HIKE LEADER CERTIFICATION COURSE

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Event Hikes
Location (Google Maps): PLZ308. Plaza is the building behind (attached) to the Cairns building (all glass) right above the campus store. Parking is free in Zone 1 on weekends and it is a short walk from the parking lot.

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

Description

This is a 2 session course for “Hike Ontario” Certified Hike Leader. Led by Alan Laver a Certified Hike Ontario Instructor, the first session will take place on Zoom at 6:30 to 8:30 on November 24 and will be an opportunity to introduce yourself, get an insight to the course content and share your hiking experiences. The main session on Sunday at Brock University will start at 8:30 and will be in class learning until the afternoon when practical hike leading scenarios will take place. You must bring a backpack with items you would carry on a hike as a leader as we will be sharing this. Dress for the weather and bring a packed lunch.
Most BTC members will be reimbursed by their individual clubs subject to participating in leading hikes
Course Literature will be provided

Contact details Alan Laver at alanjlaver@gmail.com

Boyne Valley to Kilgorie

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking near post boxes on Centre Road in Kilgorie, 30 metres south of River Road. km 33.8 BTC Map 20.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely, Strenuous
Distance: 16.5 kms

Description

Join us for a quiet Sunday shuttle hike from the Boyne Valley to Kilgorie in the beautiful Dufferin Section.  Lots of ups and downs!  Please bring a garbage bag for your dirty boots and a pair of clean footwear to change into for the ride back (we will leave that stuff in the cars at the end of the hike).  Please bring 2L of water, a warm drink, a snack, and a lunch.  Please have your icers in your backpack just in case.  Boots mandatory.  Poles recommended.  Please arrive at 8:45 to be ready to shuttle at 9 am sharp.

Blantyre to Grey Road 40

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet in the Bruce Trail parking lot on Grey Road 40, km 105.7, Map 28, Edition 31, to shuttle to Blantyre on Grey Road 12.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Some rocky footing
Length of Hike: 11.6 km

Description

This is a lovely hike which takes us along a section of escarpment, to the terminus of the Beaver Valley Bruce Trail at Blantyre.  We’ll see crevices, some scenic views, creeks, and farmland along the way.  Bring snacks (and sufficient water) for a short break at the halfway point.  Who knows what the weather will bring by late November, so keep your icers in the car.  If there is sufficient snow, we’ll plan to shorten the hike and use snowshoes.

Sunday Rambles - Crawford Lake

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Hike Leader(s): Colleen Mabalay Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approx 7km

Description

Please register for parking with Halton Conservation before hike.

Meet in first parking lot beside gate 15mins before 10am start.

Bring water & snack. Be prepared for weather conditions (snow – bring icers).

If you need to cancel day of hike please text me at (905) 815-7100

Sunday Social Hike - Woodford Escarpment Loop(s)

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the north-east corner of the parking lot at Home Depot on Highway 26 on the east side of Owen Sound.

Hike Leader(s): Maureen McFarland 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 icy and slippery sections., There might be muddy sections.
Distance: 4 kms

Description

We will carpool to Woodford Community Hall.  From there we will walk along the main trail to the Woodford Escarpment Side Trail and follow it until it meets the main trail to return to the parking lot.  On this trail there are a couple of crevices (the more difficult one can be avoided), remains of a pioneer homestead, a lime kiln and more.  If the group wishes to go further, we can cross the highway to do the Crevice Springs Side Trail Loop.  It would add another 1.4 kms to the day.  Wear good footwear and bring a snack and water.  Map 30.  If you are unable to register, please call or text the leader at 647-918-4180.