Hike Schedule

Nottawasaga Lookout

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): Myra Campbell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

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

Description

We will drive to Blue Mountains/Clearview Townline, north of County Road 91 and park at Eagle Cres for a hike through the Nottawasaga Lookout Nature Reserve. We will start the hike at km 42.5 and hike through the woods to km 39.3. We will then retrace our steps back to the cars. Bring a snack and water.

Car Hike: Toronto Fundraiser E2E- 3 hikes

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Km 17.4, Fourth Line. East side of the road. Coordinates N 43.615163,W 79.975157

Hike Leader(s): Smadar junkin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Rocky, Variable
Distance: 17.4 km

Description

This is a fundraiser hike, in 3 outings. At the end you will earn the special stained glass badge (fee $30). You are registering for 3 days, January 10, 17, 24.hikers need to complete the three hikes with the leader. Hikers are allowed to miss one hike and make it up on their own before the last scheduled hike.

the fees go toward supporting the Toronto Bruce Trail Club, which supports the mission of the Bruce Trail Conservancy “preserving a ribbon of wilderness for everyone, forever”.
these hikes are posted as brisk pace. Hikers are expected to walk at a pace of 4.5km per hour.

please follow all Covid 19 regulations. Hikers may choose to wear masks. Always carry ID card. Bring two litters of water, icers and snowshoes. The leader may change a hike date due to bad winter conditions or bad weather

Winter Wednesday Walkers - Kolapore East

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet in the Kolapore Skiers parking lot on Grey County Road 2, 750 m south of km 23.8, Map 25 Edition 31

Hike Leader(s): Glenda Collings Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Length of Hike: approx. 5 km return

Description

This is an in and out hike, travelling along rural fields and through forests and back to our cars.  On winter hikes we may encounter bare ground, light snow, deep snow, or ice.  Please bring snowshoes and icers to our Winter Wednesday Walkers outings.  Wear appropriate clothing for the weather plus water and a snack.

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.

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.

Car Hike: Iroquoia winter E2E, hike 1/6

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Grimsby Lions Community Pool, Elm street, N 43.193201,W 79.565301

Hike Leader(s): Smadar Junkin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Challenging, Variable
Distance: 22 km

Description

This hike series will get you the  Iroquoia E2E winter badge. It is a series of 6 hikes. You need to register to each one separately. Bring 2 litres of water. Must bring icers and snowshoes to be able to hike in any trail conditions. Date of hike may need to be changed due to bad winter weather conditions. All hikers need to follow covid 19 protocol. Please arrive 15 minutes early. Hikers are expected to walk at a 4.5 km per hour.

We will car shuttle to Greenhill Ave and hike back.

Urban Walk: Valley View Park Thornhill

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Parking lot at the corner of Bayview Ave, and Sycamore Dr. South of Highway 7

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 7-8 KM

Description

We will explore Valleyview and Huntington park and walk  along  German Mill Creek,

It is winter time and trail is hilly bring proper clothing, hiking boots and ice cleats.

9:00 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

9:15 Short Hike - Jordan Hollow

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: Moderate
Distance: 6k

Description

Hike the main and side trails around Jordan and Ball’s Falls.  Bring hiking boots, water and icers.

Harrison Park Snowshoe & Lunch

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Snowshoe Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot in front of Harrison Park Inn

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, Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
Distance: 6 km

Description

We will snowshoe the Harrison Park Loop followed by lunch at Harrison Park Inn.   If snow conditions permit, we will take the main trail on the east side.  This is a technical snowshoe and is suitable for fit, experienced snowshoers.  This is a beautiful section, with interesting geological features and towering cliffs.  We’ll take time to enjoy the scenery and still aim to be at the Inn for lunch around 12:30 pm.  Walking poles are recommended for this hike. If you are working on the badge for Ron Savage’s recent book, Exploring Sydenham, we will search for the 3 clues together.  If you are unable to register, please call or text the hike leader at 647-918-4180.

Winter Version R2R #1 Pretty River Valley

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Register online ONLY
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.

Hike Leader(s): Hart Fischer 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: 19.5 km

Description

INTERESTED HIKERS MUST REGISTER ONLINE AND CONTACT THE HIKE LEADER!!!
Parking will be in the Ontario Parks Lower Pretty River lot on Pretty River Road. We will climb the snowmobilers trail until it joins the white blazed trail. We follow this trail to the three lookouts and retrace our steps back to the cars. Hikers may drop out here. Those who wish to continue will follow the Pretty River Road until it meets the white blazed trail and follow this trail up to the Standing Rock and Caves Side Trail. We will climb through the Singhampton caves and return via the white blazed trail back to the cars. Depending on snow conditions this hike can take up to eight hours.COME PREPARED. Bring snowshoes, icers and poles. Bring lots of water, snacks and lunch.

Car Hike: Iroquoia Winter E2E 2/6

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Chedoke Civic Golf Club. N 43.246205,W 79.906935

Hike Leader(s): Smadar junkin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Challenging, Variable

Description

This is the second hike towards the winter E2E badge. We will car shuttle to km 22.0 and hike back. Bring icers, snowshoes and two litters of water. Arrive 15 minutes early. Hikers are expected to hike in a pace of 4.5 km per hour. Hikers are expected to follow all Covid 19 protocols.

