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August 28, 2024
Michiganders Arch, Devil's Monument and Cape Chin
7:45 AM-4:00 PM
08/28/2024
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/michiganders-arch-devils-monument-and-cape-chin/
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Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): For those driving from Owen Sound and area, we will meet at the Grey Bruce Tourist Information Office west of km 104.4. We will depart at 7:45 so please arrive at 7:30.
For those living on the penninsula, we are limited to parking spaces at km 98.4 so we will meet at km 113 in Dyers Bay. Please arrive at 9:00. We will depart for km 98.4 immediately upon our arrival from Owen Sound
Hike Leader(s): Sheri Hatcher Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk: 4 to 5 km/h
Terrain: Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
Distance: Approximately 15 km
Description

This 15 km hike offers beautiful views of Georgian Bay but has some rocky, challenging sections. We will car pool from the Grey Bruce Tourist Information Office to km 98.4 and then shuttle to km 113 in Dyers Bay. We will hike north to south because of parking limitations. We will pass by Michiganders Arch and the Devil’s Monument and continue south until we enter the MapleCross Nature reserve property at Cape Chin. This is the BTC’s largest single Nature Reserve and offers the most magnificent view points over Georgian Bay. From there we will continue south until we reach our cars.
Because of the difficulty of this hike, experienced hikers only please.
EASY DOES IT HIKE, Burkout Trail, from Centennial Park, Fenwick
9:00 AM-10:15 AM
08/28/2024
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/easy-does-it-hike-burkout-trail-from-centennial-park-fenwick/
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Centennial Park, Church St., Fenwick, On
Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 4 Km
Description
Glen Huron-Keyhole-the Bluffs
9:00 AM
08/28/2024
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/glen-huron-keyhole-the-bluffs-2/
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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: 10 km
Description

We will park in Glen Huron near Station St and begin hiking west on the Ganaraska Trail to meet up with the white blazed trail at km 26.0. From here we head south heading towards the Nottawasaga Bluffs Conservation Area. After exploring the Keyhole Side Trail, we will loop around and back to the cars via the white blazed trail and the Betty Carter Side Trail. Bring a snack or lunch and water. Parking: Concession 8 South and Station St.
WEDNESDAY WALKERS - Kimberley Forest
9:30 AM-11:15 AM
08/28/2024
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/wednesday-walkers-kimberley-forest-2/
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Hosting Club: Beaver Valley
Location (Google Maps): Park in the lower parking lot of the Beaver Valley Ski Club, near the Valley Crossover Side Trail. From there, a few vehicles will be needed to shuttle to our starting point on Sideroad 7A.
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: 5 km
Description

After shuttling to Sideroad 7A, our hike begins as we walk through the BTC’s Kimberley Springs Nature Reserve, which includes beautiful Bill’s Creek. We also see the Stone Foundation Side Trail. After returning to the Main Trail, we then take the Kimberley Forest Side Trail. The Kimberley Forest is a beautiful multi-use and multi-trail area. Much of the walk is downhill as it finishes at the base of Beaver Valley Ski Club.
11:00 am Hike & Picnic
11:00 AM-1:00 PM
08/28/2024
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/1100-am-hike-picnic-16/
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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.
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August 29, 2024
8:00 am Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth
8:00 AM-10:30 AM
08/29/2024
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/800-am-long-hike-jordan-to-moyer-louth-77/
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps):
Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan
Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 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
Walk and Talk Rocks
9:00 AM-1:00 AM
08/29/2024
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/walk-and-talk-rocks/
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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 9 am at the parking lot at Mono Community Centre.
Hike Leader(s): Elizabeth Ganong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approximately 9.5 km
Description

Let’s rock it out and explore the geology of Mono Cliffs. We’ll hike mainly at a leisurely pace over the approximately 9.5 km route as we cover many of the highlights of Mono Cliffs Provincial Park. Dr. Kathy Wallace will provide an introductory-level look at the geology of the park that welcomes your curiosity. Plan on a lunch break at a spectacular look-out, a total time out just under 4 hours, and having your way of engaging with the trail expanded. This interactive hike was created for a small group, so we apologize in advance if there is more interest than spaces. In consideration of this, the hike may be repeated in September or October. No dogs please.
9:15 Short hike - in and around Jordan
9:15 AM-10:45 AM
08/29/2024
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-in-and-around-jordan-5/
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps): Sho’arishon Park (formerly Jordan Hollow)
Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6k
Description

Hike the main and side trails around Jordan and Balls Falls. Bring hiking boots, water, sunscreen and bug spray. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to start of hike.
Old Guelph Rd to York & back
4:30 PM-6:30 PM
08/29/2024
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/old-guelph-rd-to-york-back/
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Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Afternoon/Evening Hikes
Location (Google Maps): Old Guelph Rd. Hamilton
Hike Leader(s): Madeline Grady 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: 8 km
Description

This is 7 + km hike with some rocky climbs. We’ll follow the Main trail. Bring plenty of water. Poles and sturdy shoes/boots are recommended.
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August 30, 2024
Loop Hike #4 - Hockley Crest
8:30 AM-1:30 AM
08/30/2024
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/loop-hike-4-hockley-crest/
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Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Caledon Hills
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking Lot on Mono 5 Sideroad, on the north side where the Trail crosses.
Hike Leader(s): Pati Greenwood, Jeff Dowsett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 14 KM
Description

