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3 | 4  Niagara E2E #1: Queenston to Woodend 9:00 AM-3:45 PM 09/04/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/niagara-e2e-1-queenston-to-woodend/2023-09-04/ Hike open to BTC Members only. Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Entrance to the Woodend Conservation Area off Taylor Road. Km 16.7 BTC Map 2. Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 16.7 kms Description
Join us for the first in a series of 5 hikes to complete the Niagara Section. This a shuttle hike so please bring a garbage bag and change of footwear for the end of the hike. Be ready for War of 1812 trivia, a song or too and the Screaming Tunnel. Please bring 3L of water, a snack, a lunch, bug spray and sunscreen.
| 5  Splitrock and Lookout Side Trails 9:30 AM-12:30 PM 09/05/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/splitrock-and-lookout-side-trails-3/2023-09-05/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land Section, Map 19. Meet at BTC Splitrock parking lot on the East side of 2nd Line EHS, Mono, about 1.5 km north of 25 Sideroad. Hike Leader(s): Inge Eckerich, Les Babbage, Julie Daley, Tony Evangelista Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: Longer Hike 7 km; Shorter hike: 2.5 km Description
We will hike the Split Rock, 2nd Line EHS, Walter Tovell and Lookout Side Trails. The hike will end at 25 Sideroad where we will car pool back to the Split Rock parking lot. The short hike will include the Split Rock and Ralph Tremills Side Trails. Bring water and snacks.
| 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 - Niagara E2E #2: Woodend to DeCew Falls
9:00 AM-4:30 PM 09/09/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/niagara-e2e-2-woodend-to-decew-falls/2023-09-09/ Hike open to BTC Members only. Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Morningstar Mill parking lot off DeCew Road. 2714 DeCew Road, St. Catharines, L2R 6P7. Just to the east of km 34.2 BTC Map 3. Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 18.2 kms Description
Join us on this shuttle hike from Woodend to DeCew Falls taking in the main trail and the Morningstar Side Trail. Expect a lot of mud given the wet summer we have had. Please bring an extra set of footwear and a garbage bag for your shoes for the ride at the end of the hike. Please also bring 3L of water, a snack, a lunch, bug spray and sunscreen.
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10 - Niagara E2E #3: DeCew Falls to Louth Conservation Area
9:00 AM-5:00 PM 09/10/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/niagara-e2e-3-decew-falls-to-louth-conservation-area/2023-09-10/ Hike open to BTC Members only. Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Louth Conservation Area parking lot. Enter from Staff Avenue, 500 m north of Pelham Road (Regional Road 69). Just south of km 52.2 BTC Map 3. Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 19 kms Description
Join us on this shuttle hike from DeCew Falls to Louth CA passing through Short Hills PP. We will take in Terrace Creek Falls, Swayze Falls and Rockway Falls. Mud is guaranteed so please bring a garbage bag and an extra pair of footwear for the ride back. Please also bring 3L of water, a snack, a lunch, bug spray and sunscreen.
| 11 | 12 - Kilgore/Pine River Valley Side Trail /Carl Alexander Side Trail
9:30 AM-12:30 PM 09/12/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/kilgore-pine-river-valley-side-trail-carl-alexander-side-trail/2023-09-12/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land Section; Map 20. Meet at Superburger (northwest corner of Hwy 10 and 89) at 9:00 AM or at roadside parking on Centre Rd, just south of River Rd (KM 34.9) at 9:15 AM. Hike Leader(s): Inge Eckerich, Julie Daley, Tony Evangelista, Les Babbage Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: Long hike: 6.5 km, Short hike: 3.4 KM Description
We will hike from Kilgorie, on main trail to Pine River Valley Side Trail, Carl Alexander Side Trail return to Main Trail and take Kilgorie Side trail back to parking at Kilgorie. Short hike will skip Pine River valley and Carl Alexander Side Trails and take main trail and kilgorie side trail back to parking at Kilgorie.
