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- 17April 17, 2024
Bayview Escarpment
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/bayview-escarpment-4/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 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: 13.5Description
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
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/wednesday-walkers-daphne-dorothy-nicholls-nature-reserve-and-more/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!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 kmDescription
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
- 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/ - If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, stay home.
Other Guidelines
- Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the hike.
- 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. - Always carry I.D. and your health card.
- 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.
- Bring sunscreen and insect repellent (for spring and summer hikes).
- Bring your own first aid kit.
Please leave dogs at home
Biodiversity Spring Nature Walk: 3rd Annual Pools, Ponds & Peepers
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/biodiversity-spring-nature-walk-3rd-annual-pools-ponds-peepers/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: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): Location: Meet at roadside parking at the dead end of Boston Mills Rd., about 400 m west of Mississauga Rd. Directions: From Hwy 10 take Boston Mills Rd. 6 km west to the dead end just west of Mississauga Rd. An alternative is to take Mississauga Rd. north from King St. about 3 kms, turn left on Boston Mills Rd. for about 400 mHike Leader(s): Richard Smythe Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 3.8 kmDescription
“There and back” on both the Main Trail and the Rockside Side Trail, about 3.8 km, with some hills and rugged sections. Hiking poles can be a great help. The pace will be slow at times with numerous stops to observe the spring ephemerals, listen to bird song and take photos. Bring your binoculars, camera and cellphone. Apps like Merlin, Seek, and iNaturalist will help identify flora and fauna along the route.11:00 am Hike & Picnic
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/1100-am-hike-picnic-13/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): Locust Grove Picnic AreaHike Leader(s): Marion Hanover Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 kmDescription
Hike around Queenston area. Optional outdoor gathering in Locust Grove including pot luck picnic after the hike. - Each hiker joining a Bruce Trail Club organized hike must perform a self-screening check before hiking.