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Full 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

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

Sunday, March 14, 2010 Dyers Bay – Michiganders Loop Moderate, 4-5 km

Meet by 10:00 a.m. at the corner of Dyer’s Bay Rd. and Britain Lake Rd. (Hwy 6 turn east on Dyer’s Bay Rd.; right at the T junction to Britain Lake Rd.). BT Map 40, edition 25. South on main trail to Michiganders Side Trail. Return via main trail and Britain Lake Rd. Leader(s): Donna Baker 519-793-3203 or Don McIlraith 519-793-3768. Approximate meeting location via Google Maps.

Saturday, May 1, 2010 PBTC Annual General Meeting Hike

Otter Lake Loop 2:00 p.m. Meet at km 106.7 for a 5.9 km loop returning by main trail; or for more leisurely hikers, the Bard Side Trail allows a 4.7 km loop. Directions MAP 39: from Hwy 6; East on Lindsay Rd. 5; Left on East Rd.; Right on Cape Chin North Rd. Roadside parking km 106.7 This is a loop hike, no carpool required.

Wednesday, May 5, 2010 Hope Bay Nature Reserve Provincial Park Easy, ~ 3 km

Meet by 11:00 a.m. at the end of Cathedral Road, BT Map 37. Directions: County Rd. 9 to Jackson’s Cove turnoff, where you turn East on Hopeness Rd. to Cathedral Rd. Park at the end of Cathedral Rd. Come out for our first hike of the season to enjoy early spring flowers. [Google Maps approximate lat./long. for meeting place] Leader: Elaine Wassermann 519-795-7407.

Saturday/Sunday, May 8 & 9, 2010 Annual Spruce Up The Bruce

Your chance to hike and use tools helping our volunteers build and maintain the trail.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010 Minhinnick S.T. + Devil’s Monument Easy, ~ 3 km

Meet by 11:00 a.m. at km 111.4 (Borchardt Rd. parking lot), B.T. Map 40. Directions: Hwy. 6 to Lindsay Rd. 5. Turn left onto East Rd., Right on Cape Chin North Rd. Left on Borchardt Rd. to the end. Parking on the left. We will look for spring trilliums. [Google Maps approximate lat./long. for meeting place] Leader: Elaine Wassermann 519-795-7407.

Saturday, May 29, 2010 Hike 1 of 12 End to End Strenuous, 17.1 km

Meet by 9:00 a.m. at Bruce Rd. 9, East on County Rd. 18 (Purple Valley Rd.) and continue straight as road becomes gravel = Wright’s Cres. to Purple Valley Side Trail parking area on right. Maps 35 & 36. Start: Wiarton, km 0.0. End: Purple Valley Side Trail, km 17.1 [Google Maps approximate lat./long. for meeting place]. Coordinator: John Whitworth 519-836-7673; Hike Leader(s): to be announced

Sunday, May 30, 2010 Hike 2 of 12 End to End Strenuous, 16.9 km

Meet by 9:00 a.m. at Cape Croker Campground and Store parking. From Wiarton, Hwy. 6 to Bruce Rd. 9. Right on Sideroad 18. Left on Purple Valley Rd. Right on McIver Rd. and left on Campground Rd. Drive to Cape Croker Campground Store or from Lion’s Head south on Bruce Rd. 9 to Waugh’s Rd. and right on Purple Valley Rd., left on McIver Rd. then left on Campground Road. Map 36. Start: Purple Valley Side Trail, km 17.1 and End: Cape Croker Campground, km 34.0. [Google Maps approximate lat./long. for meeting place] Coordinator: John Whitworth 519-836-7673; Hike Leader(s): to be announced

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 FON Alvar & Crane River Easy, ~ 3 km

No lunch. Meet by 11:00 a.m.at the parking area on the west side of Hwy 6, just North of Dyer's Bay Rd., or carefully on the side of Hwy. 6. A walk to enjoy Dwarf Lake Irises, Lakeside Daisies and the elusive Nodding Trillium. [Google Maps approximate lat./long. for meeting place] Leader: Elaine Wassermann 519- 795-7407.

Tuesday, July 6, 2010 Singing Sands Amble Easy, ~ 3 km

Meet by 10:00 a.m. at the parking lot at Singing Sands National Park. Dorcas Bay Rd. west off Hwy. 6. We are hoping to see Purple Fringed Orchid, Rose Pagonia and Grass Pinks. As we amble along the beach, Butterwort, Bladderwort, etc. Optional – Bring lunch, and a swim in the afternoon. [Google Maps approximate lat./long. for meeting place] Leader: Elaine Wassermann 519-795-7407.

Saturday, June 12, 2010 Hike 3 of 12 End to End Strenuous, 15.3 km

Meet by 9:00 a.m. at Don Irish Side Trail parking on Cathedral Rd. From County Rd. 9, east on the Hopeness Rd., then south (right) on Cathedral Rd., to the parking area at the end. Maps 36 & 37. Start: Cape Croker Campground, km 34.0. End: Don Irish Side Trail, km 49.3. [Google Maps approximate lat./long. for meeting place] Coordinator: John Whitworth 519-836-7673; Hike Leader(s): to be announced

Sunday, June 13, 2010 Hike 4 of 12 End to End Strenuous, 19.5 km

Meet by 9:00 a.m.at Barrow Bay BT Parking at East side of the road: County Rd. 9 South from Lion’s Head OR County Rd. 9 North from Wiarton. Maps 37 & 38. Start: Don Irish Side Trail, km 49.3. End: Barrow Bay, km 68.8. [Google Maps approximate lat./long. for meeting place] Coordinator: John Whitworth 519-836-7673; Hike Leader(s): to be announced

