Hike Schedule

Saturday Shorts: Hockleycrest

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 9:30 am at the Mono 5 Sideroad parking area at km 45.4 on the north side of the road where the Trail crosses. This is east of Airport Road. It is best to aim for arriving around 9:15, so we can start hiking as close to 9:30 am as possible. Thanks!

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

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: 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. Following the main Bruce Trail and side trails, this Saturday’s hike takes us through Hockleycrest. Be prepared for winter conditions on our approximately 5 km route by bringing warm gear, poles, and icers. You are encouraged to bring water and a snack. No dogs please.

Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club x MEC - December 14/24 1pm Registration is not required for this clinic.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): Mountain Equipment Company – 1030 Brant St Burlington

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

Distance: N/A

Description

Please join Ruth Moffatt, Hike Director, Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club at MEC Burlington for a clinic. Topics will include: What to pack in your backpack, what to wear on your hike, weather considerations, tips for hiking and a Q&A where you can ask any questions about the Bruce Trail, membership or what to expect while hiking.

Registration is not required for this clinic.

Full Moon Hike Tommy Thompson Park - 12km

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Tommy Thompson Parking lot. GPS ( 43.651670, -79.323390)

Hike Leader(s): Alina Lin

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Level 1 (Easy – mostly on flat, well maintained trails with hard-packed surface)
Distance: 12KM

Description

Note: This hike is planned for a night with clear skies to enjoy the full moon. If the weather forecast does not promise a clear night sky, the hike will be rescheduled to 5:00pm on Sunday December 15. Should the forecast for December 15 still not indicate clear skies, the hike will be cancelled. Any changes, including rescheduling or cancellation, will be posted here, and you will also receive an email notification at least 24 hours in advance. Please check this post and your email inbox for updates.

Join Us for a Full Moon Night Hike under the Cold Moon! Experience the magic of the December full moon, also known as the Cold Moon or Long Night Moon, as we journey through the scenic paths of Tommy Thompson Park. Under the silvery glow of the long night moon, we’ll immerse ourselves in the tranquility and wonder of nature at night. Our hike will take us past Swan Lake, where the enchanting calls of trumpeter swans will serenade us. From the eastern side of this narrow man-made peninsula, we’ll marvel at the moonlit lake, while the western side offers breathtaking views of Toronto’s dazzling downtown skyline. If you’ve never seen the waterfront at night, prepare to be amazed by its beauty—it’s a sight you have to experience to believe! Be sure to bring a fully charged phone or camera to capture the stunning views and moments from this magical night.

Meeting Location: Tommy Thompson Parking lot, southwest of Leslie St and Unwin Ave. GPS ( 43.651670, -79.323390)

What to Bring:

• Hiking shoes or boots that are warm and sturdy. Half of the route is on hard paved surface and half on dirt path. Icers might be needed if the path is covered with snow or ice.
• A flashlight or headlamp (for safety in case as we’ll rely on moonlight when possible)
• Warm layers – it is the Cold Moon night and could get really cold.
• Water and a snack
• No pets

Car Hike: Haliburton Exploratory Hike

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

Haliburton

Hike Leader(s): Glynn Richardson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly, Level 3 (Advanced – steep hills and some scrambling over boulders), Rocky, Variable
Distance: 16 km

Description

Let’s explore on this advanced hike!

We’ll spend 6-8 hrs hiking 16 km, on and off the trail over rugged topography. Time and distance parameters will be flexible based upon the conditions and the group’s ability. We’ll pass through forests, travel over rock barrens and view amazing landscapes. Bring extra socks as our feet may get a little wet as we navigate our way around lakes (we will not be travelling on ice), over ponds (we will cross beaver dams), and creeks (jumping across, travelling over rocks and logs), There will be lots of elevation change and challenges.

Hiking boots, trail crampons, snowshoes and headlamps are MANDATORY. DO NOT show up without these items, you will not be allowed to participate. At the trailhead we will evaluate conditions and determine whether we will wear, carry (bring paracord, bungie cord(s) or your preferred strapping mechanism) or leave behind our snowshoes. Hiking poles and gaiters are highly recommended.

Bring lunch, snacks and water, or a favorite beverage. 2L recommended.

Check the weather in advance and dress in layers accordingly.

There will be no dropouts, and no dogs allowed.

Registered participants are to arrive 15 minutes prior to the hike to be briefed.

Register now, space is limited.

