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January 03 - January 06

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January 3, 2023
9:00 CHANGE LOCATION Long Hike Rockway
9:00 AM-11:30 AM
01/03/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/900-long-hike-wiley-road-short-hills-6/
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Rockway Conservation
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 10km
Description

Due to the swampy conditions at Rockway we are moving this weeks hike to Rockway
Bring Poles water, snack and dress for the weather
9:15 Short hike, Pelham Road, Short Hills
9:15 AM-10:45 AM
01/03/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-pelham-road-short-hills-32/
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Pelham Road entrance, Short Hills Provincial Park
Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 km
Description

Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills. Bring hiking boots, icers and water.
Frosty Five Winter Blues Badge Series 1/5 Weekday
9:30 AM-1:30 PM
01/03/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/frosty-five-winter-blues-badge-series-1-5-weekday/
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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Meet at roadside parking, km 6.6 on the east side of Creditview Road, immediately north of the Grange Sideroad intersection. 43.791491, -79.975229 (Map 14, Edition 30)
Directions: From Hwy#10, head west on Old Base Line Road to Mississauga Road. Turn right and head north to the Grange Sideroad. Turn right and head east to Creditview Road.
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: 10.0 kilometres
Description
Beat the winter blues! Register individually for one, a few, or all of our Frosty Five Winter Blues Badge weekday 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 one explores parts of the main Trail and Trimble, Crow’s Nest, and Ring Kiln Side Trails. Bring your choice of hydration and snacks. Hiking boots and icers/crampons are required. See January 17, 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.)
Hockley Valley - Dunby Rd/Cam Snell Side Trails
9:30 AM-12:00 PM
01/03/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/hockley-valley-dunby-rd-cam-snell-side-trails/
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Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Caledon Hills Section, Hockley Valley, Map 18, Meet at the parking lot on the south side of Dunby Rd, Km 68.0
Hike Leader(s): Julie Daley; Les Babbage; Inge Eckerich; Tony Evangelista Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely, Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7km, short hike 4km
Description
We will meet at the roadside parking on Dunby Rd, and hike south along the Main trail for 2.5 km. We will then follow the Cam Snell Side Trail loop (2km), and return on the Main trail. For those wishing a shorter hike, return to the parking before the Side Trail (4km). Please come prepared for the weather. Snowshoes, icers and/or poles may be needed. Bring snack.
04
January 4, 2023
8:30 Niagara Winter End to End #1 Grimsby to Kinsman Park
8:30 AM-1:00 PM
01/04/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/830-niagara-winter-end-to-end-1-grimsby-to-kinsman-park-2/
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet Kinsmen Park Frost Rd Beamsville. Carpool to Lions Pool Grimsby 43.193201 79.565301
Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 13.5 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
Niagara Benchlands Badge Hike
9:00 AM-11:00 AM
01/04/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/niagara-benchlands-badge-hike/
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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
Double Helix: Standing Rock and Crevices Nottawasaga Lookout
9:30 AM-1:00 PM
01/04/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/double-helix-standing-rock-and-crevices-nottawasaga-lookout/
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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): Sandy McNair Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: 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: 6km
Description

Please be prepared with icers’s or snowshoes. We will park on the Osprey-Blue Mountains Townline at the Clearview Townline at km 44.5. The white blazed trail immediately climbs the escarpment along a narrow winding forested path. At a mid-elevation plateau, the trail and forest open up. We will take the Standing Rock and Caves Side Trail which involves moving up through narrow crevices and some climbing between huge rock formations. Make sure you bring crampons if not wearing snowshoes! We will stay on the white blazed trail hiking past Eagle Cres. parking area and then around to the Singhampton Side Trail, looping back down the white blazed trail to the cars.Bring a snack or lunch and water. Map 23 Ed. 30
CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN - Good Companions - Shell Park and Bronte Trails
10:00 AM-12:30 PM
01/04/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/good-companions-shell-park-and-bronte-trails-2/
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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Shell Park, Lakeshore Road, Bronte (parking lot closest to Lakeshore Road) See map below
Hike Leader(s): Ted Bossence Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 7.5 km
Description

We will hike through Shell Park and trails in Bronte to Bronte Creek and Bronte Harbour, returning via the lake and pioneer cemetery. Bring icers, water and a snack. Please arrive a few minutes before the start time, I will be leaving on time. If you are unable to come and cancel after 4:00 pm on the day before the hike, please let me know by email that evening (tedbossence@sympatico.ca) or by text the next morning (905 334-8752).

