Hike Schedule

Thrill of the Hunt

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: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approx. 10 km.

Description

Join us for a hunt for late Spring wildflowers and early Summer wildflowers. We will use a combination of Conservation Area trails and Bruce Trail blue side trails to search in two different areas for these wildflowers. Bring a snack/lunch, water, insect repellent and sunscreen. Poles may be useful. You must register with Conservation Halton to gain park entry.
Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com

Spring Renewal at Rural Rootz

Hosting Club: Peninsula

Location (Google Maps): Rural Rootz Nature Reserve is located on Bruce County Road 13, 2 km west of Wiarton at 645 Northacres Road. Please continue up the hill through the gated entrance to the private residence. Carpool if possible.

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: ~1-3 km

Description

Almost 50 years ago, Tom and Dee Ashman had a dream to create a sanctuary for all who are seeking healing. That dream became a reality and is called – Rural Rootz!

This is the only section of the Bruce Trail that is not connected to the main trail. This beautiful and unique property includes the meandering and rugged Bruce Trail Rural Rocks Side Trail and Obese Side Trails. These side trails feature cathedral like rock formations, a peaceful pond and beautiful mixed forests. This will be an easy hike and therefore we will not be hiking the difficult side trail sections.  Instead, we will join Tom and Dee to learn more about this land at their home and gardens situated here at Rural Rootz Nature Reserve.  You will be introduced to the labyrinths, the spirit walk, sound garden, and participate in a “Sniff and Taste” walk. We will finish the visit of Dee’s workspace and learn how things are made for this sanctuary. This lovely experience will be about 2 hours in duration. Bring water, snack, insect repellent.

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.

9:00 am Niagara on the Lake Tour & Some Yoga

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Veteran’s Memorial Park, park just outside the park on King St.

Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6 km

Description

Enjoy the benefits of pausing for a yoga practice as we tour through the trails, parkland and Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake. No mat required. Movement will focus on a flow of standing poses designed especially for hikers. Plan to stay for conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Road, NOTL.

Cancelled: One Day End to End

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Mono Community Centre, 754483 Mono Centre Rd, Mono, ON L9W 5W9

Map Reference: 19
Directions to Parking Location:
If coming by Hwy 10 from Orangeville
– follow 10 north to Dufferin County Rd 8/Mono Centre Rd
– turn right onto Dufferin County Road 8/Mono Centre Rd f
– follow this road for 6 km and turn right into the Community Centre parking lot

Hike Leader(s): Tom Thayer, Susan Bate, Les Babbage Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate, Strenuous
Distance: 56km

Description

Celebrate the coming summer season on one of the longest days of the year and hike 56km in one day! Earn your White Trillium Badge while experiencing the beauty of the Dufferin Hi-Land Bruce Trail section. There will be checkpoints along the way with volunteers offering assistance, snacks and refreshments, which will keep you fuelled to finish this one-day End-to-End challenge.The bus leaves at 6:30am from the Mono Community Centre parking lot in Mono Centre. Registration is $55 for members, $65 for non-members and includes shuttle bus service, checkpoint snacks and refreshments, White Trillium Badge (must complete full hike to earn badge), and post-hike refreshments.

REVISED DATES - Iroquoia E2E in 6 - Jun 17-18, July 8-9, July 22-23 (Meet time 7:30 AM)

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Iroquoia E2E-in-Six
Location (Google Maps): Various – Schedule will be emailed to registered hikers

Hike Leader(s): Freddy Wang Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: Varies – 18-23 km per day

Description

This is a special series of 6 hikes to complete the entire Iroquoia section of the Bruce Trail over three weekends.  There is an accomplishment badge, included in the registration fee – which was designed by Joe Borges and features the endangered Jefferson Salamander. https://www.ontario.ca/document/five-year-review-progress-towards-protection-and-recovery-ontarios-species-risk-2015-0/jefferson-salamander.

For this E2E in 6, we will be following the main trail northbound eventually finishing in Kelso near Milton. Please note that you are signing up for the entire series of six hikes as a Group Hike. The Iroquoia in 6 series is geared to experienced long distance hikers with the expectation of a 3.5 to 5.0 km/hr pace maintained over an 18 to 23 km day.  No dropout points have been established and therefore hikers who must drop out, will be responsible for their own transportation. Please be honest about your hiking abilities.

Hikers will be expected to wear proper hiking footwear with the expectation of hot and possibly wet weather, with trail conditions varying from dry to muddy. Please being bug spray/repellant and sunscreen if you use it. Sufficient food and min 2l of water for a full day of hiking is also required. Hiking poles and wet weather gear (if necessary) are recommended. A 10-15 minute on-trail lunch break will be scheduled.

