Hike Schedule

Car Hike: Hockley Valley, Map 18

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve

Hike Leader(s): Al Brown 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: 14 km

Description

We will complete a loop hike on the main and side trails. This is one of the hilliest parts of the Bruce Trail. Spring flowers should be in abundance.

After the hike those interested may join me for refreshments in the local area.

To get to the meeting place take Hwy 10 north from Orangeville to Hockley Road. Turn right and go about 5 km east to the parking area on your left.

Hiking 101April 27, May 4, May 25, 2025

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

April 27: Kinsmen Park, Frost Rd, Beamsville
May 4: Louth Conservation Area
May 25: Queenston Heights

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5-6 km

Description

Hiking 101 is an introductory course for novice hikers, members and non-members alike.  If you want some guidance on where to begin, what to wear, and what to take along, this is the course for you. The course is 3  Sunday afternoon sessions with a combination of workshop/Q& A followed by short hikes along the trail.  Dress in weather appropriate clothing and wear good walking shoes.

Time:  10:30 am – 1pm

Meeting locations:  Sunday, April 27- Kinsmen Park, Kinsmen Rd & Frost Rd., Beamsville   N 43.146108  W 79.475609

Sunday, May 4- Louth Conservation Area, parking lot off of Staff Avenue, Louth, 500 m north of Pelham Rd (Regional Road 69)  N 43.121706  W 79.351235

Sunday May 25 – Queenston Height Park, near the Bruce Trail Cairn  N 43.157826  W 79.052045

Registration is Members $30, Non-Members $40.  Upon completing the three sessions, you will receive a FREE tube scarf ($15 value)

Exploring Sydenham Hike #38

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

The Owen Sound Galaxy Cinema parking lot. Meet at the tall “Galaxy Centre” sign next to the traffic lights.

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

Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, There might be muddy sections., There might be sections with water on the trail.
Distance: 2.6 km

Description

We will carpool to hike the Kemble Wetland loop. This is hike #38 in the book Exploring Sydenham. There will be one secret to find. If you do not have a book and would like one ($30) let me know by using the “Contact hike leader” link.

Dufferin Hi-Land End-to-End #2 of 4

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): BTC Parking area km 28.3, 1st Line East

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, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 14.2 km

Description

This is an end-to-end hiking series to complete the Dufferin Highlands section of the Bruce Trail in 4 hikes, join us for one, some or all.

The hikes will be undertaken at a medium pace of approximately 4 km/hour for 13 – 15 kms each hike. Please consider your fitness level before registering, this is a group hike, and everyone is expected to keep pace with the person in front of them for the duration of the hike.

The weather can be changeable at this time of year, so dress in layers for any possibility.  The terrain may be wet and slippery in sections, wear hiking boots and bring hiking poles.  Bring a snack, plenty of water and other hydration as needed.

We will be travelling from south to north over the series.  The series will require car shuffles, and everyone will be expected to participate as drivers.

Today’s hike, the second of four, will be 14.2 km in length.  Please plan to arrive at the meeting place by 8:15 am as we will start the car shuffle at 8:30 am sharp.

Further details will be provided to registered hikers a few days prior to the hike.

Peninsula Side Trail Bonanza Part 3

Hosting Club: Sydenham, Peninsula
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Forty Hills Parking Area off Richardson Side Trail (loop 1), then street parking in Lion’s Head (loop 2), then Spirit Rock Conservation Area (loop 3). For first day only. The location for the other days in hike series will be listed in the 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 3 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 , 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.

Dufferin Hi-Land 60th Anniversary Highlight Hikes, Hike 2: Split Rock/Lookout Side Trails

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

Dufferin Hi-Land Section, Map 19. Meet at Split Rock parking lot on 2nd line EHS about 1.5 km north of 25 Sideroad

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: Long hike 6 km, Short hike 3.7 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 include the Split Rock, 2nd Line EHS Walter Tovell and Lookout Side Trails

Culham Trail Streetsville

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Vic Johnston Community Centre – Church St., Streetsville (Park in the lower lot near ball diamond).
From Hwy 401 come south on Mississauga Rd. Pass Argentia Rd. and, at the next lights, turn left to stay on Mississauga Rd. Follow 3 km into Streetsville (where Mississauga Rd. becomes Queen St.) and turn left on Church St. OR,
From QEW or Hwy 403 come north on Erin Mills Pkwy, then – just south of Erin Mills Town Centre Mall – turn right on Eglinton, then left at lights on to Mississauga Rd. Follow for 2 km to right turn at Church St.

Hike Leader(s): Peter Leeney
GPS Location: 43.5800, -79.70878

Hike Leader(s): Peter Leeney Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 10 km

Description

We will hike north along the Credit River for approx. 5 km and return by the same route. Possible lunch after in Streetsville.

10:00am Invasive Species Removal Hike

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Leisurely
Location (Google Maps): 85 Park Road South, Grimsby, ON

Hike Leader(s): Michele Altobelli Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 4km

Description

Join us to HELP FILL THE CRIB!!

We will hike in from Ridge Road picking invasive plants such as garlic mustard and greater celandine along the way (reusable grocery bags or garbage bags work well). Once at the crib location, we will dump our bags and pick garlic mustard in that area for a while, dump it, then hike back out. Plenty of native spring plants to admire along the way – reducing invasive plants will give these species a chance to thrive!

• you must register and submit a completed waiver for this hike
• Students under 16 MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian on this hike (please refer to the BTC link https://brucetrailorg.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/VOL.05.01_Minors_Volunteering_Policy_-_Approved_February_2016.pdf )
• 16 or more but under 18? Bring a waiver signed by a guardian.
• students wishing to receive community service hours (4Hours) MUST bring service forms from school.
• Please wear clothes for work – long pants tucked into socks, appropriate footwear (no sandals), long sleeves and work gloves
• please bring empty bags for collecting

Cancelled Wednesday Walkers - Mud Free Urban Walk Collingwood

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet in the parking area behind MacDonald’s.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
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,  In Collingwood we’ll take in the waterfront and some of the city’s trail system.

Car Hike: Midweek fitness hike in the Hockley Valley (spring flowers hike)

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve

Hike Leader(s): Natalia Svechnikova 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: about 14 km

Description

Please join me for an enjoyable spring flowers hike on the Bruce Trail (main and side trails). We will be following a loop of ca 14 km and try to keep a moderate pace of about 3 km/h. The trail is a bit hilly with a few uphill sections after which we will stop for short water breaks. There will be a lunch break for about 20 min. We should be back to the parking lot around 3:30 pm.

Please be dressed for the weather, wear hiking shoes/boots and pack your rain gear (just in case), at least 2 L of water, light lunch and snacks, your sunglasses and/or hut.

We will meet on the dedicated Hockley Valley PNR / Bruce Trail parking lot on the Hockley Road (opposit side of the Hockley Valley Resort and the Black Birch Restaurant (exact map location

43.9728974807774, -80.05570691699788) just before 10:30 am and start hiking at 10:30 am.

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