Hike Schedule

Urban Walk: Valley View Park Thornhill

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Parking lot is inside Sycamore Drive East of Bayview , north of Bayview Reservoir Park Playground

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 Creak,In return we stop in Huntington park and have snack under beautiful shed ,

Even it is considered Urban walk, but it is urban hike as we have some up and down hills and tree roots, please bring your Ice cleats and hiking poles

CANCELLED 9:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 10km

Description

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

Bring Poles, Icers, snack, and dress for the weather

9:15 Short hike, Pelham Road, Short Hills

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps): Short a 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 and water.  Keep a pair of icers in your car in case of icy conditions.

Hockley Valley - Dunby Rd/Cam Snell Side Trails

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

Caledon Hills Section, Hockley Valley, Map 18, Meet at the parking lot on the south side of Dunby Rd, Km 68.0

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 6.5 km, short hike 4 km

Description

We will meet at the roadside parking on Dunby Rd, and hike south along the Main Trail for 2.5 km. We will then follow the Cam Snell Side Trail loop (2 km), and return on the Main Trail. For those wishing a shorter hike, return to the parking before the Side Trail (4 km). Please come prepared for the weather. Snowshoes or icers may be needed.  Hiking poles are recommended. Bring snack and water.

Margaret Paull

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

Hike Leader(s): Myra Campbell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 5 km

Description

CANCELLED

Margaret Paull Side Trail
We will drive via Grey Rd 119 to the end of the 6th Line in the Beaver Valley Section. We will hike along the Bruce Trail to km11.3
where it joins up with the Margaret Paull ST. We will follow the ST back to the white blazed trail, then return to the cars. Bring
water and a snack

Snowshoe/Ski at MacGregor Point Provincial Park

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Snowshoe Hike
Location (Google Maps): Visitor Center in MacGregor Point Provincial Park, 1593 Bruce Road 33, south of Port Elgin. Day use fee applies

Hike Leader(s): Danuta Valleau Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing.
Distance: 3 to 4 km

Description

Depending on snow conditions, we will walk or snowshoe the Park trails.  Day use fees apply with discounts for Seniors. Option to bring your lunch or food to share around a campfire after the hike. If you’re interested in using the skating loop, check with Park Office beforehand to make sure it’s open. There are also set ski trails when there is sufficient snow.

Winter Wednesday Walkers - Kolapore East CANCELLED

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet in the Kolapore Skiers parking lot on Grey County Road 2, 750 m south of km 23.8, Map 25 Edition 31

Hike Leader(s): Glenda Collings Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Length of Hike: approx. 5 km return

Description

This is an in and out hike, travelling along rural fields and through forests and back to our cars.  On winter hikes we may encounter bare ground, light snow, deep snow, or ice.  Please bring snowshoes and icers to our Winter Wednesday Walkers outings.  Wear appropriate clothing for the weather plus water and a snack.

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.

Urban Walk: Valley View Park Thornhill

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps): Parking lot is inside Sycamore Drive East of Bayview , north of Bayview Reservoir Park Playground

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 Creak,In return we stop in Huntington park and have snack under beautiful shed ,

Even it is considered Urban walk, but it is urban hike as we have some up and down hills and tree roots, please bring your Ice cleats and hiking poles

9:00 am Long Hike Cave Spring NEW LOCATION

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Cave Spring Conservation Area

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 10k

Description

From Cave Spring Conservation Area explore the trail network on the escarpment You must register for each hike. Bring Poles, snack and a drink and dress for the weather

Hiking Around Jordan

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps): Shoarishon Park (formerly known as Jordan Hollow)

Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 km

Description

Hike various trails in Jordan (Balls Falls, Jim Rainforth Trail and Bailey Bridge through the village of Jordan)

Sydenham Nature Reserve Side Trail

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Snowshoe Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside Parking on County Road 18, just east of Rockford, where it meets the rail trail (Keeling Side Trail).

Hike Leader(s): Franziska Edney Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing., There might be icy and slippery sections., There might be muddy sections.
Distance: 4.6 kms

Description

This 3.6 km loop was donated to the BTC several years ago, it offers us a variety of terrain, but is mostly flat and easy to snow shoe. We start on County Road 18, walk along the rail trail and then hike the loop of the Sydenham Nature Trail, along some fields and through a variety of forests. If there is not enough snow for snow shoeing, please bring good footwear, the trail might then have some wet, muddy sections.  Map 32

Birthday Outing at Scotsdale Farm

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): The address for Scotsdale Farm is 13807 Trafalgar Road, Georgetown. About .5 km northeast of km 29.7, BTC Map 13. Please park in the parking lot near the heritage house.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery Sections Likely, Moderate
Distance: 16 kms

Description

Join us on a 16 km loop hike of the many Side Trails of Scotsdale Farm to celebrate the birthday of a hiker who just became a senior.  No gifts please although hugs welcome.  This hike is the longer hike referred to in “Hike Lord” Phill Armstrong’s companion hike posting of today’s date.  Optional pub stop after in Georgetown at 2:30 pm.  Icers and hiking boots mandatory.  Please bring a couple of snacks, a warm drink, some water and lots of smiles.  Please dress in layers for the weather.  Please note the earlier start time of 8:45 am.

