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- 09June 9, 2024
Blue Mountain End to End in 3 Hikes ~ Stained Glass Fundraiser Badge
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/blue-mountain-end-to-end-in-3-hikes-stained-glass-fundraiser-badge/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.
This is a Multi-Day Hike
You are signing up for the following dates and times:
2024-06-09 at 07:00
2024-06-23 at 07:00
2024-07-14 at 07:00Hosting Club: Blue Mountains, Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps):Hike Leader(s): Margaret O’Dell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk: 4 to 5 km/h, Fast: more than 5 km/h
Terrain: Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
Distance: 22.8 kmDescription
This series of hikes is a Fundraiser series for the Blue Mountains Bruce Trail Club. All proceeds fund the activities of the Club directly. You are signing up for all 3 hikes, and must be present for all the hikes to receive the special fundraising badge.Hikers will receive a schedule of the Itinerary for all 3 hikes upon registration. Each Hike is 22-23 Km. The GPS coordinates for Hike on Day #1 are provided here. We will be starting the hike from Maple Lane, at the Blue Mountains Beaver Valley Boundary
- This hike series is intended for experienced distance hikers only; hikes will be lead at a brisk to fast pace. Be 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 4-5 hours;
- Meeting time is scheduled for 7:00am so that we’re on the trail at the earliest part of the day and avoid the heat in the afternoons;
- You must arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to the meeting time to organize shuttle; all participants will be expected to participate in the shuttle;
- Any applicable parking fees will be shared within the group.
- Hikers must carry sufficient hydration, accessible snacks, small lunch, first-aid kit, rain gear, extra socks, bug spray, etc; Check the weather as you pack your gear;
- If you have any questions or concerns, please use the Contact the Hike Leader above.
Sydenham Series #4 - Woodford to Bayview Escarpment
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/sydenham-series-4-woodford-to-bayview-escarpment/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land, Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking along the St. Vincent-Sydenham Townline at the field entrance of the River Kwai Side Trail. (We will not be building a bridge!). 44.624492, 80.730579. Please arrive at 8:45 am to be ready to shuttle at 9:00 am.Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely, Strenuous
Distance: 16 kmsDescription
Join us on the fourth of our 10 Sydenham E2E Series shuttle hikes. Peaceful rural Ontario notwithstanding the fact we will take in the new Kaboom Side Trail. Woods. Rocky technical terrain. May have to cross a swollen creek. Please bring a garbage bag and a change of footwear for the shuttle (we will be very muddy) and please be prepared to drive fellow hikers before or after the hike. Please bring a smile, 2L of water, a warm drink, sunblock, a snack and a lunch. It’s a touch early for bugs but be ready for them too just in case. Hiking boots mandatory. Poles and gaiters recommended. Please arrive at 8:45 am to be prepared to shuttle at 9:00 am sharp. Please visit the BTC website to see what should be in your back pack including your own first aid kit, an extra pair of socks and plastic bags to wear over your feet inside your boots in case you get a footer.Guided Mushroom/Fungi Educational Hike
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/guided-mushroom-fungi-educational-hike-2/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Beaver Valley
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the Johnston’s Side Road BTC parking area, km 71.7, Map 26, Edition 31. Please be there 15 minutes before the hike start time.
Hike Leader(s): Glenda Collings Click here to contact the hike leader.
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate, Some steep sections
Length of Hike: Approx. 1 1/2 hoursDescription
Excited about fungi? Join us for an educational hike led by an expert in the field from the The Mycological Society of Toronto. As we walk slowly along the trail, we will be viewing and learning about a variety of mushrooms/fungi. If you are thinking about working towards earning our Mushroom Hunter badge, see https://beavervalleybrucetrail.org/earning-badges/ one of our leaders will take photos, do I.D. and send that info to interested participants, just to keep us moving along. Please be dressed for the weather and bring water.COVID-19 Precautions Before, During and After your Hike
- 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/ - If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, stay home.
Other Guidelines
- Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the hike.
- 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. - Always carry I.D. and your health card.
- 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.
- Bring sunscreen and insect repellent (for spring and summer hikes).
- Bring your own first aid kit.
- Please leave dogs at home.
Urban Walk: Whitby to Oshawa
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/urban-walk-whitby-to-oshawa-3/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Whitby, OntarioHike Leader(s): Brian Rideout Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 10 kmDescription
Please join me under the clock in the Great Hall of Union Station by 9:05 am. We will take the eastbound Lakeshore train departing 9:20 AM, arriving in Whitby at 10:13 AM. If you prefer to drive, please meet at the north entrance of Whitby Go Station near the washrooms and the ticket counter.Please check out the GO Transit website and consider purchasing a one day pass for $10.
We will hike south to the lake and east to Oshawa along the Waterfront Trail for an estimated distance of 10 km. We will pass through several parks in Whitby and Oshawa along the way.While in Oshawa we will take Durham Region Transit to the Fox and the Goose pub and to Oshawa GO so please bring your Presto card and / or cash fare. Please bring sun screen, bug spray, a light snack and at least 2 liters of water.
Here is a map of our route: Whitby to Oshawa
Guided Mushroom/Fungi Educational Hike
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/guided-mushroom-fungi-educational-hike/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Beaver Valley
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the Johnston’s Side Road BTC parking area, km 71.7, Map 26, Edition 31. Please be there 15 minutes before the hike start time.
Hike Leader(s): Glenda Collings Click here to contact the hike leader.
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate, Some steep sections
Length of Hike: Approx. 1 1/2 hoursDescription
Excited about fungi? Join us for an educational hike led by an expert in the field from the The Mycological Society of Toronto. As we walk slowly along the trail, we will be viewing and learning about a variety of mushrooms/fungi. If you are thinking about working towards earning our Mushroom Hunter badge, see https://beavervalleybrucetrail.org/earning-badges/ one of our leaders will take photos, do I.D. and send that info to interested participants, just to keep us moving along. Please be dressed for the weather and bring water.COVID-19 Precautions Before, During and After your Hike
- 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/ - If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, stay home.
Other Guidelines
- Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the hike.
- 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. - Always carry I.D. and your health card.
- 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.
- Bring sunscreen and insect repellent (for spring and summer hikes).
- Bring your own first aid kit.
- Please leave dogs at home.
Exploring Sydenham hike 7
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/exploring-sydenham-hike-7/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):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, Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
Distance: 6.4 kmDescription
We will carpool to do a loop hike of some Silent Valley trails. This is hike 7 in the book Exploring Sydenham. It has a secret to be located.