Cancelled - Peninsula BT Makeup Hike (km 117.8 – km 139.5)

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

Hike Leader(s): Kathleen Stahlbaum & 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: Difficult: Steep ascents/descents, rocky scrambling, and some rugged escarpment paths.
Distance: ~26.6

Description

Lindsay Rd 40 to Halfway Log dump

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 ~9 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:

• Registration fee does not include Bruce Peninsula National Park entry fees and  parking 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.

Car Hike: Jefferson Forest/Bond Lake

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
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), Variable
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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CANCELLED - Glen Cross to Riverside Woods

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet roadside at 9:15 on Second Line, south of Hockley Valley.

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

Meeting roadside at 9:15 on Second Line, we will carpool to Fourth Line and hike back. The trail takes us through the forest and the grounds of the Hockley Valley Resort, across a golf course and bike trails, down to Second Line. We will continue into Riverside Woods and hike a loop along the side trails there, back to the cars.

Bring sufficient water and a snack, as needed, as well as bug spray/bug net.

Geology Hike and Badge Series - Boundary Bluffs

Hosting Club: Peninsula
Category: Geology Hike
Location (Google Maps): Boundary Bluffs

Hike Leader(s): Beth Gilhespy Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2.0 – 3.0 km/h): A relaxed pace with frequent breaks and a focus on enjoyment.
Terrain: Moderate: Rolling hills, mild slopes and rocky paths.
Distance: 5.2

Description

Join the adventure and earn the inaugural Peninsula Geology Badge! Over a stretch of 13 hikes and a couple of extra stops, we will explore the fascinating geology of the Peninsula to learn about the rocks, the shoreline features, glaciation, fossils and all things earthy. The 13 hikes are from the book “Walking Through Time – Exploring the Geology of the Saugeen (Bruce) Peninsula”. Having a copy will give you a lot of great information, but you do not have to purchase the book to attend and enjoy the hikes. Just bring your curiosity! We will make sure to hit all the locations that qualify for the beautiful new Walking Through Time – Saugeen (Bruce) Peninsula geology hike badge. If you would like to purchase a book I will have some available on the hikes, or you can pick one up from the BTC Head Office, at Ginger Press in Owen Sound, Suntrail Source for Adventure in Hepworth, the Shop at 84 Main in Lion’s Head and at Reader’s Haven in Tobermory.

You are welcome to come on just a few of the hikes or on all of them, and the dates and hikes are as follows:

Date                                         Geology Hike                                                             km

Saturday May 2, 2026         Colpoy’s Bay                                                               9.0

Saturday May 9, 2026         Gravelly Point (am) and Rural Rocks (pm)         8.6

Saturday May 16, 2026       Malcolm Bluff                                                             7.3

Sunday May 17, 2026          White Bluff/Smokey Head                                     11.8

Sunday May 24, 2026        Crooked Toe Road                                                     5.5

Sunday May 31, 2026         Hope Bay                                                                     8.1

Sunday June 14, 2026        Boundary Bluffs                                                         5.2

Saturday July 4, 2026        Cape Dundas                                                              6.2

Saturday July 11, 2026        Beth Gilhespy Side Trail                                          7.6

Saturday August 8, 2026    Lion’s Head                                                               11.0

Saturday August 15, 2026   Dyer’s Bay Loops                                                      7.5

Saturday August 22, 2026   North Saugeen (Bruce) Shoreline                        8.0

Meeting times will vary depending on the hike, but will generally be some time between 9 am and 10 am. Information on exact meeting times and locations will be sent out a few days prior to the hike.

Toronto Urban Badge Hike - 7/7

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): East Don Trail

Hike Leader(s): Brian Rideout Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat
Distance (km): 9 km

Description

Please join me at the south east corner of Overlea Blvd and Don Mills Rd by 10 AM.  We will hike south on the Don Trail to the Distillery District (km 62.4 to km 71.4).  Here is an online map with km markings of our route for all 7 hikes for the Toronto Urban Badge: https://onthegomap.com/s/c2c1hf3n

Please make sure you bring at least 2 liters of water, a lunch, bug spray and sunscreen.

