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August 30 - September 02

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August 30, 2023
Silent Valley
9:00 AM-2:00 PM
08/30/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/silent-valley-11/
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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): Kelly-Leigh Thomas Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6km
Description

Parking on the north end of 2nd Concession S in the Sydenham section, we will access the Silent Valley Side Trail and head towards the Wilson Homestead Side Trail. Afterwards, we will do a loop around Avalanche Pass Side Trail and investigate the Vanishing Wall Side Trail. We will visit the site of the Cessna 205 plane crash, look for the barn foundation stones, limestone kiln remains and many other treasures. You can even search for fossils! There will be some scrambling over rocks. Bring a snack or lunch and water.
WEDNESDAY WALKERS - Fox Ridge
9:30 AM-10:45 AM
08/30/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/wednesday-walkers-fox-ridge/
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Hosting Club: Beaver Valley
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the end of Fox Ridge Road where there is official parking, km 39.3, Map 25, Edition 30. We will take a couple vehicles to the start of our hike at Km 37.9 on Fox Ridge Road.
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Yaraskavitch Click here to contact the hike leader.
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Length of Hike: 5 km
Description

Our hike begins by walking through a hedgerow. Then we walk through a forested area and across some small streams. The Trail opens up to meadow with some views into the Valley. We’ll be experiencing land that was a fairly recent BTC land acquisition. On our return we will be walking along the pleasant Fox Ridge Road.
Hilton Falls Conservation Area
9:30 AM-12:30 PM
08/30/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/hilton-falls-conservation-area-4/
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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hilton Falls Conservation Area Parking Lot
Hike Leader(s): Pati Greenwood, Jeff Dowsett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 12 km
Description

We will hike through Hilton Falls Conservation Area on the Hilton Falls Side Trail and Conservation Area trails. Bring water and snacks. Wear clothing and footwear appropriate to weather conditions.
Park in Hilton Falls Conservation Area parking lot, accessible from Campbellville Road. Reservations are required. For further information see Conservation Halton web site: https://www.conservationhalton.ca/parks/hilton-falls/ Please arrive by 9:15 am as we will depart promptly at 9:30 am.

8:00 pm Once in a Blue Moon Night Hike in Queenston Heights
8:00 PM-9:30 PM
08/30/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/800-pm-once-in-a-blue-moon-night-hike-in-queenston-heights/
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Night
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot on north side of York Road just west of the Niagara River Parkway. Across the street from the Niagara River Recreational Trail. Look for the Greenbelt Route sign in the parking lot.
Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6-7 km
Description

Once in a Blue Moon Night Hike – Park at the base of the escarpment (York Road just west of the Parkway) and follow the Niagara River Recreational Trail up to Queenston Heights to take in the magic of the rising moon over Niagara-on-the-Lake, follow the main trail to Alfred’s Trot side trail and loop back along the main trail. This hike includes a stop to connect with your senses – sights, sounds, smells and the rhythm of your breath. Counts towards your night hike badge (5 night hikes). Bring a night light and wear hiking shoes.
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August 31, 2023
8:00 am Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth
8:00 AM-10:30 AM
08/31/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/800-am-long-hike-jordan-to-moyer-louth-56/
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps):
Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 10k
Description
From Jordan Hollow Hike the main trail to Upper and Lower Balls Falls, Moyer Road or Louth and Return. You must register for each hike. Bring Poles, sunscreen, bug spray , snack and a drink and dress for the weather
9:15 Short Hike - Jordan Hollow
9:15 AM-10:45 AM
08/31/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-jordan-hollow-72/
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park, Jordan Station
Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 6 kms
Description

Hike the main and side trails around Jordan and Balls Falls. Bring hiking boots, water, sunscreen and bug spray.
Duff Pit Loop
10:00 AM-1:00 PM
08/31/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/duff-pit-loop/
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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Scotsdale Farm,13807 Trafalgar Rd.
Hike Leader(s): Anne Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approx 10 km.
Description