Car Hike: Greenwood Conservation Area: Learn about environment protection and wildlife

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

Greenwood Conservation North Entrance, 5th Concession Rd, Pickering, ON. From Toronto, take Don Valley hwy 404 northbound and get on 401 hwy eastbound towards Pickering. Take exit 399 to hwy 1 Brock Road and head northbound. Take a right at 5th Concession road. If there is no parking in the parking lot, park on the north side of the street.

Hike Leader(s): KJ Chong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 6 km

Description

An educational hike into Greenwood Conservation Area, a beautiful area with forests and creeks. This hike will have multiple stops to share information about environmental protection, wildlife in the area and interesting plants and invasive species. We will also visit a barn ruins and see farm remnants along the way.

**NEW REQUIREMENT***: Icers now required to bring due to slippery trail conditions. If you don’t have them you will be turned away.

While we love furry friends, please leave your dogs at home.

Urban Walk; Rouge Park

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

Hike Leader(s): Brian Rideout 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: 10.17 km

Description

Please join me for a holiday hike in the Rouge National Urban Park, which has been voted by some members as my best and exhilarating one.  On this hike, you can expect rolling hills, and stunning vistas, including the largest remaining wetland in the City of Toronto.

The hike starts at the Toronto Zoo entrance.   To get there, you can meet me at Kennedy TTC station by 9:55 am for a 42-minute bus ride, or you can take the 85 Sheppard East bus route from Don Mills Station or Rouge Hill GO station.  If driving, consider parking for free next to the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre (Pearse House), GPS (43.81780727235202, -79.17176449225887), where the hike ends, and walk over to the Toronto Zoo entrance. This walk is about 10 minutes.

Please bring at least 2 liters of water, a snack and dress for the cold. Hiking poles are recommended. Bring icers just in case.

Apres-hike at The Stone Cottage Pub, to share the holiday season with fellow hikers.  Please wear Holiday colors and bring your appetite.

Here is an online map of our route (https://onthegomap.com/s/9mpj477d) Rouge Park Map

- Full Moon hike - cold Moon - long night moon

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Afternoon/Evening Hikes
Location (Google Maps): City View Park, Burlington

Hike Leader(s): Madeline Grady Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: about 8 km

Description

Please park in the smaller lot (2nd from Hwy 5) if coming from Kerns Road below it’s the 1st driveway once you’ve crested the escarpment)

We will start with getting acclimatized to the moonlight before we begin.  This is an out and back hike.  The trail will be mostly flat starting in the open before entering the wooded area on the other side of Kerns Road.  There are some great lookouts to see Burlington and hopefully the moon over the lake.  Poles and hiking shoes/boots and head lamps are recommended. Try to dim your headlamp with a red light or covering   Please bring water and a snack.

Moonlit Hike Series - (part 3 of 6) Solstice Moon

Hosting Club: Peninsula
Category: Moonlit Hike Series
Location (Google Maps): Cemetery Rd and Ilse Hanel Side Trails. Meet at the parking lot at the end of Cemetery Road

Hike Leader(s): Beige McIntosh Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2.0 – 3.0 km/h): A relaxed pace with frequent breaks and a focus on enjoyment.
Terrain: Easy: Flat forested sections or lowland trails.
Distance: ~3

Description

Join us for hike three of a six part Full Moon Hike Series (October – March).

Our hike starts at the Cemetery Road side trail which will take us to the Ilse Hanel side trail. We will hike through a beautiful hardwood forest and if we have a clear night we have lots of moonlight shining in through the trees!

This 3 km hike (out and back) is generally on flat and even terrain.  We will find a spot to sit amongst the maples to soak in the moonlight and we plan to share some songs to sing together as a group. They will be uplifting and easy to learn; if you want to simply sit and listen that’s welcome too!  We will then return to the parking lot the way we came in.

We will bring warming herbal tea.

Bring a chair or mat to sit on, a mug, sturdy footwear, a headlamp with a red setting if you have it and warm layers.

Sunset is 4:44pm

The moon rises at 4:42 pm from the NE.

Start time is 6:00pm

7pm Festival of Lights Hike

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Night
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Floral Shophouse, Niagara River Parkway. Paid parking – can use the annual Niagara Parks Parking Pass or pay for parking there. Avoid parking fees by carpooling.

Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 4-5km

Description

Get into the holiday spirit with your hiking buddies as we walk through Niagara Parks and around by the Falls.  Wear warmer clothes so you can stop to take photos and enjoy the lights.

Share your favourite holiday treat after the hike.  Hot apple cider and holiday treats will be shared in the parking lot following the hike.