Blue Mountains

Beaver Valley Geology Hike Badge #8/8 hikes

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Organized Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.

Hike Leader(s): Annette Sandberg Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 5 km

Description

Wodehouse Karst (Northern Route): Barn Foundation on Stone Foundation Side Trail at Stop 6 (Pages 95- 97) Barn Foundations are wonderful places to see many different rock types, including the Escarpment’s Fossil Hill Dolostone layer, which is full of coral and other fossils.

Black Bank

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Tim Horton’s First Street, 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, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 8 km

Description

This will be a shuttle hike. We will drive to and park the cars at 20 Sideroad and Prince of Wales Rd in the Dufferin Hi-Land section. We will then drive to km 49.7 on Cty. Rd. 21 where we will begin the hike. We will follow a steep descent to the Black Bank River then climb out of the valley. After we cross Prince of Wales Rd there is an ascent to the top of the escarpment providing great views over the valley. We have a long gradual descent to the cars at the end of the hike at km 41.7. Bring a snack or lunch and water.

Blue Mountains Stained Glass Fundraiser

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains, Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet in the Snow Drifters parking lot on Pretty River Road, north east of km 46.8, Map 23, Edition 31

Hike Leader(s): Glenda Collings Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Some rocky footing, Some steep sections, Strenuous
Length of Hike: 20.5 km

Description

You are registering for a 4 day series of hikes to earn the Blue Mountains Stained Glass fundraiser badge.  Please dress appropriately for fall weather, which can be cool, cold, rainy or snowy.  It’s a good idea to have your icers in the car, you never know!  Our October hikes should be a showcase of fall colours.  Once the leaves are gone in November we’ll have great views through the bare trees.  Hikers may miss one hike and make it up before Nov. 3 to earn the badge.  See below for the hike schedule, locations and meeting times.  The pace will be medium, a bit slower on the steep hills. All km are from Bruce Trail Guide Edition 31. Please meet 15 minutes before the start time ready to car shuttle. If you have any questions please contact me at beavervalleytrailactivities@gmail.com

October 19 – Hike starts at 8:30 a.m.  Meet at Maple Lane km 67.3, Map 24,  at 8:15 a.m. to shuttle to the Snow Drifters parking lot on Pretty River Road, north east of km 46.8.  We will be hiking across the Escarpment, then through Petun Conservation Area and Pretty River Provincial Park.  Bring your energy for some hill climbing!  Hike length 20.5 km

October 20 – Hike starts at 8:30 a.m.  Meet at 9/10 Sideroad Nottawasaga, km 14.1, Map 21, at 8:15 a.m. to shuttle to Lavender Cemetery, Mulmur-Nottawasaga Townline, km 00.0. We’ll be hiking through Noisy River Provincial Nature Reserve and part of the Transcarioca Friendship Trail.  Hike length 14.7 km

November 2 – Hike starts at 8:30 a.m. Meet at Devil’s Glen Provincial Park off County Road 124, km 29.5, Map 22, at 8:15 a.m. to shuttle to 9/10 Sideroad Nottawasaga, km 14.1.  We’ll be hiking through Nottawasaga Bluffs Conservation Area and Devil’s Glen.  Hike length 15.4 km

November 3 – Hike starts at 8:30 a.m. Meet at the Snow Drifters parking lot on Pretty River Road, north east of km 46.8, Map 23, at 8:15 a.m. to shuttle to Devil’s Glen Provincial Park off County Road 124, km 29.5.  We’ll be hiking through Nottawasaga Lookout Provincial nature Reserve.  Hike length 17.3 km

COVID-19 Precautions Before, During and After your Hike

1. Each hiker joining a Bruce Trail Club organized hike must perform a self-screening check before hiking.
   Find Ontario’s self-assessment tool here: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/
2. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, stay home.

Other Guidelines

1. Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the hike.
2. Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate attire for the weather and the terrain.
   Hiking poles are a good idea in any season, especially if the terrain is rocky or slippery. In winter, snowshoes or icers/crampons are needed when conditions dictate.
   Wearing appropriate clothing and footwear prevents injuries and shows consideration for a safe and positive group hiking experience.
3. Always carry I.D. and your health card.
4. Bring sufficient water and snacks (or lunch if indicated). A minimum of 1L of water is recommended on all hikes, and 3L is recommended for long, challenging hikes in the heat of the summer.
5. Bring sunscreen and insect repellent (for spring and summer hikes).
6. Bring your own first aid kit.
7. Please leave dogs at home.