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- 17May 17, 2024
Car Hike: Victoria Day Weekend in the Lower Bruce Peninsula (3 nights)
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-victoria-day-weekend-in-the-lower-bruce-peninsula-3-nights/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!This is a Multi-Day Hike
You are signing up for the following dates:
2024-05-17, 2024-05-18, 2024-05-19, 2024-05-20Hosting Club: Toronto, Peninsula
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Evergreen Resort (Red Bay)
139 Resort Rd.
Wiarton, ON H0H 2T0Hike Leader(s): Jeanette Vincent, Brenda Menezes, David Royle Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely, Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Rocky, Variable
Distance: approx. 13-15 kmDescription
We continue Greg Vincent’s legacy of weekends away. Please join Jeanette Vincent, Brenda Menezes and David Royle as we explore the Lower Bruce Peninsula. The spring flowers will welcome us to the trails. We stay and have our meals at a comfortable resort at Red Bay. Each day we will hike the Bruce Trail and its side trails to form loops with great views of Georgian Bay and its islands. The carpet of trilliums is the best along the length of the Bruce Trail along with other spring ephemerals. Approximately 15km/day.This outing is restricted to those staying with us at Evergreen Resort for the weekend. You will need a car to access this outing. Please contact Evergreen for a reservation 1-519-534-1868 or frontdesk.evergreenresort@gmail.com and mention Vincent Victoria Day weekend.
Before registering at Evergreen Contact: please contact Jeanette vincentjeanette1604@gmail.com | 519-588-5916 For prices and more details.
Car Hike: Toronto E2E in 4 sections - 3 of 4
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-toronto-e2e-in-4-sections-3-of-4/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Toronto
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at km 26.5 (Map 13), on the Sixth Line, north of 22nd Sideroad, where the main trail exits the forest on the west side of Sixth Line. Coordinates N43.658244480690115, W-79.98546157653041. Click on the Google link for personalized driving instructions.Hike Leader(s): Susan Glofcheskie Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 12kDescription
This is the third of a four-series hike of the complete Toronto Club section of the Bruce Trail.Please bring gaiters and poles for the slippery mud. Bring 1.5 to 2 litres of water, bug spray, sunscreen and a snack. Hiking boots/shoes are mandatory. For further details, refer to hike 1 of 4 on May 3.
Please arrive by 8 am at km 26.5, so we can leave at 8:15 am to shuttle to our starting point (km 38.7).
This is a series of 4 hikes to complete the Toronto section. You must sign up for all 4 hikes if you wish an ETE badge at a cost of $5 members/$15 non-members.
Car Hike: CHBTC 60th Anniversary E2E Badge Combo 4/5
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-chbtc-60th-anniversary-e2e-badge-combo-4-5/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Toronto, Caledon Hills
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike #4 – We’ll meet at km 45.4 on the north side of Mono 5 Sideroad where the trail crosses. GPS N43.974055, W79.984988Hike Leader(s): Jacquie Van Dyke Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 16kmDescription
Come to one, a few, or all of these hikes to celebrate Caledon’s 60th anniversary! By completing all 5 of these hikes, you’ll qualify for BOTH of Caledon’s NEW badges. On this fourth of five hikes, we’ll meet in the parking lot on Mono 5 Sideroad and shuttle to our starting point. There will be a great deal of up and down hills today so please be prepared!We’ll stop for a short snack break and also a lunch break, so please bring enough food to last the hike, 2L of water, bug repellent, and proper hiking attire. Hiking boots/shoes are mandatory. It may be rainy so ensure you have rain gear with you.
Power of Water - Hike followed by lunch at the Harrison Park Inn
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/power-of-water-hike-followed-by-lunch-at-the-harrison-park-inn/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Harrison Park parking lot close to the bridgeHike Leader(s): Sheri Hatcher 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: 13.5 kmDescription
We will car pool to the Grey Bruce Tourist Information Centre (west of km 101.8 Ed 31) where we will start our hike. We will follow the main trail from Springmount to the Ingis Falls Conservation. We will pass by both Jones Falls and Inglis Falls where we will have a short break and witness the power of water. From the conservation we will take the Harrison Park Side Trail to the Inn were we will stop for a well deserved lunch .
Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/niagara-on-the-lake-tour-52/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Park on King St near Centre St – just outside of Veteran’s Memorial ParkHike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-7kmDescription
Each Friday we will explore different neighbourhoods, trails and parkland throughout Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Moderate pace with some weeks entirely on sidewalks and roads while others may include a mix of trails and paved pathways. Great way to build up endurance for longer more strenuous hikes.
Prepare for cooler windy conditions on open parkland and along Lake Ontario and Niagara River trails.
Plan to stay for conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Road, NOTL
Robin Garrett & Margaret Northfield
Neighbourhood hike: Beamsville/Ashby Park to Bruce Trail loop
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/neighbourhood-hike-beamsville-ashby-park-to-bruce-trail-loop-3/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):Meet at Ashby Park
4079 Ashby Dr, Beamsville, ON L0R 1B6Hike Leader(s): Angela Lytle Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5kDescription
Let’s take a local hike starting in a Beamsville neighbourhood after work or school!This neighbourhood loop hike starts in Beamsville’s local Ashby park, goes up Hillside trail (past the monarch way station), across Hillside and up Hixon to join the Bruce trail. From there we will hike east on the Bruce Trail towards Quarry road, and then loop back to Ashby park.
The pace of the hike will be moderate. The terrain is mixed with some paved paths, street and sidewalk, as well as the trail. There are some rocky sections of the trail.
Meet at 5:15 by the playground in the park to depart at 5:30. Limited street parking available next to the park, or walk if you live nearby! The full loop should take around 1.5 hours (max 2 hours) depending on our collective pace.
Hiking shoes are needed, poles are recommended. Carry water and some snacks.