Hike Schedule

Bus Hike Nottawasaga Bluffs and Holiday Luncheon

Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:00
Return to City Time: 19:00
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup

Optional Items
Mylar burger ($33)
Chicken caesar wrap ($33)
Fish & chips ($33)
Vegetarian lasagna ($33)
Eggplant parmesan ($33)

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Nottawasaga Bluffs Conservation Area

Hike Leader(s): Martina Furrer, Nijole Mockevicius, Roland Mark Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Variable

Description

Join us for a fun hike with great views in Nottawasaga Bluffs Conservation Area. We will hike for about four hours at a 3.5 km/hr pace, explore the Key Hole Side Trail and enjoy the view from the Nottawasaga Bluffs Lookout. After the hike we will go to Mylar and Loreta’s for a holiday luncheon. When you register, please select one of the lunch choices listed under optional items. All regular entrées include fries, dessert bar and non-alcoholic beverage. Vegetarian entrées include salad, dessert bar and non-alcoholic beverage. Tax and gratuity are included in the prices. Beer and wine are extra. You will need to pay your bus fare when you register. E-transfer you lunch money ($33 per person) to martinabeatrice@gmail.com.

Important: Please register by Sat Nov 25.

Bus departs from 10 York Mills Rd at 8 AM. We hope to be back in Toronto around 7 PM. 

Car Hike: Glasgow Village Whitchurch-Stouffville

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Glasgow Trail, Concession Road 2 Park in parking lot at the trail head.

From Highway 404 turn right to Stouffville Rd, till to the end of road and turn left on York Durham Line. In About 1km turn right to Webb Rd. and turn right to Concession Road 2 ,you will see parking lot in 500 metres,

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

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

Description

Approximately 5-hour hike, mostly flat, in the Uxbridge area

It is wintertime, please bring your icers, hiking poles, warm layers of clothing, boots, and hot drinks.

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.

Path of the Petun

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: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6 km

Description

We will park the most easterly end of the 6th Sideroad. Hike with me on the Path of the Petun and learn about a great battle that was fought between the Iroquois and the Petun at the Petun Village of Etharita, also known as the “St. Jean”. As we hike along the escarpment ridge, we will use our imaginations to see the Battle Ground and what this beautiful area was like in the mid 1600’s. We will then take the Russ McConnell Sidetrail back to our cars.

Sydenham Chipper (km44.2-68.4)

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Parking along St. Vincent-Sydenham Townline
Map 30 ED 30-Km44.2
Map 31 ED 31-km41.7

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

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Some rocky footing, 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 (ED 30)   (km41.7-65.8ED 31)

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.

Elora Cataract Trailway: Erin to Forks of the Credit falls.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Elora Cataract Trailway. Map 14

Hike Leader(s): Al Brown Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 10 km

Description

We will hike part of the Elora- Cataract Trailway from Erin to Forks of the Credit Provincial Park. This is an easy hike along a former railway corridor. In the Park we will have a a few hills. Parking at the meeting point is along Mississauga Road. Restrictions apply, watch for no parking signs. From this location we will car pool to the start point.

After the hike those interested are invited to meet for refreshments at a location TBA.

CANCELED/POSTPONED - Discovery Hike - Cottonwood Loop

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking on the east side of 11 Line, approxinately 3 km north of Highway 26, at the entrance to the Cottonwood Side Trail, Map 30, Edition 31

Hike Leader(s): Jeannine Kralt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing., Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: 2.1km

Description

Given the active Freezing Rain warning for the region and upcoming radar indicating mixed precipitation, this hike will be canceled/postponed.

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This hike will be a discovery hike along the Cottonwood Loop – we’ll take our time, and see what we can find. This trail is a stand-alone trail, separate from the rest of the Bruce Trail. We’ll hike through forests, past a particularly large cottonwood tree, and to a lookout along a ridge. This property is the original location of the Rows homestead – their farmhouse can be seen at Moreston Village at Grey Roots.

The Cottonwood Loop is also featured in Ron Savage’s new book, Exploring Sydenham. There will be sufficient time to find the related code en route.

As we’ll be taking our time, this hike is suitable for families and new hikers. We’ll plan to take upwards of a couple of hours – dress in layers, bring a snack, and wear good footwear. Given that December can be variable, an email re: trail conditions to expect will be sent out prior to our hike together.

If you are unable to register, please contact the hike leader via the link above.

9:00 Staff Avenue Louth

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):

Staff Avenue Parking Lot

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 10km

Description

CHANGE OF VENUE DUE TO DEER HARVEST Explore Louth Conservation area

Bring Poles water, snack, Icers 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 and hiking boots.

7th Line North to loop through Hockleycrest

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Bruce Trail Parking Lot – 7th Line Access
Airport Road North of Highway 9
Right on 7th Line, parking lot immediately on the right (east) of Airport Road

Hike Leader(s): Jennie Greenfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10.5 km

Description

Come on out and burn off a few calories before the holidays!

We will hike the Main Trail north from 7^th Line to 5 Side Road then loop through the beautiful Hockleycrest property on a combination of the Main Trail and Darcy, Hockleycrest and Harmony Side Trails before returning to 7th Line on the Main Trail. The terrain varies from rolling hills and open hilltops, hardwood bush and pine plantations. There will be a few ups and downs including one steep valley that we will ascend and descend on both the way out and back!

The leaves are down and can be slippery – hiking boots required, hiking poles are recommended.

There will be stops for water along the way and a longer snack / lunch break later in the hike. Bring plenty of water, and dress in layers appropriate for the cooler weather.

Dunby Rd, Hockley Valley and Cam Snell Side Trail

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Caledon Hills Section, Map 18, 68.0
Bruce Trail parking lot on Dunby Rd

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 7 km, short hike 4km

Description

From the parking lot on Dunby Rd, we will hike south 2 km (short hike returns from here), follow the Cam Snell Side Trail loop, and return on the main trail. Please bring a snack, appropriate clothing and equipment for the weather (ie poles and icers).