Summer 2016 THE QUARTERLY OF THE BRUCE TRAIL CLUB Vol. LIII No. 2

www.torontobrucetrailclub.org | 416-763-9061 | [email protected]

Buckthorn Pulling Party

by Marlis Butcher for the Conservation Committee

On April 9 eleven volunteers from the TBTC Conservation Committee and Crew eradicated over 100 buckthorn plants. Buckthorn is an invasive species in Southern . The small buckthorn fruits are eaten by birds that can’t digest the seeds properly, and end up spread- ing the seeds throughout open fields. The plants also send up suckers (new saplings) where their stems are cut or broken by storms or ani- mals passing by. As a result, this invasive species has crowded out native plants and created its own virtual forest on our Springle property.

photos by Marlis Butcher

Our team of conservationists spent a cool sunny day working with extractagators and shovels in the ankle deep mud, laughing, getting dirty, and getting the job done. We opened up a small clearing where native wildflowers and grasses can now grow, and allowing space for the development of a new sidetrail. A big thank-you to Lois Bastell, Vlad Bosnar, Rob Brown, Andree-Ann Cyr, Gord Fowler, Sandy Gillians, Janet and Sam McColeman, Lesley Saffrey, and Kevin Warburton.

As there’s still a lot of buckthorn for everyone interested in helping to bring this environment back to its native state, we are looking forward to the next Buckthorn Pulling Party! Conservation Committee: New Web Pages

by Marlis Butcher A big THANK-YOU to Deb Brander and Magdalena Vander Kooy for making this happen!

Deb and Magdalena, together with George Lennon of the Conservation Committee, worked tirelessly through many iterations to get the committee’s first web pages up and running. Our wonderful new pages contain information about exciting upcoming events and how you can participate, as well as action photos of past events, and more.

Check it out: http://www.torontobrucetrailclub.org/020~Secure_and_Conserve/030~Conservation_ Committee/010~Who_We_Are/

Watch for updates and new events to be posted soon! www.torontobrucetrailclub.org

Table of Contents Footnotes Toronto Bruce Trail Club is published quarterly by the Board of Directors

Buckthorn Pulling Party P1 Toronto Bruce Trail Club President: PO Box 597 John Grandy 2938 Dundas Street West [email protected] Conservation Committee P1 Toronto, Ontario M6P 4E7 Past President: Peter Leeney, 905-822-1877 [email protected] [email protected] President’s Pen P3 www.torontobrucetrailclub.org BTC Director: ISSN 0380-9354 Marlis Butcher, A member of the Bruce Trail Conservancy [email protected] Hiking Director’s Notes P3 Hiking Director: Many thanks to all the volunteers who Wayne Crockett, helped in the production of this issue. 647-786-4537 Anatomy of a Hike P4 [email protected] Send address changes to: Secretary: The Bruce Trail Conservancy Robert Gillespie General Information P5 PO Box 857, Hamilton, ON L8N 3N9 Treasurer : www.brucetrail.org 1-800-665-4453 Malcolm Sanderson, 905-294-5866 Activities Calendar P6 For missing copies of Footnotes [email protected] call 1-800-665-4453, Public Relations & Education: Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Magdalena Van Der Kooy Other Hikes P22 647-983-7938 Opinions expressed in Footnotes are not [email protected] necessarily the views of the TBTC unless Trail Maintenance: Hike-A-Thon News P22 stated as such. Advertising does not David Paape, 416-445-9028 imply endorsement by the TBTC. [email protected] Land Owner Relations Footnotes Resource Support Paul Vanhanen, 905-877-1294 Log in to the Members section of (not members of the Board) [email protected] the Club website using your BTC Land Stewardship: membership number and your Publication Editor: Sharon Magor Vladimir Bosnar, 905-273-7569 Footnotes Editor: Brent Michaluk own password [email protected] Proofreaders: Marilyn MacKellar Fundraising: Kathryn Emirzian vacant Advertising & Mail Coordinator: Land Management Committee Chair; Publication Deadlines Jude Keast Land Securement Secretariat BTC ISSUE: ADVERTISING/EDITORIAL Activities Editor: Victor Ramautar Representative: Webmaster: Stephen Kamnitzer David Tyson, 416-966-1379 Fall 2016: June 17/June 24 e-Notes Editor: Brent Michaluk [email protected] Winter 2016-17: Sept. 15/Sept. 24 Archivist: John Drew Volunteer Co-ordinator: Spring 2017: Dec.15/Dec.20 Information Line: Judy Leeney Kevin B. Warburton, Summer 2017: March 11/March 18 City of Toronto Liaison: 416-717-4163 John Hough [email protected] Send advertisements to: Chapter: Membership: [email protected] Janet Le Lievre Sima Patel, 416-844-5640 [email protected] The Toronto Bruce Trail Club is one of nine clubs Director of Communications: Sharon Magor making up the Bruce Trail Conservancy, which Directors at Large: is dedicated to the conservation of the Niagara Olena Stevenson Escarpment. You are invited to visit the Toronto Graham Allen Club’s website at www.torontobrucetrailclub.org

2 Summer 2016 Club Info Line: 416-763-9061 www.torontobrucetrailclub.org President’s Pen by John Grandy Spring is here at last, and just as we can see the energy going into the newly growing plants, so we can see many signs of energetic activity in our Club.

Several new members have volunteered to join our Board of Directors, and have hit the ground running in taking over important areas of responsibility. My thanks to them (by the time this is published, you will have met them at our Annual General Meeting), as well as to our other longstanding Board members who have agreed to renew their terms.

Our new website is a great way to communicate with our members, and our volunteers are also working hard to improve the reach and content of our E-Notes, Facebook, and Twitter message contact. My special thanks are due to Stephen Kamnitzer and Deborah Brander, who have led our website development to date, to Sharon Magor, who has taken on the responsibility for Publications and social media, and to Brent Micha- luk, who has handled editing of Footnotes and E-Notes.

For yet another year, seven of our members have stepped forward to participate in our Hike Leader Training program, ensuring that our Club will continue to be able to offer more than 400 hikes at all levels of difficulty, in many different environments, led by highly professional- vol unteers. My sincere thanks are due to the members of our Hike Leader Training Committee, under the leadership of Hiking Director Wayne Crockett. New hikers have also had a training opportunity – our annual Hiker Initiation Program, led for yet another year by Sarah Hopton.

Our Stewardship Committee has been remarkably active in developing plans to remediate and improve the lands which the Bruce Trail Conser- vancy manages in Toronto section. There are many opportunities to join this group for invasive species removal, tree plantings, habitat improve- ment for birds, bees and butterflies, and other worthwhile activities. Marlis Butcher, Kevin Warburton and Vladimir Bosnar have been leading the charge for this group of volunteers.

Our Trail Captains continue with their largely unnoticed work keeping our trails clear and safe. Thanks are due to Peter Leeney, Rose-Mary Mit- ter, Paul Vanhanen and all their colleagues.

The future growth of our Club is very much on the radar for our Committee 4000, originated by board member Dave Tyson, and now led by Magdalena Vanderkooy. This committee is developing strategies to grow our membership by nearly 50% over the next few years.

So there is a huge amount of worthwhile activity taking place at your Club. I am sure you can find some areas which will be of interest to you. Please put your hand up and fill in the volunteer submission on our website! I guarantee that you will find healthy outdoor activity, comrade- ship and fun as you get more involved with our Club.

Hiking Director’s Notes

by Wayne Crockett Hard to believe with snow on the ground (in April) that the summer season is coming up fast. But the warm and humid weather is approaching so take it into account when you are hiking on your own or with the Club and keep hydrated.

The hiking program is moving forward through a couple of initiatives that we hope will benefit members and increase the profile of our outings. By the time this issue of Footnotes comes out you should notice that there are more opportunities for ride sharing on our car hikes. Take advan- tage of the expanded carpooling function on the website to find out who is offering rides on specific trips. Of course it will only work if people are willing to participate and follow through. If you offer to drive or meet with a driver and don't show up the idea will fizzle.

A second initiative is to expand our presence in social media by making use of the Meetup system. The Board of Directors has approved a pilot initiative whereby hike leaders have the option of placing their events on a TBTC Meetup page. For the time being this will only involve urban and car hikes. All TBTC outings will continue to be featured on our own website. We hope to reach a larger group of interested walkers and that elusive younger demographic needed to keep the Club growing.

Meeting the demand for urban hikes continues to be a challenge. The number offered is less than I would like but I continue to work with the hike leaders to expand urban hikes in the City of Toronto and the surrounding municipalities.

Please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected] if you have any complaints, compliments or suggestions regarding the hik- ing program. As always have an enjoyable and safe hiking season. E-mail: [email protected] Summer 2016 3 www.torontobrucetrailclub.org

Anatomy of a Hike: Among the Zapatecas in Mexico’s Sierra Norte Mountains

by Nicola Ross

A hike is a hike is a hike. Right? Of course not. Anyone reading this publication will know there are as many types of hikes as there are models of hiking boots. There are day hikes and overnight hikes and long distance hikes. There are mountain hikes and valley hikes, inter- tidal hikes and smell-the-roses hikes. There are pilgrimages, rambles, tramps, treks, strolls; and the occasional slog.

I like just about any hike, but my favourite is usually the one that I am currently hiking. And so it was in mid-February, when my partner Alex and I set out for a seven-day, village-to-village “caminata” among the indigenous Zapatecas in the Sierra Norte mountains in southern Mexico.

Hiking in Mexico, you say? Yup, you heard right. We hiked in Mexico and we weren’t robbed by bandits, stung by scorpions or kidnapped by drug lords. Just the opposite.

Starting at over 3,100 metres (about 11,000 feet) in the village of Llano Plano, the route eventually took us down to about 2,000 metres in San Miguel de Amatlán. Along the way, we spent nights in Cuajimoloyas, Benito Juarez, La Neveria and Latuvi. The general direction may have been downhill, but don’t be fooled. The route was up and down, providing us with spectacular vistas of layered green mountains, strolls alongside working farms; and walks near clear streams where the dappled sun illuminated the rainbow hue of the resident trout. At times, the scent of pine resin made us wonder if we were back in Canada. In all, we covered 73.7 kilometres—for an average of 10.5 kilo- metres per day. No distance by Bruce Trail standards, but the Sierra Norte isn’t the . In total, we climbed 4,215 metres and descended 5,175. Put it this way, when we arrived at our destination each afternoon, we were ready to unlace our boots and shed our packs.

At night, clean, well-appointed cabins with crisp white sheets and a hot shower awaited, as did hearty Mexican meals made with local pro- duce. The cooks joked as they turned out a seemingly endless supply of steaming homemade corn tortillas and large pitchers of fresh natural juice—my favourite was cucumber and guava. In La Neveria, Josephina concocted a watercress frittata that would have passed muster at the best Canadian restaurant. At higher altitudes, the cabins had wood-burning fireplaces that removed the chill as we tucked thick wool blankets under our chins.

photo by Nicola Ross Continued on page 24.

4 Summer 2016 Club Info Line: 416-763-9061 www.torontobrucetrailclub.org General Information Comfortable Bus Hikes Hiking Holidays Hikers are discouraged from meeting bus hikes at the Trail in their own vehicles, unless the hike (416) 445-2628 description includes this option. www.letshike.com

Meeting Place: For maps, see www.torontobrucetrailclub.org under General Information on Bus hikes. OPEN HOUSE • York Mills subway station: buses park on Old York Mills Road near the south exit of the

NEW TRIPS! station (not the exit for TTC buses) We’re cooking up something new and • Islington subway station: buses wait at the Beer Store on Bloor Street, two short blocks west we can’t wait to tell you all about it! of the subway station and opposite the TTC parking lot

Sunday, September 11th • : located south of King Street, north of Front Street, at 49 Spadina Avenue at 3:30 pm on the east side (south of the gas station). Buses wait at the west side of the Square. Crescent School Auditorium 2365 Bayview Ave, Toronto Return: (1 light north of Lawrence Ave. E on the • usual return time is 6 pm; late returns are noted in the listing east side of Bayview) Seating: FREE PARKING! • based on a first-come, first-seated basis — guests are welcome but they must pre-register Corfu ● Patagonia ● Amalfi Coast • check the listings for exceptions — leaders may give priority to defined groups Ireland ● Iceland ● Machu Picchu Kenya ● Turkey ● Japan • some outings involve extra costs; some require advance registration Camino de Santiago

Bus Fare (includes $1 donation to the Escarpment Legacy Fund): IRELAND • $17 members, $23 non-members; $5 children under 12 June 7 to 17, 2016 • Long distance fares (over 140 km one-way) $22 for members and $28 for With more shades of green than you non-members can imagine, the Emerald Isle lives up to its deserving reputation. From historical Dublin to picturesque Car Hikes Killarney & parts in between, we will • meet at the point stipulated in Footnotes and travel by car shuttle to the starting point; contact take you hiking through some of the Hike Leader if you have questions most sought-after scenery the country has to offer - and we'll even make a few pub stops along the way! Car-Pool Hikes

• meet at the point listed in Footnotes and ride or drive to the starting point as a group; save fuel SLOVENIJA and reduce pollution Only 3 spots left! • passengers are expected to contribute to the driver’s costs (the suggested amount is $10, which July 15 to 25, 2016 should be offered — the driver should not have to request it) Slovenija, where the Alps meet the Mediterranean, is a country of Map References amazingly unspoiled beauty. Our program includes hikes behind the • the 28th edition of the Bruce Trail Reference is used thundering Slap Pericnik waterfall, through Vintgar Gorge gushing with Things to Remember white water, on the slopes of Mt. Triglav, & around the glacier-fed Lake Changes are also posted in the Members section of the website (www.torontobrucetrailclub. Bohinj. Home base for the holiday will org). be the fairy-tale setting of Bled. Members log in using their BTC membership number and their own passwords.

