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6 - BMBTC Music Hike @ Nottawasaga Bluffs
10:00 AM-3:00 PM 10/06/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/bmbtc-music-hike-nottawasaga-bluffs-special-event-please-refer-to-bmbtc-website-for-upcoming-details/2024-10-06/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Organized Hike
Location (Google Maps): Nottawasaga Bluffs Hike Leader(s): Rob Johnston Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing Description
Everyone’s invited to celebrate our Annual Music Hike and Bruce Trail Day on Sunday, October 6! This year, we are combining our popular Annual Music Hike with Bruce Trail Day. Join us for this FREE event as you explore the Bruce Trail while listening to live music stations along the trail and discover the amazing variety of life along the Niagara Escarpment. Learn about our year-round hiking programs, volunteer opportunities, and what we are doing to preserve a ribbon of wilderness in southern Ontario from Niagara to Tobermory. The event will run from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The hike is self-directed. You can arrive when you want and hike at your own pace. There will be volunteers to help point the way. The first round of musicians will play from 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, and the second round will play from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Everyone is welcome! We invite music lovers, nature lovers, hikers of all levels, and anyone wanting to venture onto the Bruce Trail for the first time, or the hundredth time, to join us. The main trail from the parking lot to the lookout is seasonally accessible for those with reduced mobility. Other trails in the area are challenging with steep inclines and uneven surfaces, including the wonderful Keyhole Sidetrail. On this Bruce Trail Day, we are continuing our celebration of belonging and highlighting that every one of us belongs in this space, no matter our age, ability, race or ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation, or economic or social circumstances. #BruceTrailforAll Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear and bring a water bottle. We also ask that hikers leave their pets at home. Event details will be posted in the coming months. https://bmbtc.org/news/events/
Event to be held Rain or Shine, however rain may impact availability of some musicians. NEW LOCATION: Nottawasaga Bluffs Conservation Area, 8861 Sideroad 15 & 16 Nottawasaga, Clearview Township, ON Directions: Travel south from Collingwood through Duntroon on Simcoe County Road 124. Just before Singhampton, turn left on Mill Town Rd., then immediately left onto Ewing Rd. Follow Ewing to 17/18 Sdrd. and turn left. Stay on the gravel road as it winds into Nottawasaga Concession 10 and then winds to Sideroad 15/16. Watch for the parking lot on your right. We look forward to seeing you at our Annual Music Hike on Bruce Trail Day!
| 7   Blue Mountains Stained Glass series in 4 hikes 9:15 AM-3:00 PM 10/07/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/blue-mountains-stained-glass-series-in-4-hikes/2024-10-07/  Hike open to BTC Members only. This is a Multi-Day HikeYou are signing up for the following dates and times:
2024-10-07 at 09:15
2024-10-08 at 07:45
2024-10-24 at 09:15
2024-10-25 at 07:45 Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto, Blue Mountains
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): On day 1, we’ll meet at the Lavender Cemetery at the end of the Dufferin section. Refer to hike description for meeting locations of the following 3 hikes. Hike Leader(s): Jacquie Van Dyke and Anhong MacNeil Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly, Variable
Distance: 15km Description
Please join Anhong and myself (Jacquie) in hiking the Blue Mountain section over four hikes to earn their stained glass badge. The funds collected for this badge are used to maintain the pledge of “A Ribbon of Wilderness For Everyone”. You will be permitted to miss one hike which must be made up on your own in order to qualify for this special badge. If there is paid parking, we will all share in the cost. Bring 2L of water, snacks and a lunch. Everyone is expected to share equally in the car shuttles, both as a driver and a passenger. Oct. 7 Meet at 9:15 am at 44.268777, -80.156810 Roadside parking on Mulmur-Nottawasaga Townline, 550m east of Lavender Hill Rd, at the cemetery gate. Do not block gate. Hike distance – 15km Oct. 8 Meet at 7:45 am at km 14.1, GPS 44.312310, -80.193602 Accessible only from Con 10 South, roadside parking on the shoulder of 9/10 Sideroad. Hike distance – 18km Oct. 24 Meet at 9:15 am near km 46.8, GPS 44.430927, -80.275390 Parking area located 380m north of the main trail crossing on Pretty River Rd. Hike distance – 15km Oct. 25 Meet at 7:45 am again near km 46.8 Hike distance – 21km. Badge day!!!
| 8 | 9 - John Haigh Side Trail Loop
9:00 AM 10/09/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/john-haigh-side-trail-loop-2/2024-10-09/ Click here for more information or to register 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): Flo Kusiak Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less Distance: 6 km Description
We will drive to the junction of the 2nd Line and the 6th Sideroad and commence a loop hike through the upper level of the Pretty River Valley Provincial Park.
