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  • Iroquoia End-to-End Hike 5 of 10

    Iroquoia End-to-End Hike 5 of 10

    9:30 AM-2:30 PM
    10/05/2023

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    Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
    Category: End-to-End
    Location (Google Maps): Meet at Old Guelph Rd. km 65.8. Shuttle to start at City View 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, Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
    Distance: From 76.9 to 65.8 plus City View Side Trail, 11.4 km. Map 9

    Description

    This is the fifth hike of ten and takes us through Kerncliff Park and Waterdown Woods to Great Falls and a lookout. The hike continues along valley slopes, crosses a bridge then Snake Rd., passes through woods and along an old quarry to then pass through the Highway 6 tunnel to vehicles.

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  • Paid Outing  Fall Colours Club End-to-End

    Fall Colours Club End-to-End

    8:00 AM-3:15 PM
    10/07/2023

    This is a Multi-Day Hike

    You are signing up for the following dates:

    2023-10-07, 2023-10-08, 2023-10-09

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    Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
    Category: End-to-End
    Location (Google Maps): Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi-International Centre, 248305 Side Road 5, Mono, ON L9W 6C3
    GPS Co-ordinates: 43.975421, -79.989252.

    From Airport Road, turn east onto Side Road 5. Drive 270 metres to the entrance of the International Centre on the left. Turn right onto the first gravel road and proceed towards the pagoda-styled building. Park on the shoulder of this circular driveway. Please do not park in the main parking lot near the office. The buildings and facilities of the International Centre are off limits to participants during this Bruce Trail event.

    Meeting Locations for Day 2 and Day 3 are noted in the hike description.

    Hike Leader(s): Sandy Green 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: 72.5 kilometres

    Description

    Make plans to complete the full 72.5 kilometres of the Caledon Hills section over the Thanksgiving long weekend.

    The bus will leave at 8:00 a.m. sharp, each day. Please plan to arrive at least 20 – 30 minutes before the departure time.

    On Saturday, meet at the Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi-International Centre, 248305 Side Road 5, Mono, ON, 43.975421, -79.989252.

    The bus will take participants to the northern end of the Caledon Hills section, at County Rd. 8 and 3rd Line EHS. The group will then hike south, back to the International Centre. Checkpoints are located 11 km, 17 km [Cut-off Time: 1:00 pm], and 26.5 into the hike.

    On Sunday, meet at km 21.0, the north/east corner of Escarpment Side Road and Heart Lake Road. Park on the north side of Escarpment Side Road, well off of the road, 43.859911, -79.947606. 

    The bus will take hikers to km 0.0 on Creditview Road. Participants will then hike back to the meeting place on Escarpment Side Road. 

    Checkpoints are located 9.5 km [Cut-off Time:  11:00] and 21.0 km into the hike.

    On Monday, meet at the Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi-International Centre.

    The bus will take participants to Escarpment Side Road and Heart Lake Road. Everyone will then hike back to the International Centre. 

    Checkpoints are located 7.0 km, 14. km [Cut-off Time:  12:15 pm], and 25.0 km into the hike.

    Please note that on Saturday and Monday, the final checkpoint (the end of the hike) is slightly off the Bruce Trail. There will be signs in place to direct hikers. Also note that the meeting place on Sunday is different than the other two days.

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  • Car Hike Blue Mountains – Devil’s Glen

    Blue Mountains – Devil’s Glen

    10:00 AM-3:00 PM
    10/10/2023

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    Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
    Category: Car Hike
    Location (Google Maps):

    Parking lot at km 31.7 Map 22.Take Hwy 10 North. At Primrose turn left then in 5 km turn right on County Rd. 124. Follow for 30 km. In village of Singhampton turn right and follow #124 for 4 km to Devil’s Glen parking on the right. Leader’s cell phone 905-301-4091.