• all Club events are non-smoking TURKEY • carry your BTC membership card at all times October 15 to 26, 2016 • bring a lunch, 2 litres of water, suncreen and insect repellent Hike in Cappadocia with its secret frescoed churches, underground cities • arrive at least 30 minutes before the departure time for any hike and volcanic tuff sculpted into fairy • dogs are not permitted on bus hikes with the exception of registered guide dogs. Dogs may chimneys. Visit ancient ruins, shop the only be taken on urban and car hikes if published in advance by hike leaders. bazaars of Istanbul and take a history lesson through time. Steeped in tradition and a masterpiece of nature, Turkey will impress you. Pre-registration ( Online, Email or Phone )

TICO # 50018498 You must pre-register even though the meeting time and place may be listed.Please register using the listed method before the deadline.

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Summer 2016 45.4, map 23) [GPS coordinates: N44 25.864 on this walk. After the hike we will visit the W80 16.516]. Spirit Tree Cidery. From Hwy 89, drive north on Airport Rd to Notice to Participants Stayner, then 8.2 km west on County Rd 91 to Saturday, June 4 -- Caledon Hills, Hockley All Hike Leaders are volunteers. You Duntroon, then 5.5 km north on County Rd Valley (Maps 18/19) are welcome to take part in their 124 to Sideroad 33/34 (Collingwood Airport Level II Car hike Length of Hike: 11 km, activities, but you do so at your Rd is on your right). Drive approx. 5.7 km Pace: 3.5 km/hr, own risk. Only written complaints west on Sideroad 33/34 (past 10th Conc. and Terrain: Hilly. No dropout, End to End #1 of against a Hike Leader or end person Blue Mountains-Clearview Townline) to the 7, Beginners, Families, No dogs. will be considered. Complaints (or parking area on your left. Depart 9:30 am, Hockley Valley Provincial commendations) may be addressed to Charlie Atkinson, (905) 642-2408 or (day of Nature Reserve parking lot. the Hiking Director, Toronto Bruce hike) mobile (416) 668-2734 or CAhikes@ Hockley Rd runs between Hwy 10 and Trail Club, PO Box 597, 2938 Dundas bell.net Airport Rd, north of Hwy 9. The parking lot St. W., Toronto, ON M6P 4E7. The A combination of parts of the Bruce Trail is located between 2nd and 3rd Lines EHS, focus of the complaints policy is on with the maze of unmarked trails in the Pretty on the north side of Hockley Rd, across from improvement rather than discipline. River Provincial Park; with most of it being the Black Birch Restaurant. on the latter. Joan Richard, (647) 216-7550 or joanr55@ Please note that the maps and kilometre hotmail.com references in this listing are from Saturday, June 4 -- Blue Mountains, Join us for a series of seven moderately paced the 28th Edition of the Bruce Trail Devil’s Glen (Map 22) hikes over hilly terrain to earn Caledon’s End Reference. Level II Bus hike Length of Hike: 15 km, to End badge. Come for one or some or all Pace: 3 km/hr,Y of the hikes. No pre-registration required. Thursday, June 2 -- Toronto, Toronto Terrain: Hilly, Variable. Dropout, Hiking This hike goes from Hockley Rd to Caledon’s Islands boots, Refreshments after, Pub stop after, border with Dufferin, km 61.6 to 72.3. Level I/II Urban walk Duration of Hike: 3.0 Long distance bus fare applies, Distance includes side trail access. hrs, Pace: 3 km/hr, Pre-registration Online using Website. Terrain: Mostly flat, drop outs, beginners. Depart 8 am, York Mills. Saturday, June 4 -- , Blantyre Dropout, Beginners, Families, No dogs. Alex Brown, (905) 764-0812 or (Maps 28/29) Depart 6 pm, At the Ferry Docks near the [email protected] Level II/III Car hike Length of Hike: 21 km, gate to Wards island. Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm Pace: 4 km/hr, From Union station take the LRT (street car) We will hike through the Devil’s Glen area. Terrain: Hilly. No dropout, End to End #1 to the stop docks. Then walk southbound over Some serious hills to challenge to the ferry on the south side of Queens Quay us. Refreshments in Creemore at the foot of Bay st. Or take bus number 6 after the hike. to the ferry docks stop and walk south bound to the ferry. Saturday, June 4 -- Miriam Stevens, (416) 443-6242 6-10 pm Caledon Hills, Forks of the FOR MEMBERS ONLY with valid Credit, Descending Devil’s membership card. Rain or shine. After a days Pulpit (Maps 14/15) work come and “cool off” on the Islands Level II Bus hike Length of where there are no fumes. Enjoy the view of Hike: 17 km, Pace: 3.5 km/ the city skyline. Bring dinner for a sit down hr, picnic. A warm jacket and a flashlight.You can Terrain: Hilly, Rocky. not buy food on the Islands. Ferry cost return Dropout at 9 km, Hiking approx. $8 for adults and less for seniors. No boots, Refreshments after, reservation required. Just show up on the Pre-registration Online day of the hike. This hike is repeated each using Website. Thursday in May and June 2016. Depart 9 am, Islington. WayneCrockett,

Friday, June 3 -- Blue Mountains, [email protected] Pretty River (Map 23) Join me for a more Level II/III Car hike Length of Hike: 18 km, challenging walk: The Main Pace: 4 km/hr, Trail down Devil’s Pulpit Terrain: Hilly, with some rocky sections. No and along The Ring Kiln dropout, Refreshments after, Side Trail and then along the Pre-registration by Email to Leader. . Always great Depart 9:30 am, Sideroad 33/34 (near km photographic opportunities 6 Summer 2016 Club Info Line: 416-763-9061 www.torontobrucetrailclub.org Activity Calendar of 6, Hiking boots, be prepared for ice and/ Refreshments after, Pub stop after. Come out on Sunday morning, breathe in or mud. Depart 9 am, Tim Horton’s, Waterdown. some fresh air and enjoy a very brisk walk Depart 9 am, km 92.5 parking lot of John In the open mall at the junction of Hwy 5 along the lake and through . This Muir Lookout, Epping, on 7 (Eric Winkler and Hamilton St. walk is designed to get the blood pumping. Parkway) north of Sideroad 19. Vladimir Bosnar, (905) 273-7569 7-9 pm We’ll be doing 6km per hour, so is best Brenda D, 416-729-1373 or brenda_ Join the “walking wounded” for a shorter, suited for those who enjoy a fast pace and a [email protected] gently paced, hike through spectacular challenge! We will finish at High Park TTC Jim Vanderlip, (416) 925-9134 7-10 pm scenery. station. The route will be mainly paved and We will car shuttle to the end of the Beaver flat, though we will go off path and up some Valley section (km 113.8) and hike back Sunday, June 5 -- Toronto, Cedarvale steep hills in High Park. south. Ravine Plant ID Hike Level I Urban walk Length of Hike: 3 km, Sunday, June 5 -- Beaver Valley, Epping

Saturday, June 4 -- Beaver Valley, Pace: 1 km/hr, (Maps 26/27) Eugenia Falls (Map 26) Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout, Beginners, Level II/III Car hike Length of Hike: 18 km, Level III Car hike Length of Hike: 20 km, Families, No dogs. Pace: 4 km/hr, Pace: 4 km/hr, Depart 10 am, St. Clair West Station, Heath Terrain: Hilly, Challenging. No dropout, End Terrain: Hilly, Variable. No dropout, Hiking St. exit. to End #2 of 6, Hiking boots, be prepared for boots, No dogs, Trekking poles highly Marilyn MacKellar, 416 653-4120 6-9 pm ice and/or snow. recommended, Glynn Richardson, (905) 426-5600 7-9 pm Depart 8:30 am, same as Saturday’s hike Pre-registration by Email to Leader. This hike will follow the Cedarvale Ravine km 92.5 parking lot of John Muir Lookout, Depart 9 am, Eugenia Falls Conservation north from St. Clair Ave. It will be very slow. Epping, on 7 (Eric Winkler Parkway) north Area parking lot, km 56.2. It will focus on plants in the area and some of of Sideroad 19. Go north on Hwy 10 to Flesherton. Turn the historical background, since the Eglinton Brenda D, 416-729-1373 or brenda_ right at County Rd 4 and then left at County Crosstown has an older history in Cedarvale [email protected] Rd 13 to town of Eugenia. Turn left at Pellisier (and so do the Spadina Line and the Allen Jim Vanderlip, (416) 925-9134 7-10 pm St to Eugenia Falls Conservation Area parking Expressway). We will stop and go for the We will car shuttle to km 74.8 and hike north lot. length of the hike, so be prepared for a slow through Wodehouse Karst and other areas. Luisa Lee, (647) 770-9977 before 9 pm progress. The distance we travel will depend or [email protected] on what we see. Bring lunch and water. Thursday, June 9 -- Toronto, Toronto Smiti Gupta Islands A 20-km lollipop hike with lots of ups and Sunday, June 5 -- Toronto, Waterfront and Level I/II Urban walk Duration of Hike: 3.0 downs. We will be crossing over the Beaver High Park hrs, Pace: 3 km/hr, Valley twice via the Valley Crossover Side Trail Level III Urban walk Length of Hike: 10 km, Terrain: Mostly flat, drop outs, beginners. and the Campbell’s/Graham’s Hill Side Trail. Pace: 6+ km/hr, Dropout, Beginners, Families, No dogs. Terrain: Hilly, Challenging. Dropout at Depart 6 pm, At the Ferry Docks near the Saturday, June 4 -- Iroquoia, Waterdown Numerous dropout. gate to Wards island. (Map 9) Depart 9 am, White Squirrel Cafe, 907 From Union station take the LRT (street car) Level II Car hike Length of Hike: 10 km, Queen St W. to the stop docks.Then walk southbound over Pace: 3 km/hr, We’ll meet at 9am at the White Squirrel Cafe to the ferry on the south side of Queens Quay Terrain: Hilly, bring water and bug spray. at Queen and Strachan and will go from there. at the foot of Bay stt. Or take bus number 6 No dropout, Beginners, Hiking boots, Ipana Chambers, (647) 855-6702 to the ferry docks stop and walk south bound

Hike Difficulty Levels Trail Users’ Code Our level of difficulty ratings follow these general guidelines: • Hike only along marked • Camp at designated camp routes. Do not take short cuts. sites. Level Average Pace Distance Terrain • Do not climb fences - use the • Leave flowers and plants for I 3 km/hr 10 km Easily managed stiles. others to enjoy. II 4 km/hr 15 km Variable • Respect the privacy of people • Do not damage live trees or III 5 km/hr 20 km May be difficult living along the Trail. strip off bark. • Leave the Trail cleaner than • Keep dogs on a leash and These are general guidelines. In rating their hikes, hike leaders you found it. Carry out all under control at all times. use a “two out of three” rule. For example, a Level II hike could litter. • Do not disturb wildlife. correspond to the table above for average pace and terrain but be • No open fires are allowed on • Leave only your thanks and considerably longer or shorter than indicated there. Be sure you the Trail. Use a portable stove. take nothing but photographs. look at both the rating and the description to decide whether the • Obey all signs. hike suits your abilities and preferences.

