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CANCELLED: Winter Coach Trip, Arrowhead Provincial Park
8:00 AM-6:30 PM
01/06/2024
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/winter-coach-trip-arrowhead-provincial-park-2/
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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Arrowhead Provincial Park
Hike Leader(s): Martina Furrer, Roland Mark, Celia Ho Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Description

Cancelled due to lack of snow and a low number of registrants.
No trail fees at Arrowhead! Bus cost includes park admission.
Bus departs 10 York Mills Rd at 8:00 AM and Major Mackenzie Dr and HWY 400 Park and Ride at 8:20 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 winter fun at Arrowhead Provincial Park. For information about trail conditions visit: https://www.ontarioparks.com/skireport. For information about the park visit: https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/arrowhead. Join Roland and Celia for a guided snowshoe hike, or enjoy self-guided skiing on trails groomed for classic and skate skiing. After skiing or snowshoeing spend some time ice skating (if open) in the forest.
There are no food services in the park. Pack water/tea and lunch.
Ski and snowshoe rentals available.
Coach fares and park admission must be paid online when you register. Masks are mandatory on the bus.
A Winter Toronto E2E - Fundraiser Hike for the Limehouse Arch Stained Glass Badge
8:15 AM
01/06/2024
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/a-winter-toronto-e2e-fundraiser-hike-for-the-limehouse-arch-stained-glass-badge/
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This is a Multi-Day Hike
You are signing up for the following dates and times:

2024-01-06 at 08:15
2024-01-13 at 08:15
2024-01-20 at 08:15
Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Toronto
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): Toronto section E2E Led by Dave Salt
Hike Leader(s): Dave Salt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: Varies each day – section is just under 50km in total
Description

This is a fundraiser hike and end to end of the Toronto section in 3 outings. There are no refunds. After the finish, you will earn the special Toronto stained glass badge. You are registering for 3 days, January 6, 13 and 20th.
Hikers will need to complete the three hikes with the leader but are allowed to miss one hike and make it up on their own before the last scheduled hike. Please keep a log of the missed hike and give it to the leader on the last day.
The fee goes towards supporting the Toronto Bruce Trail Club, which in turn supports the mission of the Bruce Trail Conservancy “preserving a ribbon of wilderness, for everyone, forever”.
Registration for this hike is limited to members of the Bruce Trail Conservancy.
This hike is intended to be Moderate (4k per hour). Register only if you are capable of sustaining this pace for the day over a varied rocky & snowy terrain.
Hikers are expected to follow the COVID 19 guideline and stay home if they have symptoms.
Hikers may choose to wear masks.
Arrive 15 minutes early, wear sturdy footwear, ice cleats, proper layers for winter weather, always carry ID cards, bring 2 litres of water, bring your own first aid kit.
Something warm to drink at our lunch break would be a good idea!
Hikers should anticipate winter conditions – boots, icers, poles, gators, layered clothing, water, snacks, lunch, first aid kit. We will take turns shuttling from meeting place to trailhead each day and a driver will need to take the shuttle drivers back to their car at the end of the hike. We will meet each day at 8:15 and shuttle to trailhead – hikers should arrive 15 minutes early to ensure ready to leave at 8:30. Anticipate most hikes will take approx 5-6 hours including lunch and snack breaks.
Please ensure you are physically able to manage the pace, distance and potential wintery conditions & temperatures of this hike before registering. Refunds are not allowed. Your fee includes the badge.
The hike leader may change a hike date due to inclement winter conditions.
Location:Day-1: (Google Maps): Km 17.4, Fourth Line. East side of the road. Coordinates N 43.615163,W 79.975157
Distance:17.4
Day-2: km 32.2 east side of 8th 8th line, at 27th sideroad intersection. Coordinates N 43.686276, W 79.975578
Day-3: km 48.3 on Boston Mills Rd, west of Mississauga Rd intersection. Coordinates N 43.750866 W 79.951452
Great Niagara Circle Route #5 Miller to Niagara Falls
8:30 AM-1:00 PM
01/06/2024
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/great-niagara-circle-route-5-miller-to-niagara-falls/
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps):
Meet at Aerocar Parking Lot Niagara Falls. Car Pool to Niagara Boulevard and Miller Road,
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 14.3
Description
The Greater Niagara Circle Route badge is awarded to walkers who independently complete the Circle Route Trail i.e. Lock 1 Port Weller, along the Welland Canal to Port Colborne , following the Friendship Trail to Fort Erie, following the Niagara Recreational Parkway Trail to Niagara-on-the-Lake and following the Waterfront Trail to Port Weller.
Car Hike: Hike of 2 lakes King city 116
8:30 AM-1:30 PM
01/06/2024
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-hike-of-2-lakes-king-city-10/
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Hosting Club: Toronto, Dufferin Hi-Land
Location (Google Maps): Park along Fairfield Dr. or Dufferin Street. Gather at trail head on Dufferin Street.
Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 14-17KM
Description

We will hike in trails around Seneca lake and Mary Lake, pass by Eaton Hall and visit Pine farm where you can enjoy coffee, tea and apple pie during our snack time.
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.
Standing Rock-Singhampton Caves
9:00 AM
01/06/2024
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/metcalfe/
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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): Allison Thomas 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: 8.5
Description

Oarking at the Lower Pretty Ver parking lot, we will head out along the new reroute trail that will take us over to the Pretty River where we ill follow it to the Clearview Townline. We will ascend this very steep road to the 30/31 sideroad. Entering here we will have another significant climb weaving our way up to Standing Rock Side Trail where the trail becomes challenging up and over icy rock faces and through icy cracks and crevices. Be prepared for a difficult wet or icy climb dependent on the most recent weather conditions. Crampons a must. Snowshoes if weather permits. Once at the top we will close the loop. Bring a snack or lunch and water.
Map: 22/23 Edition 30 Pace: Medium
Car Hike; Awenda Provincial Park
9:30 AM-3:30 AM
01/06/2024
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-awenda-provincial-park/
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Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in front of Trail and Activity Center
Hike Leader(s): Roland Mark Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 14 to 16 km
Description

Hike will begin at 9:30 am. We’ll be staying mainly on the Bluff and Wendat Trails. We’ll head north on Brule Trail from the Trail Center to the Bluff Trail and turn eastward and hike to and around Kettle Lake and back to the Bluff Trail. Th hike will continue south alongtheu Bluff Trail and back to the Trail Center.
It will be cold and possibly windy this Saturday so please dress warmly and in layers. Bring a lunch, snacks and 2L of liquid for hydration.
Niagara Gorge, American side
9:30 AM-12:00 PM
01/06/2024
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/niagara-gorge-american-side/
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Whirlpool State Park, Niagara Falls, NY
Hike Leader(s): Marion Hanover Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 10km
Description

Let’s explore the Niagara gorge from the American side. Proper documentation needed to cross into the United States. I will arrange a car pool from St Catharines Glendale Carpool lot at 9:00am if there is an interested.
Woodford Escarpment Loop
1:30 PM-4:00 PM
01/06/2024
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/woodford-escarpment-loop-7/
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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): Franziska Edney 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: 3 kms
Description

This is a 3 km loop, taking us by an old lime kiln, through a forested area, over a creek, up and down a few hills and through crevices (which can be avoided). If interested, we can add another 1.5 kms and hike or snowshoe the crevice Springs Loop across the road. Poles are advised. Please remember that Woodford often has more snow than Owen Sound. It is a good idea to bring both, snow shoes and grippers. Map 30. Please contact the Leader, if you have questions or are not car pooling at 519 379 2573.