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 We will park on the 4th Line in the Caledon Hills section and beginning at km 54.5, we will hike to km 49.0 (Airport Road) and return. The trail descends by way of switchback, passes through valleys and climbs the eastern ridge. 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, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing Distance: 5 km
Description We park on County Road 13 at km 46.8 and hike up the escarpment on the white blazed trail to Old Baldy and Mac Kirk Side Trail. This is a lollipop hike. Trail passes lookouts and you can birdwatch for turkey vultures and buteo hawks. 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
Description This is a loop trail located near Wasaga Beach. Lots of hills and options to take. This will be an exploration of some new trails to hike. Be prepared to explore the variety within this hike. Bring a snack or lunch and water.
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, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing Distance: 7 km
Description We will park on 4th Line in the Caledon Hills section, begin at km 55.1 and hike to the Hockley Valley Resort service road. For the next 1.1 km the trail will traverse the Resort’s ski facilities. A long descent occurs after the maintenance sheds. The length is determined by group ability. Can be 5km before retracing steps, but easily shortened if required. 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: 13.5
Description CANCELLED This is a loop hike exploring the Lebanon Mountain Friendship Trail, Bayview Escarpment Side Trail and the River Kwai Side Trail. Part of the trail is along the escarpment edge with numerous deep crevices and high cliffs. The views are magnificent which means some steep climbs. 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: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 6 km
Description We will drive to the Black Ash Creek Side Trail parking lot on the 2nd Line (Parking fee: $10). This will be a hike to recognize and celebrate our Indigenous peoples. We will start on this new side trail and then pick up the white blazed trail in the Petun Conservation Area. We will continue along until we cross the road at the Russ McConnell Side Trail. Following the side trail we reconnect with the white blazed trail taking us around the escarpment to take in all the views. We will continue on to the John Haigh Side Trail.There will be a little hiking on the road to get back to the cars. Bring a snack and water.
Description Hike Leader Course with Hike Ontario hosted by BMBTC. There will be 3 parts – two 2 HR zoom meeting sessions and one 2HR on-site practical training (TBD). $60.00 registration fee will be reimbursed to participant if a commitment to lead hikes for BMBTC is confirmed (or another BTC Club). Contact “hike leader” with any questions.
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: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 10 km
Description We will park at km 113.6 on the Euphrasia-St. Vincent Townline in the Beaver Valley section. This in and out hike proceeds west across the height of land that separates the Beaver River Valley and Bighead River Valley. The trail meanders through cultivated fields and hardwood bush with great views to the north. We will stop to enjoy Anthea’s Waterfall before retracing our steps back to the cars. 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: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 10 km
Description We will park at km 113.6 on the Euphrasia-St. Vincent Townline in the Beaver Valley section. This in and out hike proceeds west across the height of land that separates the Beaver River Valley and Bighead River Valley. The trail meanders through cultivated fields and hardwood bush with great views to the north. We will stop to enjoy Anthea’s Waterfall before retracing our steps back to the cars. 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 This 204 acre property features majestic, mature sugar maple trees and a meandering cold water stream. This lush Niagara Escarpment forest is home to a variety of rare and at risk species. The sounds of hairy and pileated woodpeckers echo through the trees. We will creatively combine Mingay, Maple Leaf and Trout trails to complete a loop-de-loop. Bring a snack and water.
