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- 08January 8, 2024
9:00 am Side Trail Challenge #9 - Jordan Hollow, Jim Rainforth, Mountainview, Beamsville Bench, Angel
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/900-am-side-trail-challenge-9-jordan-hollow-jim-rainforth-mountainview-beamsville-bench-angel/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Park at Jordan Hollow parking lotHike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 9 kmsDescription
This is a loop hike.
Park at Jordan Hollow parking lot. Take Jordan Hollow Side Trail until it reaches main trail. Go left on the Main Trail and continue to km 56.0 where the trail crosses 19th Street.
Shortly after, take the Jim Rainforth ST until it reconnects with the Main Trail. Turn right on Main Trail and follow it back to where it meets Jordan Hollow Side Trail. Take the Side trail back to the parking lot.We will then drive to Mountainview Conservation Area parking Lot (km 73.5) N 43.157888º, W 79.497415º and follow the main trail until it meets Mountainview ST. Take Mountainview ST until it ends at main trail. Turn right onto Main Trail until it meets Beamsville Bench ST. Take Beamsville Bench ST until it meets Angel ST. Take Angel
ST out and back. Turn left back onto Beamsville Bench ST and follow it until it meets the main trail. Go left on main trail and follow it back to parking lot.Participate in all 9 scheduled hikes in the NBTC Side Trail Challenge or hike the side trails on your own. Submit your photos to collect the NBTC Side Trail badge. Badges will be awarded at Angel’s Gate Winery to those hikers that have completed all 9 hikes. Please bring $10 for your badge.
Westfield Village Hike-Rockton- on their new trails
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/westfield-village-hike-rockton-on-their-new-trails/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Westfield Heritage Village 1049 Kirkwall Rd, Rockton, ON L0R 1X0Hike Leader(s): Cathie Green Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 8-10kmsDescription
Westfield is a Heritage Village and Conservation Area with an hour drive from Cambridge/Kitchener and Hamilton. They have added some new trails–all flat so a good beginner level hike or for those who want an easier hike at the start of the week. We will meet at Westfield Village parking lot-free to HCA passholders-$11.00 per vehicle if not a member-according to their website
We will hike around the back of the village through the forest and over the covered bridge to the train station and then do a circular hike through the sugar bush and Westfield trails returning back through the main street of the pioneer village
Bring Icers-bound to be icy patches, Wear appropriate clothing for the weather conditions, water, snack, hiking pole, hiking/ winter boots . Any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at cathiekygreen@gmail.com or text me at 416-931-2095
- 09January 9, 2024
Urban Walk: Valley View Park Thornhill
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/urban-walk-valley-view-park-thornhill-2/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!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 KMDescription
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
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Location (Google Maps):
Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 10kmDescription
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
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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 kmsDescription
Hike the main and side trails of Short Hills Provincial Park. Bring hiking boots, icers and water.
Nashville Conservation Reserve
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Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): The Nashville Conservation Reserve is located in Vaughan. From Highway 50(Queen St.) and King Street, in Bolton, head east on King St. for 1.9 km, turn right and drive on Albion Vaughan Rd for 3.9 km. Turn left and follow Kirby Rd. for 2.4 km to Huntington Rd. Parking is on the west side of the road 300 m north of Kirby Rd. and Huntington Rd. intersection, immediately past the Humber River bridge.
For carpooling meet at Party City (4th Ave. at Highway 10 in Orangeville) at 8:30 am.Hike Leader(s): Tony Evangelista, Les Babbage, Inge Eckerich, Julie Daley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Easy
Distance: Long Hike 7 km Short Hike 4 kmDescription
We will hike westward on the main trail for 3.5 km and return to the cars using the same route. The short hike will turn around after 2 km.Bring snacks and water. Icers may be needed. Poles are recommended.
Optional refreshment stop in Bolton after the hike.
Halton Regional Forest - CANCELLED
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/halton-regional-forest-6/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Parking at: 10 Side Road and 4th Line Nassagaweya (trail entrance to Halton Regional Forest).
From Highway 401 West, turn right (north) on Guelph Line, right on 10 Side Rd. The road bends northwards and becomes 4th Line Nassagaweya; roadside parking at the bend.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 kmDescription
Will hike trails in Halton Regional Forest and Hilton Falls Conservation Area; beautiful trails are relatively flat with some rocky parts. Snack break at Hilton Falls, possibly around fire pit.
Bring water, snack and a warm drink of your choice.
Dress according to weather, poles are recommended, icers may be required if there is snow on the ground.
Hike leader cell phone: 416-566-0503 (note that reception in hiking area is usually poor, leave a messages to callback)
During winter, check your email before leaving about 7:30 am for any last minute update due to weather conditions. - 10January 10, 2024
8:30 Niagara Winter End to End #2 Kinsman Park to Glen Road
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Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet Parking Area Glen Road Carpool to Kinsmen Park Frost Rd Beamsville.Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 13.2 kmsDescription
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 5Nottawasaga Lookout
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/nottawasaga-lookout-3/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!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 footingDescription
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
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/toronto-fundraiser-e2e-3-hikes/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hike open to BTC Members only.
This is a Multi-Day Hike
You are signing up for the following dates and times:
2024-01-10 at 09:00
2024-01-17 at 09:00
2024-01-24 at 09:00Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Km 17.4, Fourth Line. East side of the road. Coordinates N 43.615163,W 79.975157Hike Leader(s): Smadar junkin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Rocky, Variable
Distance: 17.4 kmDescription
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
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/winter-wednesday-walkers-kolapore-east/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!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 returnDescription
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
- 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/ - If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, stay home.
Other Guidelines
- Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the hike.
- 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. - Always carry I.D. and your health card.
- 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.
- Bring sunscreen and insect repellent (for spring and summer hikes).
- Bring your own first aid kit.
- Please leave dogs at home.
- Each hiker joining a Bruce Trail Club organized hike must perform a self-screening check before hiking.
- 11January 11, 2024
Car Hike: Iroquoia winter E2E, hike 1/6
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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Grimsby Lions Community Pool, Elm street, N 43.193201,W 79.565301Hike Leader(s): Smadar Junkin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Challenging, Variable
Distance: 22 kmDescription
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
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/urban-walk-valley-view-park-thornhill-3/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!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 KMDescription
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
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Location (Google Maps):
Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 10kDescription
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
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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: 6kDescription
Hike the main and side trails around Jordan and Ball’s Falls. Bring hiking boots, water and icers.
To the Falls and Back
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Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Halton Agreement ForestHike Leader(s): Anne Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: Approx. 9 km.Description
This forest is a wonderful area in which to hike. There are numerous hiking trails and also mountain bike trails which are suitable for hiking too. We happily share the trails. Meet at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start at the corner of Tenth Sideroad and Nassagaweya Fourth Line. There is plenty of roadside parking. Bring water, a snack, icers and poles if using. We will use both hiking and biking trails to reach Hilton Falls and then return via a different route.
Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.com. Please text or email leader if cancelling the day of the hike.