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- 18February 18, 2024
Family Fun Day - Warder Side Trail Loop
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/family-fun-day-warder-side-trail-loop/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!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: ModerateDescription
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
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/iroquoia-odyssey-5-waterdown-to-burlington/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!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 kmsDescription
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).
🌲 Family Day Hike: Geodetic Side Trail Adventure
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/%f0%9f%8c%b2-family-day-hike-geodetic-side-trail-adventure/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Peninsula
Location (Google Maps): McCurdy Drive Parking – Lion’s Head
Hike Leader(s): Saabir Sohrab Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Difficult, Moderate
Distance: 11Description
Join us for a Family Day hike starting at McCurdy Dr Parking. We’ll hike 11 km round-trip to the 45th Parallel Geodetic marker, a spot halfway between the equator and the North Pole. The terrain is moderate to difficult. depending on trail conditions. Dress appropriately for variable weather, and bring icer’s if needed—safety is paramount, and adjustments will be made for inclement weather. Expect a 4-5 hour commitment, striking a balance between outdoor exploration and quality time. After the hike, unwind at Lion’s Head Rotary Hall with hot chocolate, board games, and music. It’s more than a hike; an opportunity to connect with nature and the community, with the 45th parallel north adding a special touch to our outing. Lace up your boots, bring your sense of adventure, and make Family Day memorable on the Geodetic Side Trail!
Urban Walk: Waterfront Trail 5/8 - Bathurst
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/urban-walk-waterfront-trail-5-8-bathurst-2/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Toronto Waterfront TrailHike Leader(s): Brian Rideout Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 9.4 kmDescription
Please join me at Bathurst Station no later than 9:00 am. We will take the streetcar southbound departing 9:38 am, arriving at Adelaide St 9:54 am. If you want to meet us at Bathurst and Adelaide, be there by 9:54 am. We start hiking at 10:00 am.We will hike to the lake and east to Leslie St. The estimated distance is 9.4 km. Here is an online map of our route Bathurst to LeslieBring a snack, at least 2 liters of water, and icers. Dress for cold weather.
Car Hike: Hike #2 to earn the Dufferin Hi-Land Youth and/or Side Trails Badge!
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-hike-2-to-earn-the-dufferin-hi-land-youth-and-or-side-trails-badge/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Toronto, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): We will meet at the Bruce Trail parking lot on 1st Line E north of 8 Sideroad at km 28.3 (Map 20 of the Bruce Trail Reference Guide, Edition 31).Hike Leader(s): Monica Pasquali Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 6.1 kmDescription
Calling all families with children who love hiking and earning badges!!!This is the second in a series of ten hikes that will be offered throughout 2024 on a roughly monthly basis so that children who are 15 years of age and younger can earn the Dufferin Hi-Land Adventurer Youth Badge and their parents/guardians can earn the Dufferin Hi-Land Side Trails Badge at the same time!!! Details regarding the requirements for each badge can be found here: https://dufferinbrucetrailclub.org/dufferin-bruce-trail-club-badges/ Each of the ten hikes will be a loop hike so no car shuttles will be needed, and each hike will cover a distance of approximately 6-9 km hiked at a leisurely pace (2-3 km/h) so children and adults alike can participate.
This second hike will be a winter hike to explore some side trails north of Boyne Valley Provincial Park, specifically the Rock Hill Park Side Trail, David Hahn Side Trail, Enchanted Forest Side Trail, Oliver Creek Side Trail, and Moss Haven Side Trail. Please dress appropriately for a winter hike by dressing in layers (wear an inner layer that wicks sweat away from your skin, a middle layer that keeps you warm, and an outer layer that protects you from wind and snow), wearing gloves/mittens and a toque, and wearing warm and comfortable footwear that has good traction in snow/ice (icers placed over your boots work great!). Hiking poles or walking sticks are an asset since they will help keep you balanced if the ground is slippery. As well, make sure you bring enough water and food for a 2-3 hour hike since we’ll be covering a total distance of approximately 6.1 km.
Family Friendly Fun Hike
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/family-friendly-fun-hike/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Peninsula
Location (Google Maps): Rotary Hall, Lion’s Head
Hike Leader(s): Bill Floyd Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~ 4kmDescription
Join us for a free, family day event at the Rotary Hall in Lion’s Head! Guided hikes, music, hot chocolate, board games – what a great recipe for a fun afternoon with your family and neighbours!
This Family Friendly Fun hike is designed for both adults and children hiking with their families. We will leave the Rotary Hall and take the Lion’s Head Village Side Trail to the waterfront Bruce Trail with beautiful views of Isthmus Bay. We will then enjoy the Bannister’s Hill Side Trail loop (1 km) and explore the caves on the Williams’ Cave Side Trail. We will then make our way back to the Rotary Hall.
We will keep a pace that is appropriate for children, and modify the route if required due to weather. Please come prepared in layered clothing, sturdy shoes and be ready for slick conditions on the trail (icers or crampons may be recommended if the conditions are icy).
Bear Cub Badges will be provided to children or youth who complete a Hike Journal (provided at Rotary Hall) for each side trail.
Meet at the Rotary Centre at 1 p.m. and join us after the hike for hot chocolate and board games!
Note: if you are bringing children, please also register them separately for the hike so we know how many to expect. Thank you!