Hike Schedule

Peninsula Blue Series: Forty Hills Side Trails Loop Hike

Hosting Club: Peninsula
Category: Winter Hikes
Location (Google Maps):

Hike Leader(s): Saabir Sohrab, Shawn Radcliffe Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: 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: ~11km

Description

Join us for an exciting loop hike through the Forty Hills area on the Bruce Trail, covering seven side trails and showcasing the natural beauty of the Niagara Escarpment in winter. This hike will feature scenic views, rugged terrain, and quiet forest paths—perfect for those looking to explore the winter wonderland of the Escarpment.

Side Trails We Will Be Hiking:

Richardson Side Trail – A peaceful start through a forested section.
Whippoorwill Side Trail – Serene, wooded path named after the whip-poor-will bird.
Walter Brewer Side Trail – Offers elevated views and rocky terrain.
David Blasing Side Trail – A more challenging trail with rock outcrops and gorges.
Reeds Dump Side Trail – A quiet section with a beautiful winter forest landscape.
Alan Fowler Side Trail – Rocky ridges and panoramic views of the surrounding area.
White Bluffs Side Trail – Dramatic limestone cliffs and views over Georgian Bay.

Winter Hiking Tips:

Wear appropriate winter footwear and traction devices (e.g., microspikes) for icy conditions.
Dress in layers to adjust to changing temperatures throughout the day.
Bring plenty of water, snacks, and a camera to capture the stunning scenery.

Niagara E2E in 5 - Stained-Glass Fundraiser Badge

Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia
Category: Stained Glass Badge End to End Fundraiser Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Woodend Conservation Area is our first meeting spot.

Hike Leader(s): Anita Bergsma Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Varies but around 16km per outing

Description

Join us in earning a Niagara End 2 End Badge starting on February 9th, 2025 for a series of 5 hikes. Each hike will be approximately 16 kms at a moderate pace.  This is suitable for intermediate to advanced hikers.

We will be using hiker’s vehicles to shuttle between our start and end point for each hike.

Proper hiking boots and icers are a must!  Bring hiking poles, food/snacks, water, hat, and rainwinter gear.

Arrive at 9:00am for roll call/check in/drive to the starting point.  Hike will start at 9:30 am sharp

It is important to complete each section within a time frame to consider the shorter days.

Hikers will receive their Stain Glass End to End badge upon completion.

If you must miss a day but can make it up before the last scheduled hike, you will still qualify for the badge.

Please, no children/dogs. All logistics/scheduling/start/stop and parking (shared cost if there is a fee)and a hike leader to guide you, is included.

Planed routes, gps co-ordinates and parking information to be posted closer to hike time.

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Day 1: Queenston Heights to Woodend Conservation Area (16 KM)

Day 2 Woodend Conservation area to Decew House (16 KM)

Day 3 Decew House to Rockway (16 KM)

Day 4 Rockway to Margaret Reed Side Trail Parking (18.7 KM)

Day 5 Margaret Reed Parking to Grimsby Terminus (17 KM)

Changed - Hilton Falls snowshoe hike

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the main parking lot at Hilton Falls.

Hike Leader(s): Karen Bergmann Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 7 kms

Description

We will meet at 9:15 am in the parking lot at Hilton Falls.  With the expected snow, I expect we will snowshoe, but you don’t need to snowshoe. You are welcome to just hike.  Please bring icers for your boots and poles are recommended. Hike is dependent on weather conditions.

Car Hike: Oak Ridges Trail 15KM + Fish & Chips

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Rouge Park, Glasgow Area Parking Lot

Hike Leader(s): Alina Lin

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr)
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot)
Distance: 15KM

Description

Meet at the parking lot southeast of the Webb Rd @ Concession Rd 2, GPS ( 43.991641, -79.203363) . Please arrive before 9:15 am to get yourself ready.

We will leave the parking lot at 9:30am, hike along Oak Ridges  Side and  main Trails to Secord Lake, and then return, map FYI: https://onthegomap.com/s/7l4t9dua.

After hike, you are welcome to join the group for refreshments at Joy’s Fish & Chips ( 6728 Main St, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A 7W5).

Notes for your attention:

• Bring icers/crampons/microspikes as the trails are likely covered by hard snow or ice.
• Wear clothing in layers for the weather.
• Bring hot beverage and snacks.
• No dogs/pets.

