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July | July | July | July | July | 1 Steeltown Stomp Practice Session #4 of 10 7:30 AM-9:30 AM 08/01/2025 https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/steeltown-stomp-practise-session-1-of-10-4/2025-08-01/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Chedoke Golf Club parking lot Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing Distance: Varies Description Is the Steeltown Stomp on your bucket list! Come join us! For anyone who has done stair climbing workouts, you will know what calf pain is like, especially when you first start. Want to get in shape of the Steeltown Stomp on September 27, 2025? Practise with us! We will start off easy and gradually build up our strength and stamina over the course of the summer. Climbing Chedoke staircase will be combined with a hike on most days. We will use both Chedoke and Dundurn Stairs as our practise stairs and buildup to at least 2,000 steps. Bring a reusable water bottle (there are fountains at the bottom of both Chedoke and Dundurn) and any snacks you may like. Pace will be moderate, but steady to begin. We will start with a warm up hike and finish with a cool down stretch. Post stomp coffee is optional . It’ll be fun and will lessen the pain on the day of the event, promise! Look for the other 9 dates on the schedule.
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3 Steeltown Stomp Practice Session #5 of 10 7:30 AM-9:30 AM 08/03/2025 https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/steeltown-stomp-practise-session-1-of-10-5/2025-08-03/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Chedoke Golf Club parking lot Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing Distance: Varies Description Is the Steeltown Stomp on your bucket list! Come join us! For anyone who has done stair climbing workouts, you will know what calf pain is like, especially when you first start. Want to get in shape of the Steeltown Stomp on September 27, 2025? Practise with us! We will start off easy and gradually build up our strength and stamina over the course of the summer. Climbing Chedoke staircase will be combined with a hike on most days. We will use both Chedoke and Dundurn Stairs as our practise stairs and buildup to at least 2,000 steps. Bring a reusable water bottle (there are fountains at the bottom of both Chedoke and Dundurn) and any snacks you may like. Pace will be moderate, but steady to begin. We will start with a warm up hike and finish with a cool down stretch. Post stomp coffee is optional . It’ll be fun and will lessen the pain on the day of the event, promise! Look for the other 9 dates on the schedule.
| 4 | 5 | 6 - Full Moon Evening Hike followed by refreshments at the Hike Leader`s Home
7:00 PM-8:45 PM 08/06/2025 https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/full-moon-evening-hike-followed-by-refreshments-at-the-hike-leaders-home/2025-08-06/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Sydenham Category: An evening walk. Location (Google Maps): Meet at 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 Pace: Brisk: 4 to 5 km/h Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing Distance: Approx 6 km Description Join us for a brisk evening hike during the Sturgeon Full Moon exploring Owen Sound paths and neighbourhoods. Hikers are invited to the Hike Leader`s home for refreshments following the hike. There is no need to show up 15 minutes early for this hike, but we will leave promptly at 7:00 pm.
| 7 | 8 Steeltown Stomp Practice Session #6 of 10 7:30 AM-9:30 AM 08/08/2025 https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/steeltown-stomp-practise-session-1-of-10-6/2025-08-08/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Chedoke Golf Club parking lot Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing Distance: Varies Description Is the Steeltown Stomp on your bucket list! Come join us! For anyone who has done stair climbing workouts, you will know what calf pain is like, especially when you first start. Want to get in shape of the Steeltown Stomp on September 27, 2025? Practise with us! We will start off easy and gradually build up our strength and stamina over the course of the summer. Climbing Chedoke staircase will be combined with a hike on most days. We will use both Chedoke and Dundurn Stairs as our practise stairs and buildup to at least 2,000 steps. Bring a reusable water bottle (there are fountains at the bottom of both Chedoke and Dundurn) and any snacks you may like. Pace will be moderate, but steady to begin. We will start with a warm up hike and finish with a cool down stretch. Post stomp coffee is optional . It’ll be fun and will lessen the pain on the day of the event, promise! Look for the other 9 dates on the schedule.
