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- 23February 23, 2020
Caledon Discovery Hike Series Day 2 of 3
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/caledon-discovery-hike-series-day-2-of-3/Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia, Caledon Hills, Dufferin Hi-Land, Blue Mountains, Beaver Valley, Sydenham, Peninsula
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): Caledon Hills
Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: Approx 25km and possibly 2 car shuttles.Description
This is Day 2 of the Discovery Hike Series of hikes in Caledon Hills. Please contact hike leader if you’d like to join this hike.http://caledonbrucetrail.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/CHBTC-Discovery-Badge-Hikes-2019-05-18.pdf
Please register for these hikes as we will cancel/postpone in the event of inclement weather. Limited to 10 participants.
Pop Up Hike
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/pop-up-hike-2/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation Area Governor’s Rd. Dundas
Hike Leader(s): Anne Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8-10 km.Description
Meet in the last parking lot in the Dundas Valley Conservation Area on Governor’s Rd. west of downtown Dundas. We will hike part of the main loop and then the blue side trail to Canterbury Falls and back. Depending on conditions we may do the Sawmill Trail. Bring water and a snack. Icers may be necessary. Parkin fee or Conservation Area pass.
Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 337 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.comSpirit Rock Side Trail
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/spirit-rock-side-trail/Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Snowshoe Hike
Location (Google Maps): The Galaxy Theatre parking lot. Meet in the parking lot at the tall “Galaxy Centre” sign next to the traffic lights.
1020 10th St. W., Owen Sound
If you want to meet at the start of the hike, meet at 2:00 pm at the Spirit Rock Conservation Area parking lot off Hwy 6, Wiarton
Hike Leader(s): Kathy Middelkoop Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing.
Distance: 2.6 kmDescription
Hike will be dependent on weather and road conditions, we will cancel hike if the weather is marginal. Map 35.George Nicholson Memorial Trail
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/george-nicholson-memorial-trail-4/Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Leisurely
Location (Google Maps):Meet at Happy Rolfs parking lot. 650 Read Rd.
Hike Leader(s): Gary & Donna Sands Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 kmDescription
- 24February 24, 2020
Iroquoia Winter E2E – 6 of 6 (13.1 km)
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/iroquoia-winter-e2e-6-of-6-13-1-km/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Happy Wanderers
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Hilton Falls Conservation Area – west of km 1.0 of Toronto Section. Enter from Campbellville Rd (Halton Rd 9) (100 cars) N43.505705, W 79.961589 Winter Re-Route shortens hike
Shuttle to Roadside Parking – km 103.8 on Twiss Rd north of Derry Rd (6 cars) N 43.447743, W 79.953436
Hike Leader(s): Steven White Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 13.1kmDescription
For those looking to enjoy some winter hiking or to complete Iroquoia E2E and achieve their Winter badge, I have planned 6 Monday hikes. Please register ahead of the hike, so I can do car shuttle planning and to contact hikers if inclement weather requires us to re-schedule the hike. Email stevenwhite901@gmail.com or text 289-242-9415
Bring water, snack, lunch, hiking boots, icers. Sorry no dogs.Caledon Discovery Hike Series Day 3 of 3
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/caledon-discovery-hike-series-day-3-of-3/Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia, Caledon Hills, Dufferin Hi-Land, Blue Mountains, Beaver Valley, Sydenham, Peninsula
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): Caledon Hills
Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: Approx 25km and possibly two car shuttlesDescription
This is Day 3 of the Discovery Hike Series of hikes in Caledon Hills.Please contact hike leader if you’d like to join this hike. Details will be provided as to where to meet.
http://caledonbrucetrail.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/CHBTC-Discovery-Badge-Hikes-2019-05-18.pdf
Please register for these hikes as we will cancel/postpone in the event of inclement weather. Limited to 10 participants.
- 25February 25, 2020
Cold Creek Conservation Area
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/cold-creek-conservation-area-3/Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at parking on east side of Party City building (4th Avenue at Hwy 10) in Orangeville.
Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage; Inge Eckerich; Bob Slack Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Slippery Sections Likely, Moderate
Distance: 8.0 kmDescription
We will hike a loop on the Cold Creek CA trails. Bring snowshoes and/or icers.Snowshoe Wodehouse Karst
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/wodehouse-karst/Hosting Club: Beaver Valley
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the parking area on Sideroad 7A, access from 7th Line, not Grey Road 7, which is not maintained at this time of year.
Hike Leader(s): Kevin Post Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Some steep sections
Length of Hike: 2 hours kmDescription
This is a hike through a geologically fascinating area, in which creeks make their way beneath a karst landform, to emerge below the escarpment. - 26February 26, 2020
Snowshoe on Loree Forest loop
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/snowshoe-on-loree-forest-loop-2/Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Horton’s on First St. in Collingwood.
Hike Leader(s): Mary Jane McIntyre (705) 481-1269 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr, Fast – 5+ km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6 kmDescription
We will carpool to the Loree Forest entrance pathway on
the 21st Sideroad . Conditions should be good for snow-
shoes and we will complete a loop hike through the forest,
with some hill climbing. There will be great views of Geor-
gian Bay. Bring water and snacks.Snowshoe Hockley Crest Caledon
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/snowshoe-hockley-crest-caledon/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Hikers R Us
Location (Google Maps): Meet for departure at Parking lot on 5th Side Road at 44.3 km Map 18. We will snowshoe for 3 to 4 hours looping 8+ through the Hockley Crest side trails.
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
Distance: 8 kmDescription
Hopefully you will require snow shoes. Bring icers just in case. Please register with the hike leader in case there is a change in plans due to weather. We will stop briefly for lunch. Cynthia Archer 416 573 4236KOA Trails and Soup
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/koa-trails/Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Snowshoe Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the north-east corner of the parking lot at Home Depot on Highway 26 on the east side of Owen Sound.
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 footingDescription
We will explore the main trail, the Rock Springs and KOA side trails, for approximately 2 hours. Map 31. Join me afterwards at my home on the east side for a bowl of hearty soup and beverages. Bring a sandwich if you wish. Limit 12 people for lunch. To RSVP, call or text 647-918-4180.Niagara-On-the-Lake Loop
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/niagara-on-the-lake-loop/Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps):Meet at Veteran’s Lane & King Street NOTL
Hike Leader(s): Karen Couch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6 kmDescription
A Black history walking tour to commemorate Black History Month. Learn how Black Canadians shaped NOTL and our nation.Good Companions - Dundas Valley CANCELLED
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/good-companions-dundas-valley/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation Area Main entrance. Meet In Last Parking Lot.
Hike Leader(s): Lorraine Sherred Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footingDescription
Several loops through Dundas Valley. there is a Entrance fee. Free to Conservation members. CANCELLED - 27February 27, 2020
[Thursday Group - Red Hill Valley Loop] CANCELLED DUE TO HIGH WINDS
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/thursday-group-red-hill-valley-loop/Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Car Park at corner of Old Mud Street and Pritchard. Hamilton East Mountain.
Hike Leader(s): Terry Rose Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8 kmDescription
We will do a loop hike in the Red Hill Valley using a combination of Main Trail and Side Trails. We will return via Buttermilk Falls and Albion Falls - 28February 28, 2020
Snowshoe Margaret Paull Side Trail Loop (Hike cancelled due to inclement weather)
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/snowshoe-margaret-paull-side-trail-loop/Hosting Club: Beaver Valley
Location (Google Maps): Meet at km 11.0 on the north side of 18th Sideroad, 450 m west of 5th Line. Map 24
Hike Leader(s): Glenda Collings Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Length of Hike: 1 1/2 hours kmDescription
This is a loop hike taking in a lovely section of the main trail through the top of a ravine with a pretty creek running through it. Please read the participant guidelines below.Participant Guidelines
- All kms mentioned are according to maps in Edition 29 of The Bruce Trail Reference.
- Please arrive 15 minutes before start of hike.
- Participants are expected to wear appropriate attire for the weather and the terrain. In summer, sturdy footwear is necessary. In winter, snowshoes or icers/crampons are needed when conditions dictate. It is a good idea to bring these items if there is snow on the ground and the hike leader will advise you as to the best footwear for the day. Hiking poles are a good idea in any season, especially if the terrain is rocky or slippery. Wearing appropriate clothing and footwear prevents injuries and shows consideration for a safe and positive group hiking experience.