The fee goes towards supporting the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club, which in turn supports the mission of the Bruce Trail Conservancy, which is: “Preserving a ribbon of wilderness, for everyone, forever.”

A maximum of 1 (of the 6) hikes can be self-completed as a result of scheduling challenges, but it is intended that this badge be earned while hiking as part of a group led by a certified hike leader. Car shuttles are shared amongst the hikers.

Please note there are no refunds!

This particular set of 6 hikes is intended to be BRISK.  Please be honest about your degree of physical fitness prior to registration.

TRANSPORTATION

This series will be through hikes and will require car shuttling, you must be willing to drive or to be a passenger. Masks are strongly recommended. Some parking locations require paid parking, and hikes that enter Halton Conservation Areas will require reservations.  The fee for the E2E-in-Six does not cover any parking/entry fees for hikers who are not members of the Halton CA and/or Hamilton CA.  If the group has enough hikers who are members of a CA, those will be the cars chosen to park in those areas so as to minimize costs but since conservation passes are not free, please consider nominal compensation to the pass holder. At least one hike starts at one CA and possibly ends at another, so parking fees are unavoidable for non-CA members.

Please remember, like all hikes, this is a Leave No Trace hike. Pack out whatever you pack in. Do not throw anything onto or into any sections of the trail.

Remember, you can only miss one hike to qualify for this special Jefferson Salamander badge. You must still complete the one day distance you have missed.  If you miss more than one but still complete the distances on your own, you may apply for the regular club End to End badge.

#5/5 Loop of Toronto Hike for Urban Hiking Badge - 16km

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Parking Lot #2 Wilket Creek Park, south of the intersection of Leslie Street & Eglinton Ave E

Hike Leader(s): Alina Lin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 16km

Description

Embark on a captivating journey through Toronto’s remarkable urban trail systems. From the scenic Don River in the east to the captivating Waterfront in the south, the tranquil Humber River in the west, and the enchanting Finch Corridor in the north, this diverse collection of trails offers an unforgettable opportunity to explore the city’s  longest trails on foot.

By interconnecting these four trail systems, which weave through more than ten parks and trails, we are creating an awe-inspiring loop spanning approximately 74 kilometers: https://onthegomap.com/s/c2c1hf3n . As a testament to your accomplishment, completing the entire loop will earn you the Toronto Urban Hiking Badge—the first ever urban hiking badge launched by the Toronto Bruce Trail Club.

Distance: 16km. Start from Leslie St .& Eglinton Ave (Parking Lot #2 Wilket Creek Park) and end at Yonge St & Queens Quay.

Pace: 4kph

Trail condition: mostly flat and paved. Running shoes are recommended.

Bring water and snacks. Dress and prepare for the weather.

Dropouts are available anytime.

We will have 10 people finishing the entire loop of 74 KM and qualifying the badge. Badges will be presented at the hike to those qualified hikers.

Grindstone Creek to Smokey Hollow

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meeting location: Roadside parking along Snake Rd where it meets Main Bruce Trail. BTC Map 9.
N43.317174, W79.892363

Hike Leader(s): Ross Estrella, Peter Leeney Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Rocky, Variable
Distance: Approximately 12 kms

Description

From Trailhead, will follow Main Trail along the scenic beauty of Grindstone Creek, make a loop at Norman Pearson Side Trail, McNallys Side Trail and Eric Bests Side Trail leading to Smokey Hollow Waterfall. While it’s not one of the tallest of Hamilton’s 150 + waterfalls, it is one of the most spectacular. Water plunge and the creek’s rushing water is a calming sound to your senses. There’s a viewing platform over the Great Falls and great location for photo shoot. No dropouts, were pacing 3.5 to 4 km/hr through rocky, hilly with some steep climb and wooden steps. From Smokey Hollow will trace back the Main Trail to parking lot. Refreshment after the hike.

Wear appropriate clothing, hiking shoes/boots and a recommendation of hiking poles. Pack snacks, lunch, enough water (at least 2 liters) sunhat, sunscreen and bug repellent.

Please arrive 15 minutes early due to limited parking spaces and 9:15 start. Consider car pooling.

How to get there: From Toronto/Mississauga area, follow QEW (Niagara) then take Hwy 403 (Hamilton), take exit 74 to Hwy 6 North, then take exit to York Rd. (Plainsroad/Burlington). At the end of the off-ramp turn left to Old York Rd. Follow 2 km to Snake Rd and turn left. Meeting location is approximately 900 meters ahead. From Hamilton area take Hwy 6 North and follow description above.

