Hike Schedule

RESCHEDULED Bruce Trail Day: The Big Loop Bruce Trail Hike

Hosting Club: Peninsula
Category: Peninsula Blue Series
Location (Google Maps): Hope Bay Parking (next to Hope Bay Campground): 10 Hope Bay Rd, Wiarton, ON N0H 2T0

Hike Leader(s): Kathleen Stahlbaum Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely, Medium
Terrain: Difficult, Moderate
Distance: 9.5 km

Description

THIS HIKE HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20 DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER.

Everyone’s invited to join us in celebrating the Bruce Trail with the Big Loop Bruce Trail Hike where we’ll hike the Boundary Bluff and Hart’s Tongue side trails as well as some of Sydney Bay’s main trail through Neyaashiinigmiing. We’ll meander through the rich green woods and along steep, rocky talus slope interspersed with extraordinary vistas overlooking Sydney Bay and scenic views of the Bluffs from below. The fall views are sure to bring about a sense of wonder and awe!

In order to reduce the cost of parking at Cape Croker Park ($15 per vehicle), we will be meeting in the parking lot next to the Hope Bay Campground and carpooling to the Park to begin our hike. Depending on the group size & vehicle capacity, your individual cost for parking will be approximately $5.

This hike is for those looking for a more challenging trek in duration, distance and difficulty. Bring lots of water and a snack or light lunch as we’ll be out for 3-4 hours. Hiking boots and trekking poles are advised due to rocky, uneven, and sometimes-slippery terrain. This hike will run rain or shine.

10:00 Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery Hike and Wine Tasting Experience

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Park at Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery 3210 Staff Avenue, Jordan

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6k

Description

We will hike on the main trail from Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery through Louth Conservation Area and return back to Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery by 11:30. Upon return we will enjoy a private structured wine tasting led by one of the knowledgeable and friendly winery staff from 11:30 to 12:00 noon. The cost for the tasting experience is $12.00 per person. Please bring your $12.00 with you as I will collect it prior to the tasting to simplify the payment to Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery. Thank you.

Urban Walk; Bartley Smith Greenway

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps):

Bartley Smith Greenway

Hike Leader(s): Brian Rideout Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2-3 km/hr), Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 8.8 km

Description

Please join me Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Finch Station by 9:20 am at the turnstiles at the main entrance.  Note there is extended travel time to get to the trail head.

We will walk to the YRT terminal where we will take the VIVA Blue bus north to 16th Ave (departs 9:33 am).  At 16th Ave we will change to the YRT Rutherford 85 westbound.  The ETA for our destination at Keel St is 10:14 am.  VIVA / YRT takes the presto card.  For VIVA, scan the card before boarding the bus.  For YRT you can scan on the bus.

We will hike from Keele and Rutherford to Dufferin and Steeles for an estimated distance of 8.8 km. This includes Keffer Marsh.  The terrain is flat except for entering and leaving the ravines.
Please bring at least two liters of water and a light snack.  The trail can be muddy so waterproof footwear is recommended.  If the possibility of wet feet is an issue for you then you might want to sit this one out.

The pub stop after is at Montana’s west of Dufferin on Steeles.
Here is an online map of our route: Bartley Smith Greenway – https://onthegomap.com/s/vjskof0f

Note: Registration closes 48 hours before the start of the hike.