Hike Schedule

8:00 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, sunscreen and bug spray and dress for the weather

9:15 Short Hike - Pelham Road, Short Hills

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps): Pelham Road entrance, Short Hills Provincial Park

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 kms

Description

Hike the main and side trails of Short Hills Provincial Park.  Bring water.

Mono Cliffs/South Outlier

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Dufferin Hi-Land Section, Map 19. Meet at Mono Community Centre hiker parking area off of 2nd Line Mono at south end of Mono Centre village.

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: Long hike: 7.5 km; Short: 5 km

Description

Both hikes will take the Laidlaw Side Trail to the Main Trail, then the South Outlier side trial. The short hike will continue around the South Outlier loop, returning by way of Main Trail and Laidlaw Side Trail. The longer hike will continue down the South Outlier Connector to the Carriage Side trail returning by way of the Spillway, Clifftop  and Laidlaw Side Trails .

Easy Does It

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Halton Agreement Forest, Guelph Line

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: Approx. 8 km.

Description

This hike takes us for a pleasant walk through the Halton Agreement Forest on mostly flat trails with one rocky section. Meet in the northeast corner of Woodbine Mohawk Casino Raceway on Guelph Line at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start. Bring water, a snack and hiking poles if using. We will do a there and back with a small loop at the top.
Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com

Harrison Park and Inglis Falls Loop with an opportunity for lunch at the Inn

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

Parking lot in Harrison Park by the Harrison Park Inn (north of km 96.7) (Map 32).

Hike Leader(s): Sheri Hatcher Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk: 4 to 5 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: Approximately 10 km

Description

On this 10 km hike, we encounter a variety of terrain. We start on the Harrison Park Side Trail which meets both the main trail (upper) and the Palisades Side Trail (lower). The main trail is quite spectacular with rocky and steep sections. Weather permitting, we will do this section but if it appears too slippery we will do the Palisades Side Trail. Both trails will take us back to the main trail. From there we will head to Inglis Falls and return via the Creamery Side Trail to Harrison Park.  After the hike, there will be an opportunity to enjoy lunch at the Harrison Park Inn. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time.

Lavender

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Register in person the morning of hike.
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.

Hike Leader(s): Anhong MacNeil 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: 11.5km

Description

We will drive to the start of the hike at a roadside parking area near the cemetery located 1 km east of Lavender on Mulmur/Nottawasaga Townline. We will hike along the road until we reach Lavender where km 0.0 is the start of the Blue Mountains section. We will continue hiking until we reach the bridge at the Noisy River Nature Reserve and then retrace our steps. This hike offers a variety of terrain as we proceed along crevices, through forest, fields, and beautiful wetlands before reaching the Noisy River. Bring lunch and water.

River and Ruin and loop

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Park at Kilbride Park behind the public school

Hike Leader(s): Jill Parratt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 7.5

Description

Arrive at 9:15 for 9:30 start.

We will hike Kilbride side trail, River and Ruin and loop.

Please bring water.

If you need to cancel day of hike please text me at 905-399-3601

Jill

Exploring the Caledon Rail Trail

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Caledon Rail Trail, 14341 Mississauga Road, Caledon

Hike Leader(s): Lynn Dobson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 8 km

Description

This hike will start at the Cheltenham Brickyards parking area (free parking, address and GPS above). We will cross the street from the parking lot and be on the Trans Canada Trail from Mississauga Road to Chinguacousy Road. It will be an out and back, turning around at 4 km. The surface is hard packed; easy walking without any roots, rocks or hills. Hikers can wear running shoes or hiking shoes. The pace is leisurely. There are tree canopy sections and open sections.
After the hike participants will have the option of gathering at Cheltenham General Store for a coffee or sweet treat.

11:00 am Hike & Picnic

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Locust Grove Picnic Area

Hike Leader(s): Marion Hanover Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 km

Description

Hike around Queenston area.  Optional outdoor gathering in Locust Grove including pot luck picnic.

8:00 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. Bring Poles, sunscreen, bug spray , snack and a drink and dress for the weather

9:00 Exploring Woodend Conservation Area, sections of the Bruce Trail and Side Trails

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps): Woodend Conservation Area, Parking Lot near Taylor Rd

Hike Leader(s): Mary-Lyn Hopper Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely, Medium
Terrain: Moderate

Description

The series of hikes will provide opportunities to learn about the vegetation in the area, including invasive and native plants.

9:15 Short Hike - Jordan Hollow

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park, Jordan Station

Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 6 kms

Description

Hike the main and side trails around Jordan Hollow and Ball’s Falls.  Bring water and hiking boots.

Iroquoia End-to-End Hike 7 of 10

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Scenic Dr., west of Chateau Crt. at km 40.5. Shuttle to start at Davidson Blvd.

Hike Leader(s): Nancy Mooney Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: From 54.9 – 40.5, plus walk from parking, 14.5 km Map 8.

Description

This is the seventh hike of ten and takes us through the Dundas Valley Conservation Area, from Sherman Falls along Ancaster Creek, through a wooded and rocky area, to Tiffany Falls Side Trail, across Highway 403 and through the Iroquoia Heights Conservation Area to parking.

Kelso Summit

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Kelso Summit

Hike Leader(s): Colleen Mabalay Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: approx 7km

Description

We will hike the main trail and a couple of side trails.

Parking reservations required through conservationhalton.ca

Jackson's Cove to Barrow Bay

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Bruce Trail parking lot off Bruce Road 9 in Barrow Bay just south of West Shore Road. km 67.9 BTC Map 38.

Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely, Strenuous
Distance: 16 kms

Description

Join us for this series of Peninsula shuttle hikes from Jackson’s Cove to Cape Chin South on the Bruce Peninsula.  The terrain is as demanding as it gets but stunning.  Hikes range from 12 to 19.5 km.  See individual hike descriptions for details.  Please be ready for slippery rocks, cliff tops, poison ivy, bugs and ticks.  Hiking boots and poles mandatory.  Lots of climbing, some mud and a lot of laughs.  Please arrive 15 minutes ahead of time because our departure times are firm.  Please bring your own first aid kit with moleskin, 2.5L water, lunch, snack and a change of footwear and a garbage bag (for the shuttle).  Please be prepared to use your vehicle for the shuttle.  No dogs and no dropouts.  Km references are to 31^st Edition Bruce Trail Reference.

Dufferin Hi-Land 1 of 3

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at lavender on Mulmur-Nottawasaga Townline Rd. by the cemetery, and carpool to km 41.7, 20 Sideroad, and Prince of Wales RD.

Hike Leader(s): Vince Zvonar Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 15.6

Description

Kemble Wetlands and Kemble Rock Reserve

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

Roadside parking on the shoulder of Coles and Taylor Sideroads, south of km 140.7 (Map 34)

Hike Leader(s): Carol Graham-Mullin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
Distance: 5-6 km

Description

Two loops, Kemble Wetlands and Kemble Rock Reserve . Poles, water and snack suggested. Several options and final route can be decided at trail head. If you are unable to register, please call or text the leader at 226-787-8804.