Beaver Valley End to End in 8 - Guest hike leader Jacquie Van Dyke, Toronto Bruce Trail CLub

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): The first hike will meet at km13.7 on the West side of 6th Line, North of Grey 119. Do not block driveways/laneways! We will shuttle to km 00.0 at Maple Lane.
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Hike Leader(s): Beaver Valley Hike Moderator Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Some rocky footing, Some steep sections, Strenuous
Length of Hike: 13.7 km

Description

Participants will earn this badge by hiking all 8 hikes in this series. As life sometimes can be interrupted you may need to miss a hike. You can make up two hikes on your own and still qualify for the badge on the final day. Please keep a log of the made up hikes and email it to the hike leader by the last day.

The fee includes the badge and as a fundraiser, also goes towards supporting the Beaver Valley Bruce Trail Club, which in turn supports the mission of the Bruce Trail Conservancy, which is: “Preserving a ribbon of wilderness, for everyone, forever.”  Thank you for your support!  Please note there are no refunds!

For the time being, registration for the Beaver Valley E2E in 8  will be limited to members of the Bruce Trail Conservancy.  Hikers can belong to any section.

This particular set of 8 hikes is intended to be MEDIUM (3 km to 4 km/hour) Before registering, please be honest with yourself about your ability to complete these approximately 15 km, sometimes rugged, hilly, technical hikes.

All hikes in this series will include a car shuttle and everyone should be prepared take a turn as a shuttle driver. Hikers will wear masks in shuttle cars. Trails will be wet at this time of year so please be prepared with extra socks and gaiters. Ideally we will hike from km 0 to km 119.9 over the series of 8 hikes but as conditions change and parking issues arise we ask that you be flexible with changes in the routes and parking. You will receive an e-mail outlining meeting location and start location for each hike as well as any other information needed, closer to the start of the hike event.

We will have a clothing adjustment break, and 2 snack/lunch breaks of 10 min each. Please have your water accessible while hiking. There will be plenty of opportunity for quick photos. We recommend having your camera/phone accessible to get all those great shots.

Please read the hike guidelines below.

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.

COVID-19 Precautions before and during the hike

Each hiker joining a Bruce Trail Club organized hike must perform a self-screening

before the hike.  Find Ontario’s self-assessment tool here:

https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/   If you are experiencing COVID-19

symptoms, stay home.

Personal Protective Equipment: Hikers may choose to wear masks.

9:15 Brock Daffodil Hunt

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Glenridge Quarry Naturalization Site, off St. David’s Rd and east of Glenridge Ave.

Hike Leader(s): Karen Couch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7.5 kms

Description

Hike around the Glenridge Quarry site to join the main trail around Brock University. Hopefully the daffodils will be in bloom and we can see how the cherry blossoms are progressing on the university grounds.  The attached image is from 2017 so we’ll see how and/or if things have changed.  Please note: Come prepared for mud on some of the trail.

Biodiversity Spring Nature Walk: 2nd Annual Pools, Ponds & Peepers

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): Location: Meet at roadside parking at the dead end of Boston Mills Rd., about 400 m west of Mississauga Rd.

Directions: From Hwy 10 take Boston Mills Rd. 6 km west to the dead end just west of Mississauga Rd. An alternative is to take Mississauga Rd. north from King St. about 3 kms, turn left on Boston Mills Rd. for about 400 m

Hike Leader(s): Richard Smythe Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 3.8 kilometres

Description

There and back on both the Main Trail and the Rockside Side Trail, about 3.8 kms, with some hills and rugged sections. Hiking poles can be a great help. The pace will be slow at times with numerous stops to observe the spring ephemerals, listen to bird song and take photos. Bring your binoculars, camera and cellphone. Apps like Merlin, Seek, and iNaturalist will help identify flora and fauna along the route.