Hike Schedule

Hockleycrest Citizen Scientist Nature Walk

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Bruce Trail Parking Lot on Mono 5 Sideroad. Google GPS Coordinates: 43.974055, -79.984988

Directions: From Airport Road, turn east onto 5 Sideroad and drive for 600 metres. The parking lot is on the left-hand side.

Hike Leader(s): Sandy Green Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 5.5 km

Description

Pique your curiosity about the awakening forest in the Hockleycrest area. Learn to use nature identification apps Merlin, Seek and iNaturalist to collect biodiversity data along the Bruce Trail for the BTC’s iNaturalist Project. Badge seekers can work towards earning the CHBTC Citizen Scientist badge.

Scotsdale Farm/Duff Pit

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the main parking lot at Scotsdale Farm.

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

There are so many trails here that it’s hard to choose where to go. But this hike will take us down the main trail to the Side Trails of Duff Pit, North Rim, Trafalgar Rd and Great Esker to the main trail and Maureen Bennett Side Trail and finishing on the Bennett Heritage Trail. The trees will be turning green and the bugs may be out, so bring bug spray.

Urban Walk: Toronto Islands Evening Walk

Hosting Club: Toronto

Location (Google Maps):

Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, near the gates to Wards Island Ferry. Arrive 20 minutes prior to departure to check in with hike leader.

From Union Station take the LRT and get off at the stop Ferry Docks.Walk up to the Ferry Docks on Queens Quay West, street level. at the foot of Bay Street.

Hike Leader(s): Miriam Stevens Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2-3 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 6-9 km

Description

After a day’s work come and “cool off” on the Toronto Islands free of fumes and traffic. Enjoy the view of the city skyline and Toronto’s beautiful island parkland.
Pack a dinner for a sit down picnic. Also bring a warm jacket and flashlight.
Return fare ticket for the ferry is $9.11 for adults, $5.86 for seniors
Hikes will take place rain or shine.
Toronto Island evening hikes will take place every Thursday in May and June 2025.
Same time and same meeting place. No preregistration is required – just show up at the ferry docks at 5:40 PM and sign in with the hike leader.

Jeju Ole International Friendship Hike

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Hockley Road Parking Lot
43.972857, -80.056330

Directions:  From ON-10 head east on Hockley Road/Dufferin County Road 7 for 5 kilometres

Hike Leader(s): Sandy Green Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6.0 kilometres or 11.5 kilometres

Description

All are welcome to join members and friends of the Caledon Hills Club and Sansamo Korean Hiking Club to explore the Jeju Olle Friendship Trail located in the Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve. This Bruce Trail Conservancy International Friendship Trail is twinned with the Jeju Olle walking trail located on the island of Jeju, South Korea. Bring water and a snack. Sturdy shoes are recommended. We are offering two distances for everyone’s enjoyment.

School Bus Hike - A Day at the Beach!

Trip Information
Departure Time: 09:00
Return to City Time: 18:00
Departure Point: Kipling Departure Point

Optional Items

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Wasaga Beach – Beach Area 6

Hike Leader(s): Marijo Roy Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Level 1 (Easy – mostly on flat, well maintained trails with hard-packed surface)
Distance: 8 km

Description

Please join us for a day at Wasaga Beach. We will walk along the longest freshwater beach in the world, from Beach Area 6 to Beach Area 1.

We will follow part of the Waterfront Trail, encompassing some flat paved and sandy roads. There are several public washrooms along the way. After the hike, you can enjoy swimming, visit the Nancy Island Historic Site to learn more about the War of 1812, or sightsee the area.

There will be no drop-off. Please ensure you are comfortable walking 8 km at a moderate pace.

Please bring your lunch, snacks, at least 2L of water, sun protection, hat, swimming suit and towel (if applicable), medications, and a First Aid kit.

Back in Toronto, Kipling subway station at 6:00 p.m., traffic dependent.

Nancy Island Historic Site
https://wasagabeachpark.com/nancy-island-historic-site/

GeoHike Series #4: Lavender Hill

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Lavender Cemetery. We will car shuttle to Noisy River Provincial Nature Reserve and hike back to the cars.

Hike Leader(s): Lynda Bloom; Margery Cruise Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 7 km

Description

We will enjoy a hike in and out of woods and pastureland, passing deep crevices and lookouts.  The Trail descends the Escarpment and we will cross  the bridge over the Noisy River.  We will spend some time discussing the geology and landscape led by a professional geologist.  Come with your questions about the rocks!

Urban Walk: Toronto Urban Badge Hike - 7 of 7

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Don River/Bayview Extension Trails

Hike Leader(s): Brian Rideout Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 9 km

Description

Please join me at the south east corner of Overlea Blvd and Don Mills Rd by 10 AM.  We will hike south on the Don Trail to the Distillery District (km 62.4 to km 71.4).  Here is an online map with km markings of our route for all 7 hikes for the Toronto Urban Badge: https://onthegomap.com/s/c2c1hf3n

Please make sure you bring at least 2 liters of water, a lunch, bug spray and sunscreen.

10:00 Malivoire Wine Co Hike and Wine Tasting Experience

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Park at Malivoire Wine Co 4260 King St, Lincoln ON

Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5 kms

Description

We will hike a loop on the main trail from Malivoire Wine Co to the Margaret Reed Side Trail at Cave Springs Conservation Area and back to Malivoire Wine Co by 11:30. Upon return we will enjoy a private structured wine tasting led by one of the knowledgeable and friendly winery staff from 11:30 to 12:00 noon. The cost for the tasting experience is $12.00 per person. Please bring your $12.00 with you as I will collect it prior to the tasting to simplify the payment to Malivoire Wine Co. Thank you.

Dundas Valley Loop

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation Area, Dundas

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

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approx. 10 km.

Description

Join in this loop hike which visits several waterfalls including the beautiful Sherman Falls which is spectacular if there is a lot of water. Meet in the last parking lot of the Dundas Valley Conservation Area on Governors Rd. west of Dundas at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start. Bring water, a snack, sunscreen and insect repellent. Hiking poles might be useful for the hills we will encounter. Parking fee in effect or a Conservation Area pass.