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2010 Hike Schedule

Note: On all hikes, bring plenty of water, snacks and a lunch, if required. Wear sturdy hiking footwear, and dress in layers.

Looney/Tooney Hikes Continue - Our Easy Walks and hikes, other than the End to End Hikes, will continue to be Looney/Tooney Hikes. On a strictly voluntary basis, participating hikers may donate to the Peninsula Bruce Trail Club's fund raising campaign as part of our club's commitment to contribute to the BTC goal to secure the trail. This program is for the future reservation of the Bruce Trail on escarpment lands.

Peninsula End to End Hikes - Also, as part of the Peninsula Bruce Trail Club's Legacy Campaign, we request a donation of $10.00 per hike for our End to End schedule. In past years our intrepid End to Enders have raised between $1,200 and $1,500 for the BTC goal to secure the trail.

Hikes/Walks Index

Hiking Schedule 2010 (all hikes)
Easy Walks Schedule 2010 (separate web page)
End to End Hiking Schedule ONLY for 2010 (separate web page)

... John Whitworth, Hike Director

BTA Realize the Dream by 2015

The Bruce Trail Conservancy’s mission is to secure and protect the oldest hiking Trail in Canada. Over 800 km long, the Trail runs along the Niagara Escarpment, designated a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve in 1990. Only 46% of the Trail is on public land - the remainder is routed over private property through the generous permission of many landowners. Realize the Dream by 2015 is our strategy to secure the remaining portion of the Trail by purchase or donation, in 15 years. Help secure the last 433 km of Trail to preserve the Trail in perpetuity. Donate $25 and save one footstep of the Trail. Every footstep that you donate will be matched by grants/donations from the provincial government, major corporations, foundations and other non-government partners. Visit the BTA website for more details.

Bruce Peninsula Day Hike Guide

The Bruce Penininsula Day Hike Guide 2010 is ready! This excellent map set (8 maps) is for sale. GO TO > The Bruce Penininsula Day Hike Guide web page for a look at a sample and information about where you may buy a set or order one by Canada Post.

Degrees of Difficulty (DOD) Defined

Easy – A slower paced walk, along even treadway or roads.
Moderate – A normal paced hiking speed. We do not race. The treadway could have some climbing both up and down, with some uneven sections, including tree roots and small rocks.
Strenuous – A normal paced hiking speed. We do not race. The treadway could have some steep climbing both up and down, some scrambling, boulder beaches, and escarpment drop offs close to the trail. Usually longer hike days.

Special Notes for the Peninsula BTC End to End Hike Series

The Peninsula BTC End to End hikes are moderately paced. We take time to enjoy the scenery, botany, and fabulous views of the Bruce Peninsula, including Georgian Bay.
The duration of End to End Hikes is approximately 6 to 7 hours including breaks and a half hour lunch stop. One or two hikes could be longer. We start at 9:00 a.m., car pool, hike, car pool – usually finished between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Peninsula BTC Schedule – 2010

Special Notices Re. Winter Outings

Winter outings may be cancelled on short notice at the discretion of the hike leader(s) due to dangerous trail and/or driving conditions.
Dress for the conditions; bring adequate food & drinks.
PBTC provided parking areas are not maintained in winter so please park carefully at the roadside or as suggested by the hike leader.
For accommodations check:

Wednesday, September 1, 2010 Bard Side Trail Easy, ~ 4 km: B.T. Map 39. Meet by 10:30 a.m. at Cape Chin Connection Country Inn Bed & Breakfast, 418 Cape Chin North Road. Directions: Hwy. 6 to Lindsay Rd. 5, Left on East Rd., to Cape Chin North Rd. Park at Cape Chin Connection B&B. Optional Lunch at Cape Chin Connection after the walk. This is a lovely loop, part of it along the Niagara Escarpment overlooking Georgian Bay. [Google Maps approximate lat./long. for meeting place] Leader: Elaine Wassermann 519-795-7407

Saturday, September 11, 2010 Hike 11 of 12 End to End End Strenuous, 11.2 km: Meet by 9:00 a.m. at Little Cove Rd. – Hwy 6 – East on Little Cove Rd. south of Tobermory. Drive almost to the end – parking on the south side of the road km 160.0. Maps 41 & 42. Start: Cyprus Lake Boulder Beach, km 148.8. End: Little Cove parking lot, km 160.0. [Google Maps approximate lat./long. for meeting place] Coordinator: John Whitworth 519-836-7673; Hike Leader(s): to be announced

Sunday, September 12, 2010 Hike 12 of 12 End to End Strenuous, 5.6 km: Grande Finale - Meet by 9:00 a.m. at the Tobermory Community Center Hwy 6 Tobermory. Map 42. Start: Little Cove Parking area, km 160.0. End: Cairn in Tobermory, km 165.6. We will have lunch together to celebrate the end of the End to End hike. [Google Maps approximate lat./long. for meeting place] Coordinator: John Whitworth 519-836-7673; Hike Leader(s): to be announced. Schematic map of Tobermory showing location of the Tobermory Community Centre and the Parks Canada Visitor Centre.

