CANCELLED Exploring Sydenham Hike #38 Kemble Wetland

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

The Owen Sound Galaxy Cinema parking lot. Meet at the tall “Galaxy Centre” sign next to the traffic lights.

Hike Leader(s): Bill Snel Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, There might be icy and slippery sections., There might be muddy sections.
Distance: 2.6 km

Description

CANCELLED – We will carpool to do a loop hike of the Kemble Wetland side trail. This is hike 38 in the book Exploring Sydenham. There will be one secret to find. If you do not have a book and would like one ($30) let me know by using the “Contact hike leader” link.

Urban Walk: Valley View Park Thornhill

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Parking lot is off Sycamore Drive East of Bayview , across Starbucks plaza
Bus 91 from Finch east station stops at Sycamore station.

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)
Distance (km): 7-8 km

Description

We will explore Valleyview and Maple View parks, and  walk  along  German Mill Creak, in return we stop in Huntington park and have snack under beautiful shed.

Although this is considered an “Urban Walk”, you can expect some hills up and down and uneven surfaces with tree roots. Please bring hiking poles, water and snacks.

phone number for the day of hike 289 588 6482

9:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills NEW TIME

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, , snack, and dress for the weather

9:15 Short hike, Pelham Road entrance, Short Hills

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Provincial Park, Pelham Road entrance

Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 kms

Description

Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills Provincial Park.   Please wear hiking boots and bring water.

Terra Cotta

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Winston Churchill Blvd. intersection with Caledon Trailway.
Driving direction: North on Highway 410, continue north on Highway 10, left on King Street, right on Winston Churchill Blvd.; drive 1 kilometre to roadside parking at Caledon Trailway crossing.

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: 10 km

Description

Will hike Terra Cotta Side Trail, main Bruce Trail and parts of Terra Cotta conservation trails.
Bring water, snack, poles, dress according to weather in layers.
Hike Leaders phone contact for the day of hike: 416-566-0503.

There is optional refreshment stop after hike at Coywolf.

Mono Cliffs/Laidlaw and South Outlier Side Trails

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

Dufferin Hi-Land Section, Map 19. Meet at Mono Community Centre hiker parking area off of 2nd Line Mono at south end of Mono Centre village.

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate
Distance: Long hike: 5.6 km; Short: 2 km

Description

Both hikes will take the west arm of the Laidlaw Side Trail to the Main Trail. The short hike will return by way of the east arm of the Laidlaw Side Trail. The longer hike will continue on to the South Outlier Side Trial, returning by way of the Main Trail and the east arm of the Laidlaw Side Trail. Snowshoes or icers may be required. Bring water and snacks

EASY DOES IT HIKE, Harold Bradshaw Memorial Park

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Leisurely
Location (Google Maps): 510 Chantler Rd., Welland On

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 3 Km

Description

Cootes Paradise North Shore Trails

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Arboretum at Royal Botanical Gardens – off Old Guelph Road, Dundas – see map below

Hike Leader(s): Ted Bossence Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6 km

Description

Christmas eve morning walk in anticipation of the excess calories to come!  We will walk the North Shore trails from and to the Arboretum at the Royal Botanical Gardens.  Mostly flat with a few hills.  Please be at the start point by 9:45 am and we will leave by 10:00 am.  RBG parking pass or paid parking at Princess Point.  Bring icers.  I will cancel in the case of inclement weather – please check your email the evening before the hike.  I will email you the day before the hike with contact information for cancellations after 4:00 pm on the day prior to the hike.

Urban Walk: Valley View Park Thornhill

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Parking lot is off Sycamore Drive East of Bayview , across Starbucks plaza
Bus 91 from Finch east station stops at Sycamore station.

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)
Distance (km): 7-8 km

Description

We will explore Valleyview and Maple View parks, and  walk  along  German Mill Creak, in return we stop in Huntington park and have snack under beautiful shed.

