Hike Schedule

Car Hike: Scotsdale Farm – White and Blue Trails hike – 18.5KM

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

We meet in the parking lot at Scotsdale Farm. Enter from Trafalgar Road, 1.7KM from where Trafalgar Road leaves Highway 7.

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

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Challenging, Rocky
Distance: 18.5KM

Description

We will hike the Main trail and Side Trails (ST) in the Scotsdale Farm / Silver Creek area. We start on the Bennett Heritage ST going North to join the Main Bruce trail at 35.1KM, Map 13, Ed 30. We turn back on the Main trail and join the Great Esker ST at 33.4KM. We leave the Great Esker trail to take the new Trafalgar ST, Reservoir ST and finally the Duff Pit ST to return back to the Main trail at 28.4KM. We take the Main trail going north until 31.2KM and take the Maureen Smith ST to return back on the Bennett Heritage ST to return back to the parking lot.
Dress according to the weather. Hiking boots are required.
Bring your lunch and 1.5-2 litres of water. No dogs.

Niagara ETE in Seven - Brisk Pace - Led by Smadar Junkin - Please read all details before registering.

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Event Hikes
Location (Google Maps): Nov 12: Meet at Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake, 43.1432995, -79.1672588, Carpool to the BTC Southern Terminus 14184 Niagara River Pkwy, Niagara-on-the-Lake, 43.1602848, -79.052315.
Nov 25 Meet at Decew House, Decew Rd Thorold. 43.1078074, -79.2498458. Carpool to Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake, 43.1432995, -79.1672588.
Nov 26: Meet at Roland Rd parking lot east of Effingham St 43.090278, -79.305073. Carpool to Decew House, Decew Rd Thorold. 43.1078074, -79.2498458
Dec 2: Meet at 3640 Glen Rd Jordan 43.139030, -79.373893. Carpool to Roland Rd parking lot east of Effingham St 43.090278, -79.305073.
Dec 3: Meet at 3774 Quarry Rd Beamsville, 43.142799, -79.458922. Carpool to 3640 Glen Rd Jordan 43.139030, -79.373893.
Dec 9: Meet at Mountainview Conservation Area, Beamsville 43.1577899 -79.4974062. Carpool to 3774 Quarry Rd Beamsville, 43.142799, -79.458922
Dec 10: Meet at Grimsby Lions Club Pool 1 Elm St 43.193201, -79.565301. Carpool to Mountainview Conservation Area, Beamsville 43.1577899 -79.4974062

Hike Leader(s): Niagara Hike Leader Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12 – 15k per day

Description

Meet time is 8:15 for 8:30 start. . This is a special series of 7 hikes to complete the Niagara section of the Bruce Trail. There will be a new accomplishment badge, included in the registration fee featuring the White-tailed deer – which has been designed by Joe Borges and will be made available on our last day. The White-tailed deer is common throughout Niagara. For this E2E in 7, we will be following the main trail east to west eventually finishing in Grimsby. Some days we will hike east to west and other days, west to east depending on parking availability. Please note that you are signing up for the entire series of 7 hikes as a Group Hike. The Niagara in 7 series is geared to experienced long distance hikers with the expectation of a 3 to 5.0 km/ hr. pace maintained over a day up to 15km. The section is approximately 85km so daily distances will be based on available parking. No dropout points have been established and therefore hikers who must drop out, will be responsible for their own transportation back to their vehicle. Please be honest about your hiking abilities. We will hike at a steady pace but there will be plenty of time to take pictures and to enjoy the flora and fauna of this beautiful but challenging section.

Again, this particular set of 7 hikes is intended to be Moderate/Brisk. Please be honest about your degree of physical fitness prior to registration. It is a group hike so it is important you are able to keep pace with the person in front of you.

Attire and Daily Hikes.

Hikers will be expected to be wearing proper hiking boots and layered clothing with the expectation of hot and humid weather. Sufficient food and 2 litres of water for a full day of hiking is required as well as hiking poles (if you use them). Check the daily forcast and prepare for wet weather, as well. Bug spray is strongly suggested. Clothing adjustments, bio-breaks are as needed. Please let the sweep person know and they will wait for you. A morning break around 10am and a 10-15 minute on-trail lunch break will be scheduled. An afternoon break will be based on our expected finish time. Depending on weather conditions, these times may vary. Please check for ticks everyday. Wear a wide brimmed hat and hang your backpack up off the ground. This area is endemic to black-legged ticks.

Fee

The fee goes towards supporting the Niagara Bruce Trail Club, which in turn supports the mission of the Bruce Trail Conservancy, which is: “Preserving a ribbon of wilderness, for everyone, forever.” For the time being, registration for the Niagara E2E-in-seven will be limited to members of the Bruce Trail Conservancy. Hikers may be a member of any section.

