Hike Schedule

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!

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.

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.

Car Hike: Toronto in 3 (New Fundraising Badge)

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): km 17.4 on 4th Line.

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Challenging, Variable
Distance: 17km

Description

 

Registered hikers will earn the new Toronto stained glass badge!!!

You are registering for the three days – June 19, 21, and 22.

Hikers need  to complete all three hikes with the leader. Hikers may miss one hike and if so, will make up the hike on their own to still qualify for the badge. Please keep a log of the missed hike and give it to the leader on the last day. Hike 2 on June 21, we’ll again meet at km 17.4 and for hike 3, we’ll meet at km 48.3 (GPS N43.750866, W79.951452). Because these hikes are so close together, a missed hike may be made up ahead of time.

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”.

This hike is intended to be MODERATE (3-4 km per hour). Please, register only if you are capable of sustaining this pace for the day over varied/rocky terrain.

Hikers are expected to follow the COVID 19 guideline and stay home if they have symptoms.

Hikers may choose to wear masks during the car shuttle. Hike 1 will involve $$ unless you have a Halton Conservation Pass. The cost will be shared equally by participants.

Please arrive 15 minutes early to ready for an 8:30 departure, wear sturdy footwear, always carry ID cards, bring a minimum of 2 litres of water, bug repellent, and your own first aid kit.

Devil's Pulpit, Trimble and Crow's Nest Side Trails

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): (Google Maps) Caledon Hills Section, Forks of the Credit, Map 14. For car pooling, meet at the parking area on the east side of Party City/Winners building (Hwy 10 and 4th Ave.) in Orangeville at 8:30 am. Otherwise meet at roadside parking on the east side of Creditview Rd., immediately north of the Grange Sideroad intersection. Please note that parking is limited here, so please consider car pooling if possible.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: Long Hike: 9 km Short Hike: 5 km

Description

From the parking area we will descend the escarpment via the Devil’s Pulpit and enter the Ring Kiln Side Trail to investigate the ruins of a Hoffman lime kiln. We  will then hike down to the Forks of the Credit Rd., where we will follow the the Trimble Side Trail on the road beside the West Credit River to hike the circular Crow’s Nest Side Trail before returning  to the parking area. The short hike can return to the cars after exploring the Ring Kiln.

Bring water, lunch, snacks, sunscreen and insect repellant. Hiking poles are recommended.

Beaver Valley E2E in 8 (Guest Leader Smadar Junkin, Toronto Bruce Trail Club)

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet on 6th Line, north of Hwy 119, km 13.7 Map 24, Edition 30 – for a car shuttle to Maple Lane, km 00.0 Map 24, Edition 30

Hike Leader(s): Beaver Valley Hike Moderator Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate, Some rocky footing, Some steep sections, Strenuous
Length of Hike: 13.7 km

Description

Participants will earn this badge by hiking all 8 hikes in this series. As life sometimes can be interrupted you may need to miss a hike. You can make up two hikes on your own and still qualify for the badge on the final day. Please keep a log of the missed hikes and email it to the hike leader by the last day.

The fee includes the badge and as a fundraiser, also goes towards supporting the Beaver Valley Bruce Trail Club, which in turn supports the mission of the Bruce Trail Conservancy, which is: “Preserving a ribbon of wilderness, for everyone, forever.”  Thank you for your support!  Please note there are no refunds!

For the time being, registration for the Beaver Valley E2E in 8  will be limited to members of the Bruce Trail Conservancy.  Hikers can belong to any section.

This particular set of 8 hikes is intended to be BRISK (4K-5K PER HOUR). Before registering, please be honest with yourself about your ability to complete these approximately 15 km, sometimes rugged, hilly, technical hikes.

All hikes in this series will include a car shuttle and everyone will take a turn as a shuttle driver. Masks will be worn in car shuttles. Ideally we will hike from km 0 to km 119.9 over the series of 8 hikes but as conditions change and parking issues arise we ask that you be flexible with changes in the routes and parking. You will receive an e-mail outlining meeting location and start location for each hike as well as any other information needed closer to the start of the hike event.

We will have a clothing adjustment break, and 2 snack/lunch breaks of 10 min each. Feel free to ask for bio or other needed breaks. Please have your water accessible while hiking.  There will be opportunities for quick photos. We recommend having your camera/phone accessible to get those great shots.

Please read the hike guidelines below.

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.

COVID-19 Precautions before and during the hike

Each hiker joining a Bruce Trail Club organized hike must perform a self-screening

before the hike.  Find Ontario’s self-assessment tool here:

https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/   If you are experiencing COVID-19

symptoms, stay home.

Personal Protective Equipment: Hikers may choose to wear masks on the trail.

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. Hilly with great views. Spots to watch footing if wet, typically good path.  Primarily in shade. Wear hiking boots. In extreme heat may shorten hike. Dress in layers appropriate to weather, bring snack and water. Be aware of Covid protocols. We leave at 930am. Note early start time. To cancel on day of hike text cell#289-659-0007. Cell is day of hike only.

BTC Ecology Hike

Hosting Club: Peninsula

Location (Google Maps): Bruce Trail Parking at 24.4 Km (Bruce Trail Reference Guide Edition 35)at Crooked Toe Road

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

Pace: Leisurely, Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~5 KM

Description

Join BTC ecologist Brian Popelier on the BTC Glassford property to discuss the BTCs Land Stewardship Program and the importance of the role of BTC volunteers. This property is 287 acres of forest, thicket, open meadow, active hayfields and the jewel of the property, the pond and surrounding wetland habitat. Brian will introduce us to the land stewardship and conservation practices at the Glassford Property. This is a walk and talk hike and will help us to learn more about Bruce Trail Land Stewardship – the overall care and protection of BTC managed lands, serving not only to maintain or enhance the integrity of the natural ecosystems of the Niagara Escarpment, but also to encourage a minimum impact approach to the construction, maintenance and use of the Bruce Trail. The hike will be about 2 1/2 hours in duration.
Bring your binoculars, sunscreen, insect repellent and lunch. Wear sturdy walking shoes, hat and sun protective clothing. This is relatively flat, but does have some uneven terrain and one hilly section. This could be wet at this time of year, so be prepared with gators and waterproof footwear.

