Hike Schedule

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 **