Hike Schedule

Niagara E2E #1: Queenston to Woodend

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Entrance to the Woodend Conservation Area off Taylor Road. Km 16.7 BTC Map 2.

Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 16.7 kms

Description

Join us for the first in a series of 5 hikes to complete the Niagara Section.  This a shuttle hike so please bring a garbage bag and change of footwear for the end of the hike.  Be ready for War of 1812 trivia, a song or too and the Screaming Tunnel.  Please bring 3L of water, a snack, a lunch, bug spray and sunscreen.

8:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills

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 Rd. Shorthills

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Pelham Rd entrance, Shorthills Provincial Park

Hike Leader(s): Debbie Demizio Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~ 6 kms

Description

Hike the main and side trails in Shorthills Provincial Park. Bring hiking boots, water, sunscreen and bug spray.

Splitrock and Lookout Side Trails

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land Section, Map 19. Meet at BTC Splitrock parking lot on the East side of 2nd Line EHS, Mono, about 1.5 km north of 25 Sideroad.

Hike Leader(s): Inge Eckerich, Les Babbage, Julie Daley, Tony Evangelista Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: Longer Hike 7 km; Shorter hike: 2.5 km

Description

We will hike the Split Rock, 2nd Line EHS, Walter Tovell and Lookout Side Trails. The hike will end at 25 Sideroad where we will car pool back to the Split Rock parking lot. The short hike will include the Split Rock and Ralph Tremills Side Trails. Bring water and snacks.

Hockley Valley, Map 18

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), drive about 5 km, 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 nature.

Note: This hike is re-scheduled from August 15 (canceled due to weather) to September 5.

Glen Huron - Keyhole - the Bluffs

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): David Little Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10km

Description

We will park in Glen Huron near Station St and begin hiking west on the Ganaraska Trail to meet up with the white blazed trail at km 26.0. From here we head south heading towards the Nottawasaga Bluffs Conservation Area. After exploring the Keyhole Side Trail, we will loop around and back to the cars via the white blazed trail and the Betty Carter Side Trail. Bring a snack or lunch and water. Parking: Concession 8 South and Station St.

Good Companions - Dundas Driving Park to Tews Falls and Return

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps):

Dundas Driving Park – Main parking area – See map below

Hike Leader(s): Ted Bossence Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 7.5 km

Description

We will walk, following city streets, to the Tews Falls Side trail.  We will ascend the escarpment and onwards to view Tews Falls.  We will then return with a stop at the Dundas Peak Viewpoint and retrace our steps back to the Dundas Driving Park.  Bring water, sunscreen, bug repellant and a snack.  Hiking poles recommended.  Please arrive at the car park by 8:50 am in order to be walking by 9:00 am (note the earlier start time).  If you must cancel after 3:00 pm on Tuesday Sept 5, please inform me by text at 905 334-8752 or email at tedbossence@sympatico.ca .  I will inform you if the hike is cancelled due to rain.  Please check your email the evening before the hike.

5:30 pm Niagara Glen (Gorge)

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Niagara Glen / Gorge

Hike Leader(s): Heather Howkins Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5 – 6k

Description

Evening hike in Niagara Gorge. We will  meet  by  the metal stairs into the gorge and follow the trail down to the river  and return up the metal stairs.

Please bring poles, water and bug spray.

This is a paid parking lot – the Niagara parks parking pass is valid at this location.

Evening Hike in Owen Sound followed by an opportunity for Refreshments

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: An evening walk.
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the municipal parking lot by the river on the west side of 1st Ave. E between 7th St. E and 8th St. E in Owen Sound.

Hike Leader(s): Harriet Nixon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk: 4 to 5 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: Approx 5 km

Description

Join us for an evening hike exploring Owen Sound trails and neighbourhoods followed by an opportunity for refreshments. No need to show up 15 minutes early. The hike will start at 7:00 pm. For further information contact Hike Leader Hrriet Nixon at harrietnixon@bmts.com  or Cell 519-373-6598.

8:00 am Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth

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

Centennial Tower to Inglis Falls Loop

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking area on the west side of 9th Avenue East/Hwy 6&10 at the top of the hill, just south of Superior Street

Hike Leader(s): Maureen McFarland Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
Distance: Approx 11 kms

Description

We will do a large loop of Harrison Park, hiking south then west on the main trail to where it meets the Creamery Hill Sude Trail.  From the Creamery Side Trail, we return via the Harrison Park Side Trail to the main trail then follow it north to Centennial Tower.  This is a challenging hike on very rocky terrain for experienced hikers.  Hiking boots are a must, hiking poles may be helpful.  Bring enough water and a snack.  The hike will take at least three hours.  If you are unable to register, please call or text the hike leader at 647-918-4180.

9:15 Short Hike, Jordan Hollow

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
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.

RattlesnakePoint Loop

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area, Appleby Line

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. 8 – 9 km.

Description

Join us to hike the trails of Rattlesnake Point. Our trails follow the escarpment heights and the canyon between Crawford Lake and Rattlesnake Point Conservation Areas. There is one long descent into the canyon and another more gentle ascent back to the top. Meet in the LOWER parking lot of the conservation area at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start. Bring water, sunscreen, insect repellent and poles if using. A registration is required to enter the conservation area.
Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com

Iroquoia End-To-End Hike 1 of 10

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): *** We will meet for this first hike in Campbellville at the car pool lot south of the 401 off Reid’s Sideroad and shuttle to a paid parking area in Hilton Falls Conservation Area. An email will be sent out regarding parking arrangements a week prior to the hike date.

Hike Leader(s): Nancy Mooney Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: From 121.8 – 108.8 plus walk from Hilton Falls parking and to Crawford Lake Conservation parking – 14.5 km. Map 11

Description

This is the first hike in a series of ten. You will need to register for each hike you wish to do. We will hike from the north end of the Iroquoia Section through Kelso Conservation Area enjoying great views, around Rattlesnake Point and through the Nassagaweya Canyon to Crawford Lake Conservation Area.

Friendship Trail (City View Park to Grindstone Creek Loop)

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps):

Meet at City View Park parking lot (South Entrance), Burlington. Located just south of Hwy #5 off of Kerns Rd.

Hike Leader(s): Karen Capindale-Smith Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 10km +

Description

This 10.5 km hike will follow the main BT along the edge of the escarpment for great views of the Skyway bridge , Lake Ontario and surrounding area. We will continue to the outskirts of Waterdown and down into/out of the Grindstone Creek via the McNally and Waterdown Rd Side trails and main BT. Please dress in layers and bring water, a snack and lunch.  Hike leader: Karen Capindale-Smith, kjcapindale@gmail.com. Please use cell (905-749-0914) for hike morning cancellations.

Expect baked goods 🙂