POSTPONED: GeoHike - Ball's Falls Conservation Area

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Geology
Location (Google Maps): 3292 Sixth Avenue, Lincoln, ON

Hike Leader(s): Kristin Hanson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely <3 km/hr
Terrain: Easy: mostly flat, good footing
Distance: 2.0

Description

POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER. Look at 438 million years of geologic history and discover why early settlers chose Balls Falls to establish their industrial base.  Learn about the formation of the Niagara Escarpment, how glaciation contributed to formation of the valleys and waterfalls, and how the landscape continues to change.  We will depart from the Ball’s Falls visitor center – meet at the GeoPoint sign just east of the main doors.  We will then follow the short Switchback Trail down into the valley and take the Cataract Trail to the Upper Falls.  We will hike along Twenty Mile Creek as it makes its way over the Niagara Escarpment into the Village and get a great view of the Lower Falls.  We will use a slow pace and stop and discuss geology along the way.  It will only take us 1 hour to cover the distance.  When we arrive at the Lower Falls we will stop to enjoy it, so bring a snack.  There are washrooms near the village.  We will return to the parking lot and visitor center, where there are washrooms and water fountains.

Note there is an entrance/parking fee of $15per car but a NPCA parking pass covers this fee; passes may be available to checkout from local libraries

Fabulous Fen Flora!

Hosting Club: Peninsula
Category: Botany Hike
Location (Google Maps): Petrel Point Nature Reserve

Hike Leader(s): Marg Glendon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2.0 – 3.0 km/h): A relaxed pace with frequent breaks and a focus on enjoyment.
Terrain: Easy: Flat forested sections or lowland trails.
Distance: ~2 km

Description

Explore Nature’s Garden of Wildflowers and Orchids with Nature Conservancy Canada’s (NCC) Jacob Kloeze, Acting Program Director Midwestern Ontario and Alex Duszczyszyn, Assistant Conservation Biologist at Ontario Nature’s Petrel Point Nature Reserve on Monday, June 15th. Rain date – Tuesday, June 16th.

This pretty nature reserve managed by Ontario Nature is home to many native wildflowers, orchids, ferns and carnivorous plants. Due to the unique conditions in this Great Lakes Coastal Meadow Marsh, special plants have adapted to live in this environment. Learn about the  characteristics of this ecosystem and how these plants depend on it for survival.

Several orchid and fern species thrive here. During this hike you will learn about orchid viewing etiquette, definition of an orchid and our responsibility to protect them. Observations on this hike, will qualify toward earning the PBTC Orchid and Fern badges: https://pbtc.ca/badges/

John Grandy, neighbour and local conservationist will also join us to share historical highlights of this unique property.

This “walk-and-talk” hike is a loop hike meandering through the nature reserve on terrain which is generally flat, mostly boardwalk with some natural, uneven forest hiking trail.  Boardwalks can be slippery when wet. Be prepared to walk approximately 2 km. Hike duration will be about 1 ½ -2 hours.

Please bring a light back pack with snacks and water.  Wear a hat, long-sleeved sun protective clothing, and sturdy hiking boots. Be prepared for flying insects. Bring a net hat and insect repellent.

Bring binoculars and/or a camera. If planning to post photos or using your I-Naturalist app, please turn off your location identifiers.

If you have reference sheets or books – bring them along. Excellent local references include the Orchids of Bruce Grey and Ferns of Bruce Grey County, available through Owen Sound Field Naturalists. You may also want to view the BTC webinar Spring Ephemerals: https://brucetrail.org/events/#webinars .

If you wish to linger longer, there are a few benches placed along the boardwalk.

Thank you to Ontario Nature for protecting this beautiful nature reserve

GeoHike - Ball's Falls Conservation Area

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Geology
Location (Google Maps):

3292 Sixth Avenue, Lincoln, ON

Hike Leader(s): Kristin Hanson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely <3 km/hr
Terrain: Easy: mostly flat, good footing
Distance: 2.0

Description

Look at 438 million years of geologic history and discover why early settlers chose Balls Falls to establish their industrial base.  Learn about the formation of the Niagara Escarpment, how glaciation contributed to formation of the valleys and waterfalls, and how the landscape continues to change.  We will depart from the Ball’s Falls visitor center – meet at the GeoPoint sign just east of the main doors.  We will then follow the short Switchback Trail down into the valley and take the Cataract Trail to the Upper Falls.  We will hike along Twenty Mile Creek as it makes its way over the Niagara Escarpment into the Village and get a great view of the Lower Falls.  We will use a slow pace and stop and discuss geology along the way.  It will only take us 1 hour to cover the distance.  When we arrive at the Lower Falls we will stop to enjoy it, so bring a snack.  There are washrooms near the village.  We will return to the parking lot and visitor center, where there are washrooms and water fountains.

