Hike Schedule

Hiking Rotary Park to Decew House

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Rotary Park

Hike Leader(s): Sheila Massey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: Approximately 10

Description

This hike is very scenic with hills up the escarpment along the way.  We cross the Laura Secord Bridge and continue to Morningstar Mill.  If volunteers are there, we can see how the mill operates and possibly get a chance to go through the historic house.  Then we continue walking a rocky path along Lake Moodie where we end up at Decew House.  From there we walk over to the First Nations Peace Monument returning by the same trails back to Rotary Park.  If you have any questions email smassey449@gmail.com

Highland Creek Urban Walk: Guildwood to Rouge Hill & Some Yoga

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): We will meet in front of the Guildwood GO Station. See Meeting details below.

Hike Leader(s): Leonora Rochwerger Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 11.5 km

Description

Description:  Join us for a pleasant walk and some Yoga along Highland Creek and the Waterfront Trail to Port Union. We will meet outside Guildwood Go Train Station, and head to Highland Creek Community Park to hike along the Highland Creek Trail. If weather allows, we will find a flat area along the way to pause and do some gentle Yoga standing poses- no Yoga mat is required. We will continue our hike and reach the Waterfront Trail, ending in Rouge Hill Go Station. Those interested can join us for an after-hike coffee/tea at a local coffee shop.

Route map: https://onthegomap.com/s/j7htp3e6

How to get there and get home:  We will meet as a group no later than 09:30 outside the Guildwood Go Station. GO trains run eastbound approximately every 30 minutes from Union Station. Bus 86 from Kennedy Station is an alterantive to get there using TTC transit. If you are driving, there is free parking outside the station. To go back, you can take the westbound GO train to Union Station and beyond. If you parked at Guildwood, you can take the westbound train for 1 station to retrieve the car.

What to bring: Proper walking /hiking shoes, at least 1.5 litres of water and a packed lunch. Appropriate clothing for the weather. No Yoga mats required. No dogs allowed.

Spring Social Hike: Rocklyn Creek

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Walter’s Falls Community Centre at 1:30 and we will shuttle to the start of the hike from there.

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

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
Distance: 4.3 km

Description

We’ll meet at the Walter’s Falls Community Centre at 1:30.  After a very short car shuttle, our hike begins at Deviation Road.  We will hike west along the top of the escarpment for 3 km, enjoying the scenic vistas and the beautiful forest  for 3 km, then descend into the Rocklyn Creek valley and follow the waterfalls out to the road.  The creek portion is muddy at this time of year, so waterproof footwear is strongly advised.  This is a very pretty hike, but there are several steep ascents and descents  with  rocky terrain and uneven footing.  Hiking poles are helpful.

Spring Social Hike: Walter's Falls Loop

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Walter’s Falls Community Centre

Hike Leader(s): Danuta Valleau Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: 4.8 km

Description

Walk or carpool to Walters Falls Inn crossing the bridge on main trail which traverses the escarpment and follows the river upstream, returning on the other side of the river via the Walters Creek Side Trail.  Walking poles or sticks are helpful for downhill sections. Some areas by the river may be muddy.

This is a beautiful hike in any season through mixed forest,  and close to a running stream, with low and high sections.

Spring Social Hike: Mossy Gorge

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Walter’s Falls Community Centre

Hike Leader(s): Bob Knapp Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: 2.5 km

Description

A wonderful opportunity to discover this very interesting newly acquired BTC property.
A rough trail has been marked, but hikers must be able to step over branches and walk on uneven ground.
The hike will include views of large maple trees and a hike up the Gorge! We will make several stops to look at features.

We will meet outside the Community Hall 1:00-1:15 for instructions and to arrange car pooling the 5 kilometres to the start of the hike.

