Hike Schedule

Peninsula in 6 Challenger Series A Hike #5 Dyers Bay to Halfway Dump

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Peninsula

Location (Google Maps): Halfway Dump Side Trail via Emmett Lake Road
Fee by Park
Capacity: 50
Coordinates: 45.227342, -81.480393

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

Pace: Fast
Terrain: Difficult
Distance: 27.4 Km

Description

Hike #5 of 6 Dyers Bay to Halfway Log Dump

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.

Dufferin Hi-Land Two-Day End-to-End

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Special Events
Location (Google Maps): 586387 10th Sideroad, Mulmur. GPS Coordinates: N 44 13849 W 080 13649. This is the first farm 200m west of Center Rd on 10th (also called 17 when west of Center rd) There is a church on the corner. Please arrive by 7:45 latest to allow time for check in. Buses depart at 8:00 am. BTC Map 20 just west of km 30.4 (Whitfield).
Directions to Parking Location:
If coming by Hwy 10 from Orangeville:
– follow 10 north to Primrose
– proceed straight through the intersection onto Dufferin County Road 19, also called Prince of Wales Road
– follow this road for 6 km to first stop sign
– turn right, proceed approx 1 km
– the church is highly visible on the left side, parking is 200m west of the church.

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

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely, Strenuous
Distance: 55km (29km & 26km)

Description

Join us for two days of hiking the rolling hills of Dufferin County. Enjoy the spring flowers while earning your Red Trillium Badge. Hike distances are approximately 29km on Day 1 and 26km on Day 2. There will be checkpoints along the hike with volunteers providing assistance, refreshments and snacks. Registration is $65 for members and $75 for non-members, which includes shuttle bus service, checkpoint snacks and refreshments, Red Trillium Badge (must complete full hike to earn badge), and post-hike refreshments. Space is limited so register early!  No dogs.  No children under twelve.  No refunds.  Further details to be provided to participants upon registration.

DOUBLE Surprise Hike EARLY START

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: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: Long

Description

This will be a surprise. Guaranteed to be super challenging and
strenuous. Come prepared for a workout. You should be a hiker experienced in longer
distance hikes as well as managing various terrains. Bring lots of water, snacks and
lunch and maybe even dinner.

Introductory Hike: Scotsdale Farm

Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:30
Return to City Time: 16:30
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup

Optional Items

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

Scotsdale Heritage Farm

The Bus will depart from the north side of York Mills Road just east of Yonge Street in front of the York Mills Centre opposite the Shell gas station. Look for the yellow school bus.
Several other groups depart from this location so verify that it is the Bruce Trail Bus before boarding.

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales, David Royle Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 7 – 10 km

Description

Join us for an introductory hike suitable for beginners at scenic Scottsdale Farm near Georgetown. We will hike on the Bruce Trail and side trails in the area for a distance of 7-10 km. Bruce Trail Reference Guide Map # 13

We will be on the trail for around 4 hours, so bring lunch, snack and at least 1.5 L of water. We’ll hike a circular route on trails which include the main Bruce Trail and side trails. Expect variable terrain with a few hills, rocky spots. Hiking Boots are strongly recommended. Bring gear appropriate for the weather conditions of the day. Toronto Bruce Trail Club hikes go rain or shine.

Please note that masks are recommended while on the bus and there is no eating on the bus.

This introductory hike compliments the 2024 Hiker Initiation Program webinar hosted by Toronto Bruce Trail Club (TBTC).  The information webinar will be held Monday May 6th at 6:30 PM where TBTC hike leaders will speak on reasons to hike, the Bruce Trail, our hiking activity program, biodiversity, and how to enjoy the trail responsibly.  If you are new to hiking and/or the Bruce Trail consider registering for this presentation.

You can register for the webinar at:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_h9HhmurgRriVX4TFlBM6Xg#/registration

Members are encouraged to bring a friend that have expressed interest in hiking but haven’t had the chance to hike with the club.

We’ll have a refreshment stop in Georgetown with a choice of pubs or cafes before heading back to the city.  We expect to arrive back at York Mills Subway by 4:30 depending on the traffic.

Trillium hike Bethesda Trail Richmond Hill

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Meet at Bethesda Trail Head Parking on Bethesda Sideroad off Bayview Avenue, across from Lake Wilcox. This parking lot is free.

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

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

Description

Join us to explore Jefferson Forest and Bond lake and thousands of trillium flowers

Please bring  hiking poles,  proper closing and shoes and lots of water,

Please carefully read  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

Peninsula in 6 Challenger Series A Hike #6 Halfway Dump to Peninsula Terminus

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Peninsula

Location (Google Maps): Peninsula Terminus 45.236000, -81.594000
Street Parking available

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

Pace: Fast
Terrain: Difficult
Distance: 25.2 Km

Description

Hike #6 of 6 Halfway Log Dump to Peninsula Terminus

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.

Exploring Sydenham hike 3

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: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: 5.1 km

Description

We will carpool to do a loop hike of the Bognor Marsh trails. This is hike 3 in the book Exploring Sydenham. It has a secret to be located.

NEW TIME 8:00 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 bug spray water, snack, and dress for the weather

Beaver Valley to Rocklyn Creek

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): We’ll meet at the Bruce Trail parking on the South side of Grey Road 40, just East of Grey Rd 7. We will do a quick car shuttle to our starting point on Deviation Road.

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

Pace: Brisk: 4 to 5 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: 14.5 km

Description

This is the perfect hike for those who seek a lesser travelled route and a longer hike.  We will hike through quiet forests and across creeks and waterfalls.  We should see lots of trilliums carpeting the forest floor.  There are numerous scenic lookouts from the escarpment cliffs.  The terrain is not steep but there are many uneven rocky spots.  Please bring a snack and lots of water.

9:15 Short Hike - Short Hills Park, Pelham Rd

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Provincial Park, Pelham Rd lot

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~ 6kms

Description

Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills Provincial Park. Bring hiking boots, water, sunscreen and bug spray.

Duncan Caves/Metcalf Rock Loop

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

(Google Maps): Beaver Valley Section Map 25. We will meet at the SuperBurger parking lot (north-west corner of Hwy 89/Hwy 10 intersection) for carpooling at 8:30 am. Otherwise meet at the parking area at km 27.9, 100 meters south of where the Main Trail crosses the 10th Line on the east side for a 9:30 start.

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: Long Hike 10 km Short Hike 5 km

Description

We will hike through the Duncan Cave Provincial Nature Reserve and the Chuck Grant Side Trail/Main Trail Loop. The short hike will end at the parking area at km 33.3 and car shuttle back to Metcalfe Rock parking.

Bring lunch, water and snacks. Sunscreen, insect repellant and hiking poles are recommended.

CANCELLED - Split Rock Narrows plus Mono Cliffs

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): CANCELLED – Split Rock Narrows parking lot. Northeast of km 8.9 off of 2nd Line EHS at the beginning of the Splitrock Side Trail. From Hwy 10, turn east on 25 Sideroad then north on 2nd line EHS.

Hike Leader(s): Barbara Euler 416-578-1744 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

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

Description

Since Mono Cliffs is often very busy, we will start and end our hike outside the boundaries of the provincial park. There is a variety of terrain and viewpoints and we hope to see some spring wildflowers. Lunch at McCarston’s Lake.

Visitors and guests welcome.