Hike Schedule

Car Hike: Hockley Valley Provincial Park

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Hockley Valley Nature Reserve, Map 18. To reach the meeting point, drive north on Hwy 10 from Orangeville and turn right onto Hockley Road. Continue approximately 5 km east until you see the parking area on your left, directly across the road from the Black Birch restaurant.

Hike Leader(s): Dylan “Lana” Hubbard Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 15 km

Description

Join us for a 14 km hike through the Nature Preserve, known for being one of the most challenging and hilly sections of the Bruce Trail. Get ready for a workout, After the hike, those interested are welcome to join me at the Hockley Valley Resort for refreshments.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment. This hike is an 2SLGBTQIA+ safe space, and everyone is welcome to join us!

Celebrate Bruce Trail Day with an EASY DOES IT HIKE

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Leisurely
Location (Google Maps): Niagara College Garden Nursery parking lot, Taylor Road, Niagara-on-the-lake

Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 3Km

Description

Time: 9am to 10:15am. It’s approximately one hour, 3 km hike. Gentle hikers and school aged children accompanied with an adult are very welcome. Please, wear sturdy shoes for our walk around the Wetland path, time permitting, we’ll walk a little on the main path. Please stay after the hike and join us with a light refreshment. We will have a displays of things to know and do on the Niagara Bruce Trail.

Bruce Trail Day Car Hike

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Limehouse Conservation Area

Hike Leader(s): Lindita Kalo 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), Rocky, Variable
Distance: 10-12km

Description

Annual Bruce Trail Day Hike, lets celebrate with hiking, the Bruce Trail, and the Niagara Escarpment. Meet at Limehouse parking lot N 43.632448,W 79.973355 We will start our hike south of Limehouse on the main Bruce trail and hike up from Canada Goose side trail to end at Limehouse. You will have the opportunity to visit the Toronto Club’s Bruce Trail Day drop-in event at the Limehouse Community Hall after the hike. Refreshment and snacks will be available.

Bruce Trail Day: Longer Hike

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

Niagara College Garden Nursery, Taylor Road, Niagara-on-the-lake (near the Outlet Collection at Niagara Mall and White Oaks Conference Resort and Spa, just off the QEW)

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Fast
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8 km

Description

Join us on Bruce Trail Day for a longer hike in the beautiful natural environment of Niagara.  The theme for Bruce Trail Day is BRUCE TRAIL FOR ALL. This hike celebrates the unifying and connecting power of nature to bring us all together.

We will take trails around Woodend towards fireman’s Park and then enjoy light food and drinks as part of the Bruce Trail Day celebration.

This hike is suitable for experienced hikers, or anyone who wants to explore the trails at a faster pace. The terrain is a mix of relatively flat trail around the wetlands and some rocky path with some ups and downs on the Bruce Trail.

Advance registration is encouraged, but it is also possible to show up and register on-site.  Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled hike time to check in with the hike leaders. We will meet by the Niagara college greenhouse.

Riverside Woods - Forest Bathing & Historical hike

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): BTC Reference Guide – Map 18. From the 5 Side Road, Mono, take the 1st Line north to the Bruce Trail Parking Lot at 713377 1st Line.

Hike Leader(s): Janice McClelland Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 3.2 km

Description

In the spirit of Forest Bathing, we will quietly hike, absorbing the sights and sounds of nature as we go.  At midpoint, we will pause to learn about the history of a stone house, built in 1857 and still standing!  Then quietly return to our start point. This hike is the first of a series of guided hikes along Bruce Trail Side Trails, and other activities, on Oct 6th, as part of the Caledon Hills Bruce Trail Club celebration of Bruce Trail Day 2024.

Bus Hike: Bruce Trail Day - CANCELLED

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Toronto Section – Jim Vanderleck Side Trail/Main Trail to Limehouse Conservation Area

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales, David Rowney Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2-3 km/hr)
Terrain: Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot)
Distance: 12 km

Description

Join us for the annual Bruce Trail Day event as we celebrate the Niagara Escarpment and Bruce Trail while promoting one of Ontario’s greatest assets to the community at large. On this “School Bus Hike” from Toronto we will hike the Jim Vanderleck Side Trail to where it meets the main Bruce Trail then continue northwards into the  Limehouse Conservation Area (home of the “Hole In The Wall”, limestone kilns, and the stone arch bridge featured on the Toronto Club’s fundraiser End-2-End badge).  There will be an optional dropout at approximately 6.6 km where hikers will have the option to be taken directly to the Limehouse Community Hall to view the exhibits and speak with the volunteers at the Toronto Club’s Bruce Trail Day drop-in event. Refreshments and snacks will be available. Those wishing to hike further will continue on the Bruce Trail into the Limehouse Conservation area to end the Limehouse Community Hall where they will also have the opportunity to visit the drop-in event before the bus returns to York Mills. In the spirit of our theme of  “A Sense Of Belonging” everyone is invited to join us on this hike in the prime hiking season on this special day and non-members will pay the discounted member bus fare of $25 Adults/$10 Children Under 12.  Allowing for the later TTC subway opening the bus departure time from York Mills will be a convenient 9:30 AM. Though some uneven surfaces and roots/rocks underfoot can be expected (hiking boots recommended), this route has been chosen to bypass the rockier, more technical, parts of the Toronto Section making the Difficulty Level 1/2 (Easy to Intermediate). TBTC Bus Hikes go rain or shine. No refunds are given unless the club cancels the hike due to insufficient registration or hazardous travel conditions.

