Hike Schedule

Car Hike: Forks Of The Credit

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Forks of the Credit Provincial Park, Map 15, Ed 30

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly
Distance: 8 Km

Description

This hike is a repeat of one I did last fall only shorter. This will be an easy winter hike, hopefully with some snow. Bring your icers.

Starting at Mississauga Road we will follow the Elora Cataract Trailway into the Forks of the Credit Park and complete a loop hike through the park, returning along the Trailway to the meeting point. After the hike those inclined are invited to join me for coffee or tea at the Higher Ground coffee shop in Belfountain.

To get to the meeting point go north on Mississauga Road through Belfountain. Continue about 2 km to where the Elora Cataract Trailway crosses Mississauga Road. There is parking on both sides of the road. Beware of no parking areas.

Sunday Social Hike - Snowshoe Clearview loop

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

Meet in the north-east corner of the parking lot at Home Depot on Highway 26 on the east side of Owen Sound.

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

Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: 2.8 km

Description

Carpool to snowshoe the Clearview Side Trail loop. Map 31. If you are unable to register, please contact Bill Snel at w.snel2@gmail.com or landline at (519) 470-0584. For those with the Exploring Sydenham book, this is hike 17 and has a secret to be found.

9:00 Welland Canals Hikes #2 and #3 Woodend and Sobey's Parking lot

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):

1. Sobey’s Parking lot, Glendale Ave, St. Catharines N43.136490 W79.216689
2. Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Rd , NOTL N43.143377 W79.167212

Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: First hike: 8.5 km Second Hike: 9 km

Description

We will complete Hikes #2 and #3 of the new Welland Canals Badge series .  We will meet at Sobey’s Parking lot at 9:00 and complete the loopish hike.  We will then move our vehicles to the start point for the next hike, which is Woodend parking lot on Taylor Rd      

Sobey’s Hike:  9 km

Woodend hike  8.5 km

Please refer to the Badge section of the NBTC website for information about all 4 hikes and the required pictures.

Mount Nemo Hiking Trails from Walkers Line

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Conservation Halton parking area on the west side of Walkers Line.
Directions to meeting place: Drive the QEW-403 to Walkers Line, exit and drive north on Walkers Line for 13.2 km. The Mt. Nemo Conservation parking lot is just beyond the intersection of Walkers Line and Side Rd 2.

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

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 8-9 km

Description

The hike begins with a strenuous, steep and rocky accent to the top of the escarpment. Expect uneven surfaces which may be slippery. Hiking boots and icers required. No running shoes. Hiking poles are recommended. Bring snack and beverage. No dogs please.
Please arrive at 9:45 for a 10:00AM departure. Register using the hiking schedule.
Cancellations the morning of the hike please call 905-257-6815.
Pre-pay and reserve parking at www.conservationhalton.ca

Lindenwood Loops

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Snowshoe Hike
Location (Google Maps): The Owen Sound Galaxy Theatre parking lot. Meet at the tall “Galaxy Centre” sign next to the traffic lights, or at the parking lot on Lindenwood Road.

Hike Leader(s): Franziska Edney Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing., Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: 8.7 kms, or less

Description

We will meet at Galaxy Theatre Parking for car pooling at 1:00 pm or at the Lindenwood Road Parking at 1:30 pm. We will hike the Lindenwood Loop plus the Lindenwood Pond Loop, if conditions allow and hikers are interested. There are no hills, but the full distance will make it a 2.5 hr hike or snowshoe hike.  Please bring water and snow shoes. If there is not much snow, bring your grippers. Please contact the hike leader if you have any questions at 519 379 2573, or if you are interested in car pooling. Map 33

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.

Mono Cliffs/Laidlaw and South Outlier Side Trails

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

Dufferin Hi-Land Section, Map 19. Meet at Mono Community Centre hiker parking area off of 2nd Line Mono at south end of Mono Centre village.

