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December 16, 2023
Car Hike: Hockley Valley to Glen Haffy - 17.5KM
8:30 AM-3:00 PM
12/16/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-hockley-valley-to-glen-haffy-17-5km/
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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps):
We meet at the roadside parking on Coolihans Sideroad, east of where the trail crosses the road.
Hike Leader(s): Fayyaz Mahmood Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly
Distance: 17.3 KM
Description

Enjoy the cold weather and great hiking conditions.
We will car shuttle to the BTC Hemlock Ridges Nature Reserve parking lot. We will hike the Hemlock Ridge Side Trail (0.6 KM) to join the Main Trail at Map 18, 51.7 KM (Ed 31). We will continue south hiking the hilly sections of Hockley Valley and Glen Haffy back to the parking on Coolihans Sideroad.
This hike is for experienced hikers. Hiking boots are required. No dogs please.
Bring 1.5 – 2 liters of water and your lunch. Please dress for the weather.
Car Hike: Hockley Valley to Dufferin Hi-Land and Caledon Hills Boundary at Mono Center
8:30 AM-2:30 PM
12/16/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-hockley-valley-to-dhbtc-chbtc-boundary-at-mono-center/
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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meeting Location Map 18 GPS N43.972857, W80.056330 North Side of Hockley Rd at Hockley Rd Side Trail. Please arrive fifteen minutes early for car shuttle. We’ll car shuttle to the boundary between DHBTC and CHBTC at Mono Center area.
Hike Leader(s): Ross Estrella Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk, Moderate
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly, Rocky
Distance: +/- 13 kms
Description

Now that the colder temperature is upon us, don’t freeze your self. Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve hills and valleys will surely warm up your body and soul. Layered clothing is recommended on this fast approaching winter season so please dress accordingly. Bring food for snack, lunch and ample cold/hot drinks for hydration. Hiking poles is highly recommended, bring icers and gaters in case we need it. Depending on trail condition we’ll be at moderate to brisk pace for approximately 13 kms. We’ll occasionaly stop for photo shoots while maintaining the pace. Please monitor weather forecast and if you live in the city, country side is always several degress colder.
Great Niagara Circle Route #2 Port Colborne to Ridgeway
8:30 AM-1:00 PM
12/16/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/great-niagara-circle-route-2-port-colborne-to-ridgeway/
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 273 Ridge Road North Ridgway Car Pool to Port Colborne
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 18
Description
Beginning at the Port Colborne Border, this trail takes us through farmlands, villages, watersheds on our way to old Fort Erie
The Greater Niagara Circle Route badge is awarded to walkers who independently complete the Circle Route Trail i.e. Lock 1 Port Weller, along the Welland Canal to Port Colborne , following the Friendship Trail to Fort Erie, following the Niagara Recreational Parkway Trail to Niagara-on-the-Lake and following the Waterfront Trail to Port Weller.
Car Hike: Wilder Forest Uxbridge 113
8:30 AM-1:30 PM
12/16/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-wilder-forest-uxbridge-2/
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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): 2499 Brock Road, Uxbridge, ON there is a free parking when you enter the road off brock road beside Horse training facility
Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 14-17KM
Description

We will explore Wilder forest and the beautiful scenery of Uxbridge forests.
Urban Walk: Niagara Falls International Hike to Goat Island
9:00 AM
12/16/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/urban-walk-niagara-falls-international-hike-to-goat-island/
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Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): We will take the Niagara Falls GO Train departing Toronto’s Union Station departing at 9:03 AM Meet in the Great Hall Of Union Station by the information desk (with the clock over it) by 8:40 or find us on the upper level of the Accessibility Coach. This train only stops at Exhibition GO, Port Credit, Oakville, and Burlington. If you have a smart phone purchase the GO Day Pass for just $10.00. The regular return Presto Fare is $35.58 ($17.79 for seniors). If you don’t have a smart phone you may purchase the pass from Tom (must travel both ways together).
Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales, Andrew Proczek Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 15 km
Description

We will wak from the Niagara Falls GO/Via station to the Rainbow Bridge, cross over the the USA side, and around Goat Island (Niagara Falls State Park) to view the American, Bridal Veil, and Horseshoe falls. We will around the perimeter of Goat Island passing by the rapids of the Niagara River and the Three Sisters Islands. We will have our lunch before crossing over to the US (consume any fruit or meat products you have at that time). As the daylight hours are getting shorter there will be the opportunity to view some of the Festival Of Lights displays in Queen Victoria Park on the Canadian side. You will need a valid Canadian Passport and $1.00 Cdn for the bridge toll. The return trip to Toronto will be via GO Bus to Burlington connecting to the GO Train (the bus departs the bus station opposite the train station hourly at approximately 10 minutes to the hour). The time of return will depend on how long the border crossings take, Dress warmly. We will stop at a coffee shop along the way to warm up. This hike will be open to members only due to the limited number of participants.
Pine River Area
9:00 AM-2:00 PM
12/16/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/pine-river-area/
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Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meeting at the corner of Centre Rd (Kilgore) and River Road. Parking is road side and limited to 7 cars.
Hike Leader(s): Patricia Foley, Tristan Goguen Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: approximately 12 km
Description

