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- 05December 5, 2022
Caledon Hills End to End - Dec 5, 6, 7, 2022
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This is a Multi-Day Hike
You are signing up for the following dates and times:
2022-12-05 at 08:00
2022-12-06 at 08:00
2022-12-07 at 08:00Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): We are meeting at 8am at the Mono Community Centre on our first day of hiking.Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Difficult
Distance: 20-25km each dayDescription
This is an End to End of the Caledon Hills section of trail and is intended only for this who are able to participate in all 3 days. I will try to make the badges available on our last day $10. A schedule will be sent out about one week prior to our start date.
If you have any questions about your hike, please contact the Hike Leader.REMINDERS:
1. Arrival:
• Please arrive 15 minutes before start of hike.
2. Clothing and Footwear:
• Hikers are expected to wear (or carry) appropriate attire for the
weather and the terrain. This will prevent injuries and show
consideration for a safe and positive group hiking experience.
• Sturdy footwear is necessary.
• Hiking poles are not required but are a good idea in any season,
especially if the terrain is rocky or slippery.
3. What to Pack:
• I.D. and your health card – Do not leave any valuable items in your car particularly where they may be visible.
• Water (minimum 1.5 L) and snacks and lunch
• Sunscreen
• First aid kit, including personal medication. Note: Hike Leaders cannot provide medication (including pain relievers and antihistamines). Your first aid kit should include: bandaids, sterile
gauze pads, a tensor bandage, Sam splint, moleskin, SteriStrips for lacerations, antiseptic ointment, ASA, ibuprofen, Benadryl, gravol, imodium and personal medications.
4. COVID-19 Protocols:
• Each hiker must perform a self-screening check before hiking. Stay home if you are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms.
• All hikers are to follow the guidelines for safe hiking laid out on the BTC website.
• Hikers who experience COVID-19 symptoms following a hike must inform their local public health unit.
• Optional Items: Please bring your own hand sanitizer and mask.
5. Please leave dogs at home.
6. This is a shuttle hike; everyone will be asked to participate in the shuttle. Please wear masks while in the vehicle.
7. Please bring your icers/crampons in case the trail is icy.
9:00am Side Trail Challenge #6 - Rockway, Lower Falls, Midway, Staff, Louth (REPEAT)
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/900am-side-trail-challenge-6-rockway-lower-falls-midway-staff-louth-repeat/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): Rockway Community Centre – Enter from Rockway Road just east of Wessel Drive.Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12kDescription
Take Rockway ST to the end. Hike back to where it meets Lower Falls Side Trail (km 47.9). Take Main Trail until it meets Lower Falls Side Trail. Take Lower Falls Side Trail until it meets main trail again then continue up Midway Side Trail until it meets Main trail again. Take Main Trail up the hill until it meets Staff Ave ST. Take Staff Ave ST out and back. Then take Louth Side Trail until it meets Main Trail (km 51.2). Turn right and follow Main trail back to Rockway. Photos required towards side trail badge are: 1) Upper Rockway Falls 2) Lower Rockway Falls 3) Moss covered boulders on Louth ST 4) Lower Louth Falls.
Must complete all 20 side trails to earn the Side Trails badge.9:00 Rotary Park
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Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Rotary Park 395 Pelhan RdHike Leader(s): Sheila Massey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: ModerateDescription
Hiking in and around Rotary Park and 12 Mile Creek 6-7 kmEasy Monday Hikes
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Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Head of the Trails parking lot of Cyprus Lake Campground.
Hike Leader(s): Marg Glendon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: `~3 kmDescription
Easy hikes are short hikes (<3 KM) that are generally flat with little elevation change and mostly clear of tree roots and rocks. The pace is slow. Hikes are adjusted according to weather conditions. Footwear with good tread and ankle support are recommended. Hiking poles are recommended, but not required. Bring a small backpack to carry water and light snacks.We will walk from the parking lot to Horseshoe Lake Trail. Our first stop is pretty Horseshoe Lake. Then, we continue through the mixed forest to the Georgian Bay shoreline. We will stop here for a nutrition break. Then, retrace our steps to Head of the Trails.
