Rattlesnake Point Loop

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area Parking Lot (Appleby Line 1km north of Derry Road.

Hike Leader(s): Pati Greenwood, Jeff Dowsett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 15

Description

This will be a loop hike starting and ending on the Rattlesnake Point Side Trail.  We will hike along the main trail as well as the Crawford Lake Side Trail, the Canyon By-Pass Side Trail and the Leach Porter Side Trail to create a loop. Regular breaks, including a lunch break will be provided.  Bring a lunch, snacks and plenty of water.  Wear appropriate hiking footwear as there are rocky sections along the trail.  Parking reservations must be obtained from Conservation Halton.  Please arrive at 9:15 am as we will leave promptly at 9:30 am.  An optional pub stop will follow completion of the hike.

9:00 Hiking in and around Rotary Park

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps): 395 Pelham Road, regional Road 69, St. Catharines

Hike Leader(s): Sheila Massey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6k

Description

Hiking various trails in and around Rotary Park and along 12 Mile Creek

9:00 NEW TIME Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 10km

Description

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

Bring Poles water, snack and dress for the weather

Exploring Mount Nemo

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Mount Nemo parking area on the west side of Walkers Line, across from the pioneer cemetery. A parking fee is charged.

Hike Leader(s): Doris Harper Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10 km

Description

From the parking area we will access the trail into the conservation area. We will loop hike the main trail and side trails, including into the quarry area.

Please check email before leaving home. Hike may be cancelled due to unpleasant weather.

If you need to cancel your participation in the hike the morning of the hike or have questions, contact me.

Doris Harper, harpt7c@gmail.com   519 589 4114

Car Hike: The Dingle & Oak Ridges Moraine (19KM)

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking on Innis Lake Road. North of Finnerty Side Road. You can also park on the south shoulder of Finnerty Sideroad east of Innis Lake Road.

Hike Leader(s): Fayyaz Mahmood Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 19KM

Description

We will hike the ‘Dingle’ on the Bruce Trail in Glen Haffy, Map 17, 31.7KM (Ed 30) to Coolihans Sideroad and return back to hike on the Oak Ridges Moraine reaching The Gore Road.
We will then hike back rejoining the Main Trail to return back to the cars. Icers are mandatory.

Bring 1.5 – 2 liters of water and your lunch. Please dress for the weather.

Webwood Falls to Griersville

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet on Sideroad 25 near Webwood Falls, km 106.1, Map 28, Edition 30, to shuttle to the start of our hike.

Hike Leader(s): Glenda Collings Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Some rocky footing
Length of Hike: 7.5 km

Description

We will be hiking from the Greirsville area to Webwood Falls, along the escarpment edge, through and along fields.

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

Transportation

It is the Bruce Trail Conservancy’s current policy that car shuttles are allowed.  It is at the discrepancy of individual hike leaders to make that decision.

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.

10:00 Buckthorn Pull Party.

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Citizen Science
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking on St Paul Ave, Niagara Falls
by the railroad tracks

Hike Leader(s): Susan Gammage Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely, Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 2k

Description

Please join us at our Buckthorn Pull Party.   We will hike in a short distance to remove invasive Buckthorn in an area known to have protect native species.  We will be pulling the smaller plants by hand and using extractagators to pry up the larger bushes.  Work gloves will be provided.  Please bring lopers if you have some and water to drink.  Long sleeves are recommended.  Please contact Susan with any questions at 289 447-1026.

Good Companions - Chedoke Radial Trail and Scenic Drive Side Trail

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Chedoke Golf Club Parking Lot – Hamilton

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 walk up the Chedoke Radial Trail and into the Iroquoia Heights Conservation Area.  We will then loop back and follow the Scenic Drive Side Trail along the top of the escarpment and down either the Dundurn or Chedoke (Leader’s choice) escarpment stairs to the golf course parking lot.  You may wish to bring a mask for use on the stairs as the Chedoke stairs see high usage with people passing at very close distance.  Also bring water and a snack.  In case of rain/snow I will cancel the hike and notify you by email the evening before.  Please check your email.  If you must cancel after 4:00 pm on the Tuesday, please notify me by email at tedbossence@sympatico.ca on the Tuesday or by text on Wednesday morning at 905 334-8752.

