Urban Walk: Valley View Park Thornhill

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Parking lot at the corner of Bayview Ave, and Sycamore Dr. South of Highway 7
Sycamore Dr. is 3blocks south of highway 7 and 2 blocks north of John Street, parking lot is across plaza of Dollarama and Star box

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

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot)
Distance: 7-8 km

Description

We will explore Valleyview and Maple view parks, and  walk  along  German Mill Creek, for a distance of 7-8 km. Difficulty Level: 2 (Moderate)

9:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 10km

Description

Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. Register for each hike

Bring Poles, Icers, snack, and dress for the weather

9:15 Short Hike - Short Hills Park, Pelham Rd

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Pelham Rd entrance, Short Hills Provincial Park

Hike Leader(s): Debbie Demizio Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~ 6kms

Description

Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills Provincial Park. Bring hiking boots, water, and sunscreen.

Caledon Hills Section in Six Hikes

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 9:15 am at Mono 5 Sideroad parking, km 45.4, where the trail crosses. Shuttle to start at Hockley Rd.

Hike Leader(s): Elizabeth Ganong and 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, Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 61.1 – 45.4 + 0.250 from parking = 16 km total

Description

This is the re-scheduled second hike in the series and takes us through the Hockley Valley Resort, pine plantations, hills and valleys.

Please be prepared to help with shuttling hikers at the beginning and at the end of the hike. Bring water and snacks. There will be a break. No dogs please.

Participants who complete all 6 hikes with the co-leaders, Doris Harper and Elizabeth Ganong, will be eligible to purchase the 60th Anniversary End to End badge and the 60 for the 60th Anniversary badge from the hike leaders at the end of the 6th hike. Hike one, a few, or all 6 hikes. Join any hike, complete the rest on your own, and record the hikes in a log. Check the CHBTC website for submission details.

Please note: This hike was originally posted for September 24th.

Mono Cliffs, Map 19

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Mono Community Centre Parking, just south of Mono Centre.
Driving direction: From Highway 410 go north, continue on Highway 10, pass through Orangeville, continue to Mono Centre Rd. (8), turn right, road will merge with 2nd Line EHS north, parking on the right just before Mono Centre.

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: 13 km

Description

Will hike the main Bruce Trail, South Outlier, Walter Tovell, McCarston’s Lake and Lookout Side Trails.
Bring water, snack, bug spray and sun protection. Poles recommended.

Tuesday Hikes 20 Year Anniversary End-to-End - Hike 8

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Dufferin Hi-Land Map 21, Km 46.7. Meet at roadside parking on Centre Rd, about 1 km south of Dufferin Rd 21.

Hike Leader(s): Inge Eckerich;Les Babbage;Julie Daley;Tony Evangelista Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 4.8 km; Drop out at Km 45.3 can be arranged (3.6 km) Note: A recent trail reroute has shortened the distance from what is shown in Edition 31

Description

In 2004 a group of Dufferin Hi-Land BTC members began organizing Tuesday hikes. For their first venture, they hiked a 10 hike/10 week end-to-end series of the DH section. Join us as we recreate this series to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Tuesday hiking and recognize the pioneers who started it all.

Hike 8 takes us through woods and open fields north, then east to Centre Rd parking. We will car shuttle from Centre Rd back to Prince of Wales and 20 Sideroad parking.

Bring water and snacks.

Re-scheduled: 60 for the 60th Anniversary Badge Hike Series - #9 of 10

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): 7th Line parking area located off 7th Line, immediately east of Airport Rd.; km 43.3, Map 18.

Hike Leader(s): Joyce Redford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6 km

Description

Join Joyce and Louise on this 2 hour, 6 km hike which is the 9th in the series of hikes for the new “60 for the 60th Anniversary” badge. We will hike south towards Hwy 9 and back. Hike one, a few, or all 10 hikes. Join any hike and make up the rest on your own as long as a record is kept of their hikes to submit on completion to obtain their badge. Participants who complete all 10 hikes will be eligible to purchase the “60 for the 60th” badge.
Bring poles, and hydration.