E-mail: [email protected] Summer 2016 7 Activity Calendar www.torontobrucetrailclub.org to the ferry. years. Trail follows this creek which is in the Miriam Stevens, (416) 443-6242 6-10 pm Saturday, June 11 -- Niagara, Ball’s Duffins and Caruthers Creek watershed and FOR MEMBERS ONLY with valid Falls (Map 4) it is one of the most widely studied riparian membership card rain or shine after a days Level I/II Bus hike Length of Hike: 10 km, habitat watersheds in Ontario if not Canada. work come and “cool off” on the Islands Pace: 3.5 km/hr, This is a Level II/III terrain but we will hike where there are no fumes. Enjoy the view of Terrain: Rocky, Hilly, Stairs. Dropout at at a slower pace. Refreshments will be at an the city skyline. Bring dinner for a sit down several location, Hiking boots, Refreshments outdoor complex where there is a very hiker picnic. A warm jacket and a flashlight. You after, friendly British sports bar, Swiss Chalet and can not buy food on the Islands. Ferry cost Pre-registration Online using Website. . return approx. $8 for adults and less for Depart 9 am, Islington. seniors. No reservation required. Just show up Barbara Euler, (416) 695-1838 before 10 pm Saturday, June 11 -- Niagara Glen, on the day of the hike.This hike is repeated or [email protected] Ontario and Cave of the Winds on Goat each Thursday in May and June 2016. Geri Poulouski, [email protected] Island in New York State A leisurely hike on the Main Trail, Jordan Level II Bus hike Length of Hike: 15 km, Side Trail and local trails with plenty of time Pace: 4 km/hr, Saturday, June 11 -- , to explore the historical village, the Centre Terrain: Variable. Dropout, Hiking boots, Mount Pleasant Cemetery and the Vale of for Conservation, the Upper and Lower Falls Late return (after 6pm), Long distance bus Avoca to the Brickworks. as well as Jordan Village. We may stop for fare applies, Level I Urban walk Duration of Hike: 4.5 strawberries on the way home. Pre-registration Online using Website. hrs, Pace: 3 km/hr, Depart 7:30 am, York Mills. Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout at 5 km, Saturday, June 11 -- SEATON Lucy Leung, (647) 280-8868 or hikeontario@ Beginners, Families, No dogs, Refreshments HIKING TRAIL, PICKERING gmail.com after, Level II Bus hike Length of Hike: 14 km, Luisa Lee Pre-registration Online using Website. Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Enjoy the day exploring the Depart 9 am, Eglinton West Subway main Terrain: Hilly, Challenging. Dropout, Hiking gorge and getting a glimpse of the majestic entrance. boots, Refreshments after, Pub stop after, No beauty of the falls within the Wayne Crockett, [email protected] Dogs, State Park in the United States. Our hike Join me for a stroll along the central part Pre-registration Online using Website. begins at Niagara Glen on the Canadian side, of the Beltline Trail into Mount Pleasant Depart 9 am, York Mills. an enchanting nature reserve deep in the Cemetery and and through the Vale of Avoca. Fred Berktin, 416 520 3797 or fberktin@ Great Gorge with its tangle of giant boulders. rogers.com We meander along the river edge and reach Victor Ramautar, 905-294- the Niagara Whirlpool, a mesmerizing 6718 Before 9 pm natural phenomenon formed at the end of the or [email protected] rapids. Walking across the Rainbow Bridge Established in 1970, and to the oldest state park in the United States, brought back to life only a few we explore the uninhabited Goat Island years ago, Short drive from surrounded by fast running shallow waters the City, in Pickering, let me and offering a magnanimous view of the falls. introduce you to this gem From atop the Niagara Falls Observation if you have not been on this Tower, we look directly out into the cascading hike with me before.. It is the waters of the American Falls and peer into s op perfect time of the year to hike the raging torrents below. Discover the thrill Lo this well maintained and blazed of walking right up to the base of Niagara 37 k – trail where I work as a trail Falls in the Cave of the Winds tour. Clad C eboo aledon’s New Guid maintenance volunteer . We in a souvenir rain poncho and sandals, we will hike from south to north, follow wooden walkways to the Hurricane although the trail’s tendency is Deck, a mere 6 metres (20 feet) from the uphill the challenging hills are billowing torrents of Bridal Veil Falls and in the beginning. I will slow face tropical storm-like conditions. This is a down on the hills and allow fast truly amazing experience. Those who have hikers to pass and wait for the already experienced the exhilarating Cave of slower hikers at the top. The trail the Winds tour in previous outings would visits two spectacular lookout have the opportunity to visit Terrapin Point points on top of a glacial till, overlooking the Canadian Falls and Three where you can see how the West Sisters Islands which offers a great view of the Buy your copy at NicolaRoss.ca Duffins Creek has carved the Upper Rapids. You must BRING A VALID glacial till for over ten thousand PASSPORT for border crossing. The toll to 8 Summer 2016 Club Info Line: 416-763-9061 www.torontobrucetrailclub.org Activity Calendar cross the Rainbow Bridge is 50 cents (two go to Flesherton on Highway 10 and then to 31). Take the second right, Road 57D, then at quarters exact change). Admission to the Cave Eugenia on Country Rd 13. the T-junction, turn right on the Osprey-Blue of the Winds is US$14; and the Niagara Falls Brenda D, 416-729-1373 or brenda_ Mountains townline, then at the 4th Line, Observation Tower is US$1. [email protected] drive 9.3 km north (to Banks), then 3.3 km We will shuttle to km 37.6 and hike back to east on 15th Sideroad/Scenic Caves Rd, then Saturday, June 11 -- Beaver Valley, Hogg’s Eugenia past Old Baldy. Some road work. turn left into the parking lot. Falls (Map 26) Charlie Atkinson, (905) 642-2408 or (day of Level II/III Car hike Length of Hike: 19 km, Thursday, June 16 -- Toronto, Toronto hike) mobile (416) 668-2734 or CAhikes@ Pace: 4 km/hr, Islands bell.net Terrain: Hilly, Challenging. No dropout, Level I/II Urban walk Duration of Hike: 3.0 We will shuttle to the 6th Line (near km End to End #3 of 6, Hiking boots, poles hrs, Pace: 3 km/hr, 13.3) and then hike back - using the Main recommended, bring lots of water. Terrain: Mostly flat, drop outs, beginners. Trail combined with the Swiss Meadows Side Depart 9 am, km 56 parking lot of Eugenia Dropout, Beginners, Families, No dogs. Trail. Some fine views over Nottawasaga Bay Falls C.A. Depart 6 pm, At the Ferry Docks near the and Collingwood. go to Flesherton on Highway 10 and then to gate to Wards island. Eugenia on Country Rd 13. From Union station take the LRT (street car) Brenda D, 416-729-1373 or brenda_ to the stop docks. Then walk southbound over Saturday, June 18 -- Dufferin Hi- [email protected] to the ferry on the south side of Queens Quay Land, Mono Cliffs (Map 19) We will car shuttle to km 74.8 and hike back at the foot of Bay st. Or take bus number 6 Level I/II Bus hike Length of Hike: 13 km, around the Hoggs Falls loop to Eugenia. Very to the ferry docks stop and walk south bound Pace: 3.5 km/hr, scenic. to the ferry. Terrain: Hilly, Variable. No dropout, Miriam Stevens, (416) 443-6242 6-10 pm Families, Hiking boots, Refreshments after, Sunday, June 12 -- Niagara Glen FOR MEMBERS ONLY with valid Pre-registration Online using Website. Level I/II Car hike Duration of Hike: 4.0 hrs, membership card rain or shine after a days Depart 8:30 am, York Mills. Pace: 3 km/hr, work come and “cool off” on the Islands where Victor Ramautar, 905-294-6718 Before 9 pm Terrain: Rocky, Variable. Dropout, there are no fumes. Enjoy the view of the city or [email protected] Beginners, No dogs. skyline. Bring dinner for a sit down picnic. Fred Berktin, 416 520 3797 Depart 10 am, Niagara Glen Nature Centre/ A warm jacket and a flashlight. You can not Indeed a beautiful time of year to hike Mono Pavillion Parking Lot. buy food on the Islands. Ferry cost return Cliffs Provincial Park with Splitrock Side Trail 3050 Niagara Parkway, half way between approx. $8 for adults and less for seniors. No in our sights. Bring the essentials including a Whirlpool Golf Course and Botanical gardens reservation required. Just show up on the day lunch and lots of water. N43.130128/W-79.059011. of the hike.This hike is repeated Gregory & Jeanette Vincent, vincent.greg@ each Thursday in May and June SUSQUEHANNOCK LODGE and TRAIL CENTRE gmail.com 2016. 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Talk about geology, history, plants, trees Friday, June 17 -- Beaver gigantic rocks! This hike has them all. The Valley/Blue Mountains: Niagara Glen is located in perhaps the best Ravenna, Scenic Caves (Map 24) example of Carolinian Canada beside a Level II/III Car hike Length of raging river, amazing rock formations and a Hike: 18 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, CANADA DAY July 1- 4 world famous whirlpool. Trekking poles and Terrain: Variable, with rocky Celebrate two National Holidays and the kick off of hiking boots recommended. There may be and hilly sections. No dropout, summer. The long days make for comfortable time on the south facing deck after the hikes. an entrance and parking fee. You will need Refreshments after, LABOUR DAY Sept 2-5 a car to access this hike, there is no public Pre-registration by Email to Enjoy a few days of walking and relaxing before the busy transport. More information hikevincent. Leader September season starts. Lyman Lake will still be warm for . swimming. wordpress.com. Depart 9:30 am, Blue Mountain THANKSGIVING Oct 8-10 Resort parking lot on Scenic The Lodge is located in Potter County, Pennsylvania, 2.5 hours south of Buffalo. There is no Sunday, June 12 -- Beaver Valley, Old Baldy Caves Rd (km 63.8, map 24) agriculture or industry in the area, just great trails. Daily (Maps 25/26) [GPS coordinates: N44 29.554 hikes of 10 to 15 km are led through hardwood forest, many beside mountain streams. Our lodge provides comfortable Level II/III Car hike Length of Hike: 18 km, W80 19.094]. accommodation & excellent meals for $70.00 semi-private or Pace: 4 km/hr, From Hwy 89, drive 30.5 $75.00 private USD per day per person. These outings have Terrain: Hilly, Challenging. No dropout, km north on Hwy 124 to the proven to be popular with the lodge filling quickly. End to End #4 of 6, Hiking boots, poles Singhampton stop sign, continue For more information, including driving directions, please recommended, bring lots of water. straight (on the Osprey-Clearview see hikevincent.wordpress.com or contact Greg Vincent at 519-579-8210 or [email protected] Depart 8:30 am, same as Saturday’s hike km townline) for another 5 km, then For reservations call Carol Szymanik at 1-814-435-2163 56 parking lot of Eugenia Falls C.A. turn left on 12th Line (County Rd

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includes side trail access at each end. Sunday, June 19 -- Beaver Valley, Blue Saturday, June 18 -- Kelso through Saturday, June 18 -- Beaver Valley, Kolapore Mountain (Maps 24/25) Hilton Falls (Map 11) (Map 25) Level II/III Car hike Length of Hike: 18 km, Level II Bus hike Length of Hike: 16 km, Level II/III Car hike Length of Hike: 19 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Pace: 4 km/hr,Y Terrain: Hilly. No dropout, End to End #6 Terrain: Hilly, Variable. Dropout at 9 km, Terrain: Hilly, Challenging. No dropout, of 6, Hiking boots, Refreshments after, bring Pub stop after, End to End #5 of 6, Hiking boots, bring lots lots of water. Pre-registration Online using Website. of water. Depart 8 am, km 0 of Beaver Valley, km 66 Depart 9 am, Islington. Depart 8:30 am, km 18.4 roadside along of Blue Mountain parking lot at end of Maple Wayne Crockett, [email protected] 12th Sideroad between 2 and 6th line. Lane in Swiss Meadows. Join me for a hike with great views and the Note the earlier start time to beat the heat. Note earlier start time to beat the heat. beauty of Hilton Falls. The hike will take in Brenda D, 416-729-1373 or brenda_ Brenda D, 416-729-1373 or brenda_ a part of the Main Trail plus a portion of the [email protected] [email protected] Hilton Falls Side Trail. Jim Vanderlip, (416) 925-9134 7-10 pm Jim Vanderlip, (416) 925-9134 7-10 pm We will car shuttle to km 37.6 and do the We will shuttle to km 18.4 and finish off the Saturday, June 18 -- Toronto Section, road work early in the day. Duncan Crevice Beaver Valley section. Scotsdale Farm Caves and Metcalfe Rock make it worthwhile. Level II Car hike Length of Hike: 13 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, Thursday, June 23 -- Toronto, Toronto

Terrain: Rocky, Variable. No dropout, Hiking Saturday, June 18 -- Niagara (Maps Islands boots, Refreshments after, Pub stop after. 4/5) Level I/II Urban walk Duration of Hike: 3.0 Depart 10 am, Parking lot at Scotsdale Farm. Level II/III Car hike Length of Hike: 14 km, hrs, Pace: 3 km/hr, North on Trafalgar Rd past the west side of Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat, drop outs, beginners. Georgetown. Turn North onto Hwy 7 and Terrain: Variable. No dropout, Beginners, Dropout, Beginners, Families, No dogs. continue to Silver Creek. Go right at stoplight Pub stop after, Depart 6 pm, At the Ferry Docks near the back onto Trafalgar Rd. North 1.5 km to Pre-registration by Email to Leader. gate to Wards island. entrance to Scotsdale Farm. Parking area near Depart 9:30 am, Kinsmen Park , Beamsville. From Union station take the LRT (street car) old farmstead. GPS - 43.146099/79.475586. to the stop docks.Then walk southbound over Alex Brown, (905) 764-0812 QEW south. Exit 64, Ontario St/Regional to the ferry on the south side of Queens Quay We will complete a loop hike including Rd 18. Continue on Ontario St/Regional Rd at the foot of Bay st. Or take bus number 6 the Bennett and Great Esker side trails 18/ Mountain St Turn Left onto Kinsmen Rd; to the ferry docks stop and walk south bound and the main Bruce Trail. Refreshments in turn Left onto Frost Rd. to parking lot. to the ferry. Georgetown after the hike. Doris Harper, 519 589 4114 do not call after Miriam Stevens, (416) 443-6242 6-10 pm 10:00pm FOR MEMBERS ONLY with valid Saturday, June 18 -- Caledon Hills, Hockley or [email protected] membership card rain or shine after a days Valley (Map 18) Enjoy a hike along the Niagara escarpment work come and “cool off” on the Islands Level II Car hike Length of Hike: 9 km, Pace: and sample some of its ‘fruits’ as well. This 14 where there are no fumes. Enjoy the view of 3.5 km/hr, km shuttle hike will take us from Grimsby to the city skyline. Bring dinner for a sit down Terrain: Hilly. No dropout, End to End #2 of Kinsmen Park, Beamsville, past vineyards and picnic. A warm jacket and a flashlight. You 7, Beginners, Families, No dogs. wineries. Along the way we will stop at 1, 2, can not buy food on the Islands. Ferry cost Depart 9:30 am, Hockley Valley Provincial or maybe 3 for wine tasting. return approx. $8 for adults and less for Nature Reserve parking lot. seniors. No reservation required. Just show up Hockley Rd runs between Hwy 10 and Sunday, June 19 -- Toronto, West Humber on the day of the hike. This hike is repeated Airport Rd, north of Hwy 9. The parking lot River each Thursday in May and June 2016. is located between 2nd and 3rd Lines EHS, Level I/II Urban walk Duration of Hike: 4.5 on the north side of Hockley Rd, across from hrs, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, the Black Birch Restaurant. Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout, Beginners, Friday, June 24 -- Toronto Joan Richard, (647) 216-7550 or joanr55@ Families, Refreshments after. Level II Urban walk Length of Hike: 10 km, hotmail.com Depart 10 am, Islington and Rexdale Blvd. Pace: 4 km/hr, Join us for a series of seven moderately paced Meet at Walmart, in front of the Garden Terrain: Variable. Dropout at Anywhere, hikes over hilly terrain to earn Caledon’s End Centre. Bus 37 (Islington). Refreshments after, Pub stop after. to End badge. Come for one or some or all of Monica Feran, (416) 736-6636 Before 9 pm Depart 9 am, Meet at Yonge & Lawrence the hikes. No pre-registration required. This or [email protected] South/East corner at the library. hike goes from 5th Line EHS to Hockley Rd; We will walk along the West , Ruth Dorey, [email protected] km 52.9 to 61.6 (28th Edition). Distance ending at the Humber Arboretum. Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm

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Join us for a hike from Lawrence Park to Refreshments after, Pub stop after, Late return II Car hike Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 3 , ending at the Olde Yorke (after 6pm), Long distance bus fare applies, km/hr, for fish and chips. Lunch specials are available. Pre-registration Online using Website. Terrain: Rocky. No dropout, Beginners, Depart 7:30 am, York Mills. Hiking boots, bring water and bug spray.

