CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER - Moonlit Hike Series - Snow (or Bear) Moon (#5 of a 6 part series): Ski or Snowshoe at Bruce Ski Club's Sawmill Trails

Hosting Club: Peninsula
Category: Moonlit Hike Series
Location (Google Maps): Bruce Ski Club’s Sawmill Ski Trails, 719533 Hwy 6, Hepworth, ON N0H 2T0

Hike Leader(s): Margie Gloade Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2.0 – 3.0 km/h): A relaxed pace with frequent breaks and a focus on enjoyment., Medium (3.0 – 4.5 km/h): A comfortable pace for most hikers with steady progress.
Terrain: Easy: Flat forested sections or lowland trails., Moderate: Rolling hills, mild slopes and rocky paths.
Distance: 3-10

Description

At 11am, Feb.12, this event was CANCELLED due to a forecasted Winter Storm Warning. Watch for updates for a rescheduled date.

Join us for a fun, winter evening snowshoeing or classic nordic skiing at the Bruce Ski Club’s Sawmill Nordic Centre trails in Hepworth!

Time: 6:00-8:30pm

Moonrise: 6:01pm

Sunset: 5:59pm

Hike length: 3-5 kms on snowshoe or ski trails. Note: Lots of trail options available depending on weather and group’s interest. Note: walking is not permitted on ski or snowshoe trails.

Duration: 2.5 hours

Join Hike Leaders Margie and Natalie, and their partners Curtis and Dawson, in February for the PBTC’s fifth Moonlit Series, celebrating the “Snow” Moon snowshoeing or classic cross-country skiing on the trails at the Bruce Ski Club (BSC) Sawmill Nordic Centre. The trails are cut through rolling land, sheltered by hardwood and evergreen stands. All ski trails are packed, groomed, and trackset on a regular basis. Under the moonlight, we’ll stick to the easy, gentle loops for beginners.

The trailhead for the Sawmill Nordic Centre is located on Highway 6 between Shallow Lake and Hepworth, Ontario.

If you are new to skiing and interested in trying it out, Curtis and Dawson are coaches with the BSC’s Jackrabbit’s program, and will be there to help guide you and get you safety started.

Don’t have equipment? Skis and snowshoes can be rented at the Suntrail Source for Adventure store, at 100 Spencer Street in Hepworth (located 1 kilometre west of the Sawmill trailhead). Suntrail is kindly offering a special flat rate of $10 for classic ski or snowshoe rentals for this event. Please call ahead to reserve and mention you are part of the PBTC’s Moonlit Series for this special rate. Store hours on weekdays are 10am-5:30pm. Suntrail has asked any rentals to be picked up before 5pm. Rentals must be returned within 24 hours. To contact Suntrail, call 519-935-2478 or see their website https://suntrail.ca.

Not a member of the Bruce Ski Club? That’s OK. You can purchase a $10 day pass at the Sawmill trailhead using cash or eTransfer (etransfer@bruceskiclub.ca). You can also purchase a day pass at Suntrail Source for Adventure. Look for “Day Pass” on the BSC’s website https://bruceskiclub.ca. There is also a BSC waiver you must sign.

Thanks to the BSC team of volunteers, Gerry’s Place – a heated ski hut – will be open for us that evening. There are small changerooms inside if needed. We’ll have hot chocolate available afterward. Feel free to bring a sharable snack.

There is a portable toilet in the parking lot.

Important Notes:

Weather and trail conditions will be updated closer to the date – probably the Monday or Tuesday before.

What to bring:

• A headlamp.
• Your snowshoe or ski equipment.
• Water.
• Appropriate clothing to ski and snowshoe in, suitable for the weather conditions (layers are great).
• Your BSC pass (annual membership or day pass), and signed waiver (if you are purchasing a day pass).

Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy a winter activity under the full Snow Moon of February!

Questions? Feel free to reach out to Margie (mcgloade@rogers.com) or Natalie (nataliemech98@gmail.com).

8:30 Niagara Winter End to End #5 Decew House to Woodend Conservation Area

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Woodend Conservation Area and Carpool to Decew House

Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 14.5 kms

Description

We will be car pooling, Bring Icers and poles. No dogs. To earn your Niagara Winter End to End badge, it must be completed between December 21, 2024  to  March 21, 2025.
Because of the potential for bad winter trail conditions we have broken this e2e into 6 hikes rather than 5

Winter Badge Wednesdays: Glen Haffy

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 10 am at the roadside parking on Coolihans Sideroad, km 35.0 Map 17, near where the Trail crosses the road. This is just west of the intersection of Glen Haffy Road and Coolihans Sideroad. It is best to aim for arriving around 9:45, so we can start hiking as close to 10 am as possible. Thanks!

Hike Leader(s): Flicia Kehl; Elizabeth Ganong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approximately 4 km

Description

Looking to get outside and enjoy nature in another season? You may wish to join in on one Wednesday hike in this winter series or all five! Complete all five as part of the series or do a combination of hikes within the series and your own winter hikes, and you will be eligible to receive the Caledon Winter Hiking Badge (further details below and on the CHBTC website under Club Badges).

This Wednesday’s hike is at Glen Haffy. If the trail conditions are challenging, we’ll hike the main Bruce Trail and Glen Haffy’s red loop, which makes a route under 4 km. If the trail conditions are good, we’ll use conservation trails and the main Bruce Trail to make a 4 or 5 km loop. Be prepared for winter conditions by bringing warm gear, poles, and icers. You are encouraged to bring water and a snack. No dogs please. Once back at the roadside parking on Coolihans, there will be an option to extend the hike south along the main Bruce Trail for those hikers wanting a longer hike.

The hike leader for this hike is Flicia Kehl. Registrants can expect a reminder/update message from Flicia one or two days before the hike.

If desired, this hike may be used towards the Caledon Winter Hiking Badge (5 winter hikes in the Caledon section that are 1 ½ hours or longer in length). Please keep a log of your hikes and follow the directions on the CHBTC website to receive your badge.

7:00 pm Moonlight Night Hike in Niagara-on-the-Lake

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

Veteran’s Memorial Park, park just outside the park on King St.

Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-7 km

Description

Moonlight Night Hike – Take in the magic of the rising moon over Lake Ontario and the Niagara River. This hike includes a stop to connect with your senses – sights, sounds, smells and the rhythm of your breath. Counts towards your night hike badge (5 night hikes).