Hike Schedule

Join us for a hike! Registration required.

All hikes available to BTC members. Some hikes are open to non-members.

TIP: The calendar view displays up to 7 hikes on a day, but often there are more. Click “View more events” to see them all.

Niagara Iroquoia Toronto Caledon Hills Dufferin Hi-Land Blue Mountains Beaver Valley Sydenham Peninsula All Clubs

Terrain:

Pace:

Distance (km):

Filter

Show Filters

Reset Filters

< October 25

< 2023 >

October 29 - November 01

2 November >

29
October 29, 2023
8:30 Nokiidaa Trail to Fairy Lake
8:30 AM-2:00 PM
10/29/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/830-nokiddaa-trail-to-fairy-lake/
Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.
Not a member? Click here to join today!
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): We will meet each other at the end of Holland River Blvd, Holland Landing, ON L9N 1C3 and we will park on Side-road Parking.
Hike Leader(s): Mehrnoush Ahmadi Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 16km
Description

Embark on a journey that seamlessly connects nature and urban charm as Nokiidaa Trail winds its way through the heart of the city. This unique hiking experience lets you witness the juxtaposition of towering trees against the backdrop of cityscapes. As you traverse the trail, catch glimpses of city life while still immersing yourself in the peaceful embrace of green corridors. Nokiidaa Trail is not just a hike; it’s a dynamic exploration where the urban and natural worlds coalesce in a captivating dance.
Rush Cove Loop Hike
10:00 AM-12:30 PM
10/29/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/rush-cove-loop-hike/
Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.
Not a member? Click here to join today!
Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Peninsula
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Rush Cove Nature Preserve Parking – km 58.1 Map 37
Hike Leader(s): Pati Greenwood, Jeff Dowsett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 8 km
Description

Day two of two-day weekend hiking experience in the Bruce Peninsula. Join us for one or both hikes.
Today’s loop hike takes us to Rush Cove and around Cape Dundas and backon the main BT and side trails. Although shorter than yesterday’s hike, there are a few hilly sections that will make this hike somewhat strenuous.
Bring snack and water and wear sturdy footwear and clothing appropriate for the conditions.
Urban Walk in Downtown Toronto
10:45 AM-1:30 AM
10/29/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/urban-walk-in-downtown-toronto/
Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.
Not a member? Click here to join today!
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Yonge and St. Clair to Kensington Market (Walk will begin from 11 St. Clair Ave. East — in front of the small McDonald’s and next to St. Clair Subway Station)
Hike Leader(s): Danny Pivnick Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 8k
Description

Come us join on a pleasant walk though various parts of downtown Toronto, including the lower Beltline Trail, Ramsden Park, and some streets in the beautiful and historical neighbourhoods of Rosedale and the Annex in addition to sections of the University of Toronto. We will end our walk in Kensington Market where you can enjoy the final Pedestrian Sunday of 2023 (live music and other happenings taking place there).
Sunday Social Hike - Sydenham Nature Reserve
1:30 PM-3:30 PM
10/29/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/sunday-social-hike-sydenham-nature-reserve-2/
Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.
Not a member? Click here to join today!
Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Roadside parking on Grey Rd. 18 / Derry Line at the Owen Sound Rail Trail / Keeling Side Trail just east of Rockford, east of km 94.5 (Map 32)
Hike Leader(s): Bill Snel Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: 4 km
Description

We will start and end the hike by using the rail trail. The Sydenham Nature Reserve contains variety of terrain along with a disappearing stream. You can bring your Secrets of Sydenham book to find secret 16 on page 27. If you are unable to register phone the hike leader at 519-470-0584.
Landowner Appreciation Celebration 2023
2:00 PM-5:00 PM
10/29/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/landowner-appreciation-celebration-2023/
Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.
Not a member? Click here to join today!
Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Ball’s Falls Conservation Area – Centre for Conservation, Elgin Room – 3292 Sixth Ave. Lincoln. Park in the main parking area it is free for the event.
Hike Leader(s): Niagara Hike Leader Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 2 kms
Description

Attention all pastry chefs and fans of the Great Canadian Baking Show! Why not use your culinary skills to impress our valued landowners?

We are looking for hand held treats (ex. squares, tarts, cookies, shortbreads, brownies) for our annual Landowner Appreciation Celebration. We are asking bakers to bring along some homemade sweets for 6-8 people to enjoy.

