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- 29August 29, 2024
8:00 am Long Hike Jordan to Moyer / Louth
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/800-am-long-hike-jordan-to-moyer-louth-77/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Location (Google Maps):
Jordan Hollow Park 3039 King St Jordan
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 10kDescription
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
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/walk-and-talk-rocks/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!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 kmDescription
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
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/915-short-hike-in-and-around-jordan-5/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!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: 6kDescription
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
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/old-guelph-rd-to-york-back/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.
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Afternoon/Evening Hikes
Location (Google Maps): Old Guelph Rd. HamiltonHike 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 kmDescription
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. - 30August 30, 2024
Loop Hike #4 - Hockley Crest
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/loop-hike-4-hockley-crest/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!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 KMDescription
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
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/900-am-niagara-on-the-lake-tour-some-yoga-22/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!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 kmDescription
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. - 31August 31, 2024
Car Hike: Bethesda Trail Richmond Hill
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-bethesda-trail-richmond-hill-30/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!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 kmDescription
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
Car Hike: East Point Park Bird Sanctuary, Scarborough, ON 150
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-east-point-park-bird-sanctuary-scarborough-on-150/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): 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 mapHike 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 kmDescription
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
Bus Hike: Crawford Lake
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/bus-hike-crawford-lake/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:30
Return to City Time: 17:00
Departure Point: Kipling Departure PointOptional Items
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Crawford LakeHike 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 kmDescription
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.
Lana's Challenge Series: Hockley Valley Loop 1/3
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/lanas-challenge-series-hockley-valley-loop/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!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 kmDescription
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)
Port Weller, Waterfront Trail
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/port-weller-waterfront-trail/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): 142 Broadway Ave, St Catharines, OnHike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6.5kmDescription
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/ontario/port-weller-waterfront-trail
Urban Walk: Smokey Hollow, Waterdown
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/urban-walk-smokey-hollow-waterdown/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): Waterdown, OntarioHike Leader(s): Brian Rideout Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 12.4 kmDescription
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.
- 01September 1, 2024
Exploring Sydenham Hike #14
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/exploring-sydenham-hike-14/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
Distance: 3.6 kmDescription
We will carpool to do a loop hike from the Irish Block Rd.. This is hike 14 in the book Exploring Sydenham. If you do not have a book and would like one ($30) let me know by using the “Contact hike leader” link.