Hike Schedule

Beaver Valley Winter ETE 6-8 days during March Break 2024 - Please read all details before registering for this hike.

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Beaver Valley
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Blantyre to Swiss Meadows – we will hike southbound

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

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: Between 15 and 24km per day

Description

 

Beaver Valley Winter End 2 End on March Break. 

In this series of 6-8 hikes you will get a chance to test your strength, endurance and perseverance! You will be rewarded with the breathtaking views of winter in the valley, good company and of course the new Beaver Valley winter ETE badge.

This E2E is intended for strong hikers/experienced snowshoers only.  We will be hiking at a steady pace with very few short breaks to be sure we keep warm. As we need to be prepared for variable weather conditions, you will be required to carry icers and snowshoes with you on each hike. It will be tough hiking so be sure of your physical ability before signing up for this hike. If the snow is deep, please be prepared to take a turn breaking trail through the snow.

Please do not register for this hike unless you can commit to all 8 days.

This will be a team effort from start to finish like all group hikes are. We will help each other get it done!

As we all know Mother Nature can throw us curve balls at times so please respect the decisions of the leader in case of inclement weather/road & parking conditions. We may need to adjust our meeting location and possibly postpone the hike. Likewise, please be prepared to allow a window of between 6 & 8 days to complete this hike. If we can hike it in 6, we will, but if there are snowy conditions and plenty of snow on the ground, please be prepared to hike it in 7 or 8 days. Your flexibility is very important and a decision closer to the start date will be made based on conditions and the forecast. Also, depending on whether we need 6, 7 or 8 days, we may hike later than the projected finishing time.

Make sure to dress in layers according to the weather conditions presented on hike day.

A hike schedule will be sent to registered participants prior to our start date. We will hike north to south – Blantyre to Swiss Meadows. Again, the schedule could change day-to-day, depending on the conditions.

Due to parking restrictions we will only be accepting 12 hikers including the hike leader.

The Beaver Valley Winter E2E is a club lead series that can only be completed with a club leader.

All hikes in this series will include a car shuttle and everyone will take a turn as a shuttle driver. Please have your vehicle passenger-ready.

If you have any questions please email me.

Please bring plenty of water and snacks/lunch.

No dogs

My contact (text number) will be provided to each registrant.

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.

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. Please bring a face mask if you would prefer to wear one while in the shuttle vehicle.

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.

March 10 at 10am for 10km Hike at Crawford Lake

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Crawford Lake

Hike Leader(s): Anita Bergsma Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10km

Description

Join us for a 10km hike on March 10 at 10 am at Crawford Lake. This is suitable for intermediate to advanced hikers.

There is a cost to enter Crawford Lake or flash your Halton Conservation Card.

Meet in the parking lot.

Proper hiking boots is a must!  Bring hiking poles, food/snacks, water, hat, and rain gear.

Arrive at 9:45am for roll call/check in.  Hike will start at 10 am sharp

Please, no dogs or children.

Urban Walk: Garrison Creek Ghost Hike: Earls Court Park to Fort York

Hosting Club: Toronto, Caledon Hills
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Meet in front of Joseph J. Piccininni Community Centre, 1369 Saint Clair Avenue West. Arrive by way of Line 1 on the St. Clair Streetcar or Line 2 from Lansdowne Station on bus 47A to Earlscourt Loop.

Hike Leader(s): Andrew Proczek Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 12 km

Description

Come and join me for a repeat of one of three ghost hikes offered in 2022. The ghosts are not former people but places and in this case a historical creek, long ago buried. Your fun assignment will be to find evidence of the Creek that was and to count the number of life size canoes placed along the route. This time around we will be walking in the reverse West To East, and North to South direction, ending at Fort York, which has free admission during March Break. You will have the opportunity to explore the exhibits at your leisure at the end of the hike.

Public washrooms at the Joseph J Piccininni Community Centre to start (0 km), at Christie Pits Park (4 km), Trinity Bellwoods Park (7.5), Norway Park (10 km) and at The Fort York Visitor’s Centre (12 km).

Dropouts with TTC access anywhere along the route.

The route: https://onthegomap.com/s/e9k43bm0

Waterfront Trail 8/8 - Beechgrove to Pickering!

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Scarborough/Durham Waterfront Trail

Hike Leader(s): Brian Rideout Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 11.9 km

Description

Please meet me at Kennedy Station by 10:04 am.  We will take the 86 Scarborough bus departing 10:19 am. We will transfer to the 54 Lawrence Ave bus, arriving at Port Union Rd at 10:54 am. We start hiking 11:00 am.

We will hike south to Lake Ontario and along the Waterfront Trail through Port Union and Rouge Hill to Pickering GO. The estimated distance is 9.8 km.  Here is an online map of our route – Port Union to Pickering.

Bring a snack, at least 2 liters of water, and icers.  Dress for cold weather.

8:30 Merritt Trail Hike Series #2

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Parking Lot at Book Depot , 67 Front St North Thorold, 43.128058, -79.202189
Carpool to parking lot on Merritt Island, Welland

Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 15k

Description

Hike from Merritt Island , Welland to Thorold along the Welland Canal on mainly paved trails. Bring snacks and a drink .

Earn the Merritt Trail badge for all 3 hikes

Family Hike at Riverside Woods

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Kids
Location (Google Maps): Riverside Woods: Meet at the BTC Parking Lot, 713377 1st Line EHS, Mono.
From ON-9, head north onto 2nd Line EHS for 3 km. Turn left onto Side Road 5 for 1.5 km. Turn right onto 1st Line EHS for approximately 1 km. Continue straight into the parking lot.
From ON-10, head east on Hockley Road/Dufferin County Road 7 for 1 km. Continue straight onto Side Road 5 for 1.5 km. Turn left onto 1st Line EHS for approximately 1 km. Continue straight into the parking lot.

Hike Leader(s): Lynn Dobson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: About 2.5 km

Description

Come and explore Riverside Woods on a family hike. Going at a leisurely pace, we will hike about 2.5 kilometres on Bruce Trail side trails. Family-friendly activities, like an opportunity along the way to stop and feed the chickadees, are included. Please come prepared for a March hike. It may be snowy, icy, or muddy! Bring water and snacks. No dogs please.

Crawford Lake Loop

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Crawford Lake Conservation Area, 3115 Conservation Rd., Milton

Hike Leader(s): Anne Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approx. 7 km.

Description

Come enjoy the beauty of the trails in this Conservation Area with its Meromictic Lake, a boardwalk around the lake, gorgeous views across Nassagaweya Canyon towards Rattlesnake Point and wood sculptures. Meet in the lower parking lot at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start. A reservation with Halton Parks is necessary. Bring water, a snack, icers and poles if using. If you are unable to come on the day of the hike please text me at 905 617 3937.
Leader: Anne Armstrong