Bus Hike: International Hike - Niagara Gorge & Goat Island

Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:00
Return to City Time: 18:30
Departure Point: Kipling Departure Point

Optional Items
Rainbow Bridge Pedestrian Toll ($1.00)

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): The bus will drop us off in Niagara Falls, Canada and we will hike to and across the Rainbow Bridge to the USA.

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales, Celia Ho, Smadar Junkin, Jacquie Van Dyke Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Fast, Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Rocky, Variable
Distance: 14 km

Description

Join us for an International Hike adventure where we will hike across the Rainbow Bridge to the Niagara State Park and descend into the Niagara Gorge Trails downriver from the Falls. Recommended for experienced hikers as some parts will be more technically challenging and some boulder hopping and a steep staircase will be involved. From the site of the Schoellkopf Power plant we will have good views of the Rainbow Bridge and the Horseshoe Falls. Before returning to the Canadian side will hike a portion of Goat Island for a closeup view of the American Falls. You will need to bring (1) a $1.00 coin for the pedestrian bridge toll to be collected by automated tollgate before exiting Canada and (2) a valid Canadian Passport. The Hike Leaders will verify all hikers have a valid passport as you check in and board the bus. There will be two groups – a moderate pace with Tom and Celia and a faster pace with Smadar and Jacquie. For day travel to the USA emergency medical medical insurance coverage, available for a few dollars, is strongly recommended.

Car Hike: Wilder Forest Uxbridge

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): 2499 Brock Road, Uxbridge, ON there is a free parking when you enter the road off brock road beside Horse training facility

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 14-17 km

Description

We will explore Wilder forest and  the beautiful scenery of Uxbridge forests.

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.

Louth Conservation

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Louth Conservation parking lot, hike to Rockway and back

Hike Leader(s): Vince Zvonar Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 14

Description

9:00 Easy Does it Hike

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Park at McGarr Realty, 5 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. We’ll walk in the area on city streets and local paths.

Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 3km

Description

Enjoy a short walk in downtown St Catharines

7 Rivers Hike Series - #5 of 7 - Noisy River

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at roadside parking on County Road 9 south of Dunedin.

Hike Leader(s): Margery Cruise Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 10.2 km

Description

We will hike south from CR 9 on the main trail, cross the Noisy River and hike to where the trail reaches a short gravel road off of Lavender Hill Rd. Then we will turn around and follow the trail north to our cars.
Directions: from CR 89, north on CR 124 to to Grey CR 9, east to roadside parking on the right.
This is Seven Rivers (aka Headwaters) series consists of 7 hikes: 3 North and 4 South. Hikers completing all 7 hikes in this series will be eligible to purchase a Seven Rivers Hike Series Badge from Dufferin Hi-Land BTC.

THE BMBTC CAKE WALK - Leisurely Pace

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Organized Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Hike Leader(s): Flo Kusiak Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 4 km

Description

GROUP 2- The Shorter hike. Description: We will drive to km 14.1 on 9/10 Sideroad and park the cars to begin the hike. We will hike north to km 16 and will meet up with Hike #1 group at the picnic table. After lunch we will retrace our steps back to the cars. Bring lunch and water. We provide the cake!

Sydenham Series #3- Massie Hills to Woodford Re-Do

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land, Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): BTC parking lot off 6th Concession South (west side of road) north of Sideroad 3, south of Sideroad 6. BTC Map 29. 44.509124, -80.810665. Please arrive at 9:45 am.

Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely, Strenuous
Distance: 19 kms

Description

Join us on the third of our 10 Sydenham E2E Series shuttle hikes.  Peaceful rural Ontario.  Woods.  Rocky technical terrain.  Very, very wet and muddy at Bognor Marsh.  Some road walking.  Please bring a garbage bag and a change of footwear for the shuttle (we will be very muddy) and please be prepared to drive fellow hikers before or after the hike.  Please bring a smile, 2L of water, a warm drink, sunblock, a snack and a lunch.  It’s a touch early for bugs but be ready for them too just in case.  Hiking boots mandatory.  Poles and gaiters recommended.  Please arrive at 9:45 am to be prepared to shuttle at 10:00 am sharp.  Please visit the BTC website to see what should be in your back pack including your own first aid kit, an extra pair of socks and plastic bags to wear over your feet inside your boots in case you get a footer.

Car Hike: Dufferin Hi-Lands 4 of 4 - Cancelled

Hosting Club: Toronto, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land, Map 21

Hike Leader(s): Al Brown Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 11 km

Description

We will complete the last portion of the Dufferin Hi-Land section passing through stream valleys and rolling farmland. After the hike all are invited to join the hike leaders for refreshments in Creemore.

On completion of the hike badges will be given out to those who completed the entire section and requested them. Badges cost about $10 (price to be confirmed). Speak to the hike leader on hike 3 of 4 if you want a badge.

To get to the meeting place go north on Hwy 10 to Primrose. Continue north on Prince of Wales Rd to River Road. Turn right and go about 5 km to Centre Road. Turn left and go about 8 km to Lavender. Turn right and go about 0.5 km to the cemetery

Car Hike: Scotsdale Farm

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Scotsdale Farm, Map 13

Hike Leader(s): Al Brown Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 10 km

Description

We will complete a loop hike on the mail Bruce Trail and side trails. The route follows old farm lanes and trails mostly under the forest canopy. Terrain conditions vary and include rocky sections and glacial formations. After the hike those interested are invited to meet at the Sheppard’s Crook or a nearby coffee shop in Georgetown for refreshments.

The hike start time is set at 11:00 am to allow hikers the option of visiting the Georgetown farmers market before the hike. The farmers market is located in the centre of old Georgetown and runs from early morning to about noon.

Directions: From the 4o1 go north on Trafalgar Road pasts Georgetown. Trafalgar merges with Hwy 7 for about 3 km then separates to the right at the village of Silver Creek. From the stop light at Silver Creek go north on Trafalgar about 1 km to the entrance of Scotsdale Farm on your right. Drive in to the parking area about half a km.