Blue Mountains

Hockley Valley on the 4th Line - Part 1

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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.

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

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.

Old Baldy

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.

Hike Leader(s): Annette Sandberg 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: 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.

Monument Hill, Ganaraska

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.

Hike Leader(s): David Little Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

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.

Hockley Valley on the 4th Line - Part 2

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.

Hike Leader(s): Hart Fischer 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: 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.

Bayview Escarpment

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.

Hike Leader(s): CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

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.