| 9 - Peninsula Sunrise Series: The Grotto
4:45 AM 08/09/2025 https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/peninsula-sunrise-series-the-grotto/2025-08-09/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Peninsula Category: Sunrise Hike Location (Google Maps): Parking lot at Dyers Bay Rd & Hwy 6, Northern Bruce Peninsula, ON N0H 1Z0 Hike Leader(s): Kathleen Stahlbaum Pace: Leisurely (2.0 – 3.0 km/h): A relaxed pace with frequent breaks and a focus on enjoyment. Terrain: Difficult: Steep ascents/descents, rocky scrambling, and some rugged escarpment paths., Easy: Flat forested sections or lowland trails., Moderate: Rolling hills, mild slopes and rocky paths. Distance: ~4km Description Experience the magic of dawn on the Bruce Trail with the Sunrise Hike Series offered by the Peninsula Bruce Trail Club. These early morning hikes provide a perfect opportunity to awaken your senses, boost your energy, and immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature as the sun paints the sky with breathtaking hues. As we make our way through scenic forest trails, we’ll pause to witness the first light shimmering on the turquoise waters of Georgian Bay – a sight that will surely leave you in awe! Beyond the beauty, morning light helps regulate your circadian rhythm, elevating your mood, boosting energy levels and improving sleep quality. Whether you’re looking to start your day with a sense of calm, capture stunning sunrise photos, or simply reconnect with nature, these hikes offer a unique and inspiring way to greet the day. On Saturday August 9th, join us in hiking the Georgian Bay Trail to the Grotto at Indian Head Cove, where we’ll experience the sun rising over the Bay from the iconic shoreline before returning via the Marr Lake Trail. We’ll have the joy of taking in the stunning colours of the sky as the first light sparkles on the stunning turquoise waters. This peaceful sunrise hike is the perfect way to connect with nature, capture some incredible photos, and start the day with fresh air and inspiration. Whether you’re a morning person or just love a good adventure, come experience the magic of dawn from one of the best vantage points on the Bruce Peninsula! Don’t forget to bring a headlamp or flashlight (preferably with a red light setting) as we begin our adventure in the pre-dawn quiet. Join us and discover how a sunrise hike can nourish your mind, body, and spirit—setting the tone for a brighter, more balanced day. This hike is approximately 4 kms in length. Expect to be on the trail for 2.5-3 hours. Pace will be leisurely with ample time to enjoy the sunrise, take some photographs, and nourish yourself! How to prepare - Get a good night’s sleep
- Bring lots of water and a snack (breakfast and/or coffee are recommended if that’s your thing!)
- Bring a headlamp or flashlight (preferably with a red light setting)
- Wear waterproof hiking boots
- Hiking poles are recommended but not necessary
- Bring insect repellant or wear protective clothing
- Bring sunscreen
LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE! We will be meeting at the parking lot at the corner of Highway 6 & Dyer’s Bay road and carpooling in 3 vehicles to Bruce Peninsula National Park. You will be required to pay for entry to the Park.
- Hiking with Pride: Fern Hike at Hope Bay Nature Reserve
10:00 AM 08/09/2025 https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/hiking-with-pride-fern-hike-at-hope-bay-nature-reserve/2025-08-09/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Peninsula Category: Rainbow Hike Location (Google Maps): Hope Bay Nature Reserve. Meet at the south end of Cathedral Drive, at the entrance to Hope Bay Nature Reserve. Arrive a few minutes early, please. Hike Leader(s): Marg Glendon & Tainin Hopkinson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely (2.0 – 3.0 km/h): A relaxed pace with frequent breaks and a focus on enjoyment., Medium (3.0 – 4.5 km/h): A comfortable pace for most hikers with steady progress. Terrain: Easy: Flat forested sections or lowland trails., Moderate: Rolling hills, mild slopes and rocky paths. Distance: ~4 km Description Ferns can tell you a lot about the forest habitat. They are considered an “eco-indicator” – telling us about the type, moisture, nutrients and temperature of soil. The type of fern can also tell you about what kind of wildflowers to look for in the same area. Ferns are one of the oldest plants on earth. Did you know they existed at the time of dinosaurs, some growing to over 100 feet tall! While you won’t see ferns that tall, PBTC Conservation Ambassador Rhiannon Carruthers will help us to identify ferns on this hike. We like to learn from one another too – so please share your Nature knowledge throughout the hike, too. Ferns identified on this hike will contribute toward the PBTC Fern Badge. You can learn more about the Fern Badge here: https://pbtc.ca/badges/. If time allows, we will see the Hope Bay Glacial Potholes located here, too. This hike is a hike-stop-talk paced hike over uneven and at times more demanding terrain. Good balance is required. Bring a back pack for snacks and lunch, water bottle. Wear sturdy footwear with closed toes, hat, sun-protective clothing. Bring sunscreen. Hiking poles, binoculars, insect repellent (optional), For those wishing to remain after the hike, consider staying for refreshments with us at a nearby farm or visit nearby Hope Bay Ice Cream Shop. The closest public toilet is at the Hope Bay parking lot at 10 Hope Bay Road (about 10 minute drive). Bruce Trail Reference Guide: Map 37 Edition 31.
