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): Bruce Manion Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 7k

Description

Flat hike along paved trail alongside the Welland Canal

Agreement Forest

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Happy Wanderers
Location (Google Maps): Mohawk Racetrack, northeast corner of parking lot
Hike Leader(s): Louise Langlais Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 14-18 km

Description

We will hike the Halton Agreement Forest trails.

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 bring 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! Please 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.

Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance

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

Description

Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. Register for each hike

Kolapore Trails - Bruce Trail loop

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Metcalfe Rock parking lot on the 10th Line in the Town of the Blue Mountains, 200 metres south of 27.9, map 25, Edition 30
Hike Leader(s): Bruce King Click here to contact the hike leader.
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Some steep sections
Length of Hike: 6 km

Description

This loop hike will mainly be on parts of the Kolapore Wilderness Trails, with short sections on the Bruce Trail.

COVID-19 Precautions Before, During and After your Hike

1. Each hiker joining a Bruce Trail Club organized hike must perform a self-screening check before hiking.
   Find Ontario’s self-assessment tool here: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/
2. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, stay home.
3. Personal Protective Equipment:
   • Hikers may choose to wear masks
   • Hikers may carry and use hand sanitizer, but should not be sharing it with the group
4. Hikers who experience COVID-19 symptoms following a Bruce Trail Club organized hike must inform their local public health unit.
   Find your local health unit at http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/common/system/services/phu/locations.aspx

Transportation

All hikers are responsible for their own transportation to and from the hike.

Currently, there are no car shuttles on hikes – all hikes must be out-and-back or loop hikes.

Other Guidelines

1. Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the hike.
2. Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate attire for the weather and the terrain.
   Hiking poles are a good idea in any season, especially if the terrain is rocky or slippery. In winter, snowshoes or icers/crampons are needed when conditions dictate.
   Wearing appropriate clothing and footwear prevents injuries and shows consideration for a safe and positive group hiking experience.
3. Always carry I.D. and your health card.
4. Bring sufficient water and snacks (or lunch if indicated). A minimum of 1L of water is recommended on all hikes, and 3L is recommended for long, challenging hikes in the heat of the summer.
5. Bring sunscreen and insect repellent (for spring and summer hikes).
6. Bring your own first aid kit.
7. Please leave dogs at home.

Mono Cliffs

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Mono Community Centre parking lot.
Driving direction: Highway 410 north, continue north on Highway 10, pass through Orangeville, turn right on Mono Centre Road 8 to the parking on right near Community Centre.

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: 13 – 14 km

Description

Will hike Main Bruce trail and trails of Mono Cliffs Provincial Park, South Outlier Loop Trail, Walter Tovell ST and Laidlaw ST, snack break at Lookout or McCarston Lake; both are beautiful spots.
Bring two bottles of water, snack, bugs spray and hand sanitizer. Keep face mask in the bag pack, in case required.

9:15am Short Hike, Pelham Road, Short Hills

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Short Hills, Pelham Rd., Entrance

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

Description

Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills. Bring water and a snack, bug spray and sun screen

Crevice Springs & Woodford Escarpment Loops

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Woodford Community Hall on Woodford Crescent north of Hwy 26 (north of km 41.7) Map 30
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, There might be muddy sections., There might be sections with water on the trail.
Distance: 5 km

Description

We start on the Crevice Spring Side Trail on the south side of Hwy 26.  There are numerous springs along this trail and the “hole-in-the-wall” crevice.   Then we cross the highway to the Woodford Escarpment loop.  Here we hike through crevices, see a lime kiln and evidence of a pioneer settlement.

Cedar Springs and forests

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Hikers R Us
Location (Google Maps): City View Park, south parking lot, Waterdown
Hike Leader(s): Louise Langlais Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, 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: 14-18 km

Description

We will hike northeast towards Guelph Line and back, for a total of 14-18 km.

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 bring 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! Please 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.

Louth Conservation Area - Citizen Scientist Hike

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Citizen Science
Location (Google Maps): Louth Conservation Area
Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~ 6km

Description

We will start at the Louth Conservation Area parking lot & during this 1.5 hour hike through this beautiful rocky, hilled area we will see the waterfalls & check out flora & fauna along the way.  Feel free to bring your camera or smartphone &  you can submit your findings to the Bruce Trail citizen science project on i-naturalist or submit to #nbtccitizenscience.

