Hike Schedule

Rattlesnake Loop

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Rattlesnake Conservation Area

Hike Leader(s): Anne Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approx. 9 km.

Description

Please join us as we hike this beautiful area with views from the top of the escarpment and from the bottom of Nassagaweya Canyon looking up to the escarpment. The forest will be lush and green and cool. Meet in the lower parking lot at 9:15 for a 9:30 am. start. Bring water, a snack, insect repellent and sunscreen. Hiking poles will be useful. Make a reservation with Halton Parks to enter the conservation.
please contact hike leader via this form if you have any questions.

Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Park on King St near Center St, just outside of Veterans Memorial Park, Niagara-on-the-Lake

Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-7km

Description

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 & Margaret

Afternoon hike - Halton Agreement Forest

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Afternoon/Evening Hikes
Location (Google Maps): Meet roadside on 4th Line. Up Guelph Line from the 401, turn right on 10 Side Road and follow the curve as it becomes 4th Line.

Hike Leader(s): Karen Bergmann Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6 kms

Description

We will hike around the bike trails in this lovely Forest.  The bugs will be active, so bring bug spray/bug net.

New Badge! Niagara E2E Hike #3

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Decew House Parking lot ( Map 3) N 43.107568 W79.249598
Carpool back to Louth Conservation Area

Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 21.5

Description

This is the longest hike in the series .  Be sure to bring snacks and enough water and electrolytes.  Poles are recommended. Be prepared for the weather.

Bus Hike: Hike & Winery Tour and Tasting - Niagara Section - Balls Falls/Louth Conservation Areas

Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:30
Return to City Time: 18:00
Departure Point: Kipling Departure Point

Optional Items

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Niagara Section- Balls Fall, Louth and Rockway Conservation Areas

Hike Leader(s): Ross Estrella, Tom Swales Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Rocky, Variable
Distance: 10 kms

Description

We’ll hike the main trail for 10 km from Balls Falls Conservation Area to Rockway Conservation Area at a moderate pace (3.5 km/hour) while enjoying the beauty of the Niagara Escarpment (Hike4Heath-Hike4Fun).   Don’t forget to bring snacks, a lunch, and sufficient water for hydration. Also bring sunscreen, sun protection, a full brimmed hat, and insect repellent in the event that we’re welcomed by friendly mosquitoes. Sturdy comfortable hiking boots/shoes and poles are highly recommended. Dress according to the expected weather conditions as per the weather forecast. There will be no dropouts. From the finish of our hike the bus will take us to Pillitteri Estates Winery where we’ll experience and enjoy a private structured wine tasting and tour hosted by one or more of the knowledgeable and friendly staff. The cost of the tasting and tour experience is $16.95 ($15.00 + HST) per person with four wines selected by the host. Please bring the fee for the tour/tasting in exact cash as it will be collected on the bus to simplify the payment to the winery estate upon our arrival. You may purchase a bottle of your favorite vino and souvenirs, if offered. If interested in attending this hike please register early (by July 7th) so the number of people expected in our group can be provided to the winery a few days in advance. Your cooperation would be appreciated.

8:30am Niagara Shores Park Beachcoming Hike

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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

Corner of Niven Road and Lakeshore Road in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Park along Old Lakeshore Road.

Hike Leader(s): Suzanne Gourluck Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5-6km

Description

Explore a lakeshore park, shoreline and cliff top trail in Niagara-on-the-Lake. This beachcombing hike involves uneven ground, clambouring over fallen trees, a pebbly beach, sandy, wet and exposed areas. Hat, sunscreen and poles are highly recommended. Please note: This is not a maintained trail and some areas may have overhanging grass and shrubs.

Summer Fen Series: Oliphant Fen & Petrel Point

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Sydenham, Peninsula
Category: Botany Hike
Location (Google Maps): Oliphant Fen – by North Entrance to Lorraine Brown Boardwalk

Hike Leader(s): Jeannine Kralt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing.
Distance: 3km

Description

Join the Sydenham and Peninsula Bruce Trail Clubs for a hike series focusing on fens. Fens are unique coastal wetlands occurring along the escarpment, meadow marshes that have conditions that are favourable for a variety of interesting species including orchids.

This easy hiking series will begin at Oliphant Fen, with a participant carpool to Petrel Point, returning to Oliphant thereafter. Observations count towards the PBTC Orchid Badge.

Come to one of the hikes or several to see how the fens change through the seasons. Carpooling encouraged – contact the hike leader if you are in need of a ride (no guarantees, but attempts will be made to help coordinate). Please plan to arrive 15 minutes in advance of the hike start time.

Please contact Jeannine, the hike leader, if you have any questions or concerns (link on this page).

Caledon North

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the parking lot at the Mono Centre Park at 9:45 am

Hike Leader(s): Karen Bergmann Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 7.5 kms

Description

Starting at the top of the Caledon Hills section in the village of Mono Centre, we will hike the main trail and around the Turnbull and Springwater Side Trails and back. Bring bug spray, water and a snack as needed.