Hike Schedule

Sydenham official end to end

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Owen Sound area – details to be provided by email after registration

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

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, There might be muddy sections., There might be sections with water on the trail.
Distance: The 8 hikes vary from 19.0 to 24.1 kms

Description

The official Sydenham end-to-end consists of 8 hikes on 4 week-ends. Registration will be on the Bruce Trail on-line hike schedule (hikes.brucetrail.org) under Saturday 13 May 2023. COVID protocols will be followed. You must bring a mask and wear it on the bus. Attendance is restricted to 48 (one bus). At 8 pm on Wednesday 01 March 2023 registration opens for Bruce Trail members only at $120 each. NO REFUNDS. If any spots are still available at 8 pm on Wednesday 15 March 2023 registration will also be opened for non-members at a cost of $160 each. The fee covers: bus transportation each morning from the hike end location to the hike start, a badge, 1 or 2 checkpoints each day with water and snacks. You will hike on your own without a hike leader. Complete details will be provided once you are registered. For questions contact Bill Snel at sydenhame2e@gmail.com.

Two Day End to End

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Special Events
Location (Google Maps): 586387 10th Sideroad
GPS Coordinates: N 44 13849 W 080 13649
This is the first farm 200m west of Center Rd on 10th (also called 17 when west of Center rd) There is a church on the corner. Please arrive by 7:45 latest to allow time for check in. Buses depart at 8:00 am

Map Reference #20

Directions to Parking Location:
If coming by Hwy 10 from Orangeville
– follow 10 north to Primrose
– proceed straight through the intersection onto Dufferin County Road 19, also called Prince of Wales Road
– follow this road for 6 km to first stop sign
– the road sign says
– turn right, proceed approx 1 km
– the church is highly visible on the left side, parking is 200m west of the church.

Hike Leader(s): Hyo-Eun Shin, Les Babbage, Susan Bate Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate, Strenuous
Distance: 55km (29km & 26km)

Description

Join us for two days of hiking the rolling hills of Dufferin County. Enjoy the spring flowers while earning your Red Trillium Badge. Hike distances are approximately 29km on Day 1 and 26km on Day 2. There will be checkpoints along the hike with volunteers providing assistance, refreshments and snacks. Registration is $55 for members and $65 for non-members, which includes shuttle bus service, checkpoint snacks and refreshments, Red Trillium Badge (must complete full hike to earn badge), and post-hike refreshments. Space is limited so register early!

Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club AGM Pre-Hike River & Ruin

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): Kilbride Public School, 6611Panton Street, Burlington, ON
River & Ruin side trail

Hike Leader(s): Dave Salt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 7.7

Description

Please  meet at the Kilbride public school. There is ample parking for us  around the back of the school.

We will walk along Panton Street, followed by the 8th sideroad where we will access the Bruce trail at Twiss road. Follow the BT south where we will branch off on the river & ruin side trail before rejoining the BT to a return at the school parking area.

We will be joined today by Martin Rumble who will provide some insight into conservation efforts.

Please arrive by 08:45 as we will be leaving promptly at 09:00

Please dress accordingly for the weather. Hiking shoes are required, water and snack.

Our hike distance today will be 7.7 km

Aprox 2.5 hrs

Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club AGM Pre-Hike River & Ruin

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): Kilbride Public School – 6611 Panton Street, Burlington, ON
River & Ruin Side Trail

Hike Leader(s): Anita Bergsma Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

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

Description

Join us on Saturday May 13th for a gentle hike on the River and Ruin side trail!

Please meet at the Kilbride Public School.  There is parking for everyone at the back of the school.

We will walk along Panton Street, followed by the 8th sideroad where we will access the Bruce trail at Twiss road. Follow the BT south where we will branch off on the River & Ruin Side Trail hiking to the bridge then turning around to return to the school parking area.

This hike is suitable for families with children, please note parents are responsible for their children for the duration of the hike.

Free Junior Hiker badges are available for the children participating in the hike.

Bring snacks, a warm beverage, and weather-appropriate clothing.

Your Hike Leaders are:  Anita Bergsma, Karen Capindale-Smith, Robert House

This will be a 5 km hike at gentle pace for adults and children for approximately 1.5 hours.  The terrain is moderate with some hills

See you on the trail.

9:30 Enjoy the Flora around The Falls

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Islands parking lot, off Burning Springs Hill, Niagara Falls. Note: a parking fee applies, as part of the Niagara Falls Parkway parking system.

Hike Leader(s): Karen Couch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6 kms

Description

Experience the flora in the Dufferin Islands Nature Area, Oakes Garden Theatre and in between along the Niagara Parkway. With luck the tulips will be in full bloom.