Note there is an entrance/parking fee of $15per car but a NPCA parking pass covers this fee; passes may be available to checkout from local libraries

Sydenham END to END Stained Glass Fundraiser Badge plus Sydenham Side Trail Badge plus Sydenham Walking Through Time Badge - June 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, and 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Sydenham
Category: Stained Glass Badge End to End Fundraiser Hike
Location (Google Maps): Sydenham Bruce Trail Club – Stained Glass Badge; Side Trails Badge and Walking Through Time Badge – 12 day hike – (2x6days).
We are meeting in the parking lot at Blantyre on the first morning. East side of Grey Rd 12
Registered participants will receive a WhatsApp invitation (optional)which can be used for photo share and other pertinent information.

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: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Main trail is about 170km; Side Trails are 117km. Some parts will have to be hiked twice. The total will be divided across the 12 days of hiking as equitably as possible.

Description

Please read all information contained in this hike description before registering for this series of hikes. You cannot show up to participate without first registering. There will be a WhatsApp invitation to join for this multi day/series hike. This 2×6 day hiking series is for endurance hikers. Please know your physical limit before signing up. If you are unable to finish a days’ hike, you will need to find your way back to your vehicle and resources are limited in this section of trail.

You will earn your 1 – Sydenham Stained-glass fundraiser badge, 2 – Side Trail badge and 3 – Walking Through Time badge (the 3rd badge will be earned simultaneously with permission from the Sydenham Hike Director), and if you are collecting the secret codes, we can assist with that too since some of them are on the side trails and we will be covering all of the side trails.

This is a car shuttle hike series – everyone will be asked to volunteer to participate fairly and in rotation. If you come to the hike with 2 people in your car, your vehicle goes into rotation twice. Please ensure your vehicle has at least 4 useable seatbelts including the driver’s. Please, no food or drink in other people’s vehicles unless you have permission.

The hikes are early to start and will move at a steady pace. A clothing adjustment, morning break, lunch break and an afternoon break will all be built into the day’s hike. Bio-breaks are as you need them, please let the sweep know who will wait for you. We hike as a group so it is important to keep pace with the person in front of you. If there are any health concerns, please communicate them to the hike leader ahead of time, privately. Please sign up with the intention of being present on each day. If your schedule means you absolutely must miss a couple of days, please let the Hike Leader know a week in advance of our start date through the link on this form.

Please bring at least 2l of water, snacks, lunch, sunscreen, hat, bug spray, first aid kit and poles if you use them and anything else you need for a long day-hike.

If your schedule changes and you cannot make it, please remove yourself from registration to allow someone else to join.

To cancel your registration, here  is a step by step:
– Sign into your account on the BTC website
– Click on My Hikes under your account
– This will take you to a list of hikes you have registered for
– Scroll down to the appropriate hike and cursor over to the far right hand column under the Action column.
– Click Cancel under the hike you wish to cancel

Optional, but recommended is purchasing the book associated with the Walking Through Time badge which is available through the BTC store or other retailers listed here. https://walkingthroughtime.ca/home/how-to-buy

A specific schedule will be provided to all registered participants via email in May about a month before we start. It will incorporate all the side trails that are required as well as all geology stops. Some side trail hiking will take place after we finish hiking the main trail. Please note, it might be possible that we will need one or two more days to complete these shorter pieces. Daily distances might be up to 30km occasionally.

Members $50 Non-members $70 – Proceeds go the Sydenham Bruce Trail Club to maintain the trail infrastructure. The costs include your badges, the guidance and all logistics.

There are no refunds within 30 days of the hike start date.

If you have any questions, please click the link on this form for the Hike Leader.

Refunds: https://brucetrail.org/paid-hike-refund-policy/

Radial lines, waterfalls and lattes - RESCHEDULED FROM JUNE 10

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot behind St. John’s Anglican Church. 272 Wilson Street East. Enter off Halson Street and park by the entrance to the trail.

