Hike Schedule

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.