Saturday, June 25 -- Mississauga Alex Brown, (905) 764-0812 or Depart 9 am, Tim Horton’s. Level I/II Urban walk Length of Hike: 8 km, [email protected] East side of hwy 25 500 m north of the Pace: 3 km/hr, Edmond Brown, (416) 535-1059 junction with 401 near Milton. Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout at after 4 km, This is the anual berries and beach hike. We Vladimir Bosnar, (905) 273-7569 7-9 pm Beginners, Families, No dogs, will hike a section of the trail with excellent Great views and rugged bush terrain on a Pre-registration by Email to Leader. views of . After the hike we will shorter, gently paced hike with the “walking Depart 10 am, Erindale Park - Dundas St. drop in to a berry patch if in season (we will wounded”. From QEW take Erin Mills Parkway north buy berries only) then visit Wasaga Beach. to Dundas St. Turn right and after about 1.5 Bring your bathing suit. The expected return Sunday, June 26 -- Iroquoia, Dundas km turn left into Erindale Park. From Hwy from this hike is 8:30 pm to allow all to enjoy Valley (Map 8) 401 or 403 come south on Erin Mills Pkwy the beach. Level II Bus hike Length of Hike: 15 km, to Dundas and turn left. Note: The exit from Pace: 3.5 km/hr, 401 is called Mississauga Road. Two kms Saturday, June 25 -- Caledon Hills (Map 18) Terrain: Variable. Dropout, Hiking boots, south of 401 Mississauga Rd goes left, but Level I/II Car hike Length of Hike: 9 km, Refreshments after, keep right on Erin Mills Parkway. Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Pre-registration Online using Website. Peter Leeney, (905) 822-1877 Mon-Thur Terrain: Hilly. No dropout, End to End #3 of Depart 9 am, York Mills. before 10 pm 7, Beginners, Families, No dogs. Old York Mills Rd and Yonge St - beside the From Erindale Park we will walk north on the Depart 9:30 am, Bruce Trail parking lot on Shell car wash. Culham Trail and then cross over the Credit east side of 5th Line EHS, immediately south Kent Breen, (647) 885-1701 or River, returning south on the Sawmill Valley of Hockley Rd. [email protected] Trail. Hockley Rd runs east-west between Airport Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm Rd and Hwy 10. 5th Line EHS is the first Come join us for a beautiful hike in the land Saturday, June 25 -- Beaver Valley, road west of Airport Rd. The parking area is of waterfalls - Dundas Valley. Three on this Blue Mountain (Map 24) accessed by a driveway on the east side of 5th hike alone! Bring plenty of water and proper Level I/II Bus hike Length of Hike: 13 km, Line EHS, just south of Hockley Rd. gear. Don’t forget your cameras!. Pace: 3 km/hr, Joan Richard, (647) 216-7550 or joanr55@ Terrain: Variable. Dropout, Hiking boots, hotmail.com Sunday, June 26 -- Caledon Hills, Hockley Join us for a series of seven Valley (Map 18) moderately paced hikes over hilly Level II Car hike Length of Hike: 14 km, terrain to earn Caledon’s End Pace: 4 km/hr, SKYLINE HIKERS OF THE to End badge. Come for one or Terrain: Hilly. No dropout, Hiking boots, CANADIAN ROCKIES some or all of the hikes. No pre- No dogs, Refreshments after, Cell number for Celebrating 83 years of backcountry hiking registration required. This hike day of hike is 647-918-4180.

goes from 7th Line Mono to Depart 9 am, Hockley Road Parking Lot. Join us for an incredible 5th Line EHS; km 44.4 to 52.9. Take Hwy 410 north, continue north on Hwy wilderness experience in 2016 The camp fee includes return bus transportation from Banff to Distance includes side trail access. 10 north of Orangeville to County Road 7. the trailhead, 5 nights in the backcountry, tent accommodation Hockley Road veers off on the left. Continue with heating stoves, wholesome meals, camp support staff, day Saturday, June 25 -- Toronto on Hockley Road to just east of 2nd Line EHS. hikes and an evening campfire program. Hikers carry only a Section, Speyside (Map 12) The parking lot is on the north side of the daypack, but must be fit for mountain hiking. Level road. This year we will be at beautiful Whiteman Pass, on the side of the Continental Divide bordering Banff National Park. For more information visit our web page at www.skylinehikers.ca, call 1-866-445-3774 or email us at [email protected]. Registrations open January 2, 2016.

2016 Camp dates: Camp 1 July 11 to July 16 Camp 2 July 18 to July 23 Camp 3 July 25 to July 30 Camp 4 August 1 to August 6 Camp 5 August 8 to August 13

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Maureen McFarland, (416) 489-3703 Not Creek Park, Morningside Park, Colonel Pre-registration by Email to Leader. later than 9 pm Danforth Park and finally East Point Park on Depart 8:30 am, Map 32 Km 103. or [email protected] the shore of . It is a loop hike, Roadside parking on Derdy-Sarawak Town Jim Vanderlip, (416) 925-9134 7-10 pm as we shall return to Guildwood GO station. Line and West St. or [email protected] Voluntary contributions to the Escarpment Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm or Come out and enjoy an early summer hike Legacy Fund will be greatly appreciated. No [email protected] in the Hockley Valley, where there is usually pre-registration required. Car shuttle to Km 125.4 Map 33. Hike back a breeze to blow the bugs away. We will hike through the Glen Management Area. a loop including the Tom East Side Trail, the Friday, July 1 -- Rouge Valley

Isabel East Side Trail and the Cam Snell Side Level I Bus hike Length of Hike: 12 km, Pace: Friday, July 1 -- Iroquoia, Waterdown, Trail. 3 km/hr, Burlington (Map 9) Terrain: Mostly flat, Short steep sections. Level II/III Car hike Length of Hike: 19 km, Thursday, June 30 -- Toronto, Toronto Dropout at 6, 8 km, Families, Hiking boots, Pace: 4 km/hr, Islands Pub stop after, Terrain: Variable, with hilly and rocky Level I/II Urban walk Duration of Hike: 3.0 Pre-registration Online using Website. sections. No dropout, Refreshments after, hrs, Pace: 3 km/hr, Depart 9 am, Islington. Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Terrain: Mostly flat, drop outs, beginners. Barbara Euler, (416) 695-1838 before 10 pm Depart 9:30 am, Snake Rd (km 67.6, map 9) Dropout, Beginners, Families, No dogs. or [email protected] [GPS coordinates: N43 19.036 W79 53.539]. Depart 6 pm, At the Ferry Docks near the Geri Poulouski, (905) 848-4307 or From Hwy 403, exit north onto Hwy 6, then gate to Wards Island. [email protected] shortly after, take the ramp onto Old York From Union Station take the LRT (street car) Follow in the footsteps of centuries of Rd. Turn left at the junction, then follow Old to the stop DOCKS. Then walk southbound aboriginal people on an important portage York Rd (eastbound) until it joins with Snake over to the ferry on the south side of Queens route. We’ll take time to look around at Rd. Turn left (north) and follow Snake Rd Quay at the foot of Bay st. Or take bus some of the natural features and will visit the for approximately 900 m to roadside parking number 6 to the Ferry Docks stop and walk grounds of the Italian-style villa, Valley Halla. on your right (under the power lines). Use south bound to the ferry. Refreshment stop is one of hikers’ favourite caution when pulling of this road. Miriam Stevens, (416) 443-6242 6-10 pm pubs. Charlie Atkinson, (905) 642-2408 or (day of For members only with valid membership hike) mobile (416) 668-2734 or CAhikes@ card rain or shine after a days work come Friday, July 1 -- Peninsula, Colpoy’s bell.net and “cool off” on the Islands where there are Bay (Maps 35/36) A combination There and Back and a series of no fumes. Enjoy the view of the city skyline. Level II/III Car hike Length of Hike: 23 km, loops in the Grindstone Creek, Waterdown- Bring dinner for a sit down picnic. A warm Pace: 4.5 km/hr, Burlington area, consisting of the Main Trail jacket and a flashlight. You can not buy food Terrain: Rocky, Variable. No dropout, (from km 67.6 to km 76.4) and most of the on the Islands. Ferry cost return about $8 for Hiking boots, side trails in between. adults and less for seniors. No reservation Pre-registration by Email to Leader. required. Just show up on the day of the hike. Depart 9 am, We will meet at km 22.9 map Saturday, July 2 -- Iroquoia, Mount This hike is repeated each Thursday in May 36. Nemo (Maps 9/10) and June 2016. Hwy 6 north from Wiarton to Bruce Rd. 9 Level I/II Bus hike Length of Hike: 10 km, nd go through to Colpoys Bay to Purple Valley Pace: 3 km/hr, Friday, July 1 -- Toronto, Highland Creek Rd. Turn right on Purple Valley Rd, go about Terrain: Rocky, One steep canyon.. Dropout Level I/II Urban walk Duration of Hike: 5.0 10km to McIver Rd. Turn right on McIver Rd at 5 and 8 km, Beginners, Families, Hiking hrs, Pace: 4 km/hr, and right on Boundary Rd. Meeting area is boots, Refreshments after, Terrain: Mostly flat, remote areas having one km ahead. Pre-registration Online using Website. natural undisturbed environments. Dropout Smadar Junkin, (905) 881-6080 or Depart 10 am, Clarence Square. at any time, Bring a lunch, water, sunglasses, [email protected] Clarence Square located south of King St, sunscreen. We will start the hike by the famous Wiarton north of Front St at 49 Spadina Ave, on the Depart 10 am, Guildwood GO station ticket Willie, we’ll hike along Colpoy’s Bluff and east side, south of the gas station along the collector. Melcolm’s Bluff. We will go down the Moss edge of the square. Guildwood GO station, 4105 Kingston Rd, Crevice Ladder. On the day of the hike you Miriam Stevens, (416) 443-6242 6-10 pm is serviced by the TTC 86 Scarborough bus can reach me at phone # 647 4014178. or [email protected] from Kennedy subway station as well as the Magnificent views along the Escarpment,

Lakeshore East GO train. For GO train info: Friday, July 1 -- Sydenham, a few short hills and one ‘mini canyon’ http://www.gotransit.com or call 1 888 GET Lindenwood (Maps 32/33) accessible by steps. Lots of water breaks along ON GO. Level II/III Car hike Length of Hike: 23 km, the look out points. Refreshments at the Ray Berzins, [email protected] Pace: 4 km/hr, end at Tim Horton’s and Longos on Hwy Canada Day Hike along Highland Creek from Terrain: Variable, Challenging. No dropout, 5. Please bring your valid BTC membership Guildwood GO station through Highland End to End #6 of 8, Hiking boots, No dogs, and conservation membership. Hiking boots 12 Summer 2016 Club Info Line: 416-763-9061 www.torontobrucetrailclub.org Activity Calendar required. the Credit Provincial Park and McLaren End to End #7 of 8, Hiking boots, No dogs, Road Side Trail. After the hike we will have Pre-registration by Email to Leader. refreshments at a local cidery. Depart 8:30 am, Map 33,Km 125.4. Saturday, July 2 -- Oak Ridges Trail, Roadside parking on Lindenwood Rd.

Map 5 Saturday, July 2 -- Peninsula, Cape Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm or Level II Bus hike Length of Hike: 15 km, Croker (Maps 36/37) [email protected] Pace: 4 km/hr, Level II/III Car hike Length of Hike: 20 km, Hike back through the Kemble Mountain Terrain: Variable. Dropout, Refreshments Pace: 4.5 km/hr, and Lindenwood Management Areas. after, Pub stop after, Terrain: Rocky, Variable. No dropout, Pre-registration Online using Website. Hiking boots, Sunday, July 3 -- Caledon Hills, Depart 8 am, York Mills. Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Palgrave, Oak Ridges Trail (Map 17) Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm Depart 8 am, Km 42.6 map 37. Level I/II Bus hike Length of Hike: 12 km, Ruth Dorey, [email protected] Take Hwy 6 north from Wiarton to Bruce Rd Pace: 3.5 km/hr, We will hike mostly in the forest with lunch 9 and go 17 km to Beech St. Head into Hope Terrain: Variable. No dropout, Beginners, on the trail and we will end at Annina’s Café. Bay, meeting area just around the corner past Families, Hiking boots, Refreshments after, the campground entrance. Pre-registration Online using Website. Saturday, July 2 -- Caledon Hills, Forks of Smadar Junkin, (905) 881-6080 Depart 9:30 am, York Mills. the Credit (Maps 14/15) We will start the day enjoying the Jone’s Monica Feran, (416) 736-6636 Before 9 pm Level II/III Car hike Length of Hike: 17 km, Bluffs and the view. We will hike through or [email protected] Pace: 3 km/hr, Cape Crocker Park and the 900 meters Tessa Shelvey, 416-320-8555 Terrain: Hilly. No dropout, Hiking boots, boardwalk. We will go up the steel staircase Beautiful section, variable terrain, walking Refreshments after, Pub stop after. to the lookouts from Sydney’s Bay Bluffs. We through the woods on the Palgrave Side Trail, Depart 10 am, km 8.8 on Forks of the Credit can enjoy the ice cream and a swim at the end good views. Refreshments in Bolton. sideroad. of the day in Hope Bay. You can reach me in

Take Hwy 10 north to the Forks of the Credit the hike day morning at 647 4014178. Sunday, July 3 -- Peninsula, Hope Rd. Drive west about 5 km to the parking area Bay (Maps 37/38) on north side of the road along the Credit Saturday, July 2 -- Sydenham, Kemble Level II/III Car hike Length of Hike: 24 km, River, east of the meeting point. Mountain (Maps 33/34) Pace: 4.5 km/hr, Alex Brown, (905) 764-0812 or Level II/III Car hike Length of Hike: 22 km, Terrain: Rocky, Variable. No dropout, [email protected] Pace: 4 km/hr, Hiking boots, This is a loop hike through the Forks of Terrain: Variable, Challenging. No dropout, Pre-registration by Email to Leader.

