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- 02December 2, 2023
Path of the Petun
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/path-of-the-petun/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Register in person the morning of hike.
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.Hike Leader(s): Annette Sandberg Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6 kmDescription
We will park the most easterly end of the 6th Sideroad. Hike with me on the Path of the Petun and learn about a great battle that was fought between the Iroquois and the Petun at the Petun Village of Etharita, also known as the “St. Jean”. As we hike along the escarpment ridge, we will use our imaginations to see the Battle Ground and what this beautiful area was like in the mid 1600’s. We will then take the Russ McConnell Sidetrail back to our cars. - 06December 6, 2023
Nottwasaga Bluffs Loop
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/nottwasaga-bluffs-loop/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Register in person the morning of hike.
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.Hike Leader(s): Richard Edwards Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6-8 kmDescription
From Tim’s in Collingwood we will proceed to the NVCA parking area at km 21.9 for a 6 to 8 km loop hike. Depending on the weather we may be wearing boots, icers or snowshoes, please come prepared. We will hike west from the start, make the big loop past the Keyhole Side Trail to the lookout and return via either the Betty Carter Side Trail or the Hamilton Bros. Side Trail. We will pass through the newly acquired Maplecross property. A stop for hot soup in Singhampton may be a desirable option. Bring a snack and water. - 09December 9, 2023
Hockley Valley
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Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.Hike Leader(s): Hart Fischer 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 kmDescription
We will park in the parking lot east of km 61.3 on Hockley Valley Road in the Dufferin Hi-Lands section. Starting on the white blazed trail we will climb, climb and climb until we reach the Glen Cross Side Trail. We will take this blue blazed trail and loop around until we connect back up with the white blazed trail. Continuing down we will join the Tom East Side Trail, taking this loop back around to the end of the trail, out and to the cars. Bring a snack or lunch and water. - 13December 13, 2023
Bighead Valley
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/bighead-valley-2/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Register in person the morning of hike.
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.Hike Leader(s): David Little Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10 kmDescription
We will park the cars on 4th Concession S in the Sydenham section and hike west to Massie Forest and return. Trail passes through fields, bush and forest areas. The trail climbs to a high point near Bighead Campsite with views to the south. Bring a snack or lunch and water. - 16December 16, 2023
Loree Forest Loop
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/loree-forest-loop-4/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Register in person the morning of hike.
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.Hike Leader(s): Annette Sandberg Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 5 kmDescription
We will drive to the parking area on the 21st Sideroad at the Loree Forest. This is a circular hike that proceeds north along the access road to the Loree Forest. We then hike east along a forest trail and then west to arrive at the top of the Georgian Peaks ski club. We proceed west to arrive at the start point. There are several views of the Bay along the way. Bring a snack or lunch and water.