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- 09June 9, 2023

Blue Series Hike : 5 Side trails combo in Lions Head
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/blue-series-hike-5-side-trails-combo-in-lions-head/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!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: 14kmDescription
Meeting point – Cemetery Road Parking (44.967285, -81.230603) in Lions HeadWe will carpool to the McCurdy Drive Municipal Parking Lot, which is a paid parking lot, and the fee will be split evenly among hikers.
This is a scenic hike. Beginning our hike on the main trail (81.6), we will pass through Giant Cauldron and Lion’s Head Pothole Side Trails. The route takes us through many scenic lookouts that Lion’s Head is famous for. We exit the main trail (78.0) on to the Inland Side Trail with a detour to explore Donna Baker, McKay’s Harbour, and Geodetic Side Trails (leads to the 45 degrees Geodetic Bench Mark), before returning to the meeting point at Cemetery Road Parking.
This hike is approximately 14 kilometers at a moderate pace of 3km/h, in rough terrain with ascents and descents navigating rocks and tree roots along the path. Wear sturdy footwear, bring sunscreen, bug repellent, and masks (optional) for carpooling. Allow 6 hours for the hike – includes carpooling, WOW! time, and breaks.
All kilometre map references are based on the Bruce Trail Guide Book Edition 30, Map #38.

9:00 am Niagara on the Lake Tour & Some Yoga
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/900-am-niagara-on-the-lake-tour-some-yoga-8/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!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 kmDescription
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.
Friends of CHBTC Weekday Nature Seeker Hike
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/friends-of-chbtc-weekday-nature-seeker-hike/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Bruce Trail Parking Lot on Mono 5 Sideroad on the north side of the road where the Trail crosses. Google GPS Coordinates: 43.974055, -79.984988Directions: From Airport Road turn east onto 5 Sideroad and drive for 600 metres. The parking lot is on the left hand side.
Hike Leader(s): Sandy Green Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 5.5 kilometresDescription
Join with other friends of the Caledon Hills Club to leisurely explore parts of the Main Trail, Hockleycrest Side Trail, Darcy’s Side Trail, and the Tall Timbers Bruce Trail Conservancy protected natural area. Bring your choice of hydration and snacks. Sturdy footwear is highly recommended. - 10June 10, 2023

Laura Secord Event Hike
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/laura-secord-event-hike-2/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Event Hikes
Location (Google Maps): Niagara Regional Municipality Office, 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way, Thorold ON L2V 4Y6Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 32 kmsDescription
This is a self led hike. Hike along the Bruce Trail from Laura Secord’s homestead in Queenston to Decew House in Thorold. Participants will be transported by bus from check in to the start of the hike and will hike at their own pace to the final checkpoint. Masks are optional on buses. There will be drivers available to drive you back to your car once your hike is over. Masks must be worn in the car.
Bring snacks, water and bug spray. We also recommend sunscreen, basic first aid supplies, spare socks and a cell phone. There will be 3 checkpoints (2 along the trail and one at the end) to replenish water and snacks and anyone wishing to drop out of the hike should do so at a checkpoint. Hikers are responsible for informing club volunteers of their intention to drop out.
Event coordinator: Janet Davey, needstogolf@gmail.com
Hockley Valley - the 4th Line Part 1
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/hockley-valley-the-4th-line-part-1/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!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, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 11kmDescription
We will park on the 4th Line in the Caledon Hills section. We begin hiking at km 54.3 and hike to km 49.0 (Airport Rd) and return. The trail descends by way of switchback, passes through valleys and climbs the eastern ridge. There are significant hills on this hike. Bring a snack or lunch and water.Car Hike: Hockley Rd 5 Line to 3rd Line EHS
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-hockley-rd-5-line-to-3rd-line-ehs/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Bruce Trail parking lot 5th Line EHS, Hockley Rd,Hike Leader(s): Amir Alemohammad, Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly
Distance: 14-16 kmDescription
This will be a beautiful loop hike in Bruce Trail main trail and some sidetrails between 5th and 3rd Line EHS (Hockley Rd). Mostly hilly with some scenic views.
#4/5 Loop of Toronto Hike for Urban Hiking Badge - 16km
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/4-5-loop-of-toronto-hike-for-urban-hiking-badge-16km/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Finch Subway Station Passenger Pick Up ( N.W. Yonge Street & Hendon Ave)Hike Leader(s): Alina Lin
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 15kmDescription
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 Finch Subway Station and end at Leslie St .& Eglinton Ave (Parking Lot #2 Wilket Creek Park)
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.

