Hike Schedule

Caledon End to End in 4 Days - January 14, 17, 21, 24 (Save January 25 in case of inclement weather)

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Caledon Hills
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): Caledon End to End in 4 Hikes – If one day has to be cancelled for inclement weather, the snow date will be January 25

Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: The distance will be approximately 20km per day

Description

Are you ready for some winter hiking? This group hike will be held over 4 days (2 Sundays and 2 Wednesdays) and will qualify you for the new Caledon 60th Anniversary badge as well as their new ETE badge and the Frosty Five Winter Badge. That’s three badges for one end to end. Caledon club is very generous to hikers! 😊
$10 for each badge for members.

Conditions may be difficult due to snow fall and/or icy conditions. You will need to bring icers for every outing and possibly snow shoes. Please ensure you are physically able to hike in possibly severe conditions and deep snow. Please be prepared to share in cutting trail, if needed.

Please dress in layers according to the weather forecast. Bring enough food and water for a long day of hiking. This is a car shuttle hike – please be prepared to share in the shuttling either to the hike start or driving the drivers back at the end of day.

Please arrive at the meeting spot at least 15 minutes ahead of time.

Snow/inclement weather date will be January 25 or you can make any missed days when it is convenient for you.

A schedule will be sent to all registered participants about a week prior to our start date.

Urban Walk; Wincott Wetland and Humber Creek to Scarlett Woods Golf Course via Humber River East Side

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): 125 metres west of Dixon Road & Islington Avenue intersection, south side at entrance to Wincott Park. If arriving early, meet me at the Tim Hortons inside the No Frills Plaza SE corner at 10 am to use the washrooms and to stay warm. We will leave the Tim Hortons at 10:20 to walk to Winicott Park entrance. If driving to the hike, park on Northcrest Road, assessable via Fenley Dr and Poynter Dr from Islington Ave. Follow the path around the pond to the entrance of the park at Dixon Road to meet the group. Transit users can come either via Islintgton Bus 37 from Islington Subway running every 11 minutes or via Lawrence West Bus 52 to Pearson Airport running every 12 minutes.

Hike Leader(s): Andrew Proczek Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat, Variable
Distance: 11.5 km

Description

Come join me for an original TBTC hike between two wetlands as we hike along Humber Creek, from Etobicoke eastward to the Humber River and Emmett Falls. To begin we’ll hike around Wincott Wetland and visit Briarcrest Manor which bore witness to the fall of the Avro Arrow during the Diefenbaker Era, a mystery speculated on to this day. From Emmett Falls we will hike north through Raymore Park, then across the Humber and South along Weston and Denison Roads and through Denison Park, St. John’s Cemetery on the Humber and along the trail to Scarlett Woods Golf Course. Jane St and Eglington Avenue, at roughly the 11.5 km mark, will be the official end of the hike. A 1.3 km loop extension into Eglington Flats and around Topham Pond will be offered on a repeat hike and on a warmer day.

Public Washrooms and warm-up facilities available at Valleyfield Rink (The West Way) at 3 km; and at the end of the hike at Scarlett Woods Golf Course Club House at 11 + km.

Dropouts available at various points during the hike with easy access to the TTC.

The route: https://onthegomap.com/s/brlhsnsh

Silent Moon Night Hike

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Night
Location (Google Maps):

Louth Conservation Area

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Fast, Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8 km

Description

Take in the Magical sights and sounds of Louth Conservation Area. Bring night light and dress for the weather . 5 night hikes to earn your badge

Numbers are limited due to Parking

Niagara ETE in Seven - New Stained Glass badge

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Event Hikes
Location (Google Maps): Jan 16: Meet at Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake, 43.1432995, -79.1672588, Carpool to the BTC Southern Terminus 14184 Niagara River Pkwy, Niagara-on-the-Lake, 43.1602848, -79.052315.
January 22 Meet at Decew House, Decew Rd Thorold. 43.1078074, -79.2498458. Carpool to Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake, 43.1432995, -79.1672588.
January 23: Meet at Roland Rd parking lot east of Effingham St 43.090278, -79.305073. Carpool to Decew House, Decew Rd Thorold. 43.1078074, -79.2498458
March 4: Meet at 3640 Glen Rd Jordan 43.139030, -79.373893. Carpool to Roland Rd parking lot east of Effingham St 43.090278, -79.305073.
March 5: Meet at 3774 Quarry Rd Beamsville, 43.142799, -79.458922. Carpool to 3640 Glen Rd Jordan 43.139030, -79.373893.
March 11: Meet at Ridge Road East & Thirty Road, Grimsby, ON 43.165938, -79.5151243. Carpool to 3774 Quarry Rd Beamsville, 43.142799, -79.458922
March 12: Meet at Grimsby Lions Club Pool 1 Elm St 43.193201, -79.565301. Carpool to Ridge Road East & Thirty Road, Grimsby, ON 43.165938, -79.5151243

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8 – 15k per day

Description

THIS HIKE SERIES WILL BE LED BY JACQUI VAN DYKE: vdyke0946@gmail.com (647) 231-0946

Meet time is 12:45 for 13:00 start. . This is a special series of 7 hikes to complete the Niagara section of the Bruce Trail. There will be a new accomplishment badge, included in the registration fee featuring the White-tailed deer – which has been designed by Joe Borges and will be made available on our last day. The White-tailed deer is common throughout Niagara. For this E2E in 7, we will be following the main trail east to west eventually finishing in Grimsby. Please note that you are signing up for the entire series of 7 hikes as a Group Hike. The section is approximately 85km so daily distances will be based on available parking. No dropout points have been established and therefore hikers who must drop out, will be responsible for their own transportation back to their vehicle. We will hike at a steady pace but there will be plenty of time to take pictures and to enjoy the flora and fauna of this beautiful but challenging section.

Again, this particular set of 7 hikes is intended to be Moderate.

Hikers will be expected to be wearing proper hiking boots and layered clothing with the expectation of hot and humid weather. Sufficient food and 2 litres of water for a full day of hiking is required as well as hiking poles (if you use them). Check the daily forcast and prepare for wet weather, as well. Bug spray is strongly suggested. Clothing adjustments, bio-breaks are as needed. Please let the sweep person know and they will wait for you. A morning break around 10am and a 10-15 minute on-trail lunch break will be scheduled. Car Shuttles and Missing Hikes

A maximum of 2 (of the 7) hikes can be self-completed as a result of scheduling challenges, but it is intended that this badge be earned while hiking as part of a group led by a certified hike leader.
Some parking locations require paid parking, and hikes that enter Niagara Parks. The fee for this E2E-in-7 does not include any parking/entry fees for hikers. These costs, where applicable, will be shared amongst all participants unless you have a parking or park pass.

Mount Nemo in the Winter

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the main Mount Nemo parking lot off from Guelph Line for a 1:30pm departure. We will hike the local trails for about 2 hours. Online Registration with Conservation Halton is required and fees required. Did you know that Bruce Trail members can get a discounted park pass? Dress for the weather, bring icers, water and optional snack. We may go somewhere for a coffee or hot chocolate after for those who wish to join in.

Hike Leader(s): Paul Toffoletti 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
Distance: 7km

Description

Niagara Winter End to End #3 Glen Road to Roland Road

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Parking Lot at Roland Road. Car Pool to Glen Road

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 13 kms

Description

We will be car pooling, Bring Icers and poles. No dogs. To earn your Niagara Winter End to End badge, it must be completed between December 21, 2022  to  March 21, 2023.
Because of the potential for bad winter trail conditions we have broken this e2e into 6 hikes rather than 5