Hike Schedule

Monday only Niagara End to End

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Event Hikes
Location (Google Maps):

Monday May 22: Queenston Heights Park, Niagara Parkway, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON 43.1593144, -79.055405

Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 28

Description

This is the NBTC Annual End to End Event over 3 days from Grimsby to Queenston.
You are Registering for Monday only
Participants will be transported by bus from check in to the start of the hike and will hike at their own pace to the final checkpoint.

It is a self led hike
Day 3 28k :https://www.plotaroute.com/route/995636?units=km

Bring snacks, water and bug spray.
We would also recommend sunscreen, basic first aid supplies, spare socks and a cell phone.
There will be 3 checkpoints on each day along the trail to replenish water and snacks and anyone wishing to drop out of the hike should do so where possible at the checkpoint. Trail angels will also be available should hikers become incapacitated and unable to reach a checkpoint. Hikers are responsible for informing the Organizing Niagara Personnel of their intention to drop out.

Clappison Woods to Smokey Hollow MAP 9

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Park at Clappison Corners Walmart Parking Lot -east side -also parking lot above near Dollar Tree-we will meet in the grassy area between parking lots

Hike Leader(s): Cathie Green Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approximately 12 kms

Description

There and Back through Clappison Woods – we will follow that along to Grindstone Creek and Smokey Hollow Falls

Some steep and rocky trail as well as staircase to view the Great Falls – Pack water, snack, wear weather appropriate clothing, hiking poles, boots recommended as well as bug spray

Spring Birds and Blooms

Hosting Club: Peninsula

Location (Google Maps): Meet up at Dyers Bay Parking Lot 45.162455727854116, -81.34088304473234 . We will carpool to Britain Lake Road to Lillie Parking area km 113.4. Parking fees may be in effect for non-resident vehicles at Dyers Bay.

Hike Leader(s): Marg Glendon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy, Moderate
Distance: ~1.5 km with possibility of extended the hike distance, if time allows.

Description

Join Peter Rasberry for a leisurely Spring hike on the Cottrill Lake Side Trail. This lovely sidetrail winds 1.4km through both mixed and hardwood forest, and along the shore of this small inland lake.  This should be peak time for both spring wildflowers, and bird migration, so it will be a leisurely walk focusing on the identification and appreciation of both!  If time permits, we will have the option of adding on the Anne and Clayton Roberts Side Trail.

We will meet at the parking lot in Dyers Bay 45.162455727854116, -81.34088304473234 at 9:00 am, and car pool out the Britain Lake Road to the start of our hike at the Lillie Parking area km 113.4. Parking fees may be in effect for non-resident vehicles at Dyers Bay.  Dress appropriately, bring snacks, water, cameras, binoculars and field guides.  Insect repellant might also be useful.

This hike (including car pooling) is approximately 3 hours in duration.

Toronto End to End - 2 day, brisk $30 fee/members only

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): Limehouse Conservation Area
Intersection of 22 Sideroad and 5th Line

Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: May 24th about 29km; May 31 about 21km

Description

This is a two day fundraiser hike for the Toronto Bruce Trail Club. Your fee includes the new stained glass badge featuring the historic limestone arch over Blackcreek. The fee goes towards supporting the Toronto Bruce Trail Club, which in turn supports the mission of the Bruce Trail Conservancy “preserving a ribbon of wilderness, for everyone, forever”.
https://hikingthegta.com/2015/06/23/limehouse/
Please meet at the same location both days and try to be 15 min early so we can leave promptly.
Please come prepared with at least 2 litres of water, snacks, lunch, bug spray, sun screen, first aid kit, and poles if you use them.
The hike will be a quick pace with not a lot of stopping 4km -5km per hour. Please be honest about your hiking abilities.
Like all hikes, this is a Leave No Trace. Please pack out what ever you pack in.
We will take time to collect any trail trash we see.
Since the top end of Toronto is land locked, we will do a do-si-do car shuttle which works really well for the 2.5km at the top end. It’ll all be explained when we get there.
Please come prepared to share in the cost of admission at Hilton Falls, where the hike starts on May 31.