Romantic Romania & Majestic Spain Await

Black Sea and Danube Birding: Exploring the Wild Side of Romania: Kristen Martyn of Natura Tours escorts this small group to the relatively unknown, western shores of the Black Sea, one of Europe's major migration areas. Farmland along the Black Sea coast feeds an excellent array of birds on their way from and to their breeding areas in Northern Europe and also a diversity of birds that breed in the area. The wonderful Danube Delta with it’s extensive reed beds, channels and lakes is one of the little known birding areas with ever changing conditions featuring local harbor wetland birds, a large variety of passerines and birds of prey. We also go in search of Eurasian Brown Bears and visit “Dracula’s Castle” in the village of Bran! Departing Toronto on September 10, this inclusive tour for 16 travellers is attractively priced at $3,495 p.p. double.

Walking the Carpathians: Foothills in Romania: You are invited to join Charles Whitlock of Walkaway Treks as he explores the Eastern European treasures of Romania. Departing September 24 from Toronto our fully-escorted tour includes return air flights, very interesting accommodation, almost all meals, and some of the most scenic walking in Europe. The tailor-made itinerary will be especially well-received by those looking for a visually spectacular late fall tour in the company of a small group of walkers. September 24 to October 5 priced at $3,680 p.p. double.

Andalusia “An Exploration of Moorish Spain”: We return with Charles Whitlock in March 17 to 28, 2017 to southern Spain walking and visiting Granada, Alpujarras (Sierra Nevada Natural Park), Doña Mecia, Cordoba, Medina Azahara, Seville, Antequera, "Caminito del Rey", Malaga (Costa Del Sol) and Gibraltar. ADVANCE REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THIS TOUR. YOU CAN ACCESS INFORMATION ON OUR WEB SITE. DO NOT BE DISAPPOINTED — ACT EARLY AS THIS TOUR IS VERY POPULAR !

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Depart 8 am, km 42.6 map 37. water and bug spray. See directions on day 2. July 2nd. Saturday, July 9 -- Toronto Section, Depart 9 am, Tim Horton’s. Smadar Junkin, (905) 881-6080 or Limehouse (Map 12) At the SW corner of the junction of hwy 10 [email protected] Level II Bus hike Length of Hike: 14 km, and Charleston Side Rd. north of Brampton. We will be heading south, so the road work Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Vladimir Bosnar, (905) 273-7569 7-9 pm will be done in the morning. Three coves, a Terrain: Variable. Dropout, Hiking boots, in varied great scenery within the conservation cape and potholes. Ice cream and swim in Refreshments after, area. Leisurely paced to suit the “wa;lking Hope Bay again. You can reach me in the Pre-registration Online using Website. wounded” hikers. morning of the hike at 647 4014178. Depart 9 am, York Mills. Kent Breen, [email protected] Sunday, July 10 -- Toronto Humber

Sunday, July 3 -- Sydenham, Skinner’s Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm Valley Bluff (Maps 34/35) Come join us for a hike starting at Limehouse. Level I/II Urban walk Duration of Hike: 4.5 Level II/III Car hike Length of Hike: 22 km, We will hike south from the Hole in the Wall hrs, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Pace: 4 km/hr, to Speyside. After we will stop at Scotch Block Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout, Refreshments Terrain: Variable, Challenging. No dropout, Winery for pie and refreshments. after, End to End #8 of 8, Hiking boots, No dogs, Pre-registration Online using Website. Pre-registration by Mail to Leader. Saturday, July 9 -- Caledon Hills (Map 17) Depart 10 am, Old Mill Subway Station Depart 8:30 am, Map 34,Km 147.1. Level II Car hike Length of Hike: 11 km, street level. Roadside parking on Coles Roadside. Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Wayne Crockett, [email protected] Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm or Terrain: Hilly. No dropout, End to End #4 of Andrew Wood, (416) 739-0468 4:00 pm to [email protected] 7, Beginners, Families, No dogs. 10:00 pm or [email protected] Hike back through Skinner’s Bluff Depart 9:30 am, SE corner of Innis Lake Rd A fairly flat but pleasant walk from Bloor St Management Area and pass by Bruce’s Caves. and Finnerty Sideroad. north through the parkland along the Humber Finnerty Sideroad runs east only off Airport River. Depending on heat and humidity we

Monday, July 4 -- Peninsula, Hope Rd and is south of Hwy 9, north of the village will set a moderate pace. Dropouts available Bay (Maps 37/38) of Caledon East. Innis Lake Rd is the first at all major road crossings. Registration is Level II/III Car hike Length of Hike: 20 km, road east of Airport Rd. Roadside parking is recommended but not mandatory, it speeds Pace: 4.5 km/hr, on Finnerty on the east side of Innis Lake. up sign in. Terrain: Rocky, Variable. No dropout, Joan Richard, (647) 216-7550 or joanr55@ Hiking boots, hotmail.com Sunday, July 10 -- Toronto Section Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Join us for a series of seven moderately paced Level II Car Pool hike Length of Hike: 14 Depart 8 am, Km 66.4 map 38. hikes over hilly terrain to earn Caledon’s End km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Take Hwy 6 from Wiarton for 27 km to to End badge. Come for one or some or all of Terrain: Mostly flat, Variable. Dropout, Cemetery Rd. Turn right, go to the end. After the hikes. No pre-registration required. This Beginners, Families, Dogs welcome, two big bends on the road the meeting area hike goes from Finnerty Sideroad and Innis Refreshments after. will be on the left past McKague Rd. Lake Rd to 7th Line Mono; km 33.8 to 44.4. Depart 9:30 am, Yonge and York Mills. Smadar Junkin, (905) 881-6080 or Distance includes side trail access. We will meet on Old York Mills Rd, just [email protected] south of the Shell Station (where the bus hikes We will head south on the trail, road work Saturday, July 9 -- Caledon Hills, Forks of depart from). We will carpool together to the in the morning. We will hike the Lion’s Head the Credit (Map 15) Rouge Park from there. section, enjoying the lookouts. You can reach Level II Car hike Length of Hike: 9 km, Pace: Danny Pivnick, (416) 484-6824 me in the morning of the hike at 647 401 3 km/hr, Ipana Chambers, (647) 855-6702 4178. Terrain: Hilly. No dropout, Beginners, bring About to become the Rouge National Urban

4 Easy Steps to get Footnotes, hike schedules and updates by E-mail The Toronto Hiking and Conservation Club organizes Sunday hikes in the countryside 1. Visit brucetrail.org and click on “Subscribe to Newsletters” surrounding Toronto https://brucetrail.org/subscribers/new 2. Login as a member (or create a member login first) Hikes leave each Sunday at 10:00 a.m. (unless stated otherwise in 3. Add or update your email address the program) from the parking lot on the northwest corner of 4. Choose to receive any or all of the following by Yonge and York Mills, via car-pools. Hikes usually end around 3 p.m. and return to York Mills around 4 p.m. See our program at email: BTC eNews, Trail Change Notices, Footnotes www.sproulephoto.ca/thcc or call 416-693-8639 for more Newsletter, E-mail Updates from the Toronto Club information

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Park, Canada’s first national urban park. The road east of Airport Rd. Park on Finnerty on Sunday, July 17 -- Toronto Section, park is going to get even larger and eventually the east side of Innis Lake. Scotsdale Farm (Map 13) will be one of the largest and best protected Joan Richard, (647) 216-7550 or joanr55@ Level II Car hike Length of Hike: 14 km, urban parks of its kind in the world. Located hotmail.com Pace: 4 km/hr, just east of the city. Walk along trails in the Join us for a series of seven moderately paced Terrain: Rocky, Challenging. Dropout, lovely, very accessible Rouge Park and proceed hikes to earn Caledon’s End to End badge. Families, Hiking boots. south to the beautiful . Loop Come for one or some or all of the hikes. Depart 9 am, Scotsdale Farm parking lot. back to starting point. Please bring your This hike goes from Escarpment Sideroad and Take Trafalgar Rd exit off Hwy 401 and travel lunch, sunscreen, and plenty of water. Kennedy Rd to Finnerty Sideroad and Innis north on Trafalgar Rd through Stewarttown Lake Rd; km 21.8 to 33.8. No pre-registration and continue to lights at merge with Hwy Saturday, July 16 -- Oak Ridges Trail required. CAUTION: This hike is primarily 7. Turn left at lights and continue traveling (Map ORTA #2) on the road, and is suitable for hikers who are north for about 4 km where Hwy 7 carries Level II Bus hike Length of Hike: 16 km, doing the end-to-end for their badge. It is not on to left and Trafalgar Rd exits on right. Pace: 4 km/hr, a typical pleasure hike. Wear lighter hiking/ Continue north on Trafalgar Rd and after Terrain: Variable. Dropout at 7 km, Hiking walking shoes and sun protection. about 2 km turn right into Scotsdale Farm. boots, Refreshments after, Pub stop after, Drive east along the gravel road to the parking Pre-registration Online using Website. Saturday, July 16 -- Caledon Hills (Map 18) lot on the left in front of the farmhouse. Depart 8:30 am, York Mills. Level II/III Car hike Length of Hike: 15 km, Brandon Fahy, (416) 903-7572 before Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm Pace: 4 km/hr, 9:00pm Ruth Dorey, [email protected] Terrain: Hilly, Challenging. No dropout, or [email protected] We’ll stop at Pine Farms Orchard for lunch Hiking boots, No dogs, Bring sunscreen, Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm and end in Schomberg at Sheena’s Kitchen insect repellent, a snack lunch and two litres A loop hike: we will use the Main Trail and a or a local pub. During the hike we will visit of drinking water. selection of side trails. No refreshment stop so Eaton Hall and the Augustinian Monastery. Depart 9 am, Sideroad 5, at km 46.6, GPS we should have an early return. co-ordinates N43 58.442’, W79 59.094’.

Saturday, July 16 -- Beaver Valley, Take Airport Rd north from Hwy 9 to Friday, July 22 -- Glen Major Falling Waters Hike (Map 26) Sideroad 5, turn right and follow for half a (Uxbridge/Pickering area) Level II Bus hike Length of Hike: 15 km, kilometre to parking on the left. From there Level II/III Car hike Length of Hike: 18 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, we will shuttle to the start and hike back. Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, Rocky. Dropout at At 8 km, Bob Humphreys, (519) 883-1840 7-10 pm Terrain: Variable, with hilly sections. No Hiking boots, Refreshments after, Pub stop or [email protected] dropout, Refreshments after, after, Late return (after 6pm), Long distance A stretch of the trail that tends to get forgotten. Pre-registration by Email to Leader. bus fare applies, A large variety of trees and lots of hills make Depart 9:30 am, Brock Tract parking area Pre-registration Online using Website. this an energetic but really scenic day out. [GPS coordinates: N44 00.011 W79 07.637]. Depart 8:30 am, Islington. From Hwy 401 (interchange 399) or 407 Nijole Mockevicius, (416) 783-5282 or Sunday, July 17 -- Highland Creek (east terminus), drive north on Brock Rd to [email protected] Trail to the Mouth of the Rouge the Claremont junction at 9th concession Wayne Crockett, [email protected] Level II Urban walk Duration of Hike: 5.0 (Durham Rd 5). From here, continue on The first of two hikes to explore the Falling hrs, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Brock Rd for a further 3 km to parking area Waters section of Beaver Valley. We will hike Terrain: Variable. Dropout, No dogs, on the east side. Look for the East Duffins the eastern edge of the valley, stopping to view Refreshments after, Headwaters’ sign. Eugenia Falls, spectacular lookouts and take Pre-registration Online using Website. Charlie Atkinson, (905) 642-2408 or (day of in the surrounding beauty of the trail. After Depart 11 am, Scarborough Centre Station hike) mobile (416) 668-2734 or CAhikes@ the hike we will be going into Collingwood bus level. bell.net for a refreshment/pub stop. Wayne Crockett, [email protected] A meadowland/woodland walk, linking Andrew Wood, (416) 739-0468 4:00 pm to together the TRCA Brock Tract with the Glen Saturday, July 16 -- Caledon Hills (Maps 10:00 pm Major Forest. 15/16) or [email protected] Level II Car hike Length of Hike: 12 km, Join me for a walk from the UofT Scarborough Pace: 4 km/hr, Campus south along the Highland Creek Saturday, July 23 -- Blue Mountains, Terrain: Variable. No dropout, End to End Trail to the waterfront and east to the mouth Blue Mountain (Maps 23/24) #5 of 7, No dogs. of the Rouge River. Very nice mixture of Level II Bus hike Length of Hike: 13 km, Depart 9:30 am, SE corner of Innis Lake Rd scenery and the pace will suit the temperature Pace: 3 km/hr, and Finnerty Sideroad. and humidity of the day. Registration is not Terrain: Hilly. Dropout, Hiking boots, Finnerty Sideroad runs east only off Airport mandatory but is recommended, it saves time Refreshments after, Pub stop after, Late return Rd and is south of Hwy 9, north of the village signing in on the morning. (after 6pm), Long distance bus fare applies, of Caledon East. Innis Lake Rd is the first Pre-registration Online using Website. E-mail: [email protected] Summer 2016 15 Activity Calendar www.torontobrucetrailclub.org

