Hike Schedule

Car Hike: Scotsdale Farm – Blue and White hike – 18.5KM

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps):

We meet in the parking lot at Scotsdale Farm. Enter from Trafalgar Road, 1.7KM northwest of Highway 7.

Hike Leader(s): Fayyaz Mahmood Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Rocky, Variable
Distance: 18.5KM

Description

We will be hiking the blue and white trails in the Scotsdale Farm / Silver Creek area. We start on the Bennett Heritage Side Trail (ST) going North to join the Main Bruce trail at 35.1KM, Map 13, Ed 30. We turn back on the Main trail to take the Great Esker ST at 33.4KM. We leave the Great Esker trail to take the new Trafalgar ST, Reservoir ST and finally the Duff Pit ST to return back to the Main trail at 28.4KM. We take the Main trail going north until 31.2KM and take the Maureen Smith ST to return back on the Bennett Heritage ST to return back to the parking lot.

Dress according to the weather. Hiking boots are required. Bring your lunch and 1.5-2 litres of water.

Crawford Lake Loop

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Crawford Lake Conservation Area. 3115 Conservation Road, Milton. L9T 2X3. BTC Map 11, just northeast of km 105. Main parking lot behind the Visitor’s Centre.

Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 10 km

Description

Join us for an early Sunday morning walk on the trails of Crawford Lake Conservation Area.  There will be some muddy and steep sections.  All said, a peaceful tarry in the Nassagaweya Canyon.  Spectacular cliffs and a great view if the the weather is clear.  Please bring a drink, a snack and and a lunch.  Poles strongly recommended.  Pack icers just in case.  A smile and a quiet appreciation of nature mandatory.  We’ll have you home for the England game.  Conservation Halton reservations required.

9:00 Woodend Conservation Area

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):

Woodend Conservation Area

Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: Approximately 6 km

Description

Meet at Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Road parking lot.  We will hike the Wetland Ridge Side trail, check out the Niagara College ponds and hike back on the main trail.

Registration required.

Terra Cotta Loop

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking on Heritage Road

Hike Leader(s): Pati Greenwood, Jeff Dowsett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 15

Description

Starting from the roadside parking, the hike will follow the main trail, the Terra Cotta Side Trail, and the Rockside Side Trail to form a loop. Regular breaks and a lunch stop will be included.  Bring snacks, lunch and plenty of water.  Please arrive at 9:15 am as we will depart promptly at 9:30 am.  There will be an optional pub stop following the hike.

Beginner's Guide to Snowshoes and Cross-Country Skiis

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Sydenham, Peninsula

Location (Google Maps): 100 Spencer St., Hepworth, ON

Hike Leader(s): Marg Glendon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Description

Learn about how to choose snowshoes and x-country ski equipment that fits you, what is best for your weight and weather conditions. Learn about the importance of layered winter clothing, and appropriate footwear and gloves.

Snowshoeing and cross country skiing are great winter activities which provide  low impact aerobic exercise and allows you to explore the trails after the regular hiking season is over. It’s easy to learn.  Get ready for the upcoming trail season!

"Get In The Spirit"

Hosting Club: Peninsula

Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Bluewater Park Parking Lot beside Dockside Willie’s (402 William St.)

Hike Leader(s): Marg Glendon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate

Description

Join us for a  hike along two more Peninsula Bruce Trail Club Side Trails (Blue Series) ~ approximately 7 1/2 km.  Meet at the Bluewater parking lot at 402 William St., Wiarton (beside Dockside Willie’s Fish and Chips). Our hike will start at the beginning of the Peninsula Section of the Bruce Trail and follow the Wiarton Side Trail following highway 6, past Spirit Rock Motel and through Spirit Rock Conservation Area -meeting up with the Spirit Rock Side Trail. We will have time to explore and learn more about the ruins of the Corran. You will have an option of descending the Spiral Staircase to view the shoreline, or wait at the top of the staircase before we complete the side trail loop along the cliff side edge. Finally, we will retrace our steps along the Wiarton Side Trail returning to our parking location. Bring along your Christmas bells and good cheer! Shortbread and Apple Cider awaits! ~ 2 1/2 hours

CANCELLED Hike Derby Forest RED loop

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Parking area at the north end of Georgian Bluffs Conc. 3, north of km 98.7 (Map 32)

Hike Leader(s): Bill Snel Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing.
Distance: 5 km

Description

CANCELLED Hike the red trail around the outside of the Derby Forest Trails. Contact Bill Snel at w.snel2@gmail.com or landline (519) 470-0584.