Hike Schedule

Dufferin Hi-Land End-to-End #3 of 4

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside Parking, Prince of Wales Road, km 40.7

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: 12.5 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 third of four, will be 12.5  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.

8:00 Long Hike Wiley Road Short Hills (NEW TIME)

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

Short Hills Wiley Road Entrance

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 10km

Description

Explore Short Hills and the majestic side trails of Scarlett Tanager, Hemlock. Swayze Falls and Terrace. Register for each hike

Bring Poles, Sun Screen Bug Spray, snack, and dress for the weather

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

Dufferin Hi-Land 60th Anniversary Highlight Hikes, Hike #3: Oliver Creek and Walker's Woods: Spring Wildflowers and Trees -

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

Dufferin Hi-Land Section, Map 20. Meet at north end of 2nd Line EHS off 8 Sideroad where the road ends and the 2nd Line EHS Side Trail begins (near Km 24.3). Park on the west side of 2nd Line south of the first driveway.

Hike Leader(s): Brenda Carling, Les Babbage Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 km; Short hike: 3 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, Brenda Carling will lead us as we explore and identify the trees and blooming wildflowers along the Oliver Creek Side Trail and the Main Trail through Walker’s Woods. Bring a camera, snacks and water.

Mono Cliffs, Map 19

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Mono Community Centre Parking, just south of Mono Centre.
Driving direction: From Highway 410 go north, continue on Highway 10, pass through Orangeville, continue to Mono Centre Rd. (8), turn right, road will merge with 2nd Line EHS north, parking on the right just before Mono Centre.

Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Shafiq Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 12-13 km

Description

Will hike main Bruce Trail, South Outlier, Walter Tovell, McCarston’s Lake and Lookout Side Trails.
Bring water, snack, bug spray and sun protection. Poles recommended.

Midweek fitness hike in the Pretty River Valley Provincial Park (spring flowers and gorgeous lookouts long hike)

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

Pretty River Valley Provincial Park and Petun Conservation Area

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), Rocky, Variable
Distance: about 17 km

Description

Please join me for an enjoyable spring flowers hike on the Bruce Trail (main and side trails) in the Pretty River River Provincial Park and the Petun Conservation Area. We will be following a relatevily challenging loop of ca 17 km from the south of the park (the Pretty River Road) moving up north to the north-west following the Bruce Trail main and side trails into the Petun Conservation area and down south passing many gorgeaus lookouts.

Please note that this is a long hike and a relatively long day trip if you are coming from the GTA.

We will try to keep a moderate pace of about 3 km/h while slowing down uphill. The trail is challenging 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 4:30 pm.

Please be dressed for the weather, wear hiking shoes/boots, bring extra layers 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 Pretty River PP parking lot on the Pretty River Road (exact map location 44.43147754685496, -80.27512513140113) around 10:45 am and start hiking at 11:00 am.

Please note that this hike is not suitable for a rainy/stormy day and will be cancelled in case of inclement weather.

11:00 am Hike & Picnic

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Locust Grove Picnic Area

Hike Leader(s): Marion Hanover Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 km

Description

Hike around Queenston area.  Optional outdoor gathering in Locust Grove including pot luck picnic after the hike.

Evening Hike in Owen Sound followed by an Opportunity for Refreshments

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: An evening walk.
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the municipal parking lot by the river on the west side of 1st Ave E between 7th St E and 8th St E in Owen Sound.

Hike Leader(s): Harriet Nixon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk: 4 to 5 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: Approx 5 km

Description

Join Hike Leader Harriet Nixon for a brisk evening hike exploring paths and neighbourhoods in the city of Owen Sound, followed by an opportunity to socialize at one of the local establishments. There is no need to show up 15 minutes early for this hike, but we will leave promptly at 7:00 pm.

8:00 am Long Hike Glen Road Jordan NEW TIME

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Glen Road Jordan

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 10k

Description

This will be our permanent Thursday Location until Bridge repairs complete. From Glen Road explore the trail network on the escarpment towards Balls Falls and Moyer Road.

You must register for each hike. Bring Poles, snack bug spray, sunscreen and a drink. Dress for the weather

RESCHEDULED from March 31 - Blue Loop Hikes #4 - Short Hills

Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking Area off Roland Road

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
Distance: 10 km

Description

This hike has been rescheduled from March 31.

This is a series of loop hikes exploring various BT Blue trails in wintry and early spring conditions.  Join us for one, some or all.

Today’s hike will explore the main trail and the Black Walnut Side Trail in a 10 km loop through Short Hills Provincial Park.

Bring a snack and plenty of water, and other hydration as needed.  Wear hiking boots and bring hiking poles.  Icers may also be required.

Please arrive at the meeting place by 8:15 am as we will leave promptly at 8:30 am.

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

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

Spring Flower Photography at Splitrock Narrows

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): Splitrock Narrows Nature Reserve 755437 2nd Line EHS Mono. Take Hwy 10 North from Orangeville to 25 Sideroad then east on 25 Sideroad to 2nd Line EHS and then north on 2nd Line to parking lot on east side of road.

Hike Leader(s): Gary Hall Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 3 – 4 km

Description

Whether using an expensive camera or a cell phone, Splitrock Narrows offers excellent opportunities to view and photograph spring flowers. We’ll take some time to discuss how to make the best of your photography. Be prepared to get your knees dirty. You do not have to be an expert photographer to enjoy this slow paced nature walk.