Hike Schedule

Ross McLean Side Trail Loop

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): The Owen Sound Galaxy Theatre parking lot. Meet at the tall “Galaxy Centre” sign next to the traffic lights.

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
Distance: 8 kms

Description

We’ll access the main trail from the Dawson Road Side Trail.  From there we head north to the Ross McLean Side Trail.  We return via the main trail to the Dawson Road Side Trail.  Map 34.  We will get a bit of an earlier start to try to beat the worst of the July heat.  Bring sunscreen, bug repellant, lots of water and a snack.  If you are unable to register, please call or text the hike leader at 647-918-4180.

Rim 2 Rim #1: Pretty River Rim - 1st in a series of 3 for the R2R badge

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Organized Hike
Location (Google Maps): Bruce Trail parking lot on Pretty River Road

Hike Leader(s): Hart Fischer Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, 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: 18.5km

Description

HIKERS MUST REGISTER ON-LINE FOR THIS HIKE, NO morning sign-ins on this series as hikers will meet at trailhead.
About 18.5 km with almost 810 m elevation gain. Park your car in the small Bruce Trail Parking Lot [BTPL] on the Pretty River Road [44.428118, -80.276849]. If this small BTPL is filled, use the large Ontario Parks Lower Pretty River lot [44.430983, -80.275474]. Do not park along Pretty River Road as it is a strictly enforced no parking zone by the Town of Blue Mtns. The hike starts in the small BTPL. We will proceed north on the white blazed trail until we come to John Haigh Side Trail. Proceeding west past the highest point on the Bruce Trail, we will continue until we reach the intersection of the 2nd line and 6th Sideroad. We will then retrace our steps to the BTPL. After a break, we will proceed east along the white blazed trail until we reach the Blue Mtns Clearview Townline and head south to continue past Osprey-The Blue Mountains Townline. We will follow the white blazed trail up until we reach the blue side trail – Standing Rock & Caves Side Trail. Turning west, we will hike through the Singhampton Caves until it rejoins the white blazed trail again. We then turn east (left) and follow the white blazed trail which will bring us back to the parking lot. Bring lots of snacks, lunch and water. Contact the hike leader if registration is closed.

Boyd Conservation Park Vaughan

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Park in free parking lot beside the main gate of the park

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

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

Description

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.

Bus Hike: Pathways To Port Dover Lynn Valley Trail

Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:30
Return to City Time: 19:00
Departure Point: Kipling Departure Point

Optional Items

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Lynn Valley Trail

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales, Tiffany Harding, Steve Harding Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat, Variable
Distance: 12 km

Description

Join me for a scenic and easy paced walk, a regular summer favorite led by Wayne Crockett, along the trails running through Norfolk County ending at historic Port Dover. The route is primarily on rail trails so is ideal for those who favor a flatter and easier route in the summer heat. Dropout at 8km. After the walk there will be the opportunity to indulge in the local perch fish and chips or hang out at the beach which together make Port Dover famous. Long Distance Bus Fare applies and there will be a late return (after 6:00 Pm).

8:30 Louth Conservation

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Louth Conservation parking, on Staff Rd.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 10

Description

Margaret Paull Side Trail

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): Bob Moenck Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 5km

Description

We will drive via Grey Rd.119 to the end of the 6th Line in the Beaver Valley section. We will hike along the white blazed trail to km 11.3 where it joins up with the Margaret Paull Side Trail. We will follow the side trail back to the white blazed trail, then return to the cars. Bring water and a snack

Car Hike: Boyne Valley Provincial Park - BTC Map 20

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): BTC Map 20 – Parking lot on County Road 19 (Prince of Wales Road) 80 meters south of the southern end of Prince of Wales Side Trail.
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Hike Leader(s): Ross Estrella Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk, Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Rocky, Variable
Distance: 15 kms

Description

Join us on a scenic hike along Prince of Wales Side Trail, Primrose Loop Side Trail reaching to top of Murphy’s Pinnacle with a 360 degrees panoramic view of the sorrounding villages and it’s landscape. We’ll make a loop along Boyne Valley Provincial Park Side Trail and part of the Main Trail to Primrose Side Trail to parking lot. Pack at least 2 liters of water, snack and lunch. Wear appropriate clothing, hiking shoes/boots, bring bug spray, sunscreen and hat for sun protection. Hiking poles are a big help. Please arrive 15 minutes early for 9:15 start.

Car Hike: Hockley Valley

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Map 18, Parking lot on Hockley Road east of Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly
Distance: 14 km loop

Description

We will complete a 14 km loop hike through the Nature Reserve along the main and side trails. This is one of the hilliest sections of the Bruce Trail. The hike is mostly under forest canopy.

After the hike those interested can join me on the patio of the nearby Hockley Valley Resort.

Parking is at the BTC lot on Hockley Road just east of the trail head. Drive north on Hwy 10 past Orangeville to Hockley Road. Turn right and go about 5 km to the parking lot which will be on your left.

Toronto Urban Badge Hike - 4 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: 11.4 km

Description

Please join me at the north west corner of Finch and Weston by 10 AM.  We will hike east along the Finch Hydro Corridor Trail to Bathurst St (N of Finch) (km 30.2 to km 41.6).  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.

Sunday Social Hike - Dodd's Hill Loop

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking on Kemble Rock Rd. where it is closed to traffic at the top of the escarpment, at km 149.7 (Map 34)

Hike Leader(s): Bill Snel Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: 6 km

Description

We will hike the main trail along the escarpment edge to the new Tumbled Rocks Side Trail, explore it and then take the Dodd’s Hill Side Trail back to the cars. You can bring your Secrets of Sydenham book to find the secret on page 56.  If you are unable to register, please call the hike leader at 519-470-0584 (landline).

9:30 Merritt island loop

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

Hike Leader(s): Heather Howkins Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 10km

Description

Meet at Cross St parking lot – we will hike down Merritt Island crossing over the train track and return  along the recreational canal crossing  the main street bridge to Cross St.   Please bring water and sunscreen, little shade on both sides of waterway, so be prepared for weather.