Depart 8 am, York Mills. Pace: 3 km/hr, the Credit Rd at Dominion St. Alex Brown, (905) 764-0812 or Terrain: Variable. Dropout, Beginners, Highway 10 to Forks of the Credit Rd. Turn [email protected] Refreshments after, Pub stop after. West on Forks of the Credit Rd and proceed We will enjoy a short hike in the Pretty Depart 9 am, Tim Horton’s, Bolton. about 4.5 km to the meeting point. River area and then go to the Elvis Festival in West side of hwy 50 a few meters north of the Joan Richard, (647) 216-7550 or joanr55@ Collingwood. Elvis is sure to be seen. Bring junction with King St. hotmail.com your sequinned jump suits. Vladimir Bosnar, (905) 273-7569 7-9 pm Work toward your Caledon sideways badge. The Heritage Trail is a true gem of a trail See Caledon Hills Club website for details. that passes through beautiful unspoiled Today we will hike Ring Kiln, Trimble and Saturday, July 23 -- Beaver Valley, countryside. Crowsnest side trails. This is a loop hike. No Falling Waters Hike (Map 26) pre-registration required. Level II Bus hike Length of Hike: 15 km, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Sunday, July 24 -- Toronto High Park

Terrain: Hilly, Rocky. Dropout at At 8 km, and the Waterfront West. Saturday, July 30 -- Beaver Valley, Hiking boots, Refreshments after, Pub stop Level I/II Urban walk Duration of Hike: 4.5 Eugenia Falls (Map 26) after, Late return (after 6pm), Long distance hrs, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Level II/III Car hike Length of Hike: 14 km, bus fare applies, Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout, Beginners, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Pre-registration Online using Website. Families, No dogs, Refreshments after, Terrain: Hilly. No dropout, Families, Hiking Depart 8:30 am, Islington. Pre-registration Online using Website. boots, No dogs, Refreshments after, Pub stop Nijole Mockevicius, (416) 783-5282 or Depart 10 am, Grenadier Restaurant, High after, [email protected] Park. Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Wayne Crockett, [email protected] Wayne Crockett, [email protected] Depart 9:30 am, Eugenia Falls Parking lot, The last of two hikes to explore the Falling Andrew Wood, (416) 739-0468 4:00 pm to Eugenia. Waters section of Beaver Valley. We will 10:00 pm Hwy 10 N to Flesherton. At the traffic lights start our hike exploring Hogg’s Falls before or [email protected] in Flesherton turn right onto County Rd 4. continuing across the Boyne River along the A reasonably flat walk beginning at the After about 3 km, turn left onto County Rd western edge of the valley. Magnificent views Grenadier Restaurant in High Park. The walk 13. After about 2.5 km turn left onto Pellisier of waterfalls, the valley and surrounding will take in the waterfront westward to the St/Eugenia Falls parking lot GPS coordinates landscape. After the hike we will be going into Park then north by a mixture of 44.312652/80.524820. Collingwood for a refreshment/pub stop. parkland and residential roads along Doris Harper, 519 589 4114 do not call after Creek to Bloor Street midway between 10:00pm Saturday, July 23 -- Caledon Hills (Map 15) Islington and Royal York. Registration is or [email protected] Level II Car hike Length of Hike: 13 km, recommended but not mandatory, it saves Hike in the beautiful, scenic Beaver Valley. Pace: 3.5 km/hr, time signing in. Along this section are several lookouts with Terrain: Hilly. No dropout, End to End #6 of great views across the valley. We will hike 7, Beginners, Families, No dogs. part of the section known as ‘The Falling Depart 9:30 am, km 8.8, Roadside parking Saturday, July 30 -- Mystery Hike Waters.’ Bring plenty of water and a snack. on Forks of the Credit Rd near Dominion St., Level II Bus hike Length of Hike: 15 km, From the parking lot we will shuttle to Old Caledon. Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Baldy Parking area. From there we will hike Forks of the Credit Rd runs west from Hwy Terrain: Variable. Dropout at 8 km, back to Eugenia Falls. Please note there is a 10, north of Olde Baseline Rd and south of Pre-registration Online using Website. parking fee at Old Baldy (see note below) Paid Charleston Sideroad. The meeting point is Depart 9 am, Islington. Parking Coming to Beaver Valley (reprinted about 4.5 km west of Hwy 10. Wayne Crockett, [email protected] with kind permission from the Beaver Joan Richard, (647) 216-7550 or joanr55@ Join me for a mystery hike. The route will be Valley Bruce Trail Club) The Grey Sauble hotmail.com scenic and suitable to a late summer day but I Conservation Authority is implementing a Join us for a series of seven moderately paced will keep it secret until the day. No more than paid parking system which will affect users of hikes over hilly terrain to earn Caledon’s End 15 km and a drive no longer than 90 minutes. The Bruce Trail in the Beaver Valley section as to End badge. Come for one or some or all And there will be a suitable refreshment stop well as Blue Mountains, Sydenham and the of the hikes. No pre-registration required. afterward. southern Peninsula sections. The new system This hike goes from Forks of the Credit Rd does not allow for cash payments. Parking to Escarpment Sideroad and Kennedy Rd; km Saturday, July 30 -- Caledon Hills, Forks of permits must be obtained prior to your trip or 8.8 to 21.8. Distance may be 2.5 km shorter if the Credit (Maps 14/15) at the trailhead using your smartphone. The viewing platform remains closed. Level II Car hike Length of Hike: 9 km, Pace: daily parking rate is $5.00 and each parking 3 km/hr, lot will have an associated Zone Number Saturday, July 23 -- Humber Valley Heritage Terrain: Hilly. Dropout at 2.5 km, Beginners, that you use to indicate at which lot you are Trail Families, No dogs. parked. Or purchase a season’s pass for your Level II Car hike Length of Hike: 10 km, Depart 9:30 am, Roadside parking Forks of vehicle, which covers the calendar year, by 16 Summer 2016 Club Info Line: 416-763-9061 www.torontobrucetrailclub.org Activity Calendar registering the license plate for only $30.00. Keep a log of your sideways hikes. Today we A Forks of the Credit loop involving the Prepay by phone (toll-free) 1 844 334 7078 will include Hockleycrest, Harmony, and village of Belfountain, the Elora-Cataract or online at mackaypay.com (works on mobile Darcy’s side trails. This is a gentle loop hike. Trailway and a combination of Main rail and devices only) or download the Mackay App No pre-registration required. side trails. (for Android and Apple devices) to your smartphone and pay on the fly. Upon initial use, you will need to create a user account and Monday, August 1 -- Peninsula, Rush Saturday, August 6 -- Rockwood enter your payment information. Cove and Barrow Bay (Map 37) Conservation Area. Level II/III Car hike Length of Hike: 18 km, Level I/II Bus hike Length of Hike: 10 km, Pace: 4 km/hr, Pace: 3.5 km/hr,

Saturday, July 30 -- Peninsula, Terrain: Variable, Challenging. No dropout, Terrain: Mostly flat, Variable. Dropout, Colpoy’s Bay, ff (Maps 35/36) End to End #3 of 8, Hiking boots, No dogs, Beginners, Families, Hiking boots, Level II/III Car hike Length of Hike: 21 km, Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Refreshments after, Pace: 4 km/hr, Depart 8:30 am, Map 37,Km 42.6. Pre-registration Online using Website. Terrain: Variable, Challenging. No dropout, Hope Bay KM 42.parking lot located south Depart 9:30 am, Islington. End to End #1 of 8, Hiking boots, No dogs, of Cedarholm Campground General Store. Barbara Euler, (416) 695-1838 before 10 pm Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm or [email protected] Depart 8:30 am, Map 35,Km 0.0. or [email protected] Geri Poulouski, (905) 848-4307 or Bluewater Park,Wiarton.Parking area Car shuttle to Km 60.2 Map 37.Hike back [email protected] opposite the Arena,. through Hope Bay Forest Provincial Nature Spend a relaxed day in this recreational area Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm Reserve. on the Eramosa River. We’ll explore the or [email protected] interesting geological features, including Hike back through Malcolm Bluff and Thursday, August 4 -- Toronto, Old Mill potholes and caves (challenging climb into Colpoy’s Bluff. subway North America’s second largest pot hole Level I Urban walk Length of Hike: 8 km, is optional), as well as some of the history Pace: 3.5 km/hr, of the area as evidenced by the ruins of the

Sunday, July 31 -- Peninsula, Sydney Terrain: Mostly flat, gravel path. Dropout at Harris Mill. We’ll be mostly on nature trails. Bay (Maps 36/37) any time, Beginners, No dogs. Bring your bathing suit to make use of the Level II/III Car hike Length of Hike: 22 km, Depart 11 am, Outside Old Mill Subway beach after our hike or you can rent a canoe Pace: 4 km/hr, station. or paddleboat. On the way home, we’ll stop Terrain: Variable, Challenging. No dropout, Old Mill subway station is on the Bloor line, at Andrew’s Scenic Acres and Scotch Block End to End #2 of 8, Hiking boots, No dogs, West of Jane. Winery. We will be collecting the $5.25 Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Tessa Shelvey, 416-320-8555 or tjshelvey@ conservation area admission along with the Depart 8:30 am, Km 20.6,Map 36. yahoo.com bus fare. Roadside parking at the bend on Coveney’s Nice hike along the Humber River. We’ll Rd. walk north to then return the Saturday, August 6 -- Caledon Hills (Map Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm same way. Bring lunch or a snack for break at 14) or [email protected] the Gardens. Level II Car hike Length of Hike: 9 km, Pace: Car shuttle to Km 42.6 Map 37.Hike back 3.5 km/hr, through Sydney Bay Bluff and Jones Bluff. Terrain: Hilly, Rocky. No dropout, End to