Although this is considered an “Urban Walk”, you can expect some hills up and down and uneven surfaces with tree roots. Please bring hiking poles, water and snacks.

phone number for the day of hike 289 588 6482

Christmas Day Hike - Bronte Creek Provincial Park

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Special Events
Location (Google Maps): Orchard Park parking lot off Blue Spruce Avenue (not Sutton Drive) in Burlington to the east of Alexander’s Public School. From the QEW westbound take the Burloak exit north on Burloak Drive. Blue Spruce Avenue is the right immediately after the bend in the road as Burloak Drive becomes Upper Middle Road. Click Google Maps link for GPS.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery Sections Likely, Easy
Distance: 10 kms

Description

Join us with Anne and Phill Armstrong on an easy and fun in and out hike in Bronte Creek Provincial Park.  We will take in woodland trails alongside and down to Bronte Creek then up to Spruce Lane Farm and the Trillium Trail.  We will then head north on an old farm track between two fields to enjoy more woods on our way back to the cars.  The park amenities will be closed.  Please bring your Christmas colours, icers, a warm drink, some water and a light lunch.  Poles recommended.  Please arrive at 9:45 am to be ready to hike at 10.  This is a good hike for kids over 12 but not recommended for kids under 12.

Urban Walk: Annual TBTC Boxing Day Hike

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

Meet inside Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, foot of Bay Street. TTC – take any streetcar from Union Station one stop south the Ferry Docks stop and walk south.

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

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Level 1 (Easy – mostly on flat, well maintained trails with hard-packed surface)
Distance: 12

Description

Avoid the Boxing Day shopping crowds and come hike with  TBTC ‘s Hiking Director and club President instead. The Toronto Islands are very peaceful in the Winter Season. We will catch the 2:15 or 2:45 pm ferry to be back in the city by 3:00 pm.  Bring a lunch, snacks, water, a hot beverage, and icers if the first snow has fallen.  Dress in warm layers appropriate to the weather. Heated washrooms available. Dropout anytime by walking back to the Ward’s Island Ferry Dock. We will hike towards Hanlan’s Point and return to Ward’s Island (the only ferry destination served in the Winter) – approximately 5-6 km each way.

Car Hike: Bethesda Trail Richmond Hill 219

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Free parking lot at the head of trail Bethesda Side Road off Bayview Ave. across Wilcox lake

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)
Distance (km): 14-15 km

Description

Join us to explore the trails of York Regional Forest and the Oak Ridges Corridor at Jefferson Forest and Bond lake,

From parking lot we  hike thought Jefferson forest and continue to Bond Lake and have snack beside the lake and return to parking around 13 to 13.30

Car Hike: Caledon Hills E2E #2 of 6

Hosting Club: Toronto, Caledon Hills
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at GPS N43.918917, W79.909387 at roadside parking on Innis Lake Road, north of Finnerty Sideroad.

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 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Variable
Distance (km): 15km

Description

This is an End2End hiking series to cover the Caledon Hills section of the Bruce Trail in 6 hikes. As it is time of the year with unsettled weather we will undertake this event at approximately 4km/hour for an average of 13kms per segment. Caledon Hills have numerous steep hills and deep valleys so the hike 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. Please make sure you and your car ready for shuttling, where everyone is expected to participate. Things to bring: lunch/snacks, liquid hydration, sunscreen, layered clothing, personal medication (if any) and health card. Hiking boot/shoe, icers, gaiters and hiking poles are highly recommended. This series must be completed to receive the CHBTC regular E2E badge and (CHBTC E2E Winter badge) if desired.

Cost of Badge -$10 for BTC members and $15 dollars for non BTC members.

Fireman's Park Loop

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Fireman’s Park, lower parking area at the bottom of Dorchester rd

Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 17.5 km

Description

Meet at Fireman’s Park, at the bottom of Dorchester Rd. Do a figure 8 hike to Mewburn rd and up to Queenston Heights Park and back. Dress for the weather.  Bring icers, water and a snack.

Dufferin Hi-Land Annual Walk Off The Turkey Hike

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking where the Primrose Loop Side Trail crosses Cty. Rd. 19 ( Prince of Wales ) 3km north of Hwy 89

Hike Leader(s): Bryan and Carol Foley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 4 km or 6km or 11km

Description

Join the Dufferin Hi-Lands  for our annual “Walk off the Christmas Turkey Hike ” Drop outs available, 3 options to choose from. Bring water, icers, snowshoes, Dress for the weather. Happy Dogs welcome NO CATS !