Nature is the Best Teacher: What We Can Discover Along the Bruce Trail
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/nature-is-the-best-teacher-what-we-can-discover-along-the-bruce-trail/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Trip Information
Departure Time: 09:00
Return to City Time: 03:30
Departure Point: York Mills Bus PickupOptional Items
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Departure Point: York Mills Subway Station – 10 York Mills Road, North East corner of Yonge St. and York Mills Rd. – Outside York Mills Centre (Look for BTC chartered yellow School Bus)Hike Leader(s): Janet Patterson and George Lennon
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Variable
Distance: Several hikes throughout the day of 3-5 kmDescription
In every landscape along the Bruce Trail, we see wildlife and plants that are beautiful and ecologically important. In late spring and early summer, we find abundant wildflowers, mushrooms, and shrubs in the meadows and forests of the Niagara Escarpment. It is a wonderful time for butterflies. Come with us to learn about them. Come join us as we hike on the Bruce Trail and side trails near Georgetown. We’ll break into smaller groups, each with a hike leader and a local guide/expert, and stop regularly to listen to birds and admire flowers. Bring water, snack and lunch, sunscreen, insect repellent, and your camera.School Bus transportation will be provided at the special rate of $10.00 (to be prepaid online by credit card upon registration). The TBTC Board has reduced the usual fares for this bus hike in order to broaden the appeal for hiking to newcomers. We encourage those who are not currently members of the BTC to come join us on this hike to learn about the Niagara Escarpment.

Toronto Urban Badge Hike - 1 of 7
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/toronto-urban-badge-hike-1-of-7/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Toronto, Ontario, CanadaHike Leader(s): Brian Rideout Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 11 kmDescription
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.
Memorial Forest
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Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking area at the west end of Young’s Dr., east of km 105.8 (Map 32)Hike Leader(s): Ian Mills Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, There might be muddy sections., There might be sections with water on the trail.Description
Looping via Memorial Forest, Merle Gunby Side Trails and main trail providing great views of Jones Falls where we can have a light snack. If you are unable to register please call the hike leader @ 416-848-8818.Memorial Hike For Maureen Smith - Scotsdale Farm- CANCELLED due to poor air quality advisory
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-memorial-hike-for-maureen-smith-scotsdale-farm/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Scotsdale Farm Parking. Take Trafalgar Road north to where it merges with Highway 7. Continue north on Highway Trafalgar/Highway 7 to Halton Regional Road 3 (Signs for Regional Rd 3/Trafalgar Road N/Ballinafad/Brisbane) and turn right. Continue on Trafalgar/Regional Road 3 for 600 metres and driveway for Scotsdale Farm will be on the right. There is a blue and white sign.Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales, David Royle Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 8 – 10 kmDescription
Due to the poor air quality advisory by Environment Canada this hike is cancelled and will be rescheduled to a future date, likely in the Fall.Join Maureen’s family and friends and the Toronto Bruce Trail Club to celebrate her life and years of service to the club on a moderate loop hike of 10 km on the trails around Scotsdale Farm near Georgetown. From leading hikes when based on Wards Island to serving as club president to founding the Halton Hills Chapter of the club, Maureen has had a long lasting impact. Let’s remember Maureen and give thanks by hiking the trails she spent much time on and loved followed by fellowship and post hike refreshments at The St. George Pub 7 Main Street N., Georgetown.

