Hike Schedule

Niagara Benchlands Badge Hike

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

We will meet at Jordan Hollow Park, King St (Hwy 81) across from Boo’s Restaurant 3039 King St, Jordan Station
After completing the Ball’s Falls hike, we will drive to Jordan Main Street Parking Lot beside RPM Bakehouse ( 43.1492718 -79.3696930) and complete the walking tour of the town.
Hikers have the option to do the next hike from Mountainview Conservation (43.157888 -79.498415) independently or with the leader on the same day.

Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 9-15 km dependent on doing 3rd hike from Mountainview Conservation Area the same day

Description

This series of 3 hikes is a joint effort of NBTC and the Lincoln Museum to introduce hikers to the Niagara Benchlands area.  We will complete the Ball’s Falls hike first, then move to the town of Jordan and explore the historical homes in town as well as the Museum if it is open.

Please refer to the following site for badge requirements:  http://niagarabrucetrail.club/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Niagara-Benchlands-Badge.pdf

It is also recommended to download the following pdf:  https://qrco.de/bch3Qi and print the map on page 10 of the PDF

After these 2 sections are completed, hikers will have the option to 1) continue to Mountainview Conservation to complete the third hike with the hike leader or 2) complete this hike independently when convenient.  If #2 is the choice, then hikers will need to submit the required information independently to receive the badge.

If completing all 3 hikes, then badges will be available after the third hike.  Members $10, Non members $15

John Haigh Side Trail, Upper Pretty River Valley

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
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): Flo Kusiak Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 6km

Description

Please be prepared with icers’s or snowshoes.We will drive to the junction of the 2nd Line and the 6th Sideroad, then commence a loop hike through the upper level of the Pretty River Valley Provincial Park. Following the John Haigh Side Trail, we will snowshoe south to join the white blazed trail, then head north to km 52.6. From here we proceed west to the cars. Bring water and a snack. Map 23 Ed. 30

Snowshoe the trails of MacGregor Point Provincial Park

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

Visitor Center in MacGregor Point Provincial Park, 1593 Bruce Road 33, south of Port Elgin. Day use fee applies.

Hike Leader(s): Danuta Valleau Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing.
Distance: approx 4 km

Description

We will follow the shoreline and the interpretive trails.  Icers recommended in icy conditions or snowshoes if there is enough snow.  There is the option to cross country ski and/or skate if the rink is open.  Bring lunch and join us around the fire at the yurt.

9:00 am Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 10k

Description

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 icers

9:15 Short hike, Jordan Hollow. CANCELLED DUE TO DRIVING CONDITIONS

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 kilometres

Description

Hike the main trail and side trails around Jordan and Balls Falls.  Bring hiking boots, icers and water.

Hogg's Falls Side & Main Trails

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet in the Hogg’s Falls parking lot, km 67.5, Map 26, Edition 30.

Hike Leader(s): Glenda Collings Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Some steep sections
Length of Hike: Approx. 6 km

Description

We will hike the both the Lower and Upper Valley Side Trails plus sections of the main trail.  Please bring snowshoes and icers/crampons and we will decide what we need on the day.

Car Hike: Bethesda Trail Richmond Hill

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Oak Ridges Trail head Bethesda parking

Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 14-15KM

Description

We will explore Oak Ridges Corridor in Richmond Hill, Hike around Bond lake .

To reach there turn right to Bethesda side road  from Bayview Ave. Then drive around 500 meter and park in Oak Ridges trail head parking.

It is winter time please bring your icers, hiking poles, proper closing and shoes and hot drinks,

Please carefully read  safety procedures during the hike:

1-Hikers must stay between the leader and the sweep.

2-Hikers must advise the leader or the sweep if they wish to leave the group.

3- Hikers must follow the whistle instructions: 1 blast- stay where you are; 2 blasts come to the leader; 3 blasts – come to the leader quickly.

4-Hike leader may request volunteers to stop at trail intersections, they need to help hikers to the direction the group walk and wait till they see the sweep .

5-Hikers have to make sure they can  see the persons behind and in front of them.

Exploring Mono Cliffs Provincial Park in Winter

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land, Map 19, Km 7.9. Mono Cliffs Provincial Park.
Directions: Heading north on Hwy 10, turn right on 25 Sideroad  (approx. 14 km north of Orangeville) turn right on 1st Line EHS, follow to the end.

Hike Leader(s): Bryan and Carol Foley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions
Distance: 8 km

Description

Meet 9:15 am.  We will explore Mono Cliffs Provincial Park as it can only be explored in winter. Bring water, snacks, dress for the conditions, snowshoes are essential. CAREFUL OF THE DITCHES WHEN PARKING. Parking is limited, car pool if you can.

The Bluffs in Reverse

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
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): Allison Thomas Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 5.5km / 8km

Description

Please be prepared with icers’s or snowshoes.We will park in the Nottawasaga Bluffs parking. We will start our hike km21.9 heading in”reverse” of our traditional direction. We will head to the Keyhole ST and make our way down and through keyhole coming up and out onto the Nottawasaga Lookout ST. We will loop around and back to the cars via the white blazed trail (5.5km). Here you can opt out at the cars or or carry on with the group down the Hamilton Bros. ST to the Betty Carter ST. Once we reach the MainTrail we will take the direct route back to cars once again (8km). Bring water and a snack. Map 22 Ed. 30

Urban Walk: Cootes Paradise (By GO Transit)

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): McMaster University GO Bus Terminal. Transit riders may meet at the Great Hall in Union Station at 8:30 to take the 8:45 AM Westbound Lakeshore Line train to Aldershot (or join us at stations on the way). At Aldershot we connect with the GO bus to McMaster University.

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 9

Description

Join us for a Winter visit to the scenic trails of Cootes Paradise by McMaster University to Princess Point where a fire pit, skaters, and hot chocolate await. Icers are a must for the trails and hills. From Princess Point we’ll proceed to West Hamilton for GO Bus connections to Aldershot or the express bus to Union Station. You may also return to McMaster. Cootes Paradise is a beautiful nature getaway and the largest, most diverse sanctuary in the Royal Botanical Gardens spanning over 600 hectares. On the trails and their lookouts you may spot wildlife, even in Winter. Princess Point has local bus service if you don’t wish to walk further. Dress warmly for the weather and bring icers and hot drinks.

Car Hike: Mono Cliffs Winter Hike

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Mono Cliffs Provincial Park, Map 19

Hike Leader(s): Al Brown

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 6-8 km

Description

We will hike through the Mono Cliffs Provincial Park completing a loop of 6 to 8 km. Actual distance will be weather dependent. Trail conditions may include significant snow. Icers are recommended. Snowshoes are optional (and, I hope, needed).

After the hike we will stop in the Mono Cliffs Inn, near the parking area, for refreshments.

To get to the meeting point go north on Hwy 10, past Orangeville to County Road 8 (at Camilla). Turn right and go about 5-5 km to Mono Centre. The parking area is on the right just before you get to the village centre.

Slough of Despond Side Trail to Esthers Bluff

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Snowshoe Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot at Kemble Arena on the east side of Kemble Rock Road, south of Concession 20

Hike Leader(s): Maureen McFarland Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: approx 5 km

Description

We will carpool to start of hike on Burgess Side Road, north side of Conc 24, and hike along access road and cart track to farm property, crossing the field to enter forest along rocky trail to lookouts over the Slough. Return to cars along same trail.  Map 34.  Conact number 647-918-4180.