Hiker Initiation Program Webinar

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: TBTC Special Events
Location (Google Maps): Online Zoom Meeting

Hike Leader(s): Tanya Cora, Juliet Williams Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Description

New to hiking? Not sure what to wear, what to bring and where to go? the Toronto Bruce Trail Club’s popular Hiker Initiation Program is back for you! The 2024 Hiker Initiation Program offers an information webinar followed by Introductory hikes, and both members and non-members are welcome!

Our Hiker Initiation Program (affectionately named HIP) has introduced over 1000 people to hiking since its inception in 2009. Learn the ins-and-outs of hiking, and the benefits of hiking presented by experienced hike leaders from the Toronto Club. You’ll also learn about the Bruce Trail, our hiking programs, biodiversity, and etc. The information session will talk about:

1. The Bruce Trail and its wonders;
2. Hiking basics, safety and tips;
3. Organized hiking programs with the Bruce Trail Club;
4. Unique winter coach program.

Please register for the webinar at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_h9HhmurgRriVX4TFlBM6Xg#/registration

NEW TIME 8:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):

Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 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

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): Sheila Massey 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.

Spring Wildflowers and Trees - Oliver Creek and Walker's Woods

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

Dufferin Hi-Land Section, Map 20. Meet at north end of 2nd Line EHS off 8 Sideroad where the road ends and the 2nd Line EHS Side Trail begins (near Km 24.3). Park on the west side of 2nd Line south of the first driveway.

Hike Leader(s): Brenda Carling, Les Babbage Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 km; Short hike: 3 km

Description

Brenda Carling will lead us as we explore and identify the trees and blooming wildflowers along the Oliver Creek Side Trail and the Main Trail through Walker’s Woods. Bring a camera, snacks and water.

Pine River Loops

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Parking loop on north side of River Road just east of Prince of Wales Road.
The directions are as follows:
-find your way to Orangeville
-follow Hwy 10 north to Primrose
-continue straight through the stop light at Hwy 89 on to Prince of Wales Road.
-follow Prince of Wales Road until it ends at the bottom of a long winding hill
-turn right on to River Road
-follow River Road approximately 500M
-the Pine River Fishing Area parking is on the left

Hike Leader(s): Jerry Bakker Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 11 km

Description

This will be a hilly and potentially muddy hike. We start and finish with a short walk on River Road. After connecting with the main section of the Bruce Trail the rest of the hike will be in the forest.  Walking poles recommended and a lunch. Parking is limited so please consider car pooling.

Wodehouse Karst

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): David Little Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 12 km

Description

We will drive to the Wodehouse Karst parking lot on the 7th Line south of Sideroad 7A in the Beaver Valley section. We will hike along the Wodehouse Karst Side Trail to the white blazed trail at km 83.6 and hike south to km 79.5. Here we will meet up with the Valley Crossover Side Trail and hike north to meet up with the Kimberley Side Trail. Continuing north on the Kimberley Side Trail we meet up with the white blazed trail at km 83.1 and retrace our steps back to the cars. Bring a snack or lunch and water.

Invasive Plant Pull and Nature Hike

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

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 4 km

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.

WEDNESDAY WALKERS - South of Loree

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet at the corner of Sideroad 21 and the 4th Line. By the entrance of the Intercept Side Trail, km 2.3 The Bruce Trail Reference, Edition 31

Hike Leader(s): Margaret Yaraskavitch Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Some rocky footing, Some steep sections
Length of Hike: 7 km

Description

This hike is in the Loree area. We’ll walk a step creekside section to reach the lookout over Nottawasaga Bay. From there, we’ll head out of Sideroad 21 to an area with a beautiful glowing stream. After crossing Sideroad 21 again, we’ll enter the Len Gentler Memorial Forest but we’ll only use the Len Gentler Side Trail to make our way back to our trailhead. A little bit of road walking finishes our hike.

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.
7. Please leave dogs at home.

11:00 am Hike & Picnic

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):

Locust Grove Picnic Area

Hike Leader(s): Marion Hanover Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 km

Description

Hike around Queenston area.  Optional outdoor gathering in Locust Grove including pot luck picnic after the hike.