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  • 04
    September 4, 2023

    Niagara E2E #1: Queenston to Woodend

    9:00 AM-3:45 PM
    09/04/2023
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    Hike open to BTC Members only.

    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.

  • 05
    September 5, 2023

    Splitrock and Lookout Side Trails

    9:30 AM-12:30 PM
    09/05/2023
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    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.

  • 09
    September 9, 2023

    Niagara E2E #2: Woodend to DeCew Falls

    9:00 AM-4:30 PM
    09/09/2023
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    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.

  • 10
    September 10, 2023

    Niagara E2E #3: DeCew Falls to Louth Conservation Area

    9:00 AM-5:00 PM
    09/10/2023
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    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.

  • 12
    September 12, 2023

    Kilgore/Pine River Valley Side Trail /Carl Alexander Side Trail

    9:30 AM-12:30 PM
    09/12/2023
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    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.

  • 16
    September 16, 2023

    Eco Hike Series - Identifying Birds, Plants, Trees

    10:00 AM-12:00 PM
    09/16/2023
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    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/

  • 17
    September 17, 2023

    Niagara E2E #4: Louth Conservation Area to Quarry Road

    9:00 AM-4:30 PM
    09/17/2023
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    Hike open to BTC Members only.

    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.

  • 23
    September 23, 2023

    Rock Hill/Oliver Creek Loops

    9:30 AM-12:30 PM
    09/23/2023
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    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.

  • 26
    September 26, 2023

    Peter Beecham Side Trail

    9:30 AM-1:00 PM
    09/26/2023
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    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.

     

     

  • 30
    September 30, 2023

    Niagara E2E #5: Quarry Road to Grimsby

    9:00 AM-4:30 PM
    09/30/2023
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    Hike open to BTC Members only.

    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.

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