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- 11March 11, 2023
Winter Version R2R Noisy River Rim. #3 in a series of 3 hikes
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/winter-version-r2r-noisy-river-rim-3-in-a-series-of-3-hikes/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Experienced hikers ONLY/STRENUOUS
Location (Google Maps): Contact hike leader for meeting place.Hike Leader(s): Hart Fischer Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 6-12kmDescription
Please be prepared with icers’s or snowshoes.We will park at the side of the road at the Noisy River Provincial Park on Cty. Rd. 9. We will descend into the park crossing the Noisy River before ascending to Conc. 9 Nottawasaga Rd S. At this point, we will turn around and hike back to Cty. Rd. 9. This 2km stretch will be repeated two more times for a total of 6km. A very hilly hike. There might be an option to extend this hike after the badge requirements are met. Bring lots of water, snacks and lunch. No morning of hike sign-ins. Complete the online form to order your Winter Rim to Rim badge and send in your logged hikes.Car Hike: Cherry Beach Downtown Toronto
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-cherry-beach-downtown-toronto-3/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Cherry Beach, TorontoHike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 14-15KMDescription
Park in Cherry Beach parking lot which is free.We will explore: Tommy Thompson Park (Leslie Street Spit), on Lake Ontario. Beautiful swans, nice views of Downtown Toronto and possibly songs of birds

Winter Coach Trip: Highlands Nordic (Duntroon)
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/winter-coach-trip-highlands-nordic-duntroon-2/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:30
Return to City Time: 18:30
Departure Point: York Mills Bus PickupTrip Activities
Guided snowshoeing on the Bruce Trail ($0.01)
Self-guided snowshoeing on Highlands Nordic's Trails ($20)
Ski Trail Pass ($30)
Optional Items
I would like to be picked up at the Major Mackenzie Dr and HWY 400 Park and Ride ($0.01)
Snowshoe rental (snowshoes rented at Highlands Nordic cannot be taken onto the Bruce Trail) ($18)
Classic ski rental ($28)
Skate ski rental ($45)Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Coach Trips
Location (Google Maps): Highlands NordicHike Leader(s): Martina Furrer, Brenda Dalglish, Duro Vukman Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Description
Bus departs 10 York Mills Rd at 8:30 AM and Major Mackenzie Dr and HWY 400 Park and Ride at 8:50 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 our last cross-country ski and snowshoe trip of 2023! For trail conditions and information about the resort visit https://highlandsnordic.ca/.
Snowshoers: Join Brenda for a guided snowshoe hike on the beautiful Bruce Trail. You must have your own snowshoes (or rent in the city) to participate in this hike. Pack lunch and water; you will be on the trail all day.
Skiers: Spend your day gliding through forests and fields on trails expertly groomed for classic and skate skiing. Enjoy beautiful views of the countryside and Georgian Bay. All skiing is self-guided.
Coach fares must be paid online when you register. Trail fees will be collected in cash on the bus. Masks are mandatory while on the bus.
9:00 Woodend St Paul Avenue Loop
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/900-woodend-st-paul-avenue-loop/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Entrance (15.2 km Map 2) Woodend Conservation Area off Taylor RdHike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 15kDescription
Hike a loop from Woodend Conservation through hilly terrain to St Paul Ave, Niagara
Falls. We will pass through the Screaming Tunnel and Fireman’s Park.
9:00 AM Rim of Africa CANCELLED
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/900-am-rim-of-africa-2/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):Beginning at the Short Hills Provincial Park parking lot on Pelham Rd. Map 3 – north of km 40.9
Hike Leader(s): Karen Couch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5.3 kmDescription
This hike features gently rolling terrain, a majestic Carolinian forest, Terrace Creek Falls and numerous streams. Hike and find out about the Rim of Africa Trail in South Africa and the BTC’s International Friendships Trails. This trail is also part of Niagara Side Trail challenge.Note: The footing on this hiking trail could be impacted by mud and/or icy conditions. Come prepared with hiking poles and icers.
Dunedin Nature Reserve ** CANCELLED
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/dunnedin-nature-reserve/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.Hike Leader(s): Jennifer Roy Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8kmDescription
We will head to Dunedin Valley Nature Preserve parking on 6/7 Sideroad at Conc. 10. Following the white blazed trail south on Conc. 10, we enter the nature preserve on the east side. We will loop through the Dunedin Nature Reserve. This area covers mixed terrain and habitats. The trail follows along the banks of a tributary of the Noisy River in a loop back to Conc.10. After crossing Conc.10, we proceed through some farmers fields to a great view at the bench. Continuing across the field and down a hill to Cty. Rd. 9, we will turn around and retrace our steps back to the cars. Bring water and a snack.
Horse and Around Snowshoe Hike
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/horse-and-around-snowshoe-hike/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Pine River Nature Reserve. Second Line and 15 Sideroad in Mulmur Ontario.From Orangeville, head north on hwy #10 to hwy #89. Turn left and head west to county road #124. Turn right and head north to 15 Sideroad. Turn right and follow to 2nd line. Parking is on the east side of 2nd Line, just north of 15 Sideroad
Hike Leader(s): Tom Thayer, Susan Bate Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely, Medium
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate, Strenuous
Distance: 6 kmDescription
Please Note: Snowshoes are RequiredWe will be doing a 6km snowshoe hike starting on the Pine River Nature Reserve and weather permitting, following a horse trail, crossing a pond on Ministry of Natural Resources property and along the Pine River then north to enter the Pine River Nature Reserve once again.
If the weather is not permitting us to cross the pond safely, we will be mainly traversing the Pine River Nature Reserve on an alternate route but will still be visiting the Pine River Pond.
This hike has an average elevation decline and gain of 110 meters and if the weather does permit our crossing, there will most likely be some deep snow.
Be sure to bring Snowshoes, Water, and a snack.