We will follow the main BT and take in several side trails to make a 14 KM hike with several loops. There will be a few steep climbs. Bring plenty of water and a snack. Please arrive by 8:15 am as we will leave promptly at 8:30 am.
9:00 am Niagara on the Lake Tour & Some Yoga
9:00 AM-11:00 AM
08/30/2024
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/900-am-niagara-on-the-lake-tour-some-yoga-22/
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps): Veteran’s Memorial Park, park just outside the park on King St.
Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6 km
Description

Enjoy the benefits of pausing for a yoga practice as we tour through the trails, parkland and Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake. No mat required. Movement will focus on a flow of standing poses designed especially for hikers. Plan to stay for conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Road, NOTL.
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August 31, 2024
Car Hike: Bethesda Trail Richmond Hill
8:30 AM-1:15 PM
08/31/2024
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-bethesda-trail-richmond-hill-30/
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Hosting Club: Toronto
Location (Google Maps): Free parking lot at the head of trail Bethesda Side Road off Bayview Ave. across Wilcox lake
Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot)
Distance: 14-15 km
Description

Join us to explore the trails of York Regional Forest and the Oak Ridges Corridor at Jefferson Forest and Bond lake,
From parking lot we hike thought Jefferson forest and continue to Bond Lake and have snack beside the lake and return to parking around 13 to 13.30

Lana's Challenge Series: Hockley Valley Loop 1/3
8:30 AM-3:30 PM
08/31/2024
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/lanas-challenge-series-hockley-valley-loop/
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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: 25 km
Description

Join us for an epic adventure through one of the hilliest sections of the Bruce Trail. We’ll park at Hockley Valley Provincial Park on Hockley Rd. and hike north, sticking to the main trail through the park. The route includes Dunby Rd., 3rd Line, and 15 Sideroad, leading us through the scenic Anderson Tract. Continuing south, we’ll return to Hockley Rd. and back to the parking lot via the main trail. This is a seriously difficult hike—be honest about your fitness level. No dropouts!
We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment. This hike is an 2SLGBTQ+ safe space, and everyone is welcome to join us!
Please bring 3L of water, lunch, lots of snacks and smiles. 🙂
PS, this hike will happen rain or shine, and yes! this is a car hike! (no shuttling required)
Bus Hike: Crawford Lake
8:30 AM-5:00 PM
08/31/2024
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/bus-hike-crawford-lake/
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Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:30
Return to City Time: 17:00
Departure Point: Kipling Departure Point
Optional Items
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Crawford Lake
Hike Leader(s): Tim Wainwright, George Lennon, Felix Wan Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Hilly, Other (Refer to Description)
Distance: 16.1 km
Description

Our hike starts at the main Bruce Trail at Steeles and Appleby Rd, and continues through the Nassagaweya Canyon connecting Rattlesnake Point to the Crawford Lake Area. The area features majestic cliffs, rugged rock formations, and lush vegetation — a picturesque landscape that is ideal for nature lovers. Its cliffs provide a perfect habitat for turkey vultures to nest, and they can be seen circling overhead as our journey continues to Crawford Lake and its reconstructed 15th century Iroquoian village, where we’ll be stopping for lunch with time to explore the village if possible. Archaeological research has found 10,000 artifacts in the area. From there we’ll continue on the main trail to Kilbride School where the bus will be waiting for us. There will be a drop-out point at 12.6 km for anyone wishing to end the hike earlier.
The bus will be leaving from Kipling subway station at 8:30 and the planned return is for 5:00.
Car Hike: East Point Park Bird Sanctuary, Scarborough, ON 150
8:30 AM-1:30 PM
08/31/2024
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-east-point-park-bird-sanctuary-scarborough-on-150/
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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): East Point Park Bird Sanctuary, Scarborough, ON
parking lot at the end of Beechgrove Dr.
There are different public transit routes to this parking lot please check transit maps/google map
Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Level 1 (Easy – mostly on flat, well maintained trails with hard-packed surface), Variable
Distance: 14-17 km
Description

We will hike along lake Ontario to Scarborough Bluffs.
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

Port Weller, Waterfront Trail
9:00 AM-10:15 AM
08/31/2024
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/port-weller-waterfront-trail/
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Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): 142 Broadway Ave, St Catharines, On
Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6.5km
Description

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/ontario/port-weller-waterfront-trail
Urban Walk: Smokey Hollow, Waterdown
10:15 AM-2:15 PM
08/31/2024
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/urban-walk-smokey-hollow-waterdown/
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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Waterdown, Ontario
Hike Leader(s): Brian Rideout Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 12.4 km
Description

Please join me under the clock in the Great Hall in Union Station by 8:45 am. We will take the Lakeshore West train to Adlershot GO departing at 9:03 am and arriving at 10:00 am. We will hike north into Waterdown, taking in Smoky Hollow Waterfall, where we will have lunch followed by an ice cream stop. This is a level 2 / level 3 hike.
Here is a map of the route. Smoky Hollow, Waterdown
I recommend you purchase a GO one day pass online if you come on this hike. If you are driving, meet us at Aldershot GO by 10 am.
Please bring at least 2 liters of water (more is better plus electrolytes), a lunch, bug spray and sun screen.
As of August 25, 2024, this hike is not impacted by the rail strike at CN and CP. There is GO train service to Aldershot GO.
Note: Registration closes 48 hours before the start of the hike.