Hike Schedule

Humber Valley Heritage Trail

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): (Google Maps) Dick’s Dam Park is located in Bolton. For carpooling, meet at the parking area on the east side of the Party City/Winners building, (Hwy10 and 4th Ave. in Orangeville) at 8:30 am. Or from King Street and Hwy 50 (Queen St.) in downtown Bolton, drive north on Queen St. (Hwy 50) and in 0.5 km cross the bridge over the Humber River. Turn left on Hickman St., then right on Glasgow Rd. Follow Glasgow Rd. around the bend to parking on your left at Dick’s Dam Park for a 9:30 am start.

Hike Leader(s): Tony Evangelista, Les Babbage, Inge Eckerich, Julie Daley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: Long Hike 9 km Short Hike 4km

Description

We will car shuttle to the parking area at Castlederg Sideroad and then hike back to the cars at Dick’s Dam. The short hike can end at the car(s) stationed at Duffy’s Lane and Emil Kolb’s parking lot.

Hiking poles are recommended.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Bring lunch, water, and snacks.

Optional refreshment stop after the hike at Coffee Time in Bolton.

Sydenham Chipper (km83.8-km98.7)

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Park on the West Side of 10th Concession S, just south of the Bruce Trail
Map 32, Ed 30
Km83.8

Hike Leader(s): Kristina Rettie Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Some rocky footing, Some steep sections, Strenuous
Length of Hike: 14.9km

Description

Please join us as we chip away through the Sydenham section. This will be a series of 11 hikes that range between 13-19kms with one longer hike of 24km. We will begin our journey at the northern end of Sydenham and work our way south to try and avoid the dangers the falling leaves and snow will bring.

If you complete the 11 hikes in this series you will qualify for Sydenham’s new independent badge. Please keep track of your hikes as each hiker will be submitting their own badge request.

All hikes in this series will include a car shuttle and everyone will take a turn as a shuttle driver. Please have your vehicle passenger ready.

Nov 14 hike – meet@km83.8 carpool to 98.7

If you have any questions please text me @ 519-410-9077 (this is the most efficient way)

Please bring plenty of water and snacks/lunch

No dogs

Please text Kristina @ 519-410-9077 for morning of cancelations

COVID-19 Precautions Before, During and After your Hike

1. Each hiker joining a Bruce Trail Club organized hike must perform a self-screening check before hiking.
   Find Ontario’s self-assessment tool here: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/
2. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, stay home.

Transportation

It is the Bruce Trail Conservancy’s current policy that car shuttles are allowed.  It is at the discrepancy of individual hike leaders to make that decision.

Other Guidelines

1. Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the hike.
2. Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate attire for the weather and the terrain.
   Hiking poles are a good idea in any season, especially if the terrain is rocky or slippery. In winter, snowshoes or icers/crampons are needed when conditions dictate.
   Wearing appropriate clothing and footwear prevents injuries and shows consideration for a safe and positive group hiking experience.
3. Always carry I.D. and your health card.
4. Bring sufficient water and snacks (or lunch if indicated). A minimum of 1L of water is recommended on all hikes, and 3L is recommended for long, challenging hikes in the heat of the summer.
5. Bring sunscreen and insect repellent (for spring and summer hikes).
6. Bring your own first aid kit.
7. Please leave dogs at home.

Niagara E2E - Hike #3

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Decew House Heritage Park map 3 km 31.2 and carpool to Rockway Presbyterian Church Parking lot at 2100 Pelham Road (corner of Ninth & Pelham). The church is 450m west of the Rockway Conservation Parking lot which is still closed. There is also construction around the church parking lot so be careful where you park.

Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 17.5k

Description

Niagara E2E in 5 hikes. Hike#3 is 17.5 kms so please bring enough snacks and water. Be prepared for the weather. Poles are recommended. Please bring $10 for badge once you have completed all 5 hikes.

