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- 23October 23, 2022

Car Hike: Hockley Valley There and Back
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-hockley-valley-there-and-back/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hockley Road Parking Area, located on the north side of Hockley Road at the Hockley Road Side Trail.Hike Leader(s): Liz Hemmerick – Leader, Peter Leeney – Sweep Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 15 kmDescription
Enjoy the rolling trails of the Hockley Valley passing babbling brooks. We will walk to Dunby Road on the main trail and then take in the Cam Snell Side Trail on our return. The pace will be moderate/brisk. Please bring a minimum of 2 litres of water and lunch. Hiking boots are strongly recommended. You may find hiking poles helpful on the hilly sections. Depending on the weather, there can be muddy/slippery sections.Please arrive by 8:45 a.m. as we will be departing promptly at 9:00 a.m.
Lynde Shores Conservation Area
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/lynde-shores-conservation-area-2/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Lyne Shores Conservation Area – New Parking Lot on Halls RoadTransit riders coming from Toronto can meet Tom Swales at Union Station in the Great Hall at 8.35 am. You will be taking the 8.50 GO Train to Whitby, taking a short bus ride, and will be walking down Halls Rd. to meet the drivers. Note that due to construction on the Lakeshore West line there will be no train service west of Union Station of the Lakeshore Line on Sun Oct 23rd so you will have to take the TTC to Union or Danforth GO stations to take the train to Whitby if coming from the west end of the city.
Hike Leader(s): Lisa R. Lifshitz, Tom Swales Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 10 kmDescription
Come support Lisa on her “graduation hike” to become a certified TBTC Hike Leader and join us for a lovely and relaxing car hike/urban walk at Lynde Shores Conservation Area, 1225 Victoria Street, Whitby on Sunday, October 23rd. We expect to see fall colours and hopefully, birds and other wildlife at the Cranberry Marsh. We will cover almost all of the trails, including the Chickadee Trail. Depending on the mood of the group we may also go for refreshments afterwards.Terrain and Speed – Flat, 3.5k, with stops for photos (approximately 4 hours)
- 24October 24, 2022No events
- 25October 25, 2022
Exploring the Gorge and the town of Elora - Halloween Style
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/exploring-the-gorge-and-the-town-of-elora-halloween-style/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Elora Ontario. Parking at Elora and District Community Centre, 29 David Street, EloraHike Leader(s): Doris Harper Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footingDescription
From the Community Centre we will access the Elora Gorge trails. Following the hike we will explore the Town of Elora and all the Halloween decorations.Weather permitting we can picnic in the park, (picnic tables are available) and /or enjoy lunch at one of the several Restaurants.
Please check email before leaving home, inclement weather may result in hike cancellation.
Questions?- Please contact me at harpt7c@gmail.com ; or 519 589 4114
- 26October 26, 2022

LIMEHOUSE AND BEYOND: Exploring history and landscape in the Halton Hills (BTRG Map 12)
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/limehouse-and-beyond-exploring-history-and-landscape-in-the-halton-hills-btrg-map-12/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Public parking across from Limehouse Public School
11122 22 Side road
Limehouse OnHike Leader(s): Martha Wheaton, Fayyaz Mahmood Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk, Moderate
Terrain: Rocky, Variable
Distance: 15kmDescription
Join us for a fall exploration of pretty wooded and meadowland trails, local history and interesting geologic features as we hike the Black Creek side trail and main trail in Limehouse Conservation Area as well as the nearby Canada Goose side trail and main trail. Depending on interest we will finish our hike with the Todd Bardes Meadowland Trail. NB Since we will be connecting trails to form our loop we will have a short 1.5km road walk along the Canada Goose side trail.Make sure to bring a lunch as we will be stopping to eat. A litre of water and trail shoes/boots are a must!
This hike is suited to experienced hikers who are comfortable with a moderate to brisk pace and some challenging terrain that will include rocky scrambles, steep ladders, stiles and potentially some slippery muddy sections depending on weather. Please arrive 15 minutes early to complete your registration as the hike will depart at 8:30. See you there!