Hike Schedule

Car Hike: Rouge National Park Scarborough

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Rouge Park, Zoo Road Parking Lot, off Meadowvale Road north of Sheppard Ave

Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 14-17 km

Description

Will explore Toronto part of Rouge park along Rouge river and Little Rouge Creek,

Some 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.

Bus Hike: Martina's Birthday Fundraiser Hike

Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:30
Return to City Time: 18:00
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup

Optional Items

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Wilder Forest, Walker Woods and Glen Major

Hike Leader(s): Matina Furrer, Roland Mark Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 15

Description

Birthday fundraiser hike: Join Martina, Roland, and guest leader Ida Weippert for a fun spring hike (15 km at a 4 km/hr pace, dropout after 12 km) in Wilder Forest, Walker Woods and Glen Major. Hopefully we’ll get to enjoy the first wildflowers of the season.

If you’re feeling generous please make a donation to the Bruce Trail Conservancy to help buy habitat for our forest friends. Donations are appreciated even if you can’t make it to the hike.

Afterwards we’ll stop for treats at Annina’s Bakeshop in Goodwood.

Hockley Valley on the 4th Line - Part 2

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Register on-line or sign-in morning of hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.

Hike Leader(s): Hart Fischer Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 7 km

Description

We will park on 4th Line in the Caledon Hills section, begin at km 55.1 and hike to the Hockley Valley Resort service road. For the next 1.1 km the trail will traverse the Resort’s ski facilities. A long descent occurs after the maintenance sheds. The length is determined by group ability. Can be 5km before retracing steps, but easily shortened if required. Bring a snack or lunch and water.

9:30 Exploring Port Weller West

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Charles Ansell Park, 320 Lakeshore Road, St, Catharines
corner of Bunting Road and Lakeshore Road

Hike Leader(s): Sheila Massey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 7k

Description

Karen Couch is leading a hike in Port Weller East and I will lead a hike on the West side.  On this hike we will walk along the Welland Canal and follow a trail to Malcolmson Eco Park.  On the grounds are a historic greenhouse, native gardens, unique birdhouses and areas which have been revitalized with trees and prairie grasses.  This park is a bird lover’s paradise.  After we leave the Park we will follow a trail to Sunset Beach and then to the Walker Creek Trail, walk a bit of the neighbourhood, have a look at floral murals at Port Weller Communuty Centre and return to Malcolmson Park following more trails and ending up at the parking lot at Charles  Ansell.   There will be frequent stops.

7 Rivers Hike Series - #1 of 7 - Humber River

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking Lot East of Airport Road past the Taoist Tai Chi Centre on Mono 5 Sideroad.

Hike Leader(s): Margery Cruise Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Strenuous
Distance: 11.4 km

Description

We will hike south crossing Mono 5 Sideroad until we reach 7th Line EHS. We walk south along to the road to the inukshuk. Here we head east to the viewpoint looking out over the Humber Valley. Next, we hike down past the Glen Haffy Side Trail. We remain on the main trail and continue to the bridge over the Humber River. Then we will turn around and return north to the parking lot.

This a badge hike – if you have done all 7 hikes, you have earned a badge.

Tawse Winery Hike and Private Tasting Experience

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Park at Tawse Winery 3955 Cherry Avenue Vineland

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6k

Description

We will hike on the main trail from Tawse Winery to the Margaret Reed Side Trail located in Cave Springs Conservation Area and return back to Tawse Winery by 11:30. Upon return we will enjoy a private structured tasting led by one of the knowledgeable and friendly winery staff from 11:30 to 12:00 noon. The cost for the tasting experience is now $12.50 per person. You will also enjoy a 20% discount on bottle purchases that day. Please bring your $12.50 with you as I will collect it prior to the tasting to simplify the payment to Tawse Winery. Thank you.

