Hike Schedule

School Bus Hike: Nottawasaga Bluffs, with Après Hike Holiday Luncheon

Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:00
Return to City Time: 19:00
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup

Optional Items
Chicken Caesar Wrap & Fries ($33.00)
Fish & Chips ($33.00)
Mylar Burger & Fries ($33.00)
Vegetarian Lasagna & Salad ($33.00)

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Nottawasaga Bluffs Conservation Area

Hike Leader(s): Martina Furrer, Duro Vukman, Felix Wan, Roland Mark Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr), Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Rocky, Variable

Description

Join us for a fun hike in beautiful Nottawasaga Bluffs Conservation Area. Discover Freedom Rock, the Tomb, and “Best Caves”. Climb through the Keyhole and explore limestone crevices on the Keyhole Side Trail. Revel in the awesome view from the bluffs. Choose your own adventure: a moderate hike (3 to 4 km/hr) or a brisk hike (4 to 5 km/hr). Both groups will be on the trail for about 4.5 hours. Afterwards enjoy good cheer and chatter over a festive late lunch (3 to 5 PM) at Mylar and Loreta’s Restaurant in Singhampton.

When you register, please select one of the lunch choices listed under optional items. All regular entrées include fries, dessert bar, and non-alcoholic beverage. Vegetarian entrée includes salad, dessert bar, and non-alcoholic beverage. Tax and gratuity are included in the prices. Beer and wine are extra.

You will need to pay your bus fare when you register. E-transfer your lunch money ($33 per person) to martinabeatrice@gmail.com.

Important: Please register by Sat Nov 23.

Bus departs from 10 York Mills Rd at 8 AM. We hope to be back in Toronto by 7 PM.

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: Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 14 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.

We will be hiking at a moderate pace with plenty of breaks in between.

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

Car Hike: Boyd Conservation Park, Vaughan

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Boyd Conservation Park, Islington Avenue, Vaughan, ON free parking at the entrance of the park,

There are different public transit routes to this parking lot please check transit maps/google map

Hike 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), Variable
Distance: 14-15 km

Description

Explore the trails that wind through the beautiful  valley at Boyd Conservation Area and the William Grainger Greenway. We will have lunch/snack in shelter with seated area. Please bring  hiking poles,  proper clothing for the season,  hiking shoes/boots and lots of water. Distance 14-17 km. Difficulty Level:2 (Moderate)

Laura Secord 2 of 2

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at DeCew House Heritage Park. Carpool to Woodend Conservation Area and hike back to DeCew House. Upon completion, badges can be purchased. $10 for members, $15 for non-members.

Hike Leader(s): Lynskie Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Fast
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 15kms

Description

This hike includes some road walking along Glendale Ave in St Catharines.  We’ll walk along the old Welland Canal before walking over the bridge over the current Welland Canal.

Kolopore Trails

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Organized Hike
Location (Google Maps): Tim Hortons, First Street, Collingwood

Hike Leader(s): David Little Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8.5

Description

We hike from the North Parking Lot at Grey Rd 2 into a hardwood forest with great views of the Escarpment

Dufferin Delights - Kilgorie to the Boyne Valley - CANCELLED

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): End of Centre Road south of 5 Sideroad. About 2 kms directly south of Whitfield. BTC Map 20, km. 17.6.

Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Strenuous
Distance: 16.2 kms

Description

Join us on the second of our three hikes to explore the Dufferin Section.  We climb one of the longest ascents on the entire Bruce Trail – the world famous Kilgorie Hill.  Not for the faint of heart.  Then come the interminable ups and downs of the Boyne Valley.  Tough but highly rewarding.  Please dress for the weather – that may include snow and ice.  Pack your icers, a snack, a lunch, a warm drink, some water and a smile.  Hiking boots mandatory.  Poles recommended.  Please bring a change of footwear and a garbage bag for the shuttle.  Please be prepared to drive other hikers too for the shuttle.  Please arrive at 9:00 am to be ready to shuttle at 9:15.

Dundas Valley Loop

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Iroquoia Section, Map 8. Dundas Valley Conservation Area Parking Lot P3. Take DVCA Trail Centre Entrance off Governors Road, near km 51.8.

Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 17 kms

Description

Join us on a lovely loop hike in the Dundas Valley. We take in part of the Bruce Trail and several DVCA trails.  Waterfalls like Sherman, Canterbury, and Cascade.  Please bring icers, a warm drink, water, a snack for “elevensies”, lunch, hiking boots, poles and lots of smiles.  Entrance fee to DVCA in effect at gate.  Consider buying a Hamilton Conservation Area annual pass. It’s well worth it.  Please arrive at 9:15 to be ready to hike at 9:30.

Car Hike; Mono Cliffs

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Mono Cliffs Provincial Park, Map 19

Hike Leader(s): Al Brown Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2-3 km/hr)
Terrain: Level 1 (Easy – mostly on flat, well maintained trails with hard-packed surface)
Distance: 8-10 km

Description

We will complete a loop hike through the Mono Cliffs Provincial Park on the main and side trails.

After the hike those interested may join me for refreshments in the area at a place TBA.

To get to the meeting location drive north on Hwy 10 past Orangeville to County Road 8 (Mono Centre Road). Turn right and go about 5 km to Mono Centre. The parking area is on your right behind a tennis court that you will see as you approach the village (200 meters south).

Friendship Trail (City View Park to Grindstone Creek Loop)

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at City View Park parking lot (South Entrance), Burlington. Located just south of Hwy #5 off of Kerns Rd.

Hike Leader(s): Karen Capindale-Smith Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 10km +

Description

This 10.5 km hike will follow the main BT along the edge of the escarpment for great views of the Skyway bridge , Lake Ontario and surrounding area. We will continue to the outskirts of Waterdown and down into/out of the Grindstone Creek via the McNally and Waterdown Rd Side trails and main BT. Please dress in layers and bring water, a snack and lunch (optional). Icers may be necessary.

Expect baked goods 🙂

Woodford - looping north & south

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the north-east corner of the parking lot at Home Depot on Highway 26 on the east side of Owen Sound.

Hike Leader(s): Ian Mills Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, There might be sections with water on the trail.
Distance: 5 km

Description

We will start our hike at Woodford and head north along the Woodford Escarpment Side Trail returning via Main Trail. Then for those who are interested we can hike along the Crevice Spring Side Trail returning via Main Trail. This will be a leisurely hike open to all levels. Depending upon weather conditions I will email all is icers or shoe shoes are required. BTC Map # 30.

Urban Walk: Valley View Park Thornhill

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 box

Hike 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 km

Description

We will explore Valleyview and Maple view parks, and  walk  along  German Mill Creek, for a distance of 7-8 km. Difficulty Level: 2 (Moderate)

9:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 10km

Description

Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. Register for each hike

Bring Poles, Icers, snack, and dress for the weather

9:15 Short hike - Pelham Road, Short Hills

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Provincial Park, Pelham Road entrance

Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 kms

Description

Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills Provincial Park.  Bring hiking boots and water.  Keep a pair of icers in your car in case of icy conditions.

Walter Tovell and Lookout Side Trail and Main Trail Loop

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Dufferin Hi-Land Section, Map 19. Meet at roadside parking at corner of 2nd Line and 25 Sideroad.

Hike Leader(s): Inge Eckerich, Les Babbage, Julie Daley, Tony Evangelista Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5 km

Description

We will hike the Walter Tovell Side Trail, Main Trail and Lookout Side Trail. Icers  and/or snowshoes may be required.

Nottawasaga Bluffs - CANCELED

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet at the parking on 15/16 Sideroad provided by the Nottawasaga Conservation Authority (fee).
This parking lot is only accessible from Con 10 south.
Map 22, ED 31

Hike Leader(s): Kristina Rettie Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Some rocky footing, Some steep sections, Strenuous
Length of Hike: 9km

Description

On this loop hike we will take in the Hamilton Bro Side Trail, Keyhole Side Trail, Nottawasaga Bluff Lookout Side Trail as well as Main Bruce Trail.

We will pass by our cars at around 5km. At this point depending on conditions there will be an opportunity to bail out. If the conditions are favourable we can continue on for another 4km bringing us back to our cars.

Be prepared with snowshoes & icers

Please bring snacks and water.

No dogs!

Call or text Kristina for morning of cancelations @ 519-410-9077

COVID-19 Precautions Before, During and After your Hike

1. 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/
2. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, stay home.
3. 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

1. Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the hike.
2. 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.
3. Always carry I.D. and your health card.
4. 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.
5. Bring sunscreen and insect repellent (for spring and summer hikes).
6. Bring your own first aid kit.
7. Please leave dogs at home.