Scotsdale farm Stuart Law Birthday Hike

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Scotsdale Farm on Trafalgar Rd north of side rd 27.

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

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 9km

Description

You are invited to join us on a hike to celebrate hike leader Stuart Law’s 60th birthday. After the hike there will be the opportunity to wish him well at the St. George Pub in Georgetown at 2-30 pm just a few minutes drive away.

There will be another hike for those who would like a longer more strenuous hike which will be listed in the Dufferin section of the website. Stuart will lead the long hike which will start earlier so we can all end up  together for the social.

Please meet at the Bruce Trail parking area  at the farm at 10-00 a.m. for a 10-15 a.m. start.

The route will be approximately 9km based on weather and trail conditions. I will avoid the most rocky areas.

It will be snowy and icy underfoot so you must have icers with you. Winter clothing  necessary and spare dry clothing and shoes in your car will make the apres hike more comfortable. Bring a snack and water or warm drink

Stuart would like this to be a low key sociable event so please don’t bring gifts.

Car Hike: Happy Valley, King city

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Please park along 16th Sideroad

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), Variable
Distance: 12-14 km

Description

Will explore through the happy valley forest and visit  nice look out ,We have short stops for water,bio and 15-20 minutes for  snack,

Please dress for winter and bring your ice cleats and hiking poles

Coach Trip: Skiers Horseshoe, Hikers McCrae Lake

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Coach Trip
Location (Google Maps): Horseshoe Resort

Hike Leader(s): Martina Furrer, Duro Vukman, George Lennon 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)

Description

Join us for an awesome day of winter fun at Horseshoe Resort and in the beautiful McCrae Lake Conservation Reserve.

Cross-country skiers:  Glide through forests and fields on 30 km of trails groomed for classic and skate skiing. Classic and skate ski rentals available. All cross-country skiing is self-guided. Ski passes are $30 per person.

Winter hikers: Join Duro and George for a fun guided hike in beautiful McCrae Lake Conservation Reserve. The group will be out all day and eat lunch on the trail. Depending on conditions you may need snowshoes, microspikes, or just boots. Option 2: Snowshoe on your own (preferably in your own small group) on Horseshoe’s trails. Those staying on resort will need to purchase trail passes ($15); snowshoe rentals are available for those who stay on resort.

Reserve your rental equipment ahead of time at https://horseshoeresort.com/nordic-centre/cross-country-ski/

Trail fees will be collected in cash on the bus. We will leave the resort at 4 PM.

Departure 1: 9 AM, 10 York Mills Rd

Departure 2: 9:20 AM, HWY 400 and Major Mackenzie Dr Park and Ride

Please arrive at the pick-up location 15 minutes before departure. The bus waits for no one.

Policy for running this trip: To run this trip we need 40 registrants 8 days in advance. We may cancel the trip on short notice if there is substantial risk of trail or resort  closure due to major weather warnings. If there is enough snow to ski and conditions are marginal or better, we will go. Marginal conditions mean not ideal skiing conditions. For example, wet snow, a thin bumpy base, or some icy patches. If TBTC cancels the trip, we will refund your coach fare. No refund if you cancel.

Dufferin Hi-Land Winter Badge Hike #2 of 4

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Special Events
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land, Map 20. Meet at BTC Rock Hill parking lot on 1st Line EHS, Mulmur, 300 metres south of 10 Sideroad/County Rd 17 (Km 28.3).

Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage; Helen Bailey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 8 or 9.5 km

Description

We will hike the Main Trail to the Oliver Creek Loop, returning by way of Moss Haven Side Trail and Main Trail. Option to continue across 1st Line to Rock Hill loop. Lots of hills, streams and crevices. Dress for winter conditions. Snowshoes and/or icers required. Hike leaders will contact registered hikers a day or two before the hike to advise on trail conditions and any weather alerts. Bring water, snacks and lunch.

Rail Trail Hike: Winter Sunset Wander

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): Please park at Forfar Park! It’s located about 100 meters past Forfar St. E on Gartshore St., on the left-hand side.

Hike Leader(s): Dylan Hubbard Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 10 km

Description

Description:
Join us for a magical winter hike from Fergus to the Belwood Lake Conservation Area! We’ll stroll 5 km to the dam to catch the sun setting over the lake’s icy expanse. After a break (length of the break TBD) to soak in the beauty (and snap some pics), we’ll head back under the soft glow of our headlamps.

What to Bring:

• Warm layers: Dress for January’s chilly temps! Think moisture-wicking base layers, insulating mid-layers, and a windproof jacket.
• Traction aids: ICERS or microspikes are essential for icy patches.
• Headlamp: For our walk back after sunset.
• Water and snacks: Stay hydrated and energized!
• Good boots: Waterproof and insulated to keep your toes toasty.

Notes:
Since this is a rail trail, it’s pretty easy as there’s no change in terrain, but be prepared for cold temperatures and walking after dark. The pace will be relaxed, so we can enjoy the scenery and take it easy.

PS: If enough people are interested, we could get some reservations to the Goofy Newfie or other local restaurants in town for after the hike!