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December | December | December | December | December | 1 - New Year Day Snowshoe – Upper Level of Pretty River Valley
9:30 AM-12:00 PM 01/01/2021 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/new-year-day-snowshoe-upper-level-of-pretty-river-valley/2021-01-01/ Click here for more information or to register 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): Rosemary Petrie, 705-293-4444 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 6 km Description
We will drive 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.
Map: 23 Edition 29
- Leslie Spit
11:00 AM 01/01/2021 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/leslie-spit/2021-01-01/ Registration required via email or TBTC login. Click here for details. Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto Location: Leslie St and Unwin St
Hike Leader(s): Victor & Babs Ramautar & Family
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 12 km Description
Difficulty: Easy If your New Years resolution included hiking then join us and check it off your list.
We meet at Unwin and Leslie Sts. ICERS is a must. it is winter
We start the hike at 11:00 a.m so please be there at least 15 mins before departure. DRESS for the weather. Meet at:Leslie St and Unwin St Additional Notes: Dropout available at Hiking bootsNo dogs
- Cancelled – Kemble Rock New Year’s Day hike
1:30 PM 01/01/2021 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/kemble-rock-new-years-day-hike/2021-01-01/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): 294 Park Street, Georgian Bluffs.
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: 6 kms Description
Start the year off correctly with a snowshoe/hike at Kemble Rock. If it is stormy then we will hike closer to the meeting place. Map 34. For more information, call 519-371-1255 (landline).
- CANCELLED -Dufferin Hi-Land Annual New Years Day Hike
2:00 PM-4:30 PM 01/01/2021 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/dufferin-hi-land-annual-new-years-day-hike-2/2021-01-01/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land, Map 19. Meet at the Mono Community Centre parking lot. Take Mono Centre Road east from Hwy 10 and look for the Community Centre on your right as you approach the stop sign in Mono Centre.
Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 4.8 or 7.5 km Description Join us in 2022 when this event returns!
| 2 - Hike #1 – Lower Beaver Valley – Pace: medium
9:30 AM-2:00 PM 01/02/2021 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/hike-1-lower-beaver-valley-pace-medium/2021-01-02/ Click here for more information or to register 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): Terry Kimmerly (705) 351-2494 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 11-12 km Description
The Medium group will begin the hike at the parking area on Johnston’s Sideroad at km 70.1 in the Beaver Valley section.
We will hike south to km65.9 and retrace our steps heading north to the cars.
Trail climbs a high meadow then east across to Cuckoo Valley and down the Beaver Valley towards the high eastern edges of the Escarpment.
Bring water and lunch.
Map: 26 Edition 29
- Hike #1 – Lower Beaver Valley – Pace: leisurely
9:30 AM-1:00 PM 01/02/2021 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/hike-1-lower-beaver-valley-pace-leisurely/2021-01-02/ Click here for more information or to register 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): Flo Kusiak (705) 443-8075 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 5-6 km Description
The Leisurely group will begin the hike at the parking area on 12th Concession A at km72.6 in the Beaver Valley section.
We will hike south to km 70.1 and retrace our steps heading north to the cars.
Trail crosses two hay fields, enters a mature hardwood forest and traverses along a slope to emerge into open farmland.
Bring water and a snack
Map: 26 Edition 29
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3 | 4 - CANCELLED Iroquoia Winter E2E 1 of 11
8:00 AM-2:30 PM 01/04/2021 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/iroquoia-winter-e2e-1-of-11/2021-01-04/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): In/Out IRO 0.0-11.1 Park at KM 0.0 Grimsby Lions Community Pool
Hike Leader(s): Steven White Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 43.193201, -79.565301 Description
“Series of 11 hikes to complete Iroquoia E2E. Due to Covid, these are in & out hikes.
Hike 1 of 11, IRO 0.0-11.1, daily total 22.2 km.