Scotsdale Farm is an area rich in the early history of farming and some quarrying. We will hike west from the farm on main trail towards Highway 7 and then hike the Duff Pit Side Trail, until we reach the Trafalgar Side Trail where we will connect to the main trail via the Great Esker Trail. We will turn south and west to return to the farm. We will be using a number of side trails today. Bring a snack, water, sunscreen and insect repellent. Poles may be useful.
Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com
Car Hike: Oakville Oasis
10:30 AM-12:00 PM
08/31/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-oakville-oasis/
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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the parking lot of Sixteen Hollow Park, Oakville.
Hike Leader(s): Roger Harris Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 7 km
Description

In the midst of suburbia lies a quiet, forested valley.
Most of the route is flat, shaded, and on a packed gravel path. At 4.5 km we ascend one flight of stairs to the top of the valley (66 steps total). A short section in the north west – near 4th Line, immediately south of Dundas Street bridge – is signed as closed, but remains walkable.
This is a loop hike, and we will return to the parking lot where we meet up. Portable toilets are available at the start/end (Sixteen Hollow Park) and 3 km mark (Lions Valley Park).
Please pack one litre of water, a lunch or snacks, a hat and sun screen.
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September 1, 2023
Boston Mills / Terra Cotta
9:00 AM-3:00 PM
09/01/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/boston-mills-terra-cotta/
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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Parking at Boston Mills Rd., just west of its intersection with Mississauga Rd.
Driving directions: From Highway 410 north, continue on Highway 10, left on King Street, right on Mississauga Rd., left on Boston Mills Rd. to roadside parking at dead end.
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: 18 km
Description

Main Bruce Trail and Rockside Trail, there and back, will hike 9 km reaching into Terra Cotta and return after snack break, total 18 km. One purpose of this hike is to warm up for Toronto end-to-end hike on September 9. However, the hike is open for anyone likes to tone up the muscles.
Bring plenty of water, snack, sunscreen and insect repellent. Poles are recommended.
Wear sturdy shoes as parts of trail could be muddy.
After hike, there is an optional visit to Spirit Tree Estate Cidery nearby, less than 1 km on Boston Mill Rd. for refreshments, snacks.
9:00 am Niagara on the Lake Tour & Some Yoga
9:00 AM-11:00 AM
09/01/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/900-am-niagara-on-the-lake-tour-some-yoga-14/
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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 km
Description

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.
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September 2, 2023
Car Hike: Glasgow Village Whitchurch-Stouffville
8:15 AM-1:45 PM
09/02/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-glasgow-village-whitchurch-stouffville-5/
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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Glasgow Trail, Concession Road 2
Park in parking lot at the head of trail
From Highway 404 turn right to Stouffville Rd, till to the end of road and turn left on York Durham line in About 1km turn right to Webb rd. and turn right to Concession Road 2 ,you will see parking lot in 500 meter.
Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri & Amir Alemohammad Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 16-17 km
Description

The hike will be around 5 hours hike, mostly fast paced, exploring the scenery of late Summer in the Uxbridge area.
Please bring at least 2L of water, a snack, sun screen and bug spray.

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.
Looping through Sydenham #5 in 9
8:30 AM-3:00 AM
09/02/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/looping-through-sydenham-5-in-9/
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Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Organized Hike
Location (Google Maps):
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: 12.4km
Description

Owen Sound Rail Trail and Keeling Side Trail 5 of 9 hikes Start time: 8:30AM Hikers meet at trailhead at 8:30AM, contact leader to confirm meet up spot.
9:00 Louth to Short Hills
9:00 AM-1:00 PM
09/02/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/900-louth-to-short-hills/
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Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Louth Conservation parking lot on Staff Ave,
Hike Leader(s): Vince Zvonar Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 18k
Description

Hike along the trail at Louth, through Rockway and into Short hills.
10:00 Merritt island loop
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
09/02/2023
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/1000-merritt-island-loop-2/
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Foot of Cross Street Merritt Island
Hike Leader(s): Sylvia Wheeler Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 8 km
Description

Gentle hike along the banks of the Welland Canal