The event will feature biodiversity hikes which you can sign up for on the day along with information from the biodiversity committee and BTC land stewardship. NBTC merchandise will be available for purchase at the event. Appetizers catered by Antipastos. Cash bar. Prize draws. Come out and say thank you to our landowners for allowing us to hike across their private properties.
Biodiversity Hikes at Ball's Falls - Landowner Appreciation Celebration
2:30 PM-4:30 PM
10/29/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/biodiversity-hikes-at-balls-falls/
Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.
Not a member? Click here to join today!
Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Ball’s Falls Conservation Area, Centre for Conservation, Elgin Room, 3292 Sixth Ave., Lincoln. Park in the main parking area it is free for the event.
Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: ~5kms
Description

Join us on this Biodiversity Hike led by Lyndsey Wilkerson, Landowner Stewardship Coordinator as well as other NBTC hike leaders & learn about the ecosystems in this area in recognition of our LANDOWNER APPRECIATION CELEBRATION! Please meet at the Elgin Room and we will split into smaller groups leaving at 3:00 and 3:30 pm depending on numbers.
Come for the hike but stay for the celebration! There will be food by Antipastos, a cash bar, prize raffle, biodiversity displays, merchandise sales and much more! A great opportunity to meet our Niagara landowners and to say thank you for allowing us to cross their private properties.
30
October 30, 2023
Headwaters Dundas Valley
9:00 AM-1:00 PM
10/30/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/headwaters-dundas-valley/
Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.
Not a member? Click here to join today!
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Happy Wanderers
Location (Google Maps):
Main parking lot for the Dundas Valley Trail Centre
N43.248410 W79.993747
Hike Leader(s): Wayne Riley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 13k
Description

We will meet at the Dundas Valley Trail Centre parking lot (entry fee required) and start out on the main trail. We will then take the Headwaters trail and return to the main parking lot.
Bring lunch, water, hiking boots and no dogs please.
RSVP using the BTC website.
Cancellations the morning of the hike please call 289 456 3498
please note: there is a fee at the gate for parking unless you have a pass

About the Journey, Not the Destination - Terra Cotta
10:00 AM-12:30 PM
10/30/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/about-the-journey-not-the-destination-terra-cotta/
Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.
Not a member? Click here to join today!
Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot on Boston Mills Road, just west of Mississauga Road intersection.
Hike Leader(s): Lynn Dobson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 9 Km
Description

We will follow the main trail from the parking lot on Boston Mills Road, to Winston Churchill, turn around there and loop back up Heritage Road to the side trail and ultimately back to the main trail. There are roots, rocky sections, pine plantation, some climbing, mixed forest sections and some meadow. Poles are recommended. Halloween attire highly desired. Follow the witch into the forest. Treats provided at the end of the hike! Who in the group will have the most spirit….time will tell!
8:00 pm Moonlight Night Hike in Niagara-on-the-Lake
8:00 PM-9:30 PM
10/30/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/800-pm-moonlight-night-hike-in-niagara-on-the-lake-4/
Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.
Not a member? Click here to join today!
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Night
Location (Google Maps): Veteran’s Memorial Park, park just outside the park on King St.
Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-7 km
Description

Moonlight Night Hike – Take in the magic of the rising moon over Lake Ontario and the Niagara River. This hike includes a stop to connect with your senses – sights, sounds, smells and the rhythm of your breath. Counts towards your night hike badge (5 night hikes).
31
October 31, 2023
8:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills
8:00 AM-10:30 AM
10/31/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/800-long-hike-wiley-road-short-hills-38/
Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.
Not a member? Click here to join today!
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
9:15 AM-10:45 AM
10/31/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-pelham-road-short-hills-66/
Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.
Not a member? Click here to join today!
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.
Humber Valley - Glen Haffy Side Trail
9:30 AM-11:30 AM
10/31/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/humber-valley-glen-haffy-side-trail-5/
Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.
Not a member? Click here to join today!
Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Caledon Hills, Map 18. Meet at 7th Line BTC parking lot about 1.5 km north of Hwy 9 (near Km 43.4) . Entrance to the lot is just off of Airport Rd on 7th Line, Mono.
Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage; Inge Eckerich; Jule Daley, Tony Evangelista Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Moderate
Distance: 7 or 3.6 km
Description

We will hike the Main Trail south to Km 41.8, then take the Glen Haffy Side Trail as far as the Mono Adjala Townline and back. The shorter hike will turn back at Km 41.8.
Halloween Hike - Crawford Lake Conservation Area & Crawford Forestry Tract & Yaremko-Ridley Park.
9:30 AM-1:30 PM
10/31/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/halloween-hike-crawford-lake-conservation-area-crawford-forestry-tract-yaremko-ridley-park/
Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.
Not a member? Click here to join today!
Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Crawford Lake Conservation Area; roadside parking on Twiss Rd. by Calcium Pits; km 101.6 Map 11 of the Bruce Trail Reference Guide Edition 31. To access the parking area: From the 401, exit south on to Guelph Line. Turn right onto Conservation Rd., (across from the entrance to Crawford Lake Conservation Area). Turn left (south) onto Twiss Rd. The road side parking area is about 1.2 km down the road just past the side trail marker.
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: 13 km
Description

