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 Please be prepared with icers’s or snowshoes.This is one of our Friendship trails running along BTC trails and other conserved land north of Boyne Valley Provincial Park. We will park at km 29.4 on 1st Line E in the Dufferin Hi-Land section. The 8 km figure eight hike will follow the white blazed trail to km 25.4, looping back to the parking lot via the Oliver Creek Side Trail and the Moss Haven Side Trail. Bring a lunch/snack and water. *The Bibbulmun Track in Western Australia stretches 1,000 km from Kalamunda in the Perth Hills to the historic town of Albany on the south coast.
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: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing Distance: 12km
Description Please be prepared with icers’s or snowshoes. This is a BRISK pace. We will park in the parking lot east of km 61.3 on Hockley Valley Rd. in the Caledon Hills section. Leaving the parking lot on the Hockley Rd Side Trail we hike west and at km 61.3 hike north on the Bruce Trail FriendshipTrail: Jeju-Olle. We will climb, climb and climb until we reach the Glen Cross Side Trail. We will hike this blue blazed side trail and loop around until we connect back up with the white blazed trail retracing our path until intersecting with the Tom East Side Trail. This side trail will take us out and to the cars. This is a challenging hike. Bring water, snacks/lunch.
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: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 5km
Description We will drive to a suitable start point for a hike through the many loop trails off the Eleventh Line, just west of Collingwood. The trails are mostly in the trees and well sheltered. The hike will be about two hours. March’s full moon is commonly called the Full Worm Moon only by Southern Native American tribes. Northern American tribes such as the Shawnee tribe, called it the Sap Moon instead, as a reminder for the tribes that they can begin tapping maple syrup. In general, March’s full moon is known for the beginning of spring and new agricultural cycles. Bring a snack and water. Moonlight Badge available for $10 MEMBERS/ $15 NON-MEMBERS
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: 8-10km
Description We will park in Harrison Park, Owen Sound and start out south on the Palisades Side Trail before taking the white blazed trail to Inglis Falls at km 94.5 of the Sydenham section. After viewing the falls, we will return to the cars via Harrison Park Side Trail. Varied terrain and spectacular falls. Bring snacks and water. Option: Lunch on the way home or at Harrison Park cafe.
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing Distance: 6-12km
Description Please be prepared with icers’s or snowshoes.We will park at the side of the road at the Noisy River Provincial Park on Cty. Rd. 9. We will descend into the park crossing the Noisy River before ascending to Conc. 9 Nottawasaga Rd S. At this point, we will turn around and hike back to Cty. Rd. 9. This 2km stretch will be repeated two more times for a total of 6km. A very hilly hike. There might be an option to extend this hike after the badge requirements are met. Bring lots of water, snacks and lunch. No morning of hike sign-ins. Complete the online form to order your Winter Rim to Rim badge and send in your logged hikes.
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. We will loop through the Dunedin Nature Reserve. This area covers mixed terrain and habitats. The trail follows along the banks of a tributary of the Noisy River in a loop back to Conc.10. After crossing Conc.10, we proceed through some farmers fields to a great view at the bench. Continuing across the field and down a hill to Cty. Rd. 9, we will turn around and retrace our steps back to the cars. 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: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 5km
Description We will follow the white blazed trail through the valley to the Swiss Meadows Side Trail. After hiking the side trail, we will continue on the white blazed trail to explore the beginning of the Beaver Valley section before returning to the cars. Lovely views along the escarpment overlooking the bay. Some poor footing, a variety of terrain with lots of ups and downs. Bring snacks and water.
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 Distance: 5
Description We will drive to the Blue Mountains/Clearview Townline, north of Grey Road 91 and park at Eagle Cres for a hike through the Nottawasaga Lookout Nature Reserve. We will start the hike at km 42.5 and hike through the woods for about an hour before retracing our steps. Bring a snack and water.
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: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, 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: 11km
Description Starting at Glen Huron the trail will immediately climb the escarpment, taking us through a variety of mixed forests to the edge of the Devil’s Glen Provincial Park. We will then encounter multiple switchbacks to descend to the Mad River Side Trail where we will enjoy seeing this river grow as we travel along the river bank to return to our cars. Bring a snack or lunch and water.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 8km
Description We will park on Sideroad 7B at km 43.5 in the Beaver Valley section. The in/out hike proceeds north on the white blazed trail which winds along the top of the escarpment before descending through a crack to the bottom. We then climb to the top again before descending once more to km 39.3. We get to enjoy it all over again as we retrace our steps back to the cars. Bring water and a snack.
Hosting Club: Blue Mountains Category: Experienced hikers ONLY/STRENUOUS Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing Distance: 12km
Description Three steep climbs makes for a very challenging hike. Footing is generally good but we may encounter some spots that are tricky along the way. Some road hiking. Terrain includes shale and sandstone. We will include Russ McConnell Side Trail and John Haigh Side Trail and Pretty River Side Trail at some point along the way when you are least expecting it! It is always a strenuous and fulfilling adventure! Bring water and lunch.
