Hike Schedule

Just For Fun - Friends of CHBTC

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Hockley Road Parking Lot: Located on the north side of Hockley Road at the Hockley Road Side Trail. Google Map Coordinates: 43.972857, -80.056330
Directions: From ON-10, turn east onto Hockley Road/Dufferin County Road 7. Drive for 5 kilometres. The parking lot is on the lefthand side.

Hike Leader(s): Sandy Green and Roopa Dindigal Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 11.5 km

Description

Plan to enjoy the fall colours and explore a section of the Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve. Our route will take us along the Hockley Road Side Trail, sections of the main Trail, and the Glen Cross, Isabel East, and Tom East Side Trails. Bring your choice of hydration and snacks. Sturdy footwear is highly recommended.

Car Hike: Promenading plus Pumpkin-picking

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): We will meet at the Artaban Road parking lot of the Dundas Valley Conservation Area – coordinates are 43.240974, -79.975582. (Map 8 of the Bruce Trail Reference Guide, Edition 30).

Hike Leader(s): Monica Pasquali Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 5 km

Description

Enjoy two terrific things in one day: promenading along the beautiful trails within the Dundas Valley Conservation Area followed by a visit to Dyment’s Glen Drummond Farm for lunch and to pick out the perfect pumpkin for Halloween!  First we’ll do a loop hike that incorporates Artaban Road Side Trail, Canterbury Falls Side Trail, and the main Bruce Trail within the Dundas Valley Conservation Area, stopping to admire a couple of waterfalls along the way.  After returning to our cars, those who would like to join me in extending their day of fun will make the 15-minute drive to reach Dyment’s Glen Drummond Farm for their annual “Pumpkin Patch Festival.”  Before departing the farm, you might also want to purchase some delicious baked goods to enjoy at home.

Children under 13 years of age are encouraged to join their parents/guardians on this hike so they can fulfill the requirements for the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club’s Fall Junior Hiker Badge (https://www.iroquoia.on.ca/index.php/hiking/junior-hiker-program/) – all family members who are planning on joining us should register for the hike, including children.  You should bring enough water and food for a 2-hour hike, comfortable hiking shoes, sun and bug protection, appropriate clothing for the weather, and money if you intend to join us at Dyment’s Glen Drummond Farm after the hike (please note that the farm only accepts cash as a form of payment).

Note that there is a pay-and-display cost associated with parking at the Artaban Road parking lot within the Dundas Valley Conservation Area.  The cost is $11 per vehicle.

Also note that there is a fee to visit the “Pumpkin Patch Festival” at Dyment’s Glen Drummond Farm (http://www.dyments.com/pumpkin-patch/pumpkins.aspx).  This year’s entrance fee has not yet been advertised, but last year’s entrance fee was $16 (HST included) per person aged 2 years and older.  These fees can only be paid in cash upon entering the farm.

Urban Walk: Mississauga: Meadowvale - Churchville Pumpkin Pie Hike/Tour

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Meet me Kipling Terminal for a 9:02 am departure on MiWay bus #11. Or drive direct to Credit Valley Conservation Authority Parking.

Hike Leader(s): Andrew Proczek Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely, Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 12.5 km

Description

Come join me for our annual pumpkin pie hike/tour with gifted storyteller, Terry Wilson. Take in the fall colors and be charmed by Terry’s stories. This year we will once again visit Terry’s little pioneer village that he constructed with his mother, Rosemary, over two decades. This will be followed with a highlights tour of Meadowvale Village and a trek to the pioneer cemetery of Churchville to the north. Pumpkin pie and hot chocolate will be offered at the cemetery where we will stop for lunch. Copies of Terry’s latest book of short stories will be raffled for 1 dollar a ticket. Bring your loonies or better yet a fiver for a greater chance to win. Most importantly we will honor the memory of Rosemary Wilson. You will get to know this gentle soul, who had such a welcoming heart.

Hockley Valley Nature Reserve

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): (Google Maps)Caledon Hills Section, Map 18. Meet at the parking area on 3rd Line EHS about 2 km north of Hockley Rd. for a 9:30 am start.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: Long Hike 7.5 km Short Hike 4 km

Description

We will experience the wonderful fall colour burst at its peak as we travel the Isabel East Side Trail, the Main Trail, The Cam Snell Side Trail, and the Glen Cross Side Trail.

