Hike Schedule

Hockley Valley

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): Hart Fischer Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 12km

Description

Please be prepared with icers’s or snowshoes. This is a BRISK pace. We will park in the parking lot east of km 61.3 on Hockley Valley Rd. in the Caledon Hills
section. Leaving the parking lot on the Hockley Rd Side Trail we hike west and at km 61.3
hike north on the Bruce Trail FriendshipTrail: Jeju-Olle. We will climb, climb and climb until we reach the Glen Cross Side Trail. We will hike this blue blazed side trail and loop around until we connect back up with the white blazed trail retracing our path until intersecting with the Tom East Side Trail. This side trail will take us out and to the cars. This is a challenging hike. Bring water, snacks/lunch.

Car Hike: Cherry Beach Down town Toronto

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Cherry Street parking lot

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 14-15KM

Description

Park  in Cherry Beach parking lot

We will explore:

Tommy Thompson Park on the Leslie Street Spit ,lake Ontario,beatiful swans ,Nice views of Downtown and possibly songs of birds

It is winter time all participants are required to have Ice cleats , proper shoes and warm clothing .

Some 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.

Mono Centre - Mono Cliffs

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Red P BTC parking lot at the Mono Community Centre (off 2nd Line EHS), 200 m south of Mono Centre.

Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 13 kms

Description

Join us on a snowy Sunday hike on some new BTC trails just south of Mono Centre (Turnball and Springwater) together with the South Outlier and Laidlaw Side Trails and parts of the Main Trail connecting them all.  We will be exploring some land purchased by the BTC in 2022.  Our donor money in action!  Given all the snow we have had and the snow expected in the days before the hike, we could well be snow shoeing instead of hiking in which case we will shorten the length of our hike.  Please have your snow shoes in the car just in case.  Snow shoeing will be optional though so those not wishing to do so remain most welcome.  Icers mandatory.  Please pack a warm drink, some water, a snack, a lunch, an appreciation of nature and a smile.  Optional pub stop after.

Snowshoe Cottonwood Side Trail

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): Maureen McFarland Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing.
Distance: 2.1 kms

Description

Come out and explore Sydenham Bruce Trail Club’s newest side trail.  This is an easy snowshoe on flat terrain.  Great for beginners and families.  There is a beautiful, huge cottonwood tree on the property.  Fun fact – Cottonwoods are the fastest growing trees in North America and can grow as much as 6’ per year.  In spring the female cottonwood trees produce a cottony substance that helps with seed dispersal.  We will also visit a waterfall.

If you don’t have snowshoes, they can be borrowed for free from the Owen Sound library. If you are unable to register, please call or text Maureen at 647-918-4180.

Car Hike: Toronto E2E 1/3

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): We will meet at km 17.4 (GPS N43.615163, W79.975157) on the east side of the road where the trail crosses Fourth Line.

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

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

Description

This is the first of three hikes to hike the Toronto section E2E. We will be hiking in later winter/early spring conditions (mud, ice, snow) so be prepared for it all. Please bring your icers, gaitors, and poles. Hiking boots/shoes are mandatory. Please bring at least 2L of water, snacks, and your lunch.

We will be shuttling to Hilton Falls CA parking, close to Appleby Line, and hiking by the location of the first blaze on the Bruce Trail. Please note, we will need to pay for parking at Hilton Falls. If any hiker has an annual pass, please let me know. Pass holders can do this shuttle and the rest of the hikers are expected to pay the driver $2. If there are no pass holders, hikers will share the cost of the parking. Hikers are expected to follow all Covid 19 restrictions.

Please arrive by 7:45 so we can get organized. We will begin our shuttle at 8:00 am.

9:00 Long Hike Rockway

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps): Rockway

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 10km

Description

Explore Rockway and Louth Conservation area . 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

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
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 kms

Description

Hike the trails in Rotary Park.  Bring hiking boots, water and icers.

Loree Forest

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Park at km 0 in Beaver Valley section (Maple Lane)
Map 24, Edition 30

Hike Leader(s): Kristina Rettie Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate, Some steep sections
Length of Hike: 13.5km

Description

This in and out hike will take us along the top of Blue Mountain and Craigleith and part way around Loree Forest. We will take the Len Gertler Side Trail back to the main trail as we re-trace our steps back to the cars. If there is lots of snow we will shorten this hike to keep it within 4hrs.

Please bring snacks and water

Please no dogs

Please text Kristina @ 519-410-9077 for morning of cancelations

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.

Hockley Valley-Tom East Loop

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Caledon Hills Section, Map 18, Meet at Hockley Rd parking lot on the north side of Hockley Rd, 250 meters east of 2nd line (near Km 61.3)

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 5.6 Km, Short hike: 2.5 Km.

Description

We will hike a loop consisting of Hockley Rd and Tom East Side trails and Main Trail. Shorter hike will turn back where the Tom East trail turns sharply to the east. Bring icers. Snowshoes may be required

Glen Haffy Conservation Area and Glen Haffy Side Trail loop

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Glen Haffy Conservation Area/Mono Mills

Hike Leader(s): Doris Harper Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10.5 km

Description

Starting from the parking area on Coolihans Sideroad, {map 17 of the BTC Trail guide}, we will hike the main trail through Glen Haffy and connect to the Glen Haffy Side Trail. We will hike the 4.8 km of the side trail back to the parking area on Coolihans Sideroad. If there is snow, consider bringing snowshoes. Icers, gators and poles highly recommended; trail is hilly and can be slippery. Bring water and snacks.

Please check email before leaving home as the hike may be cancelled due to weather conditions.

If you need to cancel on the day of the hike please notify hike leader directly. Thank you

Doris Harper

harpt7c@gmail.com

519-589-4114

Moonlight Hike - 11th Line Loops

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): Bob Moenck 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 drive to a suitable start point for a hike through the many loop trails off the Eleventh Line, just west of Collingwood. The trails are mostly in the trees and well sheltered. The hike will be about two hours. March’s full moon is commonly called the Full Worm Moon only by Southern Native American tribes. Northern American tribes such as the Shawnee tribe, called it the Sap Moon instead, as a reminder for the tribes that they can begin tapping maple syrup. In general, March’s full moon is known for the beginning of spring and new agricultural cycles. Bring a snack and water. Moonlight Badge available for $10 MEMBERS/ $15 NON-MEMBERS