Hike Schedule

Car Hike: Cherry Beach Downtown Toronto

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Free parking lot at the end of Cherry Street

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 14-15KM

Description

Park  in Cherry Beach parking lot

We will explore Tommy Thompson park along Lake Ontario and listen to the birds and visit light house at the end of park.

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.

8:30 Kinsmen Park, Beamsville

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the parking lot at the end of Frost Rd.

Hike Leader(s): Vince Zvonar Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12

Description

Beaver Valley E2E #4 Eugenia and Hogg's Falls

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): West end of North Street at the north end of the village of Eugenia. 44.319895, -80.528232. km 58.3 BTC map 26.

Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Slippery and Steep Sections, Strenuous
Distance: 15.5 kms.

Description

Celebrate Canada Day rambling up and down the Beaver Valley with like-minded Humane Hiking enthusiasts.  Flags and Canada colours welcome!  This is hike 4 of series taking us across the entire BV section of our glorious Bruce Trail.  Lots of ups and downs.  Could be heat and bugs.  Please bring 3L of water, bug spray, a snack, a lunch and a smile.  Please be ready to shuttle at 9:15 am sharp.

Canada Day Forest Bathing Walk - Nottawasaga Bluffs Loop

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): The walk departs from Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority parking lot at km 21.9 – BTC Ref Guide, Map 22, in the Blue Mountains section. Driving directions: If proceeding north from Primrose, go west on Highway 10 & 89 (combined) to Highway 124, then north (right) on Highway 124 to Singhampton. At Singhampton, turn right following Highway 124 east and in .75 km turn right on Mill Town Rd. and an immediate left on Ewing Rd., turn left on 17/18 Side Road, right on Concession 10 South, left on 15/16 Side Road, parking lot is on your right. (Roads are clearly shown on Map 22.) $10 + HST parking fee – easy to pay ahead – go to Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, click on Recreation, then parking fees, select on-line parking option and click on hotspot website.

Hike Leader(s): Janice McClelland Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing

Description

A quiet walk west along the Bruce Trail through forest and under the eye of interesting Escarpment cliffs, peacefully crossing streams and then following the Nottawasaga Bluffs Lookout Trail, on and through the magical Keyhole Side Trail to re-join the Main Trail. Lunch break at a lookout point. After lunch we quietly continue through forest on the Main Trail to the Hamilton Brothers Side Trail and return to our start point. Hiking boots necessary for short, steep sections on and around the Keyhole Side Trail. Please bring lunch and water. A fine and humble way to appreciate Canada Day!

Car Hike: Forks of the Credit

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Forks of the Credit Provincial Park, Map 15

Hike Leader(s): Al Brown Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 11 km

Description

We will complete a loop hike through the PP starting from the Elora Cataract Trailway. The trail passes through rolling glacial hills and open fields and includes a couple serious hills. We will not be passing through the Devil’s Pulpit dues to roadworks on Dominion Street.

After the hike those interested may meet in Erin to replace electrolytes.

To get to the meeting point take Mississauga Road north to Belfountain. Continue another 3 km north on Mississauga Road to where the Trailway crosses Mississauga Road. Parking is on both sides of the road.

Beaver Valley E2E #5 - Beaver Valley Ski Hill Challenge

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking at the end of Sideroad 13A east of 7th Line, km 89.5 BTC map 27. 44.420867, -80.562233.

Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law, Margery Cruise Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Strenuous
Distance: 15.5 kms.

Description

Hike 5 in our Humane Hiking Beaver Valley E2E.  Lots of ups and downs and of course there is the killer Beaver Valley Ski hill.  Strenuous hike for sure.  Please bring 3L water, bug spray, sun screen, a snack, a lunch and a smile.  Please be ready for the car shuttle at 9:15 sharp.

Beaver Valley E2E #6 - Beaverdale Forest to Epping

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Epping Lookout. km 96.9 BTC Map 27. Grey Road 7, 300m north of 19 Sideroad. Conservation Authority fee payable.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 11.5 kms

Description

Hike 6 in our Beaver Valley E2E trek.  Shorter hike today but calming and worth looking forward to.  We will take in the main trail atop the Herman McConnell Memorial Forest to the Epping lookout taking in the Beaverdale Forest Side Trail.  Please bring 2L of water, bug spray, sunscreen, a snack, a lunch and smile.  Please ready for the car shuttle at 9:15 am sharp.

8:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):

Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 10km

Description

Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. Register for each hike

Bring Poles water, snack, sunscreen and bug spray and dress for the weather

Falling Water-Beaver Valley (2 day independent)

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet in the South end of the Beaver Valley Ski Club lower parking lot off Grey Road 30 both days. We will shuttle to our starting point at Hoggs Falls.

Hike Leader(s): Kristina Rettie Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate, Some rocky footing, Some steep sections, Strenuous
Length of Hike: Approx 30k over 2 days

Description

Introducing a new independent 2 day Falling Water Badge, coming July 1st!!!

Over the coarse of two days we will hike this challenging loop that takes us on both the east and west sides of the Beaver Valley.

These hikes are intended for experienced hikers that are able to hike 4-5km per hour for a minimum of 18k. Please be honest about you’re  pace before signing up.

Bring lots of water and a snacks

Please no dogs

Please text Kristina @ 519-410-9077 for morning of cancelations

COVID-19 Precautions Before, During and After your Hike

1. Each hiker joining a Bruce Trail Club organized hike must perform a self-screening check before hiking.
   Find Ontario’s self-assessment tool here: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/
2. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, stay home.
3. Personal Protective Equipment:
   • Hikers may choose to wear masks

Transportation

It is the Bruce Trail Conservancy’s current policy that car shuttles are allowed.  It is at the discrepancy of individual hike leaders to make that decision.

Other 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.

9:15 Short Hike - Pelham Road, Short Hills

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps): Pelham Road entrance, Short Hills Provincial Park

Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 kms

Description

Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills Provincial Park.  Bring hiking boots, water, sunscreen and bug spray.

Mono Cliffs, map 19

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Mono Community Centre Parking, just south of Mono Centre.
Driving direction: From Highway 410 go north, continue on Highway 10, pass through Orangeville, continue to Mono Centre Rd. (8), turn right, road will merge with 2nd Line EHS north, parking on the right just before Mono Centre.

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

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 13 km

Description

Will hike main Bruce Trail, South Outlier, Walter Tovell, McCarston’s Lake and Lookout Side Trails.
Bring water, snack, bug spray and sun protection. Poles recommended.