Blue Mountains

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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. REGISTRATION FOR NON-MEMBERS WILL OPEN 11 MARCH 2025

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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.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Blue Mountains
Category: Stained Glass Badge End to End Fundraiser Hike
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Hike Leader(s): Freddy Wang Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: Varies from 13-22 km

Description

This is a special series of 4 hikes to complete the Blue Mountains section of the Bruce Trail over two weekends.  There is an accomplishment badge, included in the registration fee – which was designed by Joe Borges. The fee goes towards supporting the Blue Mountains Bruce Trail Club, which in turn supports the mission of the Bruce Trail Conservancy, which is: “Preserving a ribbon of wilderness, for everyone, forever.”

For this E2E in 6, we will be following the main trail southbound starting near Swiss Meadows and finishing in Lavender. Please note that you are signing up for the entire series of four hikes as a Group Hike. This series is geared to experienced hikers with the expectation of a 4.0 to 5.0 km/hr pace maintained over the hike distances below.

Day 1 – 17.8 km – The GPS coordinates for this day are provided.

Day 2 – 13.1 km

Day 3 – 22.4 km

Day 4 – 18.6 km

This hike is intended to be at a Brisk pace and through a very hilly section. Please be honest about your degree of physical fitness prior to registration. It is a group hike so it is important you are able to keep pace with the person in front of you.

Hikers will be expected to wear proper hiking footwear and layered clothing. Sufficient snacks, water (preferably warm), hiking poles, and weather-appropriate gear are recommended. Icers (crampons) may be necessary on certain days.

This series will require car shuttling, so you must be willing to drive and be a passenger.

A maximum of 1 of the 4 hikes can be self-completed as a result of scheduling challenges.  You must still complete the distance you have missed.  If you miss more than one but still complete the distances on your own, you may apply for the Blue Mountains Club’s regular or Winter End to End badge.

Please note there are no refunds!

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Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Organized Hike
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Hike Leader(s): Robert Johnston Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 0

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 your BBQ is included. No need to register and pay for this.

If you are a Volunteer for this event your BBQ cost FREE. 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 23.
BBQ will be held Saturday 24 May 1 pm to 5 pm at Highlands Nordic