Streetsville to Meadowvale S.

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Hosting Club: Toronto

Location: Islington Subway Stn, MiWay bus 35, Platform A for 8:45 am departure. Please arrive early.
Hike Leader(s): Andrew Proczek & Family
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 13 km

Description

Difficulty: Easy

Part 4 of my Credit River Valley and adjoining trails and a northerly continuation of my hike from Erindale to Streetsville. This time around we will begin the hike from Streetsville’s Memorial Park and follow the scenic Culham Trail 5 km to Credit Meadows Park. There we will do a 2.5 km loop through the peaceful meadow and have our lunch by the Credit River before returning to Streetsville.

Meet at:

Islington Subway Stn, MiWay bus 35, Platform A for 8:45 am departure. Please arrive early.

If you are going directly to the hike you can access Streetsville Memorial Park by way of Church Street, go to the bottom of the hill and turn right into the parking area. We will meet by the park bridge and the start of the Culham Trail. The hike will begin at 10 am. Please let me know by text or email if you are taking this option so I am not looking for you at Islington Station.

Additional Notes:


Dropout available at at Britannia or Creditview Roads if using local transit
Beginners
Families
Hiking boots

Humber River Trail + High Park

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Hosting Club: Toronto

Location: Old Mill Subway Station
Hike Leader(s): Danny Pivnick
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 10 km

Description

Difficulty: Beginner

Come out for a nice early fall walk through some of the prettier parts of the city. Meeting at Old Mill Station, we head down the Humber River Trail to Lake Ontario and then back up into High Park.

Meet at:

Old Mill Subway Station

Additional Notes:


Dropout available at
Beginners
Families
Dogs welcome

Cancelled - Sydenham Club's AGM

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Hike & Picnic
Location (Google Maps): The Picnic Shelter behind the Grey-Sauble Conservation Authority Headquarters, 237897 Inglis Falls Road.
Hike Leader(s): Bob Knapp Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: Various

Description

Due to the province’s restriction to groups of 25 people or fewer outdoors, the Sydenham AGM will be conducted online.  You should have received an email with more information.  If not, please contact Maureen McFarland at 647-918-4180 or by email at maureen.mcfarland@gmail.com.

Merritt Island

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

Parking Lot on Merritt Island at the west end of cross street Welland

Hike Leader(s): Sylvia Wheeler Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 7k

Description

Flat hike along paved trail alongside the Welland Canal

Speyside South

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Happy Wanderers
Location (Google Maps): Depart from Parking Lot on 15 Sideroad southwest of Highway 25 at 11.5 km, page 12 Map.
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

This there and back hike will cover about 8 kms of trail.

Please note 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.

Boyne Valley Side Trail Loop

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land, Map 20. Meet at roadside parking at end of Centre Road, south of 5 Sideroad, 100 metres north of km 18.7.
Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage;Inge Eckerich; Bob Slack Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6.3 or 2.6 km

Description

We will hike a loop consisting of the Main Trail and Boyne Valley Side Trail. Shorter hike returns to parking from Boyne River bridges by way of road allowance.

GVT Powerline Loop

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Brantford Powerline Rd. west of Oak Park Rd., Grand Valley Trail Carolinian Crest section km 53.3.
Directions: From Hwy 403 exit 30, go north on Oak Park Rd. 0.5 km, then take Powerline Rd. 23 left (west) 0.8 km to the end.
Hike Leader(s): Bill McDonald 519-489-0485 (cell 226-600-4280) Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 14 km loop

Description

We’ll hike the Trans Canada Trail, view the Eagle’s Cry plaque about the Six Nations Legend of the Peacemaker, and return via the Grand Valley Trail along the Grand River. This is an area of hackberry forest, provincially significant wetlands, and former oak savannah, with several rare plants and animals.
No dogs, please.

