Up the Iroquoia! Hike 1 - Kelso

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Kelso Conservation Area parking lot near the Halton Region Museum just southwest of km 120.2, BTC Map 11, 30th Ed.
Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10 km with an optional additional 4.5 km.

Description

Join us for an Iroquoia pop-up hike – the first in the “Up the Iroquoia!” series of hikes exploring the mighty Iroquoia Section of the Bruce Trail.  We will take in the magnificent heights of Kelso in a combination loop/”in-and-out”.  The main hike is 10 kms which will take us back to the cars where folks can drop out if they so desire.  The more intrepid among us will grasp the nettle firmly and head to the Hilton Falls parking lot and back (4.5 kms).  Participants must navigate their own way through the Conservation Halton website to make at least two back-to-back two-hour reservations (4 hours total) if they opt for the 10 kms.  Three two-hour back-to-back reservations suggested if the 15 km hike is chosen.  Halton Conservation annual pass membership strongly recommended as we will be hiking other Halton Conservation trails in the weeks ahead.  Please don’t forget the Daylight Savings Time change the day of the hike.  Hiking boots mandatory.  Bring plenty of liquids, a snack and a lunch.  Your own song and singing on the trail optional.  Beatles preferred.  Godspeed.

Silent Valley

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): From Grey County Rd 18 meet at the north end of Concession 2 S. Concession 2 S is 2.8 km east of Bognor Marsh & opposite Grey Rd 29.
Hike Leader(s): Peter Harris Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
Distance: 5.6 km

Description

This hike will follow the Silent Valley, Avalanche Pass & Wilson Homestead side trails as well as the main Bruce Trail. It includes a steep uphill (and downhill) as well as some scrambling through rocky terrain.  Hiking poles will be helpful.  Bring water and snacks.  Map 30.  Please preregister on this website. For more information phone/text  Peter: cell 519-374-3468.

The Dingle

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet on Coolihans SR, east of Airport Rd, where the Main Trail crosses (Caledon Hills Section, Km 35.1)
Hike Leader(s): David Francis Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 km

Description

Loop hike exploring The “Dingle Schoolhouse,” home and studio of Rosemary Kilbourn, one of Caledon’s most thoughtful and talented artists, set in a wooded valley surrounded by conservation lands along a moraine that forms part of the Niagara Escarpment.

Dundas Valley Main Loop

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation Area, Meet at the Trail Centre, outside at picnic tables.
Hike Leader(s): Allan Meyer Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing

Description

Pleasant hike that should get a little sweat going.  A chance to see the Valley in all its fall glory.  Please dress for the weather.  the outdoor site offers some protection from the weather and a good place to gather.  We may add on Deer Run Trail, lets see.

Please feel free to bring your dog (on leash).  It might be a good idea to bring hiking stick as trail can be slippery.

Please meet at the Trail Centre, outside

Spey side North Hike

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Happy Wanderers
Location (Google Maps): We will depart from the lower parking lot at the junction of St. Helena Rd and Regional Rd 25.
Hike Leader(s): Cynthia Archer Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing

Description

We will hike north and loop back covering about 15 kms.

Please not that this hike is open to BTC members (and one guest).   You are required to pre-register online. After registration you will be sent a list of items to bring and Covid protocols to follow.

Cancellations the morning of the hike – Please contact leader by phone 416 573 4236.

Iroquoia Club General Hike

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Chedoke Golf course parking lot
Hike Leader(s): Daljeet Juneja Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing

Description

Long Hike Woodend

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Woodend Conservation Area Taylor Rd NOTL,
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12k

Description

With Short Hills Closed for the deer Harvest the Tuesday Hike will move for this week only

Short hike - Rotary Park, St Catharines

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Rotary Park, 395 Pelham Road, St Catharines
Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 kilometres

Description

Moderate hike around the trails in and around Rotary Park.

Cold Creek Conservation Area

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Meet at Cold Creek CA on 11th Concession, King, 3.5 km north of King Rd
Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage, Inge Eckerich, Bob Slack Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6.6 km

Description

We will hike a loop, exploring the park’s nature trails.

Speyside / Toronto Section

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Pear Tree parking lot on 15 Side Road.
Driving directions: Go West on Highway 401, right on Halton Road 25 (exit 320), continue north to 15 Side road, turn Left – about 200 meters to Bruce Trail Pear Tree parking on the left. (km 11.4)
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: 14 km

Description

From Speyside we will go south about 7 to 8 kilometres on main Bruce Trail, a section of it is classified as the Kythera Hiking BT Friendship Trail. Part of this section of trail runs along edge of Escarpment with some spectacular views. Hike will include Al Shaw and part of Hilton Falls Side Trails.

Woodend Conservation Area

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Woodend Conservation Area
Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: Approximately 6 km

Description

Hike will begin at Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Road parking lot.   We will hike the Wetland Ridge Side trail and the main trail.

