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October 28, 2023
Hart's TRIPLE INFERNO
8:00 AM-4:00 PM
10/28/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/harts-triple-inferno/
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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): Hart Fischer Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Fast – 5+ km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: looong
Description

This will be a challenging and grueling hike! Guaranteed to be super strenuous! Come prepared for a workout. ONLY for hikers that are experienced in longer distance hikes as well as managing various terrains. This will be extreme. Bring lots of water, snacks and lunch and maybe
even dinner!!
Blue Mountains End to End Part III of VI
8:00 AM-7:00 PM
10/28/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/blue-mountains-end-to-end-part-iii/
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Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:00
Return to City Time: 19:00
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup
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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. **
Car Hike; Happy Valley King City
8:15 AM-1:30 PM
10/28/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-happy-valley-king-city-5/
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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Happy Valley, Oak Ridges Trail
Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 14-15KM
Description

Come and join the group to view nice sceneries and look out of Happy valley
Some 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.
Car Hike: Ball's Falls Conservation Area
9:00 AM-2:30 PM
10/28/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-balls-falls-conservation-area/
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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): GPS N43.133587, W79.385233 Ball’s Falls Conservation Area. Enter from Sixth Ave, 1km north of Seventh Ave and 500 meters East of Victoria Ave. (regional rd 24), parking fee is charged. Please don’t enter the parking lot upon arrival until we decide how many cars will park to avoid parking charges. Wait along the gate entrance or the roadside.
Hike Leader(s): Ross Estrella Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Rocky, Variable
Distance: 14.5 kms
Description

We will hike approximately 14.5 kms of the Niagara section of the Bruce Trail starting from the Southeast perimeter of Short Hills PP, passing thru Rockway Conservation Area and Louth Conservation Area to Ball’s Falls. We may not see the golden colours of the Autumn leaves up the trees but we’ll enjoy them in the ground. Please check the forecast weather for day of hike and dress appropriately including footwear and armed yourself with proper hiking gear. Please bring enough water for hydration, snacks and lunch. Please arrive at least twenty minutes early. Hike we’ll proceed on time and there are no dropouts.
9:00 Cave Spring Witch Hunt
9:00 AM-11:15 AM
10/28/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/900-cave-spring-witch-hunt-12/
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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
Old Baldy
9:00 AM-2:00 PM
10/28/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/old-baldy-7/
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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): Bob Moenck Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 5km
Description

We will drive to and park at km 46.8 on Cty. Rd.13 in the Beaver Valley section. We begin a long climb with magnificent views of the Beaver Valley before reaching the top of the Escarpment. We will explore the MacKirk Side Trail and follow the white blazed trail back to the cars. The trail passes lookouts where you can watch for turkey vultures and buteo hawks. Bring a snack and water.
Lions Head Loop Hike
9:30 AM-3:30 PM
10/28/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/lions-head-loop-hike/
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Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Peninsula
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): McCurdy Drive Municipal Parking Lot – Online booking required
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: 17 km
Description

First of a two-day weekend hiking experience in the Peninsula section of the Bruce Trail. Join us for one or both.
Today’s hike will be a loop around Lion’s Head Provincial Nature Reserve following the main trail and side trails. The route will include a visit to MacKay’s Harbour. Bring a lunch, snacks and plenty of water. Wear sturdy footwear and clothing appropriate to conditions.
Rosedale subway/Cedarvale Ravine/Mt.Pleasant Cemetery
10:00 AM-1:00 PM
10/28/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/rosedale-subway-cedarvale-ravine-mt-pleasant-cemetery/
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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Rosedale TTC subway station ticket collector
Hike Leader(s): Ray Berzins
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 11 km
Description

Hike shall go through Ramsden Park, Roycroft Park, Sir Winston Churchill Park, Nordheimer Ravine, Cedarvale Ravine, Kay Gardner Beltline Park to Mount Pleasant Cemetery South Entrance on Yonge Street.
Bring water, juice or a thermos of hot beverage and light snacks to nibble on, but there will not be a sit-down mealtime as we shall eat immediately after the hike.
Swiss Chalet restaurant at Yonge & St. Clair has been suggested for 1 PM lunch (approx.$20).
You will receive a hike status email from hike leader by 8AM on day of hike to indicate whether hike will proceed or whether hike is cancelled due to rain.
Hole in the Wall
10:00 AM-1:00 PM
10/28/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/hole-in-the-wall/
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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
10:00am Invasive Buckthorn Work Party - 2023 - St.Paul's Nature Reserve
10:00 AM-2:00 AM
10/28/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/1000-invasive-buckthorn-work-party-2023-st-pauls-nature-reserve/
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps): St. Pauls Nature Reserve – parking on road side on St.Pauls Ave, Niagara Falls just down from the rail road tracks.
Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~3km
Description

This work party is to continue with our invasive buckthorn removal at St.Pauls Nature Reserve.
We are hoping to get lots of volunteers out and tackle this area in one work party per year.
Volunteers make a difference – come out & join us!
Invasive buckthorn removal methods vary based on how big the buckthorn is – small plants can be pulled by hand and hung upside down so the roots dry out and die. Medium sized are removed with the help of extractigators – special shovel like tools that make pulling much easier & large buckthorn “trees” must be cut with a chainsaw.
BTC Ecologists as well as certified chain sawyers will be there to help us.
Plan on arriving so we can all walk in together at 10am but it’s an easy walk out if anybody wants to leave after a shorter amount of time.
Remember to wear long pants, long sleeves, work gloves, bring lots of water & bring a lunch if you are staying for the duration!
Please register so you will be included in any relevant correspondence.