Woodend To Glendale Bridge

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Woodend Conservation Area, TaylorRoad, (Map 2)
Hike Leader(s): Larry Lloyd Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5

Description

Hike along the historic 3rd canal to the present canal bridge on Glendale. Return along
same route

Loree Forest 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): Jennifer Roy (705) 445-8940 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 7 km

Description

Beaver Valley section on 21st Side Road.
Hiking through open forest, scenic views,
rooty and rocky segments but primarily smooth.
Bring Water & Snack

!4 Mile Creek, Oakville

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Hikers R Us
Location (Google Maps): Meet at south end of Glen Abbey Rec Centre
Hike Leader(s): Norman Young Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 13km

Description

A lovely walk along town trails. Plus more like a BTC hike along 14 Mile Creek. You must have a mask, hand sanitizer and other items to be self sufficient. Pole are a benefit. Bring water and a snack or lunch.
Leader: Norman Young mny176@outlook.com 905 845 0939 cell 905 330 6605

Good Companions - North Shore Trails

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Arboretum Parking lot near Lilac Dell, Royal Botanical Gardens (North Shore Trails) (off Old Guelph Road)
Hike Leader(s): Ted Bossence Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8 km

Description

We will walk much of the North Shore Trails of the Royal Botanical Gardens including the Anishinabe Waddiziwn, Captain Cootes, Marsh Walk, (Hopkins Track 0f there is time) and Pinetum.  Please note that parking is not free at the Arboretum (paid parking or an RBG parking pass).  Please note, this hike is open to BTC members only and you are required to pre-register on-line.  When you register you will be sent a list of items to bring and protocols to follow.

Above Colpoy’s Bay loop

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Georgian Buffs – Roadside parking on Gleason Lake Rd. where it turns east (north of Concession 24)
Hike Leader(s): Bill Snel Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: 6.5 km

Description

Curly Harnden Side Trail, main trail and Len Holley Side Trail. Nice views of Colpoy’s Bay from the main trail section.  Map 35.

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

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. Register for each hike

Spring Valley.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Directions: From Hamilton take 403 to West. Exit at Wilson St in Ancaster. Turn right on Wilson St. At the traffic take the exit right onto Meadowbrook St (3rd exit). Take Meadowbrook to Jerseyville Side Rd. and turn right. Just pass the high school the Little League Park is on the right at the bottom of the hill.
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 footing
Distance: 11km

Description

Several loops in the Spring Valley and Headwaters trails in Dundas Valley.

FALL COLOUR HIKE TO THE CORRAN

Hosting Club: Peninsula

Location (Google Maps): Meet at (Edition 29) km 6.6, just North of Colpoy’s Bay Village
Hike Leader(s): Harriet Nixon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 9.5 km

Description

We will hike to the Corran and have our own packed lunch there before heading back the same way.  Speed: Medium, 3-4 km/Hr For further information contact Harriet at harrietnixon@bmts.com or 519-373-6598.

Silent Night Hike Short Hills

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

Wiley Road Parking Lot Short Hills

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

Description

Enjoy the sounds of the deep woods along the trail from Wiley Road.    There will be a full moon if it is clear and the stars will be out. Follow the Terrace Falls Trail around the Rim of Africa and the Black Walnut trail.   Bring Headlamp,Bug Spray.   This hike will count towards the night hike badge.

#2/6 Toronto Double E2E Hike

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Hosting Club: Toronto

Location: Roadside parking on Winston Churchill Blvd where the main trail crosses.
Hike Leader(s): Mei Juan (Alina) Lin
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly
Distance: 18 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:

Roadside parking on Winston Churchill Blvd where the main trail crosses.

N43.726474, W79.958225

Map # 14/13

Additional Notes:

End to End #2 of 6
No dropout
Hiking boots
No dogs

Hockley Hills

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hockley Road Parking Area, 307375 County Road 7, Mono, Ontario. GPS Coordinates: (43.972857 -80.056330). (In Google Maps, punch in the GPS coordinates or “Park in free BT lot Hockley Road.”). Taking Hwy #10 north, just past Orangeville, turn right onto County Road 7 – the parking lot is just past 2nd Line EHS on the left-hand side of County Road 7 (also called Hockley Road). (Bruce Trail Reference, Map 18)
Hike Leader(s): Douglas Boyce 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: 14.5 km

Description

A loop hike in Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve, using the Main Trail and various side trails: Cam Snell ST, Glen Cross ST, Isabel East ST and Tom East ST. Very good path, but a lot of hills, making it a demanding hike. We will hike at a brisk pace, stopping once or twice for a snack break. Bring snacks and water.