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

    Pace: Moderate
    Terrain: Hilly
    Distance: 9 km loop

    Description

    This is a loop hike going south from the Devil’s Glen parking lot on the Main Trail to the Mad River Side Trail. We will return on the Mad River Side Trail to the Devil’s Glen parking. Note: Because of a re-route, this hike is about 2 km shorter than in previous years and a bit less hilly.

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  • Iroquoia End-to-End Hike 6 of 10

    Iroquoia End-to-End Hike 6 of 10

    9:30 AM-1:30 PM
    10/12/2023

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    Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
    Category: End-to-End
    Location (Google Maps): Meet at Davidson Blvd. at km 54.9. Shuttle to start at Old Guelph Rd.

    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: From 65.8 to 54.9 plus Davidson Blvd. access trail, 11.0 km. Maps 9, 8.

    Description

    This is the sixth hike of ten and takes us up the escarpment and along the top, through the Royal Botanical Gardens property, past Borer’s Falls and through the conservation area to the Sydenham lookout and views over Hamilton. The trail follows roads and nears the Bruce Trail Conservancy Office and the edge of the Dundas Golf and Country Club.

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  • Car Hike Boyd Conservation park King

    Boyd Conservation park King

    8:15 AM-1:30 PM
    10/14/2023

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    Hosting Club: Toronto, Caledon Hills

    Location (Google Maps): Free parking lot before the park main gate

    Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri, Amir Alemohammad Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Moderate
    Terrain: Variable
    Distance: 14-15 KM

    Description

     

    Some safety procedures during the hike:

    1-Hikers must stay between the leader and the sweep.

    2-Hikers must advise the leader or the sweep if they wish to leave the group.

    3- Hikers must follow the whistle instructions: 1 blast- stay where you are; 2 blasts come to the leader; 3 blasts – come to the leader quickly.

    4-Hike leader may request volunteers to stop at trail intersections, they need to help hikers to the direction the group walk and wait till they see the sweep .

    5-Hikers have to make sure they can  see the persons behind and in front of them.

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  • Nature Seekers – Friends of CHBTC

    Nature Seekers – Friends of CHBTC

    1:00 PM-3:30 PM
    10/15/2023

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    Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
    Category: Nature Walks
    Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Hockley Road Parking Lot: Located on the north side of Hockley Road at the Hockley Road Side Trail. Google Map Coordinates: 43.972857, -80.056330
    Directions: From ON-10, turn east onto Hockley Road/Dufferin County Road 7. Drive for 5 kilometres. The parking lot is on the lefthand side.

    Hike Leader(s): Sandy Green Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
    Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
    Distance: 5.5 km

    Description

    Plan to enjoy the fall colours and good company on this leisurely exploration of a section of the Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve. Our route will take us along the Hockley Road Side Trail, sections of the main Trail, and the Tom East Side Trail. Bring your choice of hydration and snacks. Sturdy footwear is highly recommended.

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  • Exploring the Caledon Rail Trail

    Exploring the Caledon Rail Trail

    10:00 AM-12:00 PM
    10/18/2023

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    Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
    Category: General
    Location (Google Maps): Caledon Rail Trail, 14341 Mississauga Road, Caledon

    Hike Leader(s): Lynn Dobson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
    Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing
    Distance: 8 km

    Description

    This hike will start at the Cheltenham Brickyards parking area (free parking, address and GPS above). We will cross the street from the parking lot and be on the Trans Canada Trail from Mississauga Road to Chinguacousy Road. It will be an out and back, turning around at 4 km. The surface is hard packed; easy walking without any roots, rocks or hills. Hikers can wear running shoes or hiking shoes. The pace is leisurely. There are tree canopy sections and open sections.
    After the hike participants will have the option of gathering at Cheltenham General Store for a coffee or sweet treat.

