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.

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.

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.