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Slippery Sections Likely, Moderate
Distance: Long hike: 5.6 km; Short: 2 km

Description

Both hikes will take the west arm of the Laidlaw Side Trail to the Main Trail. The short hike will return by way of the east arm of the Laidlaw Side Trail. The longer hike will continue on to the South Outlier Side Trial, returning by way of the Main Trail and the east arm of the Laidlaw Side Trail. Snowshoes or icers may be required. Bring water and snacks

Terra Cotta

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Winston Churchill Blvd., intersection with Caledon Trailway.
Driving direction: North on Highway 410, continue north on Highway 10, left on King Street, right on Winston Churchill Blvd; drive 1 kilometre to roadside parking on either side of the road.

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

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 12 km

Description

Will hike Terra Cotta Side Trail and main Bruce Trail. Bring water, snack, poles, icers
Dress according to weather, in layers.
Hike Leaders phone contact for the day of hike: 416-566-0503.

Wasaga Beach

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: 7 km

Description

This is a loop trail located near Wasaga Beach. Lots of hills and options to
take. This will be an exploration of some new trails to hike. Be prepared to explore the
variety within this hike. Bring a snack or lunch and water.

Winter Wednesday Walkers - Old Baldy

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet in the Grey Sauble CA parking lot, km 43.9, Map 26, Edition 3, at the end of the small section of road off Sideroad 7B. Do not attempt to drive up 7B from Grey Road 13, there is no winter maintenance. Instead access 7B from south of Kimberley – Grey Road 13 to Artemesia-Euphrasia Townline to 3rd Line A, then 7B.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Some steep sections
Length of Hike: Approx. 5 km

Description

This is a in and out hike with tremendous views from the heights of Old Baldy.  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.

Good Companions - Eastward and Return from Chedoke Golf Course

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

Chedoke Golf Course Parking Lot, Hamilton (See map below)

Hike Leader(s): Ted Bossence 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 and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 7.5 km

Description

We will head east from the Chedoke Golf Course parking lot along the radial line and then onto the Bruce Trail  (with some hills and one steep section) up the escarpment.  We will need to cross busy Beckett’s Drive/Queen Street Hill.  We  will then follow the Bruce Trail to the top of the escarpment and then descending to the city streets and return via the tree lined streets to the radial trail and the golf course parking lot.

Bring icers, water and a snack.  Walk will be cancelled in case of poor weather/driving conditions (please check your email the evening before).

Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time and we will start walking at 10:00 am sharp!  Please inform me by email at tedbossence@sympatico.ca if you cancel after the 4:00pm registration cut-off time on the Tuesday and by text at 905 334-8752 if you cancel the morning of the hike.

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
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: Moderate
Distance: ~ 6kms

Description

Hike the main and side trails around Jordan and Ball’s Falls. Bring hiking boots, water and icers. This hike qualifies for the Winter hiking badge. See the website for details. https://niagarabrucetrail.club/badges/

9:15 NOTL BLACK HISTORY SERIES - #1 of 4: Chloe Cooley and the Beginning of the End of Black Enslavement in Upper Canada

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

Veteran’s Memorial Park. Park on Veteran’s Lane, past tennis courts

Hike Leader(s): Karen Couch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6 km

Description

Since 1995, the government of Canada officially recognized February as Black History Month; a time when Canadians are invited to reflect, educate and engage in the ongoing fight against anti-Black racism and discrimination. During all the hikes in this series, you will learn about Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Black history. 

The link below will take you to a brief overview on this topic, by the Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Museum.

https://artsandculture.google.com/story/niagara-on-the-lake-s-black-history-niagara-historical-society-museum/-QXR3nRTdnmqJw?hl=en

**Wear extra warm clothing as we will be stopping several times.

**While the terrain is easy, consider bringing your walking sticks and/or footwear with micro spikes. Sidewalks and streets may be icy.

Please Note: Hikes are offered by volunteers who have committed to their own learning, to be able to offer informative and contemplative hike experiences. These hikes are opened to all and offered in a spirit of mutual learning and inclusion.

