Hosting Club: Blue Mountains Category: Register on-line or sign-in morning of hike Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 8km
Description We will head to Dunedin Valley Nature Preserve parking on 6/7 Sideroad at Conc. 10. Following the white blazed trail south on Conc. 10, we enter the nature preserve on the east side. This area covers mixed terrain and provides a chance to experience a variety of habitats. The trail goes along the banks of a tributary of the Noisy River. After crossing Conc.10, we proceed through some farmers fields to a great view at the bench. We will then return following the road. Bring a snack or lunch and water. Map 21 Ed. 30
Hosting Club: Blue Mountains Category: Register on-line or sign-in morning of hike Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 8.5km
Description We will start at km 27.9 on the 10th Line for an in/out hike past Metcalfe Rock to km 23.8 and then return. Enjoy the lovely views, a magical time in Kolapore! Bring water and a snack.
Hosting Club: Blue Mountains Category: Register on-line or sign-in morning of hike Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 5km
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 white blazed trail to km 11.3 where it joins up with the Margaret Paull Side Trail. We will follow the side trail back to the white blazed trail, then return to the cars. Bring water and a snack. Map 24 Ed. 30
Hosting Club: Blue Mountains Category: Register on-line or sign-in morning of hike Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 10km
Description Hike starts at Km 11.9-km 21.9 (10km) We will park the cars at km 21.9 and car shuttle to km 11.9 to begin the hike. Drumlins, spoon-shaped mounds of glacial sand and gravel, can be seen to the right of the trail (snow permitting). The trail follows several rocky crevices and passes through forests and fields. It meets an old logging road, which it follows across a field and through some wet areas and enters a mature cedar forest with Escarpment cliffs. Bring a snack or lunch and water. Map 22 Ed. 30
Hosting Club: Blue Mountains Category: Register on-line or sign-in morning of hike Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 7km
Description We will park at km 10.6 on 6/7 Sideroad Nottawasaga. This is a lovely snowshoe hike with rolling hills, pretty woods, and fields. We head to km 17.2. Bring a snack or lunch and water. *The 180 km Transcarioca Trail crosses Rio de Janeiro from Barra de Guaratiba to Morro da Urca, at the foot of the Sugar Loaf Mountain. Map 22 Edition 30
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing Distance: 5km
Description Wear your festive colours! Hike this 204 acre property featuring 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 a snack and water.
