Hike Schedule

TBTC Annual 2 Day End-to-End

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Annual TBTC E2E
Location (Google Maps):

Limehouse

Hike Leader(s): Jacquie Van Dyke Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Rocky, Variable
Distance: Saturday’s hike is approximately 28km. Sunday’s hike is approximately 22km.

Description

Plan to hike the Toronto section in late summer over two days.
On Saturday, the bus will take participants to the north end of the Toronto section. Hikers will then hike south to Limehouse  – a distance of approximately of 28kms.
On Sunday, the bus will take participants south to Campbellville Rd and Appleby Line where hikers will hike north to Limehouse – a distance of approximately 22kms.

There will be checkpoints along the way where light snacks and water will be available. Those who complete the distances on both days will be receive the special Club E2E badge.

Registration cost for members is $50. Refunds will not be issued. Attendance is limited to 100 (two buses). Registration for members begins at 8:30 am and if spots are still available at 8:00 pm on June 17, registration will also be opened for non-members at a cost of $60 each. The fee covers: bus transportation each morning from the hike end location to the hike start, a badge, parking permits, 1 or 2 checkpoints each day. You will hike on your own without a hike leader. Complete details will be provided in early August. For questions, contact Jacquie Van Dyke at vdyke0946@gmail.com

Bus Hike: Towns of Elora & Fergus

Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:30
Return to City Time: 18:00
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup

Optional Items

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Elora and Fergus, Ontario

Hike Leader(s): Celia Ho; Tom Swales Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2-3 km/hr), Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 16.17 km

Description

Join us to visit the towns of Elora and Fergus of Wellington County, known as “Ontario’s most beautiful village”. (elorafergus.ca)

We will walk along the Elora Cataract Trailway into the town of Elora to the Elora Gorge Lookout in Victoria Park.

Ample free time will be given to roam and wander the streets of Elora.

After free time, we will walk along the Trestle Bridge Trail to the Wellington County Museum and Archives where time will be given to visit the museum (general admission is by donation).

After the museum we will continue along the Trestle Bridge Trail into the town of Fergus, visiting Templin Gardens and Confederation Park along the way and end up in downtown Fergus where the Cogs and Clockwork – Fergus Steampunk Festival will be taking place. There will be a refreshment stop here before heading back to the bus.

Please refer to the route map: https://onthegomap.com/s/t2mhcn8e

Saturday Shorts: Hockley

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 9 am at the Parking Area, east of km 65.3, on 3rd Line, north of Hockley Road (10 cars). (Note: We are not meeting at the main parking area on Hockley Road. Go north on 3rd Line. The parking area is on the east side of the road.)

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: 4 km

Description

Looking to get out on a Saturday but not give up your whole day? Saturday Shorts, a hiking series, will get you out in a small group on a short hike. This Saturday’s hike is a hilly challenge as we use side trails and the main trail to make a 4 km loop in the Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve. Bring water and a snack, if desired. There will be a short break. No dogs please.

10:00 NBTC SUMMER Nature Hike

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Louth Conservation Area

Hike Leader(s): Helen Hermansen Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~5km

Description

NBTC SUMMER NATURE HIKE

Join us for the NBTC Nature Hike series to learn more about the biodiversity along the Niagara Escarpment.  We will explore the trails throughout Louth Conservation Area which offer beauty in all four seasons. Hikes will be held January, May, August & October – it will be amazing to see all the changes throughout the seasons.  Your hike leaders, members of the NBTC Biodiversity Committee, will share their knowledge of the amazing flora & fauna along the trail as well as any biodiversity projects in the works for this year.

Parking is at the Louth Conservation Area Parking Lot on Staff Ave. Hiking boots and poles are recommend as the terrain is very rocky in sections.

Note that the hike will be rescheduled in the event of heavy rains or heavy snow. This hike was rescheduled from August so lets hope for good weather!

Hiking 101 - Fall 2024

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Register
Location (Google Maps): Queenston Heights Park – 1st date only – see description for full details

Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 4-6km

Description

Hiking 101 is an introductory course for novice hikers, members and non-members alike.  If you want some guidance on where to begin, what to wear, and what to take along, this is the course for you. The course is 3  Sunday sessions with a combination of workshop/Q& A followed by short hikes along the trail.  Dress in weather appropriate clothing and wear good walking shoes.

Time:  10:30am – 1:00pm

Meeting locations:  Sunday, Sept 8- Queenston Heights Park, near the Bruce Trail Cairn, Niagara River Parkway, Queenston, 43.157826  – 79.052045

Sunday, Sept 15 – Woodend Conservation Area, Taylor Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake   43.1445725 -79.1660377

Sunday Sept 22 – Kinsmen Park, 3820 Frost Rd, Beamsville 43.159499362  -79.47249811

Registration is Members $30, Non-Members $40.  Upon completing the three sessions, you will receive a FREE tube scarf ($15 value)

60th Anniversary Vintage Badge End-to-End

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at km 45.4, parking lot on Mono 5 Sideroad on the north side of the road, 43.974055, -79.984988.

Directions: From Airport Road turn east onto 5 Sideroad and drive for 600 metres. The parking lot is on the left hand side.