Cancelled: Winter Coach Trip: Highlands Nordic (Duntroon)

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Highlands Nordic

Hike Leader(s): Martina Furrer, Brenda Menezes, David Royle Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Description

Cancelled due to low registration and lack of snow.

Bus departs 10 York Mills Rd at 8:30 AM and Major Mackenzie Dr and HWY 400 Park and Ride at 8:50 AM. If you wish to be picked up at the Major Mackenzie Dr and HWY 400 Park and Ride, select that option when you register. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. The bus waits for no one.

Join us for an awesome day of x-country skiing and snowshoeing/winter hiking. For trail conditions and information about the resort visit https://highlandsnordic.ca/.

Snowshoers: Join Brenda and David for a guided snowshoe hike on the beautiful Bruce Trail. You must have your own snowshoes (or rent in the city) to participate in this hike. Pack lunch and water; you will be on the trail all day.

Skiers: Spend your day gliding through forests and fields on trails expertly groomed for classic and skate skiing. Enjoy beautiful views of the countryside and Georgian Bay. All skiing is self-guided.

Coach fares must be paid online when you register. Trail fees will be collected in cash on the bus. Masks are mandatory while on the bus.

 This trip will run if there is enough snow to ski on. Hikers: It may not be clear ahead of time whether snowshoes, icers, or just boots will be the most appropriate footwear. Come prepared for anything. If the Club cancels this trip, your coach fare will be refunded. 

Car Hike: Bethesda Trail Richmond Hill

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Meet at Bethesda Trail Head Parking on Bethesda Sideroad off Bayview Avenue, across from Lake Wilcox. This parking lot is free.

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 14-17KM

Description

Join us to explore Jefferson Forest and Bond lake ,

Please bring  hiking poles, ice cleats proper closing and shoes and lots of water,

Please carefully read  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.

Car Hike: Queen Elizabeth II WIldlands PP Exploratory Hike

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands PP

Hike Leader(s): Glynn Richardson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly, Variable
Distance: 10-14 km

Description

Join myself and Tanya on an exploratory hike in the Wilderness Section of the Ganaraska Trail!

This is an advanced hike!

We’ll spend 6-8 hrs hiking 10-14 km, depending upon the conditions and the groups ability, on and off the trail over rugged topography, We’ll explore forests, rock barrens and views. Our feet may get a little wet as we navigate our way around ponds (and over using beaver dams), creeks (jumping, rocks, logs), lakes (we will not be travelling on ice). There will be lots of elevation change and challenges.

Bring snacks, lunch, water. Hiking boots, trail crampons, snowshoes and headlamps are MANDATORY. At the trailhead we will evaluate conditions and determine whether we will wear, carry or leave  our snowshoes. DO NOT show up without the items above, you will not be allowed to participate. Hiking poles and gaitors are highly recommended.

Check the weather in advance and dress accordingly in layers.

There will be no dropouts and no dogs.

Registered participants are to arrive 15 minutes prior to the hike for briefing

Space is limited.

Dufferin Hi-Land Winter Badge Hike #1 of 4

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Dufferin Hi-Land, Map 20. Meet at BTC Rock Hill parking lot on 1st Line EHS, Mulmur, 300 metres south of 10 Sideroad/County Rd 17.

Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage; Helen Bailey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 8 or 9.5 km

Description

We will hike the Main Trail to the Oliver Creek Loop, returning by way of Moss Haven Side Trail and Main Trail. Option to continue across 1st Line to Rock Hill loop. Lots of hills, streams and crevices. Dress for winter conditions. Snowshoes and/or icers required. Hike leaders will contact registered hikers a day or two before the hike to advise on trail conditions and any weather alerts. Bring water, snacks and lunch.

Car Hike: Mono Cliffs

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Mono Cliffs Prov. Park, Map 19

Hike Leader(s): Al Brown Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 8 Km

Description

This will be a loop winter hike through the Park starting at the Mono Community Centre. The terrain is variable and mostly flat. The hike will take approximately 3 hours and may be shortened depending on weather. After the hike those interested are invited to stop for refreshments in the area.

Bring snow shoes if you have them and icers.

To get to the meeting point drive north on Hwy 10 past Orangeville to County Road 8 (at Camilla). Turn right and take the Road 8 into Mono Centre. The parking area is just before the Community Centre on your right. Parking is free.

Memorial Forest

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Snowshoe Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking area at the west end of Young’s Dr., east of Km 103.3 – map 32 edition 31

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, There might be icy and slippery sections.
Distance: 5+ km

Description

Looping via Memorial Forest, Merle Gunby Side Trails and Main Trail providing great views of Jones Falls where we can have a light snack. If you are unable to register please contact the hike leader @ 416-848-8818.

CANCELLED - Urban Walk: Theatre Hike - Humber River/Swansea

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps):

Meet at 3 PM at the bus Route #79 stop at south east corner of Scarlett Road and Eglinton West.

Hike Leader(s): Miriam Stevens Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 9-10 km

Description