Hike Schedule

9:00 Queenston Heights

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Locust Grove Picnic Area. Free parking.

Hike Leader(s): Suzanne Gourluck Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 10 km

Description

Let’s hike the main trail and some side trails from Locust Grove Picnic Area. This may involve ascending the escarpment depending on the route we take, but we will take it slowly. Dress for the weather and bring poles and a snack.

Fletcher Creek Preserve, Puslinch, HCA Property

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Park at Fletcher Creek Ecological Preserve on Concession 7 just north of Gore Rd , Puslinch
HCA passes can be used or $8.00 per vehicle

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

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: Approx. 10 kms

Description

 

Easy, Moderate hike – Fletcher’s Creek Preserve is an abandoned quarry site that has been rehabilitated and is located at the headwaters of the Spencer Creek watershed

We will  loop hike through the preserve as well as an adjacent trail that also was part of the quarry back in the day-lots of local history- it was the area swimming hole and some still use it.

Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather-could be wet. Bring water, snack, hiking poles, cell

Afternoon hike - Mount Nemo (reservation required)

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Afternoon/Evening Hikes
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 4:15 pm in the main parking lot at Mount Nemo on Guelph Line.

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

Meet in the main parking lot at 4:15 and we will hike around the main loop and into the forest for a bit.  Reserve your time at conservationhalton.ca

9:00 am Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Veterans Memorial Park, park just outside the park on King Street

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

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

Description

Each Friday we will explore different neighbourhoods, trails and parkland throughout Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Moderate pace with some weeks entirely on sidewalks and roads while others may include a mix of trails and paved pathways. Great way to build up endurance for longer more strenuous hikes.

Prepare for cooler windy conditions on open parkland and along Lake Ontario and Niagara River trails.

Plan to stay for conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Road, NOTL

End-to-End Makeup Hike in 8: Hawthorn ST Parking to Richardson ST parking lot

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Peninsula
Category: Peninsula E2E
Location (Google Maps): Richardson ST parking lot

Hike Leader(s): Kathleen Stahlbaum 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: 21.5

Description

Expectations: Expect to be on-trail for 7-9 hours each day, depending on the daily distance. Time on the trail may vary based on terrain, conditions, and the pace of the group. Breaks will be taken for lunch, snacks, photography, and to appreciate the scenery.

Meeting Time: Please arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to the scheduled time.

Participant Requirements:

• Intermediate/experienced hikers, comfortable with longer distances and elevation gains.
• Must be physically fit for group hiking.
• Proper hiking boots, layered clothing, and wet weather gear required. Hiking poles recommended.
• Essentials: Lunch, snacks, water, bug spray.
• Breaks for photography and appreciation of local flora and fauna.

Car Shuttle: Ensure your vehicle is passenger-ready.

Accommodations: Early reservations recommended, especially near meeting points or in Lion’s Head. Suggested options: motels, campgrounds, hostels, and B&Bs.

School Bus Hike: Niagara E2E #2 of 6

Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:30
Return to City Time: 18:00
Departure Point: Kipling Departure Point

Optional Items

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Niagara Section Kms 13.3 to 29.9

Hike Leader(s): Felix Wan, Tim Wainwright Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 16.6

Description

Join us for the second hike of a 6 part end-to-end of the Niagara section.  Our route starts in the Woodend Conservation Area. As we walk along the top of the escarpment, we’ll have lovely views of the vineyards and orchards below.  We’ll then cross over the 3rd and 4th Welland Canals to bring us to St. Catharines, where we’ll have to do a bit of urban hiking before getting back into a naturalized quarry area and the woods surrounding Brock University.

We will have a refreshment stop before heading back to Toronto.

Bring a packed lunch and two litres of water, as well as rain/sun/bug protection as needed.

Dropout point at 9.5 kms.

See Maps 2-3 in the Bruce Trail Guide.

