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October 30 - November 02
  • 30
    October 30, 2023

    Headwaters Dundas Valley

    9:00 AM-1:00 PM
    10/30/2023
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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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): 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

    9:30 AM-1:00 PM
    11/01/2023
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    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.

    WEDNESDAY WALKERS: More West Beaver Valley

    9:30 AM-11:15 AM
    11/01/2023
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    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

    Car Hike: Nature Appreciation - Rockside Side Trail

    10:30 AM-2:30 AM
    11/01/2023
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    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.

  • 02
    November 2, 2023

    NEW TIME 9:00 am Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth

    9:00 AM-11:30 AM
    11/02/2023
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    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

    9:15 AM-10:45 AM
    11/02/2023
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    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

    9:30 AM-3:30 PM
    11/02/2023
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    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.

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