Caledon Hills

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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Winston Churchill Blvd., intersection with Caledon Trailway.
Driving direction: North on Highway 410, continue north on Highway 10, left on King Street, right on Winston Churchill Blvd; drive 1 kilometre to roadside parking close to Caledon Trailway.

Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Shafiq Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 12 km

Description

Will hike Terra Cotta Side Trail and main Bruce Trail. Bring water, snack, poles and bug spray.
Hike Leaders phone contact for the day of hike: 416-566-0503.

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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking on the 4th Line EHS at the entrance to the Peter Beecham Side Trail; km 54.9, Map 18.

Hike Leader(s): Marilyn Ross 416-895-8254 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6 km

Description

Join Marilyn and Joyce on this 2 hour, 6 km hike which is the 8th in the series of hikes for the new “60 for the 60th Anniversary” badge. We will hike west to the 3rd Line EHS and include the Griffith Ravine Side Trail on the return.  Hike one, a few, or all 10 hikes. Join any hike and make up the rest on your own as long as a record is kept of their hikes to submit on completion to obtain their badge. Participants who complete all 10 hikes will be eligible to purchase the “60 for the 60th” badge.
Bring poles, and hydration.

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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Woodend Conservation Area km 13.3 (Map 2). Shuttle to start at DeCew House Heritage Park.

Hike Leader(s): Nancy Mooney Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 29.9 – 13.3 = 16.6 km total

Description

This is the fifth hike of the series and will take us to Brock University and Welland Canal with views of orchards and vineyards.

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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 9:15 at the Parking Lot at 5th Line EHS.
Shuttle to 7th Line just east of Airport Road

Hike Leader(s): Jennie Greenfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 9.33 km

Description

Lots of ups and downs passing through the Philip Gosling Nature Reserve, and the beautiful Hockleycrest property before crossing Airport Road into the Cedar Highlands Nature Reserve, a final climb to Sally’s Pinnacle before descending down the Hockley Heights Side Trail.

43.3 to 51.8  + 0.25 side trails = 9.33 km (Edition 31)

This hike can be logged towards the “60 for 60th Anniversary” badge

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 9:15 am at Innis Lake Rd., north of Finnerty Sideroad, km 31.5. More parking is available on the south shoulder of Finnerty Sideroad, east of Innis Lake Rd. Shuttle to start at Mono 5 Sideroad.

Hike Leader(s): Elizabeth Ganong; Doris Harper; Mohammad Shafiq Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 45.4 – 31.5 = 13.9 km total

Description

This is the third hike in the series and takes us along the Humber River, through Glen Haffy Conservation Area, and into “the Dingle”.

Please be prepared to help with shuttling hikers at the beginning and at the end of the hike. Bring water and snacks. There will be a break. No dogs please.

Participants who complete all 6 hikes with the co-leaders, Doris Harper and Elizabeth Ganong, will be eligible to purchase the 60th Anniversary End to End badge and the 60 for the 60th Anniversary badge from the hike leaders at the end of the 6th hike. Hike one, a few, or all 6 hikes. Join any hike, complete the rest on your own, and record the hikes in a log. Check the CHBTC website for submission details.

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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Bruce Trail parking lot on the east side of the 5th Line East Mono just south of the Hockley Road.

Hike Leader(s): Gary Hall Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10 km

Description

This is a car pool hike. From the meeting point on the 5th Line East Mono, we’ll car pool to the 7th Line parking lot at the Airport Road and 7th Line East Mono. The hike will begin on the Humber Heights property and pass through 12 Bruce Trail properties from Humber Heights to Hemlock Ridges. Along the way, we’ll enjoy this beautiful Ribbon of Wilderness in all its autumn splendor.

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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the start of the Old Baldy Side Trail at the south edge of Kimberley. There is a blue gate on the east side of Grey Rd. 13.

Hike Leader(s): Barbara Euler Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 11.5 km

Description

A steep climb up Old Baldy with great views as we explore the top and then climb back down. Fall colours should be at their peak. We will stop along the trail for lunch.