Hikers will complete Iroquoia Section twice, entitling hikers to 2 Iroquoia Winter E2E badges. Only hikers who plan to complete the E2E should register for all hikes on-line. Hikers to comply with Covid protocols, and bring snack, lunch, water, boots, icers, personal first aid kit and sanitizer. Great time to stay healthy and build our hiking community! No dogs please. To cancel, email Steven White at stevenwhite901@gmail.com, or text 289-242-9415”
- Cancelled**Iroquoia Winter ETE Double Dip**Cancelled
8:30 AM-2:30 PM 01/04/2021 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/iroquoia-winter-ete-double-dip/2021-01-04/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): Crawford Lake Conservation Area 3115 Conservation Rd, Milton, ON
Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: Between 20 and 25km per hike Description
**This hike has been cancelled due to Covid 19 precautions.
This is the first of a series of 11 hikes to complete the Iroquoia Section N-S, in the winter, twice! The other dates are planned for Jan 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, subject to weather conditions. We will hike Mon, Tues and Wed in January and push it to February if the weather prohibits us from hiking. Each participant will be emailed a schedule of meeting locations before January 5. A few of the meeting locations will require reservations and a fee or a conservation pass. Sometimes we will meet in the same spot over two days and travel S-N one day and N-S the following day. Sometimes we will head in both directions the same day. These hikes are subject to pandemic protocols and masks are strongly recommended. Crampons or a suitable traction device will be needed for your boots – please ensure you bring these. This is a small group series of hikes as there is limited capacity for parking in some locations. We will meet at 8:30 each day, brisk pace, 15 min lunch. Please register only if you intend to complete the entire series.
| 5 - CANCELLED Iroquoia Winter E2E 2 of 11
8:00 AM-2:00 PM 01/05/2021 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/iroquoia-winter-e2e-2-of-11/2021-01-05/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): In/Out IRO 11.1-21.1 Park at KM 15.7 on Macdui Dr, east of DeWitt Rd off Dundee Dr
Hike Leader(s): Steven White Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 20 km Description
“Series of 11 hikes to complete Iroquoia E2E. Due to Covid, these are in & out hikes.
Hike 2 of 11, IRO 11.1-21.1, daily total 20.0 km.
Hikers will complete Iroquoia Section twice, entitling hikers to 2 Iroquoia Winter E2E badges. Only hikers who plan to complete the E2E should register for all hikes on-line. Hikers to comply with Covid protocols, and bring snack, lunch, water, boots, icers, personal first aid kit and sanitizer. Great time to stay healthy and build our hiking community! No dogs please. To cancel, email Steven White at stevenwhite901@gmail.com, or text 289-242-9416”
- CANCELLED – Boyne Valley/Mulmur Lookout
9:30 AM-12:00 PM 01/05/2021 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/boyne-valley-mulmur-lookout-2/2021-01-05/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land, Map 20. Meet at intersection of 8 Sideroad and 2nd Line Mulmur (Km 23.8). From Hwy 89, drive north on 1st Line Mulmur for about 4km. Turn right/east on 8 Sideroad. Park on the south side of 2nd Line, just before the road bends from 8 Sideroad to become 2nd Line.
Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage;Inge Eckerich;Bob Slack Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 6.6 or 4.2 km Description
We will hike south on the Main Trail to the stile at 1st Line (Km 20.5) and back. The shorter hike will turn back at the Mulmur Lookout Side Trail (Km 21.8). Bring icers, water, snacks. Snowshoes may be required.
| 6 - Good Companions – Shell Park and Bronte Trails CANCELLED DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS
10:00 AM-12:30 PM 01/06/2021 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/good-companions-shell-park-and-bronte-trails/2021-01-06/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Junior Hiker
Location (Google Maps): Shell Park, Lakeshore Road, Bronte (parking lot closest to Lakeshore Road)
Hike Leader(s): Ted Bossence 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
We will hike through Shell Park and trails in Bronte to Bronte Creek and Bronte Harbour, returning via the lake and pioneer cemetery. Bring icers, water and a snack. Please note that you are required to register online. You will receive a list of things to bring and protocols to follow when you register. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time. Please note: Due to high rates of community transmission, hikers on now strongly recommended to wear masks at all times on club hikes.
| 7 - Cancelled, G2G E2E
9:00 AM-2:00 PM 01/07/2021 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/g2g-e2e/2021-01-07/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): G2G Itinerary: (the first 2 sections were Dec 21 and 23, 2020) 1/ West Montrose west towards Elmira (past Elmira until we have hiked at least 10 km, then head back to WM). WM-E=6.4 km
43.59473, -80.48031 Jan 7, 2021 2/ Elmira west towards Linwood and back. E-Wallenstein =6.8 km, Elmira to Linwood = 15.2 km
43.60468, -80.55922 Jan 14
3/ Linwood east towards Elmira and back.