Friends of CHBTC Weekend Nature Seekers
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/friends-of-chbtc-weekend-nature-seekers/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Bruce Trail Parking Lot on Mono 5 Sideroad on the north side of the road where the Trail crosses. Google GPS Coordinates: 43.974055, -79.984988Directions: From Airport Road turn east onto 5 Sideroad and drive for 600 metres. The parking lot is on the left hand side.
Hike Leader(s): Sandy Green Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 5.5 kilometresDescription
Join with other friends of the Caledon Hills Club to leisurely explore parts of the Main Trail, Hockleycrest Side Trail, Darcy’s Side Trail, and the Tall Timbers Bruce Trail Conservancy protected natural area. Bring your choice of hydration and snacks. Sturdy footwear is highly recommended. - 11June 11, 2023

Toronto section E2E 3/4
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/toronto-section-e2e-3-4/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara, Toronto
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): We will meet each other at the roadside parking area where the main trail intersects with Heritage Rd. It’s important to avoid blocking access to the gate in that area.Hike Leader(s): Mehrnoush Ahmadi Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 17kmDescription
This is the third 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 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.
Dress appropriately for the weather conditions. Make sure to bring snacks, lunch, and a minimum of 2 litres 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!

Tribute Hike for Greg Vincent - Crawford Lake and Bruce Trail Loop
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/tribute-hike-for-greg-vincent-crawford-lake-and-bruce-trail-loop/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Crawford Lake Conservation AreaHike Leader(s): Jeanette Vincent Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 8kmDescription
The meeting point is at the parking lot next to the Visitor Centre.Anne Schlarp-McArthur and I welcome you to Greg Vincent’s Tribute Hike. We will hike around Crawford Lake, a rare example of a meromictic lake and the Bruce Trail on our way to the Nassagaweya Canyon with great views and looping back to the Longhouse Village.This will be one of the last days of spring before the summer’s canopy of leaves appear and it was one of Greg’s favourite times of year. He couldn’t wait to see the first ephemeral wildflowers to enjoy and share with others. For those who want a shorter walk there will be a dropout and you may want to visit the reconstructed Longhouse Village or the Visitor Centre until we return for lunch. Wear hiking boots or good walking shoes, bring a snack, water and be prepared for the weather forecast of the day. No dogs. Indoor washrooms are available and indoor seating areas if needed. Bring lunch, a refreshment and lawn chair as we will find an outdoor area for lunch once the hike is completed. If you choose to come for lunch only, arrive by noon. https://torontobrucetrailclub.org/a-tribute-to-gregory-paul-vincent-1935-2022Entry fee to the park is $7.50 to $10.50 and registration is required – please make your reservation at https://www.conservationhalton.ca/parks/crawford-lake/NOTE: Two weeks before the event the registration will open for the entry fee to the park and please make your reservation on the start date May 28, 2023.Directions:From Kitchener, take the 401 Eastbound toward Toronto. Take exit 312 then turn right on Guelph Line towards Campbellville/Burlington. After 4 km turn left onto Conservation Road.From Toronto, take the 401 Westbound. Take exit 312 then turn left on Guelph Line towards Campbellville/Burlington. After 4 km turn left onto Conservation Road.Sunday Social Hike - Loop hike on Owen Sound's West Rocks
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/sunday-social-hike-loop-hike-on-owen-sound-west-rocks/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps):Parking at the north end of Georgian Bluffs Concession 3 Derby, north of km 98.7 (Map 32)
Hike Leader(s): Bill Snel Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing.
Distance: 4 kmDescription
We will hike north to the Derby Forest Side Trail then east to the the escarpment edge above Owen Sound. Then south until we come out on Concession 3 Derby and then a short road piece back to our cars. For more information contact Bill Snel at w.snel2@gmail.com or call landline (519) 470-0584. If you are unable to register, please contact the leader to let him know you will be attending. - 12June 12, 2023No events