- Always carry I.D. and your health card.
- Bring sufficient water and snacks (or lunch if indicated).
- For spring and summer hikes bring sunscreen and insect repellent.
- Please leave dogs at home.
- Pace: Leisurely = 3km/hr or less, Medium = 3-4 km/hr, Brisk = 4-5 km/hr, Fast = 5+km/hr
- 29February 29, 2020
Scenic Caves winter coach trip
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/scenic-caves-winter-coach-trip/Registration required via email or TBTC login. Click here for details.
Hosting Club: Toronto
Location:
Hike Leader(s): Martina Furrer, Sophie Chuchra, David Royle & FamilyDescription
Difficulty:Join us for a super day of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing at Scenic Caves.
Party with David: Season ending social at 3 PM. Bring some treats to share. Wine will be provided by the Club.
Snowshoers: Join one of our guided snowshoe hikes. David will lead experienced snowshoers and Sophie will lead beginner snowshoers or those who wish to hike at a slightly slower pace. Alternatively, explore the resort’s trails on your own.
Skiers: glide through forest on trails groomed for classic and skate skiing. Ski ($25) and snowshoe ($19) rentals available.
Departure time: 8:30 am
Departure location: 10 York Mills RdAdditional Notes: Dropout available at
#1/5 Caledon Bruce Trail E2E
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/1-5-caledon-bruce-trail-e2e/Registration required via email or TBTC login. Click here for details.
Hosting Club: Toronto
Location: Hockley Road Parking area
Hike Leader(s): Mei Juan (Alina) Lin
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly
Distance: 16 kmDescription
Difficulty: IntermediateMeet at Hockley Road parking area, car shuttle to Mono Community Center parking lot (N44.026195, W80.071516) to hike back.Car shuttle in effect at start and end of hike. All must take part in the car shuttle.
This hike is also on TBTC Meetup group: https://www.meetup.com/Toronto-Bruce-Trail-Club/. If you need to coordinate carpooling, post your request in the Comment section at the event page on the Meetup.
Meet at:Hockley Road Parking area
Eeast of km60.1. N43.972857, W80.056330
Map # 18/19
Additional Notes: End to End #1 of 5No dropoutHiking bootsNo dogsicers/microspikes are mandatory
Woodend St Pauls Loop
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/woodend-st-pauls-loop/Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Entrance (15.2 km Map 2) Woodend Conservation Area off Taylor Rd
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 15 kDescription
Hike a loop from Woodend Conservation through hilly terrain to St Paul Ave, Niagara Falls. We will pass through the Screaming Tunnel and Fireman’s Park.**A TWO EVENT DAY** Hike#1. Pretty River Valley Loop Event #2. Leapin’ Leap Year Potluck
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/a-two-event-day-hike1-pretty-river-valley-loop-event-2-leapin-leap-year-potluck/Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Horton’s on First St. in Collingwood.
Hike Leader(s): Michael Treuman (416) 518-0489 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: 6 kmDescription
Hike#1. Pretty River Valley Loop Time: 9:30 am
We will carpool to the junction of the 2nd Line and the 6th
Sideroad, then commence a loop hike through the upper
level of the Pretty River Valley Provincial park.
Bring water and a snack.Event #2. Leapin’ Leap Year Potluck
We will hold our LEAPIN’ LEAP YEAR POT LUCK following the hike – approx. 12:30 pm at the:Balmoral Recreation Complex & Banquet Room
8-10 Harbour St., Collingwood, ON.
The Banquet room can be accessed through the Main East
Side entrance on 8 Harbour St.
COME OUT AND JOIN US
** Note our “green” initiative: Please bring your own plate mug and cutlery.Contact: Myra Campbell (705) 293-2525)
Decew House to Morningstar Mill
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/decew-house-to-morningstar-mill-3/Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Leisurely
Location (Google Maps): DeCew House, DeCew Rd, Thorold (Map 3, km 29.8)
Hike Leader(s): Larry Lloyd Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5.3 kDescription
This hike follows the main trail along Moody lake to the Morningstar Mill side trail, past the DeCew Falls to Morningstar Mill.