Hike Schedule
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All hikes available to BTC members. Some hikes are open to non-members.
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- 12March 12, 2025
10:00 Merrit island loop
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/1000-merrit-island-loop-3/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): meritt island parkHike Leader(s): Sylvia Wheeler Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 7kDescription
Hike along the Welland canal looping back on the opposite side. Please Park right in the Park and not at library.Winter Wednesday Walkers - Hogg's Falls Side & Main Trails
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/winter-wednesday-walkers-hoggs-falls-side-main-trails-2/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Beaver Valley
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the Hogg’s Falls parking lot, km 65.2, Map 26, Edition 31. If the parking lot is not plowed we will park on the shoulder of the road.
Hike Leader(s): Glenda Collings Click here to contact the hike leader.
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Some steep sections
Length of Hike: Approx. 6 kmDescription
We will hike both the Uplands Meadow and Upper Beaver Valley Side Trails plus sections of the main trail and view Hogg’s Falls in its winter glory. On winter hikes we may encounter bare ground, light snow, deep snow, or ice. Please bring snowshoes and icers to our Winter Wednesday Walkers outings. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather plus water and a snack.COVID-19 Precautions Before, During and After your Hike
- Each hiker joining a Bruce Trail Club organized hike must perform a self-screening check before hiking.
Find Ontario’s self-assessment tool here: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/ - If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, stay home.
Other Guidelines
- Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the hike.
- Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate attire for the weather and the terrain.
Hiking poles are a good idea in any season, especially if the terrain is rocky or slippery. In winter, snowshoes or icers/crampons are needed when conditions dictate.
Wearing appropriate clothing and footwear prevents injuries and shows consideration for a safe and positive group hiking experience. - Always carry I.D. and your health card.
- Bring sufficient water and snacks (or lunch if indicated). A minimum of 1L of water is recommended on all hikes, and 3L is recommended for long, challenging hikes in the heat of the summer.
- Bring sunscreen and insect repellent (for spring and summer hikes).
- Bring your own first aid kit.
- Please leave dogs at home.
Dundas Valley West
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/dundas-valley-west/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Western Dundas ValleyHike Leader(s): Anne Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approx. 8 – 9 km.Description
Please join this hike for lovely views in the western end of Dundas Valley including some lovely waterfalls. Please meet in the parking lot of the baseball playing fields, across from Lion’s Club Swimming Pool, 263 Jerseyville Rd. W in Ancaster. Meet at 9:45 for a 10:00 am. start. Bring water, a snack, icers and poles if using.
Winter Badge Wednesdays: Riverside Woods Nature Reserve
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/winter-badge-wednesdays-riverside-woods-nature-reserve-2/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 10 am at the BTC parking lot, 713377 1st Line EHS, Mono. Go north on 1st Line from Side Road 5. Access is closed going south on 1st Line from Hockley Road during the winter. 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): Elizabeth Ganong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Between 4 and 5 kmDescription
Update on trail conditions: As of March 8th, the trails remain snow-covered at Riverside Woods. Half of the Saturday Shorts hikers snowshoed the route. You may wish to bring your snowshoes along on Wednesday!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 explores Riverside Woods on side trails and gentler nature reserve trails on a 4 or 5 km route. Be prepared for winter conditions by bringing warm gear, poles, and icers. You are encouraged to bring water and a snack. No dogs please.
The hike leader for this hike is Elizabeth Ganong. Registrants can expect a reminder/update message 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 under Club Badges to receive your badge.
- Each hiker joining a Bruce Trail Club organized hike must perform a self-screening check before hiking.