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Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Blue Mountain Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Horton’s on First St. in Collingwood.
Hike Leader(s): Rosemary Petrie – (705) 293-4444 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 6-8 km
Description
CANCELLED!! Start the year off on the right foot!
This hike starts at the cross country skiers parking lot on County Rd 2.
We will go across the road and onto a traIl marked with BLUE RIBBONS which is for snowshoeing only.
We proceed through woods and some short hills and foot bridges until we enter Mitchell’s Woods.
Then we arrive at the Metcalfe Rock area where we turn around
and retrace our steps to the parking lot.
A very beautiful hike with varied terrain and some great views.
Bring water and a snack.
Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Blue Mountain Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Horton’s on First St. in Collingwood.
Hike Leader(s): Flo Kusiak – (705) 443-8075 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 5-6 km
Description
The Leisurely group will begin the hike at the parking area on 12th Concession A at
km 76.8 in the Beaver Valley section.
We will hike south to km 74.3 and retrace our steps heading north to the cars.
Trail crosses two hay fields, enters a mature hardwood forest and
traverses along a slope to emerge into open farmland.
Bring water and a snack.
Map: 26 Edition 30
Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Blue Mountain Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Horton’s on First St. in Collingwood.
Hike Leader(s): Terry Kimmerly – (705) 351-2494 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 11-12 km
Description
We will begin the hike at the parking area on Johnston’s Sideroad at km 74.3 in the Beaver Valley section.
We will hike south to km 68.3 and retrace our steps heading north to the cars.
Trail climbs a high meadow then east across to Cuckoo Valley and down the Beaver Valley
towards the high eastern edges of the Escarpment.
Bring water and lunch.
Map: 26 Edition 30
Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Blue Mountain Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Horton’s on First St. in Collingwood.
Hike Leader(s): Kelly-Leigh Thomas (519) 501-8170 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 7 km
Description
We will park on 4th Line in the Caledon Hills section, begin at km 55.1 and hike to the Hockley Valley Resort service road.
For the next 1.1km the Trail will traverse the Resort’s ski facilities.
A long descent occurs after the maintenance sheds.
The length is determined by snow and group ability.
Can be 5km before retracing steps, but easily shortened if required.
Bring water and lunch.
Map: 18 Edition 30
Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Blue Mountain Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Horton’s on First St. in Collingwood.
Hike Leader(s): Hart Fischer (705) 606-0507 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 6 km
Description
This is a snowshoe hike.
We will head to a suitable parking area in Craigleith.
Our trails will involve some escarpment climbing, switchbacks and there will be great views.
No matter what it will be a challenging hike.
Bring water and a snack.
Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Blue Mountain Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Horton’s on First St. in Collingwood.
Hike Leader(s): Michael Treuman – (416) 518-0489 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 4-8 km
Description
We will park at km91.9 on Sideroad 16C in the Beaver Valley Section.
We will follow the white blazed trail north to km94.9 and return via the Sligo Side Trail to the cars.
The leisurely hike heads north on the white blazed trail to km92.8 and loops back to the cars via the Sligo Side Trail.
Map: 27 Edition 30
Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Blue Mountain Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Horton’s on First St. in Collingwood.
Hike Leader(s): Michelle Wacker – (705) 730-8481 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 4-8 km
Description
We will park at km91.9 on Sideroad 16C in the Beaver Valley Section.
We will follow the white blazed trail north to km94.9 and return via the Sligo Side Trail to the cars.
The medium paced hike heads north on the white blazed trail to km92.8 and loops back to the cars via the Sligo Side Trail. This is a faster pace than the leisure group. Make sure you have signed up in appropriate group.
Map: 27 Edition 30
Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Blue Mountain Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Horton’s on First St. in Collingwood.
Hike Leader(s): Rosemary Petrie – (705) 293-4444 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 5 km
Description
We will head to Loree Forest and proceed with a two hour snowshoe hike by moonlight.
Leader and sweep will guide you with a headlamp through a beautiful moonlit forest loop.
The very first full moon of the year is known in many cultures as the Full Wolf Moon, which is appropriate
because wolves are much louder and more noticeable in January, which is when breeding season begins.
Badge available after the hike for $10.00.</strong
Map: 24 Edition 30
Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Blue Mountain Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Horton’s on First St. in Collingwood.
Hike Leader(s): Hart Fischer (705) 606-0507 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 10 km
Description
We will proceed to parking on 33/34 Sideroad Nottawasaga to begin a partial loop hike of the
Pretty River Valley Main Trail, Pretty River Side Trail and the John Haigh Side Trail.
While there are some steep ascents and descents that make this a challenging hike, the views are great and worth the effort.
Snowshoes and poles are a must to make the hike easier.
Bring lunch and beverages.
Map: 23 Edition 30
Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Blue Mountain Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Horton’s on First St. in Collingwood.
Hike Leader(s): Flo Kusiak – (705) 443-8075 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 5 km
Description
This 204 acre property features majestic, mature sugar maple trees and a meandering cold water stream.
This lush Niagara Escarpment forest is home to a variety of rare and at-risk species.
The sounds of hairy and pileated woodpeckers echo through the trees.
We will creatively combine Mingay, Maple Leaf and Trout trails to complete a loop-de-loop.
Bring water and a snack.
Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Blue Mountain Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Horton’s on First St. in Collingwood.
Hike Leader(s): Hart Fischer (705) 606-0507 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Description
We will drive to the junction of the 2nd Line and the 6th Sideroad, then commence a loop hike
through the upper level of the Pretty River Valley Provincial Park.
Following the John Haigh Side Trail, we will snowshoe south to join the white blazed trail, then head north to km 52.6.
From here we proceed west to the cars.
Bring water and a snack.
Map: 23 Edition 30
Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Blue Mountain Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Horton’s on First St. in Collingwood.
Hike Leader(s): Dick Edwards – (705) 445-5849 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 12 km
Description
We will park at km 27.9 and follow the white blazed trail to the Chuck Grant Side Trail at km 32.6.
We will then loop around on the Side Trail and rejoin the white blazed trail back.
Enjoy the spectacular scenery and deep valleys!
This will be a workout!!
Bring water and a snack.
Map: 25 Edition 30
Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Blue Mountain Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Horton’s on First St. in Collingwood.
Hike Leader(s): Bob Moenck – (705) 441-7893 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 5 km
Description
We will drive via Grey Rd 119 to the end of the 6th Line in the Beaver Valley Section.
We will hike along the Bruce Trail to km 11.3 where it joins up with the Margaret Paull Side Trail.
We will follow the blue blazed trail back to the white blazed trail, then return to the cars.
Bring water and a snack.
Map: 24 Edition 30