Hike Schedule

Toronto Section E2E 1/4

Hosting Club: Niagara, Toronto
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): We meet each other on the east side of the road where the trail crosses Fourth Line. Please note that you should not park in front of the junkyard.

Hike Leader(s): Mehrnoush Ahmadi Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 17km

Description

This is the first leg of the Toronto section E2E hike, which is divided into four parts. Each part requires separate registration.

If you would like to receive the badge for completing the E2E, there is a fee of ten dollars.

IF THE HIKERS WOULD LIKE TO OBTAIN THE NEW FOUND RAISING BADGE, they have the option to e-transfer the fee (The fee is $30.00 for BTC members and $40.00 for non-members) to the TBTC treasurer’s email at tbtctreasurer211@gmail.com and receive it when complete the section.

Please note that this is a carpool hike, so it’s important to come with an empty car and be prepared for carpooling and sharing rides. The parking fees will be determined and divided among the hikers

Dress appropriately for the weather conditions. Make sure to bring snacks, lunch, and a minimum of 2 liters of water.

During the hike, we will take short water breaks, as well as a 30-minute lunch break.

Every body is welcome! See you there!

Urban Walk: Whitby to Oshawa

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps):

Whitby, Ontario

Hike Leader(s): Brian Rideout Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 10 km

Description

Please join me under the clock in the Great Hall of Union Station by 9:05 am.  We will take the eastbound Lakeshore train departing 9:20 AM, arriving in Whitby at 10:13 AM.  If you prefer to drive, please meet at the north entrance of Whitby Go Station near the washrooms and the ticket counter.

Please check out the GO Transit website and consider purchasing a one day pass for $10.

CANCELLED Christie Lake Round the Lake Trail

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Christie Lake Conservation Area

Hike Leader(s): Bronwen Tregunno Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 7-8 km

Description

CANCELLED.  So sorry everyone but something popup up and I can’t lead this hike!  See you next time. We’ll meet at the main parking lot once you enter the main gate to Christie CA 43.282473,-80.0277386 which is just to right at first fork.  We’ll walk around the lake with a short detour to look at Darnley Mill Ruins & Cascades at Christie Dam.  Bring your  lunch and drink and we might picnic at one of the pavilions if the weather is nice.  During the week the gate is unmanned and fee is $16 per vehicle or free with HCA annual vehicle pass. https://conservationhamilton.ca/admissions-fees/  For hiking bring snack, water, insect repellant, sun filter and personal first aid kit.  Ticks are active so long pants recommended. More information at https://conservationhamilton.ca/blog/tick-safety/  Contact Bron brontreg@cogeco.ca or 905-334-4013 for more information.

Duncan Caves/Metcalf Rock Loop

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): (Google Maps): Beaver Valley Section Map 25. We will meet at the SuperBurger parking lot (north-west corner of Hwy 89/Hwy 10 intersection) for carpooling at 8:30 am. Otherwise meet at the parking area at km 27.9, 100 meters south of where the Main Trail crosses the 10th Line on the east side for a 9:30 start.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: Long Hike 10 km Short Hike 5 km

Description

We will hike through the Duncan Cave Provincial Nature Reserve and the Chuck Grant Side Trail/Main Trail Loop. The short hike will end at the parking area at km 33.3 and car shuttle back to Metcalfe Rock parking.

Bring lunch, water and snacks. Sunscreen, insect repellant and hiking poles are recommended.

Metcalfe Rock - Chuck Grant ST Loop

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet in the Metcalfe Rock parking lot on the 10th line. Km 27.9 (Guidebook Edition 30)

Hike Leader(s): Margaret Yaraskavitch Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Some rocky footing, Some steep sections
Length of Hike: 9 km

Description

Enjoy a varied route. Along a field, crossing creeks, deciduous forest. There will be several great viewpoints and there will be an optional short trip through the impressive Metcalfe Rock Side Trail.

Hendrie Valley and Sheelah Dunn Dooley

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Park on the Spring Garden Road lay by’s across from the Royal Botanical Gardens main building or use your RBG pass to park in the parking lot.

Hike Leader(s): Paul Toffoletti 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

The hike will start at the RBG, go through the Woodland Cemetery and down into Hendrie Valley. We will then take a small side trail and visit the recently acquired Sheelah Dunn Dooley Nature Reserve that the Hamilton Naturalist Club now owns. Find out what the eco-goats were about.  Return via Cherry Hill gate. There will be a little bit of road walking. Overall, a pleasant hike on established trails except Sheelah Dunn Dooley could be muddy depending on the weather the days before. At the end, there will be an optional apres hike at the Rose Garden Cafe near by. Call my cell 289-230-2038 or email paulbrucetrail@gmail.com if you have to cancell that morning or need help finding the meeting place. We will be out in the open at times, so bring a hat and water.

The Amazing Diversity of Insects

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): Whitetail Refuge Nature Reserve. Meet at the Mono Centre Community Centre, 754483 Mono Centre Road.

Hike Leader(s): Gary Hall Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 3 – 4 km

Description

Discover the amazing diversity of insects on the Bruce Trail with entomologist Jim Chaput and learn about these sentinels of our fragile environment. Learn what you can do to help these amazing species.