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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Queenston Heights Park – paid parking, km 0.0 (Map 1). Shuttle to start at Woodend Conservation Area.

Hike Leader(s): Nancy Mooney Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 13.3 – 0.0 = 13.3 km total

Description

This is the last hike in the series!  The trail goes through The Screaming Tunnel, crosses over the QEW on a pedestrian bridge, passes through Fireman’s Park, and ends at the Bruce Trail’s southernmost cairn close to the Niagara River.

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 9:30 am at the parking lot at Mono Community Centre. The centre is located at 754483 Mono Centre Rd. Please park in the gravel surface lot.

Hike Leader(s): Elizabeth Ganong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approximately 9.5 km

Description

Let’s rock it out and explore the geology of Mono Cliffs. (This is a repeat of the geology hike offered on August 29th.) We’ll hike mainly at a leisurely pace over the approximately 9.5 km route as we cover many of the highlights of Mono Cliffs Provincial Park. Dr. Kathy Wallace will provide an introductory-level look at the geology of the park that welcomes your curiosity. Plan on a lunch break at a spectacular look-out, a total time out around four or four and a half hours, and having your way of engaging with the trail expanded. This interactive hike was created for a small group. No dogs please.

Note: This hike was originally scheduled for September 26th.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Caledon Hills
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet and park at the Mono Community Centre (200 m south of Mono Centre (County Road 8)) near the end of the Caledon section, we carpool to km 61.3.

Hike Leader(s): Susan Glofcheskie Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 14 km

Description

Join us for this Caledon E2E in 5 sections.  Sign up for all 5 sections (to be entitled to the badge) or only the ones you are available for.

Please bring 2 litres of water, a snack, bug spray, sunscreen, a personal first-aid kit and appropriate clothing.  Hiking boots/shoes are mandatory and poles are suggested.

Please arrive by 8 am, so we can leave at 8:15 am to shuttle to our starting point.

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Hike open to BTC Members only.

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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 9:15 am at Willoughby Rd. and Escarpment Sideroad, km 15.9. Shuttle to start at Innis Lake Rd.

Hike Leader(s): Elizabeth Ganong; Doris Harper Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 31.5 – 15.9 = 15.6 km total

Description

This is the fourth hike of the series and involves a lot of road walking but with good views toward Lake Ontario and the GTA. The trail takes us along the Paris Moraine and through a tunnel under Hurontario Street.

Please be prepared to help with shuttling hikers at the beginning and at the end of the hike. Bring water and snacks. There will be a break. No dogs please.

Participants who complete all 6 hikes with the co-leaders, Doris Harper and Elizabeth Ganong, will be eligible to purchase the 60th Anniversary End to End badge and the 60 for the 60th Anniversary badge from the hike leaders at the end of the 6th hike. Hike one, a few, or all 6 hikes. Join any hike, complete the rest on your own, and record the hikes in a log. Check the CHBTC website for submission details.

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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Park at Fallbrook Trail / Sideroad 27 (where the Bruce Trail crosses Fallbrook Trail). Do not park near school.
Driving directions: From Highway 401, north on Trafalgar Road, it will merge with Highway 7 – turn left, after about 4 km, turn right on Trafalgar Road (branching out), turn right on Sideroad 27, it will cross 8th Line, continue on Sideroad 27; at junction with Fallbrook Trail, turn right. Roadside parking – north of km 32.3 on the eastern shoulder of Eighth Line at the southernmost intersection with 27 Sideroad.

Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Shafiq Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 12 km

Description

WATCH THE FALL COLOURS:
Will hike Main Bruce Trail and side trails in Silver Creek area, Great Esker, Irwin Quarry and Roberts ST.
– bring water and snack.
– poles recommended.
– Sunscreen and bug spray.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Caledon Hills
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet and park at km 31.7 on Innis Lake Rd, north of Finnerty Sideroad, and we carpool to km 16.1

Hike Leader(s): Susan Glofcheskie Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 16 km

Description

Join us for this Caledon E2E in 5 sections.  Sign up for all 5 sections (to be entitled to the badge) or only the ones you are available for.

