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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Greenwood Conservation Area, Ajax, Ontario
Hike Leader(s): Glynn Richardson; Tanya Cora Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 14 km
Description
Happy New Year! Let’s start 2022 with a hike!
Join myself and Tanya on a First Day hike through Greenwood Conservation Area along both the Trans Canada and Greenwood CA trails.
Bring snacks, lunch, water. Hiking boots and trail crampons are mandatory. You might want to consider hiking poles and gaitors as well.
There will be no dropouts and no dogs.
Check the weather and dress accordingly.
All participants are to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Toronto apprentice hike leaders; if this hike is of interest to you, please contact me.
This is a Multi-Day Hike
You are signing up for the following dates and times:
2022-01-01 at 09:00
2022-03-19 at
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Cherry Beach Down town Toronto
Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri
Pace: Brisk, Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 14-15KM
Description
Park in Cherry Beach parking lot
Covid 19 protocol and procedure is in effect in parking lot and during hike, social distancing is mandatory all the time.
It is winter time all participants are required to have Ice cleats with them, have proper shoes, warm clothing and hot drinks with you.
Some safety procedures during the hike:
1-Hikers must stay between the leader and the sweep.
2-Hikers must advise the leader or the sweep if they wish to leave the group.
3- Hikers must follow the whistle instructions: 1 blast- stay where you are; 2 blasts come to the leader; 3 blasts – come to the leader quickly.
4-Hike leader may request volunteers to stop at trail intersections, they need to help hikers to the direction the group walk and wait till they see the sweep .
5-Hikers have to make sure they can see the persons behind and in front of them.
Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): The Tommy Thompson Park is at the SOUTH end of Leslie st at Unwin ave .
Hike Leader(s): Victor Ramautar, Cel: 416-708-8199; co-leader Fred Berktin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat, Other (Refer to Description)
Distance: 10-12 kms
Description
It is New Years Day and experience tells me it will perhaps be very cold . It is advisable that all hikers coming on this hike MUST have ICERS. While the route to the lighthouse is flat most of the trail will probably be covered with ice. So, dress for the weather. Bring a lunch and a HOT drink along with water, and any other essential you might need for the day.
Parking is FREE. We meet in the parking lot. So that we can start the hike on time I urge everyone to arrive at least 15 minutes before departure time.
Hosting Club: Toronto
Location (Google Maps): Boyd Conservation Park
Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Fast, Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Description
There is A free parking lot before the gate of the park.
It is winter time all participants are required to have Ice cleats with them, have proper shoes, warm clothing and hot drinks with you.
Some safety procedures during the hike:
1-Hikers must stay between the leader and the sweep.
2-Hikers must advise the leader or the sweep if they wish to leave the group.
3-Hikers must leave their backpack on the trail facing in the direction the group is walking if leaving the trail for a call of nature. The sweep will wait for the hiker to return to the trail.
4- Hikers must follow the whistle instructions: 1 blast- stay where you are; 2 blasts come to the leader; 3 blasts – come to the leader quickly.
5-Hike leader may request volunteers to stop at trail intersections, they need to help hikers to the direction the group walk and wait till they see the sweep .
6-Hikers have to make sure they can see the persons behind and in front of them.
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Highlands Nordic
Hike Leader(s): Martina Furrer, Wayne Crockett, Janet Patterson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Description
THIS TRIP IS CANCELLED.
Welcome winter and join us for our first cross-country ski and snowshoe trip of 2022! For trail conditions and information about the resort visit https://highlandsnordic.ca/.
Snowshoers: Join Wayne and Janet for a guided snowshoe hike on the beautiful Bruce Trail. You must have your own snowshoes (or rent in the city) to participate in this hike. Pack lunch and water; you will be on the trail all day.
Skiers: Spend your day gliding through forests and fields on trails expertly groomed for classic and skate skiing. Enjoy beautiful views of the countryside and Georgian Bay. All skiing is self-guided.
To participate you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. You will have to show proof of vaccination to enter the bus. You must also wear a mask at all times while on the bus. On the morning of the trip you will need to complete Highlands Nordic’s Covid 19 Screening Form.
Coach fares must be paid online when you register. Trail fees will be collected in cash on the bus.
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands PP
Hike Leader(s): Glynn Richardson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly, Rocky
Description
Are you an adventurer? Love to explore?
This hike will be off-trail and rugged, as we spend the day exploring forests, rock barrens and views in the area. We may get wet as we navigate our way around and over ponds, creeks and beaver dams. There will be lots of elevation change and challenges. This is an advanced hike! We’ll spend 6-8 hrs hiking 10-15 km.
Registered participants are to arrive 15 minutes prior to the hike for briefing. Bring a lunch plenty of water. No dogs. No dropouts.
