Clearview/Pines Loop

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Family Hike
Location (Google Maps): Park on the roadside or in the parking lot on the west side of County Road 11, just before the road veers east (east of km 74.5).
Hike Leader(s): Judy Kirsten Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing., There might be muddy sections.
Distance: 4-6 km

Description

This loop hike takes us through forests and a stream valley (4-6 km).  There may be wet or muddy sections.  Map 31

Merritt Trail to Rodman Hall

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): 12 Mile Creek parking lot on Glendale Ave, near Pelham Rd., St. Catharines. Map 3
Hike Leader(s): Sheila Massey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 4.5 km

Description

Flat hike along the banks of 12 mile creek to Rodman Hall.

Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills

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

Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance

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

Description

Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. This is a weekly hike. Register only once for this hike series.

Short Hike Pelham Road Short Hills

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

Short Hills Pelham Road Entrance

Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate

Description

Moderate hike on the trails around Short Hills Provincial Park

Primrose Loop Side Trails

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land, Map 20. Meet at roadside parking on County Rd 19 (Prince of Wales Rd), 1.5 km north of Hwy 89, where the Primrose Side Trail crosses.
Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage;Inge Eckerich; Bob Slack Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5.5 km

Description

We will hike the side trail loop west of Dufferin Rd 19 and up and back to the intersection with the Main Trail.

Hockley Valley, map 18

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Meet at roadside parking on 3rd Line EHS.
DIRECTION: Go on Highway 410 north, this becomes Highway 10 north. After passing through Orangeville turn right on Hockley Valley Road (7), left on 3rd line EHS to the roadside parking near entrance to the side trail.
Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Shafiq 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: 14 km

Description

Will hike side trails of Hockley Valley, Glen Cross, Isabel East, Tom East and Cam Snell, connected by sections of main Bruce Trail. Dress according to the weather. Bring water and snack. Hiking poles are strongly recommended.
Will maintain physical distance between hikers as per Covid-19 guidelines. No dogs.
Drop out option at 10 kilometres.

Coveney's Hill/Knapp/McIver Loop

Hosting Club: Peninsula

Location (Google Maps): Coveney’s Rd parking at Coveney’s Hill (near km 21)
Hike Leader(s): Harriet Nixon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7.6

Description

Easy/ moderate hike along Coveney’s Side Trail, main Bruce Trail and McIver Side Trail with a chance to view McIver Pond and Knapp Lookout. Bring your own water, snacks and lunch.

Beach & Ravine Walk

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

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location: Boardwalk at the foot of Woodbine Ave. South side of Donald Summerville Pool.
Hike Leader(s): Ruth Zimerman
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 8 km

Description

Difficulty: Beginner

Enjoy a summer walk along the beach and through some of the areas lovely residential streets. We’ll also walk through Glen Stewart Park, a surprising and delightful ravine. This walk was very much enjoyed mid June so I’m bringing it back for a repeat performance.

Meet at:

Boardwalk at the foot of Woodbine Ave. South side of Donald Summerville Pool.

If coming by subway/bus, go to the Woodbine Station and take bus 92 south, one stop past Queen. Walk a few minutes east to the Donald Summerville Olympic Pool. We meet on the south side, facing the water. There are public restrooms available there. Please be there by 8:50.

Additional Notes:


Dropout available at
Beginners
Families
No dogs

Len Gertler Memorial Loree Forest

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): David Little (705) 606-1077 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 13k

Description

Starting at km 8.4 of Beaver Valley Section,
spectacular views
Parking 21st Sideroad
Bring Snack/Lunch/Water

Lynn Valley Trail, Simcoe to Port Dover and back

Hosting Club: Iroquoia

Location (Google Maps): Simcoe Memorial Park, 273 Owen Street, Simcoe

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 20 km

Description

We will hike on the Lynn Valley Trail to Port Dover for lunch (fish and chips anyone?), then hike back to our cars. In memory of Mickey Macdonald, who lead this enjoyable hike the first time I did it.

Hike Leader: Louise Langlais;  Email:  langlaislouise@gmail.com.  Cell: 519-222-4040 on day of hike. At other times, email is the best way to contact me. Wear appropriate quick-dry clothing and hiking boots. Bring sunscreen, insect repellent (summer), icers (winter), snacks, lunch, a personal first aid kit, and 1-2 litres of water. During COVID, also hand sanitizer and a face mask. Please email me at least 24 hours before the hike to register. Sometimes last minute changes are made to hikes; registering means you won’t be waiting around the meeting place not knowing why no-one else is there! For personalized driving directions, just copy and paste the GPS coordinates into a Google search window and voila!

