Hike Schedule

First Day of Fall: Hockley Valley

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: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 15 km

Description

Join us for a 15 km hike through the Nature Reserve, known for being one of the most challenging and hilly sections of the Bruce Trail. Get ready for a workout. After the hike, those interested are welcome to join me at the Hockley Valley Resort for refreshments.

This is also on the first day of fall! woohoo!

We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment. This hike is an 2SLGBTQIA+ safe space, and everyone is welcome to join us!

Sydenham Series #10- Skinner's Bluff to Wiarton

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Bluewater Park, Wiarton. BTC Map 35, km 171.6.

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: 12.7 kms

Description

Join us on the last of our 10 Sydenham E2E Series shuttle hikes.  The march in to the base of the Bruce Peninsula.  Could be some ghosts and coffins.  Some road walking.  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.

Ross McLean loop (Bass Lake)

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Hike & Potluck
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Kemble Sarawak United Church, 319940 Kemble Rock Road, Kemble. We will carpool to the trailhead. This is one of three hikes offered before the annual general meeting of Sydenham Bruce Trail Club.

Hike Leader(s): Carol Mullin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: 3.9 km loop

Description

Please arrive by 1:30 pm to sign up for this hike. We will enjoy a picturesque view of Bass Lake and the wetlands along with crevices and a beautiful display of walking fern.

Our annual general meeting and potluck supper to follow the hike.

AGM Hike - Mystery Cabin Loop

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Kemble Sarawak United church in Kemble at 13:30h and we will car pool to the hike start from there.

Hike Leader(s): Fran Turner 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 km

Description

We will explore three different trails in one hike.  We start on the Don Richards Side Trail which leads through a beautiful open meadow before entering the woods.  We’ll then hike a section of the main trail, through a shaded forest.  We’ll return on the Mystery Cabin Side Trail, which runs at the foot of a rocky cliff face, with gorgeous views out over the valley, as well as towering cliffs overhead.  We’ll pass by the remains of an old setter’s cabin, the so-called “Mystery Cabin”  It’s a delightful hike!

Dodd's Hill and Tumbled Rocks loops

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot behind the Kemble Sarawak United Church at the main intersection (Kemble Rock Rd. and Conc. 20) in Kemble

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, Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
Distance: 3.7 km

Description

This is one of the hikes that are part of the Annual General Meeting of the Sydenham Club. We will carpool to the top of the escarpment and do the two loop hikes. Because the Tumbled Rocks loop terrain is rougher, hikers will have the option to skip that portion and return to their car on their own. For those who are still doing the hikes and secrets in Exploring Sydenham (hike 42 and 43) and / or Secrets of Sydenham (hike 26 Johannes / Johnson) please remember to bring your book.

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 approximate 7-8 km. Difficulty Level: 2 (Intermediate)

9:15 Short hike - Pelham Road, Short Hills

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Provincial Park, Pelham Road entrance

Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 kms

Description

Hike the main and side trails in Shorthills Provincial Park. Bring hiking boots, water, sunscreen and bug spray.  Please help prevent the spread of invasive species by cleaning your boots following the hike. Please check yourself for ticks following the hike.

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 Mono 5 Sideroad parking, km 45.4, where the trail crosses. Shuttle to start at Hockley Rd.

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: 61.1 – 45.4 + 0.250 from parking = 16 km total

Description

CANCELLED: Due to illness, this hike has been cancelled for September 24th. It will be re-posted soon with a new date. Our apologies.

This is the second hike in the series and takes us through the Hockley Valley Resort, pine plantations, hills and valleys.

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 2

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Dufferin Hi-Land Map 19, Km 12.2. Meet at roadside parking on 30 Sideroad Mono about 0.8 km east of Hurontario St.

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5.4 km; Drop out can be arranged at Km 8.9 for a 2.12 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 2 will take us from 1st Line EHS parking, where the trail leaves Mono Cliffs Provincial Park up 1st Line and through fields and woods to 30 Sideroad. We will car shuttle from 30 Sideroad to 1st Line parking, leaving a car on 1st Line where the trail leaves the road, if required.