Park fees apply.
Minimum group size- 4
- 06December 6, 2022
9:00 NEW VENUE Rockway Conservation
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Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Rockway Conservation Area
Pelham Road, St CatherinesHike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 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
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Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Pelham Road entrance, Short Hills Provincial ParkHike 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.Crawford Forestry Tract and Yaremko Ridley Park Trail
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/crawford-forestry-tract-and-yaremko-ridley-park-trail/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): Iroquoia Section – Map 10; roadside parking on Twiss Rd. north of Derry Rd.Hike Leader(s): Doris Harper Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10 – 13 km depending on trail conditionsDescription
From roadside parking on Twiss Rd. we will first hike south through the Yaremko Ridley park as far as Derry Rd. and return. We will then hike the Crawford Forestry Tract to Guelph Line and return. Depending on trail , weather conditions, and time, we can hike into Crawford Lake, hike the boardwalk around the Lake and return. Distance – 10 km; adding in hiking into Crawford Lake – 13 km.Bring water, snacks/lunch, poles(optional), icers recommended! Dress for the weather conditions.
Carpooling if possible is recommended as there is limited parking on Twiss Rd. Consider wearing a mask if carpooling.
Pacific Slope Friendship Trail
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Location (Google Maps): park @ km 74.3 in the Beaver Valley section (Johnston’s Sideroad)
Map 26 Edition 30Hike Leader(s): Kristina Rettie Click here to contact the hike leader.
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Strenuous
Length of Hike: 12kmDescription
The Pacific Slope Trail follows the main Bruce Trail. This hike will be an in and out hike of ups and downs with a side step onto the Stew Hilts Side Trail.Please be prepared with icer’s and/or snowshoes depending on conditions.
Bring snack and water. Please no dogs.
COVID-19 Precautions Before, During and After your Hike
- Each hiker joining a Bruce Trail Club organized hike must perform a self-screening check before hiking.
Find Ontario’s self-assessment tool here: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/ - If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, stay home.
- Personal Protective Equipment:
- Hikers may choose to wear masks
Transportation
It is the Bruce Trail Conservancy’s current policy that car shuttles are allowed. It is at the discrepancy of individual hike leaders to make that decision.
Other Guidelines
- Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the hike.
- Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate attire for the weather and the terrain.
Hiking poles are a good idea in any season, especially if the terrain is rocky or slippery. In winter, snowshoes or icers/crampons are needed when conditions dictate.
Wearing appropriate clothing and footwear prevents injuries and shows consideration for a safe and positive group hiking experience. - Always carry I.D. and your health card.
- Bring sufficient water and snacks (or lunch if indicated). A minimum of 1L of water is recommended on all hikes, and 3L is recommended for long, challenging hikes in the heat of the summer.
- Bring sunscreen and insect repellent (for spring and summer hikes).
- Bring your own first aid kit.
- Please leave dogs at home.
- Each hiker joining a Bruce Trail Club organized hike must perform a self-screening check before hiking.
- 07December 7, 2022
Car Hike: Speyside - Blue and White hike – 20KM
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-speyside-blue-and-white-hike-20km/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): We meet at the Pear Tree parking (Map 12, 11.4KM, Ed. 30) on 15 Side Road 200 metres South-West of Halton Road 25.Hike Leader(s): Fayyaz Mahmood Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk, Fast
Terrain: Rocky, Variable
Distance: 20 KMDescription
We will carpool to the parking lot opposite the Limehouse Public School. We will be hiking the Main Trail and the Side Trails (ST) in Speyside, Toronto Section.
We hike to where the trail comes out on 5th Line. We will walk back taking in the Ridge ST and the Todd Bard ST. We continue on the Main Trail also hiking on the Vandelick ST and the Cliff Hatch ST to return to the Pear Tree parking. It is a good idea to pack your icers.
