Seven Rivers Hike Badge Series – Hike 4

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Pine River Dufferin Hi Land Section Map 20
Parking: new BT parking lot on 15th side Rd just west of Prince of Wales Rd.

Hike Leader(s): Tristan Goguen and Pat Foley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: Short Hike 8.63 Longer hike 12.45

Description

Today we will hike south bound on the main trail from the parking are to where the main trail intersects with the Pine River Valley Side Trail. We will hike the Pine River Valley side trail to the second intersection with the Carl Alexander Side Trail. Take the Carl Alexander Side Trail back to the Pine River Valley Side trail then proceed back to the main trail.   From there we will hike south bound to the Bell Look out side Trail, enjoy the view then return to the main trail to continue hiking south bound past the Pine River Fishing area and then along the river . We will the cross River Road and pick up the Kilgore side Trail on the north side and return to the main trail and the parking lot.  Total distance  to this point is approximately 8.63 Km. For enthusiasts we can continue north bound on Prince of Wales Rd from the parking are to the intersection with  the Melodonna Side Trail. From there we will follow the side trail back to the main trail  and return to the cars. With the added distance the total would be 12.45 km.

Please be prepared for the weather, we will hike rain or shine.  Ensure you have enough water,lunch and snacks, sunscreen and bug repellent.  Hats and sunglasses are recommended as are poles and sturdy shoes.

For those wishing to earn their 7 Rivers - complete all 7 hikes, badges will be available on the last day from the hike leaders at a cost of $10 for members and $15 for non members.

Anyone completing make-up hikes may log their hikes and apply directly to the Dufferin Highlands BT Club  for the badge.