Steeltown Stomp Practice Session #1 of 10

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Steeltown Stomp Practice Session
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Chedoke Golf Club parking lot

Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: Varies

Description

Is the Steeltown Stomp on your bucket list! Come join us!  For anyone who has done stair climbing workouts, you will know what calf pain is like, especially when you first start. Want to get in shape of the Steeltown Stomp on October 4, 2025? Practise with us!  We will start off easy and gradually build up our strength and stamina over the course of the summer. Climbing Chedoke staircase will be combined with a hike on most days. We will use both Chedoke and Dundurn Stairs as our practise stairs and buildup to at least 2,000 steps.

Bring a reusable water bottle (there are fountains at the bottom of both Chedoke and Dundurn) and any snacks you may like. Pace will be moderate, but steady to begin. We will start with a warm up hike and finish with a cool down stretch. Post stomp coffee is optional .

It’ll be fun and will lessen the pain on the day of the event, promise!

Look for the other 9 dates on the schedule.

Car Hike: Exploring Uxbridge Trails (Wilder Forest, Walker Woods, and Glen Major Forest)

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps):

2499 Brock Rd, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1R4. We will meet at the East Duffins Headwaters parking lot at the WILDER FOREST trail head. As soon as you got off the Brock Road, passing the horse back riding facility, there is a free designated parking lot 70 meters down the lane to your right. It includes a sign board for East Duffins Headwaters with a map of the trails. Please do not park on the lane or in the horse back riding property.

Hike Leader(s): Amir Alemohammad Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Variable
Distance: Approx.15-16 Km

Description

Join us for a delightful hike in Uxbridge, as we explore Wilder Forest, Walker Woods, and Glen Major Forest on a scenic loop starting from Brock Road. We’ll pass Concession Road 6, heading west and back, while also venturing onto several side trails for even more stunning views.

What to Expect:

•Beautiful scenic views and lookouts facing south

•A mix of hilly and flat terrain

•Frequent 2-minute breaks for hydration and photos, with a 10-20 minute lunch/snack stop

•Stay on designated trails at all time

What to Bring and Wear:

•Hiking Boots and poles (recommended) and be prepared for the bugs

•At least 2 liters of water

•Your favorite snacks and lunch (pack your own refreshments for an outdoor meal)

•Dress according to variable weather conditions!

Important Details:

•Stay on the designated trails

•Be prepared for the elements and enjoy the adventure!

Looking forward to seeing you on the trail!

Don’t forget your camera and a smile as we explore the beauty of the Uxbridge trails!

This is a joint hike with the Oak Ridges Trail Association (ORTA).

Car Hike: Forks of the Credit - Devil's Pulpit

Hosting Club: Toronto, Caledon Hills
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Devil’s Pulpit – Meet at roadside parking, at intersection of Creditview Road and Grange Sideroad. N43.791491, W-79.975229. Map 14 Edition 31. Please arrive fifteen minutes early.

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

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr), Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Hilly, Rocky, Variable
Distance: 12-13 kms

Description

Hiking beauty is it’s simplicity. You set your destination and start the journey. The most natural way of refueling your body, mind and spirit while savoring the beauty of the landscape around you. You feel the breathe of fresh air and the earth under your feet. So join me and others explore Forks of the Credit – Devil’s Pulpit and nearby Side Trails. A comfortable, sturdy hiking shoe/boot and hiking poles are highly recommended to tackle the rocky section. Please bring sufficient liquid hydration snack and lunch. Bring sunscreen, bug repellent and sun head protection. Always carry your personal medication (if any) and health card at all time. Don’t forget the enthusiasm. Please arrive fifteen minutes early.

NBTC Diversity & Inclusion Committee Open Meeting & Hike (at Malivoire winery!)

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Event Hikes
Location (Google Maps): Malivoire Winery, Beamsville

Hike Leader(s): Angela Lytle Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: approx 4 km

Description

Join the NBTC DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) committee on a hike followed by our quarterly ‘open meeting’ at which we will explore ways to overcome barriers to more hikers joining our community!

Schedule:

9 am: Meet at Malivoire winery to hike through the vineyard and learn about winemaking and escarpment geology with NBTC VP Kristin Hanson. We will cross into Cave Springs Conservation Area if the weather and terrain (it can be muddy) allow.

The hike consists of easy to moderate terrain but could include some hiking up/down the escarpment more appropriate for intermediate+ hikers. Good shoes and hiking poles recommended. Be sure to carry water and bug spray!

10:45 – 12:00 pm: After the hike, we will take a short break and then hold the DEI committee open meeting on the patio at Malivoire.

Wine, non-alcoholic beverages and some light snacks are available at Malivoire for a fee for those who wish to partake. You can look at the website to see if you are interested in pre-ordering any food or a flight of wine: https://malivoire.com/pages/wine-experiences or https://www.exploretock.com/malivoirewine/

Agenda for DEI committee meeting:

Item 1: Overcoming barriers for hikers & hike leaders

– Exploring feedback received in a recent survey on how we can better support more hike leaders to be active in the Niagara region & general discussion about barriers people may face to leading or participating on hikes to gain YOUR input.

Item 2:  Promoting inclusion within the Niagara Bruce Trail Club

– Discussion of strategies (our ideas and yours!) as to how the NBTC can promote inclusion and engagement with under-represented groups of hikers

In order to attend the hike, you must also be registering for the DEI committee meeting – your registration here is a commitment for both. That said, if you only can join the meeting and not the hike, we would love to have you.

If you have any questions or feedback, please contact the hike leader.