Toronto Hike Schedule

Car Hike: Nature Appreciation - Rockside Side Trail

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking is at the end of Boston Mills Road, just west of the intersection with Mississauga Road. Take care not to block the private driveway.
Driving directions: From Highway 410 north, continue on Highway 10, left on King Street, right on Mississauga Rd., left on Boston Mills Rd. to parking at the dead end.

Hike Leader(s): Janet Patterson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Variable
Distance: approximately 6 k

Description

We’ll take a slower pace to allow time to observe and identify the ferns, fungi, birds, dragonflies, etc. that we encounter along the trail. Using the iNaturalist app, participants will be encouraged to take photos with their smartphones and contribute observations to the Bruce Trail Conservancy’s iNaturalist Project. Of course anyone who simply wants to take in the wonders of nature while we walk is also welcome to come along! Note: Limit of 10 hikers, and registration is mandatory.

https://brucetrail.org/pages/get-involved/volunteering/citizen-science

This is a perfect opportunity to accumulate sightings towards earning your Naturalist badge!

Bring your curiosity, nature guidebooks, binoculars, cameras, bug repellent, lunch and water. Please wear proper hiking shoes or boots.

Car Hike: Dufferin Hi-Land BTC E2E

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): (Google Location) Km 55.7 Map 21, GPS N44.268877, W-80.”-“156810 Meet at roadside parking along Mulmur-Nottawasaga Townline between Lavender Hill Rd. and 1st Line EHS. Please arrive fifteen minutes early for car shuttle. All other meeting points will be emailed to participating hikers at a later date.

Hike Leader(s): Ross Estrella Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Rocky, Variable

Description

Wanna to earn the Dufferin Hi-Land E2E Badge? Join a three day hike covering the 56.3 kms length of the club. Autumn is ideal time for hiking as you can breathe in the sweet smell of the golden leaves as you stroll beneath the trees or when stepping on the freshly fallen leaves on the ground. Add to soothing crisp air clearing our lungs, there’s *no bugs.* We’ll be pacing on a 4-5 km an hour with occasional stoppage to capture the beauty of the landscape. Please ensure to bring enough water for hydration, snack and lunch. Dress appropriately for the weather including proper footwear. Arm yourself with sunscreen and head protection against sun or rain and First Aid Kit if available be included in your backpack. Please note that you’re signing for a three day hike. All three hikes must be completed with the hike leader to earn the Badge. If you miss one or two legs of the section you may perform a make up hike and still qualify for the badge.

Cost of Badge is $10.00 for BTC member and $15.00 dollars for Non member.

Bus Hike: Toronto Section E2E 4 of 4 - Terra Cotta/Cheltenham

Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:30
Return to City Time: 17:00
Departure Point: Kipling Departure Point

Optional Items

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Toronto Section

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales & Celia Ho Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 15

Description

Join us to hike the Toronto section of the Bruce Trail in a series of four moderate pace/moderate distance Level 2 hikes (15-16 km a day). Those who complete all 4 hikes will qualify for the Toronto club’s diamond E2E badge. The badge fee ($5 members/$15 non-members) will be collected on Hike #3.

Members may alternatively choose to use the hikes to earn the new stained glass Limehouse stone bridge fundraiser badge. Available to members only the badge fee is $30 and proceeds go to protecting and preserving the Bruce Trail. Please contact the Hike Leader if you are interested in earning the fundraiser badge for further instructions. This  badge can be earned only on one of the series of  special group hikes led by a BTC Hike Leader and not individually.

Hikers who complete all 4 hikes will qualify for either the diamond badge or stained glass fundraiser badge, as they have chosen.

Any hikers are welcome to join the hikes regardless of working towards one of E2E badges.

There will be a refreshment/social stop in Georgetown after the hike before returning to the Kipling Station departure point by approximately 5:30 PM

This final hike in the series will take us between the Terra Conservation Area and the Caledon section border leading past the Cheltenham Badlands.

** Hikers are required to bring a mask and wear it on the bus. Masks must fit properly and cover the nose, mouth and chin. For the highest level of protection against Covid-19, respiratory viruses or the flu, KN95 or N95 masks are recommended. **