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- 13July 13, 2024
New Badge! Niagara E2E Hike #3
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/new-badge-niagara-e2e-hike-3/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Decew House Parking lot ( Map 3) N 43.107568 W79.249598
Carpool back to Louth Conservation AreaHike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 21.5Description
This is the longest hike in the series . Be sure to bring snacks and enough water and electrolytes. Poles are recommended. Be prepared for the weather.Car Hike: Rouge National Park Scarborough
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Location (Google Maps): Rouge Park, Zoo Road Parking Lot, off Meadowvale Road north of Sheppard Ave
Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 14-17 kmDescription
Will explore Toronto part of Rouge park along Rouge river and Little Rouge Creek,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.
Bus Hike: Hike & Winery Tour and Tasting - Niagara Section - Balls Falls/Louth Conservation Areas
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/bus-hike-hike-winery-tour-and-tasting-niagara-section-balls-falls-louth-conservation-areas/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:30
Return to City Time: 18:00
Departure Point: Kipling Departure PointOptional Items
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Niagara Section- Balls Fall, Louth and Rockway Conservation AreasHike Leader(s): Ross Estrella, Tom Swales Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Rocky, Variable
Distance: 10 kmsDescription
We’ll hike the main trail for 10 km from Balls Falls Conservation Area to Rockway Conservation Area at a moderate pace (3.5 km/hour) while enjoying the beauty of the Niagara Escarpment (Hike4Heath-Hike4Fun). Don’t forget to bring snacks, a lunch, and sufficient water for hydration. Also bring sunscreen, sun protection, a full brimmed hat, and insect repellent in the event that we’re welcomed by friendly mosquitoes. Sturdy comfortable hiking boots/shoes and poles are highly recommended. Dress according to the expected weather conditions as per the weather forecast. There will be no dropouts. From the finish of our hike the bus will take us to Pillitteri Estates Winery where we’ll experience and enjoy a private structured wine tasting and tour hosted by one or more of the knowledgeable and friendly staff. The cost of the tasting and tour experience is $16.95 ($15.00 + HST) per person with four wines selected by the host. Please bring the fee for the tour/tasting in exact cash as it will be collected on the bus to simplify the payment to the winery estate upon our arrival. You may purchase a bottle of your favorite vino and souvenirs, if offered. If interested in attending this hike please register early (by July 7th) so the number of people expected in our group can be provided to the winery a few days in advance. Your cooperation would be appreciated.
8:30am Niagara Shores Park Beachcoming Hike
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):Corner of Niven Road and Lakeshore Road in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Park along Old Lakeshore Road.
Hike Leader(s): Suzanne Gourluck Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5-6kmDescription
Explore a lakeshore park, shoreline and cliff top trail in Niagara-on-the-Lake. This beachcombing hike involves uneven ground, clambouring over fallen trees, a pebbly beach, sandy, wet and exposed areas. Hat, sunscreen and poles are highly recommended. Please note: This is not a maintained trail and some areas may have overhanging grass and shrubs.Bus Hike: Caledon E2E Hike #4 of 5
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/bus-hike-caledon-e2e-hike-4-of-5/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:30
Return to City Time: 17:00
Departure Point: Kipling Departure PointOptional Items
Hosting Club: Toronto, Caledon Hills
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): 5 Sideroad, MonoHike Leader(s): Sajedeh Zahraei; Celia Ho Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 15.7 KmDescription
Maps 18, km 44.3 – km 60.1 (15.8 km)
Starting Point: Parking Area – Mono 5 Sideroad – km 44.3 (on the north side of the road where the Trail crosses) (43.974055°N 79.984988°W)
Drop-out Point: Roadside Parking – km 53.9 (on 4th Line EHS at the entrance to the Peter Beecham Side Trail) (43.976327°N 80.026621°W)
End Point: Hockley Road Parking Area – km 60.1 (located on the north side of Hockley Rd at the Hockley Road Side Trail) (43.972857°N 80.056330°W)Pine River
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Category: Register in person the morning of hike.
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.Hike Leader(s): Michael Treuman Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 7 kmDescription
We will drive to Kilgorie in the Dufferin Hi-Land section and park the cars at km 34.9 on Centre Road. From here, we will hike a figure eight loop utilizing the white blazed trail, the new Pine River Valley Side Trail and the Kilgorie Side Trail. This hike boasts a wonderful view from the Bell Tower Side Trail, ruins of an old powerhouse, the stunning Pine River, lake views, ponds, and more! The ruins of the old powerhouse along the Pine River are almost all that remain of the Dufferin Light and Power Company. Nearby is the old flume that brought water from a dam, which was constructed in 1909 and was the largest of its kind in Ontario. The plant provided power until 1923. Bring a snack or lunch and water.
Summer Fen Series: Oliphant Fen & Petrel Point
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Hosting Club: Sydenham, Peninsula
Category: Botany Hike
Location (Google Maps): Oliphant Fen – by North Entrance to Lorraine Brown BoardwalkHike Leader(s): Jeannine Kralt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing.
Distance: 3kmDescription
Join the Sydenham and Peninsula Bruce Trail Clubs for a hike series focusing on fens. Fens are unique coastal wetlands occurring along the escarpment, meadow marshes that have conditions that are favourable for a variety of interesting species including orchids.This easy hiking series will begin at Oliphant Fen, with a participant carpool to Petrel Point, returning to Oliphant thereafter. Observations count towards the PBTC Orchid Badge.
Come to one of the hikes or several to see how the fens change through the seasons. Carpooling encouraged – contact the hike leader if you are in need of a ride (no guarantees, but attempts will be made to help coordinate). Please plan to arrive 15 minutes in advance of the hike start time.
Please contact Jeannine, the hike leader, if you have any questions or concerns (link on this page).