Hike Schedule

End-to-End Makeup Hike in 8: Hope Bay to Hawthorn ST Parking

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Peninsula
Category: Peninsula E2E
Location (Google Maps): Hawthorn ST Parking

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: 22.8

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.

Caledon Hills E2E Stained Glass Badge Hike in 4 Hikes

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at km 15.9, roadside parking along the southwest shoulder of Willoughby Road near Escarpment Sideroad intersection, 43.831244, -79.980588. (Map 15, Edition 31)
Directions: From Hwy #10 head west on Escarpment Sideroad for approximately 1.5 km.

Hike Leader(s): Lily Li Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 17.3 km

Description

Earn the Cheltenham Badlands Stained Glass/Fundraiser badge, which is part of the collectable Bruce Trail Clubs stained glass-themed fundraiser set. Hike distances range from 17 km to 20 km for the 4-day end-to-end series.

Please dress according to the weather presented that day. Bring snacks and water (electrolytes) for a long day of hike.

This is a car shuttle hike. Please have your vehicle ready as everyone will be taking a turn to drive us all to the start point of our hike or to get our drivers back at the end of the day.

Bent Rim 2

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the small parking lot on 6th 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 the Bent Rim 2 bike trail and back through the Halton Forest.  Meet at 9:15 (earlier if possible) in the small parking lot on 6th Line, about 3 kms north of Campbellville Rd.  Bring icers for your boots.