Hike Schedule

Fort to Fort SECOND DAY ONLY April 21, 2024

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Event Hikes
Location (Google Maps):

Kingsbridge Park, Chippawa, Ontario

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 30.5 km ( could be 27 km if bridge at Black Creek is open)

Description

This is a self led hike.
Meet at Kingsbridge Park at 6:45.  You will be bussed to Old Fort Erie.  Hike back to Kingsbridge Park from Old Fort Erie.  Terrain is flat with mostly  paved paths. At present, the bridge at Black Creek is under repair and scheduled to reopen on April 26th  so there is a 3 km reroute, making the distance 30.5 km.  If the bridge is repaired by April 21st, then route will be around 27 km.    There are 2 checkpoints along the way.

Masks are optional on buses.

Registration is $50. (members) , $60 (non-members) for 1 day.   Fee includes bus and checkpoints .

Event Coordinator: Lauren Doig, ldoig52@gmail.com

Peninsula in 6 Challenger Series A Hike #2 Jones Bluff to Rush Cove

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Peninsula

Location (Google Maps): Rush Cove Parking Lot
Capacity: 10
Coordinates: 44.958806, -81.143985

Hike Leader(s): Margaret O’Dell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Fast
Terrain: Difficult
Distance: 27.7 Km

Description

Hike #2 of 6 Jones Bluff to Rush Cove

Peninsula in 6 Challenger Series
Complete 162.4 km section from Wiarton to Tobermory in 6 hikes.

• You must sign up for EACH hike individually. The series is spread-out over 2 weeks, and 3 weekends. You are not automatically accepted into either series as a whole.
• This hike series is intended for experienced distance hikers only. Hikers must demonstrate recent experience completing hikes exceeding 25 km over difficult terrain and at a brisk pace;
• If a hiker is unable to keep pace with the group, or finds the distance too challenging, their future hike registrations may be canceled by the hike leader.
• Be very aware of your ability to join this series.
• Hikes will average 4.5 km per hour including breaks, moving pace is 5 km per hour;
• Expect to be on-trail for 7 – 9 hours;
• Meeting time is scheduled for 7:00am; arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to the meeting time;
• Hikers must carry sufficient hydration, accessible snacks, lunch, first-aid kit, rain gear, extra socks, and possibly protective boot covers (i.e. bags);
• Hikers will be expected to participate in shuttling hikers to the start and to drive shuttlers back to their car. Responsibility will be shared equally;
• Any applicable parking fees will be shared within the group.

TBTC AGM Car Hike Kortright

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Kortright Centre for Conservation

Hike Leader(s): Frank Ye & Jen Zhang Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 9 KM

Description

Join us for a morning hike around the Kortright Centre for Conservation trails in Kleinberg before the club’s AGM in 2024. Meet Frank and Jen by the entrance to the visitor centre.

Note that you must register separately for the AGM and Lunch on Eventbrite – https://rb.gy/ptjlov

Car Hike: Toronto E2E in 4 and a biodiversity badge (2of4)

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Km 12.1, same as hike one on April 19.

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 15.2 km

Description

Second hike in the series. Please read about it on the hike calendar at April 19. We will shuttle to km 26.6 and hike back.  Note that this is the longest hike in the series and make sure that your accompanying child, if one is coming with you can handle the distance.

Merrit island loop

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Merritt Island Park. Up Cross Streete. Library on right. Keep going to end where park is.

Hike Leader(s): Sylvia Wheeler Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 10 km

Description

Exploring Sydenham hike 2

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the north-east corner of the parking lot at Home Depot on Highway 26 on the east side of Owen Sound.

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

Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing.
Distance: ~5 km

Description

We will carpool to do a loop hike of some of the Massie Forest trails. This is hike 2 in the book Exploring Sydenham. It has a secret to be located.

Invasive Plant Pull and Nature Hike

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Leisurely
Location (Google Maps): St. Paul St., Niagara Falls, north of Mountain Rd, Park on the west side

Hike Leader(s): Mary-Lyn Hopper Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 4km

Description

The Bruce Trail Conservancy is dedicated to the biodiversity of the lands adjacent ot he trail.  For the first 1 1/2 hours the focus will be on removing invasives in the area, likely garlic mustard and English Ivy. An optional hour hke will follow with the focus being on learning more about biodiversity and the plant matter along the trail.

Peninsula in 6 Challenger Series B Hike #1 Bluewater Park to Jones Bluff

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Peninsula

Location (Google Maps): Jones Bluff Roadside Parking, Boundary Road
Capacity: 4
Coordinates: 44.877725, -81.071134

Hike Leader(s): Margaret O’Dell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Fast
Terrain: Difficult
Distance: 32.1 Km

Description

Hike #1 of 6 Bluewater Park to Jones Bluff

Peninsula in 6 Challenger Series
Complete 162.4 km section from Wiarton to Tobermory in 6 hikes.

• You must sign up for EACH hike individually. The series is spread-out over 2 weeks, and 3 weekends. You are not automatically accepted into either series as a whole.
• This hike series is intended for experienced distance hikers only. Hikers must demonstrate recent experience completing hikes exceeding 25 km over difficult terrain and at a brisk pace;
• If a hiker is unable to keep pace with the group, or finds the distance too challenging, their future hike registrations may be canceled by the hike leader
• Be very aware of your ability to join this series.
• Hikes will average 4.5 km per hour including breaks, moving pace is 5 km per hour;
• Expect to be on-trail for 7 – 9 hours;
• Meeting time is scheduled for 7:00am; arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to the meeting time;
• Hikers must carry sufficient hydration, accessible snacks, lunch, first-aid kit, rain gear, extra socks, and possibly protective boot covers (i.e. bags);
• Hikers will be expected to participate in shuttling hikers to the start and to drive shuttlers back to their car. Responsibility will be shared equally;
• Any applicable parking fees will be shared within the group.