9:30 NOTL BLACK HISTORY SERIES - #1 of 4: Chloe Cooley and the Beginning of the End Black Enslavement in Upper Canada

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

Veteran’s Memorial Park. Park on Veteran’s Lane, past tennis courts

Hike Leader(s): Karen Couch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6 km

Description

Since 1995, the government of Canada officially recognized February as Black History Month; a time when Canadians are invited to reflect, educate and engage in the ongoing fight against anti-Black racism and discrimination. During all the hikes in this series, you will learn about Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Black history. 

The link below will take you to a brief overview on this topic, by the Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Museum.

https://artsandculture.google.com/story/niagara-on-the-lake-s-black-history-niagara-historical-society-museum/-QXR3nRTdnmqJw?hl=en

**Wear extra warm clothing as we will be stopping several times.

**While the terrain is easy, consider bringing your walking sticks and/or footwear with micro spikes. Sidewalks and streets may be icy.

Please Note: Hikes are offered by volunteers who have committed to their own learning, to be able to offer informative and contemplative hike experiences. These hikes are opened to all and offered in a spirit of mutual learning and inclusion.

CANCELLED Winter Coach Trip: Kawartha Nordic

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

Hike Leader(s): Martina Furrer, Duro Vukman, George Lennon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Description

Bus departs from 10 York Mills Rd at 8 AM. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. The bus waits for no one. 

Join us for a fantastic day of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing at Kawartha Nordic on the beautiful Canadian Shield. Bring some seeds and feed the chickadees. Snowshoers: Join Duro and George for a fun-filled guided snowshoe hike, or team up with some friends and explore the trails at your own pace. Skiers: Explore the forest on 46 km of trails groomed for classic and skate skiing. Keep your eyes peeled for deer. Classic ski and skate ski rentals available. Limited snowshoe rentals available so best to bring your own. If renting equipment, complete the rental form and bring it with you to the rental shop. Also, call ahead (705-931-5672) and the resort staff will have your rental package ready.

Coach fares must be paid online when you register. Trail fees will be collected in cash on the bus (please bring exact change; quarters, dimes and nickels will not be accepted). 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: Glasgow Village Whitchurch-Stouffville

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Glasgow Trail, Concession Road 2. Park in parking lot at the trail head

From Highway 404 turn right to Stouffville Rd, till to the end of road and turn left on York Durham line in About 1km turn right to Webb Rd. and turn right to Concession Road 2 ,you will see parking lot in 500 metres

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

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

Description

Approximately 5-hour hike, mostly flat, in the Uxbridge area

It is wintertime, please bring your icers, hiking poles, warm layers of clothing, boots, and hot drinks.

Some 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.

Dufferin Hi-Land Winter Badge Hike #3 of 4

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

Dufferin Hi-Land, Map 21. Meet at roadside parking on Prince of Wales Rd, about 1 km south of County Rd 21, where the Main Trail turns east from the road (Km 46.1).

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 7.2 km

Description

We will hike the Main Trail to Km 49.7 and back. The route features a large snowdrift at the top of Black Bank hill. Snowshoes will be required. Depending on conditions, icers may be required. Dress for winter conditions. Bring water, snacks and lunch. Hike leaders will contact all registered hikers a day or two before the hike to advise of trail conditions and any weather alerts.

Snowshoe Loop from 11th Line to Bayview Escarpment

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Snowshoe Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the north-east corner of the parking lot at Home Depot on Highway 26 on the east side of Owen Sound.

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: 5 kms

Description

We will be snowshoeing on a trail that leads west from the roadside parking on 11th Line and climbs up the escarpment.  The trail meets the main trail going north along the escarpment.  We return by descending through a wide (and safe) crevice to make our way back to our cars.  The trail offers great views from the top of the escarpment, as well lots of exercise climbing up and down the escarpment.  Hiking poles will be helpful on this outing.  Please note that this trail is a snowshoe only trail so if conditions do not permit snowshoeing, I will lead a hike at Bayview Escarpment.  You will be informed by email whether we are snowshoeing or hiking.  If you need more information or are unable to register, please call or text the leader at 647-918-4180.