Bring 1.5 – 2 liters of water and your lunch. Please dress for the weather.Kolapore Uplands
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Category: Register on-line or sign-in morning of hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.Hike Leader(s): David Little Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8.5kmDescription
We will start at km 27.9 on the 10th Line for an in/out hike past Metcalfe Rock to km 23.8 and then return. Enjoy the lovely views, a magical time in Kolapore! Bring water and a snack.Sheppard Quarry to RBG Berry Tract
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/sheppard-quarry-to-rbg-berry-tract/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): Sheppard Quarry, meet beside Waterdown WalmartHike Leader(s): Jill Parratt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: About 9kmDescription
Bruce trail from Sheppard Quarry under hwy 6 to RBG Berry Tract loop and back.Please bring water. Poles are recommended.
If you need to contact me on the day of the hike text me at 905-399-3601.
Jill
11:00 am Hike & Picnic
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Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Locust Grove Picnic AreaHike Leader(s): Marion Hanover Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 kmDescription
Hike around Queenston area. Optional outdoor gathering in Locust Grove including pot luck picnic.Festival of Northern Lights Hike
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/festival-of-northern-lights-hike/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: An evening walk.
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the municipal parking lot by the river on the west side of 1st Ave. E between 7th St. E and 8th St. E in Owen Sound.Hike Leader(s): Harriet Nixon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: There might be icy and slippery sections.Description
The hike WILL leave at 7:00 pm – no need to arrive early. This evening we will take in the Owen Sound Festival of Northern lights on both sides of the Sydenham River and at Harrison Park. Please bring icers if conditions are icy. For further information call Harriet Nixon at 519-373-6598 or harrietnixon@bmts.com - 08December 8, 2022
Iroquoia E2E-in-6 led by Bryon Robertson | Weekdays, Brisk
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/iroquoia-e2e-in-6-led-by-bryon-robertson-weekdays-brisk/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.
This is a Multi-Day Hike
You are signing up for the following dates and times:
2022-12-08 at 08:00
2022-12-09 at 08:00
2022-12-12 at 08:00
2022-12-13 at 08:00
2022-12-14 at 08:00
2022-12-15 at 08:00Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Iroquoia E2E-in-Six
Location (Google Maps): Various locations throughout the Iroquoia section of the Bruce TrailHike 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, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 18 – 22km /dayDescription
This is a special series of 6 hikes to complete the Iroquoia section of the Bruce Trail. There will be a new accomplishment badge, included in the registration fee – which is currently being designed and will be mailed to hikers who complete the series once it is available. (It is unfortunately, unlikely to be available by the time of the sixth hike)For this inaugural E2E in 6, we will be following the main trail southbound eventually finishing in Grimsby. Please note that you are signing up for the entire series of six hikes. The Iroquoia in 6 series is geared to experienced long distance hikers with the expectation of a 3.5 to 5.0 km/ hr. pace maintained over an 18 to 22 km day. No dropout points have been established and therefore hikers who must drop out, will be responsible for their own transportation.
Hikers will be expected to to be wearing proper hiking boots and layered clothing with the expectation of cool and possible wet weather conditions. Sufficient food and water for a full day of hiking is required and hiking poles, crampons and wet weather gear are recommended. A 20 minute on-trail lunch break will be scheduled.
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-Six will be limited to members of the Bruce Trail Conservancy. Hikers can belong to any section.
A maximum of 1 (of the 6) 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. 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-Six 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.
9:00 am NEW TIME Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/900-am-new-time-long-hike-jordan-to-moyer-louth-5/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 3039 King St Jordan
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 10kDescription
From Jordan Hollow Hike the main trail to Upper and Lower Balls Falls, Moyer Road or Louth and Return. You must register for each hike. Dress for the weatherBring Poles, snack a drink and ices
9:15 Short hike, Jordan Hollow
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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
Hike the main trail and side trails around Jordan and Balls Falls.
7:00 pm Moonlight & Holiday Lights - Night Hike in Niagara on the Lake
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Category: Night
Location (Google Maps): Veteran’s Memorial Park, park just outside the park on King StreetHike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-7 kmDescription
Moonlight Nike Hike – Take in the magic of the rising moon over the 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. We will also walk through the streets of Historic Old Town to enjoy the holiday lights.
Bring a night light and dress for weather. Counts towards your night hike badge (5 night hikes) and winter badge (15 hikes between December 21st and March 20th).