Hike Schedule

Good Companions - Eastward and Return from Chedoke Golf Course

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

Chedoke Golf Course Parking Lot, Hamilton (See map below)

Hike Leader(s): Ted Bossence Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 7.5 km

Description

We will head east from the Chedoke Golf Course parking lot along the radial line and then onto the Bruce Trail  (with some hills and one steep section) up the escarpment.  We will need to cross busy Beckett’s Drive/Queen Street Hill.  We  will then follow the Bruce Trail to the top of the escarpment and then descending to the city streets and return via the tree lined streets to the radial trail and the golf course parking lot.

Bring icers, water .  Walk will be cancelled in case of poor weather/driving conditions (please check your email the evening before).

Please arrive for 9:45 and we will start walking at 10:00 am sharp!  I will email you on the day before the hike with contact information should you need to cancel after 4:00 pm on that day.

Winter Badge Wednesdays: Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 10 am at the parking area (10 cars) on 3rd Line, north of Hockley Road. (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.) It is best to aim for arriving around 9:45, so we can start hiking as close to 10 am as possible. Thanks!

Hike Leader(s): Jennie Greenfield; 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: Approximately 4 km

Description

Looking to get outside and enjoy nature in another season? You may wish to join in on one Wednesday hike in this winter series or all five! Complete all five as part of the series or do a combination of hikes within the series and your own winter hikes, and you will be eligible to receive the Caledon Winter Hiking Badge (further details below and on the CHBTC website under Club Badges).

This Wednesday’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 Nature Reserve. Be prepared for winter conditions by bringing warm gear, poles, and icers. You are encouraged to bring water and a snack. No dogs please.

The hike leader for this hike is Jennie Greenfield. Registrants can expect a reminder/update message from Jennie one or two days before the hike.

If desired, this hike may be used towards the Caledon Winter Hiking Badge (5 winter hikes in the Caledon section that are 1 ½ hours or longer in length). Please keep a log of your hikes and follow the directions on the CHBTC website under Club Badges to receive your badge.

8:30 Niagara Winter End to End #2 Kinsmen Park to Glen Road

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Parking Area Glen Road Carpool to Kinsmen Park Frost Rd Beamsville.

Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 13.2 kms

Description

We will be car pooling, Bring Icers and poles. No dogs. To earn your Niagara Winter End to End badge, it must be completed between December 21, 2024  to  March 21, 2025.
Because of the potential for bad winter trail conditions we have broken this e2e into 6 hikes rather than 5

Halton Agreement Forest Bent Rim 2 loop

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot on 6th Line, about 3 kms up from Campbellville Rd. Small parking lot so plan to arrive between 9 and 9:15 am.

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: 8.5 kms

Description

We will hike the Bent Rim 2 bike trail and back to the cars along a few of the other bike trails. Bring icers.   Hike is dependent on weather.

To the Falls and Back

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Thursday Group
Location (Google Maps): Halton Agreement Forest
Nassagaweya Fourth Line, just north of the intersection of Sideroad 10 (east off of Guelph Line and Nassagaweya Fourth Line

Hike Leader(s): Anne Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approx. 8 – 9 km.

Description

Halton Agreement Forest is a magical place in which to hike: tall trees, easy to rocky trails which loop their way through the forest. Meet at the small parking lot on Nassagaweya Fourth Line, just north of the intersection of Sideroad 10 (east off of Guelph Line and Nassagaweya Fourth Line at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start. There is plenty of roadside parking. We will hike the trails to lead us to Hilton Falls and back. Bring water and a snack and poles if using.  Icers may be necessary as well.

Leader: Anne Armstrong

Winterloops #1 - Dundas Valley

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation Centre – main parking lot off Governor’s Road

Hike Leader(s): Pati Greenwood, Jeff Dowsett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 10 km

Description

This is series of  five winter loop hikes along the Bruce Trail, join us for one or all. Today’s hike will be through the Dundas Valley Conservation Area on the main Bruce Trail, Conservation trails and BT side trails.  Bring water and snacks.  Wear layers for winter weather, bring icers and hiking poles.

Park in the main Parking lot located at 650 Governor’s Road.  Parking fees will be required.  See the Hamilton Conservation Authority for more information: https://conservationhamilton.ca/admissions-fees/

Please arrive at 8:15 am as we will leave promptly at 8:30 am.

Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps): Meet on King St near Centre St, just outside of Veteran’s Memorial Park

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-7km

Description

Each Friday we will explore some history of Niagara-on-the-Lake while getting a moderate paced walk.  Discover where the Niagara River meets Lake Ontario. Experience the Heritage District, woods and the Niagara Parkway.

Some weeks may be totally on sidewalks and roads while others may include a mix of trail and paved pathways.

Great way to build up endurance for longer more strenuous hikes.

Plan to stay for conversation and a coffee at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Rd., NOTL

Margaret & Robin

Fun Friday Hike - Dunks Bay

Hosting Club: Peninsula
Category: Winter Hikes
Location (Google Maps): 120 Chi sin tib dek Rd, Tobermory, ON N0H 2R0

Hike Leader(s): Owen and Marg Glendon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2.0 – 3.0 km/h): A relaxed pace with frequent breaks and a focus on enjoyment.
Terrain: Moderate: Rolling hills, mild slopes and rocky paths.
Distance: ~4-5 km

Description

Meet at at the BPNP Visitors Centre a few minutes early. At 10 a.m., we will start our “out-and-back”  back hike (~4-5 km) here and follow the Main Trail through a “tunnel” of Cedar and Pine trees leading us to the sweet little beach of Dunks Bay. Here, before returning to the Visitors Centre, we will consider an option to extend our hike along the Main Trail – depending on time and weather conditions. This trail section is generally flat and rocky. If we extend our hike, there will be some short ups and downs along the south shore of Dunks Bay. Our hike time will be ~ 2 – 2 ½ hours. Bring water, snacks and icers. Winter hiking requires extra preparation – wear layers of clothing, warm winter hiking boots, hat, face covering (if windy) and mittens. Hiking poles and gators are recommended. If the trail has a few inches or more of snow – bring your snowshoes. If you don’t have snowshoes, check in at the BPNP Visitor’s Centre to borrow snowshoes for this hike. At hike’s end, enjoy  lunch (bring your own) by the fire at the Visitors Centre. Then, consider catching a movie here – one of the Friday Film Series at the BPNP – by donation. All other park fees apply.