We will hike the trail through Yaremko -Ridley Park, then Crawford Forestry Tract into Crawford Lake Conservation Area. We will have lunch at Crawford Lake then hike back to the cars. Approximately 13 km.
It’s Halloween!, so if you like, wear orange, a costume, share a treat or just enjoy the trail.
Bring, water, lunch, snacks, poles. Dress for the weather.
Car pool if you can, parking can be limited.
Please check email before leaving home. Hike may be cancelled due to inclement weather.
If you need to cancel hiking for any reason, please let hike leader know so we don’t wait for you, or wonder where you are. Thanks!
Doris Harper 519-589-4114, harpt7c@gmail.com
01
November 1, 2023
Niagara E2E - Hike #1
9:00 AM-1:00 PM
11/01/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/niagara-e2e-hike-1/
Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.
Not a member? Click here to join today!
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Quarry Road Parking Lot (Map 4 km 67.9) and carpool to Grimsby Lions Community Pool, 1 Elm Street N 43.193201º, W 79.565301º
Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 15.2k
Description

Hike the entire Niagara section in 5 hikes from Grimsby to Queenston. Please bring snacks and water. Be prepared for weather. Poles are recommended. Bring $10 for badge once you have completed all hikes.
Honeywood Ridge
9:00 AM
11/01/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/honeywood-ridge/
Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.
Not a member? Click here to join today!
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): Richard Edwards Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6 km
Description

Map 21, Edition 30: We will carpool and drive to Honeywood and then to km 47.5 on Centre Road in the Dufferin Hi-Land section. We will park the cars and shuttle to km 41.7 on 20 Sideroad to begin the hike. This hike is over the newly acquired Honeywood Ridge property. It includes forest and open farm country with commanding views. Bring a snack or lunch and water.
WEDNESDAY WALKERS: More West Beaver Valley
9:30 AM-11:15 AM
11/01/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/wednesday-walkers-more-west-beaver-valley/
Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.
Not a member? Click here to join today!
Hosting Club: Beaver Valley
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the parking lot on Sideroad 7A, km 82.4, Map 26, Edition 31
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Yaraskavitch Click here to contact the hike leader.
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Some rocky footing, Some steep sections
Length of Hike: 4.5 km
Description
Crawford Forestry Tract & Crawford Lake Conservation Area
9:30 AM-1:00 PM
11/01/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/crawford-forestry-tract-crawford-lake-conservation-area/
Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.
Not a member? Click here to join today!
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet/Park at 7342 Twiss Rd, Campbellville (North of Derry Rd & South of Conservation Rd)
Hike Leader(s): Susan Glofcheskie Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10 – 11 kms
Description

We will hike into Crawford Forestry Tract and Crawford Lake Side Trail and back. Also included is the Iroquoian Village, which has three reconstructed longhouses.
Free parking at trail head on Twiss Road (North of Derry Rd and South of Conservation Rd – see Google link above).
Hike leader: Susan Glofcheskie: email: glofcheskies@rogers.com. Cell 416-576-3163. Please use email prior to the hike and cell on the day of the hike.
Wear appropriate quick-dry clothing and hiking boots. Bring sunscreen, insect repellant (summer), icers (winter), snacks, a personal first aid kit and 1 – 2 litres of water.
For personalized driving directions, click on the hike in the BTC hike calendar, then on (Google Maps) to the right of the word Location, and your smart phone should navigate you to the correct location.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes early. If you are unable to attend, please email me as soon as possible in advance of the hike, or text me if it is < 2 hours before the hike.
Car Hike: Nature Appreciation - Rockside Side Trail
10:30 AM-2:30 AM
11/01/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-nature-appreciation-rockside-side-trail/
Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.
Not a member? Click here to join today!
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking is at the end of Boston Mills Road, just west of the intersection with Mississauga Road. Take care not to block the private driveway.
Driving directions: From Highway 410 north, continue on Highway 10, left on King Street, right on Mississauga Rd., left on Boston Mills Rd. to parking at the dead end.
Hike Leader(s): Janet Patterson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Variable
Distance: approximately 6 k
Description
We’ll take a slower pace to allow time to observe and identify the ferns, fungi, birds, dragonflies, etc. that we encounter along the trail. Using the iNaturalist app, participants will be encouraged to take photos with their smartphones and contribute observations to the Bruce Trail Conservancy’s iNaturalist Project. Of course anyone who simply wants to take in the wonders of nature while we walk is also welcome to come along! Note: Limit of 10 hikers, and registration is mandatory.
https://development.brucetrail.org/pages/get-involved/volunteering/citizen-science
This is a perfect opportunity to accumulate sightings towards earning your Naturalist badge!
Bring your curiosity, nature guidebooks, binoculars, cameras, bug repellent, lunch and water. Please wear proper hiking shoes or boots.