Hike Schedule

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.

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

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.

Caledon Hills E2E and winter badge 1/4

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Km 16.1. Coordinates N 43.831244,W 79.980588

Hike Leader(s): Smadar Junkin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 16.1km

Description

We will shuttle to km 0.0 and hike to km 16.1. We will enjoy the area of the Forks of the Credit and the Devil Pulpit. This hike can qualify for the winter badge as well as we will allow time for that badge.
must have snowshoes and icers. Bring 2 litres of water.  We will follow all Covid 19 rules.
check before the hike in case the hike date is changes due to bad weather.

Franks Lime Kiln, Singhampton Caves

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): Kelly-Leigh Thomas Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 12km

Description

Please be prepared with icers’s or snowshoes.An enjoyable snowshoe along the white blazed trail through the upper escarpment, descending to the Standing Rock Side Trail where the trail becomes more challenging and quite the climb. An enjoyable view of Standing Rock in all its magnificence, then up and over icy rock faces and through icy cracks and crevices! Once at the top continue on to close the loop. Take the Franks Kiln Side Trail just before you reach the end of the loop to view a restored lime kiln that was originally built circa 1860. Bring a snack or lunch and water.

Hamilton Bayfront to Princess Point

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): 200 Harbour Front Dr Hamilton Meet by the gazebo. Free parking

Hike Leader(s): Gayle Laws Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 8 km

Description

This enjoyable walk by the Hamilton waterfront is from Bayfront Park parking lot to Princess  Point, around a short loop at Princess Point and then back on a paved path.  Sometimes we need a little encouragement to get out and enjoy the fresh air in the winter.  Dress warmly as there may be winds.

Evening Hike in Owen Sound

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: Brisk: 4 to 5 km/h
Terrain: There might be icy and slippery sections.
Distance: Approx 5 km

Description

This hike WILL leave at 7:00 pm – no need to arrive early. This evening we will explore trails and neighbourhoods in Owen Sound. Please bring icers if conditions are icy. For further information contact Harriet Nixon at 519-373-6598 or harrietnixon@bmts.com