Friday, August 5 -- Caledon Hills, End #7 of 7, Beginners, Families, No dogs. Monday, August 1 -- Caledon Hills, Forks of the Credit (Maps 14/15) Depart 9:30 am, km 8.8, Roadside parking Hockleycrest (Map 18) Level II/III Car hike Length of Hike: 18 km, on Forks of the Credit Rd near Dominion St., Level I Car hike Length of Hike: 6 km, Pace: Pace: 4 km/hr, Caledon. 3 km/hr, Terrain: Variable, with hilly sections. No Forks of the Credit Rd runs west from Hwy Terrain: Variable. No dropout, Beginners, dropout, Refreshments after, 10, north of Olde Baseline Rd and south of Families, No dogs. Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Charleston Sideroad. The meeting point is Depart 9:30 am, Parking lot No. 5 Sideroad Depart 9:30 am, . km 18.3, map15 [GPS: about 4.5 km west of Hwy 10. (km 46.6). N43 49.873 W79 58.826]. Joan Richard, (647) 216-7550 or joanr55@ From Hwy 9 and Airport Rd travel 3.5 km From Hwy 10, drive west on Escarpment hotmail.com north to No 5 Sideroad (Tai Chi welcome Sideroad for 1.5 km and park on the corner Join us for a series of seven moderately paced sign). Turn right (east). Travel 500 meters to of Willoughby Rd. Please use caution when hikes over hilly terrain to earn Caledon’s End the parking lot on the left. pulling off busy Hwy 10. Give yourself ample to End badge. Come for one or some or all Joan Richard, (647) 216-7550 or joanr55@ time by indicating early. of the hikes. No pre-registration required. hotmail.com Charlie Atkinson, (905) 642-2408 or (day of This hike goes from Caledon’s border with Work toward your Caledon sideways badge. hike) mobile (416) 668-2734 or CAhikes@ the Toronto club to Forks of the Credit Rd; See Caledon Hills Club website for details. bell.net km 0.0 to 8.8. Distance includes side trip E-mail: [email protected] Summer 2016 17 Activity Calendar www.torontobrucetrailclub.org to Badlands viewing area. If current parking Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout, No dogs. moderate. There will be dropouts at roughly restrictions are still in place, we will be adding Depart 8 am, Neville Park, the east end of the the 6 km and 10 km points. Refreshments 2 km of road walking at the start of the hike. Queen St car line. afterwards in downtown Orangeville. Do not come by car as we will end up Saturday, August 6 -- Caledon Hills, downtown. Saturday, August 13 -- Dufferin Hi-Land, Hockley Valley (Map 18) Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm Boyne Valley, & Mulmur Hills (Map 20) Level II Car hike Length of Hike: 12 km, We will hike along the lakefront of Toronto Level II/III Car hike Length of Hike: 15 km, Pace: 3 km/hr, starting at Neville Park in the East. We Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Hilly, moderately challenging. No will continue along various trails ending at Terrain: Hilly, Challenging. No dropout, dropout, Beginners, Hiking boots. downtown Toronto. We will have lunch on Hiking boots, No dogs, Bring sunscreen, Depart 9 am, Tim Horton’s on hwy 9. the trail. insect repellent, a snack lunch and two litres A few yards west of the junction with Airport of drinking water. Road. Depart 9 am, County Rd 19, north of Vladimir Bosnar, (905) 273-7569 7-9 pm Saturday, August 13 -- Beaver Valley, Primrose, GPS co-ordinates N44 6.009’, Varied scenic hill trails and a chance to see a Blue Mountain, Loree Forest & Swiss W80 8.248’. wild turkey flock. Meadows (Map 24) Take Hwy 10 north of Orangeville to Level II Bus hike Length of Hike: 16 km, Primrose, then continue north for 1km to Sunday, August 7 -- Toronto Bluffs Pace: 4 km/hr, the second bend in the road and park on the Level II Urban walk Duration of Hike: 4.0 Terrain: Hilly, Variable. No dropout, right. From there we will shuttle to the start hrs, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Refreshments after, Late return (after 6pm), and hike back. Terrain: sand, may be logs and debris on the Long distance bus fare applies, Bob Humphreys, (519) 883-1840 7-10 pm beach. Dropout at 5 km, Refreshments after, Pre-registration Online using Website. or [email protected] Pre-registration Online using Website. Depart 8 am, York Mills. A stretch of the trail that provides the Depart 10 am, Warden Subway Station. Martina Furrer, 705-768-3250 or opportunity for great scenic views across the Wayne Crockett, [email protected] [email protected] landscape. A large variety of trees and lots of Andrew Wood, (416) 739-0468 4:00 pm to David Royle hills make this an energetic but really scenic 10:00 pm Join us for a 16 km hike (4 km/hr pace) day out. or [email protected] with great views of Georgian Bay and the An intermediate level urban walk that will surrounding countryside. We will explore take in both the base and the top of the the beautiful Loree Forest and Swiss Sunday, August 14 -- Dufferin Hi- Bluffs, one of the major glacial features in Meadows, have lunch overlooking the Bay, Land, Boyne Valley (Map Map 20) Toronto. The walk will include parts of both and refreshments in Blue Mountain VIllage Level I Bus hike Length of Hike: 8 km, Pace: Scarborough Heights Park and Scarborough after the hike. Wear long pants to protect 1 km/hr, Bluffs Park. Registration is recommended yourself from poison ivy, and bring at least Terrain: Variable. No dropout, Beginners, but not required, it speeds up sign in on the two litres of water. We hope to be back in Hiking boots, Refreshments after, morning of the trip. the city around 7 pm. Non-members and fit Pre-registration by Telephone to Leader. beginners welcome. Members please register Depart 10 am, York Mills. online. Non-members should call, text, or Taizo Shinkoda, (416) 423-4454 7-9 pm Sunday, August 7 -- Dufferin Hi-Land, email Martina to register. Johanna Lanfranco, (416) 961-4701 7-9 pm Mono Cliffs (Map 19) We will take a leisurely hike through the Level I/II Bus hike Length of Hike: 12 km, meadows, valleys and forests of the Boyne Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Saturday, August 13 -- Caledon Hills, Valley Provincial Park and pause for scenic Terrain: Variable. No dropout, Beginners, Hockley Valley (Map 18) photos along the trail. Families, Hiking boots, Refreshments after, Level II Bus hike Length of Hike: 15 km, Pre-registration Online using Website. Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Friday, August 19 -- Toronto, Lake Front to Depart 9:30 am, York Mills. Terrain: Hilly, Variable. Dropout at 6 and 10 CNE Monica Feran, (416) 736-6636 Before 9 pm km, Hiking boots, Refreshments after, Pub Level II Urban walk Length of Hike: 6 km, or [email protected] stop after, Pace: 4 km/hr, Tessa Shelvey, 416-320-8555 Pre-registration Online using Website. Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout at Anywhere. Beautiful scenic hike through the Provincial Depart 9 am, Islington. Depart 8:30 am, Meet at the ferry docks at Park. The trail is mostly in the shade, making Wayne Crockett, [email protected] the foot of Bay St. it pleasant in the summer. Good views. No Join me for a scenic hike through some, at Ruth Dorey, [email protected] drop-outs, but easier option is possible. times, challenging terrain. We’ll walk from Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm the 5th Side Rd along the Main Trail with Hike with us along the lake front from Saturday, August 13 -- Toronto, Lakefront detours via the Hockleycrest Side Trail and the ferry docks to the Canadian National Level II Urban walk Length of Hike: 12 km, the Hemlock Ridge Side Trail. The pace will Exhibition and enjoy CNE opening day Pace: 3.5 km/hr, depend on the heat and humidity but it will be admission price of $8 which includes free 18 Summer 2016 Club Info Line: 416-763-9061 www.torontobrucetrailclub.org Activity Calendar shows, farm exhibits, crafts, etc. We will the plants and the rare wildlife that feed on Level II Urban walk Duration of Hike: 4.0 arrive at the CNE around 10:00 am and split them. Cost of the tour is $10 per person. hrs, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, up at the gates so that everyone can enjoy Non-members and fit beginners welcome. We Terrain: Hilly. Dropout at will, Hiking boots, what interests them. Food and water can be hope to be back in the city around 7 pm. No dogs, Refreshments after, purchased at the CNE or you can bring your Pre-registration Online using Website. own. Saturday, August 20 -- Caledon Hills, Depart 10 am, Lawrence Subway Station. Hockley Heights (Map 18) Wayne Crockett, [email protected]

Friday, August 19 -- Caledon Hills/ Level II Car hike Length of Hike: 9 km, Pace: Andrew Wood, (416) 739-0468 4:00 pm to Duffern Hi-Land: Hockley Valley, Mono, 3 km/hr, 10:00 pm Cliffs (Maps 18/19) Terrain: Hilly, Challenging. No dropout, No or [email protected] Level II/III Car hike Length of Hike: 18 km, dogs. The walk will take in the walking trails Pace: 4 km/hr, Depart 9:30 am, BT parking lot on east running from Sunnybrook Park through Terrain: Hilly, Variable. No dropout, side of 5th Line EHS, immediately south of Serena Gundy Park and along Massey Creek Refreshments after, Hockley Rd. to Victoria Park Rd. A mix of woodland Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Hockley Rd runs east-west between Airport and open park, a few hills. Registration is Depart 9:30 am, 2nd Line EHS (near km 3.1, Rd and Hwy 10. 5th Line EHS is the first recommended but not required. map 19) [GPS: N44 02.481 W80 04.557]. road west of Airport Rd. The parking area is From Hwy 10 (north of Orangeville), at accessed by a driveway on the east side of 5th Sunday, August 21 -- Oak Ridges Trail, Camilla, turn right at Mono Centre Rd Line EHS, just south of Hockley Rd. Long Sault Conservation Area (Map ORTA (Dufferin Rd 8). Follow this road for 6.1 km Joan Richard, (647) 216-7550 or joanr55@ 7) to the stop sign in the village, then continue hotmail.com Level II Car hike Length of Hike: 15 km, straight (north) for another 1.5 km to roadside Work toward your Caledon sideways badge. Pace: 4 km/hr, parking at the end of the road. See Caledon Club website for details. Keep Terrain: Hilly, Variable. Dropout, Families, Charlie Atkinson, (905) 642-2408 or (day of a log of your sideways hikes. Today we will Hiking boots. hike) mobile (416) 668-2734 or CAhikes@ include Hockley Heights, Glacier Valley and Depart 9 am, Long Sault Conservation Area bell.net Hemlock Ridge side trails. This is a car shuttle parking lot. We will shuttle to the 3rd Line access point hike. No pre-registration required. Hwy 401, Exit 431 at Waverly Rd. Travel and then hike back - combining the upper Saturday, August 20 -- Dufferin Hi-Land, north for 17 km on Regional Rd 57. Turn right part of the Hockley Valley Nature Reserve Boyne Valley (Map 20) at Regional Rd 20. After 2 km, turn left at with Mono Cliffs Provincial Park via a Level II Car hike Length of Hike: 10 km, Woodley Rd and travel 2 km to conservation combination of the Main Trail and several Pace: 3 km/hr, area parking lot. Bring some toonies/loonies side trails. Terrain: Variable. No dropout, Beginners, for the parking meter. Refreshments after. Brandon Fahy, (416) 903-7572 before Saturday, August 20 -- Depart 9 am, Pete’s Donuts, Primrose. 9:00pm Northumberland Forest and Alderville SE corner of the junction of hwys 10 and 89. or [email protected] Black Oak Savanna Vladimir Bosnar, (905) 273-7569 7-9 pm Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm Level II Bus hike Length of Hike: 16 km, A hike through very varied natural countryside We will meet at the parking lot in the Long Pace: 4 km/hr, with a fabulous lookout. Sault Conservation Area. Come out with Terrain: Variable. No dropout, Refreshments friends for some exercise. after, Late return (after 6pm), Long distance Saturday, August 20 -- Beaver Valley, bus fare applies, Blue Mountain (Maps 24/25)

Pre-registration Online using Website. Level II/III Car hike Length of Hike: 22 km, Sunday, August 21 -- Beaver Valley, Depart 8 am, York Mills. Pace: 4 km/hr, Kolapore (Map 25) Martina Furrer, 705-768-3250 or Terrain: Variable, Challenging. No dropout, Level II/III Car hike Length of Hike: 16 km, [email protected] Hiking boots, No dogs, Pace: 4 km/hr, David Royle Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Terrain: Variable, Challenging. No dropout, Join us for a 15 km hike in the Depart 8:30 am, Map 24.Km 0.0. Hiking boots, No dogs, Pre-registration by Northumberland Forest and Peter’s Woods Roadside parking on Maple Lane in Swiss Email to Leader. (an old growth forest) in the Rice Lake Plains. Meadows. Depart 8:30 am, Map 25,Km 21. After the hike we’ll go for a two hour guided Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm Roadside parking on County road# 19 where tour of the Alderville First Nation Black or [email protected] trail cross road. Oak Savanna http://www.aldervillesavanna. Car shuttle to Km 21.8,Map 25.Hike back Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm ca, Canada’s eastern most prairie and one of through Len Gertler Memorial Loree Forest. or [email protected] Ontario’s rarest and most endangered plant Car shuttle to Km 37.6,Map 25.Hike back communities. We’ll learn about the cultural pass Pinnacle Rock,Metcalfe Rock and and ecological significance of this special Sunday, August 21 -- Sunnybrook to Kolapore Uplands. place, and have time to take photos and enjoy Victoria Park parkland E-mail: [email protected] Summer 2016 19 Activity Calendar www.torontobrucetrailclub.org

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Friday, August 26 -- Magical Leader Lucy Leung at hikeontario@gmail. Cross, Isabel East and Cam Snell side trails. Manitoulin Island August 26 to 28 (Friday com. This is a loop hike. If you are looking for a to Sunday) beautiful hike, this is it. Level II Bus hike Duration of Hike: 4.0 hrs,

Pace: 4 km/hr, Saturday, August 27 -- Magical Sunday, August 28 -- Toronto, G. Lord Ross Terrain: Variable. No dropout, Hiking boots, Manitoulin Island August 26 to 28 (Friday Park Long distance bus fare applies, to Sunday) Level I Urban walk Duration of Hike: 3.5 Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Level II Bus hike Duration of Hike: 7.0 hrs, hrs, Pace: 3 km/hr, Depart 6:30 am, York Mills. Pace: 4 km/hr, Terrain: Mostly flat. Dropout, Beginners, Lucy Leung, (647) 280-8868 or hikeontario@ Terrain: Variable. No dropout, Hiking boots, Families, Refreshments after. gmail.com, Luisa Lee Long distance bus fare applies, Depart 10 am, Finch Ave W. and Dufferin, Manitoulin is a magical and remote place; it Pre-registration by Email to Leader. NE corner. is the largest freshwater island in the world Depart 6:30 am, York Mills. Bus 36 from Finch subway station Bus 105, where Native life and legend blend with Lucy Leung, (647) 280-8868 or hikeontario@ 117 or 196 from Downsview station. European history to provide a unique and gmail.com Monica Feran, (416) 736-6636 Before 9 pm enchanting experience. Join us to explore this Luisa Lee or [email protected] idyllic retreat and let the spirit of this place This is our second day in Manitoulin as Walking through G. Lord Ross Park, capture your soul. We depart early on Friday described for August 26. We have a full day to including a loop north of Steeles Ave. and our comfortable coach will take us across experience the unique beauty and nature the the to Tobermory where we Island offers. Sunday, August 28 -- Magical catch the Chi-Cheemaun ferry for a cruise Manitoulin Island August 26 to 28 (Friday to South Baymouth at the southern tip of to Sunday) Manitoulin. There is incredible natural beauty Saturday, August 27 -- Iroquoia, Level II Bus hike Duration of Hike: 4.0 hrs, with intriguing landscape in Manitoulin. We Dundas Valley (Map 8) Pace: 4 km/hr, hike each day on select scenic trails and many Level II Bus hike Length of Hike: 15 km, Terrain: Variable. No dropout, Hiking boots, of which are on the Niagara Escarpment, Pace: 4.5 km/hr, Late return (after 6pm), Long distance bus including the Cup and Saucer Trail which Terrain: Rocky. Dropout at 6km, at 12km., fare applies, is the highest point on Manitoulin and Pre-registration Online using Website. Pre-registration by Email to Leader. has spectacular views. We also have time Depart 8:30 am, Clarence Square. Depart 6:30 am, York Mills. to experience the history and enjoy the Ipana Chambers, [email protected] Lucy Leung, (647) 280-8868 or hikeontario@ culture from an Aboriginal perspective. After Danny Pivnick, (416) 484-6824 or gmail.com spending the weekend exploring Manitoulin; [email protected] Luisa Lee we leave on Sunday afternoon crossing the Join us on this lovely summer hike through Our last day on Manitoulin Island we explore historic swing bridge from the northeastern Dundas Valley Conservation Area as we walk a nature reserve located on an ancient flat rock tip and return to Toronto late in the evening. through open meadows and pass a number of sea bottom. See the write up of August 26 for Bus fare is $170 for BTC members and $210 waterfalls. Bring lunch and lots of water!. more information. for non-members; this includes the Chi- Cheemaun ferry cruise and three days travel Saturday, August 27 -- Caledon Hills, in an air-conditioned coach with washroom. Hockley Valley (Map 18) Saturday, September 3 -- Iroquoia, Accommodation is at comfortable hotel in Level I/II Car hike Length of Hike: 7 km, Waterdown (Map 9) Little Current and will be booked directly Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Level II/III Bus hike Length of Hike: 15 km, by each participant. The rate per person Terrain: Hilly. No dropout, Beginners, Pace: 3.5 km/hr, is $154 Twin, $117 Triple, $98 Quad and Families, No dogs. Terrain: Variable. Dropout, Beginners, $289 Single for two nights accommodation Depart 9:30 am, Roadside parking lot on 3rd Families, Hiking boots, Refreshments after, and two hot buffet breakfasts with taxes Line EHS north of Hockley Rd, where Glen Pre-registration Online using Website. included. This special outing is organized in Cross Side Trail meets the road. Depart 9 am, Islington. honour of the TBTC August Hike-a-thon Hockley Rd runs east from Highway 10, Geri Poulouski, [email protected] fund raising campaign, albeit not on the north of Orangeville. At 3rd Line EHS turn We will start our hike from the Guelph Line, Bruce Trail, all participants are asked to make left (north). Travel about a km until you see a staying mainly on the Main Trail, venturing a special donation of $35 to the BTC; a tax small parking area on the right. onto a few side trails. Our hike will end at receipt will be issued. Our goal is to raise over Joan Richard, (647) 216-7550 or joanr55@ the Smokey Hollow Side Trail. We will then $1,000 towards securing the remaining 50% hotmail.com proceed into Waterdown for refreshments. of the Bruce Trail corridor still vulnerable to Work toward your Caledon sideways badge. development. If you are interested to join our See Caledon Hills Club website for details. Manitoulin Island hiking venture or would Keep a log of your sideways hikes. No pre-