Nippising Ridge

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): Catherine Trembling 416-655-2021 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 4 km

Description

Start at Craigleith Depot, hike west of Georgian Trail to Nippising Ridge trail.
Visit Craigleith Library upon our return to Depot.
Bring Snack & Water

Black Bank, Dufferin Hi-Land Section

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): Myra Campbell (705) 293-2325 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 km

Description

Start at km 49.7 on Hwy 21 and turn around at km 45.7 to return to cars.
Bring Lunch & Water

Kinsman Park loop

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

Kinsmen Park Frost Road Beamsville

Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8k

Description

Hike from the park along the main trail towards Cave Springs until Cherry and return on a side trail forming a loop

Scarborough Ravines

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Hosting Club: Toronto

Location: Kennedy Subway Station, Passenger PIck-Up Entrance
Hike Leader(s): Thomas Swales
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 10 km

Description

Difficulty: Easy

Join us for a 10 km Hike through some lesser known parks and ravines ending near Ellesmere & Brimley. Discover some of the most tranquil, secret parts of Scarborough.

Meet at:

Kennedy Subway Station, Passenger PIck-Up Entrance

There are several exits at the station. Follow signs to Passenger Pick Up and Drop Off Entrance, and we will meet there at the street level. The nearest intersection of that entrance is Transway Crescent and Service Road.

Additional Notes:


Dropout available at

Warsaw Caves

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Hosting Club: Toronto

Location: Warsaw Caves Conservation Area parking lot by the beach and caves trail head (inside the park)
Hike Leader(s): Martina Furrer
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 13 km

Description

Difficulty: Intermediate

Come explore Warsaw Caves Conservation Area with me. The hike will be about 13 KM with a few hills. We will hike through an old-growth hardwood forest, past large white pine trees, across limestone bedrock, and stop to enjoy the kettles and the view from the scenic lookout over the Indian River.

Refreshments at the beach after the hike.

A day use permit for the park is $17 per car. If you park outside the gate the walk-in fee is $7 per adult, $4 per child. It’s about a 5-minute walk from the parking lot outside the gate to our meeting spot.

Meet at:

Warsaw Caves Conservation Area parking lot by the beach and caves trail head (inside the park)

Additional Notes:


Dropout available at 8 KM
Beginners
Families
No dogs

Dufferin Hi-Land Side Trails, Hike 3 of 7

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Map 20. Meet at north end of 2nd Line E, Mulmur (Access 2nd Line via 8 Sideroad from 1st Line E about 3.5 km north of Hwy 89)
Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage;Tony Riggs Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 9 km

Description

We will hike a loop that will include the Main Trail, 2^nd Line ECL, Oliver Creek, Mulmur Lookout and Boyne Creek Side Trails. Bring water and snacks.

West Rocks

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): North end of Concession 3 in Georgian Bluffs (km 99.5)
Hike Leader(s): Danuta Valleau Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing., Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: 6 km

Description

Entering on the main trail from the parking area, along top of escarpment with views, forming loop with Derby Forest Trails to return on side trail. Map 32.

Beginner Hike/North Oakville Trails

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Sixteen Mile Creek Sports Complex 3070 Neyagawa Blvd.

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 7 – 8 km.

Description

These little known trails take the hiker north, then west to the banks of the Sixteen Mile Creek and then ha loop back to our starting point. Formally used by horseback riders the trails are now used by cyclists and hikers. Bring a snack, water, hand sanitizer and a mask. Directions: Go north on Neyagawa to the first traffic light above Dundas. Turn left and follow the road to where it bends sharply to the north and continue following to last parking lot on the right. Meet for a 10:00 am. start. You must be a BTC member and pre-register online. Once registered you will receive a list of items to bring and Covid protocols. Optional refreshment stop afterwards.
Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com

From Steeles to Old Mill

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Hosting Club: Toronto

Location: Pioneer Village Subway Station, main entrance. We’ll pick up Vaughan 60B westbound.
Hike Leader(s): Wayne Crockett
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 22 km

Description

Difficulty: Intermediate

Explore the Humber River from the northern boundary of Toronto at Steeles Ave to Old Mill Station on Bloor. We’ll follow parkland with two very brief sections of road walking for the day. Nearly 22 km but very flat and we’ll go at an easy pace. There are numerous drop out opportunities along the way including Weston Road, Lawrence and Scarlet Road where you can pick up transit with links to the subway. Good for the cooler weather we can anticipate in October.

Meet at:

Pioneer Village Subway Station, main entrance. We’ll pick up Vaughan 60B westbound.

We will be taking Vaughan Transit to the start point so please have a Presto card or extra cash to cover that.

Additional Notes:


Dropout available at at various points
Hiking boots
No dogs