Please bring 2 litres of water, a snack, bug spray, sunscreen, a personal first-aid kit and appropriate clothing.  Hiking boots/shoes are mandatory and poles are suggested.

Please arrive by 8 am, so we can leave at 8:15 am to shuttle to our starting point.

Click on the Google link for directions to the meeting place.

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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 9:15 at the Parking Lot at Hockley Road.
Shuttle to 5th Line EHS

Hike Leader(s): Jennie Greenfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 10.0 km

Description

Hike 6 of 7 – Caledon Hills E2E

More ups and downs throughout this hike. A quick ascent via Hockley Heights Side Trail to the main trail, climbing to Dave’s Pinnacle, across 5th Line to enter a former ski area, crossing through Hockley Valley Resort, through open grasslands, and a conifer plantation, then north on 2nd Line EHS to Hockley Road.

51.8 to 61.1  + 0.25 + 0.45 sidetrails = 10.0 km (Edition 31)

This hike can be logged towards the “60 for 60th Anniversary” badge

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 9:15 am at Creditview Rd. north of the Grange Sideroad on the Devils Pulpit Side Trail, southwest of km 5.2. Shuttle to start at Escarpment Sideroad.

Hike Leader(s): Elizabeth Ganong; Doris Harper Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 15.9 – 5.2 + 1.3 of side trail = 12.0 km total

Description

This is the fifth hike of the series and follows the recent trail changes around the Forks of the Credit area.

Please be prepared to help with shuttling hikers at the beginning and at the end of the hike. Bring water and snacks. There will be a break. No dogs please.

Participants who complete all 6 hikes with the co-leaders, Doris Harper and Elizabeth Ganong, will be eligible to purchase the 60th Anniversary End to End badge and the 60 for the 60th Anniversary badge from the hike leaders at the end of the 6th hike. Hike one, a few, or all 6 hikes. Join any hike, complete the rest on your own, and record the hikes in a log. Check the CHBTC website for submission details.

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Caledon Hills, Blue Mountains
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): East side of 2nd Line, Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Area

Hike Leader(s): Heather Murch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hour
Terrain: Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 26.3 km

Description

This is the fourth section in our Cairn to Cairn hike series this fall. Heather Murch and Steven White are co-leading these hikes. Strong hikers are welcome to join for sections or individual hikes, but will need to register for each end to end section series. This series of hikes are 20-26 kms per day and due to parking or hike length, some hikes cover more than one section.

We meet at 7:30 – hikers should be ready to shuttle at that time. We will take turns and everyone is expected to participate in the shuttling. Any parking costs will be shared.
There is another End to End hike series posted by Steve for those who want to hike and receive a special Stained Glass badge.
Hikers should wear layered clothing, bring rainwear, poles, hiking boots, hat, water, snacks, lunch, bug spray, sunblock and be prepared for changing weather this time of year.
Hiking itinerary with parking coordinates will be emailed to registered hikers.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Caledon Hills, Blue Mountains
Category: Stained Glass Badge End to End Fundraiser Hike
Location (Google Maps): East side of 2nd Line, Blue Mountains

Hike Leader(s): Steven White Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 26.3km

Description

This is the fourth section in our Cairn to Cairn hike series this fall. Heather Murch and I are co-leading these hikes. Strong hikers are welcome to join for sections or individual hikes, but will need to register for each end to end section series. This series of hikes are 20-24 kms per day and due to parking or hike length, some hikes cover more than one section.
We meet at 7:30 – hikers should arrive early and be ready to shuttle at that time. We will take turns and everyone is expected to participate in the shuttling. Any parking costs will be shared.
There is another End to End hike series posted by Heather for those who want to hike and not receive this special Stained Glass badge.
Hikers should wear layered clothing, bring rainwear, poles, hiking boots, hat, water, snacks, lunch, bug spray, sunblock and be prepared for changing weather this time of year.
Hiking itinerary with parking coordinates will be emailed to registered hikers.