Saturday, July 17, 2010 Hike 5 of 12 End to End – Strenuous, 14.0 km

Meet by 9:00 a.m. at Lion’s Head Beach area, at the public washrooms. Map 38. Start: Barrow Bay, km 68.8. End: Lion’s Head Beach Area, km 82.8. [Google Maps approximate lat./long. for meeting place] Coordinator: John Whitworth 519-836-7673; Hike Leader(s): to be announced

Sunday, July 18, 2010 Hike 6 of 12 End to End Strenuous, 15.9 km

Meet by 9:00 a.m. at Cape Chin South parking: Forty Hills Rd., north of Lion’s Head, east on Cape Chin South Rd. to the ‘T’ Junction, turn left, drive to where you meet the water, and then right and drive to the end where there is parking at the park gate. Maps 38 & 39. Start: Lion’s Head Beach Area, km 82.8. End: Cape Chin South, km 98.7. [Google Maps approximate lat./long. for meeting place] Coordinator: John Whitworth 519-836-7673; Hike Leader(s): to be announced

Tuesday, July 20, 2010 Hardwood Forest Easy, ~ 5km

Meet by 10:00 a.m. at #2303 Bruce County Road, south of Lion's Head. Park along the road. A beautiful walk with Susanne Smith to see Hart’s Tongue and Maiden Hair Ferns, and various Lichen. [Google Maps approximate lat./long. for meeting place] Leader: Elaine Wassermann 519-795-7407.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010 Showy Lady's Slippers & Petrel Point Easy, ~ 2 km

Meet by 10:00 a.m. at Lion’s Head Cemetery on Cemetery Rd. off Hwy. 6. A walk to appreciate local orchids and wild flowers. [Google Maps approximate lat./long. for meeting place] Leader: Elaine Wassermann 519-795-7407.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010 Overlooking Dyer's Bay Moderate, ~ 7 km

Meet by 10:00 a.m. at the Municipal Parking lot at the top of Dyer's Bay hill – carpool. We will walk the Bruce Trail on top of the escarpment. Optional: A visit to Virginia’s Garden; Larkwhistle Garden is also in the area. [Google Maps approximate lat./long. for meeting place] Leader: Elaine Wassermann 519-795-7407.

Saturday, August 7, 2010 Hike 7 of 12 End to End Strenuous, 15.2 km

Meet by 9:00 a.m. at Britain Lake Rd. parking area: Hwy 6 to Dyer’s Bay Rd., to the ‘T’ junction, right on Bartley Dr., and at the dumpsters at the corner, continue straight onto the gravel Britain Lake Rd., to the parking area, approx. 5 min. drive along Britain Lake Rd. Maps 39 & 40. Start: Cape Chin South, km 98.7. End: Britain Lake Rd. Parking, km 113.9. [Google Maps approximate lat./long. for meeting place] Coordinator: John Whitworth 519-836-7673; Hike Leader(s): to be announced

Sunday, August 8, 2010 Hike 8 End to End Strenuous, 15.3 km

Meet by 9:00 a.m. at Crane Lake Gate. Directions: Hwy. 6, east on Dyer’s Bay Rd., then left on Crane Lake Rd. (It is approximately a 10 – 15 minutye drive to navigate this winding country road to the gates at km 129.1). Map 40. Start: Britain Lake Rd. parking area, km 113.9. End: Crane Lake Gate, km 129.1. [Google Maps approximate lat./long. for meeting place] Coordinator: John Whitworth 519-836-7673; Hike Leader(s): to be announced

Tuesday, August 17, 2010 White Bluff Nature Reserve Easy, ~ 4 km

Meet by 10:00 a.m. at the south end of Carter Road, BT Map 39. Directions: Hwy. 6, East on Lindsay Rd. 5, North on East Rd., then East on Cape Chin South Rd. At the 1st. . ‘T’ Junction turn left. At the 2nd. ‘T’ Junction, turn right. A pleasant loop along an old logging road, then along the Georgian Bay shore. [Google Maps approximate lat./long. for meeting place] Leader: Elaine Wassermann 519-795-7407.

Saturday, August 28, 2010 Hike 9 of 12 End to End Strenuous , 14.1 km

Meet by 9:00 a.m. at Crane Lake Gate. Take Hwy. 6, east on Dyer’s Bay Rd., then left on Crane Lake Rd. (It is approximately 10 – 15 min. drive to navigate this winding country road to the gates at km 129.1). We are hiking this section from north to south. This is the safest and easiest way to cover this part of the trail. Map 41. Start: Halfway Dump Side Trail parking lot, km 143.2. End: Crane Lake Gate, km 129.1. The first 7 km are very rugged and the last 7 km are easy bush road walking. [Google Maps approximate lat./long. for meeting place] Coordinator: John Whitworth 519-836-7673; Hike Leader(s): to be announced

Sunday, August 29, 2010 Hike 10 of 12 End to End Strenuous, 5.6 km

Meet by 9:00 a.m. at Cyprus Lake Head of Trails: Hwy. 6 to Cyprus Lake Park Rd., Pay parking @ park office; continue past the entrance gate and the various camping areas to the Head of Trails. Map 41. Start: Halfway Dump Side Trail parking lot, km 143.2. End: Cyprus Lake Boulder Beach, km 148.8. [Google Maps approximate lat./long. for meeting place] Coordinator: John Whitworth 519-836-7673; Hike Leader(s): to be announced

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.

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

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.

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.

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.