Hike Schedule

Sydenham Chipper (km44.2-68.4) CANCELLED (due to weather)

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Parking along the Townline
Map 30 ED 30
Km44.2

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: 24.2

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 28 hike – meet@km44.2 carpool to 68.4

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.

Hamilton Waterfront Urban Hike

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

Meet DUNDURN CASTLE 610 York St Hamilton Parking Lot

Hike Leader(s): Cathie Green Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: Approximately 8-9 kms

Description

Meet at 10 am at Dundurn Castle Parking Lot(no fees) off York St Hamilton-easy access from 403

We will hike along the ridge(flat) to the stairs leading us down to Hamilton Bay Waterfront and walk the paved path to Bayfront Park and hike along some of their

bayfront trails-all paved paths over to the foot of James street to view the new Indigenous Art Installation -there will be a bathroom and snack break

We will return along city side streets -Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the weather/poles/ water, snack.

OPTIONAL Social afterwards  to have lunch at the Admiral Inn across the street from parking lot-

If interested in lunch-email me at cathiekygreen@gmail.com  to let me know

Niagara E2E - Hike #5

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Queenston Heights Park and carpool to Woodend Conservation Area

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 15.2k

Description

Niagara E2E in 5 hikes. Hike #5 completes the series. A parking fee is charged at Queenston Heights. Please bring snacks and water. Be prepared for weather. Poles are recommended. Please bring $10 for badge once you have completed all 5 hikes.

New Siegerman Area Trail

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Park on Sideroad 22C Km 99.9 Map 27 Edition 31

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy, Moderate, Some rocky footing, Some steep sections
Length of Hike: 6 km

Description

Reroutes, for the better, have happened in the area of the Siegerman property! We’ll walk on a road allowance to the newly designed Siegerman Main Trail. Lovely views of a stream here. We’ll walk uphill and then walk a loop using the Allan Side Trail. Then we return on the Main Trail to our parked vehicles.

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.

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.

Urban walk: Colonel Sam Smith Park

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Meet in front of The Gatehouse, located at the Northeast corner of Colonel Samuel Smith Park (Lake Shore and 14th Street)

Hike Leader(s): Roger Harris Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 5 km

Description

We will explore Colonel Samuel Smith Park, including the waterfront and the exterior grounds of the former Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital (now part of Humber College). The route is on a mixture of paved and packed gravel paths. Multiple inside washrooms and a covered picnic area are available.

There is limited free parking immediately south of The Gatehouse. A large parking lot is located at the end of Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive.

If coming via TTC, please take the 44 Kipling South bus from Kipling subway station to Lake Shore.

Please dress appropriately for the weather. Hiking books and poles will not be necessary. Bring a thermos of coffee or tea, and snacks.

Winter Festival of Lights Hike

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Night
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the parking lot of Floral Showhouse, 7145 Niagara River Pkwy, Niagara Falls

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5-7km

Description

Get into the Holiday Spirit with the Annual Winter Festival of Lights hike by the Falls.  Hot apple cider and tea will be provided.  Bring a holiday treat to share.

Queenston Heights Loop

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Meet in Queenston Heights Park, near the Bruce Trail cairn. Niagara Parkway. From the roundabout turn left and another immediate left.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6-7km

Description

Hike around Queenston Heights and down into the village of Queenston.  You will be going down the escarpment and back up.  Poles recommended.

Easy Hike- Vanishing Stream: Restoring Nature and Restoring Ourselves!

Hosting Club: Peninsula

Location (Google Maps): Meet at the south end of Everett Road at Bruce County Road 9, South Bruce Peninsula. Park here.
Map #35

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

Pace: Leisurely, Medium
Terrain: Easy, Moderate
Distance: 3-4 km

Description

Wonder why this property is called “Vanishing Streams”? Learn the answer to this and more on today’s hike! This hike will include an introduction to the Vanishing Streams Nature Reserve. PBTC Conservation and Land Stewardship Director, Laura Pisko, will join us to describe the restoration plan for this 100 acre property – invasive species removal, the “burn”, planting of native shrubs and trees .

For those wishing to warm up before returning home – we will finish up with a “tail gate party” featuring locally roasted coffee and holiday treats.

Terrain: Field walking,  uneven terrain, generally flat with some crevices. Hiking poles are beneficial, but not required.

If weather cooperates, we will finish up with a “tail gate party” featuring locally roasted coffee and holiday treats, for those who wish to stretch, cool down and socialize a bit before jumping in the car.

Map #35