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.

Sweetwater Series - Hike 5 - Hockleycrest

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Parking Lot on Mono 5 Sideroad, north side of the Road.

From Airport Road, north of 9 turn east on Mono 5 Sideroad.

Hike Leader(s): Jennie Greenfield; Elizabeth Ganong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6.6 km

Description

This series of five hikes celebrates the glorious sugar maple as we move from winter towards spring. The trails are all in or near the Caledon Hills section of the Bruce Trail and range from 7 to 10 km in length.

Register individually for one, a few, or all of the Sweetwater Badge Hikes taking place on Mondays. Participants who complete the five hikes will be eligible to receive a Sweetwater badge. (Note: If you wish to purchase a badge, the cost is $10.00 for BTC members and $15.00 for non-members.)

Hike 5 explores the beautiful Hockleycrest property on the Main and  Side Trails. The trail passes sap collection lines and a sugar shack. This hike has some hills and can be difficult under winter conditions.

Bring your choice of hydration and snacks. Hiking boots and icers/crampons are required.

Participants will be notified the night before if a hike must be cancelled due to inclement weather.

Friendship Trail (City View Park to Grindstone Creek Loop)

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at City View Park parking lot (South Entrance), Burlington. Located just south of Hwy #5 off of Kerns Rd.

Hike Leader(s): Karen Capindale-Smith Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

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

Description

This 10.5 km hike will follow the main BT along the edge of the escarpment for great views of the Skyway bridge , Lake Ontario and surrounding area. We will continue to the outskirts of Waterdown and down into/out of the Grindstone Creek via the McNally and Waterdown Rd Side trails and main BT. Please dress in layers and bring water and a snack. Icers may be necessary.

Expect baked goods 🙂

8:30 Welland Canals Badge Hike #1 Allenburg Bridge to Mountain Locks Park

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot at Allanburg Bridge, Lundy’s Lane, Allanburg, ON

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

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 18.9 km

Description

This is the first of 4 hikes in the Welland Canal series of hikes during which we will see parts of all 4 canals. It’s a long hike but is mostly on paved surfaces and flat terrain. Bring a snacks/water and dress for the weather as it is more exposed along the canal. See website for details about the photographs which we are required to take along the way. Upon completion of all 4 hikes you will have the option to purchase the Welland Canal Badge for $10.

Hiking the Credit/Culham Trail

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Erindale Park, Dundas St. w., just east of Mississauga Rd.

Hike Leader(s): Anne Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: Approx 9 km, but could be more with the easier terrain.

Description

Come enjoy an easy, leisurely hike up the Credit River, going through part of Erindale Park. There is one rocky, but flat section. We may get lucky and see some early Spring Ephemerals (wildflowers). Bring water, a snack and sunscreen. You probably don’t need poles but if you like using them as I do, bring them. (Exercises my upper arms as well as providing balance. )

CANCELLED - Speyside to Halton Forest (E2E)

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Pear Tree parking lot at Speyside on 15 Side Road at 9:15 am.

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: 8 kms

Description

This is an end to end hike. We will carpool from the parking lot on 15 Side Road to 6th Line at the Halton Agreement Forest and hike back along the Hilton Falls Side Trail, Al Shaw Side Trail and the main trail. This trail has some serious rocks and we cross a couple of creeks.  Bring icers.  Hike is dependent on weather.

Hermitage & Griffin House

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): We will be parking at the Ancaster Little League Park on Jerseyville Road.

Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8

Description

There are a couple of hills. The trail is fairly wide and comfortable. Bring snacks and water we will be stopping at the Hermitage for a quick snack.
We will be meeting for 9:45 for the 10:00 start.

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

Fort to Fort ENTIRE 2 DAY, April 12, 13, 2025

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

Kingsbridge Park, Chippawa, Ont

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 57 km over 2 days

Description

You are SIGNING UP FOR BOTH DAYS

New Badge!
Hike the entire length of the Niagara Parkway, from Fort George to Fort Erie, over two days.  Enjoy approximately 27 KM each day of beautiful river scenery.  Small hills involved but mostly paved paths with some road walking.  This is a self-led hike.

Meet at Kingsbridge Park each day at 6:45. You will be bussed to starting point each day.

Registration is $65 (members) or $75 (non-members). Fee includes bus, parking pass, checkpoints and badge.

Event Coordinator: Lauren Doig, ldoig52@gmail.com

Saturday Shorts: Palgrave Forest

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the parking lot at Palgrave Rotary Park, 17357 Peel Regional Road 50 (Highway 50), Palgrave. It is at the north end of Palgrave on the east side of Highway 50. This is our meeting spot. We will walk together to Palgrave Forest on the west side of Highway 50. It is best to aim for arriving around 8:15 am, so we can start hiking as close to 8:30 as possible. Thanks!

Hike Leader(s): Elizabeth Ganong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approximately 6 km

Description

Looking to get out on a Saturday but not give up your whole day? Saturday Shorts, a hiking series, will get you out in a small group on a short hike. This Saturday’s approximately 6 km hike takes us through Palgrave Forest. The route will be a “there-and-back” with a change-up on the way back. The trails are expected to be dry, muddy, or wet in parts. Bring water and a snack, if desired. Weather permitting, there will be a ten-minute break. No dogs please. Registrants can expect a reminder/update message one or two days before the hike. Please note the early start time as this is a very popular multi-use spot on the weekends. Most of the route is wide, but there might be times when we need to step out of the way for cyclists to pass.

Rainbow Hike: Tiffany Falls to Dundas Trail Centre & Ancaster

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Rainbow Hike
Location (Google Maps): Taking HSR bus from the King & Bay bus stop (in front of Jackson Square) to hike start at Tiffany Falls.

