Toronto Hike Schedule

One Day Toronto End-to-End Event (participants hike independently, no hike leader)

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Annual TBTC E2E
Location (Google Maps): On Saturday September 6, hike the entire Toronto section of the Bruce Trail north to south, of just over 50km.

Hike Leader(s): Jacquie Van Dyke Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr), Fast (5 km/hr or greater)
Terrain: Challenging
Distance: 50.4 km

Description

Come test your grit on our 1 day E2E which will be held on Saturday Sept. 6, 2025. Cost for members is $40 which includes bus transportation from Hilton Falls CA to the south end of Cheltenham Badlands (where you will begin your hike), online registration fees, parking in Hilton Falls CA, and the official one day E2E badge. We will be offering snacks and water every 10-11km.  Any available spots left on June 23 will be opened to non-members at a cost of $45. This is a long, strenuous hike suitable for experienced, fast paced hikers. Hikers are expected to to maintain a minimum pace of 4km/hr and must reach each checkpoint by a prescribed time in order to continue to ensure everyone is off the trail before dark. Meet at the Hilton Falls CA entrance gate at 5:30 am (Gate will be opened early for us). The bus will leave the parking lot at 6:00 am promptly to bring you to your starting point at km 50.4 where you will begin hiking back to your vehicle.

Based on the hike beginning at 6:45am, hikers must reach checkpoint 1 at km 38.8 (11.6km) by 9:30 am, checkpoint 2 at km 27.8 (11.1km) by 12:15 pm, checkpoint 3 at km 17.4 (10.4 km) by 2:45 pm, checkpoint 4 at km 8.9 (8.5 km) by 5:00 pm to continue. Bring your fully charged cell phone, basic 1st aid supplies, and a water bottle.

Space is limited, hikes go rain or shine, and no dogs are welcome. Hikers over the age of 16 are permitted on this event. There will be no refunds or tax receipts issued for anyone who cancels their registration. For specific questions, please contact Jacquie Van Dyke at vdyke0946@gmail.com. Registration closes at midnight on August 31, 2025.

Two Day Toronto End-to-End Event (participants hike independently, no hike leader)

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Annual TBTC E2E
Location (Google Maps): The Toronto Bruce Trail section which runs from just south of Hilton Falls CA on Appleby Line to the south entrance of the Cheltenham Badlands on Creditview Rd. On both days, we will meet in the community parking lot in the village of Limehouse (GPS Coordinates 43.638154, -79.979152), 11139 22nd Side Road, below the school.

Hike Leader(s): Jacquie Van Dyke Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr), Fast (5 km/hr or greater)
Terrain: Challenging
Distance: Saturday, Sept. 6 – 28km, Sunday, Sept 7 – 22km

Description

Hike the Toronto section of the Bruce Trail over two days.  Hikers must maintain a minimum pace 0f 4km/hr and reach the checkpoints by the cutoff time in order to continue. On Saturday, the bus will take hikers from Limehouse to the south entrance of the Cheltenham Badlands where the hike will begin. Hikers will hike south to their vehicles in Limehouse – a distance of approximately 28 km. Hikers will reach checkpoint 1 at km 38.8 (11.6 km) by 11:00 am and checkpoint 2 at km 27.8 (11.0 km) by 1:45 pm to continue. On Sunday, the bus will take hikers again from Limehouse, to km 0.0 on Appleby Line where the hike will begin. Hiking north to Limehouse, hikers must reach checkpoint 1 at km 11.4 in the Pear Tree parking lot by 11:00 am to continue. Water refill and snacks will be available at the checkpoints. Bring your fully charged cell phone, basic 1st aid supplies, and a water bottle.

Those who complete the distances on both days will receive the special 2 Day Club E2E badge. The registration fee includes the online registration fee, bus shuttle, and the official E2E badge. If any spots are still available at 9:00 am on Monday June 23, registration will also be opened for non-members (child and adult) at a cost of $65. These are strenuous hikes suitable for experienced, long distance, fast paced hikers. Space is limited, hikes go rain or shine, and no dogs are permitted on this event. Hikers must find their own way each morning to the meeting point in Limehouse. There will be no refunds or tax receipts issued for anyone who cancels their registration. For questions, please contact Jacquie Van Dyke at vdyke0946@gmail.com. Registration closes at midnight on August 31, 2025. On September 1, an email will go out to all participants with the exact parking location. It will be in Limehouse.

Car Hike: Jefferson Forest and Bond Lake (Richmond Hill)

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: Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Variable
Distance: 13-14 km

Description

Join us for a wonderful hike in Jefferson Forest and have a snack/lunch beside  the Bond Lake. We will hike among tall trees and bushes of the Jefferson Forest and across the Bayview-Yonge corridor to reach to the Bond Lake. Boots mandatory, poles recommended, bring at least 2L of water, bug spray, sunscreen, snack/lunch and dress according to the weather conditions. Please avoid parking along the road. Difficulty Level: 2 (Moderate)

Please arrive @7:45 AM for start of 8:00AM.

This is a joint hike with the Oak Ridges Trail Association (ORTA).

#4/5 Niagara Bruce Trail End-to-End - 18 KM

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking Area at Louth Conservation Area

Hike Leader(s): Alina Lin

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr)
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Variable
Distance: 18 km

Description

The Niagara region is one of Canada’s most productive fruit-growing areas. Strolling along country roads lined with farms and orchards, you’ll see ripe peaches, plums, and grapes hanging from the trees and smell the sweet fragrance of the harvest in the air—you’ll truly understand why it’s called a Fruit Paradise. To make the most of the short harvest season, let’s hike the Niagara section of the Bruce Trail and if you are interested, visit local farms afterward—perhaps even enjoy some fruit picking!

This is the fourth of a five-hike End-to-End series covering the entire Niagara section of the Bruce Trail. The full section stretches over 80 kilometers from Niagara-on-the-Lake to Grimsby. I am using Map Edition 29, so please note that kilometer markings may not be fully up to date, and actual hiking distances may vary slightly.

Meeting Point:
Roadside parking lot at KM 49.3. Please arrive before 9:15 AM to allow time for car shuttle coordination.
GPS: N43.121706, W79.351235. Parking Area at Louth Conservation Area. Enter from Staff Ave, Louth, 500 m north of Pelham Rd (Regional Rd 69).

We will car shuttle to the starting point of the hike at KM66.9
GPS:N43.146108, W79.475609. Enter from Hixon St at the intersection of Kinsmen Rd and Frost Rd.

The group will then hike from KM66.9 back to KM49.3.
All drivers are expected to participate in the car shuttle, either before or after the hike.

Important Notes:

• Wear sturdy hiking boots and dress appropriately for the weather
• Bring bug spray (mosquitoes may be present)
• Bring snacks, lunch, and at least 2L of water
• No dropouts available.
• No pets .