Seaton Trail Pickering

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Seaton Trail Parking Lot, Pickering

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

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot)
Distance (km): 12-14 km

Description

We will hike along Seaton trail and enjoy the lovely scenery of forest and river.
• Please dress appropriately for the weather.
• We will have short water, picture, Bio and a 15 minute snack breaks. Everyone is welcome!

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

phone number for the day of hike 289 588 6482

Toronto Winter Blues - Hike 2 RESCHEDULED from January 26

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Toronto
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Bruce Trail Pear Tree Parking Lot

Hike Leader(s): Pati Greenwood, Jeff Dowsett 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, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 12 km

Description

This is a series of 6 hikes to explore various side trails in the Toronto Section of the Bruce Trail.  Hikers completing all six hikes will be eligible to obtain the Toronto Side Trail Badge.  Each hike requires a separate registration.  The hikes in this series will take place on January 12, 26, February 2, 9, 23, and March 2.  Hikes will be dependent on weather / travel conditions.  All hikes will be undertaken at a medium pace.

This hike will explore the Al Shaw Side Trail and the northern part of the Hilton Falls Side Trail.

Dress in layers for the weather, wear appropriate hiking footwear, bring icers and hiking poles.  Bring plenty of water or other hydration and a snack.

Please arrive at the meeting place  by 8:15 am.  We will depart promptly at 8:30 am.

If your plans change and you are unable to join the hike, please cancel your reservation in the My Hikes Section of the BTC website.

Coach Trip: Skiers Horseshoe, Hikers McCrae Lake

Trip Information
Departure Time: 09:00
Return to City Time: 18:00
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup

Trip Activities
X-Country Ski ($0.01)
Snowshoe - McRae Lake ($0.01)
Snowshoe - Resort ($.01)

Optional Items
P/U at Hwy 400 & Major Mac ($.01)

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Coach Trips
Location (Google Maps): Horseshoe Resort

Hike Leader(s): Tim Wainwright, Roland Mark; George Lennon; Robin Crombie 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

Description

Join us for an awesome day of winter fun at Horseshoe Resort and in the beautiful McCrae Lake Conservation Reserve.

Cross-country skiers:  Glide through forests and fields on 30 km of trails groomed for classic and skate skiing. Classic ($49) and skate ski ($59)  rentals available. All cross-country skiing is self-guided. Ski passes are $35 per person.

Winter hikers: Join Roland and George for a fun guided hike in beautiful McCrae Lake Conservation Reserve. The group will be out all day and eat lunch on the trail. Depending on conditions you may need snowshoes, microspikes, or just boots. Option 2: Snowshoe with Tim and Robin on Horseshoe’s trails. Those staying on resort will need to purchase trail passes ($15); snowshoe rentals ($20) are available for those who stay on resort.

Reserve your rental equipment ahead of time at https://horseshoeresort.com/nordic-centre/cross-country-ski/

Trail fees will be collected in cash on the bus. We will leave the resort at 4 PM.

Departure 1: 9 AM, 10 York Mills Rd

Departure 2: 9:20 AM, HWY 400 and Major Mackenzie Dr Park and Ride

Please arrive at the pick-up location 15 minutes before departure. The bus waits for no one.

Policy for running this trip: To run this trip we need 40 registrants 8 days in advance. We may cancel the trip on short notice if there is substantial risk of trail or resort  closure due to major weather warnings. If there is enough snow to ski and conditions are marginal or better, we will go. Marginal conditions mean not ideal skiing conditions. For example, wet snow, a thin bumpy base, or some icy patches. If TBTC cancels the trip, we will refund your coach fare. No refund if you cancel.

Saturday Shorts: Cheltenham CANCELLED

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): This is a loop hike in Cheltenham. Starting from the Cheltenham Brickyards Trans Canada Trail parking lot on Mississauga Road, along the Trans Canada Trail, through Cheltenham and back to the Brickyards. A stop at the Cheltenham General Store will be included for a hot beverage.

Hike Leader(s): Lynn Dobson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 4.5 km

Description

This is a flat loop along the Trans Canada Trail and a stretch of the Credit River before coming into the village of Cheltenham. We will stop for a look see at the General Store – hot beverages available. Walking along a quiet residential street, we will return to our vehicles on Mississauga Road. One slight hill along the road.

Pine River Discovery Hike

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Second Line and 15 Sideroad in Mulmur Ontario. From Orangeville, head north on hwy #10 to hwy #89. Turn left and head west to county road #124. Turn right and head north to 15 Sideroad. Turn right and follow to 2nd line. Parking is on the east side of 2nd Line, just north of 15 Sideroad. Do not try and come across 15 sideroad from east to west. It is a snowmobile trail at this time of the year.

Hike Leader(s): Tom Thayer Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate
Distance: 6 km

Description

We will be exploring the winter wonders that the Pine River Nature Reserve offers during the winter.

This is a snowshoe hike so please be sure to bring your snowshoes.  Should the weather not behave and snow is not in abundance, we will still do the hike but icers will be required as there are icy patches within the reserve.

Bring snowshoes, icers, mitts, hats, food, and dress according to the weather.

Soup's On Hike - BV East Valley

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): 194700 Grey County Rd 13, Kimberley, ON N0C 1E0. Look for 3 white chairs on the front lawn.

Hike Leader(s): Glenda Collings Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Some steep sections
Length of Hike: Approx. 5 km

Description

SOUP’S ON!  Join us for a lovely snowshoe on the Bruce Trail, east side of the valley, followed by a warming lunch in Ed and Dale Stedman’s home.  They will provide the soup, plus coffee & tea and you’ll bring a sandwich, or your choice of accompaniment to go with it.  If you’d like to bring goodies to share for dessert, feel free!  Folks are welcome to show up just for the lunch, or conversely, just for the hike, or both.  If you are there just for lunch, please arrive between 12:00 and 12:30 p.m.  Depending on the conditions, we may use snowshoes, icers or just boots, so please come prepared. If you have any questions please contact beavervalleytrailactivities@gmail.com.  The hike leader will inform the group in the morning on Feb. 7  if weather conditions preclude the hike.  Hope to see you there!  Please car pool if possible.