Blue Mountains

Blue Mountains E2E (with some km's in Dufferin & BV)

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Caledon Hills, Blue Mountains
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): East side of 2nd Line, Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Area

Hike Leader(s): Heather Murch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hour
Terrain: Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 26.3 km

Description

This is the fourth section in our Cairn to Cairn hike series this fall. Heather Murch and Steven White are co-leading these hikes. Strong hikers are welcome to join for sections or individual hikes, but will need to register for each end to end section series. This series of hikes are 20-26 kms per day and due to parking or hike length, some hikes cover more than one section.

We meet at 7:30 – hikers should be ready to shuttle at that time. We will take turns and everyone is expected to participate in the shuttling. Any parking costs will be shared.
There is another End to End hike series posted by Steve for those who want to hike and receive a special Stained Glass badge.
Hikers should wear layered clothing, bring rainwear, poles, hiking boots, hat, water, snacks, lunch, bug spray, sunblock and be prepared for changing weather this time of year.
Hiking itinerary with parking coordinates will be emailed to registered hikers.

Blue Mountains Stained Glass End 2 End (Oct 23,28,29,30)

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Caledon Hills, Blue Mountains
Category: Stained Glass Badge End to End Fundraiser Hike
Location (Google Maps): East side of 2nd Line, Blue Mountains

Hike Leader(s): Steven White Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 26.3km

Description

This is the fourth section in our Cairn to Cairn hike series this fall. Heather Murch and I are co-leading these hikes. Strong hikers are welcome to join for sections or individual hikes, but will need to register for each end to end section series. This series of hikes are 20-24 kms per day and due to parking or hike length, some hikes cover more than one section.
We meet at 7:30 – hikers should arrive early and be ready to shuttle at that time. We will take turns and everyone is expected to participate in the shuttling. Any parking costs will be shared.
There is another End to End hike series posted by Heather for those who want to hike and not receive this special Stained Glass badge.
Hikers should wear layered clothing, bring rainwear, poles, hiking boots, hat, water, snacks, lunch, bug spray, sunblock and be prepared for changing weather this time of year.
Hiking itinerary with parking coordinates will be emailed to registered hikers.

Duncan Crevice-Pinnacle Rock

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Organized Hike
Location (Google Maps): Tim Hortons Parking Lot, First Street, Collingwood

Hike Leader(s): Frank Higgins Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 11 km

Description

We will carpool to Duncan parking lot on 9th Sideroad at km 33.3 in the
Beaver Valley section. This is a loop hike and we will get fine views from Pinnacle Rock
and Metcalfe Rock. We will hike first along the white blazed trail and then along the
Chuck Grant Sidetrail, eventually returning to the parking lot via the white blazed trail.
Bring water and lunch. Please note: the PACE is Brisk, ensure you are able to maintain
this pace. This hike is not for Leisurely hikers.

Harts Triple Inferno

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

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

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 15 km

Description

Guaranteed to be super challenging and strenuous! Come prepared for a
workout. ONLY for hikers that are experienced in longer distance hikes as well as
managing various terrains. This will be extremely
strenuous. Bring lots of water, snacks and lunch and
maybe even dinner!!

Old Baldy

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Organized Hike
Location (Google Maps): Tim Hortons First Street, Collingwood

Hike Leader(s): Bob Moenck 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

We will drive to and park at km 46.8 on Cty. Rd.13 in the Beaver Valley
section. We begin a long climb with magnificent views of the Beaver Valley before
reaching the top of the Escarpment. We will explore the MacKirk Side Trail and follow
the white blazed trail back to the cars. The trail passes lookouts where you can watch
for turkey vultures and buteo hawks. Bring a snack and water