To The Lake and Back CANCELLED

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Easy Does It Hikes
Location (Google Maps): Oakville, Maplegrove Plaza

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

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: Approx 9 km.

Description

Please join us for this easy, semi urban walk along Joshua Creek in southeast Oakville. Please meet at 9:45 am. in the Maplegrove Plaza, (corner of Cornwall Road and Maplegrove Rd.) near the Rexall Drug Store. We will follow Joshua Creek down to Lake Ontario and back. Bring water, a snack and icers in case of snowy, icy trails.
Leader: Anne Armstrong

Urban Walk: Waterfront Trail 4/11 – Parklawn

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Canada

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

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 9.1 km

Description

Please join me at Old Mill Station no later than 9:12 am.  We will take the 66 bus departing 9:27 am, arriving 9:40 am.  If you want to meet us at Parklawn and Lakeshore, please be there by 9:40 am.  We start hiking at 9:50 am.

We will hike east along the lake to Spadina.  The estimated distance is 9.1 km.  Here is an online map of our route Parklawn to Spadina

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

Hike 4 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 10th Line, 2.2 km southeast of 32 Sideroad

Shuttle to start at Creditview Rd., park at Boston Mills Rd.

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: 11.6 km

Description

Hike 4 of 5 – south from the Toronto Boundary Sign at the east side Cheltenham Badlands; 3 km on the road before entering the forest, along the escarpment brow, then heading through Terra Cotta Conservation area and emerging onto 10th Line.

50.4 to 38.8 = 11.6 km

Headwaters Trail

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Park at the end of Powerline Road
Take Powerline Road East from Hwy 52 until it ends

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

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approximately 8 kms

Description

Meet where Powerline Road East dead ends at edge of Dundas Valley Conservation Area  -Travel east on Powerline Rd  from Hwy 52   -there is free parking at the cul de sac-look for the Hydro Tower!

We will hike Headwaters Trail to Martin Road and follow the old road now a path to Mineral Springs and loop back on the

rail trail and Gravel Pit Road to the Headwaters Trail and our vehicles at the end of Power Line Road E

Hilly sections, bring Icers/ snack/ water/poles /appropriate clothing for the weather conditions

Celebrating February - Black History Month, Valentines Day - Exploring the Trails and History in Dundas Valley Conservation Area

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the main parking lot of the Dundas Valley Trail Centre- km 50.7 – enter from Governors Rd. There is a parking fee; carpooling recommended.

Hike Leader(s): Doris Harper Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: approximately 10 km

Description

From the main parking lot we will follow the trail north to Governors Rd. and return by main trail and follow the Artaban Side Trail, visit Griffin House and Canterbury Falls and return to the trail centre.

Poles, icers recommended as there are hilly and p0ssibly icy sections. Bring water and snacks of choice, lunch can be eaten in the trail centre .

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER - Moonlit Hike Series - Snow (or Bear) Moon (#5 of a 6 part series): Ski or Snowshoe at Bruce Ski Club's Sawmill Trails

Hosting Club: Peninsula
Category: Moonlit Hike Series
Location (Google Maps): Bruce Ski Club’s Sawmill Ski Trails, 719533 Hwy 6, Hepworth, ON N0H 2T0

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

Pace: 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: Easy: Flat forested sections or lowland trails., Moderate: Rolling hills, mild slopes and rocky paths.
Distance: 3-10

Description

At 11am, Feb.12, this event was CANCELLED due to a forecasted Winter Storm Warning. Watch for updates for a rescheduled date.

Join us for a fun, winter evening snowshoeing or classic nordic skiing at the Bruce Ski Club’s Sawmill Nordic Centre trails in Hepworth!

Time: 6:00-8:30pm

Moonrise: 6:01pm

Sunset: 5:59pm

Hike length: 3-5 kms on snowshoe or ski trails. Note: Lots of trail options available depending on weather and group’s interest. Note: walking is not permitted on ski or snowshoe trails.

Duration: 2.5 hours

Join Hike Leaders Margie and Natalie, and their partners Curtis and Dawson, in February for the PBTC’s fifth Moonlit Series, celebrating the “Snow” Moon snowshoeing or classic cross-country skiing on the trails at the Bruce Ski Club (BSC) Sawmill Nordic Centre. The trails are cut through rolling land, sheltered by hardwood and evergreen stands. All ski trails are packed, groomed, and trackset on a regular basis. Under the moonlight, we’ll stick to the easy, gentle loops for beginners.

