 8 - Hike 6

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Beaver Valley
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking Lot north of Sideroad 16C – accessible only from 7th Line

Hike Leader(s): Pati Greenwood, Jeff Dowsett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 15.9 km

Description

This is hike 6 of the End-to-End hike series to complete the Beaver Valley section of the Bruce Trail in 8 hikes.  Join for all or as many hikes as desired – you will need to register  for each hike in the series which will take place on the following dates: August 28, August 29, September 11, September 12, October 2, October 3, October 16 & October 17. Hikers completing the entire series will be eligible to obtain an end-to-end badge from the BTC Beaver Valley Club.

Since this is a group hike, please consider your fitness level before registering.  This section of the trail has numerous hills and rough terrain in spots. We will be walking at a pace of 3km – 4km per hour and hikers will need to keep up with the person in front of them for the duration of the hike.  The hike series will also involve car shuttles and every hiker is expected to participate as drivers.

Weather conditions in the late summer can still be quite warm, but the hike schedule will extend to mid-October so it’s best come prepared for varying weather conditions.   Hiking boots are required and hiking poles are strongly recommended.  Bring plenty of fluids and a snack.  Insects and ticks will still be active at this time of year, long pants and long sleeves are recommended as is insect repellent.

Specific hike details will be provided to registered hikers a few days prior to each hike.

Fifth Annual Music Hike and Bruce Trail Day

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Organized Hike
Location (Google Maps): Nottawasaga Bluffs, 8861 Sideroad 15/16 Nottawasaga, Singhampton

Hike Leader(s): Rob Johnston Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing

Description

Join us for the Fifth Annual Music Hike and Bruce Trail Day, a unique celebration where music meets nature. Musicians will be scattered throughout the scenic wilderness, serenading hikers as they explore breathtaking forest trails and lookouts.

Fitness hike in the Beaver Valley

Hosting Club: Toronto, Beaver Valley
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Beaver Valley Short Loop, 19.2 km

Hike Leader(s): Natalia Svechnikova Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly, Level 3 (Advanced – steep hills and some scrambling over boulders)
Distance (km): about 19.2 km

Description

Please join me for a challenging hike on the Bruce Trail (main and side trails) in the Beaver Valley. We will be following the Beaver Valley Short  loop of ca 19.2 km from the Hogg’s Falls Parking lot (170491-172753, Lower Valley Rd, Flesherton, ON N0C 1E0). From there, we will start hiking the main Bruce Trail toward Eugenia Falls and continue with the loop counter-clockwise. We will make short water and pit breaks and one long (at least 45 min) lunch break to eat, rest and enjoy, and we should finish the hike before 5 pm. After the hike, we will have a stop at a brewery or cidery (we will decide on the hike) before we head home.

For more information (including technical details) about this loop, please check “Beaver Valley Short Loop” on the Alltrails app on your phone or click on this link to the website: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/ontario/beaver-valley-short-loop

Please note that this is a long hike and a relatively long day trip if you are coming from the GTA.

We will try to keep a moderate pace of about 3 km/h while slowing down uphill. The trail is challenging with a few uphill sections after which we will stop for short water breaks.

Please be dressed for the weather, wear hiking shoes/boots, bring extra layers and pack your rain gear (just in case), at least 2 L of water, light lunch and several snacks, your sunglasses and/or hut.

We will meet at the Hogg’s Falls Parking lot (170491-172753, Lower Valley Rd, Flesherton, ON N0C 1E0)

Please note that this hike is not suitable for a rainy/stormy day and will be cancelled in case of inclement weather.

10:30 NBTC FALL Nature Hike

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):

Louth Conservation Area

Hike Leader(s): Helen Hermansen Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely <3 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate: some hills and some poor footing
Distance: ~5km

Description

NBTC FALL NATURE HIKE

Hiking boots and poles are recommend as the terrain is rocky in sections.

Join us for the NBTC Nature Hike series to learn more about the biodiversity along the Niagara Escarpment.  We will explore the trails throughout Louth Conservation area which offer beauty in all four seasons. Hikes will be held January, May, July & October – it will be amazing to see all the changes throughout the seasons.  Your hike leaders, members of the NBTC Biodiversity Committee, will share their knowledge of the amazing flora & fauna along the trail as well as any biodiversity projects in the works for this year.

Parking is at the Louth Conservation Area Parking Lot on Staff Ave. Hiking boots and poles are recommend as the terrain is rocky in sections.

Note that he hike will be rescheduled in the event of heavy rains or heavy snow.