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- 04November 4, 2023
Car Hike: Seaton Trail North
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Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Free parking lot at 1 Mutual Street PickeringHike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 14-15KMDescription
We will hike along Seaton trail and enjoy the lovely sceneries of forest and river at the same timeSome 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.
8:30 Kinsman Park to Grimsby Pool
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Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Grimsby Pool Elm St GrimsbyHike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 14kmDescription
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.
Car Hike: Dufferin Hi-Land BTC E2E
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-dufferin-hi-land-btc-e2e/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!This is a Multi-Day Hike
You are signing up for the following dates:
2023-11-04, 2023-11-05, 2023-11-11Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): (Google Location) Km 55.7 Map 21, GPS N44.268877, W-80.”-“156810 Meet at roadside parking along Mulmur-Nottawasaga Townline between Lavender Hill Rd. and 1st Line EHS. Please arrive fifteen minutes early for car shuttle. All other meeting points will be emailed to participating hikers at a later date.Hike Leader(s): Ross Estrella Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Rocky, VariableDescription
Wanna to earn the Dufferin Hi-Land E2E Badge? Join a three day hike covering the 56.3 kms length of the club. Autumn is ideal time for hiking as you can breathe in the sweet smell of the golden leaves as you stroll beneath the trees or when stepping on the freshly fallen leaves on the ground. Add to soothing crisp air clearing our lungs, there’s *no bugs.* We’ll be pacing on a 4-5 km an hour with occasional stoppage to capture the beauty of the landscape. Please ensure to bring enough water for hydration, snack and lunch. Dress appropriately for the weather including proper footwear. Arm yourself with sunscreen and head protection against sun or rain and First Aid Kit if available be included in your backpack. Please note that you’re signing for a three day hike. All three hikes must be completed with the hike leader to earn the Badge. If you miss one or two legs of the section you may perform a make up hike and still qualify for the badge.Cost of Badge is $10.00 for BTC member and $15.00 dollars for Non member.
Car Hike: Toronto Section Fund Raiser Stained Glass Badge
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This is a Multi-Day Hike
You are signing up for the following dates and times:
2023-11-04 at 08:30
2023-11-11 at 08:30
2023-11-18 at 08:30Hosting 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 79.961589Hike Leader(s): Lindita Kalo Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Rocky
Distance: 14-18k per hikeDescription
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.
Bus Hike: Toronto Section E2E 4 of 4 - Terra Cotta/Cheltenham
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Departure Time: 08:30
Return to City Time: 17:00
Departure Point: Kipling Departure PointOptional Items
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps):Toronto Section
Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales & Celia Ho Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 15Description
Join us to hike the Toronto section of the Bruce Trail in a series of four moderate pace/moderate distance Level 2 hikes (15-16 km a day). Those who complete all 4 hikes will qualify for the Toronto club’s diamond E2E badge. The badge fee ($5 members/$15 non-members) will be collected on Hike #3.Members may alternatively choose to use the hikes to earn the new stained glass Limehouse stone bridge fundraiser badge. Available to members only the badge fee is $30 and proceeds go to protecting and preserving the Bruce Trail. Please contact the Hike Leader if you are interested in earning the fundraiser badge for further instructions. This badge can be earned only on one of the series of special group hikes led by a BTC Hike Leader and not individually.
Hikers who complete all 4 hikes will qualify for either the diamond badge or stained glass fundraiser badge, as they have chosen.
Any hikers are welcome to join the hikes regardless of working towards one of E2E badges.
There will be a refreshment/social stop in Georgetown after the hike before returning to the Kipling Station departure point by approximately 5:30 PM
This final hike in the series will take us between the Terra Conservation Area and the Caledon section border leading past the Cheltenham Badlands.
** Hikers are required to bring a mask and wear it on the bus. Masks must fit properly and cover the nose, mouth and chin. For the highest level of protection against Covid-19, respiratory viruses or the flu, KN95 or N95 masks are recommended. **
Nottwasaga Bluffs
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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 kmDescription
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
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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 KMDescription
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.
9:00 Cave Spring Witch Hunt
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Location (Google Maps):
Parking lot Quarry Road Beamsville
Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6kDescription
Discover the history of the 19th Century Quarry Pioneers and the Cave Spring Witch. Complete this hike and count it towards the Screaming Tunnel Badge
New Badge! Beaver Valley Geology Hike #7
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Location (Google Maps): Meet in front of the old shed near Webwood Falls on Sideroad 25, Map 28, km 103.5, Edition 31.
Hike Leader(s): Glenda Collings Click here to contact the hike leader.
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Length of Hike: 7.5 kmDescription
This is a series of 7 hikes to earn the Beaver Valley Geology badge. We will use the criteria listed in Beth Gilhespy’s book, Walking Through Time, Exploring Niagara Escarpment Geology in the Beaver Valley Bruce Trail Section. We’ll boost our knowledge of the local geology along the way as we take the required photos. Hikers are welcome to join any or all of the hikes, however, they must complete all 7 hikes to earn the badge. Bring sufficient water and snacks.Hike Seven: Greirsville, Webwood Falls
COVID-19 Precautions Before, During and After your Hike
- 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/ - If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, stay home.
- Personal Protective Equipment:
- Hikers may choose to wear masks
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
- Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the hike.
- 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. - Always carry I.D. and your health card.
- 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.
- Bring sunscreen and insect repellent (for spring and summer hikes).
- Bring your own first aid kit.
- Please leave dogs at home.
Headwaters Hike Series (North) - #2 of 3 - Mad River
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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 kmDescription
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
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Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Scotsdale FarmHike Leader(s): Al Brown Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: VariableDescription
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
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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 kmDescription
Join us for a leisurely hike (3 km/hour) over mostly flat terrain. Suitable for beginners and families. We will follow the Humber River Trail to Old Mill and then hike parts of Swansea to Runnymede & Bloor. Optional dropout at Old Mill Subway Station.After the hike you may choose to join us for dinner at 6:00 PM either at Ali Baba Mediterranean Cuisine or at a nearby pub (your choice, both near Runnymede Subway and the theatre).We will attend the play at 8:00 PM at the Village Players, 2190E Bloor Street West to see the play “A sting in the Tale” by Brian Clemens & Dennis Spooner .Call the theatre directly at 416 767 7702 to reserve your ticket ($29.00 adults and seniors) and mention that you are with the Bruce Trail Conservancy, Toronto Club.Anyone may choose to come for the hike only, join us for the theatre performance, or join us for all three: Hike, dinner and play. - Each hiker joining a Bruce Trail Club organized hike must perform a self-screening check before hiking.