Dundas Valley Conservation Area

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Hikers R Us
Location (Google Maps): 650 Governors Rd., Dundas, ON L9H 5E3
Hike Leader(s): Wayne Riley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 12 km

Description

Meet at the second parking lot. We will explore the trails of the DVCA including the Sawmill Trail, the Main loop, and some of the Headwaters Trail.

Lavender Noisy RIver

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Blue Mountain Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Horton’s on First St. in Collingwood.
Hike Leader(s): Mary-lynne Chenard (905) 713-4066 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 13 km

Description

We will park at Lavender Cemetery roadside parking about 0.5 km east of Lavender Hill Rd on Mulmur-Notawasaga Town Line.
We will hike from the cemetery over to the start of the Blue Mountain section then up to County Rd 9 and back.
This hike offers a variety of terrain, along crevices, through forest, fields and alongside the Noisy River and a beautiful wetland.
Bring snacks and adequate water.

Silver Creek

Registration required via email or TBTC login. Click here for details.

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location: at side trail crossing on 8th Line
Hike Leader(s): Barbara Euler
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Rocky
Distance: 12 km

Description

Difficulty: Intermediate

Experience late fall with unseasonal warm weather in Silver Creek/Scotsdale Farm areas.

Meet at:

at side trail crossing on 8th Line

From Trafalgar Rd north of Hwy 7, turn right (east) on 27 Sideroad, then left on 8th Line.

Map # 13

Additional Notes:


Dropout available at

Good Companions - Dundas Valley

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Highway 99 Dundas. Meet at last parking lot in Dundas Valley.
Hike Leader(s): Lorraine Sherred Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 11Km

Description

We will complete several loops through the valley.

Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):

Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Fast
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12k

Description

From Jordan Hollow Hike the main trail to Moyer Road or Louth and Return. You must register for each hike

Thursday Group - Hidden Valley/Grindstone Creek

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Hidden Valley Park in west Burlington – intersection of Hidden Valley Road and Lemonville Road.
Hike Leader(s): Terry Rose Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 10km

Description

We will hike along the east side of Grindstone Creek to the Norman Pearson Side Trail. From there we will return via the main trail and the west side of the creek to Lemonville Road. BTC Map 9. Please note that this hike is open to BTC members only and you are required to pre-register online. When you register you will be sent a list of items to bring and protocols to follow.

East Linton, Frank Holley and Ron Savage Side Trails

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Roadside parking on the west side of East Linton Road where the road turns north (east of km 119.2).

Hike Leader(s): Maureen McFarland Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
Distance: 8.2 km

Description

We start with a climb up to the top of the escarpment on the East Linton Side Trail, then follow the main trail and return via the Ron Savage and Frank Holley Side Trails. This is a beautiful wooded area with many crevices.  Approximately 2 to 3 hours.  Bring a snack and water.  Map 33.  For more information, call or text 647-918-4180.

Splitrock Narrows

Registration required via email or TBTC login. Click here for details.

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location: Splitrock Narrows parking lot
Hike Leader(s): Barbara Euler
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 14 km

Description

Difficulty: Intermediate

We’ll explore side trails in the Splitrock Narrows property and do a loop in Mono Cliffs Provincial Park. Lunch by McCarston’s Lake.

Meet at:

Splitrock Narrows parking lot

From Hwy 10 north of Orangeville, go east on 25th Sideroad to 2nd Line EHS. Turn north and go app 1 km north to the parking lot on the right.

Map # 19

Additional Notes:


No dropout
Hiking boots
No dogs
Pub stop after

CANCELLED: Dufferin Hi-Land Boyne Valley 25K Challenge, Day 1

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land, Peninsula
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Parking is on 1st Line, Mulmur about .5 km south of 10 Sideroad
Hike Leader(s): Robert Wray Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 25 km

Description

Greenwood Conservation Area

Registration required via email or TBTC login. Click here for details.

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location: Greenwood CA parking lot
Hike Leader(s): Glynn & Brenda Richardson & Family
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 14 km

Description

Difficulty: Intermediate

Join us on our 14 km hike through Greenwood Conservation Area along both Trans Canada & Greenwood CA trails.

Depart 8:30 am, South end of Greenwood Rd, Ajax. GPS: 43.898530, -79.058767.

Meet at:

Greenwood CA parking lot

Exit Hwy 401 in Ajax at Regional Rd 31 / Westney Rd. Go north on Westney Rd. West on Greenwood Rd. South on Greenwood Rd (at junction). At south end of Greenwood Rd enter parking lot on west side. GPS: 43.898530, -79.058767

Additional Notes:


No dropout
Hiking boots
No dogs

Greenwood Conservation Area

Registration required via email or TBTC login. Click here for details.