43.58333, -80.73014 Feb 2
4/ Linwood west towards Milverton and back. L-Millbank = 8.7 km, L-Milverton = 17.4 km
43.58333, -80.73014 March 2
5/ Milverton east towards Linwood and back.
43.56830, -80.91667 March 4
6/ Milverton west to Monkton and back to Milverton. **28.8 km total**
43.56830, -80.91667 March 9
7/ Monkton west towards Blythe and back. M-B>30 km
43.58985, -81.08436 March 11
8/ Blythe east and back.
43.73882, -81.42744 March 16
9/ Blythe west to Auburn and back. 25.4 km
43.73882, -81.42744 March 18
10. Auburn west towards Goderich and back. A-G = 23 km
43.74978, -81.56761 March 23
11. Goderich east towards Auburn and back.
43.74336, -81.72527 March 25
Hike Leader(s): Louise Langlais Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 20-30 KM Description
We will hike the Guelph to Goderich Trail in sections, as In and Out hikes (so you will do it twice!) https://g2grailtrail.com/ Most hikes will be 20-25 km (we will hike 10-12 km one way, then head back to our cars). Two hikes are longer, as indicated by a star and a specific distance.
We might need snowshoes, so make sure you bring a pair. The itinerary and GPs coordinates for the meeting locations are specified in the “Location” Section.
For personalized driving directions, just copy and paste the GPS coordinates into a Google search window and voila! …………………………………………………
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. 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! Arrive at least 15 minutes early. If you are unable to attend, please email me at least 2 hours before the start of the hike, or text me if it is <2 hours before the hike. There is often a waiting list, so the more advance notice the better. Wear appropriate quick-dry clothing and hiking boots. Bring sunscreen, snowshoes, icers (mandatory), snacks, lunch, a personal first aid kit, and 1-2 litres of water. During COVID, also bring hand sanitizer and a face mask.
- 16 Mile Creek, Oakville cancelled until further notice
9:30 AM-12:15 PM 01/07/2021 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/16-mile-creek-oakville/2021-01-07/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Sixteen Hollow Park
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: 12km Description
Remember COVID guidelines Dress according to the weather and footing conditions for icers may be needed Bring water, snack etc Norman Young mny176@outlook.com 905 845 0939 cell 905 330 6605
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10 - Cancelled – Beaver Springs Loop
1:15 PM 01/10/2021 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/beaver-springs-loop-3/2021-01-10/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Snowshoe Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking on Irish Block Road, north of Hwy 26 at km 65.0 (Map 31, edition 29).
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
Distance: 3.4 kms Description
This hike will take us through hardwood forest, farmland and over an old beaver dam. For more information, call/text 647-918-4180.
| 11 - CANCELLED Iroquoia Winter E2E 3 of 11
8:00 AM-2:00 PM 01/11/2021 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/iroquoia-winter-e2e-3-of-11/2021-01-11/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): In/Out IRO 21.1-30.8 Park at KM 29.4 Kimberly Dr via the Kimberly Drive Access Trail
Hike Leader(s): Steven White Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 19 km Description
“Series of 11 hikes to complete Iroquoia E2E. Due to Covid, these are in & out hikes.
Hike 3 of 11, IRO 21.1-30.8, daily total 19.4 km.
Hikers will complete Iroquoia Section twice, entitling hikers to 2 Iroquoia Winter E2E badges. Only hikers who plan to complete the E2E should register for all hikes on-line. Hikers to comply with Covid protocols, and bring snack, lunch, water, boots, icers, personal first aid kit and sanitizer. Great time to stay healthy and build our hiking community! No dogs please. To cancel, email Steven White at stevenwhite901@gmail.com, or text 289-242-9417”
| 12 - CANCELLED Iroquoia Winter E2E 4 of 11
8:00 AM-2:00 PM 01/12/2021 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/iroquoia-winter-e2e-4-of-11/2021-01-12/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): In/Out IRO 30.8-40.9 Park at KM 38.5 on Upper Paradise Rd, north of Scenic Dr
Hike Leader(s): Steven White Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 20 km Description
“Series of 11 hikes to complete Iroquoia E2E. Due to Covid, these are in & out hikes.