Snowshoes, hiking poles, trail crampons (~2/3″ cleats), headlamp are MANDATORY (at least at the trailhead where we will evaluate existing conditions). Do not show up without them you will not be allowed to participate. It would also be a good idea to wear gaitors.
Space is limited.
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Scenic Caves
Hike Leader(s): Martina Furrer, David Royle, George Lennon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Description
Trip cancelled.
Join us for an awesome day of skiing and snowshoeing at Scenic Caves Nature Adventures. Cross southern Ontario’s longest suspension bridge and enjoy great views of Georgian Bay. Snowshoers: Join David and George for a guided snowshoe hike. The group will maintain a comfortable level II pace, through old growth forest and moderate hills and cover about 11 KM. Prepare to be outside for four hours as we traverse spectacular vistas and some great lookouts. If you prefer, you can explore the resort trails with a friend at your own pace. Skiers: Enjoy forests, fields, and rolling hills on trails groomed for classic and skate skiing. Ski and snowshoe rentals available.
We’ve reserved the log cabin for our group. So there will be plenty of space to store extra gear and warm up by the fire.
To participate you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. You will have to show proof of vaccination to board the bus. You will also have to wear a mask at all times while on the bus.
Coach fares must be paid online when you register. Trail fees will be collected in cash on the bus.
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Mono Cliffs Provincial Park
Hike Leader(s): Wayne Crockett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 12 km
Description
Join me for a snowshoe hike through Mono Cliffs Provincial Park. We will do a combination of side trail and the main Bruce Trail, taking in a series of loops from the Mono Community Centre, including the Lookout Trail and a stop beside McCarsten Lake.
If there isn’t enough snow we’ll do an icer hike over the same area. Beautiful region to visit at any time of the year but particularly scenic in the winter.
THIS TRIP IS CANCELLED
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Whitchurch-Stouffville
Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Description
Covid 19 protocol and procedure is in effect in parking lot and during hike, social distancing is mandatory all the time.
It is winter time all participants are required to have Ice cleats with them, have proper shoes, warm clothing and hot drinks with you.
Some safety procedures during the hike:
1-Hikers must stay between the leader and the sweep.
2-Hikers must advise the leader or the sweep if they wish to leave the group.
3- Hikers must follow the whistle instructions: 1 blast- stay where you are; 2 blasts come to the leader; 3 blasts – come to the leader quickly.
4-Hike leader may request volunteers to stop at trail intersections, they need to help hikers to the direction the group walk and wait till they see the sweep .
5-Hikers have to make sure they can see the persons behind and in front of them.
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Awenda Provincial Park
Hike Leader(s): Martina Furrer; Lisa Lifshitz; Nijole Mockevicius Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Description
Trip cancelled
Join us for an awesome day of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in beautiful Awenda Provincial Park. For information about trail conditions visit: https://www.ontarioparks.com/skireport. For information about the park visit: https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/awenda. Snowshoers: Explore the trails on your own or join Lisa and Nijole for a guided 10 KM snowshoe hike on Awenda’s beautiful winter trails. The hike will traverse parts of the Bluff, Wendat, and Connector trails, and will also circle around Kettle’s Lake. Mostly flat with a few short hills. Pace will be approximately 3 km/hr. Plenty of time to take pictures and enjoy the scenery. Skiers: Enjoy self-guided tours of Awenda’s beautiful ski trails with majestic views of Georgian Bay.
To participate you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. You will have to show proof of vaccination to enter the bus. You will also have to wear a mask at all times while on the bus.
Coach fares and park admission must be paid online when you register.
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri
Pace: Brisk, Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 14-15KM
Description
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands PP
Hike Leader(s): Glynn Richardson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Challenging, Variable
Distance: 15-20km
Description
Are you an adventurer? Love to explore?
This hike will be off-trail and rugged, as we spend the day exploring forests, rock barrens and views in the area. We may get wet as we navigate our way around and over ponds, creeks, lakes and beaver dams. There will be lots of elevation change and challenges. This is an advanced hike! We’ll spend 6-8 hrs hiking 15-20 km.
Registered participants are to arrive 15 minutes prior to the hike for briefing. Bring a lunch plenty of water. No dogs. No dropouts.
Snowshoes, hiking poles, trail crampons, headlamp are MANDATORY (at least at the trailhead where we will evaluate existing conditions). Do not show up without them you will not be allowed to participate.
Space is limited.
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Rouge National Urban Park. Meet in front of the Pearce House
Hike Leader(s): Wayne Crockett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly
Distance: 9-10 km
Description
Join us for a pleasant snowshoe in Toronto’s own ‘wilderness’ park, Rouge National Urban Park. We’ll do a variety of trails both north and south of Twyn Rivers Drive. Some of the hills in the park are challenging so be prepared for a workout.
