Hike Schedule

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.

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.

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.

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.

NEW TIME 8:00 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 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 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

Urban Walk: Valley View and Maple view Parks Thornhill

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Parking lot at the corner of Bayview Ave, and Sycamore Dr. South of Highway 7
Sycamore Dr. is 2 blocks south of highway 7,parking lot is across plaza of Dollarama and Star box

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

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 7-8 km

Description

We will explore Valleyview and Maple view parks, and  walk  along  German Mill Creek,

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: Strenuous
Distance: ~ 6kms

Description

Hike the main and side trails around Jordan and Balls Falls. Bring hiking boots, water, sunscreen and bug spray.

Beaver Valley End-to-End Hike 4 of 9

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Hogg’s Falls parking, km 65.1, Map 26 (Ed. 31). Shuttle to start at Windy Lane.

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, Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 78.5 – 65.1 = 13.4 km total

Description

This is the fourth hike in the series and continues along the west side of Beaver Valley and the ski club. The trail takes us through a pine plantation, past waterfalls and the Boyne River, over boardwalks to Hogg’s Falls.

Tumbled Rocks loop and Dodd's Hill loop.

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Meet at 9:45 am at Kemble Arena parking lot (319897 Kemble Rock Road) to carpool to trail head. Limited parking at trail head. 5 minute drive from Kemble.

Hike Leader(s): Carol Graham-Mullin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less, Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing., Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
Distance: 6 km. approx

Description

We will hike 2 loops : Tumbled Rocks Sidetrail loop and then main trail to Dodd’s Hill loop. Beautiful views, spring flowers and ferns! Also, a walk through the Porcupine Crevice. Bring water and snacks and poles are recommended. If you are unable to register, please call or text the leader at 226-787-8804.

Neighbourhood hike: Beamsville/Ashby Park to Bruce Trail loop

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

Meet at Ashby Park
4079 Ashby Dr, Beamsville, ON L0R 1B6

Hike Leader(s): Angela Lytle Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5k

Description

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.