Toronto Urban Badge Hike - 2 of 7

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

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 10.9 km

Description

Please join me at the south east corner of Eglinton and Scarlett by 10 AM.  We will hike south on the Humber Recreational Trail to Lakeshore Blvd and Ellis (km 19.2 to km 8.3).  Here is an online map with km markings of our route for all 7 hikes for the Toronto Urban Badge.

Please make sure you bring at least 2 liters of water, a lunch, bug spray and sunscreen.

Guelph Line to Old Guelph Road Parking - 17.5 KM

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking on the north end of Old Guelph Road (Map 9, 65.8 KM)

Hike Leader(s): Fayyaz Mahmood Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Challenging, Rocky, Variable
Distance: 17.5 KM

Description

We will meet at the roadside parking at the north end of Old Guelph Road (Map 9, 65.8KM). We will carpool to Guelph Line (Map 10, 82.6KM). We will go South passing Fisher Pond, then cross Dundas Road at Signal Hill, going past City View Park, through Waterdown Woods to the Great Falls in Grindstone Creek Valley. We continue on crossing Snake Road going through Clappson Woods to complete the hike.

Special Instructions:

Bring at least 2.5 litres of water and your lunch.
Bring bug spray –  you will need it.
Hiking shoes required.

Toronto section E2E 4/4

Hosting Club: Niagara, Toronto
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): We meet each other at the roadside parking on Boston Mills Rd, just west of the Mississauga Rd intersection. Please note that the driveway is private property.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 17km

Description

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

In the last part, we will also be hiking some side trails during the hike. At the end of the hike, there is a 4-kilometer out-and-back stretch from the parking area to reach the endpoint of the Toronto section.

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 you 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.

On Badge day, there will be an option for a gathering during lunchtime. We can all come together to celebrate and enjoy a meal.

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!

Discovery Badge Series 1/5

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Intersection of Cataract Road and Mississauga Road at the Elora Cataract Trailway Trail Head, 43.813120, -80.028656

Directions: From Hurontario St./ON-10 head west on Peel Regional Rd. 24 for 5.6 km. Turn left onto Mississauga Rd. and drive for approx. 1 km. Park on the west side of the road near the Trail Head. Be cognizant of parking signage in the area.

Hike Leader(s): Sandy Green & Dominique Garceau Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 11 kilometres

Description

Register individually for one, a few, or all of the five Discovery Badge Series hikes. Participants who complete all five hikes will be eligible to receive a CHBTC Discovery Hike Badge. Hike One explores the main Trail, and the Mill Pond Side Trail and Cataract Side Trails in Forks of the Credit Provincial Park. Bring your choice of hydration and snacks. Hiking boots are highly recommended. See June 25, July 2, July 16, and July 23 for details pertaining to the other hikes in the series. (Note:  If you wish to purchase badges, the cost of each badge is $10.00 for BTC members and $15.00 for non-members.)

Chi-CheeMaun Festival Hike

Hosting Club: Peninsula

Location (Google Maps): PBTC tent in Little Harbour, Tobermory,

Hike Leader(s): Saabir Sohrab Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~9km

Description

Celebrate Chi-Cheemaun’s 48 th year at the Chi-Cheemaun Festival in Tobermory.

Join the festivities by hiking with a Peninsula Bruce Trail Hike Leader on the Bruce Trail. Starting at the PBTC tent in Little Tub Harbour, Tobermory, we will hike through the quaint village of
Tobermory, to the main trail. At the Northern Cairn, you will begin hiking on the historic Bruce Trail, including the picturesque Burnt Loop Side Trail with lovely water views of Georgian Bay
and Flower Pot Island. Then, we retrace our steps to rejoin the festival activities.

What to bring: Wear sturdy walking shoes, hat and dress according to the weather. Bring a light backpack with water, sunscreen and insect repellent.

Pace and Terrain: This is a moderately paced hike which traverses a mixed hiking surface –asphalt sidewalks, dirt walking paths and irregular terrain including tree roots and rocks.

Toronto Urban Badge Hike - 1 of 7

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 11 km

Description

Please join me at the south west corner of Finch and Weston by 10 AM.  We will hike south on the Humber Recreational Trail to Scarlet and Eglinton (km 30.2 to km 19.2).  Here is an online map with km markings of our route for all 7 hikes for the Toronto Urban Badge.

Please make sure you bring at least 2 liters of water, a lunch, bug spray and sunscreen.