Hike Schedule

Greater Niagara Circle Route hike #5 of 5

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia

Location (Google Maps): Our fifth meeting point will be at the Butler’s Barrack’s Parking Lot on John Street East in Niagara-on-the-Lake. We will then carpool to the parking lot on Glendale Avenue to begin our hike. All meet times will be at 8:00AM and we will be doing the circle in a clockwise progression.

Hike Leader(s): Bryon Robertson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 26 km. +/-

Description

This series of hikes is geared toward the experienced hiker capable of maintaining a steady 3.5 km./hr. to 5.0 km./ hr. pace over relatively easy terrain but for extended distances. The hikes are therefore somewhat similar to sectional E2Es and good experience for those considering these hikes for next year, or hikers just wanting to stay in shape before the holidays. Despite being mainly over paved trail, hikers are expected to wear proper hiking clothes and hiking boots, due to changeable and probable wet weather conditions.  Hikers are also expected to carry sufficient water and food supplies for personal use, over an entire day of hiking, and a brief on trail lunch stop has been allowed for. Badges will be available for purchase by successful hikers upon completion of the series in N-O-T-L  ($10.00).

Winter Hiking 101 - Virtual Information Session:

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: TBTC Special Events
Location (Google Maps):

Virtual on Zoom. Access link will be emailed to you at noon on the event day. If it doesn’t appear in your Inbox folder, please check your Spam folder.

Hike Leader(s): Alina Lin

Terrain: Flat
Distance: 0

Description

“If you choose not to find joy in the snow, you will have less joy in your life but still the same amount of snow” – so why don’t give yourself a try of winter hiking?  If you are new to hiking, or have hiked a lot in spring, summer and fall but never in winter, and want to learn how & where to enjoy the winter hiking in a safe style, welcome to join this online information session. The session will cover:

• Why Bruce Trail;
• Hiking programs with the Bruce Trail Clubs;
• Hiking 101 and winter hiking tips;
• How to join club organized hikes.

Zoom invitation has been sent to your email 9:00am on Nov 24.

3rd Annual Dan Welsh Memorial Hike

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the parking lot of Dundas Valley Conservation Area

Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approx 10km

Description

This is the 3rd anniversary of Dan’s passing and we will gather to hike in his memory. Please wear plaid. Donuts and coke will be complimentary/by donation. Proceeds to the Bruce Trail Conservancy.
I’m checking to see if the Dan Welsh badges will also be available.
Please bring enough water for a three hour hike and prepare for the weather. Please bring your icers just in case. This is a loop hike from the parking lot. After the hike, Coke and donuts will be available, tail-gate style.

Well-behaved, leashed dogs will be allowed on this hike. Please be mindful of the other hikers and carry out all dog waste.

9:00 am Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps): Veterans Memorial Park, park just outside the park on King Street

Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-7 km

Description

Each Friday we will explore different neighbourhoods, trails and parkland throughout Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Moderate pace with some weeks entirely on sidewalks and roads while others may include a mix of trails and paved pathways. Great way to build up endurance for longer more strenuous hikes.

Prepare for cooler windy conditions on open parkland and along Lake Ontario and Niagara River trails.

Plan to stay for conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Road, NOTL

9:00 Rockway In & Out Hike

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Leisurely
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Rocky Community Centre Parking Lot.

Hike Leader(s): Dan Wilson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely, Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 km

Description

Descend into the 15 Mile Creek Valley through beautiful stands of sugar maple, black walnut and beech trees. Please bring hiking poles as the trail here can be steep and uneven at times.

9:00 NBTC Side Trail Challenge #7 General Brock - Make-Up Hike

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Park at Butler’s Barracks (enter from John Street)

Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 12k

Description

Carpool to the southern cairn. This hike follows the Niagara River from Queenston Heights, down the escarpment and all the way to Butler’s Barracks in Niagara on the Lake. Mainly paved trail with a small portion through a wooded area. Counts towards the NBTC Side Trail badge. Required photos include: Brock’s War Monument, Niagara River, War Memorial, McFarland House

Peninsula Blue Series - VI Side Trails between Cape Dundas and Jackson's Cove

Hosting Club: Peninsula

Location (Google Maps): Jackson’s Cove Rd at the top of the hill just to the west of the trail [44.939526, -81.133319]

Hike Leader(s): Saabir Sohrab Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely, Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7

Description

We will meet at Jackson’s Cove Rd [44.939526, -81.133319] and carpool to the starting point at Rush Cove Rd [ 44.958806, -81.143985]. The hike includes Rush Cove, Shoreline Access, Pease, Jackson’s Cove Lookout, Jackson’s Cove and Cannon Side Trails.

Dress according to weather in layers. Bring water, lunch and wear appropriate footwear for rugged terrain.

Rain or shine.

Time commitment is approximately 3-4hrs.

Meeting place : Jackson’s Cove Rd at the top of the hill just to the west of the trail [44.939526, -81.133319]

Please arrive a few minutes before our starting time of 9:30am

Rouge GO to Pickering GO via Port Union

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Rouge Hill GO Station

Hike Leader(s): Brian Rideout Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 10.1 km

Description

Join me under the clock in the Great Hall of Union Station by 9:05 am.  We will take the Lakeshore East GO train departing Union GO at 9:20 am and arriving at Rouge Hill GO at 9:53 am.  We will hike west to Port Union (great view of the lake) and then east to Pickering GO for a distance of 10.1 km.  There will be a pub stop at Irish Times (ETA 1:00 pm) next to Pickering GO after the hike.

Bring at least 2 liters of water and a snack as we will take a break at a park overlooking the lake.  Expect cold winds and possibly some rain as it is November.

Here is an online map of our route: Rouge GO to Pickering GO via Port Union