- HikeType Rainbow Hike
- HikeIcon https://hikes.brucetrail.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/7/image.png
- PaceTypes Leisurely - 3km/hr or less
- TerrainTypes Easy - Mostly flat and usually good footing
- PaidOuting No
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Rainbow Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hillcrest Loop, bottom of Dundurn Stairs, next to bus stop
Hike Leader(s): Doug O'Neill Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely - 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy - Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: Approx. 7 km
Description
Shake off winter and get ready for spring hiking with this uber-friendly, all-inclusive 2SLGBTQIA+ Rainbow Hike.
This 7-km hike, on established park trails as well as some Bruce Trail side trails, is perfect for anyone getting back into hiking after a winter break—or for those who simply want a relatively easy outing on a Sunday morning. Expect a relaxed jaunt outdoors.
There are no hills.
Dog-friendly.
Meeting time Please arrive by 9:45 a.m. for a 10 a.m. start
Duration: Expect a 2.5 outing, allowing for water/snack breaks.
Where we'll meet: We'll start at Hillcrest Loop, at the top of Dundurn Street just below the Dundurn Steps, follow the Chedokee Trail westward for about 3.5 km, and then return to our starting point—perhaps using a different side trail to change things up.
This queer-led, all-inclusive hike is designed to provide a safe, welcoming space for 2SLGBTQIA+ hikers—including Two-Spirit, trans, gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer, intersex, and asexual folks, as well as allies and friends. Show up, be your authentic self, and have fun.
Coming by transit? The No 7 Hillcrest Loop bus will drop you off right where we begin the hike.
Parking: street parking, especially side streets off Dundurn.
What to Bring:
• Water and energizing snacks.
• Sense of humour always helps 🙂
• Dress in layers.
• Hiking boots or sturdy shoes.
• Packing rain gear is always wise.
• Gaiters are recommended if ground is wet/muddy.
Free Bruce Trail Rainbow badges for first-time Rainbow hikers!
Questions? Simply click “Contact Hike Leader” on the registration form.
PLEASE DON’T BE A NO-SHOW Plans change. C’est la vie. But you don’t want your hiking group waiting around for you if you’re not coming. Very simple solution: Cancel your Bruce Trail hike registration by logging into the BTC website, go to your “My Hikes” section, find the hike, and click “cancel”; if it’s last minute (under 24 hours), you can also email the Hike Leader directly as a courtesy to the volunteers.