Car Hike: Cherry Beach Downtown Toronto

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Cherry Beach Parking Lot, at the foot of Cherry Street (Free Parking)

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 14-17KM

Description

We will hike along the waterfront trail. Dress warmly, bring icers and hot drinks.

Some safety procedures during the hike:

1-Hikers must stay between the leader and the sweep.

2-Hikers must advise the leader or the sweep if they wish to leave the group.

3- Hikers must follow the whistle instructions: 1 blast- stay where you are; 2 blasts come to the leader; 3 blasts – come to the leader quickly.

4-Hike leader may request volunteers to stop at trail intersections, they need to help hikers to the direction the group walk and wait till they see the sweep .

5-Hikers have to make sure they can  see the persons behind and in front of them.

Cancelled: Winter Coach Trip: Mansfield Outdoor Centre

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Mansfield Outdoor Centre

Hike Leader(s): Martina Furrer, Brenda Dalglish, Celia Ho Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Description

Bus departs 10 York Mills Rd at 9:00 AM and Major Mackenzie Dr and HWY 400 Park and Ride at 9:20 AM. If you wish to be picked up at the Major Mackenzie Dr and HWY 400 Park and Ride, select that option when you register. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. The bus waits for no one.

Join us for an awesome day of x-country skiing and snowshoeing/winter hiking. For trail conditions and information about the resort visit: https://mansfieldoutdoorcentre.ca/

Snowshoers: Join Brenda and Celia for a guided snowshoe hike at beautiful Mansfield. Pack lunch and water; you will be on the trail all day.

Skiers: Spend your day gliding through Mansfield’s forests and fields on trails expertly groomed for classic and skate skiing. All skiing is self-guided.

Classic ski ($35 + HST) and snowshoe ($25 + HST) rentals available; quantities are limited.

Coach fares must be paid online when you register. Trail fees will be collected in cash on the bus. Masks are mandatory while on the bu

Soup's On Hike! Quiet Valley

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet in the laneway of Norine & Garth’s home, 412 Quiet Valley Road. GPS does not always go to this address properly so here are the details. Quiet Valley Road is south off Epping Road/Sideroad 19. To access Sideroad 19 from the west use Grey Rd. 7 just south of The John Muir/Epping lookout (Quiet Valley Rd will be off Sideroad 19 on your right down the big hill). To access Sideroad 19 from the east use Grey Rd. 13 south of Heathcote (Quiet Valley Road will be off Sideroad 19 on your left before the big hill).

Hike Leader(s): Norine Baron Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Length of Hike: 2 hours, approx. 5 km

Description

SOUP’S ON!  Join us for a lovely snowshoe on the adjoining properties of Norine & Garth and Betty & Mike, where mature forest offers protection from the wind and views of Old Baldy may be seen if it’s a clear day.  Afterward we’ll enjoy a warming lunch in Norine & Garth’s home.  They will provide the soup, plus coffee & tea and you’ll bring a sandwich, or your choice of accompaniment to go with it.  If you’d like to bring goodies to share for dessert, feel free!  Folks are welcome to show up just for the lunch, or conversely, just for the hike.  If you are there just for lunch, please arrive about 12:00p.m. We may still be on the trail.  Depending on the conditions, we may use snowshoes, icers or just boots, so please come prepared.If you have any questions please contact beavervalleytrailactivities@gmail.com. The hike leader will inform the group in the morning on Fen. 24  if weather conditions preclude the hike.  Hope to see you there!  Please car pool if possible.

COVID-19 Precautions for 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.

Transportation

All hikers are responsible for their own transportation to and from the hike.

Currently, there are no car shuttles on hikes – all hikes must be out-and-back or loop hikes.

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.

NEW DATE Slough of Despond Side Trail to Esthers Bluff

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Snowshoe Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the entrance to Forsyth Farms on Concession 24, east of Centre Road, west of Coles Sideroad, where the Slough of Despond Side Trail turns north. (Map 34)

Hike Leader(s): Maureen McFarland Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: 6 kms

Description

We carpool to the starting point on Burgess Side Road, just north side of Concession 24.  This snowshoe follows an access road and cart track to farm property, crossing the field to enter the forest along a rocky trail leading to scenic lookouts over the Slough of Despond.  From there we continue on the Slough of Despond Side Trail to where it meets the President’s Path.  After completing the loop with the President’s Path, we retrace our steps on the Slough if Despond Side Trail to the cars.  Map 34.  For more information or if you are unable to register, please call or text the hike leader at 647-918-4180.

Evening, Snowshoe Adventure badge #2 - Hogg's Falls Side & Main Trails

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet in the Hogg’s Falls parking lot, km 65.2, Map 26, Edition 31

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Some steep sections
Length of Hike: Approx. 6 km

Description

If you have participated in both Snowshoe Adventure hikes please bring $10 (members) $12 (non-members) to this hike for the badge. We will hike both the Uplands Meadow and Upper Beaver Valley Side Trails plus sections of the main trail and view Hogg’s Falls in its winter glory.  On winter hikes we may encounter bare ground, light snow, deep snow, or ice.  Please bring snowshoes and icers.  Participants should have some experience with snowshoeing.  Wear appropriate clothing for the weather plus water and a snack.  Headlamps may be worn, however, if it’s a bright full moon, it is magical to hike without a light.

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.

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.

Moonlight hike - Eleventh Line Loop LATE START

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: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 5 km

Description

PLEASE ENSURE YOU REGISTER IF HIKING FOR A BADGE, limited number of badges. We will drive to a suitable start point for a hike through the many loop trails off the Eleventh Line, just west of Collingwood. The trails are mostly in the trees and well sheltered. The hike will be about two hours. Bring a snack and water. February’s full moon is commonly known as the Full Snow Moon in Native American cultures. These ancient tribes named this moon after the way trees cracked in the cold, or how people had to sit shoulder to shoulder around the fire for warmth. The Full Snow Moon is also known as the Bone Moon. Moonlight Badge available for $10.

Hike # 4 Winter Badge Series

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Map 20 Km 7.9 ( Bottom of 1 Line EHS )

Hike Leader(s): Bryan and Carol Foley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8.5 km

Description

The February Moon is known as the ” Snow Moon ”  We will explore Mono Cliffs Provincial Park under a starry sky and full moon. Bring Water, Snowshoes, Icers, Headlamp ( flashlight ) Dress for the weather. Please arrive by 6:15pm ready to leave promptly at 6:30 pm. Contact hike leader if you have any questions. Please remove your name from the sign up sheet if you must cancel.