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March 22, 2023
Devilish Madness at Glen Huron
9:00 AM-2:00 PM
03/22/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/devilish-madness-at-glen-huron-2/
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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): Sandy McNair Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 11km
Description

Starting at Glen Huron the trail will immediately climb the escarpment, taking us through a variety of mixed forests to the edge of the Devil’s Glen Provincial Park. We will then encounter multiple switchbacks to descend to the Mad River Side Trail where we will enjoy seeing this river grow as we travel along the river bank to return to our cars. Bring a snack or lunch and water.
Rocklyn Creek out and back
9:30 AM-12:00 PM
03/22/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/rocklyn-creek-out-and-back/
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Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking at the east end of Deviation Road, where the Bruce trail crosses the road, just south of the T- intersection with Euphrasia St Vincent townline, at km 3.1 (Map 28)
Hike Leader(s): Fran Turner Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk: 4 to 5 km/h
Terrain: Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
Distance: 8.6 km
Description

Start spring off right with this pretty hike through the Rocklyn Creek valley. There are many attractive features on this hike, including a boardwalk over the creek, old growth trees, many intriguing crevices, cascading rapids and scenic views to the north. There are several steep inclines and there may be residual ice at this time of year. I will pre-hike this segment just prior to the hike date and will contact the hikers with recommendations re: footwear and need for crampons, etc. If you are unable to register, please call or text the leader at 519-590-0706.
10 am Lock 8 Gateway Park
10:00 AM-11:30 AM
03/22/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/10-am-louth-conservation-area/
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Lock 8 Gateway Park
Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: ~ 6 km
Description

Today is the 2023 opening day for the Welland Canal!
We will meet at Lock 8 Gateway Park & walk south along the Canal & down West Street. Hopefully we will get lucky & see some ships going through the canal & while walking through West Street there will be the opportunity to stop at one of the bakery’s for a treat or beverage along the way.
Registration required.
Good Companions - Gage Park/Escarpment Loop
10:00 AM-12:45 PM
03/22/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/good-companions-gage-park-escarpment-loop-4/
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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps):
Gage Park parking lot in the south end of the park off of Lawrence Road in Hamilton
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: 9 km
Description

Following city streets, the rail trail and Kenilworth stairs we will do a loop returning to Gage Park. Bring icers, a snack and water. Dependent on weather the rail trail may be icy making icers possibly essential. Please arrive a few minutes before start time, we will leave on time. If the hike is cancelled due to bad weather, I will inform you by email on the evening before the hike.
If you decide to cancel after 4:00pm Tuesday, please let me know by email – tedbossence@sympatico.ca or by text at 905 334-8752.
11:00 am Hike & Picnic
11:00 AM-1:00 PM
03/22/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/1100-am-hike-picnic-8/
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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.
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March 23, 2023
Car Hike: Caledon End-to-End 2/4
8:30 AM-3:00 PM
03/23/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/car-hije-caledon-end-to-end-2-4/
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Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): We’ll meet at km 35.2 (GPS N43.937967, W.79.934650) on Coolihans Sideroad, east of where the Trail crosses the road.
Hike Leader(s): Jacqueline Van Dyke Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 19km
Description

Today there will be a lot of road walking with terrific south facing views. For those interested in topography, we will be climbing the slope of the Paris Moraine and also following the Caledon Meltwater Discharge Channel, a significant post-glacial feature.
Keep an eye on the weather, dress accordingly, and bring carry icers in your pack as you never know when you’ll need them.
Please bring enough food and drink to last the entire hike. We’ll be stopping for a morning snack and lunch.
We will be shuttling to our starting point, so please be prepared to be a shuttle driver.
9:00 am Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth
9:00 AM-11:30 AM
03/23/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/900-am-long-hike-jordan-to-moyer-louth-42/
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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
9:15 AM-10:30 AM
03/23/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-jordan-hollow-49/
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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.
To the Falls and Back CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN
10:00 AM-1:00 PM
03/23/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/to-the-falls-and-back-5/
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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation Area, 650 Governor’s Rd. , Dundas
Hike Leader(s): Phillip Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10 km.
Description