Hike Leader(s): Kathy Rymal Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 9.5 km

Description

We will begin our hike behind the St. John’s Anglican Church graveyard at the entrance to the Ancaster Radial Line Trail.  After a smooth, flat, 3 km walk along the trail and Filman Road we meet up with the Bruce Trail (rugged and steep) which takes us down into Tiffany Falls (poles recommended!) over to Sherman and Canterbury Falls and back along the Heritage Trail to Wilson Street.  Heading back up Wilson we will pass both the Trails Cafe and the Caniche French Bakery for optional croissants, treats, sandwiches etc.

Water, snacks and bug spray recommended.

Silver Creek

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet roadside on Fallbrook Trail at 9:15 am

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: 7 kms

Description

Meeting roadside on Fallbrook Trail at Silver Creek Conservation Area, we will hike the Roberts Side Trail to the main trail almost to Tenth Line.  Turning back along the main trail to the Irwin Quarry Side Trail and to the cars. This hike has some rocky spots and a few hilly bits.  Come with sufficient water as well as bug spray/bug net.

WEDNESDAY WALKERS - Duncan Crevice and Pinnacle Rock

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet in the small parking lot of Duncan Crevice Caves Provincial Nature Reserve on the 9th Sideroad near Duncan. km 33.3, map 25, Edition 31

Hike Leader(s): Margaret Yaraskavitch Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Some rocky footing
Length of Hike: 4.4 km

Description

This hike takes us along a pleasant flat forest pathway to the impressive Duncan Crevices. There’s a walk along a field and then it’s on to the massive Pinnacle Rock. We then return to our original parking lot. Please bring water.

Rosie's Cakewalk

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Organized Hike
Location (Google Maps): Tim Horton’s, First Street, Collingwood

Hike Leader(s): Flo Kusiak Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

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

Description

This is a 2-hike day. You can choose between the two hikes. This is the easier, shorter hike. We will drive to km 14.1 to park on the 9/10 Sideroad and begin hiking. We will hike north to km 16 and meet the faster, longer hikers at the picnic table. After Cake and a visit, we will retrace our steps and return to our cars. Please bring water and a snack. The Club provides the cake!
Hike registration is preferred but all are welcome to meet at Tim’s.

Boyd’s Crevices

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): 11th Concession – north of 83.9 km where the road intersects the Owen Sound Rail Trail. BTC Map #32.

Hike Leader(s): Ian Mills

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, There might be muddy sections., There might be sections with water on the trail.
Distance: 5+ km

Description

In and out hike to the giant dolostone blocks where we will have a quick break for snacks. Proper hiking footwear required and a walking stick may be helpful. BTC Map #32.

CANCELLED - Halton Agreement Forest - using All Trails to navigate your hike

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the corner of 10 Side Road and 4th Line at 9:15 am.

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: 8 kms

Description

You’d like to explore new trails but aren’t sure of where you’re going?  This hike will provide experience and tips on how to navigate hikes using the All Trails app.  Be sure to download it and come prepared to participate in navigating the unmarked trails of the Halton Agreement Forest.

Cancelled - Toronto Islands Evening Walk

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps):

Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, by the gate to the Wards Island Ferry. Please arrive 20 minutes prior to departure to check in with hike leader.

From Union Station take the LRT and get off at the stop Ferry Docks.Walk up to the Ferry Docks on Queens Quay West, street level. at the foot of Bay Street.

Hike Leader(s): Miriam Stevens Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2-3 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Level 1 (Easy – mostly on flat, well maintained trails with hard-packed surface)
Distance (km): 6-9 km

Description

** Cancelled due to unsettled weather **

This evening’s walk is cancelled due to the unsettled weather conditions. 

After a day’s work come and “cool off” on the Toronto Islands free of fumes and traffic. Enjoy the view of the city skyline and Toronto’s beautiful island parkland.
Pack a dinner for a sit down picnic. Also bring a warm jacket and flashlight.
Return fare ticket for the ferry is $9.57 for adults, $6.15 for seniors
Please check the hike schedule for weather related cancellations (hike will be updated by 11:00 AM day of the hike if any changes)
Toronto Island evening hikes will take place every Thursday in May and June 2026.
Same time and same meeting place. No preregistration is required – just show up at the ferry docks at 5:40 PM and sign in with the hike leader. 