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10 Steeltown Stomp Practice Session #7 of 10 7:30 AM-9:30 AM 08/10/2025 https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/steeltown-stomp-practise-session-1-of-10-7/2025-08-10/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Chedoke Golf Club parking lot Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing Distance: Varies Description Is the Steeltown Stomp on your bucket list! Come join us! For anyone who has done stair climbing workouts, you will know what calf pain is like, especially when you first start. Want to get in shape of the Steeltown Stomp on September 27, 2025? Practise with us! We will start off easy and gradually build up our strength and stamina over the course of the summer. Climbing Chedoke staircase will be combined with a hike on most days. We will use both Chedoke and Dundurn Stairs as our practise stairs and buildup to at least 2,000 steps. Bring a reusable water bottle (there are fountains at the bottom of both Chedoke and Dundurn) and any snacks you may like. Pace will be moderate, but steady to begin. We will start with a warm up hike and finish with a cool down stretch. Post stomp coffee is optional . It’ll be fun and will lessen the pain on the day of the event, promise! Look for the other 9 dates on the schedule.
- 10:00 Vineland Estates Winery Hike and Wine Tasting Experience
10:00 AM-12:15 PM 08/10/2025 https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/1000-vineland-estates-winery-hike-and-wine-tasting-experience-2/2025-08-10/  Hike open to BTC Members only. Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Niagara Category: In and Out Location (Google Maps): Park at Vineland Estates Winery 3620 Moyer Road, Vineland Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: 6k Description We will hike on the main trail from Vineland Estates Winery towards Cave Springs Conservation Area and return back to Vineland Estates Winery 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 12:15 pm. The cost for the tasting experience is $15.00 per person. Please bring your $15.00 with you as I will collect it prior to the tasting to simplify the payment to Vineland Estates Winery. Thank you.
| 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 Steeltown Stomp Practice Session #8 of 10 7:30 AM-9:30 AM 08/15/2025 https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/steeltown-stomp-practise-session-1-of-10-8/2025-08-15/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Chedoke Golf Club parking lot Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing Distance: Varies Description Is the Steeltown Stomp on your bucket list! Come join us! For anyone who has done stair climbing workouts, you will know what calf pain is like, especially when you first start. Want to get in shape of the Steeltown Stomp on September 27, 2025? Practise with us! We will start off easy and gradually build up our strength and stamina over the course of the summer. Climbing Chedoke staircase will be combined with a hike on most days. We will use both Chedoke and Dundurn Stairs as our practise stairs and buildup to at least 2,000 steps. Bring a reusable water bottle (there are fountains at the bottom of both Chedoke and Dundurn) and any snacks you may like. Pace will be moderate, but steady to begin. We will start with a warm up hike and finish with a cool down stretch. Post stomp coffee is optional . It’ll be fun and will lessen the pain on the day of the event, promise! Look for the other 9 dates on the schedule.