Car Shuttles and Missing Hikes

A maximum of 2 (of the 7) hikes can be self-completed as a result of scheduling challenges, but it is intended that this badge be earned while hiking as part of a group led by a certified hike leader. Car shuttles are shared amongst all hikers. If you intend to arrive at the meeting locations with more than yourself in your vehicle, please let the hike leader know in advance. Car pooling to our meeting spot with 2 people in the car is generally ok but we would like to minimize and equalize the driving/shuttling as much as possible so it is fair for all participants. If you know you will miss more than 2 of the hikes, it’s likely best to sign up for another end to end, however, whatever hikes are completed on this series may go toward completion of an independent ETE for the regular Niagara section. If you are able to complete the hikes you know you will miss ahead of time, all the better.

Transportation

This series will be through-hikes and will require car shuttling. You must be willing to drive and/or to be a passenger. Some parking locations require paid parking, and hikes that enter Niagara Parks. The fee for this E2E-in-7 does not include any parking/entry fees for hikers. These costs, where applicable, will be shared amongst all participants unless you have a parking or park pass.

Leave No Trace

Please remember, like all hikes, this is a Leave No Trace hike. Pack out whatever you pack in. Do not toss anything onto or into any sections of the trail. We will also try to leave the trail better than we found it so we will be collecting collectable garbage we might see along the way. Daily volunteers to collect trail trash will be supplied with a bag. Dogs will not be welcome on this hike.

Daily

We meet for each hike by at least 6:45am each day. The schedule is subject to change. Please set aside July 24th as a potential alternate day in the event of weather related postponement.

This hike is limited to 12 participants including the hike leader.

9:30 Hiking in and around Port Weller West

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Lock 1, Welland Canal, 325 Lakeshore Road, St. Catharines, L2M 7Z3

Hike Leader(s): Sheila Massey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6k

Description

This hike will follow a trail along the Welland Canal, walk through Mary Malcolmson Eco Park, continue to Sunset Beach, follow Walker’s Creek Trail, visit flower murals along the fences of the Port Weller Community Centre, follow the trails of Malcomson Park and return to Lock 1 of the Canal.

Memorial Forest to Jones Falls Loop

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Parking area at the west end of Young’s Drive, off Nicol’s Gully Road, east of km 105.8 (Map 32)

Hike Leader(s): Sheri Hatcher Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: Approximately 6 km

Description

We will walk along the base of the escarpment on the Memorial Forest Side Trail and ascend through a crevasse to join the Main Trail along the top of the escarpment. We will head to Jones Falls and explore the area. We will then take the Merle Gunby Side Trail loop and join up with the Main Trail again. This  hike ends with a steep descent back to the parking lot.  Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time.  If you are unable to register, please call or text the leader at 519-270-5068.

11:00 am Hike & Picnic

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Locust Grove Picnic Area

Hike Leader(s): Marion Hanover Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 km

Description

Hike around Queenston area.  Optional outdoor gathering in Locust Grove including pot luck picnic after the hike.

NEW TIME 9:00 Staff Avenue Louth

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps): Staff Avenue Louth

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 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 - Rotary Park, St. Catharines

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps): Rotary Park, St. Catharines

Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 kms

Description

Hike the trails around Rotary Park in St. Catharines.    Bring water.

Hiking through Hamilton on the Chedoke Radial Trail. This is a shuttle hike. Please car pool if you can, parking is limited.

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Meet at roadside parking on Kimberly Dr. in Hamilton; km 29.4 Iroquoia section of the BTC Trail Guide. Park by the Kimberly Dr. access Side Trail. We will car pool to the parking area on Scenic Dr. to start the hike.

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: 11 km

Description

From roadside parking on Kimberly Dr., we will shuttle to the parking area on Scenic Dr. GPS  43.245533 -79.930693.

We will hike mainly on the Chedoke Radial Trail from where we can enjoy great views over the lake and the city. The trail also wanders through forested areas.

Bring water , snacks, poles(optional). Comfortable sturdy shoes or boots recommended. Dress for the weather, and the forecast.

We will also be accompanying  hikers on their End t0 End journey of the Bruce Trail.

Black Bank

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): Myra Campbell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8.2

Description

We will drive to and park some cars at 20 Sideroad and Prince of Wales Road (km 41.7) in the Dufferin Hi-Land section. We will then drive to km 49.7 on County Road 21 where we will begin the hike. We will follow a steep descent to the Black Bank River then climb out of the valley. After we cross Prince of Wales Road, there is an ascent to the top of the escarpment providing great views over the valley. We have a long gradual descent to the cars at the end of the hike at km 41.7. Bring a snack or lunch and water.

Easy Does It

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Oakville, Valleyridge Dr.

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 7-8 km.

