Hike Schedule

Sydenham Series #7 - Indian Acres Road to Dawson Road

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): End of Dawson Road just east of the Lindenwood Management Area. BTC Map 34, km 129.6.

Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Slippery Sections Likely, Slippery and Steep Sections, Moderate
Distance: 16.6 kms

Description

Join us on the seventh of our 10 Sydenham E2E Series shuttle hikes.  Peaceful rural Ontario.  Woods.  A journey north along the escarpment through The Glen and Lindenwood.  Please bring a garbage bag and a change of footwear for the shuttle (we will be muddy) and please be prepared to drive fellow hikers before or after the hike.  Please bring a smile, 3L of water, bug spray, a snack and a lunch.  Hiking boots mandatory.  Poles and gaiters recommended.  Please arrive at 8:45 am to be prepared to shuttle at 9:00 am sharp.

Exploring Sydenham Hike #15

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: 2.7 km

Description

We will carpool to do a loop hike of Sydenham Forest East. This is hike #15 in the book, Exploring Sydenham. There is one secret to locate. If you do not have a book and would like one ($30) let me know by using the “Contact hike leader” link.

8:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 10km

Description

Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. Register for each hike

Bring Poles, Sunscreen, bug spray water, snack, and dress for the weather

Urban hike: Valley View Park Thornhill

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Parking lot at the corner of Bayview Ave, and Sycamore Dr. South of Highway 7
Sycamore Dr. is 3blocks south of highway 7 and 2 blocks north of John Street, parking lot is across plaza of Dollarama and Star box

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

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot)
Distance: 7-8 km

Description

We will explore Valleyview and Maple view parks, and  walk  along  German Mill Creek for a distance of 7-8 km. Difficulty Level: 2 (Intermediate)

9:15 Short Hike - Short Hills Park, Pelham Rd

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Hike
Location (Google Maps): Pelham Rd entrance, Short Hills Provincial Park

Hike Leader(s): Debbie Demizio Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~ 6kms

Description

Hike the main and side trails in Short Hills Provincial Park.  Bring hiking boots, water, sunscreen and bug spray.

Caledon Hills Section in Six Hikes

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 9:15 am at the Hockley Road parking area, km 61.1. Shuttle to start at Mono Centre.

Hike Leader(s): Elizabeth Ganong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 72.4 – 61.1 + 0.750 and 0.250 side trails and road = 12.3 km total

Description

This is the first hike in the series going from the north to the south of the Caledon Hills section. The trail will take us through the Whitetail Refuge Nature Reserve, up and down hills, over bridges, and through the Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve.

Please be prepared to help with shuttling hikers at the beginning and at the end of the hike. Bring water and snacks. There will be a break. No dogs please.

Participants who complete all 6 hikes with the co-leaders, Doris Harper and Elizabeth Ganong, will be eligible to purchase the 60th Anniversary End to End badge and the 60 for the 60th Anniversary badge from the hike leaders at the end of the 6th hike. Hike one, a few, or all 6 hikes. Join any hike, complete the rest on your own, and record the hikes in a log. Check the CHBTC website for submission details.

Tuesday Hikes 20 Year Anniversary End-to-End - Hike 1

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land Map 19. Meet at Mono Community Centre Hiker Parking area on 2nd Line in the village of Mono Centre.

Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage;Inge Eckerich;Tony Evangelista;Julie Daley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7.2 km; Drop out can be arranged at Km 2.2 for a 2.6 km hike.

Description

In 2004 a group of Dufferin Hi-Land BTC members began organizing Tuesday hikes. For their first venture, they hiked a 10 hike/10 week end-to-end series of the DH section. Join us as we recreate this series to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Tuesday hiking and recognize the pioneers who started it all.

Hike 1 will take us from 1st Line EHS parking, where the trail leaves Mono Cliffs Provincial Park through the Park to the Caledon Hills/Dufferin Hi-Land boundary. We will car shuttle from the Community Centre to 1st Line parking, leaving a car at the north end of 2nd Line, if required.

Bring water, snacks and sun screen.

The Heights of Pretty River

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Bruce Trail parking lot on the South side of Grey Road 40 just East of Grey Road 7 (GPS Coordinates: 44.508360,-80.557128). Please arrive at the meeting spot at 08:15, so we can start the carpool promptly at 08:30. We will carpool to the start of the hike at Petun Conservation Area, just north of Pretty River Provincial Park. If anyone wishes to drive directly to the hike start, it is a small parking lot on the east side of 2nd Line, at the Petun Conservation Area. I have put the coordinates in the map link. For those who are carpooling, we’ll have a 25 min drive to the hike start and will be hiking by 09:00. Please note that there is a $10 fee to park at the conservation area.

Hike Leader(s): Fran Turner 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: 12 km

Description

Are you in the mood for a challenging hike?  Join us as we climb up and down the escarpment and enjoy the forested trails of Pretty River Provincial Park.  This hike includes a visit to the Highest Point on the Bruce trail – take a photo and impress your friends!  We will traverse 7.5 km of main trail as well as the John Haigh side trail, the Pretty River side trail, and the Black Ash side trail.  This is a rewarding hike,  intended for fit and experienced hikers.  Bring a lunch and plenty of water.

Beaver Valley Geology Badge Hike #5/8

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Register online ONLY
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.

Hike Leader(s): Annette Sandberg Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less

Distance: 3,2

Description

Falling Waters: Waterfall on Stew Hilts Side Trail at Stop 3 (Page 86) At the lovely waterfall on the Stew Hilts Side Trail water trickles over the hard Manitoulin Dolostone layer and falls onto the soft Queenston Shale.

WEDNESDAY WALKERS - Valley Crest and Sligo Side Trail

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet on the south side shoulder of Sideroad 19 at Km 92.3 Map 27 Edition 31

Hike Leader(s): Margaret Yaraskavitch Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Some rocky footing
Length of Hike: 8 kms

Description

This hike is a little longer than other Wednesday Walker hikes but the terrain is quite flat. We’ll walk through strips of BTC protected land near fields with views across the Valley. From there, we use the Sligo Side Trail and then loop back on to the Main Trail. On this route, we’ll stop in a couple of places to talk about (historic) tree planting practices.

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 from the Crawford Conservation Area to the Rattlesnake Point and back (about 14 km)

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Crawford Lake Conservation Area

Hike Leader(s): Natalia Svechnikova 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), Rocky, Variable
Distance: About 14 km

Description

Please join me for a moderate midweek fitness hike in the Crawford Lake conservation area.

We will meet at the main entrance to the visitors centre accessible from the parking road off Conservation Road. You would have to pass the gate. The gate fee can be paid online $10.50 or in person a t the gate $12 plus HST. The gate is open from 10 am to 4 pm.

We will hike from the Crawford Lake to the Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area and back keeping up a moderate speed of about 3.5 km/h. The hike should take about 4.5 hours including a short lunch break at one of the lookouts in the Rattlesnake  Point Conservation Area.

If the weather is not favorable (light rain or muddy condition after rainfall), I would shorten the hike to about 10 km.