Hike Schedule

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,

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.

9:00 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

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.

Bayview Escarpment

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): CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 13.5

Description

CANCELLED This is a loop hike exploring the Lebanon Mountain Friendship Trail,
Bayview Escarpment Side Trail and the River Kwai Side Trail. Part of the trail is along
the escarpment edge with numerous deep crevices and high cliffs. The views are
magnificent which means some steep climbs. Bring a snack or lunch and water.

Wednesday Walkers - Daphne & Dorothy Nicholls Nature Reserve and more

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet in the BTC parking lot on the south side of Grey Road 40, where the trail crosses, km 105.7, Edition 31

Hike Leader(s): Glenda Collings Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Length of Hike: 7.4 km

Description

Join us for an in and out hike north of Grey Road 40 through lovely autumn woods, including the Daphne and Gordon Nicholls Nature Reserve.  No big hills to climb and great crevices to see.  Bring water and a snack.

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.

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.

Please leave dogs at home

11:00 am Hike & Picnic

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Locust Grove Picnic Area

Hike Leader(s): Marion Hanover Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 km

Description

Hike around Queenston area.  Optional outdoor gathering in Locust Grove including pot luck picnic after the hike.

9:00 am Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 10k

Description

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

Beaver Valley End-to-End Hike 1 of 9

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 9:15 am at the new parking area off Grey Rd. 40, 650 m east of Grey Rd. 7; km 105.7, Map 28 (Ed. 31). Shuttle to start at Blantyre (or alternative parking).

Hike Leader(s): Nancy Mooney Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: km 117.3 – 105.7 = 11.6 km total

Description

This is the first hike of a series to complete the Beaver Valley Section going from the north to the south. It includes Anthea’s Waterfall, hardwood bush, fields and deep crevices.

9:15 Short Hike, Jordan Hollow

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Jordan Hollow Park, Jordan Station

Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~ 6kms

Description

Hike the main and side trails around Jordan and Ball’s Falls. Bring hiking boots, water, sunscreen and bug spray.

Car Hike: Toronto E2E in 4 and biodiversity badge (1of4)

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Km 12.1, map 12. Southeast side of 15 sideroad. Coordinates N 43.582968,W 79.971787

Hike Leader(s): Smadar Junkin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Rocky, Variable
Distance: 12.1

Description

This is a 4 hikes series that will include the E2E and the biodiversity badges options. You can choose the regular E2E badge for the $5.00 or the  fundraising stain glass badge for $30.00. Hikers are expected to bring the money on the first hike of the series. Children age 8 and up are invited to join this hike for the great opportunity to engage, enjoy and learn about nature. 2 of  the hikes in this series on a TDSB PA days). Children must be accompanied by a parent/ guardian.

If you are interested in getting the biodiversity badge, please read about it on the Toronto BTC page to familiarize yourself with the requirements.
after each hike we will have a treat. Children can earn the youth Toronto BTC badge at no cost. Make sure that your child/ grandchild can hike the distance posted.
we will shuttle to km 0.0 and hike back. Everyone is expected to shuttle at least once during the 4 outings.