CANCELLED - Bus Hike: Wilder Forest and Wildlife Preserve, Glen Major, and Brock Tract

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): East Duffins Headwaters

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 15

Description

CANCELLED – due to Trail Closures.    Join host leader Ida Weippert and me for a fun 15 km hike (one dropout) in the East Duffins Headwaters area. It will be easy walking on soft, sandy trails with small rolling hills. We will walk at a 3.5 to 4 km/hr pace and enjoy wildflowers, views of Lake Ontario, and lunch at a lookout. Pack bug spray, lunch and two litres of water. Refreshments at Annina’s Bakeshop in Goodwood.

Pop-Up Hike Dundas Valley

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation Area – Governors Road entrance – meet at main parking lot north of Trail Centre (just north of km 51.8 BTC Map 8)

Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 17 km

Description

Join us for a quiet Sunday loop hike in the beautiful Dundas Valley taking in Sherman Falls, Canterbury Falls, the Headwaters Trail and a great look out over to Lake Ontario.  Please bring at least 2L of water, a snack, a lunch, sunscreen, bug spray, an appreciation of nature and a smile.  Please meet at 9:15 to be ready to hike at 9:30.

Monday hike 7 of 23 of the Sydenham section

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking area on Lindenwood Rd. in Georgian Bluffs, 900 m east of Grey Rd. 17, at km 128.4 (Map 34)

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, There might be muddy sections., There might be sections with water on the trail.
Distance: 14 km

Description

This is part of a series of Monday hikes to cover the whole Sydenham section by the end of September. They will mostly be out and back hikes averaging about 15 km but could go as high as 20 km. We will hike south as far as The Glen Side Trail and then hike back. Bring water and something for lunch.

9am Kinsman Park to Locust Lane Winery

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):

Kinsman Park parking lot

Hike Leader(s): Michelle Poustie Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6-7 KM

Description

A beautiful hike on the trail.  We will pass lovely vineyards, creek beds and farmers fields.  There will be a teeny tiny bit of road walking on this hike.  Hiking boots and poles highly recommended as the terrain can be extremely slippery if wet.  Please bring water and dress in layers.

8:00 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: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 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 bug spray

West Side Of The Valley

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet in the parking area on Sideroad 7A, access from the west off 7th Line.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Strenuous, Some steep sections, Some rocky footing
Length of Hike: 12 km

Description

This is an in and out hike along and up and down the escarpment edge in which we should see the trees in their fresh spring leaf beauty.

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.

9:15 Short Hike - Pelham Road, Short Hills

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps): Pelham Road entrance, Short Hills Provincial Park

Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 kms

Description

Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills.  Bring water and mosquito repellent.

Terra Cotta

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Map 14. Parking at Boston Mills Rd., just west of its intersection with Mississauga Rd.
Driving directions: From Highway 410 north, continue on Highway 10, left on King Street, right on Mississauga Rd., left on Boston Mills Rd. to parking at the dead end.

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: 15 km

Description

Will hike the main Bruce Trail, Terra Cotta Side Trail and Rockside Side Trail, a complete round trip through Terra Cotta Conservation area.
Bring water, snack. Poles are recommended. Hand sanitizer and bug spray are useful.

Limehouse Loops

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Toronto Section, Map 12. Meet at 9:30 am at Limehouse Conservation Area parking lot on 5th Line, just south-east of the village of Limehouse (south-west of Km 20.4). We are encouraging car pooling – meet at east side of Party City lot (north-west corner of 4th Avenue and Hwy 10 in Orangeville) at 8:40 am. You will need a face mask to join the car pool. Max 4 people per car.

Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage; Inge Eckerich; Bob Slack Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7.7 km; Short hike: 3.2 km

Description

We will hike loops consisting of the Main Trail and Black Creek, Ridge and Todd Bardes Meadowland Side Trails. The short hike will follow the Main Trail/Black Creek Side Trail loop only. Bring water and snacks.