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Saturday, September 3 -- Caledon Hills, Depart 9:30 am, Roadside parking lot on 3rd End to End #7 of 8, Hiking boots, No dogs, Forks of the Credit (Maps 14/15) Line EHS north of Hockley Rd, where Glen Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Level II Car hike Length of Hike: 9 km, Pace: Cross Side Trail meets the road. Depart 8:30 am, Map 41, Km 126.6. 3 km/hr, Hockley Rd runs east from Highway 10, Crane Lake Rd at the National Park Gate. Terrain: Hilly. Dropout at 2.5 km, Beginners, north of Orangeville. At 3rd Line EHS turn Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm Families, No dogs. left (north). Travel about a km until you see a or [email protected] Depart 9:30 am, Roadside parking Forks of small parking area on the right. Car shuttle to Km 145.6, Map 41.Hike back the Credit Rd at Dominion St. Joan Richard, (647) 216-7550 or joanr55@ Bruce Peninsula National Park. Highway 10 to Forks of the Credit Rd. Turn hotmail.com West on Forks of the Credit Rd and proceed Work toward your Caledon sideways badge. Sunday, September 18 -- Caledon Hills, about 4.5 km to the meeting point. See Caledon Hills Club website for details. Hockley Valley (Map 18) Joan Richard, (647) 216-7550 or joanr55@ Keep a log of your sideways hikes. Today we Level II Car hike Length of Hike: 14 km, hotmail.com will hike Glen Cross, Isabel East, and Tom Pace: 4 km/hr, Work toward your Caledon sideways badge. East side trails. This is a loop hike. No pre- Terrain: Hilly, Challenging. Dropout, Hiking See Caledon Hills Club website for details. registration required. boots, No dogs. Today we will hike Ring Kiln, Dorothy Depart 9 am, We will meet at the parking lot

Medhurst and Quarryman’s side trails. This is Monday, September 5 -- Peninsula, just off Hockley Rd and past 3rd Line. a loop hike. No pre-registration required. Dyer’s Bay (Maps 39/40) Go north on Hwy 400, turn west (left) on Level II/III Car hike Length of Hike: 22 km, Hwy 9, then north on Airport Rd, then west

Saturday, September 3 -- Peninsula, Pace: 4 km/hr, (left) on Hockley Rd. The parking lot is just Lion’s Head (Maps 37/38) Terrain: Variable, Challenging. No dropout, past 3rd Line. We will depart promptly at Level II/III Car hike Length of Hike: 20 km, End to End #6 of 8, Hiking boots, No dogs, 9:00am and hike both blue trails and the Pace: 4 km/hr, Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Main Trail. Terrain: Variable, Challenging. No dropout, Depart 8:30 am, Map 39, Km 104.6. Brandon Fahy, (416) 903-7572 before End to End #4 of 8, Hiking boots, No dogs, Roadside parking on Cape Chin North Rd. 9:00pm Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm or [email protected] Depart 8:30 am, Map 37,Km 42.6. Car shuttle to Km 126.6, Map 40. Hike back Larry Haigh, (416) 432-1239 before 8 pm Hope Bay Parking lot located south of the through Dyer’s Bay and Cape Chin North. Come out for some fresh air and exercise and Cedarholm Campground General Store. enjoy some time with friends and family. Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm Saturday, September 10 -- Iroquoia, or [email protected] Mount Nemo (Maps 9/10)

Car shuttle to Km 80.3,Map 38.Hike back Level I/II Bus hike Length of Hike: 10 km, Sunday, September 18 -- Peninsula, through Lion’s Head Provincial Nature Pace: 3 km/hr, Cyprus Lake (Map Map 42) Reserve. Terrain: Rocky, One steep canyon.. Dropout Level II/III Car hike Length of Hike: 20 km, at 5 and 8 km, Beginners, Families, Hiking Pace: 4 km/hr,

Sunday, September 4 -- Peninsula, boots, Refreshments after, Terrain: Variable, Challenging. No dropout, Smokey Head (Maps 38/39) Pre-registration Online using Website. End to End #8 of 8, Hiking boots, No dogs, Level II/III Car hike Length of Hike: 24 km, Depart 10 am, Clarence Square. Pre-registration by Email to Leader. Pace: 4 km/hr, Clarence Square located south of King St, Depart 8:30 am, Map 42,Km 165.1. Terrain: Variable, Challenging. No dropout, north of Front St at 49 Spadina Ave, on the Park in the Tobermory Community Centre End to End #5 of 8, Hiking boots, No dogs, east side, south of the gas station along the parking lot in Tobermory on Hwy #6. Ron Pre-registration by Email to Leader. edge of the square. Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm Depart 8:30 am, Map 37,Km 80.3. Miriam Stevens, (416) 443-6242 6-10 pm or [email protected] McCurdy Drive Parking lot off of Moore St. or [email protected] Car shuttle to Km Hike back through Cyprus Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm Magnificent views along the Escarpment, a Lake, Loon Lake and Little Cove. or [email protected] few short hills and one mini canyon accessible Car shuttle to vKm 104.6,Map 39.Hike back by steps. Lots of water breaks along the look through Cape Chin North and South and out points. Refreshments at the end at Tim Smokey Head White Bluff Provincial Nature Horton’s and Longos on Hwy 5. Please bring Reserve. your valid BTC membership and conservation For membership information, call the membership. Hiking boots required. Bruce Trail Conservancy Head Office at Monday, September 5 -- Caledon Hills, 1-800-665-HIKE (1-800-665-4453) Hockley Valley (Map 18) Saturday, September 17 -- Peninsula, 8:30 am -4:30 pm Level II Car hike Length of Hike: 11 km, Emmett Lake (Map 41) Monday - Friday Pace: 3.5 km/hr, Level II/III Car hike Length of Hike: 19 km, or visit www.brucetrail.org Terrain: Hilly. No dropout, Beginners, Pace: 4 km/hr, Families, No dogs. Terrain: Variable, Challenging. No dropout, E-mail: [email protected] Summer 2016 21 Activity Calendar www.torontobrucetrailclub.org

1. Independent outings: Friday, June 17 -- Peninsula, Tobermory Other Hikes 14th Annual Excellent Orchid Adventure Independent outings are not Tobermory June 17,18,19. Please join Jea- sanctioned by the Toronto nette and Greg on our annual flower trip to Bruce Trail Club (TBTC). The Tobermory and the “Tip o’ the Bruce”. The TBTC accepts no responsibility wildflowers will welcome us as we visit Flow- for how these events are run, nor er Pot Island, Singing Sands, Bruce Alvar is it involved in the collection of Reserve and other flower “hot spots”. Our funds or administration of these walks are short and slow. The cost of the fer- events. The events listed here ry to Flower Pot Island and the Parks Can- are not commercial operations ada fee is approx. $50.00. We stay and have but are offered by members our meals at a comfortable hotel overlook- of the TBTC on a cost shared ing Little Tub Harbour. More information basis. hikevincent.wordpress.com and from Greg 2. Commercial Trips: at [email protected]. Please note you FOOTNOTES has a number will require a car to access this outing as of advertisements from there is no public transport to Tobermory. commercial hiking and outing organizations.

The Hike-a-thon is moving!

In response to your feedback, we are moving the annual Bruce Trail Hike-a-thon from the month of August to the month of October (October 1 to 31st, 2016). The Hike-a-thon is a month-long fundraising event that challenges you to maximize your kilometers on the Bruce Trail and share your love of hiking with your friends and family. New this year:  Trendy and practical Hike-a-thon-branded swag for the first 50 registrants.  Friendly competition between the nine Bruce Trail Clubs.  The annual Kick-Off Event is joining the BTC’s “Bruce Trail Day” on October 2, 2016 for twice the fun!

Registration for the 2016 Hike-a-thon will open, two months prior to the start date, on August 1, 2016. Stay tuned for more event details in the fall issue.

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Anatomy of a Hike, continued from page 4. All good, but as anyone who has hiked above a certain altitude knows, a slope that would normally go unnoticed can make one’s heart race. For the first three days, we remained at about 3,000 metres and I felt as though the fat circus lady’s legs had been transplanted onto my hips. We were lucky to cover three kilometers in an hour. Then we dropped down to nearer 2,000 metres. Suddenly, I was bursting with energy. Those fat legs had been replaced by Secretariat’s. I savoured the combined effects of increased oxygen and being hike-ready. Much as I’d loved the thin, crisp mountain air, I reveled in the mounting humidity as the temperature climbed above 20 degrees. The stones that had weighed down my pack turned to feathers, and we congratulated ourselves for electing to carry our gear rather than have it transported (an option on offer).

The pine, spruce and oak forest gave way to foreign-looking hardwoods. Bromeliads, cacti and orchids clung to their hosts forming com- plete branch-top gardens. Each day we had a new guide who told us about the flora and fauna. We began to better understand their Span- ish, a relief since we hadn’t taken advantage of the offer of a translator. If a plant didn’t have a medicinal use, it had a clever name. All the birds seemed to be brilliantly coloured—but what would one expect in an area with more than 400 species of birds, 350 different butterflies and more than 2,000 types of plants. So rich is the population of mushrooms that they hold a mushroom festival each year in August.

Our favourite guide was Memo. He happily shared his stories and was delighted to teach us a few Zapateca words as we walked the 12.6-ki- lometre route between La Neveria and Latuvi. Upon arriving in Latuvi, Memo joined us for a meal and then walked all the way back home—a good day’s exercise for anyone, but Memo was 74 and this was his third round trip in as many days.

Our guides, cooks, waiters and housekeepers were all volunteers. In the Zapateca way, they must complete three, one-year terms of volun- tary community service. In return, they receive land and standing in the community. This unpaid labour made the eco-tourism project, of which our hike was part, highly economical. Each of the villages shared the eco-project’s revenue and the benefits were obvious: clean streets, new schools, tidy medical clinics and covered basketball courts.

For us, this adventure was a perfect blend of wilderness and rural. One morning, Alex had to pinch himself because the lane where we walked might have been in England where he was born—until that is, he spied Mexico’s “flag” bird: the red, white and green trogon. We walked for five kilometers through a mystical forest of oak trees draped in Spanish moss that flowed in the breeze. Near metre-long, snake- like cacti populated a rock face, and delicate peach blossoms heralded the arrival of spring. We dropped into incised river valleys where the sun peeked through trees too tall by half and we seemed centuries apart from what was happening out there. Then we’d come upon a small farm where a question about sheep or the difficulties of ploughing with bulls would transform a stern Zapateco farmer into our best friend.

We had nature. We had culture. And the morning we soared with vultures on a kilometre-long zip-line, we had adventure too—thereby demonstrating that a hike is not just a hike when it’s a “caminata” in Mexico’s Sierra Norte.

photos by Nicola Ross More information Read more about hiking in the Sierra Norte by checking out Nicola’s blog Dusty Travelling at www.blog.nicolaross.ca. You will find details about hiking in the Sierra Norte including the cost and other arrangements at (Info on Hiking Sierra Norte). You can also contact Nicola at [email protected].

Nicola Ross is a prize-winning author of five books including the hiking guide: Caledon Hikes: Loops & Lattes (see ad on page 8). Later this year, look for her new guide: Halton Hikes: Mostly Loops & More Lattes. In addition to writing about hiking and other travel adven- tures, Nicola leads day hikes in the Caledon area. Visit her website at nicolaross.ca.

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