Hike Schedule

Frosty Five Winter Blues Badge Series 2/5 Weekday

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Hockley Road parking lot on the north side of Hockley Road at the Hockley Road Side Trail. 43.972857, -80.056330 (Map 18, Edition 30)

Directions: From ON-10 turn east onto Hockley Rd/Dufferin County Rd 7. Drive for 5.1 kilometres.

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

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 11.5 kilometres

Description

Beat the winter blues! Register individually for one, a few, or all of our Frosty Five Winter Blues Weekday Badge hikes. Participants who complete all five hikes will be eligible to receive a CHBTC Winter badge and a Sideways badge on the final hike. Hike two explores parts of the main Trail and Glen Cross, Isabel East, and Tom East Side Trails in the Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve. Bring your choice of hydration and snacks. Hiking boots and icers/crampons are required. See January 3, January 31, February 14, and February 28  for details pertaining to the other hikes in the series. (Note:  If you wish to purchase badges, the cost of each badge is $10.00 for BTC members and $15.00 for non-members.)

On Top of Old Baldy (for those who are up for it we will do the hill climb again and maybe even again at the end, because... why not!)

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Park at Km 46.8 of the Beaver Valley section on the east side of County Rd 13. (blue gates)
Map 26 E 30

Hike Leader(s): Kristina Rettie Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Some steep sections, Strenuous
Length of Hike: 3.6k or 6k or 8.4k or ?

Description

In this pick your own ending hike you have the choice of three different distances. This is your chance to show your power of perserverance.

#1 up hill, Mac Kirk, down hill -3.6km

#2 up hill, Mac Kirk, down hill, up hill, down hill – 6k

#3 up hill, Mac Kirk, down hill, up hill, down hill, up hill, down hill – 8.4k

do I hear a #4!!!

Of coarse this will be depending on trail conditions (bring icers)

Bring lots of water and snacks

No dogs!

Call or text Kristina @ 519-410-9077 for morning of cancellations

COVID-19 Precautions Before, During and After your Hike

1. 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/
2. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, stay home.
3. 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

1. Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the hike.
2. 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.
3. Always carry I.D. and your health card.
4. 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.
5. Bring sunscreen and insect repellent (for spring and summer hikes).
6. Bring your own first aid kit.
7. Please leave dogs at home.

Niagara Winter End to End #3 Glen Road to Roland Road

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Parking Lot at Roland Road. Car Pool to Glen Road

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 13 kms

Description

We will be car pooling, Bring Icers and poles. No dogs. To earn your Niagara Winter End to End badge, it must be completed between December 21, 2022  to  March 21, 2023.
Because of the potential for bad winter trail conditions we have broken this e2e into 6 hikes rather than 5

Down to the Hollow CANCELLED

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): City View Park, 2500 Kerns Rd.

Hike Leader(s): Anne Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10-11 km.

Description

Today’s hike will take us from City View Park to Smokey Hollow and back. Depending on conditions we may include the McNally and Norman Pearson Side Trails which will include a long climb up Grindstone Creek to Smokey Hollow. Meet at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start in the first parking lot on your right in the most southerly parking lot of City View Park (not the one with the soccer fields and baseball diamonds on Kerns Rd). Bring water, a snack, icers and poles if using. If cancelling after 4:00 pm. on the day before please email leader or text.
Hike Leaders: Anne and Phill Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com

Car Hike: Winter Walk and Wonder - CANCELLED

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the (roadside) parking area at the end of 17 Sideroad, 730 m northeast of Halton Rd 25. Map 12.

Hike Leader(s): Janet Patterson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Variable
Distance: approximately 2 km

Description

Join us for a slow walk in the woods to observe and identify the impressive variety of trees in this area, without the benefit of examining their leaves! The distinctions found in twigs, buds and bark are just some of the clues we will be seeking, with the assistance of our guide, Adam Brylowski, an ecologist on staff at the BTC.

Please dress for the weather, and along with your curiosity, I suggest a hot drink, water and lunch or snack. End time and distance we’ll travel are estimates, depending on weather snd trail conditions.

This hike is brought to you by the TBTC’s Biodiversity Team. We endeavour to promote the critical role we can all play in protecting and conserving the Niagara Escarpment.

Limit of 10

10:30 am Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour - FOLLOWED BY OUTDOOR SKATING

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Park on King St near Centre St at the entrance to Veteran’s Memorial Park

Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-8km

Description

Note: Optional – We will go to the skating rink at Pillar & Post after the hike. Bring skates. Skate rentals available for $5.

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