Trout Hollow Loop

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Beautiful Joe Park in Meaford. From Hwy 26, follow prominent signs.

Hike Leader(s): Barbara Euler Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 12 km

Description

We’ll start by wandering around a bit in Beautiful Joe Park – you might want to Google the background story. Our hike is along the Bighead River. We’ll begin by going south on the west side of the river, mostly high above it (some interesting historic sites along the way), and then return on the east side closer to the shore. The sound of flowing water will accompany us throughout the hike. Bring lunch and water. Pub stop in Meaford after.

Griersville-Blantyre

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Blue Mountain Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First Street in Collingwood. Please arrive fifteen minutes prior to hike start time.

Hike Leader(s): Allison Thomas 705-444-4616 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

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

Description

We will drive to Roadside parking at km113.6 on the Euphrasia-St. Vincent Townline in the Beaver Valley Section. To begin our hike we will go north and then east across the height of land that separates the Beaver River Valley and Bighead River Valley. The trail meanders through cultivated fields and hardwood bush with crevices & great views to the north. We will retrace our steps once we reach km108.4 at Grey Rd 40 Bring a snack or lunch and water!

River and Ruin with Loop

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Kilbride Park

Hike Leader(s): Jill Parratt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8.5km

Description

Hike will start at 9:30 behind Kilbride Public School at the park.

We will hike the side trail to River and Ruin and then the loop, seeing the new Dan Welsh plaque and bird house and also the ruin. It is approx 8.5 km.

Please bring water and snack.

Contact me by text if you have to cancel day of the hike 905-399-3601

Jill Parratt

Evening Hike in Owen Sound

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: An evening walk.
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the municipal parking lot by the river on the west side of 1st Ave. E between 7th St. E and 8th St. E in Owen Sound.

Hike Leader(s): Harriet Nixon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk: 4 to 5 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: Approx 5 km

Description

Join us for an evening hike exploring the Owen Sound trails and neighbourhoods. Please arrive by 6:50 pm. For further information contact Hike Leader Harriet Nixon @ 519-373-6598 or harrietnixon@bmts.com

8:00 am 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: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 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

Peninsula End-to-End Hike 5 of 13

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Dyer’s Bay parking, in the community parking area situated in the old quarry, just east of the trail at km 115.6. Shuttle to Crane Lake Rd. parking.

Hike Leader(s): Nancy Mooney Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Map 40 km 127.9 – km 115.6 12.3 km

Description

This is the fifth hike in the E2E series. There will be road walking to start and views over Dyer’s Bay.

9:15 Short Hike - Jordan Hollow

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: Strenuous
Distance: 6 kms

Description

Hike along the Jordan Creek to Balls Falls or the Jim Rainforth Side Trail.  Bring hiking boots, water and mosquito repellent.   Be sure to check yourself for ticks after the hike!

Toronto, Toronto Islands

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Inside Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, Queens Quay West, Foot of Bay Street. From Union Station take the LRT to the stop Ferry Docks. Or take bus number #19 or #72 along Bay Street southbound to the ferry docks.Walk up to Queen Quay West street level and walk southbound to the ferry docks.

Hike Leader(s): Miriam Stevens Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely

Distance: 11-12 KM

Description

After a day’s work, come and “cool off” on the Toronto Islands free of fumes and traffic to enjoy the view of the city skyline and Toronto’s own beautiful island parkland oasis away from the city. Pack a dinner for a sitdown picnic. Food is not available for purchase on the islands early in the season. Also bring a warm jacket and flashlight. Return ticket for the ferry is approximately $10, less for seniors. Hike will take place rain or shine. Toronto Island Evening Hikes will take place every Thursday in May and June, same time and meeting place.

9:00 Niagara-on-the Lake Tour

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Meet on King St. near Centre St, just outside Veteran’s Memorial Park, NOTL

Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5-6 Km

Description

Plan to stay for conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Road, NOTL

Birder Stroll

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Blue Mountain Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the hike start time.

