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- 29October 29, 2024
9:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/900-long-hike-wiley-road-short-hills-3/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
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 hikeBring Poles, Icers, snack, and dress for the weather
9:15 Short Hike - Short Hills Park, Pelham Rd
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-short-hills-park-pelham-rd-13/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Provincial Park, Pelham Rd parking lotHike Leader(s): Debbie Demizio Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~ 6kmsDescription
Hike the main and side trails in Shorthills Provincial Park. Bring hiking boots, water, sunscreen and bug spray. Please help prevent the spread of invasive species by cleaning your boots following the hike. Please check yourself for ticks following the hike.Caledon Hills Section in Six Hikes
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/caledon-hills-section-in-six-hikes-6/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.
Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 9:15 am at Boston Mills Road, southwest of km 48.4 in the Toronto Section. Shuttle to start on Creditview Road.Hike Leader(s): Elizabeth Ganong; Doris Harper Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 5.2 – 0.0 + 1.3 of Side Trail + 2.4 of Toronto = 8.9 km totalDescription
This is the last hike of the series and takes us through the Cheltenham Badlands as we make our way to the Toronto Section.Please be prepared to help with shuttling hikers at the beginning and at the end of the hike. Bring water and snacks. There will be a break. No dogs please. We will have a roadside celebration of the end-to-end as all local venues are closed on Tuesdays.
Participants who complete all 6 hikes with the co-leaders, Doris Harper and Elizabeth Ganong, will be eligible to purchase the 60th Anniversary End to End badge and the 60 for the 60th Anniversary badge from the hike leaders at the end of the 6th hike. Hike one, a few, or all 6 hikes. Join any hike, complete the rest on your own, and record the hikes in a log. Check the CHBTC website for submission details.
City View Park, Burlington, Map 9.
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/city-view-park-burlington-map-9-3/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): City View Park, Burlington.
From Highway 403 going west, turn right on Brant Street, left on Dundas Street, left on Kerns Rd., take second turn left into City View Park to the parking lot.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: 11 kmDescription
From City View Park will connect with main Bruce Trail and hike to Smokey Hollow waterfall, also hike Kings ST and Eric Best ST on the way. After snack break will trace back our steps and return to parking.
Bring water, snack for refreshment break at Smokey Hollow.
Dress for the weather.
Poles are recommended.Tuesday Hikes 20 Year Anniversary End-to-End - Hike 7
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/tuesday-hikes-20-year-anniversary-end-to-end-hike-7/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps):Dufferin Hi-Land Map 21, Km 40.7. Meet at roadside parking on Prince of Wales Rd, just south of 20 Sideroad, Mulmur. This location is best accessed from Centre Rd via 20 Sideroad or from the north from Dufferin Rd 21 via Prince of Wales Rd.
Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage;Julie Daley;Tony Evangelista;Inge Eckerich Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 6.9 km; Drop out at Km 36.8 can be arranged (3.0 km)Description
In 2004 a group of Dufferin Hi-Land BTC members began organizing Tuesday hikes. For their first venture, they hiked a 10 hike/10 week end-to-end series of the DH section. Join us as we recreate this series to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Tuesday hiking and recognize the pioneers who started it all.Hike 7 continues north beside the Pine River, then through the Provincial Fishing Reserve and Pine River Nature Reserve, continuing along 15 Sideroad and Prince of Wales Rd to parking at 20 Sideroad. We will car shuttle from 20 Sideroad back to Kilgorie.
Bring water and snacks.
Beaver Bites #8 of 8
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/beaver-bites-8-of-8/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): Park in the Epping/John Muir lookout parking lot km94.3, Map 27, ED 31
Hike Leader(s): Kristina Rettie Click here to contact the hike leader.
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Some rocky footing, Some steep sections, Strenuous
Length of Hike: 12.5kmDescription
This is the final hike in this series. If you have joined me in all 8 hikes you will qualify for the Beaver Bites Badge ($10/$12) If you have missed any hikes you can make them up on your own and submit your log when you are ready.This hike will take us through Epping Lookout Side Trail, Beaver Pond Side Trail and Sligo Side Trail.
Add on – Mushroom Hunter Badge. Let’s go hunting for mushrooms and other fungi. The magic of the search is in the slowing down and noticing. From the forest floor to trunks of trees, keep a keen eye out as you search for a minimum of 20 different varieties of fungi.
Bring a snack and water
Please no dogs
Text Kristina @ 519-410-9077 for morning of cancellations.
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.
- Personal Protective Equipment:
- Hikers may choose to wear masks
Transportation
It is the Bruce Trail Conservancy’s current policy that car shuttles are allowed. It is at the discrepancy of individual hike leaders to make that decision.
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.
SWANS Leisurely Hike at Cape Chin
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/swans-leisurely-hike-at-cape-chin-2/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Peninsula
Category: Birding
Location (Google Maps): leave from 388 Cape Chin Rd N to Cape Chin pointHike Leader(s): Tamara Wilson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 3 kmDescription
This is a fair weather hike and will be cancelled if raining. Participants will meet up at 9:45am at 388 Cape Chin Rd N. Participants will leave at 10am and carpool 3 km to the Cape Chin, stopping along the way to discuss restoration activities on the Maple Cross Nature Reserve at Cape Chin. At the Cape Chin house, photos will be taken. For those that cannot hike the 3 km return to the cars, they will drive back and leave the property. For those that are able, Tamara will lead the group on a hike back to the cars for a 3 km at a leisurely pace.CANCELLED - 60 for the 60th Anniversary Badge Hike Series - #9 of 10
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/60-for-the-60th-anniversary-badge-hike-series-9-of-10/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: General
Location (Google Maps): 7th Line parking area located off 7th Line, immediately east of Airport Rd.; km 43.3, Map 18.Hike Leader(s): Marilyn Ross 416-895-8254 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6 kmDescription
Join Marilyn, Louise and Joyce on this 2 hour, 6 km hike which is the 9th in the series of hikes for the new “60 for the 60th Anniversary” badge. We will hike south towards Hwy 9 and back. Hike one, a few, or all 10 hikes. Join any hike and make up the rest on your own as long as a record is kept of their hikes to submit on completion to obtain their badge. Participants who complete all 10 hikes will be eligible to purchase the “60 for the 60th” badge.
Bring poles, and hydration.Urban Walk: Valley View Park Thornhill
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/urban-walk-valley-view-park-thornhill-28/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
Sycamore Dr. is 3blocks south of highway 7 and 2 blocks north of John Street, parking lot is across plaza of Dollarama and Star boxHike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot)
Distance: 7-8 kmDescription
We will explore Valleyview and Maple view parks, and walk along German Mill Creek, for 7-8 km. Difficulty Level: 2 (Moderate) - Each hiker joining a Bruce Trail Club organized hike must perform a self-screening check before hiking.