10:00 Merritt island loop
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
01/04/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/1000-merritt-island-loop/
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Merritt island foot of cross street on island.
Hike Leader(s): Sylvia Wheeler Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 9 km
Description

Hike along the banks of the Welland Canal
Full Moon/Wolf Moon Evening Hike
7:00 PM-8:45 PM
01/04/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/full-moon-wolf-moon-evening-hike/
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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 under the light of the Full Moon/Wolf Moon. Please bring icers if there are icy conditions. For further information contact Harriet Nixon at 519-373-6598 or harrietnixon@bmts.com
05
January 5, 2023
Car Hike: Toronto Winter E2E, hike 2/3
8:00 AM-2:45 PM
01/05/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-toronto-winter-e2e-hike-2-3/
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Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): We will meet at km 33.4. Across from the Eighth Line, ST on Eighth Line. coordinates N 43.679840,W 79.966419
Hike Leader(s): Smadar Junkin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Rocky, Variable
Distance: 17 km
Description

We will shuttle to km 17.4. We will walk through the Hole In The Wall.
please bring 2 litres of water, icers and snowshoes. Hikers are expected to follow all Covid 19 restrictions. Please note that if bad weather conditions are expected, I may need to change hike date.
9:00 am Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth
9:00 AM-11:30 AM
01/05/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/900-am-long-hike-jordan-to-moyer-louth-31/
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):
Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 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
9:15 AM-10:45 AM
01/05/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-jordan-hollow-38/
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
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.
Lollipop Hike
10:00 AM-12:30 PM
01/05/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/lollipop-hike-3/
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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Halton Agreement Forest – East Side of Guelph Line, Across from Elements Casino Mohawk Parking Lot
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: 8 – 9km.
Description

Come explore the trails of the Halton Agreement Forest in winter. Meet in the northeast corner of the casino parking lot at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start. We will do an “in and out” with a loop at the top of our “stick”. Bring water, a snack, icers and poles if using.
Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com
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January 6, 2023
9:00 Queenston Heights
9:00 AM-10:30 AM
01/06/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/900-queenston-heights-2/
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Park in Locust Grove Picnic Area, Niagara Parkway – Opposite Queenston Heights Park.
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6-8km
Description

Depending upon the weather conditions, we will either stay along the top of the escarpment and hike the main Bruce Trail or we will go down into village of Queenston to tour the area. Dress in weather appropriate clothes. Hiking poles recommended.
Moonlight Hike at Black Ash Creek
6:30 PM-8:00 PM
01/06/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/moonlight-hike-at-black-ash-creek/
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Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Register on-line or sign-in morning of hike
Location (Google Maps): This hike will meet in the Home Hardware parking lot at High Street and Sixth Street.
Hike Leader(s): David Little Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 5km
Description

Hike for a Moonlight badge. Members $10 Non-Members $15. We will park at the Home Hardware store in Collingwood at Sixth St and High St. This is an urban hike that will take us through wooded areas around the Black Ash Creek. Bring a snack and water. Please be prepared with icers’s or snowshoes.
7:00 pm Moonlight Hike
7:00 PM-8:30 PM
01/06/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/700-pm-moonlight-hike/
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps): Veteran’s Memorial Way
Hike Leader(s): Sheila Massey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5k
Description

Take in the magic of the moon over Lake Ontario and the Niagara River. Counts towards your night hike badge.