Hike Leader(s): Doug O’Neill Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 11 kms

Description

You’re invited to an all-inclusive LGBTQ-friendly spring hike!

Look for me at the King & Bay bus stop (in olive-green Bruce Trail cap) no later than 9 a.m. Together we’ll take 9:13 a.m. 5A Meadowlands/McMaster bus (25 mins), get off at Harper’s Garden Centre (on Wilson) and walk 5 minutes to Tiffany Falls Parking Lot.

Bus fares: $2.50-3.50.

After visiting the falls, we’ll follow the main trail to Sherman Falls, then continue into Dundas Valley Conservation Area, passing Canterbury Falls, fascinating limestone formations and the Hermitage ruins. With any luck, we’ll see early spring flowers.

We’ll stop at the Dundas Valley Trail Centre (former train station) for lunch—and selfies in front of the vintage train cars. There’s a fountain to refill your water bottles, picnic tables, and interpretive centre. After lunch, we’ll retrace a portion of our earlier route, then follow the Heritage Trail to Ancaster, where we have the option of visiting the hiker-themed Trail Café before catching the 5A-Greenhill (via McMaster) bus from corner of Wilson and Rousseau back to downtown Hamilton/McNab terminal.

Bring water, snacks, lunch.

Complimentary Bruce Trail Rainbow badges and/or stickers to all participants! Email any questions to the Hike Leader – “Click here to contact Hike Leader” on this form.

Cancelled due to ice storm - Dufferin Hi-Land 60th Anniversary Side Trail Highlights

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Park at roadside parking on north side of bridge over Boyne River on Prince of Wales Rd (Dufferin Rd 19) 1.2 km north of Hwy 89

Hike Leader(s): su Bate, Carol Foley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 12 kms

Description

This is the 4th in a series of 6 loop hikes; each hike is between 9-12km in length.  If you hike all 6 of the hikes in this series, or otherwise hike 60 km in Dufferin during 2025, you qualify for the 60th Anniversary badge.

Bring a drink and a snack, ICERS for your feet because the trail can be slippery, muddy and icy at this time of the year.  Dress for the weather!Follow Prince of Wales Side Trail north to Primrose Loop Side Trail. Take the left fork and follow Primrose Loop to intersection with Bruce Main Trail at km 16.7. We will take the Main Trail north, including a side trip up the Murphy’s Pinnacle Side Trail, then east to Boyne Valley Side Trail (km 18.8). Follow Boyne Valley east to 1st Line, south then west to Bruce Main Trail at km 15.2. Follow Main Trail north to km 16.7, then Primrose Loop, taking left fork where the loop begins, returning to parking via Prince of Wales Side Trail.

Urban Walk: Coote's Paradise/Hamilton Waterfront Trail

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: GO Train Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Hike will start from McMaster University GO Bus Terminal. We will meet at Toronto’s Union Station 8:13 AM to take the 8:28 AM Train to Aldershot where we will transfer to the GO Bus for a short ride to McMaster University. On the return we take the GO Train to Toronto from West Harbour GO Train Station. If you have a smart phone then the return fare is just $10 with GO’s Weekend Pass. Seniors fare return from Union is $11.44. Hikers without a smartphone may purchase pass from Hike Leader at Union Station. If meeting us at McMaster you will have to make your way back to start by local transit or Uber and parking fee would apply.

Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Variable
Distance: 12-13 km

Description

This will be a one way hike through the trails of the RBG’s (Royal Botanical Gardens) South Shore Cootes Paradise Trails to Princess Point and then continuing on Hamilton’s Waterfront Trail along Burlington Bay to Bayfront Park which is a 7 minute walk to the West Harbour GO Station. Cootes Paradise is the largest and most diverse of RBG’s sanctuaries. Nestled between the Niagara Escarpment and Lake Ontario the picturesque area is significant as a migratory bird flyover zone and home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. There will be a few hills including one steeper one. Due to the transportation connection this hike will be limited to 17 hikers only.

CANCELLED: Youth Hiking Program - Discovery Hike - GSCA to Inglis

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

Meet in the parking lot behind the Grey-Sauble Conservation Authority head office (beside the Arboretum).
237897 Inglis Falls Road, Owen Sound

Carpooling may be available upon request

Hike Leader(s): Jeannine Kralt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: 4km

Description

Join us on this Discovery Hike from GSCA to Inglis Falls and back – we’ll take our time, and see what we can find. We’ll cross the Sydenham River, hike through forests, climb the Escarpment, check out geological potholes and take a peek at Inglis Falls, returning via mostly the same route. Free ‘Boots on the Trail’ badges are available to youth 18 and under. This is also a great route to choose for the By the Seasons badge.

As we’ll be taking our time, this hike is suitable for families, new hikers, and anyone wanting a more leisurely hike. All ages are welcome. We’ll likely take a couple of hours (possibly more), depending on the group and conditions – dress in layers, bring a snack, and wear good footwear. Given that April conditions can be variable, an email re: trail conditions to expect will be sent out prior to our hike together. The trail may be slippery-icy or mucky in portions.

If you are unable to register, please contact the hike leader via the link above. Carpooling may be available upon request.

8:00 pm Moonlight Night Hike in Niagara-on-the-Lake

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

Veteran’s Memorial Park, park just outside the park on King St.

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

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

Description

Moonlight Night Hike – Take in the magic of the rising moon over Lake Ontario and the Niagara River. This hike includes a stop to connect with your senses – sights, sounds, smells and the rhythm of your breath. Counts towards your night hike badge (5 night hikes).