Hike Schedule

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

Iroquoia E2Ein10 - Hikes 1, 3, 5, 7 & 9 led by Bryon Robertson | Weekdays, Brisk

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Iroquoia E2E-in-Ten
Location (Google Maps): Various locations throughout the Iroquoia section of the Bruce Trail

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

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Slippery Sections Likely, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: Varies by hike, 10 – 16km

Description

This series of hikes is geared toward the experienced hiker capable of maintaining an average hourly pace of at least 3.5 km./ hr.

Each day will start with one of the odd-numbered hikes from the E2E-in-10.  At the end of the odd-numbered hike, hikers will enjoy a brief lunch stop, before those who wish to do the following even-numbered hike on the same day complete it.

Those who do not complete the even-numbered hike on the same day will have the opportunity to do so with Bryon in the New Year.

To register for Bryon’s E2E in 10, you must register and pay for THIS entry in the hike schedule, and then join the (free) waitlist for either :

Same day even-numbered E2E in 10 hikes with Bryon

New year even-numbered E2E in 10 hikes with Bryon

Only those who have registered for this entry in the hike schedule will be accepted for an even-numbered series – others will be removed from the waitlist.

Because of the distances involved for those completing two hikes per day (which will require 7-8 hours), hikers will meet each day at 8:00 AM. carpool to the start point and begin hiking by 8:30 each day.  No provision for dropouts (apart from ~midway, for those hiking even-numbered hikes in the new year) has been made and transportation in this instance will be the hiker’s personal responsibility.

The terrain in some places is tough, and depending on weather conditions, could be slippery. Proper hiking boots and attire is therefore mandatory and hiking poles, rain gear, sufficient water, food and clothing in layers is advisable.

This is a special series of 10 hikes with a new accomplishment badge. The registration fee includes the new special event badge, however, it will be up to a hiker who has not earned the badge in time to receive it on the last hike to arrange to pick up the badge or have it posted to them.

The fee goes towards supporting the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club, which in turn supports the mission of the Bruce Trail Conservancy, which is: “Preserving a ribbon of wilderness, for everyone, forever.”

For the time being, registration for the Iroquoia E2E-in-Ten will be limited to members of the Bruce Trail Conservancy.  Hikers can belong to any section.

A maximum of 3 (of the 10) hikes can be self-completed as a result of scheduling challenges, but it is intended that this badge be earned while hiking as part of a group led by a certified hike leader.

Please note there are no refunds!

This particular set of 10 hikes is intended to be BRISK (where conditions safely allow).  Please be honest about your degree of physical fitness prior to registration.

TRANSPORTATION

This series will be through hikes and will require car shuttling, you must be willing to drive or to be a passenger. Some parking locations require paid parking, and hikes that enter Halton Conservation Areas will require reservations.  The fee for the E2E-in-Ten does not cover any parking/entry fees for hikers who are not members of the Halton CA and/or Hamilton CA.  If the group has enough hikers who are members of a CA, those will be the cars chosen to park in those areas so as to minimize costs.  At least one hike starts at one CA and ends at another, so parking fees are unavoidable for non-CA members.

Iroquoia E2Ein10 - Hikes 2, 4, 6, 8 & 10 SAME DAY led by Bryon Robertson | Weekdays, Brisk

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Iroquoia E2E-in-Ten
Location (Google Maps): Various locations throughout the Iroquoia section of the Bruce Trail

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

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: Varies by hike, 10 – 16km (total hike distance per day = up to 28km)

Description

This series of hikes is geared toward the very capable & experienced hiker capable of maintaining an average hourly pace of at least 3.5 km./ hr over the course of up to 28km.

Please first register for Bryon’s odd-numbered hikes here

And then join the waitlist on this hike listing.  Only those who have registered for Bryon’s odd-numbered E2E in 10 hikes will be moved off the waitlist and registered into an even-numbered series.

If you prefer to do 10 hikes on 10 different days, please register for the even-numbered hikes in the new year.

Each day will start with one of the odd-numbered hikes from the E2E-in-10.  At the end of the odd-numbered hike, hikers will enjoy a brief lunch stop, before those who wish to do the following even-numbered hike on the same day complete it.

Those who do not complete the even-numbered hike on the same day will have the opportunity to do so with Bryon in the New Year.

9:00 NBTC Side Trail Challenge #8 Jordan Hollow, Jim Rainforth, Mountainview, Beamsville Bench, Angel - Make-Up Hike

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Park at Mountainview Conservation Area – Bruce Trail Km 73.5 small parking lot (12 cars)- opposite Organized Crime Winery on Mountainview Road

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 9 kms

Description

This hike is in two parts. First part includes Mountainview, Beamsville Bench and Angel side trails. We will then drive to Jordan Hollow parking lot and complete the second part which includes Jordan Hollow and Jim Rainforth side trails. Counts towards the NBTC Side Trail badge. Required photos include: Mountainview ST sign with arrows going in both directions, Beamsville Bench ST sign, Angel’s Gate Winery, vineyards, Jordan Hollow ST sign indicating direction to the parking lot.

9:00am Side Trail Challenge #3 - Bert Lowe (REPEAT)

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Park at Sobeys on Glendale and carpool to Decew House Heritage Park

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 15k

Description

Park at Sobeys and carpool to DeCew House Heritage Park. Cross the road and follow the Bert Lowe ST until it reaches the main trail and take it back to Sobeys. Required photos include: Wall murals near flight locks in Thorold, City of Thorold Water Tower, Hiking Tunnel under 406.
Must complete all 20 side trails to earn the Side Trails badge.