Bring your own snowshoes and poles. I also recommend having a pair of icers in your pack in case there is more ice than snow. Bring enough water for several hours and your lunch.
There is extensive parking near the Pearce House but it can fill quickly so I recommend arriving at least 20 minutes prior to the start time if you are driving. Taking the TTC? You can get the 86A from Kennedy Station. One runs every ten minutes on Saturday and it takes about 40 minutes from Kennedy to the Park. Get off at the Park Road stop, just before the Zoo.
Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Bob Hunter Memorial Park
Hike Leader(s): Victor Ramautar Cel: 416-708-8199
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Variable
Description
Lots of snow. Snow shoeing , cross country skiing or just hike if you please. If just hiking ICERS might be necessary. Dress for the weather, bring water/warm drink and a lunch. We start on time so arrive about 15 mins to get gears on .
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Tim Hortons on the NE corner of Don Mills Road and Steeles Ave. E. Free parking available just north of the corner at “Shops at Steeles and 404” mall, 2900 Steeles Ave. E. TTC access from Finch subway station, take bus #53 going north on Yonge and east on Steeles or take bus #25 northbound from Don Mills station.
Hike Leader(s): Andrew Proczek Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat, Variable
Distance: 11.5 km
Description
Please join me and guest leader, Claudette Baril, as she takes us on a picturesque circular hike along creeks and ravines in her neighborhood (some street walking is involved). I am hoping to do a series of exploratory hikes in the GTA by guest leaders as they take us on familiar trails in their neighborhoods. The area of our hike has a strong history. German Mills was once an industrious village in its Markham community (sadly now lost) founded by Bavarian-born William Berczy and a group of his countrymen and women. In addition to being a prosperous settlement, the community was instrumental in the early development of the area. Among the parks and trails we will be visiting are German Mills Settler’s Park, Don East Parklands Trail and Duncan Creek Trail. Lunch and washroom break will be at Cummer Community Centre (6.5 km into the hike; masks required for entry). Because of Covid-19 restrictions we will have to eat outside at picnic tables. Please arrive at our meeting spot 15 minutes ahead of time and remember to mask wherever we gather. Icers are required for participation on all TBTC winter hikes, urban or otherwise. Please carry them in your daypack in case they are needed. Hiking poles are also recommended on Winter hikes.
Proposed route: https://onthegomap.com/s/3gu4atnp
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Arrowhead Provincial Park
Hike Leader(s): Martina Furrer, Brenda Dalglish Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Description
Trip cancelled
Join us for an awesome day of winter fun at Arrowhead Provincial Park. For information about trail conditions visit: https://www.ontarioparks.com/skireport. For information about the park visit: https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/arrowhead. Join Brenda for a guided snowshoe hike, or enjoy self-guided skiing on trails groomed for classic and skate skiing. Spend some time snow tubing or ice skating in the forest.
To participate you must be fully vaccinated agains COVID-19. You will have to show proof of vaccination to enter the bus. You will also have to wear a mask at all times while on the bus.
Coach fares and park admission must be paid online when you register.
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Bethesda Trail Head Parking Lot
Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 14-15KM
Description
We will explore Oak Ridges trails starting from Bethesda Trail Head Parking Lot then we make a loop around Bond lake and return.
Covid 19 protocol and procedure is in effect in parking lot and during hike, social distancing is mandatory all the time.
It is winter time all participants are required to have Ice cleats with them, have proper shoes, warm clothing and hot drinks with you.
Some safety procedures during the hike:
1-Hikers must stay between the leader and the sweep.
2-Hikers must advise the leader or the sweep if they wish to leave the group.
3- Hikers must follow the whistle instructions: 1 blast- stay where you are; 2 blasts come to the leader; 3 blasts – come to the leader quickly.
4-Hike leader may request volunteers to stop at trail intersections, they need to help hikers to the direction the group walk and wait till they see the sweep .
5-Hikers have to make sure they can see the persons behind and in front of them.
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Rouge National Urban Park. Meet in front of the Pearce House
Hike Leader(s): Wayne Crockett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly
Distance: 9-10 km
Description
Join us for a pleasant snowshoe in Toronto’s own ‘wilderness’ park, Rouge National Urban Park. We’ll do a variety of trails both north and south of Twyn Rivers Drive. Some of the hills in the park are challenging so be prepared for a workout.
Bring your own snowshoes and poles. I also recommend having a pair of icers in your pack in case there is more ice than snow. Bring enough water for several hours and your lunch.
There is extensive parking near the Pearce House but it can fill quickly so I recommend arriving at least 20 minutes prior to the start time if you are driving. Taking the TTC? You can get the 86A from Kennedy Station. One runs every ten minutes on Saturday and it takes about 40 minutes from Kennedy to the Park. Get off at the Park Road stop, just before the Zoo.