Hike 4 of 11, IRO 30.8-40.9, daily total 20.2 km.
Hikers will complete Iroquoia Section twice, entitling hikers to 2 Iroquoia Winter E2E badges. Only hikers who plan to complete the E2E should register for all hikes on-line. Hikers to comply with Covid protocols, and bring snack, lunch, water, boots, icers, personal first aid kit and sanitizer. Great time to stay healthy and build our hiking community! No dogs please. To cancel, email Steven White at stevenwhite901@gmail.com, or text 289-242-9418”
- CANCELLED – Boyne Valley/Oliver Creek Loop
9:30 AM-12:30 PM 01/12/2021 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/boyne-valley-oliver-creek-loop/2021-01-12/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land Section, Map 20. Meet on 2nd Line Mulmur, about .3 km north of 8 Sideroad (Km 23.80), where the Main Trail leaves the roadway to the east. From Hwy 89, drive north on 1st Line Mulmur for about 4 km. Turn right/east onto 8 Sideroad, around the bend onto 2nd Line and continue north for .3 km to roadside parking.
Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage;Inge Eckerich; Bob Slack Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 5.7 km or 2.7 km Description
We will hike the Main Trail through the Boyne Valley and Walkers Woods to the second intersection with Oliver Creek Side Trail and loop back by way of Oliver Creek and the Main Trail. Snowshoes may be required. Bring icers, water, snacks.
| 13 | 14 | 15 - CANCELLED Iroquoia Winter E2E 5 of 11
8:00 AM-2:30 PM 01/15/2021 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/iroquoia-winter-e2e-5-of-11/2021-01-15/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): In/Out IRO 40.9-51.8 Park at KM 51.8 Dundas Valley Trail Centre. Enter from Governors Rd, 3.5km west of Main St W, Dundas. A parking fee is charged
Hike Leader(s): Steven White Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 22 km Description
“Series of 11 hikes to complete Iroquoia E2E. Due to Covid, these are in & out hikes.
Hike 5 of 11, IRO 40.9-51.8, daily total 21.8 km.
Hikers will complete Iroquoia Section twice, entitling hikers to 2 Iroquoia Winter E2E badges. Only hikers who plan to complete the E2E should register for all hikes on-line. Hikers to comply with Covid protocols, and bring snack, lunch, water, boots, icers, personal first aid kit and sanitizer. Great time to stay healthy and build our hiking community! No dogs please. To cancel, email Steven White at stevenwhite901@gmail.com, or text 289-242-9419”
| 16 - Cancelled – Kemble Wetlands and Kemble Rock Reserve
1:30 PM 01/16/2021 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/kemble-wetlands-and-kemble-rock-reserve/2021-01-16/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking at the corner of Coles Sideroad and Taylor Sideroad, at start of Don Richards Side Trail (Map 34, edition 29). Park on only one side of the road. Do not block farm gates or road allowance.
Hike Leader(s): Carol Mullin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, There might be icy and slippery sections. Description
This will probably be a snowshoe hike, so we will be staying off the upper scarp edge and hiking on the wetlands loop and the Mystery Cabin Trail along the escarpment base. Poles, snowshoes or ice grippers recommended, depending on the conditions. Approx. 2 hours.
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17 | 18 - CANCELLED Iroquoia Winter E2E 6 of 11
8:00 AM-2:00 PM 01/18/2021 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/iroquoia-winter-e2e-6-of-11/2021-01-18/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): In/Out IRO 51.8-62.0 Park at KM 54.9 on Davidson Blvd
Hike Leader(s): Steven White Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 20 km Description
“Series of 11 hikes to complete Iroquoia E2E. Due to Covid, these are in & out hikes.
Hike 6 of 11, IRO 51.8-62.0, daily total 20.2 km.
Hikers will complete Iroquoia Section twice, entitling hikers to 2 Iroquoia Winter E2E badges. Only hikers who plan to complete the E2E should register for all hikes on-line. Hikers to comply with Covid protocols, and bring snack, lunch, water, boots, icers, personal first aid kit and sanitizer. Great time to stay healthy and build our hiking community! No dogs please. To cancel, email Steven White at stevenwhite901@gmail.com, or text 289-242-9420”
| 19 - CANCELLED – Hockley Valley/Tom East Loop
9:30 AM-11:30 AM 01/19/2021 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/hockley-valley-tom-east-loop/2021-01-19/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Caledon Hills, Map 18. Meet at Hockley Rd parking lot on the north side of Hockley Rd, 250 metres east of 2nd Line (near Km 61.3).
Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage;Inge Eckerich;Bob Slack Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 5.6 or 2.5 km Description
We will hike a loop consisting of the Hockley Rd and Tom East Side Trails and the Main Trail. The shorter hike will turn back where the Tom East trail turns sharply to the east. Bring icers, water, snacks. Snowshoes may be required.
| 20 - CANCELLED Snowshoe? Toronto section 17 Sideroad Side Trail
8:30 AM 01/20/2021 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/snowshoe-toronto-section-17-sideroad-side-trail/2021-01-20/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Hikers R Us
Location (Google Maps): 17 Sided Side Trail off Hiway 25.
Hike Leader(s): Cynthia Archer 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: 8-12 kms depending on conditions Description
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS. The goal is to depart at 8:30, hike 8 to 12 kms, and return to our cars shortly after 12 noon. Depending upon conditions we may be able to snow shoe. If so, I will try to mail you to confirm this. At the very least bring ices as the trail can be slippery in the winter. If you cannot join us please text me at 416 573 4236. We will stop midway for snack/lunch. Cynthia Archer
- Good Companions – Sherman Falls-Hike #2 of 50. CANCELLED DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS
10:00 AM-1:00 PM 01/20/2021 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/sherman-falls-hike-2-of-50/2021-01-20/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation Area, Governor’s Rd. Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: !0 km. Description
This is a there and back hike using Main and Blue Side Trails to visit Sherman Falls, an old favourite. Along the way we pass Hermitage Falls and Canterbury Falls. Meet in the last parking lot before the Trail Centre for a 10:00 am. start. Entry Fee or Conservation Area Pass. Bring water, a snack/lunch, icers and poles (if using). This hike is open to BTC members only. Once registered you will receive a confirmation with items to bring and Covid 19 protocols .
Leaders: Anne and Phill Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com
| 21 - CANCELLED Iroquoia Winter E2E 7 of 11
8:00 AM-2:00 PM 01/21/2021 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/iroquoia-winter-e2e-7-of-11/2021-01-21/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): In/Out IRO 62.0-72.2 Park at KM 62.0 Rock Chapel Nature Sanctuary. Enter from Rock Chapel Rd, 1.5 km south of Hwy 5, 1.8 km west of Hwy 6. (If memory serves, we parked on road if parking lot is closed)
Hike Leader(s): Steven White Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 20 km Description
“Series of 11 hikes to complete Iroquoia E2E. Due to Covid, these are in & out hikes.
Hike 7 of 11, IRO 62.0-72.2, daily total 20.4 km.
Hikers will complete Iroquoia Section twice, entitling hikers to 2 Iroquoia Winter E2E badges. Only hikers who plan to complete the E2E should register for all hikes on-line. Hikers to comply with Covid protocols, and bring snack, lunch, water, boots, icers, personal first aid kit and sanitizer. Great time to stay healthy and build our hiking community! No dogs please. To cancel, email Steven White at stevenwhite901@gmail.com, or text 289-242-9421”
- Christie Lake Loop #6 of 50. CANCELLED DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS
10:00 AM-1:30 PM 01/21/2021 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/christie-lake-loop/2021-01-21/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Bullocks Corners Park. The parking area is on Park Ave just South of Hwy 8 in Greenville.
Hike Leader(s): Phillip Armstrong 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 to 12 km Description
We’ll walk the Crooks Hollow trail to and from the Christie Round the Lake Trail.
Brung lunch and warm clothing
- Cancelled – Memorial Forest and Jones Falls
1:15 PM 01/21/2021 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/memorial-forest-and-jones-falls/2021-01-21/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Snowshoe Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking at the west end of Young’s Drive, off McNicol’s Gully Road, Springmount, south of km 106.7 (Map 32, edition 29)
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., There might be icy and slippery sections.
