Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 12 km
Description This is a car shuttle hike. We will drive to and leave the cars on Station Street in Glen Huron and drive to km 37.4 (BTC parking lot off Cty.Rd. 91) to begin the hike. The trail winds its way through privately owned forest and farmland eventually coming to a viewing platform south of Cty. Rd. 124. The hike continues down into the valley and at km 30.6 we meet up with the Mad River Side Trail. Following the side trail parallel to the Mad River we continue on to the cars. Bring a snack or lunch and water.
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 5 km
Description We will drive via Grey Road 119 to the end of the 6th Line in the Beaver Valley section. We will hike along the white blazed trail to km 11.3 where it joins up with the Margaret Paull Side Trail. We will follow the side trail back to the white blazed trail, then return to the cars. Bring a snack and water.
Hosting Club: Blue Mountains Category: Organized Hike Location (Google Maps): We will carpool to the parking lot on 91near Duntroon. GPS location 44.388871-80.236727. We will visit the Lime Kiln if hikers are interested then proceed north on the main trail which has beautiful views out to the Bay and farmland, especially as the leaves are down. We will also see many interesting rock formations. We will hike north for approx 45 minutes, passing the Wedding Tree, then retrace our steps back to the cars. NOTE: 10AM start time from Tim’s.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 6 km
Description We will meet at Tim Hortons in Collingwood (First Street). We will hike over the Dunes and along the river. The hike is partially on the Ganaraska trail. Bring a snack and water.
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing Distance: 2 hrs
Description We will drive to the Feversham Gorge parking lot south of the bridge on County Road 2. We will hike on the trail under the bridge and through the village of Feversham, cross the bridge then proceed on the Gorge trail. Great views of the Beaver River. The trail continues back to the top of the gorge, returning to the cars. The hike will include historical information. Bring a snack and water.
