Blue Mountains

Blue Mountains E2E #4/4

Hosting Club: Toronto, Blue Mountains
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Meet up location. 320 meters north of km 55.7 a small parking area on the east side of 2nd Line. GPS N44.449741, W80.307524

Hike Leader(s): Ross Estrella Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr), Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Level 3 (Advanced – steep hills and some scrambling over boulders), Rocky
Distance (km): 18.5km

Description

Day 3/4 of BMBTC E2E. Hikers must complete the entire Blue Mountain section to earn and receive their badge upon completion. Missed segment/s must be made up prior to the completion of the last segment to receive your badge. Hikers who are completing their missed section of BMBTC are welcome to join. This segment will pass thru Pretty River Valley Provincial Park and we’ll take the side trail to the Bruce Trail Highest Point. Expect some challenging rolling hills, rocks and underfoot trail but you’ll be rewarded with stunning beauty of the surrounding  landscape.  We’ll be on a moderate to brisk pace. Day hike essentials to bring; lunch/snacks, sufficient liquid hydration of your choice, sun screen, bug spray, head covering for sun protection and dress appropriately for the forecasted weather. As we are in the middle of spring season some section could be muddy/slippery therefore, hiking poles, waterproof hiking shoe and gaiter are strongly recommended. Fifteen minutes early arrival is expected and please make sure your car ready for shuttling. We’ll shuttle to parking area on the north side of County Rd 91, 850 meters west of Concession 10. GPS N44.388871, W80.236727.

Cost of badge is Ten dollars for BTC members and Fifteen dollars for non members.

Birding Hike #3

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Organized Hike
Location (Google Maps): We will meet at Tim’s and carpool to parking on 9/10 Sideroad Nottawasaga south of Nottawasaga Bluffs CA.

Hike Leader(s): Jim Lewis Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 5km

Description

Please join us for this birding hike, led by birding enthusiast Kate Jaczko. We will meet at Tim’s on 1st Street in Collingwood and carpool to Conc 10 Nottawasaga and follow the trail east past a beautiful meadow where Bobolinks nest. We will look for singing males defending their territories. There is a mix of hardwoods, cedars, and a sparkling stream that should provide more birds and spring wildflowers. We will loop back to our cars having completed about a 5 km hike. Bring Your binoculars!
Spaces will be limited to 15 hikers, so please register in advance.