Hike Schedule

Urban Walk - Rattray Marsh

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Hike starts at Clarkson GO Station and ends at Port Credit GO Station.

Hike Leader(s): Ginny Giraudi Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 12 km

Description

If you are taking the GO Train from Union Station, please board the 8:44 am Lakeshore Westbound train to Clarkson GO Station. Please try to sit in the railway car near the middle of the train on the raised platform. I will meet you on the same raised platform as the train pulls into Clarkson GO Station at 9:20 am. You may also drive to Clarkson GO station and park for free. Please meet us at the same location, on the raised platform where the train from Union GO Station will pull in at 9:20 am.

The hike follows the waterfront trail through Rattray Marsh, Jack Darling and Saddington parks ending in Port Credit for lunch at the Archtop Coffee Bar and Market.

Enjoy the last of the fall colours at Murphy's Pinnacle

Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:30
Return to City Time: 18:00
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup

Optional Items

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Highlands, Murphy’s Pinnacle

Hike Leader(s): Martina Furrer and Duro Vukman Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: Fast group: 16 km, Moderate group: 13 km

Description

Join us for a fantastic late fall hike in the Dufferin Highlands (Map 20). Enjoy the last of the fall colours and awesome views from Murphy’s Pinnacle (promise we won’t miss it this time) and the Mulmur Lookout.

We will split into two groups. The fast group will do the Primrose Loop Side Trail and then follow the main trail north to km 29.6 (about a 16 km hike). If time permits the fast group will also do the Rock Hill Park Side Trail. The moderate group will head straight to Murphy’s Pinnacle and follow the main trail north to km 29.6 (about a 13 km hike).

Pack water, lunch, sun and rain protection.

Bus departs at 8:30 am from 10 York Mills Rd.

Biodiversity Fall Nature Walk: A Season in Transition

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking on Coolihans Sideroad where the Trail crosses the road.

Directions: From Airport Road, head east on Coolihans Sideroad for 1.4 kilometres.

Hike Leader(s): Sandra Green Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 5 kilometres

Description

Join us as we explore the transitioning season of diverse ecosystems and lookouts over the Oak Ridges Moraine and Niagara Escarpment in the Glen Haffy Conservation Area. Mycology enthusiast Jonathan will be joining us on this Nature Walk.

Guildwood Go circular hike via the bluffs and the Doris McCarthy Trail

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Guildwood Go Station in the new building in the seating area by the Service counter and washrooms. Coming by Go train on the Lakeshore East Line, take the 9:20 a.m. from Union Station to arrive at 9:47. (Please be advised that there is no Go Train service on the Lakeshore West Line on this day. Buses to replace train service.) Coming by bus, a Scarborough East TTC #86 departs from Kennedy Subway Station every 20 minutes. Or coming by car, access Guildwood Station from Kingston Road. Please try to arrive 15 minutes early.

Hike Leader(s): Andrew Proczek, Tom Swales Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat, Other (Refer to Description)
Distance: 13 km

Description

Come and enjoy the last of the Fall colors with fantastic views of Lake Ontario from the Bluffs. From Guildwood Go we will head South to Guild Park boardwalk and then turn West to pick up two parks, South Marine Park & Sylvan Park (our lunch spot). Connecting with the Doris McCarthy trail we will descend to the lake and then head East as far as Guild Park and Gardens completing the loop before returning to Guildwood Go. This is a flat hike except for a descent along a side trail from Sylvan Park and the climb from the lake to the top of the Bluffs at Guild Park towards the end of the hike. Hikers taking the TTC can also take advantage of an early drop out once we arrive at Guild Park at approx. 1:30 pm.

The route: https://onthegomap.com/s/i4hdm4jc

Public washrooms at Guildwood Go and at Guild Inn, 10.4 km into our hike. A nature stop at Sylvan Park will also be available.

Greater Niagara Circle Route hike #1 of 5

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): For our first hike we will meet at Kingsbridge Park in Chippewa (located just upstream from the Falls) and will then carpool to the Butler’s Barrack’s parking lot on John Street East in NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE where we will begin hiking at 8:30. All meet times for this series of hikes will be 8:00AM because of the distances involved. 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: 28.5km.

Description

This series of five hikes is geared toward the experienced hiker capable of maintaining a sustained 3.5 km./hr to 5.0 km./hr. pace for the day. The combined hike distances of 144 km. make this the longest hike offered by the Niagara Section and the equivalent of doing a sectional E2E for many of the other sections. It is in fact the longest side trail in the entire Bruce Trail Conservancy.  Although generally flat and almost entirely paved the speeds and distances involved (between 26 and 34 km. ) make this a difficult series. Hikers will be expected to wear proper hiking boots and clothing, because of  changing weather conditions and be carrying sufficient water and food for a full day of hiking.

7:00 pm Moonlight Night Hike in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Night
Location (Google Maps): Veteran’s Memorial Park, park just outside the park on King St.

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

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

Description

Moonlight Night Hike – Take in the magic of the rising moon over Lake Ontario and the Niagara River. This hike includes a stop to connect with your senses – sights, sounds, smells and the rhythm of your breath. Counts towards your night hike badge (5 night hikes).

Greater Niagara Circle Route hike #2 of 5

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia

Location (Google Maps): Our second meeting point will be at Old Fort Erie Parking lot in Fort Erie. We will then carpool to Kingsbridge Park in Chippawa 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: 28.5 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).