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17 Steeltown Stomp Practice Session #9 of 10 7:30 AM-9:30 AM 08/17/2025 https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/steeltown-stomp-practise-session-1-of-10-9/2025-08-17/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Chedoke Golf Club parking lot Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing Distance: Varies Description Is the Steeltown Stomp on your bucket list! Come join us! For anyone who has done stair climbing workouts, you will know what calf pain is like, especially when you first start. Want to get in shape of the Steeltown Stomp on September 27, 2025? Practise with us! We will start off easy and gradually build up our strength and stamina over the course of the summer. Climbing Chedoke staircase will be combined with a hike on most days. We will use both Chedoke and Dundurn Stairs as our practise stairs and buildup to at least 2,000 steps. Bring a reusable water bottle (there are fountains at the bottom of both Chedoke and Dundurn) and any snacks you may like. Pace will be moderate, but steady to begin. We will start with a warm up hike and finish with a cool down stretch. Post stomp coffee is optional . It’ll be fun and will lessen the pain on the day of the event, promise! Look for the other 9 dates on the schedule.
| 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 Steeltown Stomp Practice Session #10 of 10 7:30 AM-9:30 AM 08/22/2025 https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/steeltown-stomp-practise-session-1-of-10-10/2025-08-22/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Chedoke Golf Club parking lot Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing Distance: Varies Description Is the Steeltown Stomp on your bucket list! Come join us! For anyone who has done stair climbing workouts, you will know what calf pain is like, especially when you first start. Want to get in shape of the Steeltown Stomp on September 27, 2025? Practise with us! We will start off easy and gradually build up our strength and stamina over the course of the summer. Climbing Chedoke staircase will be combined with a hike on most days. We will use both Chedoke and Dundurn Stairs as our practise stairs and buildup to at least 2,000 steps. Bring a reusable water bottle (there are fountains at the bottom of both Chedoke and Dundurn) and any snacks you may like. Pace will be moderate, but steady to begin. We will start with a warm up hike and finish with a cool down stretch. Post stomp coffee is optional . It’ll be fun and will lessen the pain on the day of the event, promise! Look for the other 9 dates on the schedule.
| 23 Beaver Valley End to End Event (participants hike independently, no hike leader) 7:30 AM 08/23/2025 https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/beaver-valley-end-to-end-event-participants-hike-independently-no-hike-leader/2025-08-23/  This is a Multi-Day HikeYou are signing up for the following dates:
2025-08-23, 2025-08-24, 2025-08-30, 2025-08-31, 2025-09-01 Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Beaver Valley Location (Google Maps): Meet in the Kolapore Uplands skiers parking lot on Grey County Road 2, 650 m south of where the trail crosses the road at km 23.8, Map 24, Edition 30 N44.422919, W80.405597. Plan to be there at 7:30 a.m. for sign in and bus loading. The bus will leave promptly at 8:00 a.m. Hike Leader(s): Glenda Collings Click here to contact the hike leader. Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate, Strenuous, Some steep sections, Some rocky footing Length of Hike: The 5 hikes range from approx. 22 km 26 km. You set your own pace but medium will get the job done in a timely fashion. Description Beaver Valley 2025 End-to-End August 23, 24, 30, 31 and September 1 Please note that the event will be subject to current COVID protocols. Registration will be through the Bruce Trail Conservancy Online Calendar and will open at 8:30 a.m. on March 3, 2025. Registration is limited to 50 people because of parking area availability. Once registration is full, names will be added to a wait list by the Online Calendar software. The registration fee of $120.00 includes the online registration fee, bus shuttle, checkpoint refreshments and the End-to-End badge. Hikers should have experience with hiking 20+ km in a day on challenging terrain. Complete details of the event will be emailed to participants once registration is received. For more information contact beavervalleytrailactivities@gmail.com
School Bus Hike: Rama Powwow and the Ganaraska Trail 8:00 AM-7:00 PM 08/23/2025 https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/rama-powwow-and-the-ganaraska-trail/2025-08-23/  Trip Information Departure Time: 08:00 Return to City Time: 19:00 Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup Click here for more information or to register Optional Items
Hosting Club: Toronto Category: Bus Hike Location (Google Maps): Orillia Hike Leader(s): Nijole Mockevicius, George Lennon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely (2-3 km/hr) Terrain: Level 1 (Easy – mostly on flat, well maintained trails with hard-packed surface) Distance: 8.5 km Description Rama PowWow is one of the biggest and best in Ontario. We have planned this hike to take in the Grand Entry at 1 pm when all the contestants will be dressed and dancing in their finest. Our morning hike takes place in the Scout Valley Park along part of the Ganaraska Trail. We will provide a shorter hike of 3 km for naturalists and photographers to observe the flowers and vegetation and birdlife in its woodlands of pine and hardwood with scattered wetlands. There is an option as well for a longer hike of 5.5 km. After a short noon-hour bus ride to the nearby Rama Reserve, we will have a couple of hours to watch the festivities and shop in the market stalls. We will then return to Orillia to begin our hiking again at the site of the remains of 5000-year-old Mnjikaning fish weirs. A late-afternoon 3 km hike along the Ganaraska Trail will take us past the Gordon Lightfoot sculpture park to a stop for ice cream before we head back to Toronto.
