Caledon Hills

Crawford Forestry Tract and Yaremko Ridley Park Trail

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Iroquoia Section – Map 10; roadside parking on Twiss Rd. north of Derry Rd.

Hike Leader(s): Doris Harper 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 – 13 km depending on trail conditions

Description

From roadside parking on Twiss Rd. we will first hike south through the Yaremko Ridley park  as far as Derry Rd. and return. We will then hike the Crawford Forestry Tract to Guelph Line and return. Depending on trail , weather conditions, and time, we can hike into Crawford Lake, hike the boardwalk around the Lake and return. Distance – 10 km; adding in hiking into Crawford Lake – 13 km.

Bring water, snacks/lunch, poles(optional), icers recommended! Dress for the  weather conditions.

Carpooling if possible is recommended as there is limited parking on Twiss Rd.  Consider wearing a mask if carpooling.

Culham Trail - Streetsville

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Vic Johnston Community Centre – Church St., Streetsville (Park in the lower lot near ball diamond).
From Hwy 401 come south on Mississauga Rd. Pass Argentia Rd. and, at the next lights, turn left to stay on Mississauga Rd. Follow 3 km into Streetsville (where Mississauga Rd. becomes Queen St.) and turn left on Church St. OR,
From QEW or Hwy 403 come north on Erin Mills Pkwy, then – just south of Erin Mills Town Centre Mall – turn right on Eglinton, then left at lights on to Mississauga Rd. Follow for 2 km to right turn at Church St.
If you get lost phone Peter’s cell 905-301-4091

Hike Leader(s): Peter Leeney Date: November 16, 2021
GPS Location: 43.5800, -79.70878

Hike Leader(s): Peter Leeney Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 8 km

Description

We will walk north along the Credit River for 4 km and then return by the same route.

Scotsdale Farm, Map 13

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Scotsdale Farm parking lot.
From Highway 401 go north on Trafalgar Rd. until it merges with Highway 7, turn left on Highway 7, after about 4 km Trafalgar Rd. will branch-out to the right, take Trafalgar Rd., entrance to Scotsdale Farm is on the right after about 1.5 km. An unpaved road leads to the parking on the left.

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: 13 km

Description

Will go on main Bruce Trail and side trails in Scotsdale and Silver Creek Conservation Area, Duff Pit, Reservoir, Trafalgar, Maureen Smith and parts of Bennett Heritage in a loop.
Bring water, snack and if prefer a warm drink.
Recommend poles, gaiters and icers.
Dress according to weather, in layers.

My contact # 416-566-0503

Terra Cotta / Last Tuesday of 2022

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Winston Churchill Blvd. intersection with Caledon Trail-way.
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 on either side of the road.

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: 13 km

Description

Come and join the last Tuesday hike of the year and enjoy wandering through our favourite forest trails.
Will hike Terra Cotta Side Trail and the main Bruce Trail.
Bring water, snack, a hot drink is recommended.
Poles, gaiters and cleats are necessary to steer through the snow, weather depending.
Dress in layers.
Optional after hike stop at Higher Ground Café.
Phone contact for the day of hike: 416-566-0503