Fall Colours Three-day Club End-to-End

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): On Saturday, meet at the Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi-International Centre
248305 Side Road 5, Mono, ON L9W 6C3, 43.975421, -79.989252.
From Airport Road, turn east onto Side Road 5. Drive 270 metres to the entrance of the International Centre on the left. Enter the driveway and head straight for approximately 50 metres. Parking is in a field on the right.
Note: The buildings and facilities of the International Centre are off-limits to participants during this Bruce Trail event.

Hike Leader(s): Sandy Green Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hour
Terrain: Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 27.0 kilometres

Description

Experience the spectacular fall colours while completing the 72.4 kilometres of the Caledon Hills section of Trail over the Thanksgiving long weekend. Bus shuttles for the three days and a beautiful finisher’s commemorative badge are included in the registration fee. Refreshments and beverages will be served at checkpoints every 7 – 11 kilometres. Participants are expected to hike at a minimum pace of  4 km/hr.

Description:

The buses leave at 8:00 a.m. sharp, each day. Please plan to arrive at least 20 – 30 minutes before the departure time.

On Saturday, meet at the Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi-International Centre, 248305 Side Road 5, Mono, ON L9W 6C3, 43.975421, -79.989252.

From Airport Road, turn east onto Side Road 5. Drive 270 metres to the entrance of the International Centre on the left. Enter the driveway and head straight for approximately 50 metres. Parking is in a field on the right.

The bus will take participants to the northern end of the Caledon Hills section, at County Rd. 8. The group will then hike southbound, back to the International Centre.

Checkpoints are located 11.3 km, 18.2 km (Cut-off Time: 1:30 pm), and 26.9 km into the hike.

On Sunday, meet at km 20.8, the north/east corner of Escarpment Side Road and Heart Lake Road. Park on the north side of Escarpment Side Road, well off of the road, 43.859911, -79.947606.

The bus will take hikers to km 0.0 on Creditview Road. Participants will then hike northbound back to the meeting place on Escarpment Side Road.

Checkpoints are located 9.5 km (Cut-off Time:  11:15 am) and 20.8 km into the hike.

On Monday, meet at the Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi-International Centre.

The bus will take participants to Escarpment Side Road and Heart Lake Road. Everyone will then hike northbound back to the International Centre.

Checkpoints are located 10.7 km, 18.4 km (Cut-off Time:  1:30 pm), and 25.1 km into the hike.

For further details visit caledonbrucetrail.ca.

9:00 Port Dalhousie - from Jaycee Gardens and back

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps):

Jaycee Gardens Park, 543 Ontario St., St Catharines, L2N 4N4

Hike Leader(s): Karen Couch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 10 km

Description

This urban hike will form a loop, from Jaycee Gardens, crossing over Martindale Pond, then winding through town to the Green Ribbon Trail and then back, close to Lake Ontario.

RAINBOW HIKE: Fall Colours - Felkers & Devil's Punch Bowl

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Rainbow Hike
Location (Google Maps): Red Hill Valley South Parking Lot, Mud Street

Hike Leader(s): Doug O’Neill Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 11-12 km (approx)

Description

UPDATE

Due to the forecasts of risk of thunderstorms, we’ll need to reschedule this Oct. 11 hike.

Join this 2SLGBTQIA+ friendly Rainbow hike smack dab in the middle of fall foliage season!

UPDATED ROUTE:
Everyone will meet at the Red Hill South Parking Lot (at Mud & Pritchard) no later than 8:45 a.m. for a 9 a.m. departure (sharp). We’ll quickly divide ourselves into 4 or 5 vehicles for the 15-minute shuttle to Devil’s Punchbowl, where we’ll start the hike and end back at Mud & Pritchard. (We’ll be hiking westward from Devil’s Punchbowl instead of eastward as per earlier listing.)

Why this route: You get to explore Devil’s Punchbowl, a geological treasure formed in the last Ice Age, after which we’ll hike through significant stands of deciduous trees (lots of maple—which we hope will be at their peak of fall colours), and at least three waterfalls.