Shuttle to Mono Community Centre, 200 metres south of Mono Centre (County Road 8), 44.026195, -80.071516.

Hike Leader(s): Sandy Green 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: 27.5 kilometres

Description

Earn the CHBTC 60th Anniversary vintage E2E badge in three hikes. Pack sufficient water and snacks to boost your energy. Sturdy footwear is highly recommended. Participants can simultaneously earn the “60 for the 60th” badge as well. Badges will be available for purchase, $10.00 for BTC members and $15.00 for non-members.

Hike 1 – Hike from Mono Community Centre south to km 45.4/Mono 5 Sideroad. Distance 27.5.

Hike 2 – Hike from km 0.0/Creditview Road north to km 20.8/Escarpment Sideroad and Heartlake Road. Distance 20. 8.

Hike 3 – Hike from km 20.8/Escarpment Sideroad and Heartlake Road north to 45.4/Mono 5 Sideroad. Distance 24.6.

Note: Participants meet at the end locations and shuttle together to the starting points.

Hike 1 of 7 - Caledon Hills E2E

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 9:15 am at Creditview Rd. and The Grange Side Road.
Shuttle to start at Boston Mills Rd.

Hike Leader(s): Jennie Greenfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 9.65 km

Description

Hike 1 of 7 – Caledon Hills E2E.  Hike includes the last 3 km of Toronto Section, through the Cheltenham Badlands, then north along a road allowance to the Grange Sideroad.

Includes almost 5 km of road walking including 1 km along a busy road.

2.9 of Toronto + 0 to 5.2 of Caledon  + 1.45 side trails = 9.55 km total (Edition 31)

6.65 km of this hike can be logged towards the “60 for 60th Anniversary” badge

Peninsula End to End Fundraiser

Hosting Club: Sydenham, Peninsula
Category: Fundraiser
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking on Coveney’s Rd. (44.862611, -81.067962)

Hike Leader(s): Karen Buschert Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk: 4 to 5 km/h
Terrain: Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing., There might be muddy sections., There might be sections with water on the trail.
Distance: Distances range from 11-22 km per day depending on parking availability and terrain

Description

Complete a Peninsula End to End in a series of 3 multi-day, midweek hikes in September. Successful completion of the entire section will earn hikers a unique Stained Glass badge through the Peninsula Club. A high fitness level and/or prior experience with hiking on difficult terrain is essential. Participants should be physically capable of hiking up to 22 km per day over 3-4 consecutive days. Hike Series dates are:

Part 1: Sept 10, 11, 12

Part 2: Sept 17, 18, 19

Part 3: Sept 30, Oct 1, 2, 3

Accommodation suggestions: Part 1 and 2 Silver Lake Mennonite Camp near Sauble Beach (register at https://slmc.ca/retreats/retreats/). Part 3 Mountain Trout Camp (register at https://www.mountaintroutcamp.com/). During Part 3, we will use a shuttle service for 2 days through the National Park (register through Silver Lake link, Part 3 for payment for this service).

Beaver Bites #2 of 8

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Park at Metcalfe Rock parking area just south of km27.9 (10th Line)
Map 25, Edition 31

Hike Leader(s): Kristina Rettie Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Some rocky footing, Some steep sections, Strenuous
Length of Hike: 9.2km

Description

In this loop hike we will follow the main trail east to Metcalfe Rock Side Trail. Take time to explore the rock formations and crevices then continue north on the main trail to Chuck & Pat Grant Side Trail. Hike this trail to the mail trail with a stop along the way at Pinnacle Rock then back to our cars.

Add on – Mushroom Hunter Badge. Let’s go hunting for mushrooms and other fungi. The magic of the search is in the slowing down and noticing. From the forest floor to trunks of trees, keep a keen eye out as you search for a minimum of 20 different varieties of fungi.

Bring a snack and water!

Please no dogs

Text Kristina @ 519-410-9077 for morning of cancellations.

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.
3. Personal Protective Equipment:
   • Hikers may choose to wear masks

Transportation

It is the Bruce Trail Conservancy’s current policy that car shuttles are allowed.  It is at the discrepancy of individual hike leaders to make that decision.

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.

Peter Beecham Side Trail

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

(Google Maps) Caledon Hills Section, Map 18. Meet at roadside parking on 4th Line East, Mono 1.5 km north of 5 Sideroad.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: Long Hike 5 km Short Hike 2.7 km

Description

From roadside parking at km 55.1, we will hike west via the Peter Beecham Side Trail until we reach  3rd Line EHS. At this point, we will retrace our steps and return to the parking lot connecting with the Griffith Ravine Side Trail at Km 56.2 along the way.

Hikers can join the Griffith Ravine Side Trail at km 56.2 and return to the parking lot. (2.7 km hike)

Bring water, snacks, and sunscreen.  Hiking poles are recommended.

Afternoon Hike - Silver Creek area

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Afternoon/Evening Hikes
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 4:15 roadside on Fallbrook Trail at Silver Creek Conservation Area.

Hike Leader(s): Karen Bergmann Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6 kms

Description

We will hike around the Roberts ST and Irwin Quarry ST and then cross the road to the main trail and around a couple of side trails that you may not have known were there.  Bring bug spray/bug net and water.