WEEKNIGHT RAINBOW HIKE: Escarpment Rail Trail - Japanese Interval Walking

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Rainbow Hike
Location (Google Maps): Top of Wentworth Stairs at Mountain Brow West Park, Hamilton

Hike Leader(s): Doug O’Neill Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 8 KM APPROX

Description

Everyone is welcome on this uber-friendly, all-inclusive 2SLGBTQAI+ Rainbow Hike.
Tonight’s hike, mostly along the Bruce Trail Rail Trail (close to downtown), includes an (optional) intro to Japanese interval walking (Nihon-shiki)—which we’ll try for at east one 30-minute segment. The rest of the evening you simply walk at your regular pace.

Trail description: It’s 90% flat. The steep bit, you ask? Climbing Margate Stairs and descending Wentworth Stairs.
How it works:
• Alternate 3 minutes of brisk walking (enough to raise your heart rate and make talking difficult) with 3 minutes of slower, recovery walking
• One cycle = 6 minutes; we’ll repeat it five times for a total of 30 minutes
• If everyone agrees, we’ll try another 30-minute interval toward the end of our evening hike.
• No one gets left behind 🙂

Meeting point & route:
•We’ll meet at the TOP of Wentworth Stairs (one block below Concession Street) at Mountain Park, along Mountain Brow. From there, we’ll:
• Walk down Wentworth Stairs
• Join the Bruce Trail Rail Trail at Charlton Avenue
• Follow the flat trail east to Margate Stairs
• Up the stairs to Mountain Brow, hike west along top of escarpment back to where we started.

What to bring:
Bring water (750 ml) and energizing snacks—especially if you don’t eat beforehand. Insect repellent and sunblock also recommended. Sturdy shoes or runners are recommended.

Parking details:
Some parking on Mountain Park Avenue near Juravinski Hospital in a few designated areas. Or try the Shoppers DrugMart Parking lot at Concession & Wentworth, or along Concession.

Coming by transit: From downtown, take Route 23, 24 or 25 up the mountain and get off at Shoppers DrugMart at the corner of Concession and Wentworth. The meeting spot is a 4-minute walk from there.

Everyone gets a Bruce Trail Rainbow Badge! Again, this is NOT a high-intensive evening. The Japanese interval walking is 30-minutes of the hike.

“Click here to contact Hike Leader” on this form.

Haulage Trail with Fireman's Park

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the upper parking lot of Fireman’s Park, Dorchester and Mountain Rds, Niagara Falls

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

Pace: Medium 3- 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy: mostly flat, good footing
Distance: 5-6km

Description

This urban walk with take us along the Haulage Trail, along St Paul and through Caliguiro Estates back to Fireman’s Park.

9:00 am Niagara on the Lake Tour & Some Yoga + Summer Solstice Garden Party!

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps):

Veteran’s Memorial Park, park just outside the park on King St.

Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely <3 km/hr

Distance: 5 km

Description

Enjoy the benefits of pausing for a yoga practice as we tour through the trails, parkland and Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake. No mat required. Movement will focus on a flow of standing poses designed especially for hikers. Following our hike, you are invited to Robin’s garden for a summer solstice celebration (location will be emailed to registrants the day before). Please bring a mug and a chair, and you are welcome to bring finger food. This will be a zero-waste gathering!

Afternoon Hike - Rattlesnake Conservation Area

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Afternoon/Evening Hikes
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 4:15 at Rattlesnake Conservation Area in the first (upper) parking lot (reserve your time at conservationhalton.ca).

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

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 6 kms

Description

Meet at 4:15 at Rattlesnake Conservation Area in the first (upper) parking lot (reserve your time at conservationhalton.ca). We will hike along the side trails for about 6 kms. This is a fairly easy hike.

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)
Distance (km): 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 east 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 minute snack stop

•Stay on designated trails at all time

What to Bring and Wear:

•Hiking Boots and poles (recommended) and be prepared for the ticks on the trail, keep your bug spray handy.

•At least 2 liters of water

•Your favorite snacks (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).

