Hike Schedule
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- 19March 19, 2024
Urban Walk: Valley View Park Thornhill
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/urban-walk-valley-view-park-thornhill-17/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Toronto
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot at the corner of Bayview Ave, and Sycamore Dr. South of Highway 7
Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly
Distance: 7-8 kmDescription
We will explore Valleyview and Huntington park and walk along German Mill Creek,It is winter time and trail is hilly bring proper clothing, ,hiking boots ,and ice cleats.
9:00 Long Hike Rockway
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/900-long-hike-rockway-5/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):Rockway
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 10kmDescription
Due to the trail conditions in Short Hills hike has moved to Rockway
Register for each hikeBring Poles water, snack, Icers and dress for the weather
09:15 Short Hike - Short Hills Park, Pelham Rd
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/short-hike-short-hills-park-pelham-rd-5/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Provincial Park, Pelham Rd. St. CatharinesHike Leader(s): Debbie Demizio Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~ 6kmsDescription
Hike the main and side trails of Short Hills Provincial Park. Bring hiking boots, icers and water. Last chance to log a hike to qualify for the Winter hiking badge. See website for details. https://niagarabrucetrail.club/badges/Primrose Loop Side Trail to Murphy's Pinnacle
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/primrose-loop-side-trail-to-murphys-pinnacle-2/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: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-land. Map 20. Meet at roadside parking on Prince of Wales Rd. (County Rd. 19) where the Primrose Loop Side Trail crosses Prince of Wales Rd. From Primrose (intersection of Hwy 10 and 89) drive north for about 1.5 km. Parking is about 0.7 km north of the bridge on the east side of the road.Hike Leader(s): Tony Evangelista, Les Babbage, Inge Eckerick, Julie Daley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: Long hike 7 km Short hike 3kmDescription
We will hike the Primrose Loop Side Trail on the west side of Prince of Wales Rd. Then, after crossing the road, we will head toward the Main Trail where we will turn left towards Murphy’s Pinnacle, climb to the top and take in the view. We will then return to Prince of Wales Rd. The short hike will end after completing the Primrose Loop Side Trail.Icers are recommended. Bring water and snacks. Snowshoes may be needed if the snow is deep.
Optional refreshment stop at SuperBurger in Primrose after the hike.
Speyside, Map 12
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/speyside-map-12-6/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Pear Tree parking lot, 15 Sideroad.
Driving directions: From Highway 401 going west, turn right (north) on Road 25, left on 15 Sideroad, drive about 300 m to Pear Tree parking lot on the left.Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Shafiq
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10 kmDescription
Will hike southwards from the parking lot, main Bruce Trail, Al Shaw Side Trail and Vanderleck Side Trail to 17 Sideroad; after snack break will trace our steps back to the parking lot.
Dress according to weather, poles are recommended.
Bring water and snack of your choice.
Hike leaders phone contact for hiking day: 416-566-0503 - 20March 20, 2024
Hart's Triple Inferno EARLY START
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/harts-triple-hell-early-start/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 online ONLY
Location (Google Maps):Hike Leader(s): Hart Fischer Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 12 kmDescription
CONTACT Hike Leader to get directions for meet-up point. Three steep climbs makes for a very challenging hike. Footing is generally good but we may encounter some spots that are tricky along the way and
some road hiking. Terrain includes shale and sandstone. We will include Russ McConnell Side Trail, John Haigh Side Trail and Pretty River Side Trail at some point
along the way when you are least expecting it. It is always a strenuous and fulfilling adventure. Bring a snack or lunch and water.
8:30 Merritt Trail Hike Series #3
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/830-merritt-trail-hike-series-3-2/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 the Parking Lot at Port Dalhousie Parking Lot and Car pool to Book Depot , 67 Front St North Thorold, 43.128058, -79.202189Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 15kDescription
Hike from Thorold on mainly paved trails to Port Dalhousie. Bring snacks and a drink .Earn the Merritt Trail badge for all 3 hikes. Badge Presentation after the hike $10 per badge
RBG North Shore Trail
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/rbg-north-shore-trail-12/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): Meet at the circular parking lot by the paviloin at the RBG Arboretum at 9:45Hike Leader(s): Linda Robinson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: about 7 kmDescription
There are some hills. Be aware there are lyme disease carrying ticks in this area. - 21March 21, 2024
9:00 am Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/900-am-long-hike-jordan-to-moyer-louth-62/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps):
Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 10kDescription
From Jordan Hollow Hike the main trail to Upper and Lower Balls Falls, Moyer Road or Louth and Return. You must register for each hike. Bring Poles, sunscreen, bug spray , snack and a drink and dress for the weather
9:15 Short Hike, Jordan Hollow
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-jordan-hollow-101/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park, 3039 King St., Jordan StationHike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~ 6kmsDescription
Hike the main and side trails around Jordan and Ball’s Falls. Bring hiking boots, water and icers. - 22March 22, 2024
9:00 am Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/900-am-niagara-on-the-lake-tour-21/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps): Veterans Memorial Park, park just outside the park on King Street
Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-7 kmDescription
Each Friday we will explore different neighbourhoods, trails and parkland throughout Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake.Moderate pace with some weeks entirely on sidewalks and roads while others may include a mix of trails and paved pathways. Great way to build up endurance for longer more strenuous hikes.
Prepare for cooler windy conditions on open parkland and along Lake Ontario and Niagara River trails.
Plan to stay for conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Road, NOTL
Spring & Migration Monitor Hike
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/spring-migration-monitor-hike-5/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): Borchardt Rd Parking Lot – km 108.5 in the 31st Ed Manual
Hike Leader(s): Tamara Wilson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Difficult
Distance: 6kmDescription
Starting on the Borchardt Rd parking lot (km 108.7), we will follow the Minhinnik ST to the Lillie Family parking area on Britain Lk Rd at the Cotrill Lake ST (110.8 km) we will loop around the Cotrill Lk ST spending time on the shores looking for the arrival of water fowl. On the return trip to the cars, we will follow the Main Trail South, looking for grebes, loons and other shoreline birds that frequent Dyers Bay. We will visit the Devil’s Monument viewing platform, and check out the waterfall before heading back to the parking lot along Devil’s Monument ST and the Minhinnik to Borchardt Rd. Throughout our hike, we will keep an eye out for the arrival of spring flowers and other harbingers of spring. This route is quite rocky in places with stairs. The Trail may be wet and muddy around Cotrill Lake. We will be taking stairs down to the viewing platform and the waterfall. Total distance is around 8 km. This hike may take 3 hours to complete. Pack snacks and drinks accordingly.Maple Cross Reserve near Kemble, ON
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/sydenham-nature-reserve-3/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps):319897 Kemble Rock Road, Kemble Arena. Carpool from this location to trail head
Hike Leader(s): Carol Graham-Mullin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing., Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, There might be muddy sections.
Distance: 5.0 km approxDescription
We will make a balloon loop through this beautiful forest reserve from Concession 24 road allowance access. Water and snacks as needed. Text or call hike leader 226-787-8804 for any questions or if unable to register.