Hosting Club: Blue Mountains Category: Cancelled Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood. NOTE: AFTERNOON START TIME
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 6 kms
Description NOTE: AFTERNOON START TIME
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. Perhaps, we will continue on to the John Haigh Side Trail.There will be some hiking on 2nd line to get back to the cars. Bring a snack and water.
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: 5 km
Description We will carpool to the carpark on Cty.Rd. 91 (map 22, km 37.4) and follow the trail north past interesting crevices and amazing views over Georgian Bay. We will pause for a vista at the “wedding tree” before looping back to the road for a peek at the historic Franks Lime Kiln. We will then head south on the trail past more crevices and forest for a look at the huge Walkers Quarry before returning to our cars via a blue side trail. We will have completed a 5 km double loop with lots of nice views.
Hosting Club: Blue Mountains Category: Organized Hike Location (Google Maps): Temporary Closure, check for updates. Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing Distance: About 8k.
Description In and out hike about an hour each way. Enjoy views from the height of land separating the Beaver River Valley from the Bighead River Valley. Meander through cultivated fields and hardwood bush. Wear high boots to cross a few streams. Bring water and a snack.
