Car Hike: Dufferin Hi-Land End2End 1/4

Hosting Club: Toronto, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside Parking – on Mulmur-Nottawasaga Townline, 550 meters east of Lavender Hill Rd at the cemetery. (Don’t block the cemetery gate). Km 54.9 Map 21, Edition 31. GPS N44.268777, W80.156810

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

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

Description

This is DHBTC E2E in 4. E2E hikers are rewarded the club coveted E2E badge upon completion. However, joiners must complete the four series hikes to earn their badge. Missed segment/s must be made up prior to the completion of the last leg to receive their badge. Hiking is not just being the fastest or finishing first, more stories are created along the journey on seeing and feeling the landscape and making friends with other member of the group. Day hikes essentials to bring, lunch/snacks, sufficient preferred liquid hydration, sun screen, bug spray, head covering for sun protection, appropriate clothing for the weather, personal medication/s (if any), health card, happy face and your enthusiasm. Hiking shoes and poles are highly recommended. Please note that “Icers” are now mandatory to carry on all hikes from the on set of Winter to mid-April. Showing up at meet up location for non-compliance will result to be refuse joining the group. Make sure you and your car are shuttle ready as everybody are expected to participate. Cost of badge is 10 dollars for BTC member and 15 dollars for non-member. Please arrive fifteen minutes early for car shuttling.

This is a H4H-H4F !!!.hike. If this schedule suits you, you’re welcome to join.

Note: to reach the specific parking lot location, use GPS Coordinates specified at the meet-up location above.

Hike of 2 lakes King city

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Park along Fairfield Dr. or Dufferin Street, Gathering at trail head in Dufferin Street.

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

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

Description

Some safety procedures during the hike:

1-Hikers must stay between the leader and the sweep.

2-Hikers must advise the leader or the sweep if they wish to leave the group.

3- Hikers must follow the whistle instructions: 1 blast- stay where you are; 2 blasts come to the leader; 3 blasts – come to the leader quickly.

4-Hike leader may request volunteers to stop at trail intersections, they need to help hikers to the direction the group walk and wait till they see the sweep .

5-Hikers have to make sure they can  see the persons behind and in front of them.

Please bring lots of water and snacks ,Ice cleats and hiking poles are recommended

phone number for the day of hike 289 588 6482

School Bus Hike Toronto Section Winter Badge End to End #4 of 6

Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:30
Return to City Time: 18:00
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup

Optional Items

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Duff Pit Side Trail – Eigth Line Side Trail

Hike Leader(s): George Lennon, Janet Patterson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2-3 km/hr)
Terrain: Challenging, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Variable
Distance (km): 8.2 km

Description

We will be hiking in winter conditions of ice and snow so these will be slower and shorter hikes than in other seasons. Icers or snowshoes are mandatory, and gaiters and poles recommended. The terrain is not too hilly, but the footing is treacherous in winter with many uneven, rocky sections to navigate. The leaders will let registrants know in advance if snowshoes are feasible for the day.  Please bring at least 2L of water, snacks, and your lunch. Any hikers are welcome to join the hikes regardless of whether a person is working towards a badge. Those who complete all 6 hikes will qualify for the Toronto club’s Winter E2E badge. The fee is $10 per badge ($15 for non-members) and will be collected by the hike leader on this trip, #4.  Or you may choose to purchase the special stained glass Fundraising End to End badge for $30.

This hike will take us from the Duff Pit Side Trail to the Eighth Line Side Trail Parking Lot.  There will be a refreshment/social stop in Georgetown after the hike before returning to the York Mills Station departure point by 6:00 PM.

Fireman's Park/ Mewburn Rd/ Queenston Heights Loops

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): 1830 Dorchester Rd. This is the parking area at the very bottom of Dorchester Rd in Fireman’s Park

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

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 18 km

Description

We will loop around Fireman’s Park to Mewburn Rd and back,  then do a loop to Queenston Heights,  taking various side trails along the way.

Bring pokes, icers and a snack.  Dress for the weather

Car Hike: Scotsdale Farm

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Scotsdale Farm, Map 13. Directions; from Highway 401, head north on Trafalgar Road past Georgetown. Trafalgar briefly merges with Highway 7 for about 3 km before separating to the right at the village of Silver Creek. At the stop light in Silver Creek, continue north on Trafalgar Road for about 1 km to the entrance of Scotsdale Farm on your right. Drive in about half a kilometre to reach the parking area.

Hike Leader(s): Dylan “Lana” Hubbard Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 12 km

Description

Join us for a loop hike along the main Bruce Trail and its scenic side trails, including the stunning Great Esker Side Trail.

Please dress appropriately for the weather, bring plenty of water, and pack some snacks. Note that parts of the trail are rocky, so poles AND ICERS are highly recommended.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment. This hike is an LGBTQ+ safe space, and everyone is encouraged to join us!

Collingwood Museum hike with former Shipyard Worker

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Organized Hike
Location (Google Maps): Collingwood Museum, 45 St. Paul Street, Collingwood

Hike Leader(s): David Little Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 5 km

Description

We meet at the Museum parking lot for a 9am start. The hike follows the Train Trail south until we reach the Hamilton Drain Trail. We then follow the Pretty River along dog walker paths and town trails to the Sunset Point Park before making it back to the museum. The hikers have an option to visit the museum and learn of Collingwood’s past.

Saturday Shorts - Terra Cotta

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): At 9:45 am meet at the roadside parking on Winston Churchill Blvd., where the Terra Cotta Side Trail and Caledon Trailway crosses the road.
We will start the hike at 10:00 am.

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

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 5 km

Description

Looking to get out on a Saturday but not give up a whole day? Saturday Shorts, a hiking series will get you out in a small group on a short hike.

This Saturday’s hike is at Terra Cotta Conservation Area. We will hike the Terra Cotta Side Trail and conservation area trail to make a lollipop route that is close to 5 km.

Hiking boots, icers and poles are highly recommended for this winter hike. Also water and a snack are recommended. There will be a short break.

No dogs please. Registrants can expect a reminder/update message one or two days before the hike.