| 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 - Eco Hike Series – Identifying Birds, Plants, Trees
10:00 AM-12:00 PM 09/16/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/eco-hike-series-identifying-birds-plants-trees-2/2023-09-16/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Split Rock Narrows Parking Lot on 2nd Line EHS, Mono Cliffs Park, Mono, Ontario Hike Leader(s): Margery Cruise Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5 km Description
We will hike along the side trails identifying trees, as well as any birds or plants of interest. Optional to use apps on your phone. https://dufferinbrucetrailclub.org/whats-your-reason-to-hike-at-splitrock-narrows/ Also, there is a treasure hunt for children. To download the map ahead of time: https://dufferinbrucetrailclub.org/childrens-treasure-hike/
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17 - Niagara E2E #4: Louth Conservation Area to Quarry Road
9:00 AM-4:30 PM 09/17/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/niagara-e2e-4-louth-conservation-area-to-quarry-road/2023-09-17/ Hike open to BTC Members only. Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Where the Bruce Trail crosses Quarry Road at km 67.9 BTC Map 4. Just north of Quarry Road and Fly Road (County Road 73). Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 16 kms Description
Join us on a shuttle hike on the main trail taking in Balls Falls in the Jordan Valley and Cave Springs. Slippery muddy sections guaranteed. Please bring a garbage bag and an extra set of footwear for the ride back. Please also bring 3L of water, a snack, a lunch, bug spray and sunscreen.
| 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 - Rock Hill/Oliver Creek Loops
9:30 AM-12:30 PM 09/23/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/rock-hill-oliver-creek-loops/2023-09-23/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land, Map 20. Meet at Rock Hill parking lot on 1st Line Mulmur, just south of 10 Sideroad (Km 29.4). Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 8.4 km Description
Come check out the early fall colours in Walker’s Woods, one of the Bruce Trail’s finest mature forests, then visit the many crevices of Rock Hill Park. We will hike loops including Main Trail, Oliver Creek and Moss Haven Side Trails, then a loop consisting of Main Trail and Rock Hill Park Side Trail. Option to drop out after 6.8 km. Bring water, snacks.
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24 | 25 | 26 - Peter Beecham Side Trail
9:30 AM-1:00 PM 09/26/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/peter-beecham-side-trail/2023-09-26/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): (Google Maps) Caledon Hills Section, Map 18. Meet at roadside parking on 4th Line East, Mono 1.5 km north of 5 Sideroad. Hike Leader(s): Tony Evangelista, Les Babbage, Inge Eckerick, Julie Daley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Strenuous
Distance: Long Hike 8.3 km Short Hike 5km or 2.7 km Description
From roadside parking at km 55.1, we will hike west via the Peter Beecham Side Trail until we reach the Vineyard View Side Tail (km 59.1). At this point, we will retrace our steps and return to the parking lot connecting with the Griffith Ravine Side Trail along the way. There will be two opportunities for participants to enjoy a shorter hike during the trip. Hikers can join the Griffith Ravine Side Trail at km 56.3 and return to the parking lot. (2.7 km hike) Or after reaching 3rd Line East, hikers can turn back along the Main Trail and via the Griffith Ravine Side Trail return to their cars. (5 km hike) Bring water, lunch, snacks, and sunscreen. Hiking poles are recommended.
| 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 - Niagara E2E #5: Quarry Road to Grimsby
9:00 AM-4:30 PM 09/30/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/niagara-e2e-5-quarry-road-to-grimsby/2023-09-30/ Hike open to BTC Members only. Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Grimsby Lions Community Pool. Enter at 1 Elm Street at south end of Coronation Park. Just north of km 83.3 BTC Map 5. Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 16 kms Description
Join us on this shuttle hike to conclude our trek across the beautiful Niagara Section. Mud and slippery slopes guaranteed. Please bring a garbage bag and an extra pair of footwear for the drive back. Please also bring 2.5L of water, a snack, a lunch, bug spray and sunscreen.
- Headwaters Hike Series (North) – #1 of 3 – Noisy River
9:30 AM-1:00 PM 09/30/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/headwaters-hike-series-north-1-of-3-noisy-river/2023-09-30/ Hike open to BTC Members only. Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at roadside parking at km 6.1 (Map 21, Blue Mountains Section) on County Road 9 south of Dunedin. Hike Leader(s): Margery Cruise,Susan Ford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Strenuous
Distance: 10.2 km Description
We will hike from km 6.1 km south on the main trail, cross the Noisy River at km 5.5 and hike to km 5.1 where we walk south along Concession 10 and immediately duck into the woods to km 1.0 where the trail reaches a short gravel road off of Lavender Hill Rd. Then we will turn around and follow the trail north to our cars. Directions: from CR 89, north on CR 124 to to Grey CR 9, east to roadside parking on the right. This is a series of 7 hikes: 3 Headwaters North and 4 Headwaters South. Hikers completing all 7 hikes in this series will be eligible to purchase a Headwaters Hike Series Badge (when available) from Dufferin Hi-Land BTC. The North section is offered in the Fall of 2023, while the south section will be offered in the Spring of 2024.
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