Hike Schedule

Fort to Fort SECOND DAY ONLY April 13, 2025

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Event Hikes
Location (Google Maps):

Kingsbridge Park, Chippawa, Ontario

Hike Leader(s): Lauren Doig Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 30.5 km ( could be 27 km if bridge at Black Creek is open)

Description

Meet at Kingsbridge Park at 6:45.  You will be bussed to Old Fort Erie.  Hike back to Kingsbridge Park from Old Fort Erie.  Terrain is flat with mostly  paved paths.   There are 2 checkpoints along the way. This  registration is for those hikers who are only doing the second day of the Fort to Fort.

This is a self-led hike.

Registration is $50. (members) , $60 (non-members) for 1 day.   Fee includes bus, parking pass,  and checkpoints .

Event Coordinator: Lauren Doig, ldoig52@gmail.com

Dundas Valley Ridges Hike

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): 650 Governor’s Road, Dundas, L9H 5E3. Iroquoia Section, BTC Map 8. Dundas Valley Conservation Area Parking Lot P3. Take DVCA Trail Centre Entrance off Governors Road, near km 51.8.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Moderate
Distance: 16-17 kms

Description

Join us on high altitude adventure as we hike the three highest ridges in the Dundas Valley guided by “Sherpa” Phill Armstrong. We take in part of the Bruce Trail and several DVCA trails.  Lots of ups and downs.  Please bring icers just in case, a warm drink, water, a snack for “elevensies”, lunch, hiking boots, poles and lots of smiles.  Entrance fee to DVCA in effect at gate.  Please arrive at 9:00 to be ready to hike at 9:15.  Optional pub stop after.

Urban Walk: Toronto Urban hike Badge

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

Hike Leader(s): Lindita Kalo Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Fast (5 km/hr or greater)
Terrain: Challenging, Flat

Description

If you are a long distance hiker come and enjoy this 75km urban circuit of Toronto trails. 2 days of 37.5km walk Start Leslie &Sheppard subway station ending at Royal York subway station for both days to close the circle. When registering you are registering for both the April 13th and April 18th hikes.

Kemble Mountain Trails

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Health & Nature Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking on Kemble Rock Rd, km 145.3

Hike Leader(s): Danuta Valleau Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: 2 km with option to hike another 2 km

Description

From the parking area we will take the Nels Maher Side Trail west to return on the main Trail.

Option to explore the trail further east and return on Edmonstone Side Trail

Blue Loop Hikes #6 - Scotsdale Farm

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Toronto
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Scotsdale Farm Main Parking Lot, off of Trafalgar Road

Hike 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: 12.5 km

Description

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 explore the main trail and the various side trails for a 12. 5 km loop in Scotsdale Farm and Silver Creek Conservation Area

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.

Peninsula Side Trail Bonanza Part 2

Hosting Club: Sydenham, Peninsula
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking at south end of Cathedral Dr. (loop 1), then parking area on Jackson’s Cove Rd. (loop 2). For first day only. Other dates listed will be referenced on a full itinerary.

Hike Leader(s): Karen Buschert 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: Distances vary each day and with each loop. Up to 14-22 km in a day

Description

Explore the side trails of the Bruce Trail! This is Part 2 of a 3 part series of multi-day hikes that will cover almost all the side trails of the Peninsula section, and yes, there is a badge for that!  Most hikes will be loops of 5-15 km and you can complete a full day or join in for select  loops each day depending on your preference. We will do some nature ID as well for those that are working towards birding, fern or tree badges.

Part 1: April 7-9

Part 2: April 14-16

Part 3: April 28-30

Suggested accommodations: Silver Lake Mennonite Camp near Sauble Beach

slmc.ca/retreats/retreats/

Scroll to Weekday Wanders- Bruce Trail Side Trails to register

Stay in a retreat centre and be treated to home cooked meals while taking in the beauty of the local landscape. Shared or private rooms available.

Cost: $250+ HST, cost includes accommodation for 2 nights and 6 meals

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, across Starbucks plaza

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)
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, it is urban hike as we have some up and down hills and tree roots, please bring your hiking poles, water and snacks

9:00 Decew House (LOCATION CHANGE)

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps): Decew House St Catharines

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 10km

Description

Explore 12 mile creek and surrounding areas. Register for each hike

Bring Poles,  snack, and dress for the weather

9:15 Short Hike - Rotary Park, St. Catharines

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps): Rotary Park, St. Catharines

Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 kms

Description

Hike the trails around Rotary Park.  Bring hiking boots and water.

