Caledon Hills

Saturday Shorts: Hockleycrest

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Mono 5 Sideroad parking area at km 45.4 on the north side of the road where the Trail crosses. This is east of Airport Road. It is best to aim for arriving around 9:20, so we can start hiking as close to 9:30 am as possible. Thanks! It is a popular meet-up spot for hikers. If the parking lot is full, you can park along Mono 5 Sideroad.

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 5 km

Description

Looking to get out on a Saturday but not give up your whole day? Following the main Bruce Trail and side trails, this Saturday’s hike takes us through Hockleycrest. We will cover our approximately 5 km route at a comfortable pace, which allows for enjoying our time out in nature. Consider bringing sunscreen, insect repellent, hiking shoes/boots, a hat, poles, water, and a snack. There will be a short break. No dogs please. Expect a reminder email one or two days before the hike.

Caledon Hills - Stained Glass Badge Fundraiser – August 20 & 21 and September 3 & 4, 2026

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Cheltenham Badlands Stained Glass E2E Badge
Location (Google Maps): Registered participants will receive more details by email.
August 20 – Meet at the Roadside parking on 4th Line EHS at the entrance to the Pete Beecham Side Trail. 43.976327, -80.026621 (10; no fee). Shuttle to Mono Community Centre, 200 m south of Mono Centre (County Road 8). Park in gravel lot 44.026195, -80.071516 (40; no fee) 18 km
August 21 – Meet at Roadside parking on Coolihans Sideroad east of where the Trail crosses the road. 43.937967, -79.934650 (10; no fee) 20km
September 3 – Meet at Roadside parking along the southwest shoulder of the Willoughby Rd. and Escarpment Sideroad intersection 44.831244, -79.980588 (5; no fee) 18 km
September 4 – Meet at Roadside parking at Boston Mills Rd. just west of the Mississauga Rd. intersection (do not park on driveway – it is private property) 44.750866, -79.951452 (5) 18 km

Hike Leader(s): Joanna Mazur; Karen Buschert Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hour, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 17 to 20 km per day

Description

Caledon Hills Stained Glass Badge Fundraiser End 2 End 

In this series of 4 hikes you will get a chance to finish the Caledon Hills section and  you will be rewarded with the breathtaking views, good company and of course the Cheltenham Badlands Stained Glass E2E Badge: An Iconic Caledon Hills Geological Heritage Landmark. This is a monetized hike – proceeds go to the Caledon Hills Bruce Trail Club to continue to maintain infrastructure along the trail. There are no refunds.

This E2E is intended for strong hikers. We will be hiking at a steady pace with few short breaks and lunch break. Due to the distances involved be sure of your physical ability before signing up for this series. It is expected that everyone keep pace with the person in front of them. Bio breaks are as you need; please let the sweep know and they will wait for you.

Please do not register for this hike unless you can commit to all 4 days. If you need to miss one day, please make it up before this series begins and notify the hike leader as well.

All hikes in this series will include a car shuttle and everyone will take a turn as a shuttle driver. Please have your vehicle passenger-ready with at least 3 to 4 available seat belts. If you have any questions please email Joanna or Karen.

Please bring all snacks/lunch  and at least 2l of water as well as all the other things you require for a long day hike including a first aid kit, bug spray, sunscreen and poles, if you use them.

No dogs. Do not show up unregistered.

Any questions may be directed through contact on this form.
If you cannot make it, please remove yourself from registration.

To cancel your registration, here  is a step by step:
– Sign into your account on the BTC website
– Click on My Hikes under your account
– This will take you to a list of hikes you have registered for
– Scroll down to the appropriate hike and cursor over to the far right hand column under the Action column.
– Click Cancel under the hike you wish to cancel

There are no drop outs. If for some reason you are unable to complete the days’ hike, you will be responsible for finding your way back to your vehicle. Badges will be presented on the last day for all registered for the series. If not, a list of finishers will be sent to the club for mailing out.

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