Hike Schedule

Easy Does It Hike, Glenridge Quarry Naturalization Site

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): 1860 Sir Isaac Brock Way, St. Catharines, ON L2T 4C2

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5 Km

Description

Wodehouse Karst

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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
Distance: 11.5 km

Description

We will drive to the Beaver Valley Ski Resort parking lot. The hike starts at the junction of the Beaver Valley Crossover Side Trail and the Kimberly Forest Side Trail. We will hike north on the Kimberly Forest Side Trail to the white blazed trail at km
83.1 then north to km 83.6 to do an in and out hike of the Wodehouse Karst Side Trail We will then return south on the white blazed trail to the Valley Crossover Side Trail at km 79.5. From here it is all downhill to the Beaver Valley Ski Resort parking lot. Bring lunch and water.

WEDNESDAY WALKERS - Falling Water - Graham's Hill

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Park in the small BTC parking lot on the north side of Graham’s Hill Road, just west of where the Trail crosses Graham’s Hill Road at km 74.2, Map 26, 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: 4.2 km

Description

This is a there-and-back hike along a varied stretch of Valley edge. Karst topography, old growth forest and streams with waterfalls are on our route as well as meadow and wild fruit trees. There are long views across the Valley.

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.

Car Hike: Midweek Fitness Hike in the Forks of the Credit Provincial Park (ca 10 km)

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Forks of the Credit Provincial Park (McLaren Road entrance)

Hike Leader(s): Natalia Svechnikova Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: ca 10 km

Description

Please join me for an enjoyable fitness hike on a hilly part of the park. We will hike a 10 km loop with one section going up hill. The trail has mostly treed sections as well as a few open areas. There will be a lunch stop near the Credit River. Be prepared wearing comfortable cloths, hiking shoes/boots. Please bring at least 2 L of water, a light lunch/snacks, sun screen and bug spray optional. We will on the parking lot at the trail head and map poster to the right of the washroom facilities. You have to drive to the main entrance on the McLaren Road and pay for the parking.