8:30 a.m. Dog Pack Walk

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Dog Pack Walk
Location (Google Maps): Woodend Conservation Area- Park at Taylor Road entrance

Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

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

Description

This dog pack walk is a structured group walk where dogs and their handlers walk together on-lead in a natural environment. It promotes exercise, calm socialization and exposure to other dogs and people in a safe, controlled setting. We will meet at the Taylor Road parking area and follow the Wetland Ridge Side Trail out to the main trail and follow the main trail back to the parking area. Dogs must be kept on-lead and under control at all times. Please bring water and treats for you and your dog.

Geology Hike #8 (Indian Falls) & #11 (Lindenwood)

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Geology Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Indian Falls Conservation Area parking lot accessed from Grey Road 1.

Hike Leader(s): Jeannine Kralt 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, Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing., There might be muddy sections., There might be sections with water on the trail.
Distance: 4.2 km combined

Description

This is a combination of 2 hikes as described in “Walking Through Time” , Beth Gilhespy’s book that explores the geology of the Niagara Escarpment in the  Sydenham Bruce Trail section. We will park and meet at the first hike (1.6 km loop): Indian Falls, accessed from the Grey Sauble Conservation Area parking lot. This trail features a magnificent example of the falls tumbling over layers of rock from the Manitoulin dolostone layer down to Queenston shale. (This is not on the Bruce Trail, but is part of the GSCA trails.) At times this trail is closed due to slippery conditions, so this part of our hike will be decided at the parking lot on the day of the hike.

We will then carpool from this location a short distance north to our second hike of the day, # 11 Lindenwood Nature Reserve. The parking lot ( 44.685276  -80.995970 ) is located on Lindenwood Road between Grey Road 17 and Grey Road 1. This is a loop hike of 2.6 km featuring impressive erratic boulders, a prime example of an alvar and a newly constructed donor arch recognizing the generosity of our Bruce Trail supporters.

Bring water and a pack lunch to enjoy between the hikes .  Beth’s Sydenham geology book and others will be available for purchase (cash, or etransfer). A Sydenham Bruce Trail Geology Badge has been developed. Details can be shared from hike leader during hike.

Ferns on the Trail - Part of Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club’s Discovering Nature Series

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Iroquoia BTC Naturalist Hike Series : Discovering Nature, One Hike at a Time.
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 10:15 am at the Pear Tree parking lot on 15 Side Road at Speyside.

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

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6 kms

Description

Would you like to learn more about the Ferns you see along the trail? This is the hike for you! Rhiannon Carruthers, Bruce Trail Conservancy Volunteer Coordinator, is our BTC knowledge expert on Ferns (and other plants). On this hike, Rhiannon will identify various Ferns and tell us how to identify them and how they reproduce.
If you’d like to brush up on your ferns prior to the hike, you may wish to view The Fascinating World of Ferns BTC YouTube Webinar Rhiannon hosted. Here is a link: https://youtu.be/flKIyVdbyWQ?si=9c06TbNdo8glbxro

We will meet in the Pear Tree parking lot on 15 Side Road at Speyside and hike the main trail, Al Shaw Side Trail and into the St. Helena Forest, back to the cars. Although the hike is just under 6 kms, we will be stopping along the way, so the hike will take about 2 hours.  Bring bug spray and bug net as this area can be buggy.

Stargazing and Evening Hike

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Organized Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.

Hike Leader(s): Robert Johnston Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 5Km

Description

RESCHEDULED FROM 28 MARCH 2026. Join us this spring for our first Blue Mountains Bruce Trail Club Stargazing hike event. This is a evening hike followed by viewing of night sky features at the E.C. Carr Astronomical Observatory. We will meet behind Tim Hortons on First Street in Collingwood and carpool to the Observatory off Blue Mountains 6th Sideroad in Loree. LEAVING TIM’S AT 7:45PM. Should get us to observatory by 8:15. There we will hike a loop around the Margaret Paull Sidetrail returning to the observatory approximately 9:30 for light refreshments and viewing of night sky objects. There will be a host astronomer on site from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada to direct this activity. Note sunset is at 9:10 PM so our hike will be in low light conditions. There is a $25 fee ($30 for non-members) to cover the observatory rental cost and refreshments. This hike is weather dependent and in overcast or rainy conditions may be cancelled and rescheduled for a future date.