Hike Schedule

Bethesda Trail Richmond Hill

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Bethesda Trail Head Parking on Bethesda Sideroad off Bayview Avenue, across from Lake Wilcox. This parking lot is free.
From Finch subway station take blue bus to Richmond hill Centre and then Bus 91B to Bethesda Sideroad and then walk 600 meter to parking lot and meeting point, Please check the public transit one day before hike.

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

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 14-15 km

Description

Join us to explore Jefferson Forest and Bond lake

Please bring  hiking poles,  proper closing and shoes and lots of water,

Please carefully read  safety procedures during the hike:

1-Hikers must stay between the leader and the sweep.

2-Hikers must advise the leader or the sweep if they wish to leave the group.

3- Hikers must follow the whistle instructions: 1 blast- stay where you are; 2 blasts come to the leader; 3 blasts – come to the leader quickly.

4-Hike leader may request volunteers to stop at trail intersections, they need to help hikers to the direction the group walk and wait till they see the sweep .

5-Hikers have to make sure they can  see the persons behind and in front of

Car Hike: Hockley Valley Challenge #2 - CANCELLED

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Hockley Valley Nature Reserve, Map 18. To reach the meeting point, drive north on Hwy 10 from Orangeville and turn right onto Hockley Road. Continue approximately 5 km east until you see the parking area on your left, directly across the road from the Black Birch restaurant.

Hike Leader(s): Dylan “Lana” Hubbard Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hour
Terrain: Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 18 km

Description

THIS HIKE HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO BAD WEATHER – PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER!!
 

Ready for a serious workout and some scenic sweat? Join us at Hockley Valley, one of the hilliest sections of the Bruce Trail and the crown jewel of the Caledon Hills BTC. This hike will be at a brisk pace, so please honestly assess your hiking abilities, this one is a killer. Come prepared with at least two liters of water, snacks, lunch, bug spray, sunscreen, electrolytes, and hiking poles if you use them. Wear appropriate clothing and footwear, and beware of the tick population this year – they’re having a boom! I highly recommend dressing like a fashionable mummy with a light long-sleeve shirt and pants.

This is also a loop hike – no shuttling required!

Please note that this is a 2SLGBTQIA+ friendly hike. Everyone is welcome. And after we’ve conquered the hills, feel free to join me at the Black Birch restaurant for some well-deserved refreshments!

Easy Does It Hike View Historic Site of Knifeworks. (now a skate park). We'll have an easy hike on Merrit Trail.

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Leisurely
Location (Google Maps): Google: Knifeworks historical site on Merrit Trail, Park Lot:166 Westchester Cr., St.Catharines L2P2T3

Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5km

Description

Car Hike: Boyne Valley Provincial Park! - CANCELLED

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Boyne Valley Provincial Park, Map 20 of the BTC Trail Guide. County Rd. 19 (Prince of Wales Rd.) Parking Area – west of km 15.2 – approximately 80 metres south of the Prince of Wales Side Trail.

Hike Leader(s): Dylan “Lana” Hubbard Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hour
Terrain: Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 17 km

Description

Join us for an invigorating hike starting from the parking lot on Prince of Wales Rd. We’ll explore the Prince of Wales Side Trail, Primrose Loop Side Trail, main trail, and Boyne Valley Side Trail, looping back via the main trail and Prince of Wales Side Trail. Along the way, we’ll hike up the short side trail to Murphy’s Pinnacle, where you’ll be rewarded with a stunning view of the surrounding landscape – great for Instagram!

Bring lunch, plenty of water, and hiking poles if you use them, as the trail is hilly. Dress for the weather and note that this hike will happen rain or shine!

This hike is a 2SLGBTQIA+ friendly space. Everyone is welcome to join us for this adventure and enjoy the beauty of the trails together.

Directions:

Boyne Valley Provincial Park, Map 20 of the BTC Trail Guide. County Rd. 19 (Prince of Wales Rd. ) Parking Area – west of km 15.2 – approximately 80 metres south of the Prince of Wales side Trail.

Exploring Sydenham Hike #13

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
Distance: 13.2 km

Description

We will carpool to do a loop hike in the Bayview area. This will be hike 13 in the book Exploring Sydenham. There will be a secret to find. If you do not yet have the book I will have some for sale at $30 (cash or e-transfer). This hike will start in the morning due to its length. Ensure that you come prepared for a longer hike by bring at least 2 l of water and a lunch.

Cancelled - (risk of thunderstorms) 10:00 NBTC SUMMER Nature Hike

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

Louth Conservation Area

Hike Leader(s): Helen Hermansen Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~5km

Description

NBTC SUMMER NATURE HIKE

Join us for the NBTC Nature Hike series to learn more about the biodiversity along the Niagara Escarpment.  We will explore the trails throughout Louth Conservation Area which offer beauty in all four seasons. Hikes will be held January, May, August & October – it will be amazing to see all the changes throughout the seasons.  Your hike leaders, members of the NBTC Biodiversity Committee, will share their knowledge of the amazing flora & fauna along the trail as well as any biodiversity projects in the works for this year.

Parking is at the Louth Conservation Area Parking Lot on Staff Ave. Hiking boots and poles are recommend as the terrain is very rocky in sections.

Note that the hike will be rescheduled in the event of heavy rains or heavy snow.