Bruce Trail Day - 9:30am Nature Hike

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Niagara College – Meet near the NC Greenhouse

Hike Leader(s): Helen Hermansen Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~5km

Description

NATURE HIKE

Join us on Bruce Trail Day for a Nature Hike to learn more about the biodiversity along the Niagara Escarpment.  We will explore the trails throughout the Wetland Ridge and Woodend Trails

Hiking boots and poles are recommend as the terrain is rocky in sections.

Car Hike:: Bruce trail day hike

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): We will meet at Tim Hortons on Hwy 25 North of Milton (3025 James Snow Parkway)

Hike Leader(s): Makhan Dhesi Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2-3 km/hr)
Terrain: Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Variable
Distance: 8km

Description

We will hike about 8 km to enjoy nature on the lower end of the Toronto section then join the Bruce trail day celebration at Limehouse. For more information about the Bruce Trail Day see listing for bus hike

*HIKE CANCELLED* Youth Hiking Program Launch - Discovery Hike - GSCA to Inglis Falls

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

Meet in the parking lot behind the Grey-Sauble Conservation Authority head office.
237897 Inglis Falls Road, Owen Sound

Hike Leader(s): Jeannine Kralt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: 4 km

Description

Help to welcome SBTC’s Youth Hiking Program with a hike from GSCA to Inglis Falls. With a leisurely pace this hike is suitable for families and new hikers, and will generally follow the main trail from the Conservation Authority to Inglis Falls and back. On Discovery Hikes we see what we can find along the way. Topics may include geology, history, or plants and animals depending on what we find. Participants can feel free to point things out or ask questions as we explore along the trail. We’ll check out how this stretch of trail differs now as compared to other seasons.

Anyone under 16 must be joined by an adult for this hike. Youth under 18 may be unaccompanied if a parent or guardian has contacted the Hike Leader.

There are some uphill portions along this hike (we’ll take our time), and there may be some slippery or mucky patches depending on conditions. Wear comfy, trail-appropriate shoes (runners are fine), bring a snack, and look forward to checking out the Sydenham River Valley in autumn! Unfortunately dogs can not attend these guided hikes.

Carpooling may be available, upon request. Please click the link or send a note to YouthHikingCoordinator@sydenhambrucetrail.ca to get in touch if you have any questions, or are having difficulty with registration.

Bruce Trail Day: Welcome Hike

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

Niagara College Garden Nursery, Taylor Road, Niagara-on-the-lake (near the Outlet Collection at Niagara Mall and White Oaks Conference Resort and Spa, just off the QEW)

Hike Leader(s): Angela Lytle Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 4 km

Description

Join us on Bruce Trail Day for a hike in the beautiful natural environment of Niagara.  The theme for Bruce Trail Day is BRUCE TRAIL FOR ALL. This hike celebrates the unifying and connecting power of nature to bring us all together.

We will take a hike together on trails around Niagara College, and then enjoy light food and drinks as part of the Bruce Trail Day celebration.

This hike is suitable for new hikers, or anyone who wants to explore the trails at a moderate pace. The terrain is a mix of relatively flat trail around the wetlands and some rocky path with some ups and downs on the escarpment along the Bruce Trail.

Note that it is not suitable terrain for anyone with significant mobility challenges due to rocky sections of the path and the elevation associated with crossing the escarpment – the Easy Does it Hike on the schedule for Bruce Trail Day would be a more suitable option.

This is one of a series of “Welcome Hikes” that invite first time/new hikers to try out the trail, enjoy an organized hike experience and learn more about the Niagara Bruce Trail club.

We especially welcome folks who are joining via the CANOO App.

Children are welcome with a guardian.

Important note: Those hiking for the first time on the Bruce Trail can earn the special “My First Hike” badge by participating in this hike.  You can expect to develop a passion for badges after this!

In order to be comfortable on the hike, please:

• Wear comfortable, hiking shoes or boots (rocky terrain and some mud is possible)
• Comfortable clothing, be prepared for weather changes
• Carry water for drinking
• A hat and insect repellent
• Hiking poles are recommended for going up and down the escarpment on the trails

Advance registration is encouraged, but it is also possible to show up and register on-site.  Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled hike time to check in with the hike leaders. We will meet by the Niagara college greenhouse.

