Hike Schedule

Car Hike: Caledon E2E in 5 sections - 3 of 5

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Caledon Hills
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at km 45.5 at Mono 5 Sideroad on the north side where the trail crosses, and we carpool to km 31.7

Hike Leader(s): Susan Glofcheskie Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 14 km

Description

Join us for this Caledon E2E in 5 sections.  Sign up for all 5 sections (to be entitled to the badge) or only the ones you are available for.

Please bring 2 litres of water, a snack, bug spray, sunscreen, a personal first-aid kit and appropriate clothing.  Hiking boots/shoes are mandatory and poles are suggested.

Please arrive by 8 am, so we can leave at 8:15 am to shuttle to our starting point.

Click on the Google link for directions to the meeting place.

9:00 Niagara On The Lake Tour

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Veterans Memorial Park, park just outside the park on King Street

Hike Leader(s): Suzanne Gourluck Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-7 kms

Description

Each Friday we will explore different neighbourhoods, trails and parkland throughout Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Moderate pace with some weeks entirely on sidewalks and roads while others may include a mix of trails and paved pathways. Great way to build up endurance for longer more strenuous hikes.

Prepare for cooler windy conditions on open parkland and along Lake Ontario and Niagara River trails.

Plan to stay for conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Road, NOTL

9:00 Witch of Cave Spring Hike

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Parking lot Quarry Road Beamsville

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5 km

Description

Enjoy a beautiful hike through the autumn woods and learn about local historical and mystical lore while searching for the Witch of Cave Spring.

Complete this guided hike and count it towards the Screaming Tunnel Badge, more info on the badge requirements is here: https://niagarabrucetrail.club/badges/

Wearing a witch hat, while not required, is highly recommended!

Details:

This hike loops from Quarry Rd in Beamsville (limited parking, carpool if possible) along the Bruce Trail to Cave Spring Conservation area and back.

Note: The path to Cave Spring is quite rocky and has some hills. We recommend using hiking poles and wearing good hiking shoes is a must. Carry water and dress for changeable weather.

We will stop along the way at sites of interest and loop back to the car park on Quarry Rd. The loop is around 5 km. Please arrive by 8:50 to check in with the hike leader for departure at 9.

9:00am Niagara Shores Park Beachcoming Hike

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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

Corner of Niven Road and Lakeshore Road in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Park along Old Lakeshore Road.

Hike Leader(s): Suzanne Gourluck Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5-6km

Description

Explore a lakeshore park, shoreline and cliff top trail in Niagara-on-the-Lake. This beachcombing hike involves uneven ground, clambouring over fallen trees, a pebbly beach, sandy, wet and exposed areas. Hat, sunscreen and poles are highly recommended. Please note: This is not a maintained trail and some areas may have overhanging grass and shrubs.

Saturday Shorts: Terra Cotta

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 9:30 am at the roadside parking on Winston Churchill Blvd., where the Terra Cotta Side Trail (Caledon Trailway) crosses the road. This is south of the entrance to Terra Cotta Conservation Area.

Hike Leader(s): Elizabeth Ganong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approximately 5 km

Description

Looking to get out on a Saturday but not give up your whole day? Saturday Shorts, a hiking series, will get you out in a small group on a short hike. This Saturday’s hike is at Terra Cotta. We’ll hike the Terra Cotta Side Trail and a conservation trail to make a lollipop route that will be shorter than 5 km. Bring water and a snack, if desired. There will be a short break. No dogs please.

Caledon Hills Vintage Badge & 60 For the 60th End-to-End Series

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at km 15.9, designated roadside parking along the southwest shoulder of Willoughby Road near Escarpment Sideroad intersection, 43.831244, -79.980588.
Directions: From ON-10 turn west onto Escarpment Side Rd. Proceed for 1.5 km to roadside parking.

Hike Leader(s): Sandy Green, Lana Hubbard, and Lily Li Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 16 kilometres

Description

Here is an end of the year opportunity to complete the Caledon Hills section in 4 hikes for the vintage E2E and the 60 for the 60th badges. Hike distances range from 16 km – 20 km. Bring snacks and beverages. Sturdy footwear is required. Badges will be available for purchase.

Peninsula Blue Series: Sinkhole Side Trail

Hosting Club: Peninsula
Category: Peninsula Blue Series
Location (Google Maps):

Little Cove parking

Hike Leader(s): Saabir Sohrab Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Difficult
Distance: ~13km

Description

This is an in and out hike. We will meet at the Little Cove parking and hike south on the main trail to Driftwood Cove. Along the way, we will explore the Sink hole side trail and also enjoy gorgeous views of the Georgian bay.

