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: 11.3km
Description Reconnect with Club members and join us on our Picnic Party hikes to celebrate the coming of SUMMER. Both hikes will meet for lunch and cake at km 14.5 to celebrate good times on the trail and kick off the summer/fall schedule! We will park on 6/7 Sideroad at km 10.6 and hike to the picnic table at km 16.0 and return. We follow the Transcarioca Friendship Trail for part of this hike along the Bruce Trail. We will meet up with Group #2 at km 16.0 at the picnic table to share some delicious cake. Bring lunch and water. We provide the cake!
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: 4km
Description Reconnect with Club members and join us on our Picnic Party hikes to celebrate the coming of SUMMER. Both hikes will meet for lunch and cake at km 14.5 to celebrate good times on the trail and kick off the summer/fall schedule! We will drive to km 14.1 on 9/10 Sideroad and park the cars to begin the hike. We will hike north to km 16 and will meet up with Hike #1 group at the picnic table. After lunch we will retrace our steps back to the cars. Bring lunch and water. We provide the cake!
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.
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: 10km
Description Starting 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.
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.
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: 11km
Description We will park on the 4th Line in the Caledon Hills section. We begin hiking at km 54.3 and hike to km 49.0 (Airport Rd) and return. The trail descends by way of switchback, passes through valleys and climbs the eastern ridge. There are significant hills on this hike. Bring a snack or lunch and water.
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.
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 6km
Description This is a car shuttle hike. A leisurely version will be offered from Franks Kiln parking (BTC parking lot off Cty. Rd. 91) to 10th line. The trail winds its way through privately owned forest and farmland eventually coming out at the cars on 10th line.
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.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 12km
Description This is a car shuttle hike. We will drive to and leave the cars on Station Street in Glen Huron and drive to km 37.4 (BTC parking lot off Cty.Rd. 91) to begin the hike. The trail winds its way through privately owned forest and farmland eventually coming to a viewing platform south of Cty. Rd. 124. The hike continues down into the valley and at km 30.6 we meet up with the Mad River Side Trail. Following the side trail parallel to the Mad River we continue on to the cars. Bring a snack or lunch and water.
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.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing Distance: 7km
Description This has a short shuttle. We will drive from Collingwood to Lions Head (2 hours) and follow Cty. Rd. 9 to km 67.9 at the junction of the Barrow Bay Side Trail which has now become the white blazed trail after printing edition 30. We follow this NEW trail to a very steep descent down the Escarpment to the Georgian Bay shore. We then follow a moderately rugged path just inside the treeline for 2km along an unspoiled rocky shoreline. We then head back up via a steep zig zag among huge boulders until we meet a formerly impassable cliff, now conquered by a spectacular wooden staircase built in 2020 by volunteers from the Peninsula BTC. We will take a moment to appreciate the hard work and beautiful views before continuing on an easy peasy walk to our end point. The trail features cliffs, spectacular lookouts, and dense forests. A long drive home but what a spectacular new section of our fabulous footpath to have experienced. Bring snacks, lunch and water. Available parking: S Shore Rd.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 8km
Description PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Maximum 30 registered hikers for this event. Registered hikers will meet at 49 Silver Creek Dr., Collingwood and will bring a potluck dish to be shared. Bring your own plate, glass and cutlery, chair and beverages. Following the hike we will return to Silver Creek Dr. to enjoy beverages and hors d’oeuvres followed by the potluck. Pre-register by signing up on-line on the BTC calendar. Email the hike leader in advance, no later than Thursday, June 15, 2023 to coordinate what you will bring. We will drive to the Black Ash Creek Side Trail parking lot on the 2nd Line (Parking fee: $10). This will be a hike to recognize and celebrate our Indigenous peoples. We will start on this new side trail and then pick up the white blazed trail in the Petun Conservation Area. We will continue along until we cross the road at the Russ McConnell Side Trail. Following the side trail we reconnect with the white blazed trail taking us around the Escarpment to take in all the views. We will continue on to the John Haigh Side Trail.There will be a little hiking on the road to get back to the cars. Bring water.
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.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 10km
Description We will park on 4th Line at km 55.1 in the Caledon Hills section at the designated parking area. We will hike west along the white blazed trail to 2nd Line EHS and then retrace our steps to the Griffith Ravine Side Trail looping around and back to the cars. The trail covers various types of terrain including hills, valleys, streams, and boardwalks. A portion of the trail traverses the Hockley Valley Resort’s ski and golf facilities. Bring a snack or lunch and water.
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.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 8.5km
Description This is a shuttle hike. We will start the hike at km 35.0 on The Blue Mountains-Euphrasia townline. The hike meanders through some fields, follows Fox Ridge Rd for a short distance to 39.3. The trail then ascends & descends some lovely, scenic, very rocky sections of the escarpment. We follow the escarpment edge with great views over the Beaver Valley, ending at 43.5 on Sideroad 7B. Bring a snack or lunch and water.