Monday, September 13, 2010 Meet Your Executive Hike Easy, 6 km: Meet by 10:00 a.m. at the Bruce Trail Cairn in Tobermory (Map 42) and then car pool to the starting point. Dunks Bay to Tobermory, option to include Burnt Point Side Trail. Start Dunks Bay Rd. km 163.1 End: Cairn in Tobermory – km 165.6

Tuesday, September 14, 2010 Ilsa Hanel and Warder Side Trailsb Moderate, ~ 7 km: Meet by 10:00 a.m. at km 81.8, B. T. Map 38 (Moore St. and McCurdy Dr., Lion’s Head). A beautiful walk through a mature forest. [Google Maps approximate lat./long. for meeting place] Leader: Elaine Wassermann 519-795-7407.

Tuesday/Wednesday, September 21-22, 2010 High Dump Backpack Strenuous, 16 km: Meet by 9:00 a.m. at Cyprus Lake Head of Trails: Hwy. 6 to Cyprus Lake Park Rd., pay parking at park office; continue past the entrance gate and the various camping areas to the Head of Trails. Map 41. Backpack to High Dump. Limited space. Advance registration required. [Google Maps approximate lat./long. for meeting place] Coordinator: John Whitworth 519-836-7673; Hike Leader(s): to be announced

LUNCH ORDER DEADLINE, September 24, 2010 Bruce Peninsula Outdoor Festival: If you plan to attend the Festival (October 1, 2, and 3, 2010) and want to purchase the lunch special, today (September 24th) is the deadline. Festival attendance requires pre-registration. The lunch special consist of ... click here for sandwich selection.
2010 FESTIVAL DETAILS and REGISTRATION FORM HERE.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 Jackson’s Cove Lookout Moderate, ~ 5 km: Meet by 10:00 a.m. at km 52.8, B. T. Map 37. Directions: Bruce County Rd. 9 to Hopeness Rd., turn right on Jackson’s Cove Rd., park at the top of the hill. First walking along the escarpment we loop back through beautiful forest. [Google Maps approximate lat./long. for meeting place] Leader: Elaine Wassermann 519-795-7407.

Friday-Sunday, October 1-3, 2010 BRUCE PENINSULA OUTDOOR FESTIVAL: Requires pre-registration. Optional lunch available for purchase and must be ordered by September 24th. The lunch special consist of ... click here for sandwich selection.
2010 FESTIVAL DETAILS and REGISTRATION FORM HERE.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010 Devil’s Monument & Minnhinnick S.T. Moderate, ~ 8 km: Meet by 10:00 a.m. at km 111.4, B. T. Map 40 (Borchardt Rd. parking lot. A lovely walk along the escarpment, lunch overlooking Georgian Bay, looping back through forest. [Google Maps approximate lat./long. for meeting place] Leader: Elaine Wassermann 519-795-7407.

Sunday, October 17, 2010 Nassagaweya Canyon Scramble & Fall Colours Moderate Pace; Strenuous Terrain, 11 km: Meet at 10:00 a.m. for a Southern Adventure at the “The Gathering Place”, Crawford Lake Conservation Area. Bruce Trail Map 11. From Hwy 401 head south on Guelph Line approx. 4 km; left (Steeles Ave West) into Crawford Lake Conservation Area. From Crawford Lake across the Nassagaweya Canyon to Rattlesnake Point; returning via the Leech Porter Side Trail. Download: PDF brochure of Crawford Lake Trails. | Google Maps: Location of Conservation Area entrance [43.466853,-79.953412] off Guelph Line. | Google Maps Directions: From Hwy 401 to Conservation Area entrance.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010 Purple Valley Walk Easy, ~ 3 km: Meet by 11:00 a.m. on Wright's Crescent near km 17.1, B. T. Map 36 (roadside parking at Purple Valley Access Trail). Directions: From County Rd. 9, turn east onto Purple Valley Rd., continue straight onto Wright’s Crescent. Park at Purple Valley Access Trail. From several lookouts along the escarpment, we enjoy the autumnal palette below and the Georgian Bay islands beyond Colpoy’s Bay. [Google Maps approximate lat./long. for meeting place] Leader: Elaine Wassermann 519-795-7407.