Sydenham Series #1 - Rocklyn Creek to Massie Hills

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land, Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): BTC parking lot off 6th Concession South (west side of road) north of Sideroad 3, south of Sideroad 6. BTC Map 29. 44.509124, -80.810665. Please arrive at 9:45 am.

Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 18.2 kms

Description

Join us on the first of our 10 Sydenham E2E Series shuttle hikes.  Peaceful rural Ontario.  Woods.  Beautiful, terraced Rocklyn Creek.  Bighead River.  Some road walking.  Please bring a garbage bag and a change of footwear for the shuttle (we will be muddy) and please be prepared to drive fellow hikers before or after the hike.  Please bring a smile, 2L of water, a warm drink, a snack and a lunch.  Hiking boots mandatory.  Poles and gaiters recommended.  Please arrive at 9:45 am to be prepared to shuttle at 10:00 am sharp.

Sydenham Series #2- Woodford to Massie Hills

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land, Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): BTC parking lot off 6th Concession South (west side of road) north of Sideroad 3, south of Sideroad 6. BTC Map 29. 44.509124, -80.810665. Please arrive at 8:45 am.

Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Strenuous
Distance: 19 kms

Description

Join us on the second of our 10 Sydenham E2E Series shuttle hikes.  Peaceful rural Ontario.  Woods.  Rocky technical terrain.  Very wet and muddy at Bognor Marsh.  Some road walking.  Please bring a garbage bag and a change of footwear for the shuttle (we will be muddy) and please be prepared to drive fellow hikers before or after the hike.  Please bring a smile, 2L of water, a warm drink, a snack and a lunch.  Hiking boots mandatory.  Poles and gaiters recommended.  Please arrive at 8:45 am to be prepared to shuttle at 9:00 am sharp.

Car Hike: Mono Cliffs

Hosting Club: Toronto, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Mono Cliffs Provincial Park, Map 19

Hike Leader(s): Al Brown Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat, Variable
Distance: 14 km

Description

We will complete a loop hike through the Park including the Splitrock side trail north of it. The terrain is generally flat to rolling and occasionally rocky, relatively easy hiking. Given the early end to winter spring flowers may be out for our viewing pleasure. After the hike those interested may meet at the Hockley Valley resort for refreshments.

To get to the meeting point take Hwy 10 north from Orangeville. Turn right at Camilla onto Mono Centre Road. Follow it to the village of Mono. Turn right onto a gravel lane just before you get to the community centre (on your right as you approach the village). Parking is on the graveled areas behind the tennis court.

A Hike Leader’s Hike - For TBTC Hike Leaders & Prospective Hike Leaders (BUT ANYONE WELCOME)

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: TBTC Special Events
Location (Google Maps): Streetsville Memorial Park, 335 Church St., bottom of the hill, in the parking lot near the Culham Trail and the bridge to the island. You can access Church St. from Queen St. which is an extension of Mississauga Rd.
If coming by public transit, meet Andrew at Kipling Terminal by 8:50 to take the #29 Guelph GO Transit Bus at 9 am to Erin Mills Station. We will transfer to #21 Lisgar GO Transit bus leaving at 9:45 to Streetsville Go STN and arriving at 9:55. Presto Card users will now have their TTC Fare deducted from the GO Transit fare making the adult return fare $5.50. Use washrooms at Streetsville station before walking 9 minutes to the meeting point. If coming by transit from the east end or downtown Toronto you may alternatively meet Tom in the Great Hall of Union Station at 8:30 to take the westbound Lakeshore GO Train to Clarkson where we will transfer to the same #21 Lisgar GO Bus those coming with Andrew from Kipling will board at Erin Mills.

