Sydenham Bruce Trail Club Releases Winter Hikes Lineup for February
The Sydenham Bruce Trail Club invites hikers to explore the Niagara Escarpment this February with a full lineup of guided winter hikes and snowshoe outings.
The Sydenham Bruce Trail Club (SBTC) is inviting residents and visitors to get outside this February with a full schedule of guided winter hikes across the region.
From challenging snowshoe treks through forest reserves to relaxing urban walks in Owen Sound, the month’s offerings showcase the variety and accessibility of the Bruce Trail during winter.
Formed in 1962, the SBTC has been working for over 60 years to preserve and protect the Niagara Escarpment while maintaining access via the Bruce Trail—the country’s oldest and longest public footpath.
The club is one of nine regional groups under the Bruce Trail Conservancy and manages the Sydenham section of the trail, which winds through some of the most scenic and ecologically significant terrain in Grey County.
This February, the club’s volunteer leaders are offering hikes for all experience levels, including brisk “Brisk Fridays,” women-led “WINS” hikes, and relaxed snowshoe outings.
Here is the full schedule of hikes:
Friday, January 30 at 9:00 a.m.
Brisk Fridays snowshoe hike of 10 km at a brisk pace in the Rocklyn Creek Management Area.
Wednesday, February 4 at 7:00 p.m.
Evening urban hike of 5 km at a brisk pace through Owen Sound, followed by an opportunity for refreshments.
Saturday, February 7 at 10:00 a.m.
A leisurely 2 km snowshoe hike along the Frank Holley Trail.
Tuesday, February 10 at 1:30 p.m.
A WINS snowshoe hike of 5 km at a medium pace at the West Rocks Management Area.
Friday, February 13 at 9:00 a.m.
Brisk Fridays 9 km snowshoe hike at a brisk pace through Skinner’s Woods Management Area.
Friday, February 20 at 12:45 p.m.
A 3.2 km linear snowshoe hike at a leisurely pace between Lindenwood Road and The Gap Side Trail.
Sunday, February 22 at 1:30 p.m.
A WINS snowshoe hike of 4 km at a medium pace on the Ross McLean Side Trail near Bass Lake.
Friday, February 27 at 9:00 a.m.
Brisk Fridays snowshoe hike of 10.5 km at a brisk pace in the Bayview Escarpment Provincial Nature Reserve.
All hikes are led by experienced volunteers and are dependent on weather conditions. Participants are encouraged to come prepared with appropriate footwear, clothing, water, and snowshoes where required.
For more information about the Sydenham Bruce Trail Club and the history of the trail, visit brucetrail.org. To register for hikes or view updates, go to hikes.brucetrail.org.
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