The short hike will comprise the Isabel East Side Trail, and the Main Trail returning to the parking area by the Glen Cross Side Trail.

Bring water and snacks.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Hiking poles are recommended.

Optional refreshment stop after the hike at The Hockley General Store in the village of Hockley.

Sydenham Chipper (km128.4-km115.5)

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Bruce Trail parking area on Lindenwood Rd.
Map 33 ED 30
Km 128.4

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

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Some rocky footing, Some steep sections, Strenuous
Length of Hike: 12.9km

Description

Please join us as we chip away through the Sydenham section. This will be a series of 11 hikes that range between 13-19kms with one longer hike of 24km. We will begin our journey at the northern end of Sydenham and work our way south to try and avoid the dangers the falling leaves and snow will bring.

If you complete the 11 hikes in this series you will qualify for Sydenham’s new independent badge. Please keep track of your hikes as each hiker will be submitting their own badge request.

All hikes in this series will include a car shuttle and everyone will take a turn as a shuttle driver. Please have your vehicle passenger ready.

Oct 24 hike – meet@km128.4 carpool to 115.5

If you have any questions please text me @ 519-410-9077 (this is the most efficient way)

Please bring plenty of water and snacks/lunch

No dogs

Please text Kristina @ 519-410-9077 for morning of cancelations

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.

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.

Dufferin Hi-Land End to End in Six Hikes - Fundraiser Hike for the new stained glass badge

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Mono Community Centre

Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: Approx 10km per day over 6 concurrent days

Description

Please join hike leaders Les Babbage from Dufferin Hi-Land Club and Ruth Moffatt from Iroquoia Club for this special event, six day, end to end, group hike of the Dufferin Hi-Land Club for the newest and latest stained-glass-designed badge.
This is a leisurely to medium paced hike for up to 15 people. 3-4km an hour; about 10km per day. We should finish by about noon each day and will take time to enjoy the flora and fauna of this section, perhaps even enjoy the fall colours.
Please meet at Mono Community Centre by at least 8:45am on October 25/23, our first day. A hiking schedule will be emailed to all who are registered prior to our start date.
Please bring enough water and snacks for each hike as well as any other necessities you may need. First aid kit, camera, rain gear if it’s forecast, etc. Since this is a group hike, please prepare to attend each day for this special badge and participate in the car shuttles. Your fee will include the new yellow lady slipper orchid stained glass badge designed by Joe Borges. If your schedule does not permit attending each day and you have to miss one day, you can make this day up another time and still qualify for this badge. If you have to miss more than one day, you can still make the days up and qualify for the regular Dufferin ETE trillium badge.

Badges will be presented on our last day.

Please, no dogs.

WEDNESDAY WALKERS - Kimberley Forest

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Park in the lower parking lot of the Beaver Valley Ski Club, near the Valley Crossover Side Trail. From there, a few vehicles will be needed to shuttle to our starting point on Sideroad 7A.

Hike Leader(s): Margaret Yaraskavitch Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Length of Hike: 5 km

Description

After shuttling to Sideroad 7A, our hike begins as we walk through the BTC’s Kimberley Springs Nature Reserve, which includes beautiful Bill’s Creek. We also see the Stone Foundation Side Trail. After returning to the Main Trail, we then take the Kimberley Forest Side Trail. The Kimberley Forest is a beautiful multi-use and multi-trail area. Much of the walk is downhill as it finishes at the base of Beaver Valley Ski Club.

New Badge! Beaver Valley Geology Hike #6

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet in the Beaver Valley Ski Club lower parking lot, on the Valley Crossover side Trail to shuttle to sideroad 13A, km 85.0

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Some rocky footing, Some steep sections, Strenuous
Length of Hike: Approx. 13.5 km

Description

This is a series of 7 hikes to earn the Beaver Valley Geology badge.  We will use the criteria listed in Beth Gilhespy’s book, Walking Through Time, Exploring Niagara Escarpment Geology in the Beaver Valley Bruce Trail Section.  We’ll boost our knowledge of the local geology along the way as we take the required photos.  Hikers are welcome to join any or all of the hikes, however, they must complete all 7 hikes to earn the badge.  Bring sufficient water and snacks.

