Hike Schedule

Bruce Trail Conservancy and Vieni Estates Presents: A Celebration of Partnership And Community

Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia, Toronto, Caledon Hills, Dufferin Hi-Land, Blue Mountains, Beaver Valley, Sydenham, Peninsula
Category: Event Hikes
Location (Google Maps): Vieni Estates Winery

Hike Leader(s): Bess Maclaughlin Nakashima, Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely, Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 3-5km

Description

Join us in celebrating the ongoing relationship between Vieni Estates and the Bruce Trail Conservancy. Sam Rutherford will be guiding you on a 1-and-a-half-hour hike starting at Vieni Estates. We will return to our starting point for a wine tasting and lunch.

Let’s celebrate this ongoing relationship as we look to the future!

10:00am Invasive Honeysuckle Removal - Work Party - 2024

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Parking is available in the triangle at the intersection of Thirty Road & Ridge Road.

Hike Leader(s): Alicia Aitchison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely

Distance: ~2km

Description

This event is to work on removing invasive honeysuckle from the BTC Thirty Mile Creek Nature Reserve off Thirty Road in Grimsby.

We will meet for 10 am at the designated parking area at the intersection of Thirty Road & Ridge Road East and walk in together.

Invasive honeysuckle removal methods depend on size – small being pulled by hand and hung on tree branches by the roots to dry out, medium sized pulled through the use of extractigators (special shovel like tools that help pry out the small shrubs) & large having to be cut with chain saws.    We hope to have many volunteers on site and we will tackle this area in one day/one work party per year.
Join us at ten am and stay as long as you can – it’s an easy walk out for those that just want to work for an hour or two.  If you plan on staying longer pack a lunch & don’t forget lots of water, long pants, long sleeves, work gloves & sturdy footwear.

Volunteers make a difference – come out and join us for a fun work day.

contact Alicia Aitchison – aliciaaitchison1@gmail.com with any questions.

Please register so we know how many people to expect & we can keep everybody informed if anything changes.

Peninsula E2E

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Caledon Hills, Peninsula
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Halfway Dump (Capacity 80) No reservation needed after Sept 2.

Hike Leader(s): Heather Murch 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: 24.4 km

Description

Hikes are co-led by Heather Murch (Caledon Hills) & Steven White (Iroquoia)

This is an opportunity to achieve a Peninsula E2E badge (Heather) or donate to the Bruce Trail and earn a beautiful Peninsula E2E ‘stained glass’ badge (Steve).

We are a group of friends who are hiking Cairn to Cairn starting after Labour Day and finishing before Christmas. We’ve decided this year to hike right through Club Boundaries. It helps us to maintain a more consistent number of km’s for each hike and it reduces the complexity of having to end at a certain spot (Club Boundary); which quite often don’t have parking right there.
We will generally be hiking the Peninsula section southbound; starting in Tobermory. We will hike 10.7 km into Sydenham (past Wiarton) on the last day.
You’re welcome to join us for the Peninsula section provided you can keep up to a pace that exceeds 4 km/hour.

Rest of itinerary to be sent the week before our first hike.

Hikers should wear layered clothing, hiking boots, poles, hat, and bring lunch, snacks, water, raingear

Peninsula End to End - Stained Glass Fundraiser

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Caledon Hills, Peninsula
Category: Stained Glass Badge End to End Fundraiser Hike
Location (Google Maps): Halfway Dump Rd, Tobermory (Capacity 80) No reservation needed after Sept 2.

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: 24.4

Description

Hikes are co-led by Heather Murch (Caledon Hills) & Steven White (Iroquoia)

This is an opportunity to achieve a Peninsula E2E badge (Heather) or donate to the Bruce Trail and earn a beautiful Peninsula E2E ‘stained glass’ badge (Steve).

We are a group of friends who are hiking Cairn to Cairn starting after Labour Day and finishing before Christmas. We’ve decided this year to hike right through Club Boundaries. It helps us to maintain a more consistent number of km’s for each hike and it reduces the complexity of having to end at a certain spot (Club Boundary); which quite often don’t have parking right there.
We will generally be hiking the Peninsula section south; starting in Tobermory. We will hike 10.7 km into Sydenham (past Wiarton) on the last day.
You’re welcome to join us for the Peninsula section provided you can keep up to a pace that exceeds 4 km/hour.

