Sydenham Bruce Trail E2E Run - Day 6 of 8 Only

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Sydenham, Peninsula
Category: Sydenham E2E Trail Run
Location (Google Maps): Day 6 of the E2E Trail Run of the Sydenham Bruce Trail section. Meeting at Woodford Community Centre.

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

Pace: Fast (5.5 – 7.0 km/h+): A quick pace maintained by experienced hikers or trail runners.
Terrain: Difficult: Steep ascents/descents, rocky scrambling, and some rugged escarpment paths.
Distance: About 23km

Description

This is a single-day registration – Day 6 of 8.

The Sydenham Bruce Trail Club (SBTC), in partnership with the Peninsula Bruce Trail Club (PBTC), is excited to offer its first-ever trail running Sydenham End-to-End series in 2026. Join the fun for one of the eight days in this trail running series! The trail running Sydenham E2E series will take place over 4 weekends and 8 days, starting at 7:30am. Below is the start and end location and estimated distance for this day (subject to change slightly). The group will meet at the end location, and carpool to the start of each day’s route. You are expected to participate in shuttling vehicles.

Please carefully read the details below to understand the logistics, costs, important notes, and fitness required for this challenge.

Sunday, May 24, 2026: Irish Block Rd BTC Parking to Woodford Community Centre; ~23km.

• When you register here, you are registering for only one day in the series. (You also have the option of registering for the whole series for $60 even if you aren’t able to make all eight days).
• These are group trail runs. It is not a race. It is not a hike. There may be a couple different pace groups that naturally form, but you will be expected to stay with a group and wait to regroup at key locations. Runners are expected to remain between the lead runner and the sweep at all times. Anticipate each day to be running for about 3+/- hours, at a pace ranging from 7-9 min./km.
• Participants are expected to have some experience trail running as this is difficult terrain. There are also some roads, and some active farm fields. In some locations throughout Sydenham, trail running will not be permitted near livestock. On roads, runners are expected to follow standard Highway Traffic Act regulations, crossing safely and running on the shoulder, in single file, facing oncoming traffic.
• Mandatory gear includes a whistle and minimum 250ml of water carrying capacity. Trail runners will need to carry their own water and fuel.
• At approximate mid-way points each day, there will be volunteer support arranged so you can fill up water bottles. Some snacks (e.g. oranges, bananas, pretzels, cookies, water) will be provided but please plan to be self-sufficient.
• Exercise care and caution and common sense on trails, especially when passing other trail users. Let others know you are coming and that you intend to pass. Headphones/earbuds are not permitted while participating in this group run.
• Participants must be age 16 years or older.
• Dogs are not permitted.
• This trail run is for BTC members only. To become a member, click here: https://brucetrail.org/.
• The designated meeting points will not incur any personal parking fees but parking space is limited. Participants are encouraged to car pool whenever possible.

The single day fee is $20. This fee covers snacks, vehicle shuttle, volunteer support, and a donation to the PBTC hike program. There is also an option to register for the whole series ($60).

As per BTC policy, no refunds will be considered 30 days before the series starts (not after April 1, 2026).

The trail run will go ahead rain or shine, however, in extremely inclement weather, a date may be cancelled and rescheduled, ideally prior to the May 31st finish date.

Car Hike: Jefferson Forest and Bond Lake (Richmond Hill)

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps):

1245 Bethesda Side Rd, Richmond Hill, ON L4E 1A2 ( Bethesda Trail Head Parking lot)

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)
Distance (km): 15-16 km

Description

Let’s roll the hills of the Jefferson Forest and around the Bond Lake. Every week we hike in Jefferson Forest, located in the heart of Richmond Hill, it boasts numerous hiking trails. This 3.5 hour hike can range from 14 to 15 kilometres, depending on the weather conditions. Remember to bring water, snacks, hiking boots, poles, and your camera. Not recommended for beginners. Park in the free Bethesda parking lot and avoid parking along the road. Dress appropriately for the weather. Difficulty Level: 2 (Moderate).

Please arrive @7:45AM for start of 8:00AM.

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

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Sunny Sundays - Chuck & Pat Grant Side Trail Loop

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet in the Metcalfe Rock parking lot on 10 Line, just south of km 27.9, Map 25, Edition 31, check Google Maps in hike listing for coordinates

Hike Leader(s): Mike Arkless Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Some rocky footing, Some steep sections
Length of Hike: 9 km with possible add on of Metcalfe Crevice Side Trail.