The trailhead for the Sawmill Nordic Centre is located on Highway 6 between Shallow Lake and Hepworth, Ontario.

If you are new to skiing and interested in trying it out, Curtis and Dawson are coaches with the BSC’s Jackrabbit’s program, and will be there to help guide you and get you safety started.

Don’t have equipment? Skis and snowshoes can be rented at the Suntrail Source for Adventure store, at 100 Spencer Street in Hepworth (located 1 kilometre west of the Sawmill trailhead). Suntrail is kindly offering a special flat rate of $10 for classic ski or snowshoe rentals for this event. Please call ahead to reserve and mention you are part of the PBTC’s Moonlit Series for this special rate. Store hours on weekdays are 10am-5:30pm. Suntrail has asked any rentals to be picked up before 5pm. Rentals must be returned within 24 hours. To contact Suntrail, call 519-935-2478 or see their website https://suntrail.ca.

Not a member of the Bruce Ski Club? That’s OK. You can purchase a $10 day pass at the Sawmill trailhead using cash or eTransfer (etransfer@bruceskiclub.ca). You can also purchase a day pass at Suntrail Source for Adventure. Look for “Day Pass” on the BSC’s website https://bruceskiclub.ca. There is also a BSC waiver you must sign.

Thanks to the BSC team of volunteers, Gerry’s Place – a heated ski hut – will be open for us that evening. There are small changerooms inside if needed. We’ll have hot chocolate available afterward. Feel free to bring a sharable snack.

There is a portable toilet in the parking lot.

Important Notes:

Weather and trail conditions will be updated closer to the date – probably the Monday or Tuesday before.

What to bring:

• A headlamp.
• Your snowshoe or ski equipment.
• Water.
• Appropriate clothing to ski and snowshoe in, suitable for the weather conditions (layers are great).
• Your BSC pass (annual membership or day pass), and signed waiver (if you are purchasing a day pass).

Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy a winter activity under the full Snow Moon of February!

Questions? Feel free to reach out to Margie (mcgloade@rogers.com) or Natalie (nataliemech98@gmail.com).

8:30 Niagara Winter End to End #5 Decew House to Woodend Conservation Area

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Woodend Conservation Area and Carpool to Decew House

Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 14.5 kms

Description

We will be car pooling, Bring Icers and poles. No dogs. To earn your Niagara Winter End to End badge, it must be completed between December 21, 2024  to  March 21, 2025.
Because of the potential for bad winter trail conditions we have broken this e2e into 6 hikes rather than 5

Winter Badge Wednesdays: Glen Haffy

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 10 am at the roadside parking on Coolihans Sideroad, km 35.0 Map 17, near where the Trail crosses the road. This is just west of the intersection of Glen Haffy Road and Coolihans Sideroad. 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): Flicia Kehl; 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: Approximately 4 km

Description

Looking to get outside and enjoy nature in another season? You may wish to join in on one Wednesday hike in this winter series or all five! Complete all five as part of the series or do a combination of hikes within the series and your own winter hikes, and you will be eligible to receive the Caledon Winter Hiking Badge (further details below and on the CHBTC website under Club Badges).

This Wednesday’s hike is at Glen Haffy. If the trail conditions are challenging, we’ll hike the main Bruce Trail and Glen Haffy’s red loop, which makes a route under 4 km. If the trail conditions are good, we’ll use conservation trails and the main Bruce Trail to make a 4 or 5 km loop. Be prepared for winter conditions by bringing warm gear, poles, and icers. You are encouraged to bring water and a snack. No dogs please. Once back at the roadside parking on Coolihans, there will be an option to extend the hike south along the main Bruce Trail for those hikers wanting a longer hike.

The hike leader for this hike is Flicia Kehl. Registrants can expect a reminder/update message from Flicia 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 to receive your badge.

7:00 pm Moonlight Night Hike in Niagara-on-the-Lake

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

Veteran’s Memorial Park, park just outside the park on King St.

Hike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-7 km

Description

Moonlight Night Hike – Take in the magic of the rising moon over Lake Ontario and the Niagara River. This hike includes a stop to connect with your senses – sights, sounds, smells and the rhythm of your breath. Counts towards your night hike badge (5 night hikes).