Blue Mountains

Blue Mountains End to End Fundraiser for the Stained Glass Badge June 6,7,8, 2026

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Blue Mountains
Category: Stained Glass Badge End to End Fundraiser Hike
Location (Google Maps): Registered participants will receive a WhatsApp invitation (optional)which can be used for photo share and other pertinent information.

This is a three day fundraiser ETE for the stained glass badge. You must be able to hike at least 4km an hour with hills and rough terrain.

June 6 – Day 1 – Meet in the parking lot parking lot area located 380 m north of the main trail crossing Pretty River Road (40 car capacity) 44.430927, -80.275390 Shuttle to Maple Lane in Ravenna. Park only on the north side 44.504973, -80.331780 (4 car capacity) 20km
June 7 – Day 2 – Meet in the parking lot parking lot area located 380 m north of the main trail crossing Pretty River Road (40 car capacity) 44.430927, -80.275390 Shuttle to $paid parking lot off of 15/16 Sideroad – accessible only from Concession 10 South. 44.342784, -80.210628 (car capacity 7) 24km
June 8 Day 3 – Meet in front of the Lavender Cemetery on Mulmar Nottawasaga Townline 550 meters east of Lavender Hill Road – do not block cemetery gate. 44.268777, -80.156810 (Car capacity 10) and shuttle to $paid parking lot on 15/16 Sideroad 44.342784, -80.210628 (Car capacity 7) 22.50km.

Parking fees are shared by everyone except the drivers.

Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery and Steep Sections, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 67.50km spread over three days

Description

Everyone who is registered for this hike series will be invited to join an optional WhatsApp which can be used to share photos and other information.  

Distances will be spread over 3 days as equally as possible depending on the parking. Please bring enough food and snacks for a 20km + day of hiking and 2l of water minimum.
Everyone must have a first aid kit in their backpack as well as all the other items you require for a long day hike (poles, rain gear etc)
The registration fee includes the badge, guidance and organization. The fee supports the club’s infrastructure and the mission of “Preserving a ribbon of wilderness for everyone, forever.” There are no refunds.

This series of hikes is intended for hikers who are used to a multi-day distance of 20+km at a steady pace. We will have a short break around 10am and a lunch break. Afternoon break is dependent on expected finishing time. Please do not over estimate your hiking ability.
Participants can make up one of the three days on their own if you have a scheduling conflict. Please try to do this before we get started.
You must be willing to share in the car shuttle to the start of the hike or driving the drivers back at the end of the day. Please have a minimum 4 useable seats including driver’s.  This is a group hike and it is intended that everyone be present on each day.
Please cancel your registration if your plans change so that someone else who may be on the waitlist can take your place. Paid parking on two days to be shared by non-drivers.

All registered hikers will be invited to join a WhatsApp group. This can be used for sharing photos and other items of interest.

Refunds: https://brucetrail.org/paid-hike-refund-policy/

Rosie's Cakewalk

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Organized Hike
Location (Google Maps): Tim Horton’s, First Street, Collingwood

Hike Leader(s): Flo Kusiak Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 4km

Description

This is a 2-hike day. You can choose between the two hikes. This is the easier, shorter hike. We will drive to km 14.1 to park on the 9/10 Sideroad and begin hiking. We will hike north to km 16 and meet the faster, longer hikers at the picnic table. After Cake and a visit, we will retrace our steps and return to our cars. Please bring water and a snack. The Club provides the cake!
Hike registration is preferred but all are welcome to meet at Tim’s.