Hike Schedule

Frontenac Trek October 15, 16, 17, 18, 2025 - Trek Badge

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): Frontenac Provincial Park

Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 12-24km

Description

This is a special, 4 day,3 night trip to Frontenac Provincial Park. This special hiking event is a series of 6 loop hikes called the Frontenac Trek held in Frontenac Provincial Park each year. Frontenac Provincial Park is about 3.5 hours from Toronto and an hour north of Kingston. The 6 loops are from 12-24km (depending if we’re hiking one loop or two) and does not necessarily include the trail to access the trail head. Purchase of the Frontenac map is strongly recommended so everyone can follow along and help with way finding. Each of the 6 loops has a special code word which you keep track of to submit for a badge. The cost for registering for the Trek in 2024 was $5. This includes a badge and certificate for your first trek. A self-addressed 9×12”stamped envelope must be left at the park office if you want a badge/certificate.

Accommodation is at Snug Harbour Resort, a short distance from the park. Three shareable cabins #2, #10 & # 12 have been blocked off for the Bruce Trail hikers. http://www.snugharbour.on.ca
Please contact Rob at relax@snugharbour.on.ca. Choose one of the cabins or another one of your choosing if another is available.
This trip is open to 12 people. http://snugharbour.on.ca/accommodations.htm. Check in is October 15, 2025 at 12pm and Check out is October 18, 2025 at 10am

Once you register, please let me know if you want your name shared with others to share your cabin. The rate of $110 is per cabin plus tax no matter if there is one or more sharing. This rate also includes access to boats (at your own risk), fire pits and GBBQs as needed.

Let Rob know you are with the Bruce Trail Group. Parking fees at the Frontenac Provincial Park also apply. Since we hike the first day, please check-in first and we’ll carpool from Snug Harbour over to the park to complete our first loop.  Departure time on the first day is 12:30pm. Parking fees and reservations apply to all vehicles and everyone will need a reservation for the last day of hiking as most people drive straight home after our last hike. Borrowing a park pass from your local library, if available, or purchasing an annual pass, is encouraged. https://www.ontarioparks.com
Please note: Paid parking is only required on our first day and our last day.

Fees from parking is a shared expense unless you have a pass.

Please note, this hike is for those who wish to complete the Frontenac Trek which is 6 loops. Do not register if you’re planning other activities in the area unless you plan them before or after the trip.

There is often wild life and the trees are usually in full autumn colour.  On at least one evening, we’ll have a campfire and treats.

Please ensure you carry enough water and food each day as well as all the other things you require for day hikes. First aid kit, bug spray, rain gear etc. It is very important that hikers check everyday for ticks as the area is endemic.
Schedule and other important details:
Our schedule for the Frontenac Trek is as follows:
October 15 – Depart at 12:30 pm from the cabins and proceed to the
parking lot on Big Salmon Lake Rd – Hike Arkon Lake Loop 11km +access
trail.
October 16 – Depart at 7:30am from the cabins and park at the
Kingsford Dam Rd parking lot (48 Kingsford Dam Rd) – Hike Gibson Lake
9km and Hemlock Lake 5km + access trail
October 17 – Depart at 7:30am from the cabins and park at the
Kingsford Dam Rd parking lot – Hike Tetsmine Lake Loop 10km and Little
Clear Loop 7km + access trail
October 18 – Depart at 7:30am from the cabins and park at the far
parking lot on Big Salmon Lake Rd – Hike Little Salmon Lake Loop 10km
+ access trail. Note: A parking pass and a reservation was required
last year. Everyone will proceed home after the hike. We should
finish around noon or before.

Peninsula E2E - Six Consecutive Day Challenge

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Peninsula
Category: Peninsula E2E
Location (Google Maps): Day 1 of 6 starts at Bluewater Park, Wiarton, ON

Hike Leader(s): Margie Gloade Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk (4.5 – 5.5 km/h): A faster pace for those seeking a good workout or more distance.
Terrain: Difficult: Steep ascents/descents, rocky scrambling, and some rugged escarpment paths.

