Hike Schedule

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: 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.

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: 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.

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

Sunday Social Hike - Snowshoe in the Derby Forest

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Snowshoe Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Parking at the north end of Georgian Bluffs Concession 3 Derby, north of km 98.7 (Map 32)

Hike Leader(s): Bill Snel Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing.
Distance: 5 km

Description

We will snowshoe one of the 3 trails that vary between 2 and 5 km depending on conditions. For more information contact Bill Snel at w.snel2@gmail.com or call landline (519) 470-0584. If unable to register phone the hike leader. For those with the Exploring Sydenham book, this is loop 26 but does not have any secrets.

Car Hike: Iroquoia Winter E2E 3/6

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Km 38.6, 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
Distance: 20 km

Description

Third hike in the winter E2E series. We will car shuttle to km 58.8, Sydenham Lookout and hike back. Please bring icers, snowshoes and 2 litres of water. Hike date may changed due to bad winter conditions. Come 15 minutes early. Hikers are expected to move at a pace of 4.5 km per hour. Covid 19 regulations are expected to be followed.

CANCELLED Great Esker & Duff Pit Side Trails in Silver Creek

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Meet where the Bruce Trail Eighth Line Side Trail meets the Eighth Line North of Georgetown

Hike Leader(s): Victoria Best Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery Sections Likely, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 12 km

Description

Hike the Great Esker and Duff Pit Side Trails.
The hike distance will be reduced if hiking conditions are poor. Dress appropriately for the weather and for slippery trail conditions and rocks. Bring food and water, hiking boots, icers, and no dogs please.
Directions to Meeting Place: From where Trafalgar Road merges with Hwy 7 in Georgetown, drive north 3.4 km and then turn right onto 22 Side Rd and then left on Eighth Line. Continue along Eighth Line until you see the blue blazes for the Eighth Line Side Trail. Note: you can not access the meeting place driving south on Eighth Line from the 27 Side Rd because it is closed in the winter.
Please arrive at 9:45 for hike start time of 10:00 AM. Register using the hiking schedule. Cancellations the morning of the hike please call 905-257-6815.

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 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, Icers and dress for the weather

9:15 Short hike, Pelham Road, Short Hills

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps): Pelham Road entrance, Short Hills Provincial Park

Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 kms

Description

Hike the main and side trails of Short Hills Provincial Park.  Bring hiking boots, icers and water.

Forest Bathing Hike at Scotsdale Farm and Learn About the Indigenous Village 1550 - 1580

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): The hike departs from the parking lot at Scotsdale Farm (north of km 29.8, BTC Ref Guide Map 13). Enter Scotsdale Farm from Trafalgar Rd., 1.7 km northwest of Highway 7.

Hike Leader(s): Janice McClelland Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8 km

Description

This Forest Bathing walk begins on the Bennet Heritage Trail at Scotsdale Farm. We cross the Snows Creek pond and subsequently Owl Creek, close to the site of an Indigenous (Attiwonderonk) village from 1550 – 1580. Hike leader will briefly present further info learned about the village. Our trail then follows Owl Creek. Lunch break at a scenic spot along the Creek. We peacefully return via the Bennet Heritage Trail, the Maureen Smith Side Trail and the forested main Bruce Trail. Please bring water and a lunch.  (Icers may be helpful depending on ice/snow conditions.)

Riverside Woods Nature Trail

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Caledon Hills Section, Map 18 (Edition 31)
Parking at the end1st Line EHS, off 5th sideroad

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 4.5 km; Short Hike: 2.2 km

Description

This is a beautiful new trail in the Caledon Hills Section consisting of 3 side trails, Goodyear Sidetrail, Uplands Sidetrail and Rushing River Sidetrail.  Approximately 4.5 km. Please bring your icers, poles, snowshoes (weather depending) and a snack.