Description

Come join me for a hike into Bronte Creek Provincial Park along urban and forest trails and along the east bank of Bronte Creek. Meet in the children’s playground on the west side of Valleyridge Dr., just below Dundas St. at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start. Bring water, a snack and poles if using. We should have good views over the creek.
Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com

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.

Hilton Falls Conservation Area Trails

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps):

Hilton Falls Conservation Area parking lot, Campbellville Rd/Side Rd 5 East of Guelph Line Rd. Reservation required with valid Conservation pass or fee for parking.

Hike Leader(s): Karen Capindale-Smith Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 13km

Description

We will hike the Beaver Dam loop and part of the Hilton Falls and Red Oak Trails at a brisk speed. There will an opportunity to visit the falls and stop for other sights along the way but we will be walking at a clip. Please bring water, a snack and appropriate layers for the weather.

Contact Information: kjcapindale@gmail.com; Hike morning use cell (905)749-0914

Baked goods can be expected 🙂

Bayview Escarpment Loop

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking on St.Vincent-Sydenham Townline, 1 km north of Sideroad 24 at km 55.2 (Map 30)

Hike Leader(s): Franziska Edney Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: 4.5 km

Description

This hike will take us along the white trail on top of the escarpment, also called the Lebanon Mountain Friendship Trail, and along the Department of National Defence property . We will walk  back to our cars via the Bayview Escarpment Side Trail. Poles advised. Please contact or text the hike leader at 519 379 2573 if unable to register.

Loop with Loree Forest and Loree Side Trail - Cancelled

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet at the corner of 21st Sideroad & 4th Line near km 2.3, Map 24, Edition 31

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Some steep sections
Length of Hike: 8.1 km

Description

We will be hiking to Loree Forest from Intercept Side Trail, getting some cardio on the few climbs on the way.  Once we loop the forest, we’ll continue down to the Loree side Trail, then walk back to our cars. The leaves will be gone so there will be great views – a perk of late fall hiking.  Bring a snack and sufficient water.  Speaking of late fall, our outing will depend on what the weather does and you’ll be kept in the loop on that.

Car Hike: Hike of 2 lakes King city

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Park along Fairfield Dr. or Dufferin Street, Gathering at trail head in Dufferin Street.

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 14-17KM

Description

Will explore Toronto part of Rouge park along Rouge river and Little Rouge Creek,

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.

Bus Hike: Hockley Valley and Mono Cliffs

Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:30
Return to City Time: 18:00
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup

Optional Items

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hockley Valley and Mono Cliffs

Hike Leader(s): Martina Furrer, Brenda Menezes, Mojgan Haghighat, Duro Vukman Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly
Distance: Fast group: 16 to 18 km, Moderate group: about 13 km

Description

Join us for an awesome hike with great views and fun hills. We will split into two groups and hike from Hockley Valley to the Split Rock Side Trail. Moderate group will hike about 13 km, and the fast group 16 to 18 km. Refreshments after if time allows.

Bus departs York Mills Station at 8:30 am.

Black Bank to Lavender

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): David Little Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8 km

Description

Car shuttle hike. We will drive to km 55.7 on the Mulmur-Nottawasaga Townline in the Dufferin Hi-Land section and leave the cars. We will then shuttle to km 47.5 on Centre Road to begin the hike. The trail climbs steeply up the east slope of the valley, passes through forest and alongside open fields. It has beautiful views to the east across the Nottawasaga Lowlands. Bring a snack and water.

9:15am Woodend

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

Woodend Conservation Area – km 14.1. Enter from Taylor Rd., 140 north of Warner Rd.

Hike Leader(s): Karen Couch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 km

Description

Hike the main trail and portions of two side trails. The Niagara College Side Trail feature various points of interest while the main trail we will follow offers a view of multi-layered rock formations and a large block of dolostone that has broken away from the Escarpment. Look for Indigenous Marker Trees.

Silent Valley Loops

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the north-east corner of the parking lot at Home Depot on Highway 26 on the east side of Owen Sound.

Hike Leader(s): Maureen McFarland Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing., There might be icy and slippery sections., There might be muddy sections., There might be sections with water on the trail.
Distance: 6 kms

Description

We will carpool to Silent Valley and hike a couple of loops – the Silent Valley Side Trail to the Avalanche Pass Side Trail.  From there will we pick up the main trail going south to where it meets the Wilson Homestead Side Trail.  Following the Wilson Homestead Side Trail, we pass the foundation of the settlers’ barn and well.  Further on, we pass the remains of the plane that crashed in the forest 40 years ago.  Good footwear is required for this hike.  The Avalanche Pass Side Trail runs through an area of large boulders below the escarpment edge which can be slippery.  November conditions are unpredictable, have your icers with you.  Map 30.  If you are unable to register, please call or text the hike leader at 647-918-4180.