Hike Schedule

Hockley Valley - the 4th Line Part 2

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Register in person the morning of hike.
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.

Hike Leader(s): Anhong MacNeil Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10km

Description

We will park on 4th Line at km 55.1 in the Caledon Hills section at the designated parking area. We will hike west along the white blazed trail to 2nd Line EHS and then retrace our steps to the Griffith Ravine Side Trail looping around and back to the cars. The trail covers various types of terrain including hills, valleys, streams, and boardwalks. A portion of the trail traverses the Hockley Valley Resort’s ski and golf facilities. Bring a snack or lunch and water.

Niagara ETE in Seven - New Stained Glass badge

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Event Hikes
Location (Google Maps): June 24: Meet at Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake, 43.1432995, -79.1672588, Carpool to the BTC Southern Terminus 14184 Niagara River Pkwy, Niagara-on-the-Lake, 43.1602848, -79.052315.
July 1st Meet at Decew House, Decew Rd Thorold. 43.1078074, -79.2498458. Carpool to Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake, 43.1432995, -79.1672588.
July 8: Meet at Roland Rd parking lot east of Effingham St 43.090278, -79.305073. Carpool to Decew House, Decew Rd Thorold. 43.1078074, -79.2498458
July 15: Meet at 3774 Quarry Rd Beamsville, 43.142799, -79.458922. Carpool to 3640 Glen Rd Jordan 43.139030, -79.373893.
July 22:Meet at 3640 Glen Rd Jordan 43.139030, -79.373893. Carpool to Roland Rd parking lot east of Effingham St 43.090278, -79.305073.
July 29 Meet at Mountainview Conservation Area, Beamsville 43.1577899 -79.4974062. Carpool to 3774 Quarry Rd Beamsville, 43.142799, -79.458922
Aug 5: Meet at Grimsby Lions Club Pool 1 Elm St 43.193201, -79.565301. Carpool to Mountainview Conservation Area, Beamsville 43.1577899 -79.4974062

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12 – 15k per day

Description

Meet time is 7:45 for 8:00 start. . This is a special series of 7 hikes to complete the Niagara section of the Bruce Trail. There will be a new accomplishment badge, included in the registration fee featuring the White-tailed deer – which has been designed by Joe Borges and will be made available on our last day. The White-tailed deer is common throughout Niagara. For this E2E in 7, we will be following the main trail east to west eventually finishing in Grimsby. Some days we will hike east to west and other days, west to east depending on parking availability. Please note that you are signing up for the entire series of 7 hikes as a Group Hike. The section is approximately 85km so daily distances will be based on available parking. No dropout points have been established and therefore hikers who must drop out, will be responsible for their own transportation back to their vehicle. We will hike at a steady pace but there will be plenty of time to take pictures and to enjoy the flora and fauna of this beautiful but challenging section.

Again, this particular set of 7 hikes is intended to be Moderate/Brisk.

Hikers will be expected to be wearing proper hiking boots and layered clothing with the expectation of hot and humid weather. Sufficient food and 2 litres of water for a full day of hiking is required as well as hiking poles (if you use them). Check the daily forcast and prepare for wet weather, as well. Bug spray is strongly suggested. Clothing adjustments, bio-breaks are as needed. Please let the sweep person know and they will wait for you. A morning break around 10am and a 10-15 minute on-trail lunch break will be scheduled. Car Shuttles and Missing Hikes

A maximum of 2 (of the 7) 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.
Some parking locations require paid parking, and hikes that enter Niagara Parks. The fee for this E2E-in-7 does not include any parking/entry fees for hikers. These costs, where applicable, will be shared amongst all participants unless you have a parking or park pass.

Car Hike: Hike of 2 lakes King city

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Park along Fairfield Dr. or Dufferin Street, Gathering at trail head in Dufferin Street.

Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate

Distance: 14-15KM

Description

We will hike in trails around Seneca lake and Mary Lake,pass by Eaton and visit Pine farm where you can enjoy coffee,tea,apple  pie during our snack time.

Some safety procedures during the hike:

1-Hikers must stay between the leader and the sweep.

2-Hikers must advise the leader or the sweep if they wish to leave the group.

3- Hikers must follow the whistle instructions: 1 blast- stay where you are; 2 blasts come to the leader; 3 blasts – come to the leader quickly.

4-Hike leader may request volunteers to stop at trail intersections, they need to help hikers to the direction the group walk and wait till they see the sweep .

5-Hikers have to make sure they can  see the persons behind and in front of them.

Beaver Valley E2E #2 Metcalfe Rock and Duncan Crevice Caves

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Western end of Fox Ridge Road just west of Duncan. Km 39.3 BTC Map 25.

Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law, Helen Bailey, Susan Bate Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 16 kms

Description

Join us in the second of a series of Humane Hikes in the Beaver Valley.  Lush woodlands, lots of rock (to look at but not too much underfoot) and glistening streams.  Please bring bug spray for the bugs and ticks, sunscreen, 3L of water, a snack, a lunch, an appreciation of nature and a smile.  Please be ready to shuttle at 9 am.

Woodford to Bognor Marsh

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Bognor Marsh Conservation Area parking lot, northwest corner of County Road 18 and 4th Concession S, at km 29.4 (Map 30)

Hike Leader(s): Maureen McFarland Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
Distance: 12.5 kms

Description

We meet at Bognor Marsh and carpool to Woodford Community Centre.  From there we hike south back to Bognor Marsh.  Much of this hike is along the escarpment edge, with good views off to the east.  It is a rugged section, with lots of crevices and a few climbs up and down the excarpment.  We end at Bognor Marsh with views over the marsh and of the shore birds who make the marsh their home.  Bognor Marsh may be quite wet in springtime.  Bring a lunch, plenty of water, sunscreen and bug spray.  If you have a Grey Sauble Conservation Authority Parking Pass bring it too.  Parking at Bognor Marsh is not free.  If you are unable to register, please call or text the hike leader at 647-918-4180.