Bring water, snacks and sun screen.

CANCELLED - 60 for the 60th Anniversary Badge Hike Series - #8 of 10

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking on the 4th Line EHS at the entrance to the Peter Beecham Side Trail; km 54.9, Map 18.

Hike Leader(s): Marilyn Ross 416-895-8254 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6 km

Description

Join Marilyn and Joyce on this 2 hour, 6 km hike which is the 8th in the series of hikes for the new “60 for the 60th Anniversary” badge. We will hike west to the 3rd Line EHS and include the Griffith Ravine Side Trail on the return.  Hike one, a few, or all 10 hikes. Join any hike and make up the rest on your own as long as a record is kept of their hikes to submit on completion to obtain their badge. Participants who complete all 10 hikes will be eligible to purchase the “60 for the 60th” badge.
Bring poles, and hydration.

Beaver Valley E2E (modified; includes some km's in Sydenham & Blue Mountains)

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Caledon Hills, Beaver Valley
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking – km 99.9 (Map 27) at the corner of Sideroad 22C & 3rd Line C

Hike Leader(s): Heather Murch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 23.9 km

Description

This is the third section in our Cairn to Cairn hike series this fall. Heather Murch and Steve White are co-leading these hikes. Strong hikers are welcome to join for sections or individual hikes, but will need to register for each end to end section series.

This series includes hikes between 20-24 kms per day and due to parking or hike length, some hikes include km’s from Sydenham and Blue Mountains Clubs.
We meet at 7:30 – hikers should arrive before that time. We will take turns and everyone is expected to participate in the shuttling. Any parking costs will be shared.
There is another End to End hike series posted by Steve for those who want to hike and donate to the Bruce Trail through the special Stained Glass hikes.
Hikers should wear layered clothing, bring rainwear, poles, hiking boots, hat, water, snacks, lunch, bug spray, sunblock and be prepared for changing weather this time of year.
Hiking itinerary with parking coordinates will be emailed to registered hikers.

Beaver Valley Stained Glass End to End (Sep25, Oct 15,16,21,22,23)

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Caledon Hills, Beaver Valley
Category: Stained Glass Badge End to End Fundraiser Hike
Location (Google Maps): Corner of Sideroad 22C & 3rd Line C and hike 7.4km in Sydenham and 17.4km in BV. We will shuttle to ST Vincent-Sydenham Townline in Sydenham Section and hike back.

Hike Leader(s): Steven White Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 23.9km

Description

This is the third section in our Cairn to Cairn hike series this fall. Heather Murch and I are co-leading these hikes. Strong hikers are welcome to join for sections or individual hikes, but will need to register for each end to end section series. This series of hikes are 20-24 kms per day and due to parking or hike length, some hikes cover more than one section.  There is another End to End hike series posted by Heather for those who want to hike and not receive this special Stained Glass badge.

We meet at 7:30 – hikers should arrive early and be ready to shuttle at that time. We will take turns and everyone is expected to participate in the shuttling. Any parking costs will be shared.

Hikers should wear layered clothing, bring rainwear, poles, hiking boots, hat, water, snacks, lunch, bug spray, sunblock and be prepared for changing weather this time of year.

Hiking itinerary with parking coordinates will be emailed to registered hikers.

Beaver Valley Geology Badge Hike #6/8

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Cancelled
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: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8.8

Description

Wodehouse Karst (Southern Route): Rock Outcrop in Bowles Gully at Stop 9 (Pages 98-100) At Bowles Gully two Escarpment rock layers – the Amabel Dolostone and the Manitoulin Dolostone – outcrop along the sides of the steep ski hill.

WEDNESDAY WALKERS - New Siegerman Area Trail

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Park on Sideroad 22C Km 99.9 Map 27 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: 6 km

Description

Reroutes, for the better, happened in the area of the Siegerman property! We’ll walk on a road allowance to the newly designed Siegerman Main Trail. Lovely views of a stream here. We’ll walk uphill and then walk a loop using the Allan Side Trail. Then we return on the Main Trail to our parked vehicles.

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.