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location: Greenwood CA parking lot
Hike Leader(s): Glynn & Brenda Richardson & Family
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 14 km

Description

Difficulty: Intermediate

Join us on our 14 km hike through Greenwood Conservation Area along both Trans Canada & Greenwood CA trails.

Depart 8:30 am, South end of Greenwood Rd, Ajax. GPS: 43.898530, -79.058767.

Meet at:

Greenwood CA parking lot

Exit Hwy 401 in Ajax at Regional Rd 31 / Westney Rd. Go north on Westney Rd. West on Greenwood Rd. South on Greenwood Rd (at junction). At south end of Greenwood Rd enter parking lot on west side. GPS: 43.898530, -79.058767

Additional Notes:


No dropout
Hiking boots
No dogs

Aldershot GO Train Hike

Registration required via email or TBTC login. Click here for details.

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location: Union Station, inside at the Clock Tower
Hike Leader(s): Thomas Swales
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 12 km

Description

Difficulty: Intermediate

On this day trip we will explore parks and places around Burlington & Hamilton using the GO train. From Aldershot GO station we will meander over to Hidden Valley Park, Royal Botanical Gardens Hendrie Valley Sanctuary and Dundurn Castle, a national historic site. If you wish to visit the musuem advance tickets are required. Bring water and lunch. Return to Union Station by the GO train from Aldershot (local bus connection required). Optional walk into downtown Hamilton. Hikers can also meet us at Aldershot GO station where we will start hike at about 9:50.

Meet at:

Union Station, inside at the Clock Tower

Meet: 8:30a.m. Union Station, inside by the Information Desk with the Clock, to take the 8:51a.m Express GO train to Aldershot. This train makes limited stops enroute..

Additional Notes:


No dropout

#5/6 Toronto Double E2E Hike

Registration required via email or TBTC login. Click here for details.

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location: Km 17.5-Roadside parking on the east side of the road where the Trail crosses Fourth Line. Do not park in front of the junkyard.
Hike Leader(s): Mei Juan (Alina) Lin
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly
Distance: 17 km

Description

Difficulty: Intermediate

Do you know we have two End-to-End badges for independent hikers? Well you can win both through a series of six double traverse hikes. Toronto Bruce Trail Club members only and preregistration on the website only. This is a there and back hike, we will follow the main trail in and main trail or a mix of main&side trails out.

Meet at:

Km 17.5-Roadside parking on the east side of the road where the Trail crosses Fourth Line. Do not park in front of the junkyard.

N43.615163, W79.975157

Map # 12

Additional Notes:

End to End #5 of 6
No dropout
Hiking boots
No dogs

Niagara E2E 4/8 Short Hills

Registration required via email or TBTC login. Click here for details.

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location: Map 3, KM 44.5 Rockway Community Centre. GPS coordinates: N 43.111255 W -79.321901
Hike Leader(s): Fayyaz Mahmood
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 22 km

Description

Difficulty: Intermediate

We will hike to 33.5KM Map 3 past Short Hills Provincial Park and walk OUT to return to the cars. We may need to switch this hike as Short Hills closes ever year for the First Nation Deer Harvest.

Meet at:

Map 3, KM 44.5 Rockway Community Centre. GPS coordinates: N 43.111255 W -79.321901

QEW to Lincoln. Take exit 51 for Regional Rd 34 toward Seventh St. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Seventh Street Louth/Regional Rd 34. Turn right onto Niagara Regional Rd 81 (King St.). Turn left onto Ninth St go 3.3KM and turn left onto Pelham Rd/Regional Rd 69. Drive 350 meters to Rockway CC. Park only on the east side of the building.
This is an IN-OUT hike without carpooling. COVID restrictions apply.

Map # 3

Additional Notes:

End to End #4 of 8
No dropout
Hiking boots
No dogs

Short Hike Pelham Road Short Hills

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

Short Hills Pelham Road Entrance

Hike Leader(s): Bruce Manion Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate

Description

Moderate hike on the trails around Short Hills Provincial Park

Hockley Valley on the 4th Line

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Blue Mountain Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Horton’s on First St. in Collingwood.
Hike Leader(s): Hart Fischer (705) 606-0507 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: 12 km

Description

We will park on the 4th Line in the Caledon Hills section, begin at km56.2 and hike to km50.0 and return.
Trail descends by way of switchbacks, passes through valleys and climbs the eastern ridge.
Bring water and lunch

Dunes-Wasaga Beach

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Blue Mountain Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot of Tim Hortons in Wasaga Beach
Hike Leader(s): Isabelle Mikosza (705) 444-4273 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6 km

Description

We will meet at Tim Hortons in Wasaga Beach (take #26 to Mosley St. and Tim Horton’s is on the right just before the bridge).
We will hike over the Dunes and along the river. The hike is partially on the Ganaraska trail.
Bring water and a snack.