Hike Five:  Wodehouse Karst – Southern & Northern Route

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.

Easy Does It on the Sixteen

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Easy Does It Hikes
Location (Google Maps): Oakville – Southeast Corner of River Glen Blvd. and Neyagawa Blvd.

Hike Leader(s): Anne Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: Approx. 9 km.

Description

Please join us for a hike in this jewel of a valley, rich in history and natural features. Mostly flat with easy footing there are two hills to descend and ascend. Meet in the southeast parking lot at the intersection of River Glen and Neyagawa Blvd. at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start. Bring a snack and water. Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com

9:00 Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Meet on King St near Centre St – just outside of Veteran’s Memorial Park

Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5-6km

Description

Each Friday we will explore different neighbourhoods, trails and parkland throughout Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Moderate pace with some weeks entirely on sidewalks and roads while others may include a mix of trails and paved pathways. Great way to build up endurance for longer more strenuous hikes.

Prepare for cooler windy conditions on open parkland and along Lake Ontario and Niagara River trails.

Plan to stay for conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Road, NOTL25

Owling Evening with Miptoon and Jarmo Jalava

Hosting Club: Peninsula

Location (Google Maps): Mar Area. Exact meeting location will be provided after registration.

Hike Leader(s): Saabir Sohrab Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy

Description

We are honoured to host a small group, special Owling evening facilitated by Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) Knowledge Holders Miptoon and Jarmo Jalava.

People are fascinated with owls – whether because of their unique head movement, big eyes or mysterious night time behaviour. Join us for an evening of owling, to learn more about these wonderful nocturnal hunters.

This is a carpool hike. We will meet together near Mar and then carpool to nearby locations to watch and listen for different species of owls. Exact meet up location will be emailed to you before the hike.

This is a “donate what you can” hike. If you can make a donation, please donate what you can when registering for the hike. The proceeds will be directed toward the Peninsula Bruce Trail Club for birding events and protection of bird habitat on the Saugeen (Bruce) Peninsula.

Blue Mountains End to End Part III of VI

Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:00
Return to City Time: 19:00
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup

Optional Items

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Maps 23 and 22 of the Bruce Trail Reference and Guide. Km 44.5 to km 34.2

Hike Leader(s): George Lennon and Michael Humpage Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 12.3km

Description

Bus departs 10 York Mills Rd at 8:00 AM and Major Mackenzie Dr and HWY 400 Park and Ride at 8:20 AM. If you wish to be picked up at the Major Mackenzie Dr and HWY 400 Park and Ride, type ‘yes’ in the additional information field. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. The bus waits for no one.

From km 44.5 we will head south into the Nottawasaga Lookout Nature Reserve. We begin with an ascent up a hill to the edge of the Escarpment. From there we will have stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, with quick glimpses of Georgian Bay before we are submerged again in the lush forest. The reserve protects over 20 different species of fern. Moss-covered rock lines narrow and deep crevice caves. Eventually we come out into a farm field and then the newly-acquired BTC property of the Balsam Wetlands that adjoins the Highlands Nordic Ski Area. We will stop in Creemore on our way back to Toronto.

** Hikers are required to bring a mask and wear it on the bus. Masks must fit properly and cover the nose, mouth and chin. For the highest level of protection against Covid-19, respiratory viruses or the flu, KN95 or N95 masks are recommended. **

9:00 Cave Spring Witch Hunt

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):

Parking lot Quarry Road Beamsville

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6k

Description

Discover the history of the 19th Century Quarry Pioneers and the Cave Spring Witch. Complete this hike and count it towards the Screaming Tunnel Badge

Hole in the Wall

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Limehouse Conservation Area, 12169 Fifth Line, Limehouse

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. 9 km.

Description

This “there and back” hike will take us through the Limehouse Conservation Area and beyond and will include negotiating the “hole in the wall”. The area is rich in history of quarrying limestone and has the remains of  lime kilns and an explosives magazine. We will also visit the Todd Bardes SideTrail and the Ridge Side Trail. Meet at 9:45 am. in the parking lot of the Conservation area on Fifth Line for a 10:00 am. start. Bring water, a snack/lunch, sunscreen. Hiking poles will be useful.
Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com