Hike Schedule

Fireman's Park

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the upper parking lot of Fireman’s Park, Mountain & Dorchester Rds, Niagara Falls

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8-10km

Description

We will tour around Fireman’s Park on the main trail and other trails within the park.

Poles and ices may be needed depending upon the weather.

Water and snack recommended.

Urban Walk: Waterfront Trail 3/11 - Long Branch

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Etobicoke Waterfront Trail

Hike Leader(s): Brian Rideout Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 9 km

Description

Please join me at Kipling Station by 9:15 am.  We will take the 123 bus departing 9:30 am, arriving 9:53 am. If you want to meet us at the Long Branch loop, be there by 9:53 am.  We start hiking at 10:00 am.

We will hike to the lake and then east to Parklawn.  There we can catch a bus to Old Mill Station or take the Lakeshore bus / streetcar.  The estimated distance is 9 km.  Here is an online map of our route – Long Branch to Parklawn

Bring a snack, at least 2 liters of water, and icers.  Dress for cold weather.

Saturday Shorts: Mono Centre

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 10 am at the parking lot at Mono Community Centre. The centre is located at 754483 Mono Centre Rd. Please park in the gravel surface lot. 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): Dave Dawe; 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
Distance: Between 4 and 5 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 takes us to the north end of the Caledon Hills section as we use side trails and the main trail to make a 4 to 5 km route in the Whitetail Refuge 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 Dave Dawe. Registrants can expect a reminder/update message from Dave 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.

Youth Hiking Program - Discovery Hike - Lindenwood Loop

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Family Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Roadside parking in the BTC parking lot on the south side of Lindenwood Sideroad.

Carpooling may be available upon request.

Hike Leader(s): Jeannine Kralt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

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

Description

This hike will be a Discovery Hike along the Lindenwood Loop – we’ll take our time, and see what we can find. We’ll hike across an alvar, through forests, and past a large glacial erratic. The Lindenwood Loop counts towards the Junior Hiker badge and is also featured in Ron Savage’s new book, Exploring Sydenham. There will be sufficient time to find the related code en route. This is also a great route to choose for the By the Seasons badge. All ages are welcome.

As we’ll be taking our time, this hike is suitable for families, new hikers, and anyone wanting a more leisurely hike. We’ll likely take an hour or two, depending on the group – dress in layers, bring a snack, and wear good footwear. Given that January conditions can be variable, an email re: trail conditions to expect will be sent out prior to our hike together. Snowshoes are generally not necessary, but are available to borrow from the local library if interested.

If you are unable to register, please contact the hike leader via the link above. If there is enough snow that the BTC parking lot is closed, we’ll park roadside. Carpooling may be available upon request.

Hamilton Waterfront Urban Hike

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Meet DUNDURN CASTLE 610 York St Hamilton Parking Lot

Hike Leader(s): Cathie Green Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: Approximately 8 kms

Description

Meet at 10 am at Dundurn Castle Parking Lot(no fees) off York St Hamilton-easy access from 403

We will hike along the ridge(flat) to the stairs leading us down to Hamilton Bay Waterfront and walk the paved path to Bayfront Park and hike along some of their

bayfront trails-all paved paths over to the foot of James street to view the new Indigenous Art Installation -there will be a bathroom on the way

We will return along city side streets -Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the weather/poles/ water, snack/Icers

OPTIONAL Social afterwards  to have lunch at the Admiral Inn across the street from parking lot-

Humber Creek - Islington Ave. & Dixon Road to Historic Lambton House on the Humber

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Meet me at the Tim Hortons inside the No Frills Plaza SE corner of Islington and Dixon Rd at 9:40 am to use the washrooms and to stay warm. We will leave the Tim Hortons by 10 am to cross over to the ravine on the west side of Islington where we will begin the hike.. If driving to the hike, park on Northcrest Road, on the south side of Wincott Park and follow the path around the pond to the entrance of the park at Dixon Road and proceed east to meet the group at the intersection for 10. Transit users can come either via Islington Bus 37 from Islington Subway running every 11 minutes or via Lawrence West Bus 52 to Pearson Airport running every 12 minutes.

