Hike Schedule

Car Hike: Bethesda Trail Richmond Hill

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Meet at Bethesda Trail Head Parking on Bethesda Sideroad off Bayview Avenue, across from Lake Wilcox. This parking lot is free.

Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 14-17KM

Description

Join us to explore Jefferson Forest and Bond lake ,

Please bring  hiking poles, proper closing and shoes and lots of water,

Please carefully read  safety procedures during the hike:

1-Hikers must stay between the leader and the sweep.

2-Hikers must advise the leader or the sweep if they wish to leave the group.

3- Hikers must follow the whistle instructions: 1 blast- stay where you are; 2 blasts come to the leader; 3 blasts – come to the leader quickly.

4-Hike leader may request volunteers to stop at trail intersections, they need to help hikers to the direction the group walk and wait till they see the sweep .

5-Hikers have to make sure they can  see the persons behind and in front of them.

Cancelled: Winter Coach Trip: Horseshoe Resort

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Horseshoe Resort

Hike Leader(s): Martina Furrer, Duro Vukman, George Lennon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Description

Bus departs 10 York Mills Rd at 9:00 AM and Major Mackenzie Dr and HWY 400 Park and Ride at 9:20 AM. If you wish to be picked up at the Major Mackenzie Dr and HWY 400 Park and Ride, select that option when you register. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. The bus waits for no one.

Join us for an awesome day of x-country skiing and snowshoeing/winter hiking. For trail conditions and information about the resort visit: www.horseshoeresort.com

Snowshoers: Join Duro and George for a guided snowshoe hike on the Friends of the Copeland Forests Trails. You must have your own snowshoes (or rent in the city) to participate in this hike. Pack lunch and water; you will be on the trail all day.

Skiers: Spend your day gliding through the beautiful Copeland Forest on trails expertly groomed for classic and skate skiing. All skiing is self-guided.

Ski and snowshoe rentals available. Please book ahead at:

http://horseshoeresort.com/nordic-centre/cross-country-skil

Coach fares must be paid online when you register. Trail fees will be collected in cash on the bus. Masks are mandatory while on the bus.

 This trip will run if there is enough snow to ski on. Hikers: It may not be clear ahead of time whether snowshoes, icers, or just boots will be the most appropriate footwear. Come prepared for anything. If the Club cancels this trip, your coach fare will be refunded. 

Margaret Paull Side Trail Loop

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Register in person the morning of hike.
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.

Hike Leader(s): Michael Treuman Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 5 km

Description

We will drive via Grey Road 119 to the end of the 6th Line in the Beaver Valley section. We will hike along the white blazed trail to km 11.3 where it joins up with the Margaret Paull Side Trail. We will follow the side trail back to the white blazed trail, then return to the cars. Bring a snack and water.

10:00 Behind Brock

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Park Decew Road West of Merrittville Hwy. 2370 decew road.

Hike Leader(s): Sylvia Wheeler Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 10 km

Description

Hike the trails around Brock University

Urban Walk: Cootes Paradise (By GO Transit)

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

McMaster University GO Bus Terminal. Transit riders may meet at the Great Hall in Union Station at 8:30 to take the 8:45 AM Westbound Lakeshore Line train to Aldershot (or join us at stations on the way). At Aldershot we connect with the GO bus to McMaster University.

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly
Distance: 9

Description

Join us for a Winter visit to the scenic trails of Cootes Paradise by McMaster University to Princess Point where a fire pit, skaters, and hot chocolate await. Icers are a must for the trails and hills. From Princess Point we’ll proceed to West Hamilton for GO Bus connections to Aldershot or the express bus to Union Station. You may also return to McMaster. Cootes Paradise is a beautiful nature getaway and the largest, most diverse sanctuary in the Royal Botanical Gardens spanning over 600 hectares. On the trails and their lookouts you may spot wildlife, even in Winter. Princess Point has local bus service if you don’t wish to walk further. Dress warmly for the weather and bring icers and hot drinks.

Sydenham River Valley

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Snowshoe Hike
Location (Google Maps): Harrison Park Inn Restaurant Parking Lot, Owen Sound

Hike Leader(s): Franziska Edney Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
Distance: 6 kms

Description

We will go north on the fitness trail to the blue trail and hike to the entrance of the Palisades. From there we will follow the blue side trail south, then the white trail towards Inglis Falls. We will hopefully go as far as the Conservation Authority and back to the Park, or cut it a bit shorter, following the ski doo trail back. This is a technical, but beautiful hike with a few hills. We will see nice rock formations, cliffs, forest, hike along the Sydenham river. Poles advised. Bring water, maybe a snack. If interested, we can visit the Harrison Park restaurant after our hike, for a coffee, drink or a snack. Please contact the hike leader at 519 379 2573 if you have questions or cannot register.

