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August 13, 2023
Bruce Trail’s summit hike.
9:00 AM-2:00 AM
08/13/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/bruce-trails-summit-hike/
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): We will meet at the parking area located 380 meters north of the main trail crossing on Pretty River Rd.
Hike Leader(s): Mehrnoush Ahmadi Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 16km
Description

We are going to visit the highest point of the Bruce Trail, which offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and provides opportunities to spot diverse wildlife and bird species at Pretty River Provincial Park.
Because of elevation of Trail, “This hike is not recommended for beginners”.
Dress appropriately for the weather conditions. Make sure to wear hiking boots and bring hiking poles, bug repellent spray, snacks, lunch, and a minimum of 2 liters of water.
During the hike, we will take short water breaks, as well as a 30-minute lunch break.
Everybody is welcome! See you there!
Two-Eyed Seeing Enviro-Hike (CANCELED)
9:30 AM
08/13/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/two-eyed-seeing-enviro-hike-2/
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Hosting Club: Peninsula
Location (Google Maps): McCurdy Parking Lot -89 Moore St. Lion’s Head Ontario
Hike Leader(s): Caley Doran and Layna Lubmiiv Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 KM
Description

Learn about using a two-eyed seeing approach to understanding and protecting nature, as you hike the Bruce Trail with Caley Doran, Indigenous Trail Guide and Layna Lubimiv, Chief Park Naturalist, MacGregor Point. During your hike, you will also participate in a communicty science project – picking up and sorting litter found along the trail and submitting litter data to the Bruce Trail Conservancy. Finish the hike by joining us for a group conservation about your experience and talk about what you have learned. This is a moderately paced hike covering rocky and rooty terrain with some short, steep climbs. Please bring water, light snacks, lunch. Wear sturdy footwear, hat and sun protective clothing. Bring sunscreen, insect repellent and garden gloves.
Parking Reservations are Required for all participants. Parking fees apply to non-residents of the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula. Book early! 9:30-1:30 https://book.parkpassproject.com/book?inventoryGroup=1699994654&inventory=1592358846
10:00 NBTC SUMMER Nature Hike
10:00 AM-11:30 AM
08/13/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/1000-nbtc-summer-nature-hike/
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):
Louth Conservation Area
Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~5km
Description

NBTC SUMMER NATURE HIKE
Join us for this 3rd of four 2023 NBTC Nature Hikes to learn more about the biodiversity along the Niagara Escarpment. We will explore the trails throughout Louth Conservation area which offer beauty in all four seasons. Hikes will be held January, May, August & October – it will be amazing to see all the changes throughout the seasons. Your hike leaders, members of the NBTC Biodiversity Committee, will share their knowledge of the amazing flora & fauna along the trail as well as any biodiversity projects in the works for this year.
Be sure to register in advance as space is limited & the hike will be rescheduled in the event of heavy rains or heavy snow.
Contact Alicia Aitchison, aliciaaitchison1@gmail.com, with any questions.
Toronto Urban Badge Hike - 6 of 7
10:00 AM-1:15 PM
08/13/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/toronto-urban-badge-hike-6-of-7-2/
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Hosting Club: Toronto
Location (Google Maps): Toronto
Hike Leader(s): Brian Rideout Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 9 km
Description

Please join me at the south east corner of Sheppard Ave East and Leslie by 10 AM. We will hike south through several parks to Don Mills (S of Overleigh) (km 51.7 to km 62.4). 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 - Hike the Lindenwood loop
1:30 PM-4:00 PM
08/13/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/hike-the-lindenwood-loop/
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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): Bill Snel Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing.
Distance: 2.3 km
Description

We will carpool to Lindenwood Rd. and do an easy hike of the Lindenwood loop. Map 33. For more information contact the hike leader at w.snel2@gmail.com or landline (519) 470-0584. If unable to register phone the hike leader.
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August 14, 2023
9:00 Woodend to Glendale Bridge
9:00 AM-10:30 AM
08/14/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/900-woodend-to-glendale-bridge/
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Woodend Conservation Area off Taylor Road (Map 2)
Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5k
Description

Hike along the historic 3rd canal to the present canal bridge on Glendale. Return along
same route
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August 15, 2023
8:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills
8:00 AM-10:30 AM
08/15/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/800-long-hike-wiley-road-short-hills-27/
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps):
Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 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
9:15 Short Hike - Pelham Road, Short Hills
9:15 AM-10:45 AM
08/15/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-pelham-road-short-hills-56/
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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.
Hockley Valley, Map 18
9:30 AM-2:00 PM
08/15/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/hockley-valley-map-18-3/
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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Hockley Road parking lot, north side of Hockley Rd. and east of 2nd Line EHS.
DIRECTION: Go on Highway 410 north, this becomes Highway 10 north. After passing through Orangeville turn right on Hockley Road (7), shortly after passing 2nd Line EHS, BT parking lot is on the left.
Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Shafiq Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 12 km
Description

Will hike parts of Hockley Valley trails; Glen Cross, Isabel East and Tom East connected by sections of main Bruce Trail. Bring 2 litres of water and snack. Hiking poles are strongly recommended, the distance may be shortened depending on weather conditions. Pace will vary due to hilly sections.
Bring bug spray and sun protection.
We just want to get out and enjoy the nature.
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August 16, 2023
Looping through Sydenham series #3 of 9 hikes
7:30 AM-2:00 AM
08/16/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/looping-through-sydenham-series-3-of-9-hikes/
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Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Organized Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Hike Leader(s): Terry Kimmerly
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Description

Beaver Springs Side Trail, Sydenham Forest East Side Trail, Pines Side Trail and Clearview Side Trail Hikers meet at trailhead at 8:30AM, (go to Irish Block Road in the Sydenham section at km 64.9) or you can meet in Collingwood behind Tim’s for 7:30am to carpool.
The leader for the hike Terry Kimmerly (705-351-2494)
WEDNESDAY WALKERS -Kolapore to Metcalfe
10:00 AM-11:45 AM
08/16/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/kolapore-to-metcalfe/
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Hosting Club: Beaver Valley
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the Metcalfe Rock parking lot, just south of km 27.9, Map 25, Edition 30
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Yaraskavitch Click here to contact the hike leader.
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Length of Hike: 5.5kms
Description

We will meet in the Metcalfe Rock parking lot and then arrange ourselves to shuttle to the Kolapore Parking lot. The hike starts by getting some road walking out of the way. Then it’s a varied walk past pasture/field/meadow, through cedar stands and under deciduous forest canopy to the base of Metcalfe Rock. Please bring water and a snack.