Hike Schedule

Two-Eyed Seeing Enviro-Hike

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 community 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 conversation about your experience and talk about what you have learned. This is a moderate hike covering rocky and rooty terrain with some short, steep climbs. Please bring water, light snacks, and lunch. Wear sturdy footwear, hat and sun protective clothing. Bring sunscreen, insect repellent and garden gloves.

Parking Reservations are required for everyone. Parking fees apply to non-residents of Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula. Book early! 9:30-1:30 https://book.parkpassproject.com/book?inventoryGroup=1699994654&inventory=1592358846

UPDATED: Urban Hike: Rouge National Urban Park 2 - Bob Hunter Memorial Park

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Rouge National Urban Park, Bob Hunter Memorial Park, 14th Avenue, Markham, ON

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat, Variable
Distance: 14.1 km

Description

***UPDATED INFORMATION***:

The South Central Trail is closed for maintenance work.  Therefore, that will trim off 4.2 km from the total distance making it approximately 14.1 km.  Please see attached for the RNUP map.  The map can also be accessed with this link:  Brochures and publications – Rouge National Urban Park (canada.ca)

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On this hike we will continue to explore the Rouge National Urban Park, this time in the section of the park in Markham called Bob Hunter Memorial Park.  The BHM Park consists of the South Central Trail, Tallgrass Trek, Monarch Trail, and Reesor Way/Tanglewood Trail.

The meeting point will be the parking lot at the Rouge National Urban Park, Bob Hunter Memorial Park, 14th Avenue, Markham, ON.

The meeting time is 10:00 AM.

There are many ways to reach the park depending on where you are coming from.  You may choose to drive, bike, or take public transit.  You may check Google Maps for the best routes for you.  For those coming from Toronto, you may choose to meet one of the hike leaders at the Finch Go Bus Terminal at 8:25 AM to take the YRT #2 bus at 8:45 AM to get to the park by 10 AM.  The bus ride is 60 minutes and there will be a 17 minutes (1.4 km) road walking to the park.

The terrain is relatively flat.  The pace will be a moderate pace of 4 km/hr.

There will be drop-out points at 11.8 km and 15 km.  The total distance covering all the trails will be 18.3 km.

For your reference, the Park Map for the Rouge is attached.

Canada Goose/Limehouse Bruce Trail Hike

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Main Trail to Canada Goose Side Trail through to the Limehouse Conservation.

Hike Leader(s): Anita Bergsma Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10.3

Description

Join us for a beautiful hike of the Main Trail to the Canada goose Side Trail through to the Limehouse Conservation, looping back to the start point on September 10th, 2023. It will be a 10.3km at a medium pace with moderate terrain, paths and road.

There is plenty parking is on the shoulder of 4th Line . Please do not park in the garage parking lot.

The community of Limehouse was first settled in 1820. By the 1840’s limestone quarrying and “burning” of limestone in kilns to make lime, had begun. The Grand Trunk Railway built its line through Limehouse in 1856 which required 200 workers and their families to settle in the area. Discover the geological heart of the area known as the “Hole in the Wall” where a ladder leads to cracks in the escarpment rock. Experience the past as you walk by remnants of the lime industry. Stand before huge lime kilns and the old powder-house.

Hiking 101 - Fall Session, 3 hikes

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Register
Location (Google Maps): Various locations. First location is Queenston Heights Park, near the Bruce Trail cairn.

Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5-6km

Description

In this “Introduction to Hiking” series of workshops we will share the many joys of hiking.  You will learn how to prepare for a hike; safety issues that might be involved, what to bring on the trail, reading the blazes and maps; and the different types of hikes offered by Niagara Bruce Trail Club. Each workshop will include a 20-minute presentation and question-and-answer period, followed by a 1.5hr hike.  Wear sturdy walking shoes (if you have them) and clothing appropriate for the weather. Bring water.

Location of workshops:

Sep 10 – Queenston Heights Park, Niagara Parkway.  Enter the park at the roundabout, make first left and an immediate left to see the cairn.  Park next to the Bruce Trail Cairn. Paid parking.

Sep 17 – Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake.  Park at the entrance to the park, near Taylor Rd.

Sep 24 – Kinsmen Park, 3820 Frost Rd, Beamsville.

We recommend participation in all three workshops but all/any are optional.

This course is open to members and non-members.  Cost is $30 for members, $40 for non-members. Upon completion of ALL three workshops participants will receive an NBTC neck scarf free ($15 value).  No refunds.

Sessions are conducted rain or shine.

Sydenham Chipper (km174.4-km158.1)

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Bluewater Park, Wiarton; parking area opposite the arena
Map 35 ED 30
km 174.4

Hike Leader(s): Kristina Rettie Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Some rocky footing, Some steep sections, Strenuous
Length of Hike: 16.3km

Description

Please join us as we chip away through the Sydenham section. This will be a series of 11 hikes that range between 13-19kms with one longer hike of 24km. We will begin our journey at the northern end of Sydenham and work our way south to try and avoid the dangers the falling leaves and snow will bring.

If you complete the 11 hikes in this series you will qualify for Sydenham’s new independent badge. Please keep track of your hikes as each hiker will be submitting their own badge request.

All hikes in this series will include a car shuttle and everyone will take a turn as a shuttle driver. Please have your vehicle passenger ready.

Sept 12 hike – meet @km174.4 carpool to 158.1

If you have any questions please text me @ 519-410-9077 (this is the most efficient way)

Please bring plenty of water and snacks/lunch

No dogs

Please text Kristina @ 519-410-9077 for morning of cancelations

COVID-19 Precautions Before, During and After your Hike

1. Each hiker joining a Bruce Trail Club organized hike must perform a self-screening check before hiking.
   Find Ontario’s self-assessment tool here: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/
2. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, stay home.

Transportation

It is the Bruce Trail Conservancy’s current policy that car shuttles are allowed.  It is at the discrepancy of individual hike leaders to make that decision.

Other Guidelines

1. Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the hike.
2. Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate attire for the weather and the terrain.
   Hiking poles are a good idea in any season, especially if the terrain is rocky or slippery. In winter, snowshoes or icers/crampons are needed when conditions dictate.
   Wearing appropriate clothing and footwear prevents injuries and shows consideration for a safe and positive group hiking experience.
3. Always carry I.D. and your health card.
4. Bring sufficient water and snacks (or lunch if indicated). A minimum of 1L of water is recommended on all hikes, and 3L is recommended for long, challenging hikes in the heat of the summer.
5. Bring sunscreen and insect repellent (for spring and summer hikes).
6. Bring your own first aid kit.
7. Please leave dogs at home.

WEDNESDAY WALKERS - Old Baldy

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Our hike will begin from the parking lot of Old Baldy. km 43.9, Map 26, Edition 30. Any hike participants who do not have a parking pass for Grey Sauble CA can park on the shoulder of Sideroad 7B by the bend in the road and then be shuttled to the parking lot.

Hike Leader(s): Margaret Yaraskavitch Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Length of Hike: 5 km

Description

Our hike takes us atop Old Baldy, the iconic outcrop. The Trail is well-used, the pathway often being “roots and rocks”. There will be a number of lookout spots to view into and across the Beaver Valley. We will hike along the main Trail and then turn back when we reach the road allowance part of the Trail. On the way back we will walk on the Mac Kirk Side Trail, under a canopy of deciduous trees.