Caledon Hills

Cancelled - Crawford Lake and Forestry Tract

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot of Scout Camp Manitou, 7484 Twiss Road opposite BT km 102.6, Iroquoia section, map 11.
Directions via Hwy 401 exit 312 (Guelph Line): From westbound, first go left (south) on Guelph Line. Then from westbound or eastbound, turn right (west) on Reid Sideroad 1.4 km, left (south) on Twiss Rd. 5.0 km to Camp Manitou gate on right, 250 m to camp parking lot.
Directions from QEW/403: Take Guelph Line north 14.8 km, turn left (west) on Derry Rd. (Halton Rd. 7) 1.5 km, then right (north) on Twiss Rd. 2.0 km to Camp Manitou gate on left, 250 m to camp parking lot.
NOTE RE PARKING LOT: If you arrive before 9:00, the camp gate may not yet be open. In this case, park on one side of the driveway until the ranger arrives, NOT blocking the ranger’s access.
Hike Leader(s): Bill McDonald, 519-489-0485 (cell 226-600-4280) Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 14 km loop

Description

We’ll follow the main trail north through Crawford Forestry Tract, along the escarpment edge overlooking Nassagaweya Canyon to km 108.5, then south on the Crawford Lake Side Trail to the boardwalk for lunch. Finally, we will continue south to the cars. NOTE Rocky portions: Hiking boots are strongly recommended and poles will be valuable.
Afterwards: refreshment/pub stop.
No dogs, please.

Cancelled - Hemlock Ridges Nature Walk

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): Hockley Valley – Directions: Airport Road (Dufferin County 18) to Hockley Road, then west on Hockley Road to 5th Line EHS. Turn south on 5th Line to parking lot on left – OR

Hwy 10 to Hockley Road (north of Orangeville), then east to 5th Line EHS, south on 5th Line to parking.
Hike Leader(s): Gary Hall Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 3 km

Description

This first in the Nature Walk series will take place on the BTC’s beautiful Hemlock Ridges property in the Hockley Valley. The walk will cover the main trail, Hemlock Ridges Side Trail, Hockley Heights Side Trail and Glacier Valley Side Trail. Bring binoculars, camera and nature guides in order to identify and record flora and fauna of this nature reserve.

Cancelled - Limehouse, Map 12

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Limehouse ball park, located on Fifth Line south of Sideroad 22, for shuttle to 22 Sideroad parking area.
Hike Leader(s): Barbara Euler (cell phone on day of hike only 416-578-1744) Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 14 km shuttle hike

Description

We will explore 3 side trails in properties owned by the BTC and another in Limehouse Conservation Area while using the Main Trail to connect them. There are opportunities to drop out at approximately 7 km and 9 km.

Cancelled - Splitrock Narrows & Mono Cliffs, Map 19

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Splitrock Narrows parking lot. From Hurontario St. between Orangeville and Primrose, go east on 25th Sideroad to 2nd Line EHS. Turn north and go approximately 1 km to the parking lot on the right.
Hike Leader(s): Barbara Euler (cell phone on day of hike only 416-578-1744) Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 14 km loop hike

Description

We’ll explore the two side trails in the Splitrock Narrows property and several in Mono Cliffs Provincial Park. There should still be lots of spring wildflowers. If you would like a shorter hike (9.5 km), meet us at the junction of 25th Sideroad and 2nd Line EHS at app 10:15.

Cancelled - Tall Timbers, Scarlett and Moule Easement Nature Walk

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot on north side of 5 Sideroad Mono – km. 44.3. Directions: Airport Road north of Mono Mills to 5 Sideroad Mono. Turn east on 5 Sideroad for about 500 metres to parking lot on left (north side of road).
Hike Leader(s): Gary Hall Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 5 km

Description

Enjoy a nature walk on three BTC managed properties: Tall Timbers, Scarlett and the Moule Easement. Bring your binoculars, cameras and nature guides and help identify flora and fauna on these three wooded BTC properties.