Spring is a good time to see the waterfalls in Dundas Valley Conservation Area. Today we will hike a loop to Sherman Falls also seeing Grindstone Creek and Canterbury and Little Canterbury Falls along the way. Be prepared for some hills. Please note that there will be two levels of pace: medium and leisurely. Please arrive in the main parking lot at the the Governor’s Rd. entrance at 9:45 for a 10:00 am start. Bring water, a snack/ lunch, icers and poles if using. Parking fee in effect or a Conservation Area pass.
Leaders: Phill Armstrong/Anne Armstrong 416 895 3937 hikingrandpa@gmail.com
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March 24, 2023
9:00 John Who?
9:00 AM-10:30 AM
03/24/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/9john-who/
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Park on King St near Centre St – at the entrance to the Veteran’s Memorial Park, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-7km
Description

Living in NOTL you see so many Butlers – Butler’s Barracks, Butler St, Butler Homestead, Butler’s Bar & Grill… Just who is Butler. Colonel John Butler was from Connecticut but made many contributions to the founding of Upper Canada. We will explore his life while walking around the town as he once did.
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March 25, 2023
Car Hike: Bethesda Trail Richmond Hill
8:15 AM-1:15 PM
03/25/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-bethesda-trail-richmond-hill-7/
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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.
8:45 Niagara Ball’s Falls
8:45 AM-2:00 PM
03/25/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/845-niagara-balls-falls/
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Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Glen Road Km 56.6. Coordinates N 43.139159,W 79.373912
Hike Leader(s): Mojgan haghighat Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 13.2 Km
Description

We will meet at Km 56.6 and will shuttle to Kinsman Park km 69.8. We will walk on top of the escarpment for a while. We will get to Ball’s Falls where we can enjoy the falls and if time allows we can walk around the buildings.
We will follow the rules of Covid 19. Bring Icers and two litres of water.
9:00 Hiking in and around Port Weller West
9:00 AM-11:30 AM
03/25/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/900-hiking-in-and-around-port-weller-west/
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Port Weller in North St. Catharines
Granthamn Lions Club, corner of Niagara and Lakeshore, St. Catharines
Hike Leader(s): Sheila Massey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: Approximately 9 km
Description

Hiking through Malcolmson Eco Park, along Sunset Beach and Walker’s Creek.
CANCELLED - McCluskey's Rock
9:00 AM-2:00 PM
03/25/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/mccluskeys-rock-5/
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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): Annette Sandberg Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8km
Description

We will park on Sideroad 7B at km 43.5 in the Beaver Valley section. The in/out hike proceeds north on the white blazed trail which winds along the top of the escarpment before descending through a crack to the bottom. We then climb to the top again before descending once more to km 39.3. We get to enjoy it all over again as we retrace our steps back to the cars. Bring water and a snack.
Meditation Hike - Hungry Hollow
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
03/25/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/meditation-hike-hungry-hollow-2/
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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Trail begins on Miller Drive, Georgetown. Closest address is 124 Miller Drive. Plenty of parking on the road.
Hike Leader(s): Anita Bergsma Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 5 km
Description
Join me for a Guided Meditation Hike through Hungry Hollow Georgetown. It will be 5km at a slow to moderate pace on well groomed trails. The trails wind through the Hungry Hollow Ravine along Silver Creek. The trail is nestled in Georgetown and known for its beautiful nature, marshes, meadows, and ponds, with boardwalks, and bridges.
Meet at 9:45am Sharp to get ready and hike in at 10:00am.
Duration: 2 hours
Also a great hike for those that would like to start hiking and looking for an introduction to how to hike.
Please bring your phone with a full battery and earbuds to listen to the meditation. Download Spotify. The meditation will be for 1/2 hour with plenty of time to meet and chat with the other hikers for the duration of our hike together.
Please wear hiking boots, backpack with water and snacks. Hiking poles are great for balance but optional.
Urban Walk: Don Mills Trails
10:30 AM-2:30 PM
03/25/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/urban-walk-don-mills-trails/
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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Meet in front of Civic Garden Centre, near Northwest corner of Leslie Street and Lawrence Avenue East. Due to a popular event at the Centre taking public transit is strongly recommended. Parking/Drop Off may be limited.
Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales, Mehrnoush Ahmadi Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 12 km
Description

We’ll hike on the Leaside Spur Rail Trail, through Moccasin Trail Park, pass through the “Rainbow Bridge”, south to Wynford Drive, through Aga Khan Park, through the grounds of the Ontario Science Centre, north under Eglinton to Serena Gundy Park ending at Brentcliffe & Eglinton Ave East. Optional pub stop at Cork’s Beer & Wine Bar in Leaside. Bring icers (mandatory), lunch/snacks and water. There will be a couple of hills.