Hike Schedule

Swiss Meadows

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): Flo Kusiak Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 5km

Description

We will follow the white blazed trail through the valley to the Swiss Meadows Side Trail. After hiking the side trail, we will continue on the white blazed trail to explore the beginning of the Beaver Valley section before returning to the cars. Lovely views along the escarpment overlooking the bay. Some poor footing, a variety of terrain with lots of ups and downs. Bring snacks and water.

Good Companions - Eastward and Return from Chedoke Golf Course

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Chedoke Golf Course Parking Lot, Hamilton (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, Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 7.5 km

Description

We will head east from the Chedoke Golf Course parking lot along the radial line and then onto the Bruce Trail up the escarpment.  We will need to cross busy Beckett’s Drive/Queen Street Hill.  We  will then follow the Bruce Trail to the top of the escarpment and then descending to the city streets and return via the tree lined streets to the radial trail and the golf course parking lot.

Bring icers, water and a snack.  Walk will be cancelled in case of poor weather/driving conditions (please check your email the evening before).

Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time and we will start walking at 10:00 am sharp!  Please inform me by email at tedbossence@sympatico.ca if you cancel after the registration cut-off time on the Tuesday and by text at 905 334-8752 if you cancel the morning of the hike.

Car Hike: Caledon End-to-End 1/4

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): We’ll meet at km 48.3 (GPS N43.750866, W79.951452 in the Toronto Section (no parking at the beginning of Caledon/end of Toronto) on Boston Mills Rd, just west of Mississauga Rd. Please note: the driveway is private property.

Hike Leader(s): Jacqueline Van Dyke Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Challenging, Rocky
Distance: 18km

Description

We’re hiking 2km of Toronto at the end of the hike as there is no parking at the end of Toronto/beginning of Caledon. We’ll go through the Forks of the Credit Provincial Park and up the Devil’s Pulpit. After the hike, you may wish to visit the Spirit Tree.

Please bring enough food and drink for the entire hike and any other necessities you require. It will still be icy in the Devil’s Pulpit so bring icers/crampons and poles (if you use them). Please be prepared to share in the car shuttling.

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

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 6 kms

Description

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

9:30 Harold black Park

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Harold black park Fonthill

Hike Leader(s): Sylvia Wheeler Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 7km

Description

Leisurely hike on the trails around Fonthill. Dress for the weather and bring Ices and a drink

Woodford Escarpment Loop

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking Lot of Woodford Community Hall, on Woodford Crescent, north of km 41.7 (Map 30)

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

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: 3 kms or 4.5 kms

Description

This is a 3 km, 1.5 hr loop, taking us through a forested area, over a creek, and through some crevices. We will see an old lime kiln, remnants of an old pioneer village. If interested, we will add another 1.5 kms and hike the Crevice Springs Loop across the road. Poles advised. If you are unable to register, please call or text the leader at  519 379 2573.

Kolapore to Metcalfe Rock CANCELLED

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet in the Kolapore parking lot on Grey Road 2, about 650 m south of where the trail crosses at km 23.8, Map 25, Edition 30

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Length of Hike: Approx. 8 km return

Description

This will be an in and out hike from the Kolapore parking lot to Metcalfe Rock.  We pass through cedar and beautiful hardwood forest, encountering signs of old stone borders, until we reach the top of Metcalfe Rock with it’s views of Mill Creek Valley, then we’ll retrace our steps to our cars.  Snow or no snow, who knows, so come prepared with appropriate footware.

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 Harold black Park

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

Harold black park Fonthill

Hike Leader(s): Sylvia Wheeler Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6km

Description

Leisurely hike on the trails around Fonthill. Dress for the weather and bring Ices and a drink

Boyd Conservation Park Vaughan

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Parking lot before the main gate of Boyd conservation park Islington Avenue,

Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable

Description

Explore the trails that wind through the beautiful  valley at Boyd Conservation Area and the William Grainger Greenway. We will have lunch/snack in shelter with seated area,

It is winter time all participants are required to have Ice cleats with them, have proper shoes, warm clothing and hot drinks with you.

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.

Nottawasaga Lookout Loop

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): Mary Jane McIntyre Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 5

Description

We will drive to the Blue Mountains/Clearview Townline, north of Grey Road 91 and park at Eagle Cres for a hike through the Nottawasaga Lookout Nature Reserve. We will start the hike at km 42.5 and hike through the woods for about an hour before retracing our steps. Bring a snack and water.

Urban Walk: St Patrick's Day (1 Day Late) Hike To Distillery District

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Meet outside Castlefrank Subway Station

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales, Monica Pasquali Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 9 km

Description

St Paddy’s Day in 2023 is on Friday this year but for those of us who have day jobs we’ll celebrate with a hike on the Saturday followed by an optional pub stop in the Distillery District after the hike. We will hike to the Evergreen Brickworks by Milkman’s Lane and the Rosedale Ravine Trail, north in the Don Valley to Pottery Road and south on the Don Valley Trail to Mill Street and the Distillery District. Effective icers will be mandatory as the trails are very slippery this time of year.   This hike and Andrew’s hike on Sunday are both urban walks led by Wayne Crockett so join one them or both of them to make it a “Wayne weekend” remembering Wayne’s contribution to our urban walks. Those who wish may join us for a post-hike refreshment stop at the Mill Street Beer Hall in the Distillery District to toast St Patrick’s Day and Wayne. Please let us know in the “additional information” field when registering if you plan on joining us at the pub so we have an idea of the numbers.