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.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 8 km
Description We will park on Sideroad 7B at km 43.5 in the Beaver Valley section. The in/out hike proceeds north on the white blazed trail which winds along the top of the escarpment before descending through a crack to the bottom. We then climb to the top again before descending once more to km 39.3. We get to enjoy it all over again as we retrace our steps back to the cars. Bring a snack or lunch and water.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 5 km
Description The 5km loop snowshoe provides an interesting blend of the scenic and the historic along the river and surrounding woods. There are some steep, but short ascents. The second half of the 19th century saw the area develop into a thriving community, built around the water power of Walter Creek. At the halfway point, we will take in the view of the falls and valley from the observation platform, and then after completing the loop, there will be the option to have lunch at the Inn. Bring a snack or lunch and water. Note: This could be a snowshoe hike or “icers”, depending on the snow conditions.
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing Distance: 6 km
Description CONTACT Hike Leader to get directions for meet-up point. We will park at the side of the road at the Noisy River Provincial Park on County Road 9. We will descend into the park crossing the Noisy River before ascending to Concession 9. At this point, we will turn around and hike back to County Road 9. This 2km stretch will be repeated two more times for a total of 6kms. A very hilly hike. Bring lots of water, snacks and lunch. Purchase your Winter R2R badge online if all three hikes were completed ($10.00).
Hosting Club: Blue Mountains Category: Register on-line or sign-in morning of hike Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 11-12 km
Description We will begin the hike at the parking area on Johnston’s Sideroad at km 74.3 in the Beaver Valley section. We will hike south to km 68.3 and retrace our steps heading north to the cars. Trail climbs a high meadow then east across to Cuckoo Valley and down the Beaver Valley towards the high eastern edges of the escarpment. Bring a snack or lunch and water.
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.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 7.3 km
Description We will park on the 2nd Line where we will start the hike to the Petun Conservation area. Here we meet up with the Petun Side Trail at the top of Osler Bluff and will follow the blue blazed trail to form a loop back to the cars. Bring a snack or lunch and water.
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 12 km
Description CONTACT Hike Leader to get directions for meet-up point. Three steep climbs makes for a very challenging hike. Footing is generally good but we may encounter some spots that are tricky along the way and some road hiking. Terrain includes shale and sandstone. We will include Russ McConnell Side Trail, John Haigh Side Trail and Pretty River Side Trail at some point along the way when you are least expecting it. It is always a strenuous and fulfilling adventure. Bring a snack or lunch and water.
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.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 8 km
Description We will park at km 91.9 on Sideroad 16C in the Beaver Valley section. We will follow the white blazed trail north to km 94.9 and return via the Sligo Side Trail to the cars. The trail meanders through varied wilderness terrain that includes extensive wetlands, a large beaver pond, deciduous forest, spruce and pine plantations and an old forest road. Bring a snack and water.
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.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 12 km
Description An enjoyable snowshoe along the white blazed trail through the upper escarpment, descending to the Standing Rock Side Trail where the trail becomes more challenging and quite the climb. An enjoyable view of Standing Rock in all its magnificence, then up and over icy rock faces and through icy cracks and crevices. Once at the top continue on to close the loop. Take the Franks Kiln Side Trail just before you reach the end of the loop to view a restored lime kiln that was originally built circa 1860.Bring a snack or lunch and water.
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.
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing Distance: 5 km
Description We will drive to the 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 for about an hour before retracing our steps. Bring a snack or lunch and water.