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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 9:15 am at Hockley Road Parking Lot.
Shuttle to Mono

Hike Leader(s): Jennie Greenfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 12.3 km

Description

Last hike in the Caledon Hills. Through the Whitetail Refuge Nature and Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserves. Up and down hills, over bridges, to Hockley Road.

72.4 – 61.1 + 0.75 + 0.25 side trails = 12.3 km total (Edition 31)

This hike can be logged towards the “60 for 60th Anniversary” badge

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 9:15 am at Boston Mills Road, southwest of km 48.4 in the Toronto Section. Shuttle to start on Creditview Road.

Hike Leader(s): Elizabeth Ganong; Doris Harper Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 5.2 – 0.0 + 1.3 of Side Trail + 2.4 of Toronto = 8.9 km total

Description

This is the last hike of the series and takes us through the Cheltenham Badlands as we make our way to the Toronto Section.

Please be prepared to help with shuttling hikers at the beginning and at the end of the hike. Bring water and snacks. There will be a break. No dogs please. We will have a roadside celebration of the end-to-end as all local venues are closed on Tuesdays.

Participants who complete all 6 hikes with the co-leaders, Doris Harper and Elizabeth Ganong, will be eligible to purchase the 60th Anniversary End to End badge and the 60 for the 60th Anniversary badge from the hike leaders at the end of the 6th hike. Hike one, a few, or all 6 hikes. Join any hike, complete the rest on your own, and record the hikes in a log. Check the CHBTC website for submission details.

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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): 7th Line parking area located off 7th Line, immediately east of Airport Rd.; km 43.3, Map 18.

Hike Leader(s): Marilyn Ross 416-895-8254 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6 km

Description

Join Marilyn, Louise and Joyce on this 2 hour, 6 km hike which is the 9th in the series of hikes for the new “60 for the 60th Anniversary” badge. We will hike south towards Hwy 9 and back. Hike one, a few, or all 10 hikes. Join any hike and make up the rest on your own as long as a record is kept of their hikes to submit on completion to obtain their badge. Participants who complete all 10 hikes will be eligible to purchase the “60 for the 60th” badge.
Bring poles, and hydration.

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Caledon Hills, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking on Prince of Wales Rd.

Hike Leader(s): Heather Murch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hour
Terrain: Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 24.3 km

Description

This is the fifth section in our Cairn to Cairn hike series this fall. Heather Murch and Steven White are co-leading these hikes. Strong hikers are welcome to join for sections or individual hikes, but will need to register for each end to end section series. This series of hikes are 20-24 kms per day and due to parking or hike length, some hikes cover more than one section.

We meet at 7:30 – hikers should be ready to shuttle at that time. We will take turns and everyone is expected to participate in the shuttling. Any parking costs will be shared.
There is another End to End hike series posted by Steven for those who want to hike and receive a special Stained Glass badge.
Hikers should wear layered clothing, bring rainwear, poles, hiking boots, hat, water, snacks, lunch, bug spray, sunblock and be prepared for changing weather this time of year.
Hiking itinerary with parking coordinates will be emailed to registered hikers.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Caledon Hills, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Stained Glass Badge End to End Fundraiser Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking on Prince of Wales Rd

Hike Leader(s): Steven White Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 24.3km

Description

This is the fifth section in our Cairn to Cairn hike series this fall. Heather Murch and I are co-leading these hikes. Strong hikers are welcome to join for sections or individual hikes, but will need to register for each end to end section series. This series of hikes are 20-24 kms per day and due to parking or hike length, some hikes cover more than one section.
We meet at 7:30 – hikers should arrive early and be ready to shuttle at that time. We will take turns and everyone is expected to participate in the shuttling. Any parking costs will be shared.
There is another End to End hike series posted by Heather for those who want to hike and not receive this special Stained Glass badge.
Hikers should wear layered clothing, bring rainwear, poles, hiking boots, hat, water, snacks, lunch, bug spray, sunblock and be prepared for changing weather this time of year.
Hiking itinerary with parking coordinates will be emailed to registered hikers.