Decew House to Morningstar Mill

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

DeCew House, DeCew Rd, Thorold (Map 3, km 29.8)

Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5.3 km

Description

This hike follows the main trail along Moody lake to the Morningstar Mill side trail, past the DeCew Falls to Morningstar Mill.

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: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12k

Description

From Jordan Hollow Hike the main trail to Moyer Road or Louth and Return. This is a weekly hike. Register only once for Hike Series

Short Hike Jordan

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

Jordan Hollow Park

Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7k

Description

Hike along the Jordan Creek to Upper Balls Falls or the Jim Rainforth Trail. This is a weekly hike. Only register once for this hike series

4 Ice Arena to Felkers Falls Return

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): The Mohawk 4 Ice Arena is at 710 Mountain Brow Blvd, Hamilton, ON L8T 5A9 .
Hike Leader(s): Phillip Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10 km

Description

Meet at the North West corner of the parking lots adjacent to Mountain Brow Blvd. We’ll follow blue trails past Buttermilk and Albion Falls then main trail to Felkers.Lunch at the falls. Return by the main trail. Bring lunch and  water. Hike open to BTC members only. Please pre register. Once registered you will receive a list of items to bring and Covid protocols.

Swayze Falls, Short Hills Provincial Park

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Provincial Park, Roland Road entrance
Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 6km

Description

We will meet at the Roland Road parking lot of short Hills Provincial Park and hike through the park stopping along the way to view beautiful Swayze Falls.

RIM2RIM #2 Mad River Rim

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains

Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the Devil’s Glen Provincial Park parking lot off 124 at 7:45am
Hike Leader(s): Hart Fischer 705-606-0507 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: 12 km

Description

Devil’sGlen white blazed trail across to steep slippery slope reaching
SideRoad 15/16 Nottawasaga meeting up with Ganaraska Trail, once
reaching Ganaraska sign you have completed half the hike
and will then retrace your steps back!
Bring lots of water and lunch and snacks.

Decew House to Morningstar Mill

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

DeCew House, DeCew Rd, Thorold (Map 3, km 29.8)

Hike Leader(s): Debbie Demizio Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5.3 km

Description

This hike follows the main trail along Moody lake to the Morningstar Mill side trail, past the DeCew Falls to Morningstar Mill.

Pretty River Valley Loop

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): 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: 5-6 km

Description

Short loop combining Bruce Trail, Pretty River Side Trail, hills,
and hiking along the river.
Bring Snack / Water

Dufferin Hi-Land Side Trails, Hike 1 of 7

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Map 20. Meet at Pine River Provincial Fishing Area roadside parking on River Rd (near km 36.0), just east of Prince of Wales Rd. From Hwy 10 and 89, continue north on Dufferin Rd 19 (Prince of Wales Rd) to junction with River Rd. Turn right/east and look for a large MNR parking area on the left/north side.
Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage; Nancy Morgan Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 km

Description

This series of loop or in-and-back hikes will explore all of the side trails in the section. Hikers completing all 7 hikes will be eligible for the Dufferin Hi-Land Side Trails Badge.

Today we will hike a loop consisting of the Main Trail and Bell Lookout, Meladonna and Kilgorie Side Trails. Bring water and snacks.

High Park and westward

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

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location: Grenadier Cafe, High Park. Outside.
Hike Leader(s): Wayne Crockett
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat

Description

Difficulty: Easy

Join me for a walk through High Park and along the waterfront to the jewels on the west end, Humber Bay Park East and West. We’ll continue the walk by trail and road back north to Bloor Street between Islington and Royal York.

Meet me in front of the Grenadier Restaurant in High Park for a 10 am departure. If it is open at that point I’ll be inside by 9:30 that morning. It is about a 15 minute easy walk from High Park Station.

We will be practicing social distancing during the walk and I will enforce the 10 person limit.

Meet at:

Grenadier Cafe, High Park. Outside.

Additional Notes:


Dropout available at at various points
Beginners
No dogs

Silent Valley

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking area at the north end of 2nd Concession S. off Grey Rd. 18
Hike Leader(s): Danuta Valleau Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: approx 6 km

Description

Silent Valley Nature Reserve is the sheltered site that includes the remains of an old barn, stone fences and dug well from original Wilson Homestead, signs of glacer meltwater erosion and a variety of fossils 430 M yrs old. The side trail loops into the main trail which climbs and traverses a section of the escarpment. Map 30.