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- 07February 7, 2024
Niagara Winter End to End #6 Woodend Conservation Area to Queenston Southern BTC Terminus
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/niagara-winter-end-to-end-6-woodend-conservation-area-to-queenston-southern-btc-terminus-2/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Queenston Heights Park near the washrooms and Car Pool to WoodendHike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 14.5 kmsDescription
We will be car pooling, Bring Icers and poles. No dogs. To earn your Niagara Winter End to End badge, it must be completed between December 21, 2022 to March 21, 2023.
Because of the potential for bad winter trail conditions we have broken this e2e into 6 hikes rather than 5If you have completed all 6 hikes bring $10 for the coveted Winter End to End Badge
Woodford-Crevice Spring Side trail
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/woodford-crevice-spring-side-trail/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!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): Frank Huggins Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6 kmDescription
We will carpool to and park at the Woodford Community Centre off Hwy.
26 in the Sydenham section. This in/out hike will proceed south for an hour on the white
blazed trail, then back north along the side trail. Bring a snack and water.Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area in Milton - out and back
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/rattlesnake-point-conservation-area-in-milton-out-and-back/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area in Milton, at 7200 Appleby Line, just north of Derry RoadHike 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: 10 – 11 kmsDescription
This is an out and back hike. Parking fee applies (unless you have a Halton Parks pass, a great value) and you must reserve from 9:15 am to 1:30 pm.Hike leader: Susan Glofcheskie: email: glofcheskies@rogers.com. Cell 416-576-3163. Please use email prior to the hike and cell on the day of the hike.
Wear appropriate quick-dry clothing and hiking boots. Bring sunscreen, insect repellant (summer), icers (winter), snacks, hiking poles, a personal first aid kit and 1 – 2 litres of water. For personalized driving directions, click on the hike in the BTC hike calendar, then on (Google Maps) to the right of the word Location, and your smartphone should navigate you to the correct location. Please arrive by 9:15, as we will be leaving promptly at 9:30. If you are unable to attend, please email me as soon as possible in advance of the hike, or text me if it is < 2 hours before the hike.
A Birthday Hike
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/a-birthday-hike/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Halton Agreement Forest, Guelph Line. North of the 401Hike Leader(s): Anne Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approx. 9 km.Description
What better way to celebrate a significant birthday than by going on a hike. Join Anne and I as we celebrate her birthday with a hike in the Halton Agreement Forest. Meet in the northeast corner of the Woodbine/Mohawk Casino/Raceway at 9:45 am. for a 10:00am. start. Bring water, a snack, icers and poles if using. We will do a circular hike to Hilton Falls and back. With snow covered (?) trails the walking should not be too difficult. We will have our snack at the falls: hopefully there will be a fire already started. Optional refreshment stop at the Black Swan Pub on Walkers’s Line.
Leader: Phill Armstrong 416895 3037 hikingrandpa@gmail.comWinter Wednesday Walkers - North from North Street
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/winter-wednesday-walkers-north-from-north-street/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Beaver Valley
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the end of North St. in Eugenia, on the shoulder, on the south side, turn cars to face east, . (North St. is directly north of The Top O’ The Rock store.) km 56.1, Map 26, Edition 31.
Hike Leader(s): Glenda Collings Click here to contact the hike leader.
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Some steep sections
Length of Hike: Approx. 6 kmDescription
We’ll be hiking along the escarpment through forest to the Beaver Valley landmark “The Penstocks” and then returning to our cars. Some great views to be had! On winter hikes we may encounter bare ground, light snow, deep snow, or ice. Please bring snowshoes and icers to our Winter Wednesday Walkers outings. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather plus water and a snack.COVID-19 Precautions Before, During and After your Hike
- 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/ - If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, stay home.
Other Guidelines
- Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the hike.
- 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. - Always carry I.D. and your health card.
- 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.
- Bring sunscreen and insect repellent (for spring and summer hikes).
- Bring your own first aid kit.
- Please leave dogs at home.
Evening Hike followed by Refreshments in Owen Sound
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/evening-hike-followed-by-refreshments-in-owen-sound/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: An evening walk.
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the municipal parking lot by the river on the west side of 1st Ave. E between 7th St. E and 8th St. E in Owen Sound.Hike Leader(s): Harriet Nixon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk: 4 to 5 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, There might be icy and slippery sections.
Distance: Approx 5 kmDescription
Join us for a winter evening hike exploring trails and neighbourhoods in Owen Sound followed by an opportunity for refreshments. Please bring icers in case of icy conditions. There is no need to arrive by 6:45 pm, but this hike will leave at 7:00 pm. For further information please contact Hike Leader Harriet Nixon at 519-373-6598 or harrietnixon@bmts.com - Each hiker joining a Bruce Trail Club organized hike must perform a self-screening check before hiking.