Blue Mountains

Dunedin Nature Reserve

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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): 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: 8 km

Description

We will drive to Dunedin Valley Nature Preserve parking on 6/7 Sideroad at Concession 10. Following the white blazed trail south on Concession 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 Concession 10. After crossing Concession 10, we proceed through some farmers fields to a great view at the bench. Continuing across the field and down a hill to County Road 9, we will turn around and retrace our steps back to the cars. Bring a snack or lunch and water.

Black Ash Creek ST Fern Crevice loop

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): Kelly-Leigh Thomas Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8.5 km

Description

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 a snack and water.

Standing Rock-Singhampton Caves

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): Allison Thomas Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 8.5

Description

Oarking at the Lower Pretty Ver parking lot, we will head out along the new reroute trail that will take us over to the Pretty River where we ill follow it to the Clearview Townline. We will ascend this very steep road to the 30/31 sideroad. Entering here we will have another significant climb weaving our way up to Standing Rock Side Trail where the trail becomes challenging up and over icy rock faces and through icy cracks and crevices. Be prepared for a difficult wet or icy climb dependent on the most recent weather conditions. Crampons a must. Snowshoes if weather permits. Once at the top we will close the loop. Bring a snack or lunch and water.
Map: 22/23 Edition 30 Pace: Medium

Nottawasaga Lookout

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): Myra Campbell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

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

Description

We will drive to Blue Mountains/Clearview Townline, north of County 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 to km 39.3. We will then retrace our steps back to the cars. Bring a snack and water.

Winter Version R2R #1 Pretty River Valley

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Register online ONLY
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: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 19.5 km

Description

INTERESTED HIKERS MUST REGISTER ONLINE AND CONTACT THE HIKE LEADER!!!
Parking will be in the Ontario Parks Lower Pretty River lot on Pretty River Road. We will climb the snowmobilers trail until it joins the white blazed trail. We follow this trail to the three lookouts and retrace our steps back to the cars. Hikers may drop out here. Those who wish to continue will follow the Pretty River Road until it meets the white blazed trail and follow this trail up to the Standing Rock and Caves Side Trail. We will climb through the Singhampton caves and return via the white blazed trail back to the cars. Depending on snow conditions this hike can take up to eight hours.COME PREPARED. Bring snowshoes, icers and poles. Bring lots of water, snacks and lunch.