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- 20December 20, 2022
9:00 NEW VENUE Rockway Conservation
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/900-new-venue-rockway-conservation-3/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps): Rockway Conservation Area
Pelham Road, St CatherinesPace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 10kmDescription
Changing it up for December only.Hike the trails in and around Rockway towards Louth or effingham
9:15 Short hike, Pelham Road, Short Hills
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-pelham-road-short-hills-30/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps): Pelham Road entrance, Short Hills Provincial Park
Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 kmsDescription
Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills. Bring hiking boots and water.Scotsdale Farm, Map 13
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/scotsdale-farm-map-13-3/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): Scotsdale Farm parking lot.
From Highway 401 go north on Trafalgar Rd. until it merges with Highway 7, turn left on Highway 7, after about 4 km Trafalgar Rd. will branch-out to the right, take Trafalgar Rd., entrance to Scotsdale Farm is on the right after about 1.5 km. An unpaved road leads to the parking on the left.Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Shafiq Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 13 kmDescription
Will go on main Bruce Trail and side trails in Scotsdale and Silver Creek Conservation Area, Duff Pit, Reservoir, Trafalgar, Maureen Smith and parts of Bennett Heritage in a loop.
Bring water, snack and if prefer a warm drink.
Recommend poles, gaiters and icers.
Dress according to weather, in layers.My contact # 416-566-0503
McCluskey's Rock
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/mccluskeys-rock-3/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Beaver Valley
Location (Google Maps): Park @ km 39.3 Fox Ridge Road, Beaver Valley section (do not block laneways).
Map 25 Edition 30Hike Leader(s): Kristina Rettie Click here to contact the hike leader.
Pace: Brisk, Medium
Terrain: Some rocky footing, Some steep sections, Strenuous
Length of Hike: 8.5kmDescription
We will follow the road allowance south before turning in and ascending the Escarpment. Proceeding through a level section of forest and descending across a scree slope, the trail continues across the base of the Escarpment before ascending to the top. Along the top it skirts McCluskey’s Rock and descends a wide valley to reach the Ken Young Side Trail. We will take this side trail to 7B then follow the road back onto the main trail and re-trace our steps back the same way. - 21December 21, 2022
Car Hike: Toronto Winter E2E hike 1/3
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/care-hike-toronto-winter-e2e-hike-1-3/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): We will meet at km 17.4, east side of the road, where it crosses the trail. GPS coordinates N 43.615163,W 79.975157Hike Leader(s): Smadar Junkin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Rocky, Variable
Distance: 18kDescription
We will be shutting to Kelso parking, close to Appleby Line and will walk back to the cars, passing by the location of the first blaze on the Bruce Trail. Please note that we need to pay by the hour per person for parking in Kelso. If any hiker has an annual pass, let me know. Pass holders can do the shuttle and the rest of the hikers are expected to pay the driver $2.Bring 2 litres of water, icers and snowshoes. Hikers are expected to follow all Covid 19 restrictions.
***CANCELLED*****Festive Creemore Nature Preserve
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/creemore-nature-preserve-4/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.Hike Leader(s): Michael Treuman Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 5kmDescription
Wear your festive colours! Hike this 204 acre property featuring majestic, mature sugar maple trees and a meandering cold water stream. This lush Niagara Escarpment forest is home to a variety of rare and at-risk species. The sounds of hairy and pileated woodpeckers echo through the trees. We will creatively combine Mingay, Maple Leaf and Trout trails to complete a loop-de-loop. Bring a snack and water.RBG North Shore Trail
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/rbg-north-shore-trail-9/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the parking lot by the Pavillion at the RBG Nature Center (Arboretum) at 9:45am.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/43%C2%B017’06.7%22N+79%C2%B053’59.5%22W/@43.285189,-79.9020436,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xc8bc6caf3a95cb16!8m2!3d43.285189!4d-79.8998549Hike Leader(s): Linda Robinson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: Approximately 6kmDescription
Bring along water, snack and icers in case of snow.Parking fees apply.
- 22December 22, 2022
8:30 am Hike and CHRISTMAS GATHERING
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/900-am-hike-and-christmas-gathering/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7kDescription
Join us for our annual Christmas Hike and Gathering. You can hike or join us at the end for snacks treats, fun and festivities.Bring your favourite delicacy for the table
9:15 Hike and CHRISTMAS GATHERING
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-jordan-hollow-36/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park, Jordan
Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 6 kmsDescription
Join Us for our annual hike and Christmas gathering Either join the hike or join us at the the end. Bring a chair and something to share.Get the PERFECT Holiday gift for the hikers in your life!NBTC Promotional items available:Long sleeve RED tshirts, $30Short sleeve GREEN – Where the Blazes are We? tshirts, $25Badge Tube scarves – black and white backgrounds available, $15Bumper stickers, $5Cash or etransfers accepted! - 23December 23, 2022
Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/niagara-on-the-lake-tour-35/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Park on King St near Centre St (just outside of Veteran’s Memorial ParkHike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5-6 kmDescription
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
CANCELLED Urban Walk - Rattray Marsh
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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 kmDescription
THIS HIKE IS CANCELLED DUE TO THE WINTER STORM WARNING.Take a break from the busy holiday season: This 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. Dress for the weather: hiking poles and boot icers may be recommended.
If you are taking the GO Train from Union Station, please board the 8:45 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 on a first come/first served basis. 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.
CANCELED - Lunch time Loops - CANCELED
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Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation AreaHike Leader(s): Robert House Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6KMDescription
Dundas Valley Conservation Area is a magnificent outdoor area consisting of over 40km (about 24.85 mi) of trails located minutes from the downtown core of Hamilton. Join us Friday, December 23rd at 11:30 as we explore the Dear Run loop, the Main loop, and the Headwaters trail to the Homestead Trail loop.This will be a moderately paced hike totaling about 6KM. The hike should finish within 2 hours.
We will meet at the picnic tables at the trail centre
The gatehouse will be closed, entry is free if you have your HCA card or $11 if you do not have a membership. Only credit cards are accepted at the gate.
The trail is gravel or grass with some roots and rocks and some steep hills.
Bring snacks, a warm beverage, and weather-appropriate clothing. Icers may be needed depending on the weather.
Please arrive at 11:15 so we can start promptly at 11:30
If the weather is stormy I will send out an email the morning of the hike letting you know if it’s canceled. If you need to cancel please send an email letting me know.