Hike Schedule
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- 10March 10, 2025
Blue Loop Hikes #1 - City View Park
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/blue-loop-hikes-1-city-view-park/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): City View Park Parking LotHike Leader(s): Pati Greenwood, Jeff Dowsett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 11 kmDescription
This is a series of loop hikes exploring various BT Blue trails in wintry and early spring conditions. Join us for one, some or all.Today’s hike will follow the main trail and explore the Eric Best, King, and City View Park Side Trails in an 11 km loop.
Bring a snack and plenty of water, and other hydration as needed. Wear hiking boots and bring hiking poles. Icers may also be required.
Please arrive at the meeting place by 8:15 am as we will leave promptly at 8:30 am.
Avon Trail End to End (+ the Side Trails)
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/avon-trail-end-to-end-the-side-trails/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!This is a Multi-Day Hike
You are signing up for the following dates:
2025-03-10, 2025-03-11, 2025-03-12, 2025-03-13, 2025-03-14, 2025-03-15, 2025-03-16Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): Conestogo to St. Mary’sHike 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: Varies 20-24km per dayDescription
Occasionally hikes are offered outside of the Bruce Trail as a way to reach our members that live in other areas. It is also a way to highlight other hiking trails in Ontario and to promote/support them.Please join us for an end to end hike on the Avon Trail from March 10 until March 16. We will start in Conestogo and make our way to St. Mary’s and hike the side trails along the way (with the exception of the Wildwood South Trail). The total distance over the 7 days is about 153km. Please do not overestimate your ability for this series of hikes. It is a group hike but everyone is expected to keep pace with the person in front of them. Please do not register for this hike unless you can commit to all 7 days.
Please bring ample water and enough food for a full day hike. There will be a short morning break and lunch break. Everyone is expected to participate in the car shuttle in a fair manner – please ensure you have a minimum of 4 seatbelts available.
Membership with the Avon Trail is strongly encouraged. https://avontrail.ca/membership-levels/
If you are looking to complete other trails for the Hike Ontario badges, this one will fit in nicely. https://hikeontario.com/programs/long-distance-hiker-awards/
Completion of this series will qualify you for 2 badges plus the 50th anniversary badge (optional). Please note, if you have not completed the Wildwood Challenge club fundraiser held in October each year, you can complete the Wildwood South Trail 11.5km during this week and I will provide a shuttle for you.
Sweetwater Series - Hike 1 - Terra Cotta
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/sweetwater-series-hike-1-terra-cotta/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): P1 – At Terra Cotta Conservation Area (entry fee – $8 per person at the gate)14452 Winston Churchill Blvd, Halton Hills
Hike Leader(s): Jennie Greenfield; 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: 6 kmDescription
This series of five hikes celebrates the glorious sugar maple as we move from winter towards spring. The trails are all in or near the Caledon section of the Bruce Trail and range from 7 to 10 km in length.Register individually for one, a few, or all of the Sweetwater Badge Hikes taking place on Mondays.
Participants who complete the five hikes will be eligible to receive a Sweetwater badge. (Note: If you wish to purchase a badge, the cost is $10.00 for BTC members and $15.00 for non-members.)
Hike 1 is a loop hike on the Terra Cotta Conservation Area trails past some tap lines and a sugar shack.
Moderate – difficult under winter conditions
Bring your choice of hydration and snacks. Hiking boots and icers/crampons are required.
Participants will be notified the night before if a hike must be cancelled due to inclement weather.
Ross McLean Loop
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/ross-mclean-loop/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Snowshoe Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking at the end of Lundy Road. Please do not block the lane access for farm machinery. Parking location is found on map 34 and is provided in the gps information.Hike Leader(s): Cindy Paczkowski Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, There might be icy and slippery sections., There might be muddy sections., There might be sections with water on the trail.
Distance: 3 kmDescription
This hike has some interesting geological features including fossils and an underground waterfall. We skirt the shore of Bass Lake with some beautiful views. This hike also holds a clue if you are doing the Exploring Sydenham challenge. Bring both snowshoes and hiking spikes. I imagine we will still have lots of snow left in March this year!