Peninsula BT Makeup Hike (km 99.3 – km 117.8)

Hosting Club: Peninsula
Category: Peninsula BT Makeup Hike
Location (Google Maps):

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

Pace: Medium (3.0 – 4.5 km/h): A comfortable pace for most hikers with steady progress.
Terrain: Moderate: Rolling hills, mild slopes and rocky paths., Difficult: Steep ascents/descents, rocky scrambling, and some rugged escarpment paths.
Distance: ~19.4

Description

Cape Chin South Rd to Lindsay Rd 40

This hike is part of the Peninsula BT Makeup Hikes, intended for hikers completing missed sections of the Peninsula Bruce Trail. Each hike requires individual registration.

To hike the entire Peninsula Section, please register for the Full Peninsula End-to-End Series (single registration for all 10 hikes): https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/peninsula-end2end-in-10-series/2026-05-01/

Hikers may register for all 10 Makeup Hikes if they wish.

Expectations: Expect ~8 hours on the trail, depending on the terrain, weather, and group pace. The hike leader sets the pace, aiming for 3–4 km/h, and may adjust as needed for group ability and trail conditions. Breaks will be taken throughout the day.

For safety, participants must remain between the hike leader and the hike sweep at all times.

Fees:

• Fundraising: This hike is a fundraiser to support the Peninsula Bruce Trail Club’s volunteer-run hike program.

Participant Requirements

• Intermediate/experienced hikers with good fitness
• Proper hiking boots, layered clothing, wet weather gear
• Hiking poles recommended
• Bring: Lunch, snacks, water, bug spray

Transportation & Accommodations

• Car shuttle: Participants rotate as drivers; vehicles must be passenger-ready
• Accommodations: Book early; options include motels, campgrounds, hostels, and B&Bs

Note: Dogs are not permitted.

Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Park on King St near Center, just outside Veteran’s Memorial Park, Niagara-on-the-Lake

Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely <3 km/hr
Terrain: Easy: mostly flat, good footing
Distance: 6-7km

Description

Each Friday we will explore some history of Niagara-on-the-Lake while getting a moderate paced walk.  Discover where the Niagara River meets Lake Ontario. Experience the Heritage District, woods and the Niagara Parkway.

Some weeks may be totally on sidewalks and roads while others may include a mix of trail and paved pathways.

Great way to build up endurance for longer more strenuous hikes.

Plan to stay for conversation and a coffee at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Rd., NOTL

Bent Rim 2 Loop

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the small parking lot on 6th Line.

Hike Leader(s): Karen Bergmann Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 9 kms

Description

We will hike the Bent Rim 2 bike trail and back through the Halton Forest.  Meet at 9:15 (earlier if possible) in the small parking lot on 6th Line, about 3 kms north of Campbellville Rd.  Bring icers for your boots, in case there is still snow/ice.

Lindenwood to Lindenwood Pond loops(s)

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): NEW MEET LOCATION: Bruce Trail Parking Area on Lindenwood Road. Address : 363077 Lindenwood Rd, Kemble, ON N0H 1S0, Canada. Accessed from Grey County Road 17 north of Copper Kettle. Parking lot on the south side of Lindenwood Road.

Hike Leader(s): Carol Graham-Mullin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing., Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, There might be muddy sections., There might be sections with water on the trail.
Distance: 5 km approx

Description

UPDATE: New Meet Location: Parking Lot on Lindenwood Road. See address above. This will now be a loop(s) hike due to flooding at the south end of the Gap Side Trail.

Enjoy a spring hike with Carol linking the best of the Lindenwood properties.  Final serpentine route will be decided at trailhead. This relatively flat section features a significant erratic boulder, a pond, and a peaceful cedar forest . Bring water, snacks and expect some muddy conditions and early spring flowers !