Discover the Flora and Fauna of the Whitetail Refuge Nature Reserve

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): 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

Join Mark Whitcombe and Dave Dawe while we explore the new BTC Whitetail Refuge property. Dave is the Land Steward here and loves sharing what he knows of the local flora and fauna along with some rehabilitation considerations. Mark is a generalist ecologist and botanist, and was a former Land Steward for the Pinnacle Rock BTC property up in the Beaver Valley area.

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

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.

** Please ignore the “registration cutoff time has been reached” message that appears 24 hours beta as it is not applicable **

9:00 am Niagara on the Lake Tour & Some Yoga ... followed by Summer Solstice Celebration

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: No Leader
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 a Summer Solstice Celebration in my backyard garden – location and details will be provided to registrants.

Bus Hike – Great Esker Side Trail and Scotsdale Farm- Cancelled Due To Low Registration

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Scotsdale Farm

Hike Leader(s): George Lennon and Michael Humpage Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 14 km

Description

This leisurely hike through Scotsdale Farm and the Silver Creek Conservation Area was pioneered last year by Wayne Crockett just after the opening of the Trafalgar Side Trail. It takes in part of the Main Trail and the Great Esker Side Trail, along with the Duff Pit and Trafalgar Side Trails, to finish at 10th Line adjacent to the Walking Fern Side Trail. There will be one drop out at just over the halfway point.

Warm summer temperatures and some steep ascents and descents along the Great Esker mean participants should bring plenty of water. Following the hike there will be a short drive into Georgetown for refreshments. There are two pubs and an ice cream shop, and you can explore the main street of this scenic town.

Blue Series Hike : Warder and Ilse Hanel Side Trails Loop

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Peninsula

Location (Google Maps): Cemetery Road Parking (44.967285, -81.230603) in Lions Head

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 10km

Description

Starting/Meeting Point at Cemetery Road parking, we will hike approximately 10 kilometers passing through a meadow and rugged upland forests. Forest bathers take note!

The hike will be at a moderate 3 km/h pace – the ground is rough and has bumpy tree roots. Wear sturdy footwear, a hat, sun-protective clothes, and carry bug repellent and sunscreen. Plan on spending about 4 hours for this hike.

POSTPONED: Wetlands in Focus - Courtcliff Park

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Education Hike
Location (Google Maps): Courtcliff Park, 159 Carlisle Road, Hamilton (Carlisle)

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

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 3-4 km

Description

POSTPONED –   Hike postponed until the fall.  Between the threat of thunderstorms and low numbers we’ve decided to postpone this interesting hike until the fall.

Join Logan Mercier, Conservation Halton, Landowner Outreach and Restoration Project Team member for a informative tour of this City of Hamilton park that was once farmland then a trailer park. More information including an interactive story map is available at https://www.conservationhalton.ca/restoration/courtcliffe-park-restoration/  Much as been done to restore Mountsberg Creek and Bronte Creek back to  cold water creeks suitable for species like Brook Trout.  The restored creeks and wetlands are next to a community park with lots of free parking.  As an education walk there will be a number of stops where Logan will explain the restoration process.  There will be lots of opportunities for questions.  Note there are no facilities. We will meet at the head of the trail by the large sign.  Bring snack, water, personal first aid kit, sun protection and be prepared for biting insects including ticks. This is a flat trail but hiking boots are recommended. This is a birding area so bring binoculars if you have them. For more information please contact hike leader Bron brontreg@cogeco.ca  In case of cancellations the day of please text me with your name at 905-334-4013  Please arrive by 9:45 AM so I can check off your name and we can start the hike promptly at 10 AM.

Toronto Urban Badge Hike - 3 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: 10.4 km

Description

Please join me at the south west corner of Lakeshore Blvd West and Ellis by 10 AM.  We will hike east along the Waterfront Trail to the Distillery District (km 8.3 to km 71.4).  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.

Urban Walk: Coote's Paradise/Hamilton Waterfront Trail

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

Hike will start from McMaster University GO Bus Terminal. We will meet at Toronto’s Union Station 8:30 AM to take the 8:45 AM Train to Aldershot where we will transfer to the GO Bus for a short ride to McMaster University. On the return we take the GO Train to Toronto from West Harbour GO Train Station. If you have a smart phone then the return fare is just $10 with GO’s Weekend Pass. Seniors fare return from Union is $11.44. Hikers without a smartphone may purchase pass from Hike Leader at Union Station. If meeting us at McMaster you will have to make your way back to start by local transit or Uber and parking fee would apply.

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales, Roland Mark Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 12-13 km

Description

This will be a one way hike through the trails of the RBG’s (Royal Botanical Gardens) South Shore Cootes Paradise Trails to Princess Point and then continuing on Hamilton’s Waterfront Trail along Burlington Bay to Bayfront Park which is a 7 minute walk to the West Harbour GO Station. Cootes Paradise is the largest and most diverse of RBG’s sanctuaries. Nestled between the Niagara Escarpment and Lake Ontario the picturesque area is significant as a migratory bird flyover zone and home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. There will be a few hills including one steeper one.