Hockley Valley, Map 18 - HIKE CANCELED

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Hockley Road parking lot, north of Hockley Rd. and east of 2nd Line EHS.
DIRECTION: Go on Highway 410 north, this becomes Highway 10 north. After passing through Orangeville turn right on Hockley Road (7), drive about 5 km, shortly after passing 2nd Line EHS, BT parking lot is on the left.

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

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 10 km

Description

Will hike parts of Hockley Valley trails; Glen Cross, Isabel East and Tom East connected by sections of main Bruce Trail. Bring hydration drink and snack. Hiking poles are strongly recommended, the distance may be shortened depending on weather conditions. Pace will vary due to hilly sections.
After hike there is optional refreshment stop, Hockley General or other cafe nearby.

*CANCELLED* Blue Mountains Double Chipper 3of8 (km64.3-67.3 o&b)

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Park on the north side of Maple Lane (km67.3)
Map 24
Edition 31

Hike Leader(s): Kristina Rettie Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Some rocky footing, Some steep sections, Strenuous
Length of Hike: 6km

Description

Beaver Valley will be taking a field trip to Blue Mountains! On Tuesdays between April 1st and June 10th we will chip away in a series of 8 hikes that will cover 2 E2E’s of Blue Mountains. These hikes will be out and backs ranging between 14km and 22kms (1 Being 6km). You are welcome to sign up for as many or as little as you like. Please be respectful and only sign up to the hikes you can make a commitment to. Please keep track of your own hikes as each hiker will submit their own badge request. These hikes are not in order so be sure to check the title and description for the section that will be covered on any given Tuesday.

These hikes are listed at a medium pace. We will keep a consistent hiking pace of around 4km/hr with time to take in all the beautiful features Blue Mountains has to offer.

Check the weather and dress for the day. Be sure to bring plenty of water and snacks.

We will take a clothing adjustment break around 2km in and then a snack break around half way.

Please bring icers as we may still have ice/snow in some areas on the trail.

For morning of cancellations please text Kristina @ 519-410-9077

Rockside Side Trail Loop

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Toronto Section, Map 14. Meet at roadside parking at the end of Boston Mills Rd, just west of Mississauga Rd (southwest of 48.4, Edition 31)

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 6 km, short hike 3 km

Description

We will hike southwest along the Main Trail, north on Heritage Rd, looping back on the Rockside Side Trail. The shorter hike will turn back after about 1.5 km.

Sydenham E2E 6/8 - Cancelled - Section Closed Due To Storm Damage

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Same as day 5.

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

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr)
Terrain: Rocky, Variable
Distance: 21.5 km

Description

Sixth hike in the series. Please see instructions on hike #1, April 1. We will shuttle to km 121.6 and hike back.

Duntroon View Points

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.

Hike Leader(s): Richard edwards Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 5 km

Description

We will carpool to the carpark on Cty.Rd. 91 (map 22, km 37.4) and follow the trail north past interesting crevices and amazing views over Georgian Bay. We will pause for a vista at the “wedding tree” before looping back to the road for a peek at the historic Franks Lime Kiln. We will then head south on the trail past more crevices and forest for a look at the huge Walkers Quarry before returning to our cars via a blue side trail. We will have completed a 5 km double loop with lots of nice views.

Urban Walk: Valley View Park Thornhill 93

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: Hilly, 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, it is urban hike as we have some up and down hills and tree roots, please bring your hiking poles, water and snacks

9:00 am Long Hike Glen Road Jordan

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps): 3640 glen road Jordan

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 10k

Description

From Glen Road 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 Cave springs. NEW LOCATION

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

Cave Springs Conservation Area)

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6k

Description

Hiking in and around Cave Springs

Car Hike: Bethesda Trail Richmond Hill

Hosting Club: Toronto

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

Terra Cotta Loop Hike

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): End of Boston Mills Road to the immediate west of Mississauga Road. Between kms 47.4 and 48.3 on BTC Map 14. 43.75061558050969. -79.9517816135864

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 16.5 kms

Description

Join us for a lovely early Spring loop hike through the Terra Cotta Conservation Area.  Terrain is rocky in spots and it will be rocky, wet and muddy for sure.  Hiking boots and gaiters essential.  Pack icers just in case.  Poles recommended.  Please bring a smile, water, a snack, warm drink and a lunch.  Please be ready to hike at 9:15 am.