Distance: 2.9 kms Description
We will hike the rocky Memorial Forest Side Trail at the base of the escarpment to Jones Falls and return via the main trail. There is a steep uphill and a steep downhill section. Bring snowshoes or icers. Hiking poles are recommended. For more information, call/text 647-918-4180.
| 22 - CANCELLED Iroquoia Winter E2E 8 of 11
8:00 AM-2:00 PM 01/22/2021 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/iroquoia-winter-e2e-8-of-11/2021-01-22/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): In/Out IRO72.2-82.6 Park at KM 72.2 Great Falls, beside Mill St at the Smokey Hollow Side Trail
Hike Leader(s): Steven White Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 20 km Description
“Series of 11 hikes to complete Iroquoia E2E. Due to Covid, these are in & out hikes.
Hike 8 of 11, IRO72.2-82.6, daily total 20.4 km.
Hikers will complete Iroquoia Section twice, entitling hikers to 2 Iroquoia Winter E2E badges. Only hikers who plan to complete the E2E should register for all hikes on-line. Hikers to comply with Covid protocols, and bring snack, lunch, water, boots, icers, personal first aid kit and sanitizer. Great time to stay healthy and build our hiking community! No dogs please. To cancel, email Steven White at stevenwhite901@gmail.com, or text 289-242-9422”
| 23 - Dundas Valley Winter Waterfall Hike
9:00 AM-3:30 PM 01/23/2021 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/dundas-valley-winter-waterfall-hike-2/2021-01-23/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Sherman Falls Parking, Artaban Rd, Dundas Valley
Hike Leader(s): Gilles P Gagnon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 10 to 13 km, depending on conditions Description
We’ll hike to Tiffany/ Sherman Falls and back, then take a loop within Dundas Valley, taking in Canterbury Falls. Bring icers or snowshoes depending on conditions. Hiking poles recommended. Directions: From Hwy403 going west up the escarpment, take Exit 64 following Mohawk/Rousseau Rd North (right). Continue to T junction, then turn right on Wilson St., then left at the next traffic light on Montgomery Dr, then right as the Stop, following Old Dundas Rd down a steep hill, take the next left on Lions Club Rd, then the next right on Artaban Road.
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24 - Cancelled – Grey-Sauble Conservation Area
1:00 PM 01/24/2021 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/grey-sauble-conservation-area-3/2021-01-24/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Snowshoe Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the parking lot behind the Grey-Sauble Conservation Authority head office.
237897 Inglis Falls Road, Owen Sound
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, There might be icy and slippery sections.
Distance: 5.6 km Description
From the meet location we will hike a loop including the main trail, Inglis Falls, Smith’s Bush and Creamery Hill. Map 32. Bring snowshoes, a snack and water. A hiking pole(s) will be helpful on the slopes. For more information contact the hike leader via phone or text at 519-374-3468.
| 25 - CANCELLED Iroquoia Winter E2E 9 of 11
8:30 AM-3:00 PM 01/25/2021 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/iroquoia-winter-e2e-9-of-11/2021-01-25/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): In/Out IRO 82.6-94.0 Park at KM 92.0 Mount Nemo Conservation Area. Enter from Guelph Line at Colling Rd. A parking fee is charged. Book parking on-line at Halton Conservation Authority, booking timeslots to cover duration of hike. Recommend annual membership
Hike Leader(s): Steven White Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 23 km Description
“Series of 11 hikes to complete Iroquoia E2E. Due to Covid, these are in & out hikes.
Hike 9 of 11, IRO 82.6-94.0, daily total 22.8 km.
Hikers will complete Iroquoia Section twice, entitling hikers to 2 Iroquoia Winter E2E badges. Only hikers who plan to complete the E2E should register for all hikes on-line. Hikers to comply with Covid protocols, and bring snack, lunch, water, boots, icers, personal first aid kit and sanitizer. Great time to stay healthy and build our hiking community! No dogs please. To cancel, email Steven White at stevenwhite901@gmail.com, or text 289-242-9423”
| 26 - CANCELLED Iroquoia Winter E2E 10 of 11
8:00 AM-2:30 PM 01/26/2021 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/iroquoia-winter-e2e-10-of-11/2021-01-26/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): In/Out IRO 94.0-105.0 Park at KM 102.6 Calcium Pits on Twiss Rd north of Derry Rd
Hike Leader(s): Steven White Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 22 km Description
“Series of 11 hikes to complete Iroquoia E2E. Due to Covid, these are in & out hikes.
