Peninsula in 6 Challenger Series B Hike #1 Bluewater Park to Jones Bluff

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Peninsula

Location (Google Maps): Jones Bluff Roadside Parking, Boundary Road
Capacity: 4
Coordinates: 44.877725, -81.071134

Hike Leader(s): Margaret O’Dell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Fast
Terrain: Difficult
Distance: 32.1 Km

Description

Hike #1 of 6 Bluewater Park to Jones Bluff

Peninsula in 6 Challenger Series
Complete 162.4 km section from Wiarton to Tobermory in 6 hikes.

• You must sign up for EACH hike individually. The series is spread-out over 2 weeks, and 3 weekends. You are not automatically accepted into either series as a whole.
• This hike series is intended for experienced distance hikers only. Hikers must demonstrate recent experience completing hikes exceeding 25 km over difficult terrain and at a brisk pace;
• If a hiker is unable to keep pace with the group, or finds the distance too challenging, their future hike registrations may be canceled by the hike leader
• Be very aware of your ability to join this series.
• Hikes will average 4.5 km per hour including breaks, moving pace is 5 km per hour;
• Expect to be on-trail for 7 – 9 hours;
• Meeting time is scheduled for 7:00am; arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to the meeting time;
• Hikers must carry sufficient hydration, accessible snacks, lunch, first-aid kit, rain gear, extra socks, and possibly protective boot covers (i.e. bags);
• Hikers will be expected to participate in shuttling hikers to the start and to drive shuttlers back to their car. Responsibility will be shared equally;
• Any applicable parking fees will be shared within the group.

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 water, snack, and dress for the weather

9:15 Short Hike - Rotary Park

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Rotary Park, 376 Regional Rd 69, St. Catharines

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate

Description

Hike around Twelve Mile Creek. Bring hiking boots, water, sunscreen and bug spray.

Scotsdale Farm, Map 13

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Scotsdale Farm parking lot.
From Highway 401 go north on Trafalgar Rd. until it merges with Highway 7, turn left on Highway 7, after about 4 km Trafalgar Rd. will branch-out to the right, take Trafalgar Rd., entrance to Scotsdale Farm is on the right after about 1.5 km. An unpaved road leads to the parking on the left.

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: 12 km

Description

Will go on main Bruce Trail and side trails in Scotsdale and Silver Creek Conservation Area, Duff Pit, Reservoir, Maureen Smith and parts of Bennett Heritage in a loop.
Bring water, snack.
Poles and gaiters are recommended.
Bug spray may be needed.
Hike leader’s contact # 416-566-0503.

Humber Valley - 5 Sideroad to Glen Haffy Side Trail

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

Caledon Hills Section, Map 18, Km 45.5
Meet at parking lot on 5 sideroad, east of Airport Rd, north of Hwy 9

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7km, Short hike 3km

Description

Hike will begin at the main parking lot on the north side of 5 Sideroad. We will hike the Main trail south to 7th Line (short hike will end here), continue south, then take the Glen Haffy Side Trail through the Humber Valley, ending at Mono-Adjala Townline. Cars will be shuttled to the end. Bring snack.

Hike Leader Course

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Register online ONLY
Location (Google Maps): ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT once REGISTRATION complete.

Hike Leader(s): Annette Sandberg Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Description

Hike Leader Course with Hike Ontario hosted by BMBTC. There will be 3 parts – two 2 HR zoom meeting sessions and one 2HR on-site practical training (TBD). $60.00 registration fee will be reimbursed to participant if a commitment to lead hikes for BMBTC is confirmed (or another BTC Club).
Contact “hike leader” with any questions.