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- 07May 7, 2025
Halton Agreement Forest
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/halton-agreement-forest-3/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet roadside on 4th Line at 9:15 am. Up Guelph Line from the 401, turn right on 10 Side Road and follow the curve as it becomes 4th 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: 8 kmsDescription
We will hike around the bike trails in this lovely Forest, including The Den and The Pines. Expect to see lots of wildflowers and hear the busy birds.
Good Companions - Dundas Valley from Sanctuary Park
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/good-companions-dundas-valley-from-sanctuary-park-2/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps):Parking lot for Sanctuary Park – See map and address below (if parking lot is full, park on adjacent side streets)
Hike Leader(s): Ted Bossence 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: 8 kmDescription
From Sanctuary Park we will hike the Spring Creek trail and parts of the Sawmill trail to the Trail Centre. After a break, (washrooms “should” be available at the trail centre) we will walk to the south side of the rail trail and take the Main Loop, Sulphur Creek, local access trails and rail trail back to the parking lot.Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time. I will be leaving at 10:00 am sharp. Bring water, sunscreen, insect repellant, a first aid kit and a snack. Poles are highly recommended due to the number of hills and some hills may be slippery if it has rained recently. I will cancel the hike in case of rain. Please check your email the evening before the hike in case of a cancellation. If you must cancel after the 4:00 pm Tuesday cut-off time I will be sending contact info on the Tuesday.
Midweek fitness hike in the Pretty River Valley Provincial Park (spring flowers and gorgeous lookouts long hike)
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/midweek-fitness-hike-in-the-pretty-river-valley-provincial-park-spring-flowers-and-gorgeous-lookouts-long-hike/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!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 kmDescription
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
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/1100-am-hike-picnic-2/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Locust Grove Picnic AreaHike Leader(s): Marion Hanover Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 kmDescription
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
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/evening-hike-in-owen-sound-followed-by-an-opportunity-for-refreshments-15/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!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 kmDescription
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.