Blue Mountains

Beaver Valley Geology Hikes Badge Series 2/8 Margaret Paull Side Trail

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

Hike Leader(s): Annette Sandberg Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 4.3 km

Description

Flower ports are created by water that exploits cracks and eventually removes the material between the flowerpot and the main rock face. The water smooths and round the rock of the flowerpot. The flowerpots at Indian Brook were created several thousands of years ago when lake levels were significantly higher than they are today. Great Views of Georgian Bay and the Beaver Valley.
See Hike #1 – August 26 for series description

Six Pack Of Blue – Hike 3 of 6

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Nottawasaga Bluffs parking lot – parking fee

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

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10.1

Description

Please join us for the Six Pack Of Blue! This is an End-to-End of the Blue Mountains section of the Bruce Trail completed in 6 hikes – see below for dates. You can do as many of the six hikes as you wish. Hike distances in this six-hike series range from 8 km to 14.6 km. This is Hike #3. The route is from Nottawasaga Bluffs Parking Lot to Conc 10 road crossing, covering approximately 10.1 km. The pace will be 3–4 km/hour, and all hikers must be able to maintain this speed. The terrain is hilly with uneven, rocky footing. Sturdy hiking footwear is required, and hiking poles are recommended. Please bring water and a snack. Due to limited parking at trailheads, this hike will involve a car shuttle. All hikers are expected to carpool and share the associated costs. Arrive at the meeting location by 8:15 a.m. The car shuttle will depart promptly at 8:30 a.m. Further details will be provided to registered hikers a few days before the hike.

Please refer to each individual hike date as outlined below for specific details of that hike. Register for each hike you plan to attend.

The hikes are on the following dates:

20 June 2026

27 June 2026

12 Sept 2026

19 Sept 2026

26 Sept 2026

17 Oct 2026 

Beaver Valley Geology Hikes Badge Series 3/8 Mill Creek Loop

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

Hike Leader(s): Annette Sandberg Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10.4

Description

The Mill Creek Valley: “Castle Ramparts” at Stop 8 (Pages 63/64) The Manitoulin Dolostone layer of the Niagara Escarpment forms a steep edge along the valley of Mill Creek. Over time the thinly bedded rock breaks away from the cliff face and lies scattered along the slope. Many shell and horn coral fossils can be found in these flat, shingle-like rocks. Note that when leaves are fully out in the summer months the “castle ramparts” may be hard to see.
See Hike #1 – August 26 for series description

Six Pack Of Blue – Hike 4 of 6

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Large parking lot behind 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: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10.8km

Description

Please join us for the Six Pack of Blue—an end-to-end series covering the Blue Mountains section of the Bruce Trail over six hikes. You may participate in as many hikes as you wish; please register for each hike individually. The hike schedule is outlined below.
This is Hike #4. The route is from Conc 10 Crossing to Nottawasaga Lookout (Eagle Cres), covering approximately 10.8 km. The hiking pace will be 3–4 km/hour, and all participants must be able to maintain this pace and keep up with the group. The terrain is hilly with uneven, rocky footing. Proper hiking footwear is required, and hiking poles are recommended. Please bring water and a snack.
This series requires car shuttles, and all hikers are expected to participate as drivers. Please arrive at the meeting location by 8:15 a.m. The car shuttle will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m.
Further details will be provided to registered hikers a few days prior to the hike.
Hike dates:

20 June 2026
27 June 2026
12 Sept 2026
19 Sept 2026
26 Sept 2026
17 Oct 2026

Hike distances range from 8 km to 14.6 km.