Following the John Haigh Side Trail, we will head south to join the white blazed trail, then head north to km 52.6. From here we proceed west to the cars. Bring water and a snack.
| 10 | 11 | 12 - Geology Hike
9:00 AM-12:30 PM 10/12/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/geology-hike/2024-10-12/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Organized Hike
Location (Google Maps): 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: 7.5 Description
Griersville to Webwood Falls: Erratic boulders at Stop 4 (Page 109) Glacial erratics are rocks picked up by glaciers and transported great distances to be left behind as the glacier melts. These erratic boulders are 1 billion years older than the local sedimentary bedrock, and originally came from the Canadian Shield.
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13 | 14 | 15 | 16 - Beaver Valley Geology Hike Badge #8/8 hikes
8:30 AM 10/16/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/beaver-valley-geology-hike-badge-7-8-hikes/2024-10-16/ Click here for more information or to register 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 9:00 AM 10/16/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/black-bank-5/2024-10-16/ Click here for more information or to register 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.
| 17 | 18 | 19 - Blue Mountains Stained Glass Fundraiser
8:30 AM 10/19/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/blue-mountains-stained-glass-fundraiser/2024-10-19/ This is a Multi-Day HikeYou are signing up for the following dates and times:
2024-10-19 at 08:30
2024-10-20 at 08:30
2024-11-02 at 08:30
2024-11-03 at 08:30 Click here for more information or to register 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 - 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/ - If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, stay home.
Other Guidelines - Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the hike.
- 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. - Always carry I.D. and your health card.
- 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.
- Bring sunscreen and insect repellent (for spring and summer hikes).
- Bring your own first aid kit.
- Please leave dogs at home.
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20 | 21 | 22 | 23 - Blue Mountains E2E (with some km’s in Dufferin & BV)
7:30 AM-2:00 PM 10/23/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/blue-mountains-e2e-with-some-kms-in-dufferin-bv/2024-10-23/ Hike open to BTC Members only. This is a Multi-Day HikeYou are signing up for the following dates and times:
2024-10-23 at 07:30
2024-10-28 at 07:30
2024-10-29 at 07:30
2024-10-30 at 07:30 Click here for more information or to register 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)
7:30 AM 10/23/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/blue-mountains-stained-glass-end-2-end-oct-23282930/2024-10-23/ This is a Multi-Day HikeYou are signing up for the following dates and times:
2024-10-23 at 07:30
2024-10-28 at
2024-10-29 at
2024-10-30 at Click here for more information or to register 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
9:00 AM 10/23/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/duncan-crevice-pinnacle-rock-2/2024-10-23/ Click here for more information or to register 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.
| 24 | 25 | 26 - Harts Triple Inferno
8:00 AM 10/26/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/harts-triple-inferno-2/2024-10-26/ Click here for more information or to register 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
9:00 AM 10/26/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/old-baldy/2024-10-26/ Click here for more information or to register 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
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27 | 28 - Blue Mtn End to End Fundraiser Stained Glass Badge Oct 28, 29, 30
8:30 AM-2:00 AM 10/28/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/blue-mtn-end-to-end-fundraiser-stained-glass-badge-oct-28-29-30/2024-10-28/  This is a Multi-Day HikeYou are signing up for the following dates:
2024-10-28, 2024-10-29, 2024-10-30 Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Blue Mountains
Category: Stained Glass Badge End to End Fundraiser Hike
Location (Google Maps): This is a three day fundraiser ETE for the new stained glass badge. Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 67.50km spread over three days Description
Blue Mtn is the 8th club to introduce a stained glass badge, designed by Joe Borges. Distances will be spread over 3 days as equally as possible depending on the parking. Please bring enough food and snacks for a 20km + day of hiking and 2l of water minimum.
Everyone must have a first aid kit in their backpack.
We will work our way northward. Schedules will be provided to all registered participants.
The registration fee includes the badge and supports the club’s infrastructure and the mission of “Preserving a ribbon of wilderness for everyone, forever.”
Participants can make up one of the three days on their own if you have a scheduling conflict.
There are no refunds.
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