This is a car shuttle hike – please bring a mask in case anyone on the hike would prefer everyone in the vehicle to wear one.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the hike leader.

Hermitage Loops

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps):

Hermitage parking lot, Dundas Valley Conservation Area, 621 Sulphur Springs Rd, near corner of Sulphur Springs Rd and Mineral Springs Rd.

Hike Leader(s): Craig Sim Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 7k (approximate)

Description

Meet in Hermitage parking lot, Dundas Valley Conservation Area, 621 Sulphur Springs Rd, near corner of Sulphur Springs Rd and Mineral Springs Rd. We will do loops within DVCA. One specific hill quite steep. Wear hiking boots. Dress in layers appropriate to weather, bring snack and water. Be aware of Covid protocols. We leave at 10am. To cancel day of hike text cell#289-659-0007. Cell day of hike only.

Hilton Falls Wildflower Treasures

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Hilton Falls Conservation Area, 4985 Campbellville Rd. Milton

Hike Leader(s): Anne Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 10 – 11 Km.

Description

Hilton Falls Beaver Meadow route has some areas of a large concentration of wildflowers including variegated Trilliums and Perfoliate Bellwort. There are also some unusual ferns. Join us for this lovely circular route to search for wildflowers. We will stop at the falls for our snack. Bring water, a snack, sunscreen, insect repellent and poles if using.
Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com

Spring Interpretive Hike

Hosting Club: Peninsula

Location (Google Maps): Meet at the intersection of Crooked Toe Road and Boundary Road at 24.4 KM. Arrive a few minutes early so that we can begin the hike at 10 a.m.

Hike Leader(s): Marg Glendon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely, Medium
Terrain: Easy, Moderate
Distance: ~5 km

Description

Spring is here! Let’s explore the signs of Spring at the McIver Wetland and adjoining hardwood forest with Bob Knapp, a PBTC Land Steward. Bob will provide interpretation for this Spring hike. This wetland is a popular site for migrating birds, amphibians and reptiles. The hardwood forest will be coming alive with an unfurling of new green leaves, while fern and mossy rocks frame  early Spring wildflowers. We will finish our hike with lunch on the cabin deck together.

Bring a light backpack with a  snack, water and lunch. Wear a hat, long sleeved protective clothing. Bring insect repellent. At this time of year, there may be some wet spots,  please wear waterproof hiking boots. A camera, binoculars and gators might be helpful, but not essential.

This hike will be about 3 hours in duration.

Toronto, Toronto Islands

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Meet inside the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, foot of Bay Street, beyond the cashiers selling the ferry tickets, in the open area with the benches and Muskoka chairs. From Union Station take the LRT one stop to “Ferry Docks” or take bus number #19 or #72 on Bay Street southbound to the Queens Quay. Walk across Queen Quay south through the park to the ferry terminal.

Hike Leader(s): Miriam Stevens, Tom Swales Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 8-12 km

Description

After a day’s work, come and “cool off” on the Toronto Islands free of fumes and traffic to enjoy the view of the city skyline and Toronto’s own beautiful island parkland oasis away from the city. Pack a dinner for a sit-down picnic. Note that food is not available for purchase on the islands early in the season. Bring a warm jacket and flashlight. Return ticket for the ferry is approximately $8.70, $5.60 for seniors. The hike will take place rain or shine. Toronto Island Evening Hikes will take place every Thursday in May and June, same time and meeting place. The route and time we return to the city may vary depending if the ferries are running on the Spring or Summer (starts in May) schedule.  Contact Hike Leaders via the Contact form for further information or to confirm the current ferry schedule that will be in place the week of the hike. Registration is not required for this hike – just meet the Hike Leader at the above location.