Hike Schedule

Noisy River Rim EARLY START

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: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 6 km

Description

CONTACT Hike Leader to get directions for meet-up point. We will park at the side of the road at the Noisy River Provincial Park on County Road 9. We will descend into the park crossing the Noisy River before ascending to Concession 9. At this point, we will turn around and hike back to County Road 9. This 2km stretch will be repeated two more times for a total of 6kms. A very hilly hike. Bring lots of water, snacks and lunch. Purchase your Winter R2R badge online if all three hikes were completed ($10.00).

CANCELLED Winter Coach Trip: Arrowhead Provincial Park

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Arrowhead Provincial Park

Hike Leader(s): Martina Furrer, Frank Ye, Jen Zhang Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Description

Cancelled because spring appears to be here to stay.

No trail fees at Arrowhead! Bus cost includes park admission.

Bus departs 10 York Mills Rd at 8:00 AM and Major Mackenzie Dr and HWY 400 Park and Ride at 8:20 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 winter fun at Arrowhead Provincial Park. For information about trail conditions visit: https://www.ontarioparks.com/skireport. For information about the park visit: https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/arrowhead. Join Frank and Jen for a guided snowshoe hike, or enjoy self-guided skiing on trails groomed for classic and skate skiing. After skiing or snowshoeing spend some time ice skating (if open) in the forest.

There are no food services in the park. Pack water/tea and lunch.

Ski and snowshoe rentals available.

Coach fares and park admission must be paid online when you register. Masks are recommended while on the bus.

Car Hike: Boyd Conservation Park Vaughan125

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Boyd Conservation Park, Islington Avenue, Vaughan, ON free parking at the entrance of the park

Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri , 19 Willowbrook Rd Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 14-15KM

Description

Explore the trails that wind through the beautiful  valley at Boyd Conservation Area and the William Grainger Greenway. We will have lunch/snack in shelter with seated area,

It is winter time all participants are required to have Ice cleats with them, have proper shoes, warm clothing and hot drinks with you.

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.

9:00 am Hydro Hill Training

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):

Lockhart Drive, St Catharines, by the large yellow swing gate.

Hike Leader(s): Suzanne Gourluck Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 6 kms

Description

This challenging “hike” is intended for those wishing to train for future challenging hikes. Choose your own pace to go up and down the moderately steep hill for 90 minutes with a brief flat walk partway through. The terrain is a hard packed gravel surface. Bring water, hiking poles, snack and dress for the weather.

Spring Grind 2024 Hike Series: Hike 1 of 5 - Dundas Valley Conservation Area

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet Point: Sanctuary Park parking lot, Sanctuary Dr., Dundas Ontario.

Hike Leader(s): Gilles Gagnon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk, Medium
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 19 km

Description

This the first of  five “small group” hikes from March through to June, progressively increasing in both length and total ascent.  We’ll start with a 19 km/ 450meter ascent hike, progressing to 25 km with up to approximately 1000 meters of total ascent over the 4 month period. By its nature, this hike will suit experienced hikers who want to up their game. This first hike will be a loop hike within the Dundas Valley Conservation area.  Normally, icers are required this time of year.   Have them available just in case.