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August 04 - August 07
  • 04
    August 4, 2023

    Don Richards Side Trail to Nels Maher Side Trail

    9:00 AM
    08/04/2023
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    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 34

    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: 7 kms

    Description

    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

    9:00 AM-11:00 AM
    08/04/2023
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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.

  • 05
    August 5, 2023

    Car Hike: Bethesda Trail Richmond Hill

    8:15 AM-1:30 PM
    08/05/2023
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    Hosting Club: Toronto
    Category: Car Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Bethesda Trail Head Parking Lot, Oak Ridges Trail

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

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

    Description

    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

    8:30 AM-3:00 AM
    08/05/2023
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    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: 9km

    Description

    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

    8:30 AM-1:30 PM
    08/05/2023
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    Hike open to BTC Members only.

    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Car Pool
    Location (Google Maps): Meet at Woodend Conservation area by Taylor Rd. in NOTL

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

    Pace: Brisk
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 15.2 km

    Description

    Bus Hike: Kempenfest Oro Medonte

    9:00 AM-6:30 PM
    08/05/2023
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    Trip Information
    Departure Time: 09:00
    Return to City Time: 18:30
    Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup

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    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 km

    Description

    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. 

    https://kempenfest.com/

  • 06
    August 6, 2023

    9:00 Short Hills Loop Wiley Road Parking Lot

    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    08/06/2023
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    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 C

    Hike Leader(s): Mark Casburn Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 6 km

    Description

    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

    10:00 AM-2:00 PM
    08/06/2023
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    Hosting Club: Toronto
    Category: Urban Walk
    Location (Google Maps): Rouge National Urban Park, Zoo Road Day Use Area

    Hike Leader(s): Celia Ho, Tom Swales Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Moderate
    Terrain: Hilly, Variable
    Distance: 15 km

    Description

    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.

  • 07
    August 7, 2023

    9:00 Woodend- Wetland Ridge Loop

    9:00 AM-10:30 AM
    08/07/2023
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    Hosting Club: Niagara
    Category: Loop
    Location (Google Maps): Entrance (15.2 km Map 2) Woodend Conservation Area off Taylor Rd

    Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 6k

    Description

    Through Woodend on Main trail, Wetland Ridge Side trail and Woodend Side Trail

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