Rest of itinerary to be sent the week before our first hike.

Hikers should wear layered clothing, hiking boots, poles, hat, and bring lunch, snacks, water, raingear

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

Car Hike: Blue Mountain E2E Stain Glass Badge

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Day 1- Km 51.9 Dufferin, Mulmur -Nottawasaga Townline, at the cemetery. Coordinates N 44.268777,W 80.156810 map 21
Day 2- 380 meters north of km 46.8 coordinates N 44.430927,W 80.275390
Day 3- same as day 2

Hike Leader(s): Smadar junkin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly
Distance: 21.9 km

Description

Welcome to the Blue Mountain fund raising hike series. The funds collected for this section are used to maintain the pledge of “ Ribbon Of Wilderness For Everyone Forever”. On this hike series you will be allowed to miss one hike that you will need to make up on your own to qualify for the stain glass badge.
on day one we will shuttle to km 21.9 , paid parking. Everyone will be required to pay their share of the parking. We will hike back to km0.0.
on day two we will shuttle to the same place, everyone is required to pay their share of the parking. We will hike 25 km.  On day three we will shuttle to the end of the Blue Mountain section and hike back. 20 km.
Bring 2 litres of water, snacks, lunch. Be at the meeting place 15 minutes early so we can leave by 8:30. Everyone is required to take turns in the car shuttles.

Urban Walk: 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 (Moderate)

9:15 Short hike - Pelham Road, Short Hills

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
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 Short Hills Provincial Park.  Bring hiking boots, water, sunscreen and bug spray.  Be sure to check yourself for ticks at the end of the hike.

Tuesday Hikes 20 Year Anniversary End-to-End - Hike 3

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

Dufferin Hi-Land Map 20, Km 17.6. Meet at Bruce Trail parking lot at end of Centre Rd, south of 5 Sideroad.

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5.4 km; No drop out.

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 3 will take us from 30 Sideroad to Bruce Trail parking at the end of Centre Rd. We will car shuttle from  Centre Rd back to 30 Sideroad parking.

Bring water, snacks and sun screen.

Terra Cotta

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Winston Churchill Blvd., intersection with Caledon Trailway.
Driving direction: North on Highway 410, continue north on Highway 10, left on King Street, right on Winston Churchill Blvd; drive 1 kilometre to roadside parking close to Caledon Trailway.

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

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 12 km

Description

Will hike Terra Cotta Side Trail and main Bruce Trail. Bring water, snack, poles and bug spray.
Hike Leaders phone contact for the day of hike: 416-566-0503.

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.

WEDNESDAY WALKERS - Webwood Falls

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet in the BTC parking lot on Grey Road 40, Km 105.7 Map 28 Edition 31

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Length of Hike: 4.6 km

Description

We gather in the somewhat new BTC parking lot on Grey Road 40. Our Trail takes us a short distance across a field and then into a forest. Then it’s a country walk beside farm fields towards Webwood Falls. We will view the Falls and poke around the old Harwood Farm to see features left behind from farmstead days. They we return back to our 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.

Christie Lake

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps):

Christie Lake Conservation Area largest parking lot.

Hike Leader(s): Craig Sim Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10-11k (approximate)

Description

Drive straight in from entrance, main parking lot to your right turn from stop sign at T junction. Either Hamilton Conservation Area membership or parking fees apply. Loop of lake as well as an upstream extension across the road, exact route may vary. Wear boots or strong footwear. One side of loop flat, other has some moderate hills. Prepare for variable conditions and footing if wet conditions, easy in ideal conditions. Dress in layers appropriate to weather. Bring water and snack. Hike leaves at 10am.

Evening Hike in Owen Sound followed by an Opportunity for Refreshments

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: An evening walk.
Location (Google Maps): Municipal parking lot on 1st Ave East between 7th St and 8th St in Owen Sound

Hike Leader(s): Harriet Nixon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk: 4 to 5 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: Approx 5 km

Description

Join us for an evening hike exploring Owen Sound neighbourhoods followed by an opportunity for refreshments. We will check out the salmon run at the Fish Dam during this hike.  There is no need to show up 15 minutes early for this hike, but we will leave promptly at 7 pm.