Hike Schedule

Rush Cove Loop Hike

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

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

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.

Headwaters Dundas Valley

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

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 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.

Halloween Hike - Crawford Lake Conservation Area & Crawford Forestry Tract & Yaremko-Ridley Park.

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

Humber Valley - Glen Haffy Side Trail

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.

Honeywood Ridge

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.

Crawford Forestry Tract & Crawford Lake Conservation Area

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.

NEW TIME 9:00 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 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. Bring Poles, sunscreen, bug spray , snack and a drink and dress for the weather

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 9 of 10

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the south end of Jones Rd., km 14.0. Shuttle to start at Greenhill Rd.

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
Distance: From 28.7 to 14.0, 14.7 km. Maps 7, 6

Description

This is the ninth hike of ten. The trail begins along an open slope and crosses Red Hill Creek then follows the escarpment brow to Felker’s Falls. We then hike to Devil’s Punch Bowl and along the escarpment to Jone’s Rd. Access Trail and vehicles.

Boyd's Crevices

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Geology Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the bend of Concession 11, south from Superior Street. Roadside parking and small parking lot where the rail trail crosses Concession 11, north of km 86.5 (Map 32)

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, There might be icy and slippery sections., There might be muddy sections., There might be sections with water on the trail.
Distance: approx. 5 km

Description

We will be exploring the bottom of crevices and viewing the karst and cambering features of the rock formations. The conditions may warrant wearing icers or snowshoes, depending on the conditions that day. There is a steep ladder into the bottom of one crevice. Hikers can avoid this if they wish. Poles recommended. Bring water and snacks as needed. Please contact the hike leader at 226-787-8804 if you are unable to register.

Car Hike: Seaton Trail North

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Free parking lot at 1 Mutual Street Pickering

Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 14-15KM

Description

We will hike along Seaton trail and enjoy the lovely sceneries of forest and river at the same time

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: Toronto Section Fund Raiser Stained Glass Badge

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet 17.4k, N 43.615163,W 79.975157 and drive to Hilton Conservation Area paid parking, N 43.505705,W 79.961589

Hike Leader(s): Lindita Kalo Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Rocky
Distance: 14-18k per hike

Description

Earn The new Toronto stained glass badge!!!
You are registering for the three days – Nov 4(0-17.4k),Nov 11(17.4-36.1k),& Nov 18(36.1-50.3k)
Hikers need to complete all three hikes with the leader. Hikers are allowed to miss one hike that they will make up on their own and still qualify for the badge. Please keep a log of the missed hikes and give them to the leader on the last day.
The fee goes towards supporting the Toronto Bruce Trail Club, which in turn supports the mission of the Bruce Trail Conservancy “preserving a ribbon of wilderness, for everyone, forever”.
For the time being registration is limited to members of the Bruce Trail Conservancy. Small group as parking is limited.
We will hike within 4-5k per hour over varied/rocky terrain. Please be honest with yourself of your physical fitness level to hike at this pace over rocky terrain.
Arrive 15 minutes early, wear sturdy footwear, bring 2 liters of water. We will carpool to the beginning of the hike. Paid parking will be shared.

8:30 Kinsman Park to Grimsby Pool

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Grimsby Pool Elm St Grimsby

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 14km

Description

Meet at Elm St Grimsby and car pool to Kinsman Park.A beautiful hike on the trail.  We will pass lovely vineyards, creek beds and farmers fields.  Hiking boots and poles highly recommended as the terrain can be extremely slippery if wet or icy.  Please bring water, poles and dress in layers.

Nottwasaga Bluffs

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): Mary Jane McIntyre Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6 km

Description

We will drive to the parking lot on 15/16 Sideroad in Singhampton and explore the Nottawasaga Bluffs. We will hike in a figure 8 loop taking in the Lookout along the way. Bring a snack and water.

Car Hike: Caledon Section - White and Blue Trails hike (1) - 19KM

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps):

We meet at Hockley Road Parking Area just east of 61.3KM located on the North side of Hockley Road. Please do not park on Hockley Road.

Hike Leader(s): Fayyaz Mahmood Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Fast
Terrain: Challenging, Variable
Distance: 19 KM

Description

This is a fast paced hike on the Main Trail and the Side Trails (ST) on Map 18, in the Caledon section.
From the parking lot we will enter the Main Trail at 61.3KM, Map 18 (Ed. 30). We will hike to Dunby Road, Map 18, 68.0KM (Ed. 30). We will then return back and hike through the Cam Snell ST, Glen Cross ST, Isabel East ST and Tom East ST to return to the parking lot.
Bring 1.5 – 2 liters of water and your lunch. Please dress for the weather.
Hiking boots are required. No dogs.

Headwaters Hike Series (North) - #2 of 3 - Mad River

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Devil’s Glen Provincial Park – parking lot at km 31.7 (Map 22, Blue Mountains Section)

Hike Leader(s): Margery Cruise,Susan Ford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Strenuous
Distance: 8.6 km

Description

From km 31.7, we will follow the main trail to km 26.0, walk east along Ganaraska Trail, North on Concession Road 8 in Glen Huron. Just past Station Street, we turn west to follow the Mad River Side Trail, then join the main trail at km 30.6 and return north to the parking lot.

Directions: From CR 124 and HW 89, north on CR 124 to Singhampton, continue east on CR124 to Devil’s Glen Provincial Parking entrance on the right.

This is a series of 7 hikes: 3 Headwaters North and 4 Headwaters South. Hikers completing all 7 hikes in this series will be eligible to purchase a Headwaters Hike Series Badge (when available) from Dufferin Hi-Land BTC. The North section is offered in the Fall of 2023, while the south section will be offered in the Spring of 2024.

Car Hike: Scotsdale Farm

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Scotsdale Farm

Hike Leader(s): Al Brown Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable

Description

We will hike through Scotsdale Farm on the main trail plus the Bennet  and Great Esker side trails. This route takes us through a variety of terrain from rocky escarpment outcrops to glacial features and former farmlands, over small rivers. Most of the trail is in the forest. Hiking boots are recommended.

After the hike all are invited to meet for refreshments in Georgetown.

To get to the meeting place drive north on Trafalgar Road past Georgetown. Turn left onto Hwy 7 and go about 5 km to the stop light at Silver Creek. Turn right onto Trafalgar again and go about 1 km to the entrance. The parking area is adjacent to the old homestead, about half a kilometer from the road.

Urban Walk: Theatre Hike - Humber River/Swansea

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 3 PM at the bus Route #79 stop at south east corner of Scarlett Road and Eglinton West.

Hike Leader(s): Miriam Stevens Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 9-10 km

Description