Hike Schedule

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.

Car Hike: Bethesda Trail Richmond Hill

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Oak Ridges Trail head Bethesda parking

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

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 14-15KM

Description

We will explore Oak Ridges Corridor in Richmond Hill, Hike around Bond lake .

To reach there turn right to Bethesda side road  from Bayview Ave. Then drive around 500 meter and park in Oak Ridges trail head parking.

It is winter time please bring your icers, hiking poles, proper closing and shoes and hot drinks,

Please carefully read  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.

9:00 Underground Railway. (Black History)

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Butlers Barracks Paring Lot John St NOTL

Hike Leader(s): Bruce Manion Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5k

Description

Learn about Niagara’s role in the legendary Underground Railroad that led an estimated 40,000 slaves to freedom throughout the 19th century

Loop through some Niagara Biosphere Land as well as the Bruce Trail near Quiet Valley

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet at Kimbercote Farm 316362 3rd Line C, Grey Highlands. Parking on the premises. Driveway sign says Kimbercote, Wild School, Elephant Thoughts. Near the corner of 3rd Line and Sideroad 22C.

Hike Leader(s): Norine Baron Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Some steep sections
Length of Hike: Approximately 6-8 km

Description

Join Norine and Garth Baron for a hike in the Quiet Valley area, which will also take in parts of the main trail, Kimbercote Farm and the Seigerman Side Trail.  Norine and Garth will provide interesting historical notes along the way.  Please bring snowshoes and icers as we will decide what is needed on the day.

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.

Dundas Valley Winter Hike

Hosting Club: Toronto, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Please note the meeting point location- its at the Dundas Valley Conservation parking lot at the end of Lions Club Rd. Follow this road to the end, then enter the gates leading to the parking lot. You may have to pay at this gate, or there is a pay station in the parking lot. Please note that there are a number of parking lots within this conservation area.

Hike Leader(s): Gilles Gagnon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 10 to 13, depending on conditions

Description

We will hike to Sherman /Tiffany Falls and back,  then take a loop within Dundas Valley Conservation area, taking in Canterbury Falls.    Some steep and slippery terrain.  Bring icers,  hiking poles, and showshoes in the event of heavy snowfalls.

Parking fees apply payable by credit card.

Directions to Dundas Valley Trail Parking: From Hwy 403 going west up the escarpment past Hamilton, take Exit 64 following Mohawk /Rousseau road north. Turn right on Wilson St, continuing for 0.75 km to the next traffic light. Turn left on Montgomery Dr, then right following Old Dundas Valley Road down a steep hill, then left on Lions Club Road. Continue for about 1.3 km on Lions Club Road to park gates, and then through gates to parking further down the lane.