Hike Leader(s): Andrew Proczek, Tom Swales

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 12.5

Description

This is a hike for current Toronto Bruce Trail Club Hike Leaders to meet some of the other Toronto Bruce Trail Club Hike Leaders and those interested in becoming Hike Leaders and would like an opportunity to ask questions before taking the Hike Ontario Certified Hike Leader Training scheduled for June.  However anyone is welcome to join us. Hiking Director Tom Swales and other Hike Leaders who have taken the Hike Ontario Certified Hike Leader (CHL) Course will be available to answer questions about the course, the process of becoming a Certified TBTC Hike Leader, and expectations of a Hike Leader. There will be further opportunities to mingle after the hike at a local pub.

We will hike on the Culham Trail from Streetsville to Credit Meadows Park  and return. Lunch will be at km 6.3 by the Credit River. The is a pleasant and fairly easy hike with only one major hill. We will be walking on packed gravel, dirt and grass trails as well as a short section of paved trail near River Grove Park.

Urban Walk: Valley View and Maple view Parks Thornhill

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Parking lot at the corner of Bayview Ave, and Sycamore Dr. South of Highway 7
Sycamore Dr. is 2 blocks south of highway 7,parking lot is across plaza of Dollarama and Star box

Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 7-8 km

Description

We will explore Valleyview and Maple view parks, and  walk  along  German Mill Creek,

9:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 10km

Description

Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. Register for each hike

Bring Poles water, snack, and dress for the weather

Woodford to north end of Bognor Marsh Conservation Area (Concession 4)

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Roadside Parking at the south end of 4th Concession N – go South from Highway 26 to parking area at the end of the 4th Concession N . The landmark for turning south off Highway 26 is the Woodford Baptist Church. From here we will do a car shuttle to the Woodford Community Centre which will be our starting point.

Hike Leader(s): Fran Turner Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk: 4 to 5 km/h
Terrain: Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
Distance: 8 km

Description

This is a lovely hike through the forest along the top of the escarpment.  We will take the Crevice Springs Side Trail at the start of the hike and enjoy passing through the Hole-in-the-Wall crevice.  We’ll stop for a drink and snack at the Waisberg Side Trail Lookout.  When we reach the north end of Bognor Marsh Conservation Area, we’ll turn north and head back to the cars.

9:15 Short Hike - Rotary Park

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Rotary Park, 376 Regional Rd 69, St. Catharines

Hike Leader(s): Debbie Demizio Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~ 6kms

Description

Hike around Twelve Mile Creek. Bring hiking boots, water, sunscreen and bug spray.

Boston Mills / Mississauga Rd

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Parking at Boston Mills Rd., just west of its intersection with Mississauga Rd.
Driving directions: From Highway 410 north, continue on Highway 10, left on King Street, right on Mississauga Rd., left on Boston Mills Rd. to the parking at dead end.

Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Shafiq Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 14 km

Description

Main Bruce Trail and Rockside Side Trail, there and back; will hike about 6 km reaching into Terra Cotta and return after snack break.
Bring water, snack, sunscreen and insect repellent, poles are recommended.
After hike there is optional stop at nearby coffee place, Coywolf Coffee, McLaughlin Rd.

Hockley Valley South Side

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Caledon Hills Section, Map 18. The parking lot is located south of Hockley Road at 5th Line EHS. Take Hwy 10 north and just north of Orangeville turn right (east) on Hockley Road. Drive 7 km and turn right on 5th Line to the parking lot on your left.

Hike Leader(s): Tony Evangelista, Les Babbage, Inge Eckerich, Julie Daley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Strenuous
Distance: Long Hike:10.6 km; Short Hike: 3 km

Description

From the parking lot, we will climb the Hockley Heights Side Trail to the Main Trail and turn left. At km 51.4 we will enter the Glacier Valley Side Trail and loop back to the Main Trail. Then heading west to km 56.2, we will turn right and hike back through the Griffith Ravine Side Trail to rejoin the Main Trail. Returning to the parking area will be via the Hemlock Ridge Side Trail. The short hike will complete the Glacier Valley Side Trail loop and return to the parking lot.

Bring lunch, water, and snacks. Hiking poles are recommended.