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

Description

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

Humber Valley - 5 Sideroad to Glen Haffy Side Trail

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

Caledon Hills Section, Map 18, Km 45.5
Meet at parking lot on 5 sideroad, east of Airport Rd, north of Hwy 9

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7km, Short hike 3km

Description

Hike will begin at the main parking lot on the north side of 5 Sideroad. We will hike the Main trail south to 7th Line (short hike will end here), continue south, then take the Glen Haffy Side Trail through the Humber Valley, ending at Mono-Adjala Townline. Cars will be shuttled to the end. Bring snack.

Scotsdale Farm, Map 13

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Scotsdale Farm parking lot.
From Highway 401 go north on Trafalgar Rd. until it merges with Highway 7, turn left on Highway 7, after about 4 km Trafalgar Rd. will branch-out to the right, take Trafalgar Rd., entrance to Scotsdale Farm is on the right after about 1.5 km. An unpaved road leads to the parking on the left.

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: 12 km

Description

Will go on main Bruce Trail and side trails in Scotsdale and Silver Creek Conservation Area, Duff Pit, Reservoir, Maureen Smith and parts of Bennett Heritage in a loop.
Bring water, snack.
Poles and gaiters are recommended.
Bug spray may be needed.
Hike leader’s contact # 416-566-0503.

Hike Leader Course

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Register online ONLY
Location (Google Maps): ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT once REGISTRATION complete.

Hike Leader(s): Annette Sandberg Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Description

Hike Leader Course with Hike Ontario hosted by BMBTC. There will be 3 parts – two 2 HR zoom meeting sessions and one 2HR on-site practical training (TBD). $60.00 registration fee will be reimbursed to participant if a commitment to lead hikes for BMBTC is confirmed (or another BTC Club).
Contact “hike leader” with any questions.

Peninsula in 6 Challenger Series B Hike #2 Jones Bluff to Rush Cove

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Peninsula

Location (Google Maps): Rush Cove Parking Lot
Capacity: 10
Coordinates: 44.958806, -81.143985

Hike Leader(s): Margaret O’Dell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Fast
Terrain: Difficult
Distance: 27.7 Km

Description

Hike #2 of 6 Jones Bluff to Rush Cove

Peninsula in 6 Challenger Series
Complete 162.4 km section from Wiarton to Tobermory in 6 hikes.

• You must sign up for EACH hike individually. The series is spread-out over 2 weeks, and 3 weekends. You are not automatically accepted into either series as a whole.
• This hike series is intended for experienced distance hikers only. Hikers must demonstrate recent experience completing hikes exceeding 25 km over difficult terrain and at a brisk pace;
• If a hiker is unable to keep pace with the group, or finds the distance too challenging, their future hike registrations may be canceled by the hike leader.
• Be very aware of your ability to join this series.
• Hikes will average 4.5 km per hour including breaks, moving pace is 5 km per hour;
• Expect to be on-trail for 7 – 9 hours;
• Meeting time is scheduled for 7:00am; arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to the meeting time;
• Hikers must carry sufficient hydration, accessible snacks, lunch, first-aid kit, rain gear, extra socks, and possibly protective boot covers (i.e. bags);
• Hikers will be expected to participate in shuttling hikers to the start and to drive shuttlers back to their car. Responsibility will be shared equally;
• Any applicable parking fees will be shared within the group.

Griersville - Anthea's Waterfall

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): Frank Huggins Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10 km

Description

We will park at km 113.6 on the Euphrasia-St. Vincent Townline in the
Beaver Valley section. This in and out hike proceeds west across the height of land that
separates the Beaver River Valley and Bighead River Valley. The trail meanders through
cultivated fields and hardwood bush with great views to the north. We will stop to enjoy
Anthea’s Waterfall before retracing our steps back to the cars. Bring a snack or lunch
and water.

Woodend Conservation Area to Glendale Bridge and back

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Woodend Conservation Area St Catharine’s hike along the historic 3rd Welland Canal

Hike Leader(s): Karen Limardi Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5K +

Description

Griersville - Anthea's Waterfall

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): Frank Huggins Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10 km

Description

We will park at km 113.6 on the Euphrasia-St. Vincent Townline in the
Beaver Valley section. This in and out hike proceeds west across the height of land that
separates the Beaver River Valley and Bighead River Valley. The trail meanders through
cultivated fields and hardwood bush with great views to the north. We will stop to enjoy
Anthea’s Waterfall before retracing our steps back to the cars. Bring a snack or lunch
and water.

Wednesday Walkers - Euphrasia St. Vincent Townline to 7th Line

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet on the south shoulder of Euphrasia St. Vincent Townline, km 111.0, Map 28, Edition 31. It is best to park somewhat east of where the trail enters, where the shoulder is a bit wider and allows you to park as far off the road as possible.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Some rocky footing
Length of Hike: 5.4 km

Description

This is an in and out hike along the “mini” escarpment as we head south and west.  We’ll pass through both Grey Sauble Conservation Lands and BTC acquired property.  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