Hike Schedule

Pacific Slope Friendship Trail

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet in the Hogg’s Falls parking lot km 67.5, Map 26, Edition 30. If snowshoes we will carpool to Johnston’s Sidetrail for a shorter hike. If no snow, we will hike in and out for a longer hike.

Hike Leader(s): Glenda Collings Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Some steep sections
Length of Hike: Either 6.8 km with snowshoes or 13.6 km with boots.

Description

Depending on snow conditions we will choose 1 of 2 hikes.  If there is sufficient snow we will car pool and do a one way 6.8 km snowshoe hike.  If there isn’t enough snow, we’ll do an in and out from Hogg’s Falls of 13.6 km.  Bring snowshoes, icers/cleats, and poles would be helpful.  Also bring water and snacks.

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.
3. 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

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.

9:00 Long Hike LOCATION CHANGE TO ROCKWAY

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps): Rockway Community Centre

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 10km

Description

DUE TO Extreme muddy conditions hike has been moved to Rockway
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.

Pear Tree Parking to Quarry Bridge

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Pear Tree Parking lot — Map 12, km 11.4. From Regional Rd. 25 turn west on 15 Sideroad for 200 meters to parking on left.

Hike Leader(s): Peter Leeney Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat, Rocky
Distance: 13 km

Description

From Pear Tree Park we will walk south on the Bruce Trail as far as the Quarry Bridge and return. Bring icers.

Black Bank Challenge

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land, Map 21. Meet at SuperBurger (Hwy 10 & 89) at 9:30 am or at roadside parking on Centre Road (Km 47.5) at 9:45 am

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 4.4 or 3.4 km

Description

We will hike the Main Trail down Black Bank hill, on to Dufferin Rd 21 and back. The short hike will return from the point where the Main Trail turns north toward Dufferin Rd 21. Expect a large snowdrift at the top of the hill. Snowshoes will be required. Depending on conditions, icers may be required. Bring water and snacks.

9:00 Beamer Falls Conservation Area

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):

Lions swimming pool, Elm St, Grimsby

Hike Leader(s): Karen Limardi Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6k

Description

Beamer Memorial Conservation Area offers one of Niagara’s most breath-taking and panoramic views of the Niagara Escarpment and Lake Ontario.
Take a walk along the scenic Lookout and Bruce Trails and soak up the picturesque views of the 40 Mile Creek Valley, the Lake Ontario shoreline and the escarpment ridge from one of our viewing. Bring a drink, icers and poles

Woodford Escarpment Side Trail and Crevice Spring

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): Frank Huggins Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6km

Description

Please be prepared with icers’s or snowshoes.Parking at the Woodford community center (just north of km 41.7 in the Sydenham section), we will cross to the south side of Hwy 26. We will hike through some crevices, see a giant pothole converted into a lime kiln and other signs of an old pioneer settlement (church foundation) and continue on to the Escarpment edge. We will then loop back to pick up the start of Crevice Springs Side Trail, exploring crevices formed when dolostone loosened from the face of the Escarpment. Ultimately we will descend before beginning the ascent through an interesting crevice called the “hole-in-the-wall”.

Good Companions - Hendry Valley and Woodland Cemetery (formerly Hidden Valley Park to the Valley Inn Bridge - there and back)

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Hidden Valley Park – Burlington (parking lot on Hidden Valley Road- just off Lemonville Rd) – see map below

Hike Leader(s): Ted Bossence 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: 7 km.

Description

Starting at the RBG parking lot for the Hendry Valley trails at Cherry Hill Gate, we will walk the Hendry Valley and out to Woodland Cemetery where we will walk the perimeter with views over Burlington Bay.  Our walk in the cemetery will necessitate traversing some graves.  Bring icers , snack and water.

Please arrive a few minutes before start time.  If you cancel after 4:00 pm the day before the hike please inform me by email at tedbossence@sympatico.ca or by text at 905 334-8752 the morning of the hike.  I will be leaving on time.

11:00 am Hike & Picnic

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Locust Grove Picnic Area

Hike Leader(s): Marion Hanover Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 km

Description

Hike around Queenston area.  Optional outdoor gathering in Locust Grove including pot luck picnic.

NEW DATE Silent Valley

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Snowshoe Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the north-east corner of the parking lot at Home Depot on Highway 26 on the east side of Owen Sound.

Hike Leader(s): Franziska Edney Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing., There might be icy and slippery sections.
Distance: 4-6 kms

Description

Depending on snow and weather conditions we will snowshoe a variety of blue and white trails. Distance to be decided the day of the hike. Poles are recommended. Map 30. Please contact hike leader at 519-379-2573 if you are unable to register or if you not interested in car pooling.

9:00 am Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 10k

Description

From Jordan Hollow Hike the main trail to Upper and Lower Balls Falls, Moyer Road or Louth and Return. You must register for each hike. Bring Poles, snack and a drink ices and dress for the weather

9:15 Short hike, Jordan Hollow. CANCELLED DUE TO FREEZING RAIN

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park Jordan

Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 6 kilometres

Description

Hike the main trail and side trails around Jordan and Balls Falls.  Bring hiking boots, icers and water.