Hike Schedule

Peninsula in 6 Challenger Series

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Sydenham, Peninsula
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Bluewater Park, Wiarton, parking area opposite arena – First Hike only – Schedule with coordinates will be sent for remaining hikes to registered hikers

Hike Leader(s): Margaret O’Dell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk: 4 to 5 km/h, Fast: more than 5 km/h
Terrain: Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing., There might be sections with water on the trail.

Description

This is a Challenger series of hikes; we will complete the entire 163.1 km of the Peninsula section in 6 hikes.  You are registering for 6 hikes, please review the dates carefully to ensure you are able to participate fully. Registration is limited to 6 persons.

• This hike series is intended for experienced distance hikers only. Hikers must be able to sustain the distance and maintain a fast pace.
• If a hiker is unable to keep pace with the group, or finds the distance too challenging, their future hike registrations may be canceled by the hike leader.
• Be very aware of your ability to join this series.
• Hikes will average 4.5 km per hour including breaks, moving pace is 5 km per hour;
• Expect to be on-trail for 6 – 8 hours;
• Please arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to the meeting time;
• Hikers must carry sufficient hydration, accessible snacks, lunch, first-aid kit, rain gear, extra socks, and possibly protective boot covers (i.e. bags);
• Hikers will be expected to participate in shuttling hikers to the start and to drive shuttlers back to their car. Responsibility will be shared equally;
• Any applicable parking fees will be shared within the group.

Summary of the itinerary (km based on Bruce Trail Reference – Edition 31):

1. Apr 22: Sydney Bay Rd to Wiarton Bluewater Park – 31.7 km
2. Apr 23: Sydney Bay Rd to Rush Cove – 26.4 km
3. Apr 24: Richardson Side Trail to Rush Cove – 28.6 km
4. Apr 29: Richardson Side Trail to Dyers Bay – 26 km
5. Apr 30: Dyers Bay to Halfway Dump – 27.5 km
6. May 1: Halfway Dump to Tobermory – 25.2 km

A detailed schedule will be provided in advance of the series to registered hikers.

If you have concerns, or questions please use the Contact Hike Leader form to inquire in advance of registering.

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

EARTH DAY,

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Event Hikes
Location (Google Maps): 5 St Paul St, St Catharines, On.

Hike Leader(s): Diane Marlatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5km

Description

EARTH DAY, 5km loop on 12 Mile Creek, bonus stay to help with clean-up/tree planting! Sally McGraw Real Estate has offered free parking at the back lot. Lindsay Taylor, Certified Arborist will give a short talk on the history and work being done on the 12 Mile Creek.

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

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Rotary Park, St. Catharines

Hike Leader(s): Debbie Demizio Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~ 6kms

Description

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

Hockley Valley, Map 18

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 place nearby.

Dufferin Hi-Land 60th Anniversary Highlight Hikes, Hike 1: Mono Cliffs/Laidlaw and South Outlier Side Trails

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Dufferin Hi-Land Section, Map 19. Meet at Mono Community Centre hiker parking area off of 2nd Line Mono at south end of Mono Centre village.

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

Pace: Leisurely, Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: Long hike: 5.6 km; Short: 2 km

Description

Join us in celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Dufferin Hi-Land Bruce Trail Club. The Club plans to award a 60th Anniversary badge to any hiker who completes 60 km of Dufferin Hi-Land trails – Main or Side Trails. Our Tuesday Hike group is offering a series of 10 hikes, covering most of the highlights of our section that meet this requirement. If you can’t make all of the hikes, make ups are allowed. Just hike 60K in Dufferin during 2025 and you qualify for the badge

Today’s hike will take the west arm of the Laidlaw Side Trail to the Main Trail. The short hike will return by way of the east arm of the Laidlaw Side Trail. The longer hike will continue on to the South Outlier Side Trail, returning by way of the Main Trail and the east arm of the Laidlaw Side Trail. Bring water, snacks and lots of enthusiasm!

Massie Hills Ramble

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Roadside Parking on 6th Concession South, on the West side of the road – access by turning south from Grey County Rd 18 (which runs east from Rockford). We’ll meet by the sign that says Massie Hills Ski Trails. Please note that the meeting place is on Concession Six, not Sideroad Six. There is a small parking lot on Concession Six which is off road – this is NOT where we are meeting. Please continue south to the Roadside Parking. The Civic address for the parking area is 497250 Concession Six South.

Hike Leader(s): Fran Turner Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: Approximately 6 km

Description

This is a relatively easy hike featuring the rolling terrain of the Massie Hills Management Area.  We will travel on a combination of Bruce Trail, Spey Forest Side Trail, and the Massie ski trails.  The exact route will be determined by the trail conditions of the day – we’ll avoid low lying areas if the ground is wet and stick to the hills.

Griersville Hike

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Organized Hike
Location (Google Maps): Temporary Closure, check for updates. Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.

Hike Leader(s): Frank Huggins Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: About 8k.

Description

In and out hike about an hour each way. Enjoy views from the height of land separating the Beaver River Valley from the Bighead River Valley. Meander through cultivated fields and hardwood bush. Wear high boots to cross a few streams. Bring water and a snack.

Wednesday Walkers - Mud Free Urban Walk Meaford

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet in the Fred Raper Park parking area in Meaford

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Length of Hike: 1 1/2 hours

Description

April is a muddy time of year on our Beaver Valley Trail, so let’s get out on some urban walks this month, have some exercise and enjoy the camaraderie we find with group walks.  Dress appropriately for the weather and bring water.  We’ll be walking along the waterfront and harbour, as well as a section of the Georgian Trail.

Car Hike: Midweek Fitness Walk Around Island Lake (8.5 km)

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Island Lake Conservation Area (Hwy 10 and 4th Ave intersection)

Hike Leader(s): Natalia Svechnikova Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 8.5 km

Description

Please join me for an enjoyable fitness walk (which is my first of the season) on a relatively flat and easy trail around the lake in the Island Lake Conservation area. The trail has treed sections as well as boardwalks near the water, meadows and more. I hope that we will see some nice spring flowers along the way. We will keep some steady but still comfortable pace of approximately 3-3.5 km/h. We will have a short break on the picnic area after about 6 km. Please dress for the weather and bring 2 L of water and some snacks/light lunch. We will meet at the start of the trail (near the large trail map) at 4th Ave and Hwy 10 intersection. You can park anywhere at the Zehrs Orangeville, Winners or Mark’s parking lot which is just across Hwy 10.

Please note that this hike will be cancelled in case of inclement weather.

Urban Walk: Valley View Park Thornhill

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot is inside Sycamore Drive East of Bayview , 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): 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

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