Blue Mountains

Looping through Sydenham #5 in 9

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Organized Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Hike Leader(s): AnHong MacNeil Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 12.4km

Description

Owen Sound Rail Trail and Keeling Side Trail 5 of 9 hikes Start time: 8:30AM Hikers meet at trailhead at 8:30AM, contact leader to confirm meet up spot.

Glen Huron - Keyhole - the Bluffs

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: 10km

Description

We will park in Glen Huron near Station St and begin hiking west on the Ganaraska Trail to meet up with the white blazed trail at km 26.0. From here we head south heading towards the Nottawasaga Bluffs Conservation Area. After exploring the Keyhole Side Trail, we will loop around and back to the cars via the white blazed trail and the Betty Carter Side Trail. Bring a snack or lunch and water. Parking: Concession 8 South and Station St.

Trout Hollow Trail, Meaford, ON

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): Dick 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: 12km

Description

We will drive to Beautiful Joe Park in Meaford to hike the pretty Trout Hollow Trail. It follows the east bank of the Bighead River upstream for 5 kms to a sideroad and then we return along the west bank. We will hike through woodlands, past historical sites including Trout Hollow where John Muir laid low during the U.S. Civil War, and view wildlife along the river. Bring lunch and water.

Pacific Slope Friendship Trail - Top Down and Back Up!

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.

Hike Leader(s): Hart Fischer Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 14km

Description

We will start the Pacific Slope Trail (Sendero Pacífico) Friendship Trail at the Johnston’s Sideroad parking area at km74.3. We will head south through a high meadow that has magnificent views west across the Cuckoo Valley (you might even see the Penn stocks) and the high edges of the Escarpment. Continuing to km 73.6 we will take the Stew Hilts Side Trail to see the splendiferous waterfall! Check out the exposed Queenston Shale formation, red- gray, and gray-green shales. We are never too far from the sound of falling water as we make steep descents and ascents all the way to km 68.3 (East Back Line). We will then turn around and make our way back UP to the cars! Keep in mind that this hike is challenging and strenuous as the descents are at the beginning of the hike and the steep and continuous ascents are at the end. Bring a snack or lunch and water.

BMBTC Music Hike @ Nottawasaga Lookout

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Organized Hike
Location (Google Maps): From the village of Duntroon, head west along County Road 91 for 5.3Km to Osprey-Clearview Townline. Turn right and head north on Osprey-Clearview Townline for 2.7Km to the Nottawasaga Lookout PNR trailhead. Park along the roadside of Osprey-Clearview Townline. Km 42.5 on the Bruce Trail Guide Edition 30”

Hike Leader(s): Jim Lewis Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 5km

Description

Hike through the Nottawasaga Lookout Nature Reserve and through the woods at your own pace, listening to a variety of musicians along the way. You will be looping around on top of the Escarpment before heading back to the cars. Set your own pace and take in all the beauty of nature combined with the music at this special event for the Bruce Trail.

This event is a fundraiser promoting awareness of the Bruce Trail. Bring your donations for the Bruce Trail as well as a snack and water. For more info or answers to questions contact: Secretary@bmbtc.org