Terrain: Expect a few hills, some paved (unused) roadway, and dirt paths along the Bruce Trail (main trail) overlooking the east branch of Red Hill Creek.

“THE WONDERS OF DEVIL’S PUNCHBOWL IN 10”
Upon arrival at Devil’s Punchbowl, fellow Hike Leader Ann Grindall will draw on her geology expertise to unravel some of the mysteries of this amazing 37-metre “ribbon waterfall” formation:

• Learn how this massive amphitheatre-shaped gorge was carved into the Niagara Escarpment, exposing over 40 million years of geological history
• The visible rock strata: why it looks like a natural “layer cake” of shale, dolostone, sandstone, and limestone
• How it’s two waterfalls, not one—both formed in the last Ice Age
• Ann will be pleased to answer any questions!

Parking: Free at Red Hill South Parking Lot (at Mud & Pritchard); $8.50 per vehicle at Devil’s Punchbowl. Two of us will use our Hamilton Conservation Authority memberships to cover admission of two large vehicles. A few volunteers have offered to shuttle the rest of the group. Those few cars will need to pay the $8.50 admission at Devil’s Punchbowl: Passengers in those cars (not the driver) should chip in to pay the parking fee ($2 or $3 bucks each).

To reach Mud & Pritchard starting point by public transit: The 21 Heritage Greene Terminal bus stops right at Mud and Pritchard. Meet in the parking lot across the road.

The Scoop on Washroom Facilities: There will be opportunities for bio breaks in the woods. There are no washroom facilities at the starting point or along the hiking route. Recommendation: If you’re starting the day with a grande java, visit a Tim Horton’s or other public washroom before you arrive at Mud & Pritchard.

Bring at least 1 litre of water, a proper lunch, sunscreen, and insect repellent. Hiking boots or sturdy footwear are essential. To avoid ticks, wear long pants.

Complimentary Bruce Trail Rainbow badges and/or stickers to all participants! Optional: a post-hike LGBTQ-friendly cafe/bar/ice-cream venue for those interested.

PLEASE CANCEL your registration if you change your mind: This is especially important if the hike has a waitlist, since your cancellation opens a spot for someone else.

Online

1. Log in to the Bruce Trail hike site with the same account you used to register.
2, Go to “My Hikes” (under your profile menu).
3, You’ll see a list of the hikes you’re registered for.
4. Click “Cancel” beside the hike you want to withdraw from.
5. You should receive a confirmation email showing your spot has been released.

If you can’t log in simply use the (above) “Contact the hike leader” link. Similarly, use that link if you have any questions whatsoever about our Rainbow hikes.

Beaver Valley Water Falling Hike – 2-Day Autumn Adventure

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Beaver Valley
Category: City of Waterfalls – Special Event Fundraiser
Location (Google Maps): We will meet in the parking lot of Beaver Valley Ski club and we will shuttle to the starting point at Hogg’s Falls, in both days. On one Saturday hiking on the East side of the Valley and next one hiking on the West side of the Valley.

Hike Leader(s): Corina Seceleanu Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 31.52 over 2 days

Description

Celebrate the vibrant fall colours of the Beaver Valley with a scenic 2-day hike, filled with waterfalls, camaraderie, and crisp autumn air. Open to all nature enthusiasts!

🕘 Start Time: Meet at 9:00 AM each day
🚗 Shuttle: Depart by 9:15 AM. Hikers will rotate driving duties to return cars post-hike.
🏞️ Hike Duration: 2 days of immersive trail exploration – rain or shine!

🎖️ Completion Badge : “Falling Water 2 days Hike”.

• Members: $10
• Non-members: $15

🥾 What to Bring:

• Layered clothing
• Hiking boots
• Poles
• Hat & rain gear
• Sunscreen & bug spray
• Plenty of water, snacks & lunch

Get ready for golden leaves, misty waterfalls, and the satisfaction of conquering the trail together!

More info will be provided , close to the date!

Happy Trails Everyone!

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