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01
May 1, 2023
Caledon Hills end to end 3 of 4
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/caledon-hills-end-to-end-3-of-4/
8:30 AM-2:45 PM
05/01/2023
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Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet on 4th Line EHS (km 55.1) north of 5 Sideroad, carpool to km 35.2, Glenhaffy Rd.
NOTE, we had to do this hike on May 1st because of road work on the Escarpment RD.
Hike Leader(s): Vince Zvonar Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 19.9
Description
01
May 1, 2023
Crawford Lake CA
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/crawford-lake-ca/
9:30 AM-11:30 AM
05/01/2023
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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Crawford Lake Conservation Area
Hike Leader(s): Bronwen Tregunno Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 7 km
Description

We’ll check out the spring flowers starting at the BT side trail then following the main trail as it hugs the escarpment past the lookout. Bring snack, water, insect repellant, sun filter, & personal first aid kit. We can also look in on the historical reconstruction of indigenous village. Washrooms on site. Reservations required and entrance fee in effect for non Conservation Halton annual pass holders https://www.conservationhalton.ca/ Meet at lower parking lot. Please come slightly early so we can get started right at 9:30 am. Contact Bron brontreg@cogeco.ca or 905-334-4013 (text or call) for any questions.
02
May 2, 2023
8:00 NEW TIME Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/800-new-time-long-hike-wiley-road-short-hills/
8:00 AM-10:30 AM
05/02/2023
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
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, sunscreen and bug spray and dress for the weather
02
May 2, 2023
9:15 Short hike - Pelham Road, Short Hills
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-pelham-road-short-hills-41/
9:15 AM-10:30 AM
05/02/2023
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
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 Provincial Park. Bring hiking boots, water and bug spray.
02
May 2, 2023
Spring Wildflowers and Trees - Oliver Creek and Walker's Woods
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/spring-wildflowers-and-trees-oliver-creek-and-walkers-woods-2/
9:30 AM-12:30 PM
05/02/2023
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Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Dufferin Hi-Land Section, Map 20. Meet at north end of 2nd Line EHS off 8 Sideroad where the road ends and the 2nd Line EHS Side Trail begins. Park on the west side of 2nd Line south of the first driveway.
Hike Leader(s): Brenda Carling, Les Babbage Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 km; Short hike: 3 km
Description

Brenda Carling will lead us as we explore and identify the trees and blooming wildflowers along the Oliver Creek Side Trail and the Main Trail through Walker’s Woods. Bring a camera, snacks and water.
02
May 2, 2023
Rod's Talk and William's Walk
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/rods-talk-and-williams-walk/
9:30 AM
05/02/2023
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Hosting Club: Peninsula
Location (Google Maps): 8 Sylvia St., Lion’s Head
Hike Leader(s): Marg Glendon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy, Moderate
Distance: ~3 KM
Description

Bruce Trail Conservancy acknowledges that climate change requires us to think differently about energy and consider ways which will help us to adapt and mitigate the impact of climate change in our environment. Today’s hike will start with an example of alternative energy use for our homes.
We will start our day with a visit to Rod’s energy efficient home. Rod will speak about the unusual construction of the buildings (Durisol block), the use of the air source heat pump to provide heating and domestic hot water, net metering with solar PV, and some of their garden projects including rainwater harvesting.
Following our educational start to the day, we will drive to the Lion’s Head Marina to park our vehicles and walk along the Bruce Trail to William’s Cave Side Trail. The trail includes street walking, some uneven terrain and a short rocky approach to view William’s Cave. This cave is a good example of wave action (over thousands of years ago) which pounded against the dolostone rock to create a cave. Then, we retrace our steps to our parked vehicles. The hike includes a spectacular view of the escarpment, rocky shoreline, beautiful green water of Georgian Bay and picturesque harbour and lighthouse. This is a leisurely paced hike. We will finish the morning by having our lunch either at Lion’s Head Beach or near the Lighthouse. Expect to be about 2 ½ hours plus lunch.
02
May 2, 2023
Pretty River Valley Spring Flower Hike
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/pretty-river-valley-spring-flower-hike/
9:45 AM-2:00 PM
05/02/2023
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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Pretty River Valley Provincial Park – Blue Mountains Section. Roadside parking area, west of km 53.1 on the 6th Sideroad, where the John Haigh Side Trail crosses 6th Line. Map 23.
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: 12 km
Description

Spring is arriving and the trails in Pretty River will be lined with Trilliums and other spring flowers. On this hike we will also enjoy great views of Georgian Bay, and hike to the highest elevation point of the Bruce Trail.
We will hike the main trail, part of the John Haigh Side Trail, and the Pretty River Side Trail, to form an 11 -12 km loop.
Bring, water, snacks, bug spray, sunscreen, poles suggested.
03
May 3, 2023
Wodehouse Karst
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/wodehouse-karst-4/
9:00 AM-2:00 PM
05/03/2023
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Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Register on-line or sign-in morning of hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.
Hike Leader(s): David Little Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 12km
Description

For experienced hikers. We will drive to the Beaver Valley Ski Resort in the Beaver Valley section. From the Beaver Valley Ski Resort parking lot we start on the Kimberly Forest Side Trail to the white blazed trail. We go north on the white blazed trail and meet with the Wodehouse Karst Side Trail where we hike to the end. At the white blazed trail we head south back to the Beaver Valley Ski Resort. Lookout deck for lunch. After our lunch break we take the Crossover Side Trail back to the Beaver Valley ski resort parking lot. Bring a snack or lunch and water. Map 26 Edition 30
03
May 3, 2023
Nature Walk in Griffiths Ravine
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/nature-walk-in-griffiths-ravine/
9:30 AM-12:30 PM
05/03/2023
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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking on 4th Line EHS at the entrance to the Peter Beecham Side Trail. Take Side Road 5 west from Airport Road to 4th Line E, turn right and go about 1.4 kilometres to roadside parking on the west side at the curve.
Or, take the 4th Line E north from Hockley Road. Go up the hill and around the big curve.
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 to 5 kms
Description

This is a loop walk following the Peter Beecham Side Trail, the Main Trail and the Griffith Ravine Side Trail. It will be slow at times with numerous stops to observe the spring ephemerals, listen to bird songs, and take photos. Bring your binoculars, camera, and cellphone. Apps like Merlin, Seek, and iNaturalist will help identify flora and fauna along the route.
03
May 3, 2023
Queenston loop
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/queenston-loop-9/
2:00 PM-4:30 PM
05/03/2023
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Locust Grove Parking Lot
Hike Leader(s): Heather Howkins Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8k
Description

We will walk through the village of Queenston , through agricultural land and return on the Bruce Trail to Queenston Heights.
Please bring a snack and water.