Hike Schedule

Peninsula in 6 Challenger Series B Hike #3 Richardson Side Trail 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: 29.7 Km

Description

Hike #3 of 6 Richardson Side Trail 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.

Car Hike: Sydenham E2E 5/8

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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

Km 86.3 GPS coordinates N 44.556781, W 80.925586 Centennial Tower, west side of highway 6&10, top of the hill.

map 31.

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

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Challenging, Variable
Distance: 21.33 km

Description

The 5th hike of the Sydenham E2E, we will carpool to  Range road. Please note that Range Road is not a designated Bruce Trail parking  but we can park there. We will hike   hike back. May need icers. Bring 2litres of water. We will follow all Covid 19 instructions. Please arrive at 8:15 so the shuttle can go at 8:30. Everyone is expected to shuttle during the 8 days hike. Expected pace is 4- 4.5 km per hour.

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

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.

Beaver Valley End-to-End Hike 2 of 9

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at roadside parking on the south side of Sideroad 19, km 92.3, Map 27 (Ed. 31). Shuttle to start at Grey Rd. 40.

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 105.7 – 92.3 = 13.4 km total

Description

This is the second hike of the series and includes Webwood Falls, Siegerman reroute, beaver pond and bird sanctuary.

River and Ruin and loop

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Kilbride Park. Please park behind public school

Hike Leader(s): Jill Parratt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 7.5

Description

Meet at 9:15 for a 9:30am start.

We will hike Kilbride side trail, part of River & Ruin and the loop.

Some good hills so poles are recommended.

Jill Parratt

Island Lake, Orangeville

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Vicki Barron Lakeside Trail Parking.
After driving through Orangeville traffic lights on Highway 10, turn right on Hockley Rd., keep straight on SIderoad 5, turn right on Hurontario Street to the car parking.

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

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 10-11 km

Description

Will hike around Island Lake, may take few diversions into the side trails for a total of 11-12 km, completing a loop around the lake. Will be watching for birds, other wild life in the lake and enjoy the spring season.
There may be an optional refreshment stop after the hike.

Ross McLean Loop

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): West End of Dawson Rd., West of County Rd. 1., north of OS. East of km 129.6 (new book)

Hike Leader(s): Franziska Edney Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing., There are crevices or holes which may be hidden by layers of snow. Hike with extreme caution., There might be muddy sections.
Distance: 7.6 kms

Description

We will hike up the Dawson Road Side trail to the white-blazed trail, then north-west to the blue-blazed Ross McLean Side trail. We’ll follow the side trail to the main trail at the end of Lundy Rd. There is a crevice which we need to cross, and you will be able to admire a great specimen of walking fern. From there we will finish the loop and hike back to our cars. Map 34, Poles are advised. Please bring water and a snack if you wish.