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- 04August 4, 2023
Don Richards Side Trail to Nels Maher Side Trail
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/don-richards-side-trail-to-nels-maher-side-trail/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 area on the west side of Kemble Rock Road, at the start of the Nels Maher Side Road, north of km 145.3, Map 34Hike 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: 7 kmsDescription
From the meeting point, we will shuttle to the corner of Coles and Taylor Side Roads to start our hike. We had north on the Don Richards Side Trail, then continue north on the main trail to the new Maple Cross Side Trail. We will explore the side trail in both directions before resuming our hike on the main trail to the parking area. The terrain is rocky with crevasses, good footwear is needed and hiking poles may be helpful. Bring water and snacks. If you are unable to register, please call or text the hike leader.
9:00 am Niagara on the Lake Tour & Some Yoga
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/900-am-niagara-on-the-lake-tour-some-yoga-12/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. - 05August 5, 2023
Car Hike: Bethesda Trail Richmond Hill
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-bethesda-trail-richmond-hill-11/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): Bethesda Trail Head Parking Lot, Oak Ridges TrailHike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 14-15KMDescription
Join us to explore Jefferson Forest and Bond lake ,Please bring hiking poles, proper closing and shoes and lots of water,
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Sydenham Loop hike a series of hikes
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/sydenham-loop-hike-a-series-of-hikes/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: Organized Hike
Location (Google Maps):Hike Leader(s): Annette Sandberg Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 9kmDescription
Crevice Springs ST, Woodford ST, Bayview Escarpment
YOU MUST CONTACT HIKE LEADER TO ENSURE YOU ONOW EXACTLY WHERE HIKE STARTS.
2 of 9 hikes. Hikers meet at trailhead at 8:30AM, arrange your own carpooling.Drive to and park at Woodford Community Centre off Hwy. 26 in the Sydenham section at km 41.7. Hike south on the white blazed trail to km 41.2, follow the Crevice Springs Side Trail and return to the cars. From the cars, hike north on the white blazed trail to km 43.5, follow the Woodford Escarpment Side Trail and return to the cars. Drive to and park on St. Vincent Sydenham Townline at km 55.2. Hike east on the white blazed trail to km 52.4, follow the Bayview Escarpment Side Trail and return to the cars. Bring a snack or lunch and water.
8:30 Woodend to Queenston
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/830-woodend-to-queenston/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: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Woodend Conservation area by Taylor Rd. in NOTLHike Leader(s): Vince Zvonar Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 15.2 kmDescription
Bus Hike: Kempenfest Oro Medonte
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/bus-hike-kempenfest-oro-medonte/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: 18:30
Departure Point: York Mills Bus PickupOptional Items
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): This hike will take us around the bottom of Kempenfelt Bay on the Barrie waterfront trail and out to the Oro Medonte trail to Shanty Bay .Hike Leader(s): Edmond Brown, Marie-Josée Roy Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat, Variable
Distance: 14 kmDescription
Please join us on Saturday, August 5th for a wonderful day of hiking, swimming, and attending the annual Kempenfest, one of the largest outdoor arts, crafts, and music festivals in North America!We will hike along the Oro-Medonte Trail and onto Shanty Bay for a swim. Afterward, we’ll head back to Barrie by bus where you’ll have time to visit the annual Kemperfest, featuring over 400 vendors, one-of-a-kind arts and crafts, antiques, and food vendors. Or you may choose to sightsee Barrie Downtown area or enjoy a drink at one of the patios overlooking Barrie’s beautiful waterfront. Be sure to bring at least 2 litres of water, sun protection, your lunch, and a bathing suit and towel. - 06August 6, 2023
9:00 Short Hills Loop Wiley Road Parking Lot
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/900-short-hills-loop-wiley-road-parking-lot/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): We will hike from the Wiley Road parking lot. It is labelled as Short Hills Parking Lot CHike Leader(s): Mark Casburn Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 kmDescription
We will hike the main loop and part of Terrace Creek Falls trail.
Urban Walk: Rouge National Urban Park - Vista Trail, Mast Trail, Orchard Trail, Cedar Trail and the Beare Wetlands Loop
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/urban-walk-rouge-national-urban-park-vista-trail-mast-trail-orchard-trail-cedar-trail-and-the-beare-wetlands-loop/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: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Rouge National Urban Park, Zoo Road Day Use AreaHike Leader(s): Celia Ho, Tom Swales Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 15 kmDescription
On this hike we will explore the section of the Rouge National Urban Park in Toronto, including the Vista Trail, Mast Trail, Orchard Trail, Cedar Trail and the Beare Wetlands Loop.The meeting point will be Kennedy Subway station. We will take the TTC bus at 9:15 AM to get to the Zoo Road Day Use Area by 10 AM.
For your reference, the Park Map for the Rouge is attached.
- 07August 7, 2023
9:00 Woodend- Wetland Ridge Loop
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/900-woodend-wetland-ridge-loop-4/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Entrance (15.2 km Map 2) Woodend Conservation Area off Taylor RdHike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6kDescription
Through Woodend on Main trail, Wetland Ridge Side trail and Woodend Side Trail