Silent Valley - Leisurely Pace

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): Terry Kimmerly – (705) 351-2494 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6 km

Description

Parking on the north end of 2nd Concession S in the Sydenham Section, we will
access the Silent Valley Side Trail and head towards the Wilson Homestead Side Trail.
Afterwards, we will do a loop around Avalanche Pass Side Trail and investigate the Vanishing Wall Side Trail.
We will visit the site of the Cessna 205 plane crash, look for the barn foundation stones,
limestone kiln remains and many other treasures.
You can even search for fossils!
There will be some scrambling over rocks.
Bring a snack or lunch and water.
Map: 30 Edition 30

8:00 am Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan

Hike Leader(s): Marion Hanover 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

Blantyre Walk in the Woods

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): We meet where Beaver Valley ends and Sydenham begins at Blantyre on Hwy 12, at km 119.9, Map 28, Edition 30
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Yaraskavitch Click here to contact the hike leader.
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Length of Hike: 7.5 km

Description

This is a relaxing walk through the woods passing some cultivated fields, a there-and-back hike. Anthea’s Waterfall is one popular stop en route. Please bring adequate water and a snack.

COVID-19 Precautions Before, During and After your Hike

1. Each hiker joining a Bruce Trail Club organized hike must perform a self-screening check before hiking.
   Find Ontario’s self-assessment tool here: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/
2. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, stay home.
3. Personal Protective Equipment:
   • Hikers may choose to wear masks
   • Hikers may carry and use hand sanitizer, but should not be sharing it with the group
4. Hikers who experience COVID-19 symptoms following a Bruce Trail Club organized hike must inform their local public health unit.
   Find your local health unit at http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/common/system/services/phu/locations.aspx

Transportation

All hikers are responsible for their own transportation to and from the hike.

Currently, there are no car shuttles on hikes – all hikes must be out-and-back or loop hikes.

Other Guidelines

1. Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the hike.
2. Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate attire for the weather and the terrain.
   Hiking poles are a good idea in any season, especially if the terrain is rocky or slippery. In winter, snowshoes or icers/crampons are needed when conditions dictate.
   Wearing appropriate clothing and footwear prevents injuries and shows consideration for a safe and positive group hiking experience.
3. Always carry I.D. and your health card.
4. Bring sufficient water and snacks (or lunch if indicated). A minimum of 1L of water is recommended on all hikes, and 3L is recommended for long, challenging hikes in the heat of the summer.
5. Bring sunscreen and insect repellent (for spring and summer hikes).
6. Bring your own first aid kit.
7. Please leave dogs at home.

Silent Valley - Medium Pace

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): Kelly-Leigh Thomas – (519) 501-8170 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

Parking on the north end of 2nd Concession S in the Sydenham Section, we will
access the Silent Valley Side Trail and head towards the Wilson Homestead Side Trail.
Afterwards, we will do a loop around Avalanche Pass Side Trail and investigate the Vanishing Wall Side Trail.
We will visit the site of the Cessna 205 plane crash, look for the barn foundation
stones, limestone kiln remains and many other treasures.
You can even search for fossils!
There will be some scrambling over rocks.
Bring a snack or lunch and water.
Map: 30 Edition 30

Short Hike Jordan 9:15am

Hosting Club: Niagara

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. You must register for each hike

Niagara End to End #1 Grimsby Road to Quarry Road

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps):

Meet- pkg lot, Quarry Rd., Beamsville. (Map 4, km 65.0) Carpool

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 15.8 km

Description

We will be car pooling, Meet at Quarry Road and Car Pool to Grimsby. Bring poles, lots of fluids and snacks. This is the first of 5 hikes

Glen Major

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): We meet at the Glen Major Forest Parking lot at 1469 Concession 6 Uxbridge Township. This is the month of July start early finish early and still enjoy the day with your other friends. Dress for the weather, bring a light lunch and at least 2 litres of water. Members only.

Hike Leader(s): Victor Ramautar: Cel: 416-708-8199. Co-leader Fred Berktin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 10-12 KMS

Description

HIKE #1: Fort Willow and Nine Mile Portage Trail - Early Start

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): David Little – (705) 606-1077 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 10 km

Description

Hike the Ganaraska trail network to Fort Willow.
The hike begins at the parking lot
on County Rd 28(George Johnson Road) and Seadon Road, Springwater.
The laid-back, peaceful environment is home during the summer months to many Monarch butterflies
who prepare to make their magical journey south.
Be prepared for a little history on this hike!
We will take some time to view historic buildings at Fort Willow.
We will hike approximately 5 km in and then return.
Bring a snack or lunch and water.

**Strategically located as a supply depot during the War of 1812, the Fort Willow area was also
actively used for centuries by First Nations, the fur trade and French explorers as part of a major
transportation route known as the Nine Mile Portage.

HIKE #2: Devil’s Glen

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 Jane McIntyre – (c) (416) 788-4166 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 5.5 km

Description

We will park the cars on Concession 10 South, north of County Road 124.
We begin hiking at km 34.2 heading south to km 31.7.
The trail winds its way through privately owned forest and farmland.
South of the parking lot on Cty. Rd. 124, there is a viewing platform.
After stopping for a break and taking in the view, we will retrace our steps back to the cars.
Bring a snack or lunch and water.
Map: Map 22 Edition 30

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 and return on a side trail forming a loop