Hike Schedule

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.

HIKE LEADER CERTIFICATION COURSE

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Event Hikes
Location (Google Maps): Room WH207
Welch Hall Brock University. Parking free Zone 1

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Description

This is a 2 session course for “Hike Ontario” Certified Hike Leader. The first session will take place on Zoom at 6:30 to 8:30 on January 27th and will be an opportunity to introduce yourself, get an insight to the course content and share your hiking experiences. The main session on Sunday at Brock University will start at 8:30 and will be in class learning until the afternoon when practical hike leading scenarios will take place. You must bring a backpack with items you would carry on a hike as a leader as we will be sharing this. Dress for the weather and bring a packed lunch.

Most BTC members will be reimbursed by their individual clubs subject to participating in leading hikes

Course Literature will be provided

9:00 Hike from Rotary Park along 12 mile creek

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Park at Rotary Park off Pelham Road

Hike Leader(s): Mark Casburn Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6k

Description

This will be an in and out hike. We will start at Rotary park and hike along  12 Mile Creek. Please bring hiking boots, water and icers due to slippery conditions.

Mono Cliffs Provincial Park -CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER TRAVEL ADVISORY

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Mono Cliffs Provincial Park

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: 11 Km

Description

THE HIKE IS CANCELLED DUE TO A WINTER WEATHER TRAVEL ADVISORY.

We will hike through the Mono Cliffs Provincial Park on the main Bruce Trail and several side trails.  Bring water and snacks.  Wear clothing and footwear appropriate to conditions; icers and/or snowshoes may be required depending on conditions.

Park in the gravel lot at the Mono Community Centre, Mono Centre Road (County Road 8).  Please arrive by 9:15 am as we will leave promptly at 9:30 am.

There will be an optional pub stop following the hike – details will be provided several days before the hike.

Bass Lake and Ross McLean Side Trail

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Snowshoe Hike
Location (Google Maps): The Galaxy Theatre parking lot. Meet in the parking lot at the tall “Galaxy Centre” sign next to the traffic lights.
1020 10th St. W., Owen Sound

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

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, There might be icy and slippery sections.
Distance: 7.5 kms

Description

We’ll take the long way to Bass Lake on this hike.  Starting at the Dawson Road Side Trail, we head north to the Ross McLean Side Trail, follow it to the main trail, then hike south to return.  Map 34.  Hiking poles are helpful.

Please contact the leader if you wish to meet at the start of the hike at 647-918-4180.

9:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 10km

Description

Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. Register for each hike

Bring Poles water, snack and dress for the weather

9:15 Short hike, Rotary Park, St. Catharines

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps): Rotary Park, St. Catharines

Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 kilometres

Description

Hike the trails in Rotary Park. Bring hiking boots, icers and water.

Sligo, Beaver, Epping snowshoe hike (shuttle hike)

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet at John Muir Lookout parking lot on Grey Rd 7, near km 96.9. From here we will shuttle to start at Sideroad13A (km89.5)
Map 27, Edition 30

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

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate
Length of Hike: 10km

Description

This Linear hike will include 3 side trails. Sligo Side Trail, Beaver Pond Lookout Side Trail and ending with the Epping Lookout Side Trail that will lead us  to the John Muir Lookout area.

This hike will require snowshoes as we go through fields and the snow can be thigh high making for a strenuous hike. Don’t let the flat terrain fool you.

Bring a snack and water!

Please no dogs

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.

Glen Haffy Conservation Area

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Caledon Hills Section, Map 17. Meet at roadside parking on Coolihans Sideroad at Glen Haffy Rd (Km 35.2).

Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage, Inge Eckerich, Julie Daley, Tony Evangelista Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 6.1 km; Shorter hike: 4 km

Description

We will hike north through Glen Haffy Conservation Area on the Main Trail, returning by way of several Park trails. The shorter hike will take a shorter loop back on Park trails. Bring water and snacks. Snowshoes and/or icers may be required.

Exploring Lowville Park, River and Ruin Side Trail and Maple Cross Nature Reserve. An option to explore Walt Rickli interactive, sculpture garden.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Caledon Hills, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Iroquoia, Map 10 – Mount Nemo
Meet in Lowville Park, 6207 Lowville Park Rd. Burlington. Meet in the parking lot. NOTE: The parking lot is gated, but there is no charge to park here. Just drive up to the gate and the arm will rise automatically.

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: 12 km

Description

We will hike the trails through Lowville Park, then cross Guelph Line to access the River and Ruin Side Trail and Maple Cross Nature Reserve. The trail connects to the main trail; so we will also hike the main trail there and back between No. 8 Sideroad and Britannia Rd. At the end of the hike, there is the option to take about 1/2 hour and wander through the sculpture garden.

Bring, water and snacks, Poles, icers and gators recommended.

**Please check email before leaving home. Hike may be cancelled if unfavourable weather conditions occur**

Doris Harper

harpt7c@gmail.com

cell # 519-589-4114