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April | April | April | 1 - Noisy River
9:00 AM 05/01/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/noisy-river/2024-05-01/ Click here for more information or to register 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): Mary-Lynne Chenard 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 km Description
We will park at Lavender Cemetery roadside parking about 0.5 km east of
Lavender Hill Road on Mulmur-Nottawasaga Townline. We begin hiking from the
cemetery over to the start of the Blue Mountains section, up to County Road 9 and
back. This hike offers a variety of terrain as we travel along crevices and through forest
and fields at times following alongside the Noisy River and a beautiful wetland. Bring a
snack or lunch and water.
| 2 | 3 | 4 - Margaret Paull Side Trail Loop
9:00 AM 05/04/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/margaret-paull-side-trail-loop-3/2024-05-04/ Click here for more information or to register 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: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing, 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 main trail, then
return to the cars. Bring a snack or lunch and water.
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5 | 6 | 7 | 8 - Wodehouse Karst
9:00 AM 05/08/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/wodehouse-karst-6/2024-05-08/ Click here for more information or to register 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, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 12 km Description
We will drive to the Wodehouse Karst parking lot on the 7th Line south of Sideroad 7A in the Beaver Valley section. We will hike along the Wodehouse Karst Side Trail to the white blazed trail at km 83.6 and hike south to km 79.5. Here we will meet up with the Valley Crossover Side Trail and hike north to meet up with the Kimberley Side Trail. Continuing north on the Kimberley Side Trail we meet up with the white blazed trail at km 83.1 and retrace our steps back to the cars. Bring a snack or lunch and water.
| 9 | 10 | 11 - DOUBLE Surprise Hike EARLY START
8:00 AM 05/11/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/double-surprise-hike-early-start/2024-05-11/ Click here for more information or to register 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: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: Long Description
This will be a surprise. Guaranteed to be super challenging and
strenuous. Come prepared for a workout. You should be a hiker experienced in longer
distance hikes as well as managing various terrains. Bring lots of water, snacks and
lunch and maybe even dinner.
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12 | 13 | 14 | 15  Car Hike: Blue Mountain E2E 2/3 8:30 AM-3:00 PM 05/15/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-blue-mountain-e2e-2-3/2024-05-15/ Hike open to BTC Members only. This is a Multi-Day HikeYou are signing up for the following dates and times:
2024-05-15 at 08:30 Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto, Blue Mountains
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Map 22- Km 21.9, Nattawasaga Bluffs Conservation Area. Coordinates N 44.342784,W 80.210628 Hike Leader(s): Smadar Junkin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly
Distance: 25 km Description
Second hike in the Blue Mountain E2E series. This is the longest hike of the series. Beautiful, hilly and challenging. Please bring 2litres of water. Follow the Covid 19 protocols. Arrive 15 minutes early. The meeting place parking is a paid parking, everyone is expected to pay thief share of the parking fees. We will shuttle to km 46.8 and hike back.
- Lavender
9:00 AM 05/15/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/lavender-5/2024-05-15/ Click here for more information or to register 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): Allison Thomas 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 km Description
We will park at Lavender Cemetery roadside parking about 0.5 km
east of Lavender Hill Rd. on Mulmur-Nottawasaga Townline. We will hike from
the cemetery over to the start of the Blue Mountains section and continue up to
County Road 9. We will then retrace our steps back to the cars. This hike offers a
variety of terrain, along crevices, through forest, fields and alongside the Noisy
River and a beautiful wetland. Bring a snack or lunch and water.
| 16 - Car Hike: Blue Mountain E2E 3/3
8:30 AM-3:00 AM 05/16/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-blue-mountain-e2e-3-3/2024-05-16/ Hike open to BTC Members only. This is a Multi-Day HikeYou are signing up for the following dates and times:
2024-05-16 at 08:30 Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto, Blue Mountains
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Map # 23- North of km 46.8, 380 meters north of the main trail crossing on Pretty River Rd. Coordinated N 44.430927,W 80.275390 Hike Leader(s): Smadar Junkin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly
Distance: 23 km Description
Hike #3 of 3. Badge day! Beautiful and hilly. This is a brisk pace hike. The pace is expected to be 4 to 4.5 km per hour. Hikers are expected to follow the Covid 19 protocols. Bring 2 litres of water. Aim to get there 15 minutes early. We will shuttle to km 67.3 and walk back.
| 17 | 18 - Eugenia Falls-Hoggs Falls
9:00 AM 05/18/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/eugenia-falls-hoggs-falls-2/2024-05-18/ Click here for more information or to register 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): Bob Moenck Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8 km Description
We will begin the hike at the parking lot at Eugenia Falls, km 60.8. We will
hike south on the white blazed trail to Hoggs Falls Upper Side Trail at km 64.8 and
return. Lovely views of the waterfalls. Bring a snack or lunch and water. Parking $8.