Hike Leader(s): Andrew Proczek Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Variable
Distance: 9.5 to 10 km

Description

Join me for a pleasant winter hike along the little known Humber Creek tail running eastward to the Humber River. Once we reach the river we will follow the Humber River trail south to just past Dundas St and our destination, the historic Lambton House where at 2 pm you will be treated to a lecture on the indigenous peoples and the Humber by Darin Wybenga, Heritage Interpreter for the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Those of you not wanting to attend the lecture can drop out there or continue to Old Mill Subway for an additional 3 km.

Public Washrooms and warm-up facilities available at Tim Hortons at 0 km; Valleyfield Rink (The West Way) at 2.5 km; James Gardens (7 km); and Lampton House (9.5 km)

Please bring your icers as the trails may be icy and dress appropriately for the winter conditions. Pack snacks or a lunch and sufficient water or a Thermos of your favorite hot drink.

Poles will be of help to you on a wilderness section of trail east of Royal York Road where if conditions permit we may attempt a creek crossing.

Urban Walk; Waterfront Trail 2/11 - Mississauga Waterfront

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Mississauga Waterfront Trail

Hike Leader(s): Brian Rideout Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 8.9 km

Description

Please join me at Union Station under the clock inside the Great Hall no later than 9:00 am.  We will take the Lakeshore West train departing 9:14 am, arriving 9:42 am (subject to GO Transit schedule changes).  If you want to meet us in Port Credit, please be there by 9:42 am.  We start hiking no later than 10:00 am.  Consider purchasing the $10 day pass for the GO train for use with your smart phone.  Some of you may find the regular senior rate is cheaper.  Purchase your ticket / pass in advance.

We will hike from Port Credit to Long Branch along the shoreline.  The estimated distance is 8.9 km.  Here is an online map of our route – Port Credit to Long Branch

Bring a snack, at least 2 liters of water, and icers.  Dress for cold weather.

Sunday Ramble - Crawford Lake

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Crawford Lake Conservation Area

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

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: approx 6.5km

Description

Please register for parking before the hike with conservation halton. Meet in first parking lot near gatehouse.

Bring water, snack and icers.

Hike 3 of 5 - Toronto Winter E2E

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 9:15 at parking lot Limehouse Conservation Area (off 5th Line) at the baseball diamonds.

Shuttle to Pear Tree Parking Lot

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, Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 9.13 km

Description

Hike 3 of 5 we are heading north again.

Main trail north from Pear Tree along 15 Sideroad then into the Speyside Forest, through open woodland, rocky ridges and mature forest to 4th Line. Following next to fields before crossing 5th line and entering Limehouse Conservation Area. Limehouse Side Trail to the parking lot.

Rough Footing

11.4 to 20.3 + .23 = 9.13

Caledon Winter Fandango - 10 hikes, 4 badges (Jan28,30,Feb3,6,10,11,14,19,20,27)

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Caledon Hills
Category: Stained Glass Badge End to End Fundraiser Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking at km2.8, north end of Chinguacousy Rd – do not block driveway

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

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 15-21 kms

Description

This series of 10 hikes will earn the hiker 4 coveted badges, including:

Stained Glass Fundraiser E2E (new)$30/$40, Redside Dace E2E (new)$10/$15

Sideways (new side trails badge)$10/$15

and Winter badge $10/$15

Hikes range from 15 to 21 KMs and are posted as in&out hikes so hikers can make up their own hike if they are not able to attend all 10. Hikers should be prepared for winter hike conditions, including layered clothing, boots, poles, icers and snowshoes. Bring water, drinks, snack and lunch. Carpool if you can to save parking spots. Hikers should plan to arrive 15 mins early to get geared up for the hike – hikes to start at 8AM. Contact hike leader through contact info on this form with any questions or if you will miss a hike. Full itinerary will be forwarded to registered hikers the week of Jan 20. Badges will be presented at our last hike.