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 We will begin our hike at km19.1 on the 12th Sideroad in the Beaver Valley section. Hiking south through a deciduous woodlot, we arrive at a small piece of history. The Old Mail Road was a pioneer route into this area and was in use from the 1830’s until the 1850’s. Small parts of it still exist including a small section in this woodlot. The trail continues south to reach Grey Rd 19 and then travels through a BTC property to reach Grey Rd 2. Here, we will retrace our steps back to the cars. Bring water and lunch. Map 25 Edition 30
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 10km
Description Staring at Beaver Valley section km 27.9 we will follow the white blazed trail west toward Duncan Crevice Caves Provincial Nature Reserve. At km 32.6 we will take the Chuck Grant Side Trail to create a loop. This unique and wonderful hike includes a wide variety of terrain, two bridge crossings of Mill Creek, two climbs and descents of the escarpment, all with spectacular views from Metcalfe and Pinnacle Rocks. Optional descents and climbs into the Metcalfe and Duncan Crevices, weather and grip permitting. Bring water and a snack. Map 25 Edition 30
Hosting Club: Blue Mountains Category: Organized 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 We will park on the 6/7 Sideroad of the Blue Mountains section and begin hiking a km 9.1 heading north to the picnic table and return, Fields, forests, beautiful views abound. Bring a snack or lunch and water. Map 22 Edition 30
Hosting Club: Blue Mountains Category: Organized 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: 12.3km
Description We will park the cars at km 34.2 on Conc, 10 South and car shuttle to km 21.9 where we will begin the hike. The trail winds through a mature hardwood bush and passes the Nottawasaga Lookout and Freedom Rock. The trail goes through a pine plantation and follows a series of downhill switchbacks to the river. We will work our way uphill on an angle, climbing gently up a series of natural steps and wooden stairs where there is a viewing platform. Bring a snack or lunch and water. Don’t forget to log your hike! Map 22 Edition 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: 8km
Description We will park at km 46.1 on Prince of Wales Rd. in the Dufferin Hi-Land section. From there we will head to km 49.7 on Cty. Rd. 21 and return. This is a beautiful hike through the Black Bank River area. Bring water and a snack. Map 19 Edition 30
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 5km
Description We will park at km 46.8 on Cty. Rd. 13 in the Beaver Valley section and hike up the escarpment on the white blazed trail to Old Baldy and Mac Kirk Side Trail. This is a lollipop hike. The trail passes lookouts and you can birdwatch for turkey vultures and buteo hawks. Bring water and a snack. Map 26 Edition 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: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing Distance: 5km
Description This 204 acre property features majestic, mature sugar maple trees, a meandering cold water stream, and small pockets of wetlands. 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. The skies above are home to red-shouldered hawks. We will creatively combine Mingay, Maple Leaf and Trout trails to complete a loop-de-loop. 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: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 10km
Description Note: the pace will be a brisk one for the duration of the hike. We will park at km 113.6 on the Euphrasia-St. Vincent Townline in the Beaver Valley section. This in and out hike proceeds west across the height of land that separates the Beaver River Valley and Bighead River Valley. The trail meanders through cultivated fields and hardwood bush with great views to the north. We will stop to enjoy Anthea’s Waterfall before retracing our steps back to the cars. Bring water and a snack. Map 28 Edition 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: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 8.3km
Description We will park on the 2nd Line where we will start the hike. Hiking west across to the 3rd Line and back, we will continue east along the white blazed trail to the Petun Conservation area. Here we meet up with the Petun Side Trail at the top of Osler Bluff and will follow the blue blazed trail to form a loop back to the cars. Bring water and a snack. Map 23 Edition 30