Bruce Trail Day! Eugenia Falls out and about – all welcome!

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet in the Eugenia Falls Conservation Area parking lot in the centre of the village of Eugenia, turn west off County Rd. 13 onto Pellisier St. Follow the road down into the parking lot. 43.592859 -79.980456
Free parking for Bruce Trail Day.

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Some steep sections, Some rocky footing
Length of Hike: Approx. 3km

Description

Join us for a short hike in and around Eugenia Falls.  Great views of the falls and Cuckoo Valley! Learn about the Bruce Trail Conservancy “Preserving a ribbon of wilderness, for everyone, forever.”  Wear sturdy shoes.

BMBTC Music Hike @ Nottawasaga Bluffs

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Organized Hike
Location (Google Maps): Nottawasaga Bluffs

Hike Leader(s): Rob Johnston Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing

Description

Everyone’s invited to celebrate our Annual Music Hike and Bruce Trail Day on Sunday, October 6!

This year, we are combining our popular Annual Music Hike with Bruce Trail Day. Join us for this FREE event as you explore the Bruce Trail while listening to live music stations along the trail and discover the amazing variety of life along the Niagara Escarpment. Learn about our year-round hiking programs, volunteer opportunities, and what we are doing to preserve a ribbon of wilderness in southern Ontario from Niagara to Tobermory.

The event will run from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The hike is self-directed. You can arrive when you want and hike at your own pace. There will be volunteers to help point the way. The first round of musicians will play from 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, and the second round will play from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

Everyone is welcome! We invite music lovers, nature lovers, hikers of all levels, and anyone wanting to venture onto the Bruce Trail for the first time, or the hundredth time, to join us. The main trail from the parking lot to the lookout is seasonally accessible for those with reduced mobility. Other trails in the area are challenging with steep inclines and uneven surfaces, including the wonderful Keyhole Sidetrail.

On this Bruce Trail Day, we are continuing our celebration of belonging and highlighting that every one of us belongs in this space, no matter our age, ability, race or ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation, or economic or social circumstances. #BruceTrailforAll

Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear and bring a water bottle. We also ask that hikers leave their pets at home.

Event details will be posted in the coming months. https://bmbtc.org/news/events/
Event to be held Rain or Shine, however rain may impact availability of some musicians.

NEW LOCATION: Nottawasaga Bluffs Conservation Area, 8861 Sideroad 15 & 16 Nottawasaga, Clearview Township, ON

Directions: Travel south from Collingwood through Duntroon on Simcoe County Road 124. Just before Singhampton, turn left on Mill Town Rd., then immediately left onto Ewing Rd. Follow Ewing to 17/18 Sdrd. and turn left. Stay on the gravel road as it winds into Nottawasaga Concession 10 and then winds to Sideroad 15/16. Watch for the parking lot on your right.

We look forward to seeing you at our Annual Music Hike on Bruce Trail Day!

Celebrate Bruce Trail Day & Toronto Ravine Days

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): High Park Nature Centre

Hike Leader(s): Sajedeh Zahraei Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Level 1 (Easy – mostly on flat, well maintained trails with hard-packed surface), Variable
Distance: 8-10 km

Description

Join us on this special hike to celebrate Bruce Trail Day and Toronto Ravine Days. We will start in High Park and learn about its unique history and ecosystem then walk through the park to lakeshore and head east to walk through Martin Goodman trail and visit various parks along the waterfront exploring Indigenous graffiti art and learning about the social history of the area ending the hike at the Roundhouse Park.

Bruce Trail Day! Eugenia Falls out and about – all welcome!

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet in the Eugenia Falls Conservation Area parking lot in the centre of the village of Eugenia, turn west off County Rd. 13 onto Pellisier St. Follow the road down into the parking lot. 43.592859 -79.980456
Free parking for Bruce Trail Day.

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate, Some rocky footing, Some steep sections
Length of Hike: Approx. 3km

Description

Join us for a short hike in and around Eugenia Falls.  Great views of the falls and Cuckoo Valley! Learn about the Bruce Trail Conservancy “Preserving a ribbon of wilderness, for everyone, forever.”  Wear sturdy shoes.

Bruce Trail Day! Family friendly hike at Eugenia Falls - all welcome!

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet in the Grey Sauble Conservation Area parking lot in the centre of the village of Eugenia, turn west off County Rd. 13 onto Pellisier St. Follow the road down into the parking lot. 43.592859 -79.980456
Free parking for Bruce Trail Day.

Hike Leader(s): Margaret Yaraskavitch Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Some rocky footing, Some steep sections
Length of Hike: Approx. 2 km

Description

Bring the kids and join us for a family friendly hike in Eugenia Falls Conservation Area.  There will be fun, on the trail activities for the young ones, not to mention viewing the beautiful falls.  Learn about the Bruce Trail Conservancy “Preserving a ribbon of wilderness, for everyone, forever.”  Wear sturdy shoes.