Description

Are you up for a challenge? Complete an End-to-End (E2E) of the 163km Peninsula section of the Bruce Trail in six (6) consecutive days this October. This E2E series will be difficult and is intended for experienced hikers only. Please carefully read the details below to understand the fitness required for this challenge, and be honest and aware of your ability before you register.

1. Sat. Oct.18, 2025, Wiarton to Jones Bluff; 25km
2. Sun. Oct.19, 2025, Jones Bluff to Rush Cove; 33km
3. Mon. Oct.20, 2025, Rush Cove to Richardson ST; 29km
4. Tues. Oct.21, 2025, Richardson ST to Dyers Bay; 26km
5. Wed. Oct.22, 2025, Dyers Bay to Halfway Log Dump ST; 27km
6. Thurs. Oct.23, 2025, Halfway Log Dump ST to Tobermory Cairn; 24km

Hikes will average 4.5 km per hour including breaks, moving pace is 5 km per hour. Expect to be on the trail for 7–9 hours each day for six consecutive days.

When you register, you are registering for the whole series. Depending on access points, as shown above, daily distances will vary from 24-33km each day.

Meeting time is scheduled for 7:30am; please arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to the meeting time.

Hikers must carry sufficient hydration, accessible snacks, lunch, first-aid kit, rain gear, extra socks, and plan to be self-sufficient each day of hiking. This will require planning and food preparation in advance as stores and service hours of operation on the Peninsula may be limited.

Prepare for variable weather conditions. The hike will go ahead rain or shine, however, in extremely inclement weather a day may be bumped ahead. Please consider potential schedule adjustments this week if booking accommodations or time-off from work.

Hikers will be expected to participate in shuttling vehicles to the end point, and returning hikers to the meeting point each day. Responsibility will be shared equally.

Any applicable parking or park entrance fees will be shared within the group.

This E2E series is for Bruce Trail Conservancy members only. To become a member: https://development.brucetrail.org

The $25 fee will include a donation to the PBTC and the awesome badge you will earn! You will get to choose from the PBTC’s E2E badges: Turkey Vulture Stained Glass badge or the Flowerpot badge.

Fossils Fall Hike: Queer Folx and Allies

Hosting Club: Peninsula
Category: Rainbow Hike
Location (Google Maps): Bruce Peninsula National Park Visitor’s Centre located at 120 Chi sin teb dek Road, Tobermory, ON

Hike Leader(s): Marg Glendon & Tainin Hopkinson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk (4.5 – 5.5 km/h): A faster pace for those seeking a good workout or more distance., Leisurely (2.0 – 3.0 km/h): A relaxed pace with frequent breaks and a focus on enjoyment., Medium (3.0 – 4.5 km/h): A comfortable pace for most hikers with steady progress.
Terrain: Difficult: Steep ascents/descents, rocky scrambling, and some rugged escarpment paths., Moderate: Rolling hills, mild slopes and rocky paths.
Distance: 1 km -7 km

Description

2SLGBTQ+ folx and allies are invited to join this lovely family friendly Fall hike. We will experience the beauty of Fall as Nature prepares for winter’s rest. We’ll gather at the Bruce Peninsula National Park Visitor Centre and shuttle to Little Cove, where a Park Interpreter will share their knowledge about this unique ecosystem and amazing fossil finds along the rugged shoreline.

For those seeking a longer adventure, a PBTC Hike Leader will guide you  on a 7 km hike back to the Visitor Centre. This will be a moderate to brisk hike and requires stamina and good balance. Along the hike, we will catch glimpses of beautiful Georgian Bay, Flower Pot Island and Bear’s Rump Island in the distance. After the hike, we’ll all  come together for potluck snacks,social connections and still have time to explore the Visitor Centre.

This experience will last approximately 3 1/2 hours. No parking fee is required at Little Cove, but standard Bruce Peninsula National Park admission and parking fees apply.

Weather can be unpredictable at this time of year. Wear layers, hat, sturdy footwear with good tread and closed toes.

Bring a back pack for snacks and lunch, water bottle, blanket for sitting, hiking poles and binoculars (optional).

Porta-potties are available at Little Cove parking lot and flush toilets are available at the Bruce Peninsula National Park Visitor’s Centre.