Family Fun Day - Warder Side Trail Loop

Hosting Club: Peninsula

Location (Google Maps): Join the PBTC’s Family Fun Day Celebrations starting from the Rotary Hall in Lions Head at 59 Main St in Lions Head. Hikers will gather at the Hall and carpool up to the McCurdy parking lot a few blocks away. Note: Parking will be free at McCurdy this time of year.

Hike Leader(s): Tamara Wilson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate

Description

This is a leisurely, fair weather, 4 km hike. In case of inclement weather, we can play games and visit at the Rotary Hall. We will meet at the Rotary Hall in Lions Head, carpool the few blocks to the McCurdy Parking Lot, do our intro at the Parking Lot and head out.  From the McCurdy Parking Lot, we will hike the Main Trail into the Lions Head Nature Reserve, to the Warder Side Trail, Ilse Hanel Side Trail, back along the Main Trail to the parking lot.  Please wear appropriate footwear for the conditions (update will be given 2 days in advance). Poles and Crampons are highly recommended. Tim, Liv and I hope this will be a fun, chatty family hike.

Iroquoia Odyssey #5 - Waterdown to Burlington

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking on the west side of Guelph Line where the main trail crosses Guelph Line in between Dundas Highway #5 to the south and No. 1 Sideroad to the north.

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

Pace: Brisk, Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely, Strenuous
Distance: 16.5 kms

Description

Join us on the fifth of seven shuttle hikes to complete the Iroquoia Section.  We will climb up to Waterdown then along to Burlington past the BTC signature property, Fisher’s Pond.  Lots and lots of ups and downs.   Highlights include the Grindstone Creek valley, the  Great Falls in Smokey Hollow and Signal Hill.  Views of Burlington and Lake Ontario.  Hiking boots, icers and poles essential.  Please dress in layers for the weather.  Mitts a good idea.  Please bring a smile, warm drink, water, a snack and a lunch.  Please meet at 8:45 am to be ready to shuttle at 9 am.  Please bring a garbage bag and footwear to change into for the shuttle after the hike (it might be muddy).

Peninsula out & back (km9.6-km17.9)

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet at parking on the corner of Wright’s Cres (Purple Valley Access Trail) near km 15.6
ED 31 Map 36

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

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate, Some rocky footing, Strenuous
Length of Hike: 16.6km

Description

Please join me this Family day for a brisk out and back hike along the South Peninsula. We will park at Purple Valley Access Trail and head south to km 9.6. Here we will turn around and re-trace our steps North to the lookout at Malcolm Bluff (km 17.9) then south back to our cars.

Please bring water and snacks. Icers/snowshoes will also be needed. Check and dress for the weather that day.

Honeywood Ridge

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

Hike Leader(s): Tom Thayer Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely, Medium
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate

Description

Join us for a Honeywood ridge Family Day Hike!

Urban Walk: Toronto Islands Family Day Hike

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

Meet inside the waiting area of Jack Layton Ferry Terminal at the foot of Bay Street at 10:15AM to take the 10:30 AM Ferry to Ward’s Island. Ferry tickets can be purchased when you arrive or online. Ferry return fares: $10.50 adult, $6.75 student/senior

Hike Leader(s): Ray Berzins Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Level 1 (Easy – mostly on flat, well maintained trails with hard-packed surface)
Distance: 12 km

Description

The Toronto Islands are very peaceful in the Winter Season. We will catch the 3:45 pm or 4:15 pm ferry to be back in the city by 4:30 pm.  Bring a lunch, snacks, water, a hot beverage, and icers if available.  Dress in warm layers appropriate to the weather. Heated washrooms available. Dropout anytime by walking back to the Ward’s Island Ferry Dock. We will hike to Hanlan’s Point and return to Ward’s Island (only destination served in the Winter) – approximately 6 km each way.

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 water, snack, Icers and dress for the weather

Speyside Ramble to the Bridge and back

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Speyside Bruce Trailhead parking lot (Pear Tree Park). Exit Hwy 401 at County Rd. 25, travel north to 15 Sideroad, turn left drive ~200 metres and parking is on the left.

Hike Leader(s): Jerry Bakker Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hour, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 14 km

Description

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, Slippery and Steep Sections
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.