Description

This is a favourite loop hike in Beaver Valley.  We will be hiking in the Duncan Crevice Caves Provincial Nature Reserve, with a visit to Pinnacle Rock.  If we wish, we can finish the morning off the morning with a scramble through the short 190 metre Metcalfe Crevice Side Trail, an amazing spot.  Please ensure you arrive at 8:15 a.m for an 8:30 a.m. start.  Bring water and snacks. We’ll have a couple of short breaks and a mid hike break for snacks.  Dress appropriately for the weather and trail conditions. Bring sunscreen and insect repellent or protective covering like a bug hat and long sleeves.  You can use the “Click here to contact the hike leader” option in the hike listing if you have any questions.

Cancelled for your safety 🇨🇦 HISTORIC HIKE - LAURA SECORD LEGACY TRAIL PART 2 - NIAGARA COLLEGE TO DECEW HOUSE HERITAGE PARK, THOROLD - 17 KM

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 9:30 am, Decew House Heritage Park, 2370 Decew Rd, Thorold, ON L0S 1E6, coordinates coordinates 43.107612, -79.249647. 
We will car shuttle from there to the start of the hike. 

Hike Leader(s): Jeanette Vincent 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)
Distance (km): 17km

Description

NIAGARA COLLEGE TO DECEW HOUSE HERITAGE PARK, THOROLD – 17 KM

About the historic hike (part 2): This hike is part 2 of the series of 2 hikes. We will hike Laura Secord Legacy Trail, a modern day approximation of Laura’s actual route from her homestead in Queenston to DeCew House in Thorold where she delivered her fateful message to Lt. Fitzgibbon on June 22, 1813. Divided into five distinct stages and encompassing everything from ancient forested trails, a college, universities to modern city sidewalks and urban parks, to meadows, climbing the escarpment, valley descents, crossing bridges and finishing on the Bruce Trail to Laura’s final destination Decew House Heritage Park. The 32km trail route was developed based on historical authenticity, safety, and natural ambiance.
We will end Laura’s journey exploring the Thorold’s Indigenous Unity Garden which includes the First Nations Peace Monument celebrating our relationship to the Indigenous community in the Niagara Region.
Congratulations on your successful completion of the Laura Secord Legacy Trail!

“Laura Secord – Walk Into History” – background on Laura to outline Laura’s remarkable effort to warn a British officer about an impending attack by the invading American forces. – the impact that this one person had on the War of 1812. – the effort to commemorate Laura’s 32 km “walk” 200 years later (2013) and Bob Rennie’s involvement in the Secord Walk commemoration and unveiling of the related First Nations memorial near the DeCew house. Bob will deliver the talk in a War of 1812 uniform similar to that of Lt James Ftitzgibbon (the officer Laura went to warn).

About the guest: Bob Rennie UE is an amateur historian and historical living history reenactor.  Bob has given many presentations on various aspects of Canada’s early history and spends much of his time at War of 1812 enactments and commemorations. He is a quest speaker at the GVTA (Grand Valley Trails Association) AGM, Tuesday May, 12, 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Forest Heights branch of the Kitchener Public Library. Bob will speak from 7:30 to 8:30pm.

Invasive Plant Removal

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Leisurely
Location (Google Maps): 85 Park Rd S, Grimsby, ON

Hike Leader(s): Michele Altobelli Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely <3 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate: some hills and some poor footing
Distance: 4km

Description

Join us to HELP FILL THE CRIB!!

We will gather on Park Road, hike in from Ridge Road pulling invasive plants such as garlic mustard and greater celandine along the way (reusable grocery bags or garbage bags work well). Once at the crib location, we will dump our bags, continue pulling in that area for a while, dump again, then hike back out. Plenty of native spring plants to admire along the way – reducing invasive plants will give these species a chance to thrive!

• you must register and submit a completed waiver for this hike
• Students under 16 MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian on this hike (please refer to the BTC link https://brucetrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/VOL.05.01_Minors_Volunteering_Policy_-_Approved_February_2016.pdf )
• 16 or more but under 18? Bring a waiver signed by a guardian.
• students wishing to receive community service hours (4Hours) MUST bring service forms from school.
• Please wear clothes for work – long pants tucked into socks, appropriate footwear (no sandals), long sleeves and work gloves
• please bring empty bags for collecting
• THANK YOU for your interest!