WEDNESDAY WALKERS - Young Wetland

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Park in the parking lot at the Epping John Muir Lookout near km 94.3, Map 27, Edition 31

Hike Leader(s): Margaret Yaraskavitch Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Length of Hike: 4.8 km

Description

This hike is a there-and-back walk. We begin on the edge of the Beaver Valley and then head towards a beaver pond. A walk along the edge of fields takes us into a wood lot, then to the Young Wetland. Birds are often sighted on the water. From there, we stroll the rest of the BTC-managed Young property to Sideroad 19, seeing fields regenerating towards a natural state. We walk back to the parking area, where we can enjoy a panoramic view into the Beaver Valley.

Easy Hike- Safety and Fall Prevention on the Trail

Hosting Club: Peninsula

Location (Google Maps): 681 Cape Hurd Road, Tobermory

Hike Leader(s): Marg Glendon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: ~4 KM

Description

Falls on a hike! Each one of us has experienced a fall of some kind on the Bruce Trail. Want to learn how you can reduce your risk of falling?

We are so pleased that Pat Turner, Retired Occupational Therapist and hiking enthusiast, will join us today! Pat will introduce us to a few practical exercises and share tips which you can integrate into your routine hikes. These simple daily exercises and tips will enhance and ensure that any hike is safe, enjoyable and helps to prevent falls. Important information for any hiker!

Today’s hike is about ~4 Km, generally on flat terrain along a wide path which leads to a rocky shore.

Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy stewards this interesting nature reserve and conducts rattlesnake and bat research onsite during the Spring, Summer and Fall season. To learn more about volunteering with EBC or about Alvar Bay Nature Reserve go here: https://escarpment.ca/see-our-preserves/bruce-county-and-huron-shore/cape-hurd-alvar-bay . We are thankful for EBC’s stewardship of this property and trails.

Duration: 2 hours

Parking : Park on the west side of Cape Hurd Road near the entrance to Alvar Bay Nature Reserve

No washrooms onsite.

Wear layers, hat, mittens and boots with good tread. Bring a light backpack with water and snack.

9:00 Niagara-on-the-lake Tour

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Meet on King St near Centre St, just outside of Veteran’s Memorial Park

Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5-6km

Description

Each Friday we will explore different neighbourhoods, trails and parkland throughout Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Moderate pace with some weeks entirely on sidewalks and roads while others may include a mix of trails and paved pathways. Great way to build up endurance for longer more strenuous hikes.

Prepare for cooler windy conditions on open parkland and along Lake Ontario and Niagara River trails.

Plan to stay for conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Road, NOTL

Easy Hike - John Appleton Sidetrail and the Palmer Property Hike

Hosting Club: Peninsula

Location (Google Maps): Meet at Bruce County 9 with access via the parking lot which is across from the old Barrow Bay general store.

Hike Leader(s): Marg Glendon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy, Moderate
Distance: ~ 3 1/2 KM

Description

Join Brian Popelier, BTC Ecologist on this hike as we learn about the restoration of this lovely BTC Nature Reserve. We will take a stroll here to see nature’s bounty  and imagine how birds and animals depend on it for nourishment and nest building. Then – a hop, skip and jump away is the John Appleton Sidetrail and Hawthorne Sidetrail which creates  a loop with the main trail , in total ~3 km. This well protected walk in the woods path meanders through the property crossing crevices and a few very short “up and down” sections.

Map #:38

Urban Walk: Rattray Marsh Evening Hike

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps):

Clarkson GO Station

Hike Leader(s): Ginny Giraudi Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 12 km

Description

We will meet inside the Clarkson GO Station near the bathrooms at 6:30 pm and walk along the lake through Rattray Marsh to Port Credit (see route here.) Head lamps or flashlights are required as the sun will have set. The after hike stop is the Archtop Coffee Bar and Market in Port Credit. Hikers can take the 23 Lakeshore Westbound Miway bus back to the Clarkson GO (Presto is accepted) or they can use the nearby Port Credit GO Station to return home.