Hike 10 of 11, IRO 94.0-105.0, daily total 22.0 km.
Hikers will complete Iroquoia Section twice, entitling hikers to 2 Iroquoia Winter E2E badges. Only hikers who plan to complete the E2E should register for all hikes on-line. Hikers to comply with Covid protocols, and bring snack, lunch, water, boots, icers, personal first aid kit and sanitizer. Great time to stay healthy and build our hiking community! No dogs please. To cancel, email Steven White at stevenwhite901@gmail.com, or text 289-242-9424”
- CANCELLED – Mono Cliffs/South Outlier/Turnbull Side Trail
9:30 AM-12:30 PM 01/26/2021 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/mono-cliffs-south-outlier-turnbull-side-trail/2021-01-26/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land Section, Map 19. Meet at Mono Community Centre parking lot on the east side of Mono Centre Rd as you enter Mono Centre.
Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage;Inge Eckerich;Bob Slack Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 7.5 or 5.4 km Description
We will hike a loop consisting of the Laidlaw Side Trail, Main Trail and South Outlier Side Trail. The short hike will return directly to the parking lot. The longer hike will visit the Turnbull Side Trail loop. Bring icers, water, snacks. Snowshoes may be required.
| 27 - CANCELLED Scottsdale Farm – Bennett Heritage and Great Esker Side Trails
9:00 AM-1:30 PM 01/27/2021 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/scottsdale-farm-bennett-heritage-and-great-esker-side-trails-2/2021-01-27/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Hikers R Us
Location (Google Maps): Scotsdale Farm is located on Trafalgar Road, 1.7 km north of Hwy 7
Hike Leader(s): Steven White 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
Starting at parking lot, we will hike to Bennett Heritage Side Trail until it joins Main Trail. Hike to Great Esker Side Trail and complete the loop, rejoining the Main Trail. We will follow it out towards main entrance to the farm and take the Bennett Heritage Side Trail back to the parking lot. Bring water, snack, lunch, hiking boots, icers, mask, sanitizer, personal first aid kit, . No dogs please. Possible pub or beverage stop after the hike, depending on Covid protocols. Register on-line only, and update hike leader if unable to attend email stevenwhite901@gmail.com or text to 289-242-9415 on day of hike
- Cancelled – MacGregor Point Provincial Park
10:00 AM 01/27/2021 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/macgregor-point-provincial-park/2021-01-27/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Visitors Center Parking Area, MacGregor Point Provincial Park (parking fee in effect).
Hike Leader(s): Danuta Valleau Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing.
Distance: maximum two hours Description
We will walk or snowshoe coastal trails from the Visitors Center. There is option to bring cross-country skis and if the ice rink is open, skates. Day use fees payable at Park Office are for vehicle permits and range from 10 to 20 $. Bring lunch and join us at the yurt after the walk for a seat around the fire.
| 28 | 29 - CANCELLED Iroquoia Winter E2E 11 of 11
8:30 AM-3:00 PM 01/29/2021 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/iroquoia-winter-e2e-11-of-11/2021-01-29/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): In/Out IRO 105.0-121.8 Park at KM 105.0 Crawford Lake Conservation Area. Enter from conservation Rd, just east of Guelph Line. A parking fee is charged. Book parking on-line at Halton Conservation Authority, booking timeslots to cover duration of hike. Recommend annual membership
Hike Leader(s): Steven White Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 22 km Description
“Series of 11 hikes to complete Iroquoia E2E. Due to Covid, these are in & out hikes.
Hike 11 of 11, IRO 105.0-121.8, daily total 21.6 km. (Kelso Conservation Area is closed to hikers due to skiing operation, reducing the length of our hike by approx 6 km each way.)
Hikers will complete Iroquoia Section twice, entitling hikers to 2 Iroquoia Winter E2E badges. Only hikers who plan to complete the E2E should register for all hikes on-line. Hikers to comply with Covid protocols, and bring snack, lunch, water, boots, icers, personal first aid kit and sanitizer. Great time to stay healthy and build our hiking community! No dogs please. To cancel, email Steven White at stevenwhite901@gmail.com, or text 289-242-9425”
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