Hike Schedule

Winter Wednesday Walkers - Hilts Falls

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet in the Johnston’s Sideroad parking area, km 71.7, Map 26, Edition 31.

Hike Leader(s): Glenda Collings Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Some steep sections
Length of Hike: Approx. 5

Description

This is an out and back hike with a visit to the icy grandeur of Hilts Waterfall in winter, as well as views over Cuckoo Valley.  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

1. 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/
2. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, stay home.

Other Guidelines

1. Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the hike.
2. 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.
3. Always carry I.D. and your health card.
4. 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.
5. Bring sunscreen and insect repellent (for spring and summer hikes).
6. Bring your own first aid kit.
7. Please leave dogs at home.

Good companions North Shore Loops

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) Arboretum located off the Old Guelph Road, Hamilton. You can reach the turnoff to the Old Guelph Road from York Blvd, Hamilton. The turnoff is north of the McQueston High Level Bridge and there is an RBG sign at the turnoff. We will park in the parking circles at the end of the entrance driveway.
Note: RBG members need a new “tap” card to enter the Arboretum. Non- members can use credit card machines at the entry gates.

Hike Leader(s): Janina Vanderpost Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

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

Description

We will hike the trail loops of the RBG Arboretum including the Hickory Valley Trail, Grey Doe Trail, Pinetum Trail and Anishinaabe Trail and visit the Marshwalk lookout.

Urban Walk: Lumiere: The Art Of Light At Trillium Park

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

Meet by the gates at the south end of Trinity Bellwoods Park on Queen Street, north of end of Strachan Avenue, about 8 blocks west of Bathurst Street.

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2-3 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Level 1 (Easy – mostly on flat, well maintained trails with hard-packed surface)
Distance: 4 km

Description

Join me for leisurely evening walk south to Fort York and Trillium Park (east end of former Ontario Place site) to experience the enchantment of Lumière: The Art of Light, a free outdoor light exhibition that will transform Trillium Park  into a mesmerizing display of light-based art with 14 unique installations. Admission is free. Dress warmly according to the weather. After the art exhibiton we will take the 511 Streetcar to Bathurst Station.

Urban hike: 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, across Starbucks plaza

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

Location (Google Maps): Shoarishon Park (formerly known as Jordan Hollow)

Note: Due to construction at Shoarishon Park, Boo’s Restaurant across the street is allowing us to use their premises to park

Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 – 7 km

Description

Hike various trails in and around Jordan (Balls Falls, Jim Rainforth Trail, Bailey’s Bridge and through the village of Jordan

CANCELLED - Scotsdale Farm

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 9:15 am in the main parking lot at Scotsdale Farm

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: 9 kms

Description

We will start at the main parking lot and hike around the Bennett side trail, along the main trail and back along the top of the Bennett side trail.

I expect most of the snow will be gone, but please bring icers for your boots anyway and a snack as needed.

School Bus Hike: Caledon Trailway, "Return Of The Pizza Hike"

Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:30
Return to City Time: 17:00
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup

Optional Items
Pizza ($.01)

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Caledon, Caledon Trailway

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales, Michael Humpage Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 12 km

Description

The annual “pizza hike” was a popular Spring TBTC Bus hike starting the bus hike season that ran annually for 23 years up to 2019 organized and led by Larry Haigh an Ruth Dorey. We are pleased to reintroduce this popular Spring hike. The hike will be for a distance of 12 km at a moderate pace, mostly flat, with a dropout at 8 km. If the bus is full, free hot pizza will be delivered to the us on the trail. If the bus is NOT full then $5.00 per person will be collected on the bus. Please select the option upon registration to confirm you would like to participate in the “pizza party”.  There will be a 30 minute refreshment stop in Caledon East (where the hike ends) at the Four Corners Bakery. Register early and bring your friends and family along to fill the bus. We should be back at York Mills around 5:00 PM (depending on the Hwy 401 traffic)

Bethesda Trail Richmond Hill 180

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Bethesda Trail Head Parking on Bethesda Sideroad off Bayview Avenue, across from Lake Wilcox. This parking lot is free.

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

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Variable
Distance: 12-14 km

Description

Join us to explore the trails of York Regional Forest and the Oak Ridges Corridor at Jefferson Forest and Bond lake,

From parking lot we  hike thought Jefferson forest and continue to Bond Lake and have snack beside the lake and return to parking around 13 to 13.30

Niagara Glen Hike

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Niagara Glen Nature Centre parking lot, 3050 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls. This is located between the Whirlpool Golf Course and the Niagara Botanical Gardens, on the river side of the Niagara Parkway. Parking fees may apply.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 10km

Description

Hike deep in the Niagara Gorge, along stairways cut into the rock and rugged paths that wind through this pristine pocket of Carolinian Forest. View ancient geological formations and fossils dating back millions of years, while hiking along the turbulent rapids of the Niagara River. This is a strenuous hike and there is a chance hikers will get wet. Depending on weather conditions, bring water, a snack, icers, gaiters and hiking poles, if necessary. Dress in layers.

Niagara Gorge, American side CANCELLED

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Whirlpool State Park, Niagara Scenic Pkwy, Niagara Falls, NY 14303, United States

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 8 km

Description

Let’s explore the Niagara gorge from the American side.  Proper documentation needed to cross into the United States.