Hike will be a loop covering the main trail and including on return the Meladonna Side Trail, the Pine River Valley Side Trail and the Carl Alexander Side Trails with a possible snack/lunch stop at the Bell Look Out Side Trail weather permitting. Dress for the weather, proper foot wear and possibly icers maybe necessary. Please be sure you have enough water and snacks/lunch.
Please note hike leaders have dogs who will accompany this hike, no other dogs will be permitted.
Loree Forest Loop
9:00 AM
12/16/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/loree-forest-loop-4/
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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): Annette Sandberg Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 5 km
Description

We will drive to the parking area on the 21st Sideroad at the Loree Forest. This is a circular hike that proceeds north along the access road to the Loree Forest. We then hike east along a forest trail and then west to arrive at the top of the Georgian Peaks ski club. We proceed west to arrive at the start point. There are several views of the Bay along the way. Bring a snack or lunch and water.
Urban Walk: Sawmill Valley-Credit River
9:30 AM-1:30 PM
12/16/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/urban-walk-sawmill-valley-credit-river/
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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps):
Erindale Park, 1695 Dundas St West. — From QEW take Erin Mills Parkway north to Dundas St. Turn right and after about one km (just after passing lights at Mississauga Rd) turn left into Erindale Park. From Hwy 401 or 403 come south on Erin Mills Pkwy to Dundas and turn left. Note: The exit from 401 is called “Mississauga Rd”. Two km south of 401 Mississauga Rd goes to the left but keep right to stay on “Erin Mills Pkwy”.
Hike Leader(s): Peter Leeney, cell phone 905-301-4091 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 11 km loop
Description

An urban walk from Erindale Park up the Sawmill Valley Trail then across on Burnhamthorpe Rd. to the Credit River (Culham Trail) and return to Erindale Park.
Urban Walk: #4/4 Toronto Urban Badge Hike - 21km
10:00 AM-4:00 AM
12/16/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/urban-walk-4-4-toronto-urban-badge-hike-21km/
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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Old Mill Subway Station Entrance
Hike Leader(s): Alina Lin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 24 KM
Description

Let’s explore the city in winter and build up our appetites for the holiday season while earning the unique Toronto Urban Hike Badge.
To qualify for the badge, we are embarking on a 75 KM loop (map:https://onthegomap.com/s/rmtm1nhv ) through a series of four Saturday hikes scheduled for Nov 25 (18 KM), Dec 2 (17 KM), Dec 9 (24 KM ), and Dec 16 (21KM, from Old Mills Subway Station to Evergreen Brick Works Lookout).
Please bring hot beverage and snacks/light lunch for our journey. We will take short breaks for restroom stops and lunch at suitable locations along the trails. The majority of the route consists of paved paths, so running shoes are recommended over hiking boots on dry day.
Badges by request will be presented at the last hike. The cost of the badge is $5 for members and $15 for non-members.
Looping through Dundas
10:00 AM-1:00 PM
12/16/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/looping-through-dundas-2/
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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation Area, 650 Governor’s Rd., Dundas
Hike Leader(s): Anne Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: Approx 9 km.
Description

Join me for a hike in the lovely Dundas Valley Conservation Area with its ravines, valleys and hills. We will do a number of loops using main Bruce Trail, blue side trails and Conservation Area trails. The trails will be hilly with some rocky sections. Meet at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start. Park in the last parking lot and then walk up to the Trail Centre where we will begin the hike. Bathrooms at the centre. Bring water, a snack and poles if using. Icers might be necessary. (Parking fee or Conservation Area pass.)
Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com
Urban Walk: Etobicoke Creek Nature and Biodiversity Walk
10:30 AM-2:45 PM
12/16/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/urban-walk-etobicoke-creek-nature-and-biodiversity-walk/
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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Brampton Gateway at 10-30 am or if coming from Kipling Station, Meet at Kipling Terminal Platform 14 at 9 am , to catch bus 109 to square one From square on we will catch the bus to Brampton Gateway terminal to the start of the walk
Hike Leader(s): Makhan Dhesi (MIKE) Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 8 KM
Description

This is a good hike to practice winter hiking and learn about the wildlife we may encounter on the trail. We will be heading to wards Dixie Road and Derry Area, Which is located South East of our starting point
Sydenham Nature Reserve Side Trail
1:30 PM-3:00 PM
12/16/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/sydenham-nature-reserve-side-trail-2/
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Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside Parking on County Rd 18, just East of Rockford, where it meets the Keeling Side Trail ( rail trail ). East of km 94.5.
Hike Leader(s): Franziska Edney Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing., There might be muddy sections.
Distance: 3.6 kms
Description

This beautiful Property was donated to the BTC several years ago. We will start our hike, or snowshoe, on County Rd 18, follow the Keeling Side Trail first, (rail trail), then access the loop on the Nature Reserve. It is a pretty hike, offering a nice variety of trees, a big field, a little creek. The trail is fairly flat and easy, but it will still take us 1.5 hrs to complete, especially with snow shoes. For more info, please call or text the leader at 519 379 2572.