Hike Schedule

Cancelled: Winter Coach Trip: Awenda Provincial Park

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Awenda Provincial Park

Hike Leader(s): Martina Furrer; Nijole Mockevicius; Tanya Cora Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Description

Trip cancelled due to weather and too many cancellations.

Bus departs 10 York Mills Rd at 8:00 AM and Major Mackenzie Dr and HWY 400 Park and Ride at 8:20 AM. If you wish to be picked up at the Major Mackenzie Dr and HWY 400 Park and Ride, select that option when you register. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. The bus waits for no one.

Join us for an awesome day of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in beautiful Awenda Provincial Park. For information about trail conditions visit: https://www.ontarioparks.com/skireport. Snowshoers: Explore the trails on your own or join Nijole and Tanya for a guided 10 KM snowshoe hike on Awenda’s beautiful winter trails. The hike will traverse parts of the Bluff, Wendat, and Connector trails, and will also circle around Kettle’s Lake. Mostly flat with a few short hills. Pace will be approximately 3 km/hr. Plenty of time to take pictures and enjoy the scenery. Skiers: Enjoy self-guided tours of Awenda’s beautiful ski trails with majestic views of Georgian Bay. No rentals.

Coach fares and park admission must be paid online when you register. Masks are mandatory while on the bus.

Car Hike: Glasgow Village Whitchurch-Stouffville

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Concession Road 2, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 14-15KM

Description

We will explore  beautiful trails in Rouge park ,Glasgow village and around Secord pond

Urban Walk: Uxbridge Trails

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Union Station – Meet in the Great Hall by the information desk with the clock over it by 9:00. We will take the 9:13 Stouffville Line train to Mount Joy GO Station and connect to the GO Bus towards Uxbridge. You may alternatively board the GO Train at Kennedy GO Station or stops in north Scarborough. The GO $10.00 Transit Day Pass, available for smart phones, is valid for return travel on the train and GO Bus. Hikers without a smart phone may purchase the Day Pass from the Hike Leader. Seniors return fare from Union is $11.06.

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 12

Description

Join us for a winter hike on the Countryside Preserve trails,  the Ewan and Historic Trails into downtown Uxbridge, and the Trans Canada Trail over the trestle bridge. We’ll also pass by the historic train station and railway museum. Due to the limited bus service plan on joining us for a refreshment stop before returning to the city. Bring icers (mandatory) and poles if preferred. The trails are well used so walking should be fairly easy unless there is a lot of fresh snow.

Rattlesnake Point to Crawford Lake and back

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area Parking Lot (Appleby Line 1km north of Derry Road.

Hike Leader(s): Pati Greenwood, Jeff Dowsett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 11 km

Description

We will hike on the Conservation Trails, the Rattlesnake Point Side Trail, main Bruce Trail, and Crawford Lake Side Trail to Crawford Lake and back. Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for weather conditions.  Icers and/or snowshoes may be required depending on conditions.

Park in the Rattlesnake Conservation Area Parking Lot.  Reservations will be required, see Conservation Halton web site for details: https://www.conservationhalton.ca/parks/rattlesnake-point/

Please arrive at 9:15 am as we will depart promptly at 9:30 am.

An optional pub stop will take place following the hike, details will be provided a few days prior to the hike.

Duntroon Crevices-Devil's Glen

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Register on-line or sign-in morning of hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.

Hike Leader(s): David Little Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 6km

Description

Please be prepared with icers’s or snowshoes.We will park the cars on Conc. 10 South, north of Cty Rd. 124. We will begin hiking at km 34.2 heading south to km 31.7. The trail winds its way through privately owned forest and farmland. South of the parking lot on Cty. Rd. 124, there is a viewing platform. After stopping for a break and taking in the view, we will retrace our steps back to the cars. Bring a snack or lunch and water.

Car Hike: Caledon Rail Trail

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Caledon Rail Trail

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 11 km

Description

We will hike the Caledon Rail Trail from Inglewood to Caledon East. This trail is flat and should be mostly packed snow throughout. Icers are recommended.

We will meet in Caledon East at the Four Corners Bakery and car pool to the starting point in Inglewood. After the hike those wishing to may join us for a hot drink in the Four Corners Bakery before heading off.

Directions: From Hwy 10 north of Brampton, go north to Olde Baseline Road. Go east about 8 Km to Airport Road. Go north on Airport Road about 1.5 Km to Caledon East. The Four Corners Bakery is on your right about 100 meters south of the stoplight. There is street parking available on both sides or Airport Road in this location.

Dufferin Hi-land E2E # 3/4

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Km 45.6, coordinates N 44.216390,W 80.168172

Hike Leader(s): Smadar Junkin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 14 km

Description

We will shuttle to km 31.5 and hike back to the cars. Bring snowshoes and icers. Bring 2 litres of water. We will follow all Covid 19 instructions. Please note that we might change the date of the hike or the distances due to weather conditions.

Terra Cotta Treat

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Black P BTC parking at the end of Boston Mills Road to the immediate west of Mississauga Road. Between kms 47.4 and 48.3 on BTC Map 14.

Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 17 km

Description

Join us for a lovely winter loop hike through the Terra Cotta Conservation Area.  Terrain is rocky in spots and it will be icy and snowy for sure.  Icers essential.  Poles recommended.  Please bring a smile, water, a snack, warm drink and a lunch.  Please arrive for 9:15 to be ready to hike for 9:30.

CANCELLED Ross McLean Side Trail Loop

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

Description

2:00 Happy Rolph's

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Happy Rolph’s parking lot, 650 Read Road (Northrup Cres.), St. Catharines

Hike Leader(s): Larry Lloyd Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy

Description

Semi-urban hike through Happy Rolph’s park down to the lake.

9:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 10km

Description

Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. Register for each hike

Bring Poles water, snack and Dress for the weather, Icers and layers/p>

9:15 Short hike, Rotary Park, St. Catharines NOTE LOCATION CHANGE

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 kilometres

Description

Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills.  Bring hiking boots, icers and water.

Mono Centre,Turnbull and Springwater side trails

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Caledon Hills Section, Map 19. Meet at Mono Community Centre hiker parking area.

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

Pace: Leisurely, Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 5.0 Km, Short hike 2.5 km

Description

We will hike the Main trail to Turnbull sidetrail and Springwater sidetrail. The short hike will return to parking lot by Main trail. Longer hike will continue south on main trail to intersection with Hockley Heights side trail and return to parking lot via Main trail, Bring icers. Snowshoes  may be required.

Looping through Dundas Valley - Celebrating Black History month and Valentines Day

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation Area – Gatehouse Museum Parking lot.
Enter from Sulphur Springs Rd, just east of it’s junction with Mineral Springs Rd. A parking fee applies, consider car pooling

Hike Leader(s): Doris Harper Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 12 km

Description

Celebrating Black History month, and Valentines Day. A visit  to Griffin House  to remember one of the first Black African families to settle in Ontario. As it is also Valentines Day, consider wearing red. We will hike the trails in and around Dundas Valley including Headwaters Trail, and other side trails, about 12 km. Bring water and snacks and don’t forget to bring a good pair of ICERS  – TRAILS IN THE PARK CAN BE ICY!

Please check e-mail before leaving home, hike may be cancelled if unfavourable weather conditions occur. Please inform hike leader if you  are unable to attend the hike. Thanks.

Doris Harper harpt7c@gmail.com

519-589-4114