9:00 am NEW TIME Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 10k

Description

From Jordan Hollow Hike the main trail to Upper and Lower Balls Falls, Moyer Road or Louth and Return. You must register for each hike. Bring Poles, snack and a drink

Car Hike: Bethesda Trail Richmond Hill

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Oak Ridges Trail head Bethesda parking

Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 14-15KM

Description

We will explore Oak Ridges Corridor in Richmond Hill, Hike around Bond lake .

To reach there turn right to Bethesda side road  from Bayview Ave. Then drive around 500 meter and park in Oak Ridges trail head parking.

It is winter time please bring your icers, hiking poles, proper closing and shoes and hot drinks,

Please carefully read  safety procedures during the hike:

1-Hikers must stay between the leader and the sweep.

2-Hikers must advise the leader or the sweep if they wish to leave the group.

3- Hikers must follow the whistle instructions: 1 blast- stay where you are; 2 blasts come to the leader; 3 blasts – come to the leader quickly.

4-Hike leader may request volunteers to stop at trail intersections, they need to help hikers to the direction the group walk and wait till they see the sweep .

5-Hikers have to make sure they can  see the persons behind and in front of them.

8:30 Iroquoia E2E #1

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): 7342 Twiss Road Roadside Parking.102.6 N43.447743 W79.953436 Carpool to Hilton Falls Conservation Area N43.505705 W79.961589 Paid Parking

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 19.2k

Description

This is the 1st of 7 hikes to complete the Iroquoia section of the Bruce Trail. Dress for the weather and bring icers, gators, snacks and water

Grimsby to MacDui Drive Shuttle Hike

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Grimsby to MacDui Drive. Parking on MacDui Dr. at BTC Map km 15.7 Map 6 (29th edition)

Hike Leader(s): Freddy Wang Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 16 km

Description

We will meet at the street parking on MacDui Drive, then shuttle to the Grimsby Lions Community Pool. From there, we will hike to the eastern boundary of the Iroquoia section and proceed west. The trail starts with a hike up the escarpment and some nice ridge views, followed by a 2 km road section along Ridge Rd. The trail then enters the Woolverton Conservation Area and follows the slope in a wooded area for the remainder of the trail back to our cars. Bring water, snacks, and clothing layers. Poles optional. Please arrive at 8:15 am as we will leave promptly at 8:30 am.

Questions? Contact Hike leader – Freddy Wang – fwang175@gmail.com. 416-788-1567. 

Please check email before leaving home. Hike may be cancelled due to weather. Please contact hike leader if you need to cancel last minute. Thank you.

Glen Major and Walker Woods + après hike lunch at The Trail Hub

Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:30
Return to City Time: 18:00
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup

Optional Items

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Glen Major and Walker Woods

Hike Leader(s): Martina Furrer, Michael Humpage Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 13

Description

Welcome the festive season with new and old friends. Join us and guest hike leader Ida Weippert for a fun hike in Glen Major and Walker Woods followed by a late lunch at the Trail Hub where we’ll enjoy food and drink from Annina’s Bakeshop. We’ll hike about 13 km with rolling hills, easy footing, and some nice views of Lake Ontario. Our plan is to be at the Trail Hub at 2:30 PM and depart for Toronto no later than 4:30 PM.

Pack water, some snacks, and sun and rain protection.

Bus departs from 10 York Mills Rd at 8:30 AM.

Humber Valley - Glen Haffy Side Trail

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Caledon Hills, Map 18. Meet at 7th Line BTC parking lot about 1.5 km north of Hwy 9 (near Km 43.4) . Entrance to the lot is just off of Airport Rd on 7th Line, Mono.

Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 11 km

Description

We will hike the Main Trail south to Km 41.8, then take the Glen Haffy Side Trail as far as the Mono Adjala Townline and back, continuing up to Hwy 9 (Km 39.8) and back on the Main Trail.