The remaining dates for the Niagara End to End will be:

1. May 10
2. May 17
3. May 24
4. June 7

9:00 Port Dalhousie - Jaycee Gardens & Green Ribbon Trail

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

Jaycee Gardens Park, 543 Ontario St., St Catharines, L2N 4N4

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 10 km

Description

This urban hike loops over Martindale Pond, through Port Dalhousie to the Green Ribbon Trail, then along Lake Ontario and back to Jaycee Gardens Park. If we’re lucky early spring flowers will be in bloom.

New Hikers Nature Walk

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): Location: Meet at roadside parking at the dead end of Boston Mills Rd., about 400 m west of Mississauga Rd. Note: please do not block the private driveway.

Directions: From Hwy 10 take Boston Mills Rd. 6 km west to the dead end just west of Mississauga Rd. An alternative is to take Mississauga Rd. north from King St. about 3 km, turn left on Boston Mills Rd. for about 400 m

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

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 3.8 km

Description

There and back on both the Main Trail and the Rockside Side Trail, about 3.8 km, with some hills, puddles, mud and rugged sections. Sturdy boots and hiking poles are recommended. The pace will be slow at times with numerous stops to observe the spring ephemerals, listen to bird song and take photos. Bring your binoculars, camera and cellphone. Apps like Merlin, Seek, and iNaturalist will help identify flora and fauna along the route.

POSTPONED Registrants will get an email with next proposed date GeoHike Series #1: Splitrock Narrows Nature Reserve

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Due to storm damage the hike is postponed :(. Hope to see people who registered for April 19th at the hike when it is rescheduled. Meet at Splitrock Narrows parking to hike the Split Rock Side Trail.

Hike Leader(s): Lynda Bloom; Margery Cruise Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5 km

Description

We will hike into the accessible crevices to see fossils (no dinosaurs!) and the lush mix of species that are at home along the rocky shelves of the Niagara Escarpment.  Roughly 14,000 years ago the entire area was covered by glaciers and we will chat with a professional geologist about how the melting water formed today’s landscape.  There will be time to admire the views and trees.  The white cedars, some more than 1,000 years old, clinging to weathered rock faces are impressive.

Urban Walk: Toronto Urban Badge Hike – 1 of 7

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Humber River Recreational Trail

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

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 11 km

Description

Please join me at the south west corner of Finch and Weston by 10 AM.  We will hike south on the Humber Recreational Trail to Scarlet and Eglinton (km 30.2 to km 19.2).  Here is an online map with km markings of our route for all 7 hikes for the Toronto Urban Badge: https://onthegomap.com/s/c2c1hf3n

Please make sure you bring at least 2 liters of water, a lunch, bug spray and sunscreen.

End-to-End Makeup Hike in 8: Richardson ST parking lot to Cape Chin North Rd.

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Peninsula
Category: Peninsula E2E
Location (Google Maps): Cape Chin North Rd.

Hike Leader(s): Kathleen Stahlbaum 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: 20.0

Description

Expectations: Expect to be on-trail for 7-9 hours each day, depending on the daily distance. Time on the trail may vary based on terrain, conditions, and the pace of the group. Breaks will be taken for lunch, snacks, photography, and to appreciate the scenery.

Meeting Time: Please arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to the scheduled time.

Participant Requirements:

• Intermediate/experienced hikers, comfortable with longer distances and elevation gains.
• Must be physically fit for group hiking.
• Proper hiking boots, layered clothing, and wet weather gear required. Hiking poles recommended.
• Essentials: Lunch, snacks, water, bug spray.
• Breaks for photography and appreciation of local flora and fauna.

Car Shuttle: Ensure your vehicle is passenger-ready.

Accommodations: Early reservations recommended, especially near meeting points or in Lion’s Head. Suggested options: motels, campgrounds, hostels, and B&Bs.

CANCELLED - Mulmur Hills

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the Bruce Trail parking lot on 1st Line

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 hike around the main trail, Oliver Creek Side Trail, Moss Haven Side Trail and across the road to the Rockhill Park Side Trail.  Bring icers for your boots and a snack.

There are some hills to contend with on this hike.