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9:00 AM-2:30 AM 08/27/2025 https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/oakridges-morraine-15-side-trails/2025-08-27/  This is a Multi-Day HikeYou are signing up for the following dates and times:
2025-08-27 at 09:00 2025-08-28 at Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia Category: Special Event Location (Google Maps): Aug 27 Meet 1867 Concession Rd 2 https://maps.app.goo.gl/CoNAvYYfEuz1FPCv7 Shuttle to Concession Rd 7 – https://maps.app.goo.gl/tbEChdaxnjkdwzc68 Aug 28 Meet York Regional Forest 16389 ON-48, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A 3J6 Shuttle to 14989 Warden Ave., Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A 2P9 Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: Day 1 – Approx 22km Day 2 – Approx 17km Description Occasionally hikes are offered by the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club to engage members and non-members who live in other parts of the province. This is one such 2- day hike. This two day hike is perfect for people who live near the Township of Uxbridge, Whitchurch- Stouville. It is a group hike with a car shuttle. Please be prepared to participate in the shuttle by ensuring you have 4 available seatbelts, including the driver’s. Please bring enough food and water for a full day hike hike, including lunch as well as bug spray, sunscreen, first aid and appropriate clothing for possible wet weather. Depending on the terrain, we will hike at a fairly steady, quick pace. Please ensure you are physically able for the distance and the pace before signing up for this hike. There are no dropouts – if you cannot complete the hike, you will be responsible for your own way back and expense to your car. There is a badge available. $5 – TBA
| 28 | 29 | 30 - Ganaraska Trail – The Gap – Badge Hike
9:00 AM-2:30 PM 08/30/2025 https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/ganaraska-trail-the-gap-2/2025-08-30/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia Category: Special Event Location (Google Maps): We will meet at Sainte Marie Among the Hurons and proceed to the north end of Tiny Trail Please arrive by 8:45am for a 9am departure to our hike start. https://maps.app.goo.gl/JJRFGkZWG1zrpUD58 Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing Distance: 18km Description Occasionally hikes are offered off the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club to engage members and non-members who live in other parts of the province. This is one such hike. This hike is offered as a postponement of a previous hike which had to be cancelled. It is a group hike with a car shuttle. Please be prepared to participate in the shuttle by ensuring you have 4 available seatbelts, including the driver’s. Please bring enough food and water for an 18km hike, including lunch as well as bug spray, sunscreen, first aid and appropriate clothing for possible wet weather. I will try to ensure that the badges will be available on completion with proceeds going to the Ganaraska Hiking Club. Please bring $7 exact change for the badge. Depending on the terrain, we will hike at a fairly steady, quick pace. Please ensure you are physically able for the distance and the pace before signing up for this hike. There are no dropouts – if you cannot complete the hike, you will be responsible for your own way back and expense to your car. The terrain is varied – trail and asphalt.
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31 Test Coach Trip 5:30 AM-7:00 PM 08/31/2025 https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/test-coach-trip/2025-08-31/
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