Our lunch stop will be at the Driftwood Cove beach before hiking back to the Little Cove parking.

Bring water, snacks, and lunch, and most importantly, dress for the weather.

Silver Creek and Walking Fern

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet roadside on Fallbrook Trail at 9:15 am

Hike Leader(s): Karen Bergmann Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 9 kms

Description

Meeting roadside on Fallbrook Trail at Silver Creek Conservation Area, we will hike the Irwin Quarry Side Trail to the main trail and to Tenth Line. We will then hike in and back on the Walking Fern Side Trail. A challenging trail for footwork but is well worth it. Then it’s back up the main trail to the Roberts Side Trail to the cars. This hike has some crazy rocky spots and a few hilly bits.  Come with water and a snack.  Hike is dependent on weather conditions.

Stained Glass Butternut Badge End to End in 8 Fundraiser

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Stained Glass Badge End to End Fundraiser Hike
Location (Google Maps): We are hiking Southbound from Hilton Falls to Grimsby.

Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 122/8 hikes – Daily distance will depend on available parking

Description

Please Note: Refunds are not allowed for this hike. Proceeds will go to supporting the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club in maintaining the trail infrastructure and in turn supports the mission of the Bruce Trail Conservancy, which is: “Preserving a ribbon of wilderness, for everyone, forever.”

Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing. This section has it all and conditions are sometimes due to weather.
Distance: The Iroquoia section of trail is 122km which will be split into 8 hikes. Each hike’s distance will be dependent on available parking. The first day’s distance is about 19.5km. A schedule with all distances will be provided to all participants prior to the start.
Please arrive at the meeting spot at least 15min prior to 8am on each day.

Description

This is a special series of 8 hikes to complete the entire Iroquoia section of the Bruce Trail over 2-3 days each week, during the week, over 3 weeks. There is an accomplishment badge, included in the registration fee – which was designed by Joe Borges and features the butternut tree. Please note, normally this badge is offered in 10 hikes, where you can miss up to 3 and make those hikes up on your own. For this series, we are combining two of those hikes with the distance, so you can only miss one of the hikes and make it up on your own.

For this E2E in 8, we will be following the main trail southbound starting in Milton and finishing in Grimsby where the celebration often concludes with a special treat. Please note, you are signing up for the entire series of eight hikes as a Group Hike. The Iroquoia series is geared to experienced hikers with the expectation of a 3 -4km/hr pace maintained over the entire daily distance. Please contact the Hike Leader if you only need a portion of this section.

Hikers will be expected to wear proper hiking footwear and layered clothing. Sufficient snacks, water, hiking poles, and wet weather gear (if necessary) are recommended. Please always include a First Aid Kit in your backpack.

A maximum of 1 of the 8 hikes can be self-completed as a result of scheduling challenges, but it is intended that this badge be earned while hiking as part of a group led by the hike leader. Car shuttles are shared amongst the hikers.

Points of interest, plant id, photo ops, guidance, hike organization and choice of the butternut badge or the new red fox badge, are all included in the fee.

If anyone has any questions, please direct them through the contact on this page.

Please note there are no refunds!

Iroquoia E2E Series 1 of 8

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia

Location (Google Maps): Meeting Place: Roadside Parking MacDui Drive, we will car shuffle to the start of the hike.

Hike Leader(s): Pati Greenwood, Jeff Dowsett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 15.8

Description

Join us for this series of 8 hikes to complete the Iroquoia Section of the Bruce Trail.  Register for all 8 hikes (to be entitled to the badge) or only the ones you are available for.  Car shuffle and other hike details will be emailed to registered hikers a few days prior to the hike. Bring plenty of water and a snack.  Wear appropriate clothing for conditions.  Hiking boots are mandatory and hiking poles are suggested.  Please arrive at the meeting place by 8:15 am as we will leave promptly at 8:30 am to shuffle to our starting point.

Men's Hike; Black Creek Provincial Park

Hosting Club: Peninsula

Location (Google Maps): Black Creek Provincial Park, Lion’s Head

Hike Leader(s): Owen Glendon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: ~3-3 1/2 km

Description

Meet at the Lion’s Head Legion located on Hwy 6 (6 Hellyer’s Rd) by 1030 am. Join us for coffee anytime between 9:00 a.m.and 10:30 a.m. We will take the 10 minute drive from here to the Park on the Lake Huron shore for an easy in/out hike. The hike will include a short sandy beach section, trail through mixed forest  and some rocky beach.

Dress warmly as we will be next to open water. Bring water and snacks as the hike will run until about 12:30. Hiking footwear is suggested.