Hike Leader(s): Dick Edwards 705-445-5849 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 3-6km

Description

The focus will be on birding and botanizing and the pace will be determined by sightings. Bring binoculars, bird identification books and your knowledge to share. We will drive to km 7.6 where there is limited parking along Concession 10. We will explore the Dunedin Valley and Gardner BTC owned properties which offer a variety of habitats including two meadows where male Bobolinks may be singing tunes to their ladies. The overhead canopy will be starting to shade the forest floor but there should be flowers to find. Bring a snack, water and bug dope (repellent).

Rouge Park

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): 1749 Meadowvale Road,Parking is located east side of Meadowvale Rd. across Toronto Zoo parking ***Vistal Trail Trailhead***

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 15-16 KM

Description

9:00 Easy does it Hike

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Woodend Conservation area

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate

Description

Join me for a leisurely hike on the side trails around Woodend and especially the Wetlands Trail where you will see birds turtle=s and other wildlife.

Guided sensory experience with Carolynne Crawley, certified Forest Therapy Guide, and hike in High Park

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): High Park Nature Centre, 375 Colborne Lodge Drive in High Park

Hike Leader(s): Marie-Josée Roy Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Variable
Distance: n/a

Description

Please join us for a 30-minute Guided sensory experience with Carolynne Crawley, followed by an hour hike in beautiful High Park.

Please note that High Park is closed to vehicle traffic on public holidays and weekends.

Carolynne Crawley, founder of Msit No’kmaq, is Mi’kmaw and also has Black and Irish ancestry and is from Mi’kma’ki territory, also known today as Nova Scotia.  But Tkaronto has been her home since a young child.  She is dedicated to social and environmental justice and supporting Indigenous led community work related to Indigenous food ways and food security. Carolynne is passionate about reconnecting people with the land, waters, and all beings as there is no separation between us.  From many Indigenous perspectives around the Earth they are all our relations to be treated with as much love, respect, and reciprocity as we do with our human loved ones. Carolynne leads workshops for the public and the private sector that support the development and strengthening of healthy and reciprocal relationships based upon Indigenous knowledges that Indigenize existing interactions with the land and with each other by deconstructing colonial and capitalistic thoughts, language, and actions.  She also shares Indigenous life ways such as bird language and harvesting ‘wild’ foods and medicines from the land.

Carolynne is also a certified Forest Therapy Guide and was a Trainer and Mentor for five years in the practice.  She is a Blanket Exercise Facilitator, a Holistic Nutritionist, Storyteller, a Co-Producer of the documentary Reckoning with the Wendigo, and a member of the Tkaronto Indigenous Land Stewardship Circle.  She is currently working for Canada’s largest food security organization as the Indigenous Network & Knowledge Sharing Senior Specialist while operating her small business.  Carolynne can be found speaking at events that center around social, food, and environmental justice.

https://www.msitnokmaq.com/

Mono Cliffs, Map 19

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the parking lot of the Mono Community Centre located just south of the village on the east side of 2nd Line EHS.

Route instructions: North on Hwy 10 past Orangeville to the crossroads named Camilla. East on Mono Centre Road to the village. The parking lot will be on your right as you approach the village.

Hike Leader(s): Al Brown Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 14 km

Description

We will complete a loop through the PP plus hiking up to the Splitrock Side Trail. The trail is relatively flat with a few hill features, one of which is optional.

After the hike everyone is invited to join me for refreshments, hopefully on a patio.

Boyd’s Crevices

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): 11th Concession – north of km 86.5 where the road intersects the rail trail (Map 32)

Hike Leader(s): Ian Mills Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing., There might be muddy sections., There might be sections with water on the trail.
Distance: 6 km

Description

This will be an in and out hike and take approx. 2 hours. The Trail will lead between giant dolostone blocks separated by spectacular crevices. Hiking boots are highly recommended and a walking stick may be helpful. We will be climbing one small ladder.  Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time.