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 Rocklyn Creek to Griersville

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at roadside parking location on Deviation Road where the Bruce Trail crosses the road – see map 28. We will do a quick car shuttle to the parking on Euphrasia St.Vincent Townline at Griersville and will hike back to Deviation Road. Please arrive at Deviation Road at 08:45h so we can do the car shuttle and be hiking by 9 am.

Hike Leader(s): Fran Turner

Pace: Brisk: 4 to 5 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: 9.5 km

Description

This hike travels along the top of the escarpment, crossing several pretty creeks and waterfalls.  At this time of year, the beautiful views northeast to Georgian Bay are not blocked by foliage, so we will enjoy spectacular scenery.  There are no major hills to tackle, but the terrain is rugged.   I will check the trail conditions the day before the hike and let people know what footwear is needed eg Icers or snowshoes.

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-Tom East Loop

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

Caledon Hills Section, Map 18, Meet at Hockley Rd parking lot on the north side of Hockley Rd, 250 meters east of 2nd line (near Km 61.3)

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 5.6 Km, Short hike: 2.5 Km.

Description

We will hike a loop consisting of Hockley Rd and Tom East Side Trails and Main Trail. Shorter hike will turn back where the Tom East trail turns sharply to the east. Bring water and snacks. Icers or  Snowshoes may be required. Hiking poles are recommended.

Forks of the Credit

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Mississauga Rd. intersection with Elora-Cataract Trailway.
Driving direction: From Highway 401, north on Mississauga Rd., pass through Belfountain village, after crossing Cataract Rd. and Elora-Cataract Trailway, park on either side of the road.
Alternate: North on Highway 410, continue on Highway 10, at Caledon Village, left on Charleston Sideroad (24), left on Mississauga Rd., drive 2 km to the roadside parking.

Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Shafiq Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 11 km

Description

Will enter Forks of the Credit Conservation Area using Elora-Cataract Trailway and hike main Bruce Trail, Mill Pond Trail and parts of conservation trails.
Bring water, a warm drink and snack; poles are recommended.
Dress according to weather, in layers, gloves and cleats may be required for safe hiking.
Will observe Forest Bathing for 20 minutes during the hike.

LOCATION CHANGED Crawford Lake Conservation area

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Crawford Lake Conservation area
3115 Conservation Rd
Milton
L9T 2X3

Hike Leader(s): Jill Parratt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 7.5

Description

Please meet at 9:15 for a 9:30 start.

You will need to reserve a time spot at Conservation Halton – Crawford Lake

Use the first parking lot.

We will be hiking around the lake and around the escarpment.

Please bring water, icers if needed.

Jill

Limehouse Speyside Loops

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Limehouse Conservation Area: Parking at the baseball diamonds. Access from Fifth Line south of the village of Limehouse. 43.63294746523793 -79.97092185711668

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery Sections Likely, Strenuous
Distance: 9.63 kms

Description

Join us in the snow on the main trail and the Canada Goose Side Trail to Speyside and back from Limehouse.  Snow likely to be deep.  Please bring snowshoes and icers. Please also dress in layers and bring water, a warm drink, a snack and a lunch.  Check the BTC website for what should be in your backpack.  Please be ready to snowshoe at 10:00 sharp.  Please remember hiking in the snow is much more strenuous that regular hiking.  Please be honest with yourself about your fitness level.  No drop outs.  We will walk on water a bit.  It will be frozen.

11:00 am Hike & Picnic

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):

Locust Grove Picnic Area

Hike Leader(s): Marion Hanover Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 km

Description

Hike around Queenston area.  Optional outdoor gathering in Locust Grove including pot luck picnic after the hike.

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

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Cave Spring Conservation Area

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 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
Category: Hike
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, Bailey Bridge through the village of Jordan

NOTL BLACK HISTORY SERIES- #1- Standing Firm For Freedom

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Veteran’s Memorial Park. Park on King St. At Centre

Hike Leader(s): Smadar .junkin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 5-6 kms

Description

Since the official recognition of Black History Month in 1995, Canadians are invited to learn and be engaged in an ongoing flight against anti Black racism.
in this hike series we will learn about the early years of the black community in NOTL how it helped to shape our diverse society as it is today.

During the hike we will stop several times to see and learn about some of the places that are significant to the early days of the black community in the area.
please dress appropriately for winter hiking, icers and poles recommended. If you wish to get the badge, you may join all three hikes today or choose other hikes offered in the series at other dates in February.

please note that this is the first of 3 hikes on the same day. If you wish to get the badge you may join all hikes today or join other hikes offered in the series.

please note that these hikes are offered by volunteers who are committed to their own learning and share informative hiking experience. The hikes are open to all and offered. In a spirit of mutual learning and inclusion.

Rockway - in and around.

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Staff Ave – free Parking

Hike Leader(s): Heather Howkins Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 9k

Description

We hike the main trail from Staff ave to Rockway, taking in some of the side trails on return.

this section is rocky with changes in elevation.

Bring snacks, water  and be prepared for the weather – icers, poles and appropriate foot wear.

NOTL BLACK HISTORY SERIES- hike 2- The Early Black Community.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Veteran’s Memorial Park. Park on King St. At Centre.

Hike Leader(s): Smadar Junkin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 5 kms.

Description

Since the official recognition of Black History Month by the Canadian government in 1995 Canadians are invited to learn reflect and engage in the ongoing  fight against anti Black racism and discrimination. This hike will give us the opportunity to get to know the strength and perseverance of the early Black community.
please dress for winter weather hiking. Icers and poles are recommended.
please note that these hikes are offered by volunteers who are committed to their own learning and to be able to offer informative hike experiences. These hikes are open to all and offered in spirit of mutual learning and inclusion.

NOTL BLACK HISTORY SERIES, hike 3- The Beginning of the End of Enslavement in Upper Canada.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Veteran’s Memorial Park. Park on Veteran’s Lane, past the tennis courts.

Hike Leader(s): Smadar Junkin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 6 km

Description

At 1995 the Canadian government has officially recognized February as Black History Month.  A chance for Canadian  people learn and  reflect and engage in the ongoing fight against anti Black racism and discrimination. During all  the hikes in these series we will learn about the Black History in the NOTL area. To earn this badge you can join my 3 hikes today or join other offered hikes in February.

Please dress according to winter weather. Icers and poles are recommended.

NEW LOCATION. Inglis Falls loop

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Snowshoe Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the parking lot behind the Grey-Sauble Conservation Authority head office.
237897 Inglis Falls Road, Owen Sound

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

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
Distance: 3.6 kms

Description

We will snow shoe from the Parking lot up to Inglis Falls, enjoy the views, and then cross the road and hike into Smith Bush, back down to the parking lot. Hiking poles and a water bottle advised.