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19 | 20 | 21 | 22 - Boyne Valley
9:00 AM 05/22/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/boyne-valley-6/2024-05-22/ Click here for more information or to register 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
Distance: 14 km Description
We will drive to the parking area on Centre Road, south of the 5
Sideroad, at the edge of the forest in Dufferin Hi-Land section. We will proceed to make
a two loop hike through the Boyne Valley Provincial Park. The hike will include great
views from Murphy’s Pinnacle. Bring a snack or lunch and water.
| 23 | 24 | 25  Blue Mountains Annual End to End-TWO DAY EVENT. 6:30 AM-6:30 PM 05/25/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/blue-mountains-annual-end-to-end-two-day-event-2/2024-05-25/ This is a Multi-Day HikeYou are signing up for the following dates and times:
2024-05-25 at 06:30
2024-05-26 at 06:30 Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet/park at Highlands Nordic Duntroon Ontario Hike Leader(s): Paul Swindall Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 69 km -Day 1: 37km Day 2: 32km Description Join us this spring for the Blue Mountains Bruce Trail Club annual End-to-End hike event. This 2 Day Hike is for those hikers keen on a great big challenge You will wind your way through the beautiful and varied terrain of the Blue Mountains Club trails. Enjoy the early signs of nature awakening at this time of the year, the beautiful vistas and the rugged escarpment. You will cover the 69 km distance of our section which runs from Lavender to Swiss Meadows. Checkpoint stations will be offered approximately every 10 kms offering snacks, water refill and assistance along the way. A BBQ at Highlands Nordic is included at the end of Saturday Hike commencing at 2:00 pm. Hike details will be emailed to participants shortly after registration is received. Note, this event consists of longer distances and is generally not suitable for beginning hikers. - Blue Mountains THREE DAY End to End – THREE DAY EVENT
7:00 AM-6:30 PM 05/25/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/blue-mountains-three-day-end-to-end-three-day-event/2024-05-25/ This is a Multi-Day HikeYou are signing up for the following dates and times:
2024-05-25 at 07:00
2024-05-26 at 07:00
2024-05-27 at 07:00 Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Day 1 Parking/Meeting location is at Nottawasaga Bluffs Conservation Area. Day 2 & 3 parking will be near Pretty River Valley Provincial Park. Details will follow after registration Hike Leader(s): Robert Johnston Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 67 km Description Join us this spring for the Blue Mountains Bruce Trail Club THREE DAY End-to-End hike event. This 3 Day hike is for those hikers wanting to complete our section over three days. Approximate Daily Hike Lengths: Day 1–22Km, Day 2–20Km, Day 3–25Km. You will wind your way through the beautiful and varied terrain of the Blue Mountains Club trails. Enjoy the early signs of nature awakening at this time of the year, the beautiful vistas and the rugged escarpment. You will cover the 67 km distance of our section which runs from Lavender to Swiss Meadows. Checkpoint stations will be offered approximately every 10 kms with snacks, water refill and assistance. A BBQ is included on the Saturday at the end of the hike day, at Highlands Nordic, and will commence at 2:00 pm. Details will be emailed to participants shortly after registration is received. Note, this event consists of longer distances and is generally not suitable for beginning hikers. - Blue Mountains End to End BBQ ONLY – not just for hikers!
1:00 PM-4:00 PM 05/25/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/blue-mountains-end-to-end-bbq-only-not-just-for-hikers/2024-05-25/ Hike open to BTC Members only. Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Blue Mountains Location (Google Maps): Parking/BBQ location is at Nordic Highlands. 1182 Nottawasaga Rd, Concession 10 N Nottawasaga Rd S, Duntroon, ON L0M 1H0 Hike Leader(s): Helen Stukator Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 1 km Description
We’re firing up the Grill with hot dogs and hamburgers! Blue Mountain Club Members and friends are invited to join in at the E2E BBQ. Come on out to socialize and welcome our hikers in after their first day. Please note if you are registered for either the 2 Day or 3 Day E2E you are already registered for the BBQ. No need to register and pay for this. There is no badge for this event other than the coveted mustard and ketchup stain! Registration will be open until Friday, May 24.
BBQ will be held Saturday 25 May 1 pm to 4 pm at Highlands Nordic
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26 | 27 | 28 | 29 - John Haigh Side Trail – Upper Pretty River
9:00 AM 05/29/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/john-haigh-side-trail-upper-pretty-river/2024-05-29/ Click here for more information or to register 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): Flo Kusiak Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6 km Description
We will drive to the junction of the 2nd Line and the 6th Sideroad, then commence a loop hike through the upper level of the Pretty River Provincial Park. Following the John Haigh Side Trail, we will hike south to join the white blazed trail, then head north to km 52.6. From here we will head west along the 6th Sideroad back to the cars. Bring a snack and water.
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