Blue Mountains

Canada Day Hike

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Organized Hike
Location (Google Maps): Tim Hortons First Street Collingwood

Hike Leader(s): Claire Pearson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: ~5km

Description

We will meet in the parking lot behind Tim Horton’s. From there we will carpool up Grey Road 119 to 6th line where we will begin our loop hike at the entrance of the Margaret Paull Side Trail. This trail exemplifies the beauty of this country with its lush forests, picturesque waterfalls, and incredible flowerpot rock formation. Hiking this is a perfect way to begin your Canada Day celebrations!

Family Lime Kiln Hike

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Organized Hike
Location (Google Maps): Option 1: Meet at Tim Horton’s First Street at 9:00 a.m.
Option 2: Meet at Bruce Trail Parking lot on County Road 91 West at 9:15 a.m. – from Duntroon go West past Concession 10 and the parking lot is located on the North side of County Rd. 91.

Hike Leader(s): Murray Morrison Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 4 Kilometres

Description

This is a family friendly hike. We will be travelling at a very leisurely pace to view Frank’s Lime Kiln and then enjoying the escarpment views as we make our way to the Wedding Tree. The terrain is generally flat with some uneven footing. The hike will begin from the parking lot and go one concession north (Sideroad 26/27 Nottawasaga) and then return to the parking lot on County Road 21. There is a shorter loop of 2 km that is an option for those that do not wish to do the complete route. Afterwards, we will be going to Gordon’s Market & Cafe for complimentary refreshments and pastry arranged by CollingwoodToday Spaces. All are welcome!

RIM 2 RIM Badge Hike #1 Pretty River Rim (First in a series of 3 for the Rim2Rim badge)

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Organized Hike
Location (Google Maps): Snowmobiler’s Lot at Pretty River Provincial Park.
549949 Pretty River Rd, Nottawa, ON L0M 1P0

Hike Leader(s): Rob Johnston Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 18.5

Description

This is the first of three the Rim-To-Rim hikes required for the Blue Mountain Rim-To-Rim badge. Each of these hikes starts at the bottom of a river valley, hikes up one side and back, then up the other side of the valley and back. As such these are very hilly and strenuous.

About 18.5 km with almost 810 m elevation gain.

Meet at Trailhead. Park your car in the large Ontario Parks Lower Pretty River lot [44.430983, -80.275474]. Do not park along Pretty River Road as it is a strictly enforced no parking zone. Proceed north on the white blazed trail up the escarpment to the blue blazed side trail – John Haigh Side Trail. Proceed west past the highest point on the Bruce Trail. Continue until you reach the intersection of the 2nd line and 6th Sideroad. Retrace your steps back to the parking lot. Have a break. Proceed east along the white blazed trail until you reach the Blue Mtns Clearview Townline. Head south and continue south past Osprey-The Blue Mountains Townline. Follow the white blazed trail until you reach the blue side trail – Standing Rock & Caves Side Trail. Turn west and take the blue blazed side trail through the Singhampton Caves until it rejoins the white blazed trail again. Turn east (left) and follow the white blazed trail which turns west and then north retracing your steps back to the parking lot. Bring lots of snacks, lunch and water. Check the other two Rim-To-Rim hikes in the schedule on 5 Aug 2026 and 29 Aug 2026