Car Hike: Caledon Hils E2E #1 of 6

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at GPS Coordinates: N43.831244, W79.980588 at roadside parking at the southest shoulder of the Willoughby Road and Escarpment Side Trail intersection.

Hike Leader(s): Ross Estrella Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr), Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly, Level 3 (Advanced – steep hills and some scrambling over boulders), Variable
Distance (km): 16km

Description

This is an End 2 End hiking series to cover the Caledon Hills section of the Bruce Trail in 6 hikes. As it is time of year with unsettled weather we will undertake this event at approximately 4 km/hour for an average of 13 kms per segment. Caledon Hills have numerous steep hills and deep valleys so the hikes require consistent stamina. Please consider your hiking fitness level prior to registering as this is a group hike and everyone is expected to keep pace. We will be travelling south to north and will require car shuttling. Please make sure yourself and car shuttle ready, where everyone is expected to participate. First hike is 16 km in length. Please arrive fifteen minutes early for shuttling schedule. Things to bring: lunch/snacks, liquid hydration, sunscreen, layered clothing, personal medication (if any) health card. Hiking boots, icers, gaiters and hiking poles are highly recommended. This series hikes must be completed to receive the CHBTC E2E and Winter E2E. Don’t forget to bring your happy face and enthusiasm.

NOTE: Cost of Badge is 10 dollars for BTC members and 15 dollars for Non BTC members. If you want to receive two CHBTC E2E badges, the Club E2E and Winter E2E badge there’s an additional 10 dollars for BTC members and 15 dollars for Non BTC members.

Car Hike: Wilder Forest Uxbridge

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Parking Lot off Brock road beside horse training building

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

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Variable
Distance (km): 14-15 km

Description

Let’s explore beautiful scenery of Uxbridge Wilder forest

Inglis Falls loop

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Meet in the parking lot behind the Grey-Sauble Conservation Authority head office.
237897 Inglis Falls Road, Owen Sound

Hike Leader(s): Carol Graham-Mullin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing., Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing., There might be icy and slippery sections.
Distance: 4 km. approx

Description

This is a loop hike, starting from the parking lot at Grey Sauble Conservation Area parking lot behind the main building. We will hike in a southerly direction on the main trail towards Inglis Falls, loop around on the Keeling sidetrail and back on some of the conservation trails.

Please bring water and a snacks if  you wish. Proper hiking footwear and hiking poles are recommended. Snowshoes or boot grippers may be required depending on the conditions.

Urban Walk: Toronto Island By Night

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps):

Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, foot of Bay Street. Take any streetcar from Union Subway Station one stop to Ferry Docks Station, cross Queen Quay at lights and walk south.

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales, David Royle, Brenda Menezes Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2-3 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Level 1 (Easy – mostly on flat, well maintained trails with hard-packed surface)
Distance (km): 9 km

Description

• Join us for a leisurely walk on The Toronto Islands from Ward Island to the Gibraltar Point Lighthouse, returning via the paths and trails along the northern side with great views of the city at night. Route: https://onthegomap.com/s/rdt1vns0

Please bring a headlamp or flashlight. Icers are strongly recommended but keep an eye on the weather forecast. The lake side of the island is generally breezy so dress in layers. Bring a litre of water and possibly snacks. This year we have moved up the start time by one hour so it’s less of a rush at the end.

After the walk we’ll head to the Firkon On Harbour for refreshments and fellowship.

We will take the Ward Island Ferry scheduled for 2:30 pm, please arrive at the Jack Layton Terminal by 2:15 to check in. Please pre register once registration opens.

Fares: Adult Return, $9.11 ; Senior Return (65+), $5.86 ; Youth Return (under 19 with ID), $5.86 ; Junior Return (under 14), $4.29. You can purchase your ticket online at: https://secure.toronto.ca/FerryTicketOnline/tickets2/index.jsp

Our aim will be to catch the 6:30 pm return ferry from Ward Island so we can be at the Harbour On Harbour by about 7:00 PM. Please use Contact Hike Leader or email Tom  if you wish to join us at the restaurant so we can have an accurate count. Reservation for maximum of 30 has been confirmed for dinner and seperate bills will be provided.