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  • Nature Seekers – Friends of CHBTC

    Nature Seekers – Friends of CHBTC

    9:30 AM-12:00 PM
    10/19/2023

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    Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
    Category: Nature Walks
    Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Hockley Road Parking Lot: Located on the north side of Hockley Road at the Hockley Road Side Trail. Google Map Coordinates: 43.972857, -80.056330
    Directions: From ON-10, turn east onto Hockley Road/Dufferin County Road 7. Drive for 5 kilometres. The parking lot is on the lefthand side.

    Hike Leader(s): Sandy Green Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
    Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
    Distance: 5.5 km

    Description

    Plan to enjoy the fall colours and good company on this leisurely exploration of a section of the Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve. Our route will take us along the Hockley Road Side Trail, sections of the main Trail, and the Tom East Side Trail. Bring your choice of hydration and snacks. Sturdy footwear is highly recommended.

  • Iroquoia End-to-End Hike 7 of 10

    Iroquoia End-to-End Hike 7 of 10

    9:30 AM-2:30 PM
    10/19/2023

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    Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
    Category: End-to-End
    Location (Google Maps): Meet at Scenic Dr., west of Chateau Crt. at km 40.5. Shuttle to start at Davidson Blvd.

    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, Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
    Distance: From 54.9 – 40.5, plus walk from parking, 14.5 km Map 8.

    Description

    This is the seventh hike of ten and takes us through the Dundas Valley Conservation Area, from Sherman Falls along Ancaster Creek, through a wooded and rocky area, to Tiffany Falls Side Trail, across Highway 403 and through the Iroquoia Heights Conservation Area to parking.

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  • Just For Fun – Friends of CHBTC

    Just For Fun – Friends of CHBTC

    9:00 AM-12:30 PM
    10/22/2023

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    Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
    Category: General
    Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Hockley Road Parking Lot: Located on the north side of Hockley Road at the Hockley Road Side Trail. Google Map Coordinates: 43.972857, -80.056330
    Directions: From ON-10, turn east onto Hockley Road/Dufferin County Road 7. Drive for 5 kilometres. The parking lot is on the lefthand side.

    Hike Leader(s): Sandy Green and Roopa Dindigal 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

    Plan to enjoy the fall colours and explore a section of the Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve. Our route will take us along the Hockley Road Side Trail, sections of the main Trail, and the Glen Cross, Isabel East, and Tom East Side Trails. Bring your choice of hydration and snacks. Sturdy footwear is highly recommended.

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  • Car Hike Dufferin – Honeywood reroute, Black Bank

    Dufferin – Honeywood reroute, Black Bank

    10:00 AM-2:45 AM
    10/24/2023

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    Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
    Category: Car Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Meet at the BTC parking lot at Map 21 km 53.1. Take Hwy 10 north and turn left at Primrose. In 4 km turn right on Road 124. Follow for 15 km to Road 21 (Honeywood) and turn right. In 5 km turn left onto Centre Road. Follow Centre Rd for 4 km to 30 Sideroad. Turn right at 30 Sideroad and go 1.5 km to parking lot at 1st Line EHS. Leader’s phone no. 905-301-4091.

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

    Pace: Moderate
    Terrain: Hilly, Rocky
    Distance: 11 km

    Description

    We will do a car shuffle south to Sideroad 20 and hike back through scenic terrain with striking views to the north-east.

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  • Iroquoia End-to-End Hike 8 of 10

    Iroquoia End-to-End Hike 8 of 10

    9:30 AM-2:30 PM
    10/26/2023

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    Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
    Category: End-to-End
    Location (Google Maps): Meet at Greenhill Ave. at Cortina Cres., km 28.7. Shuttle to start at Scenic Dr.

    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, Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
    Distance: From 40.5 to 28.7, 11.8 km Map 7.

    Description

    This is the eighth hike of ten and the trail begins along the Chedoke Radial Trail through Chedoke Park. It then goes through the woods to the Dundurn steps, the James St. steps, along “the Mountain”, down the Wentworth Steps, across a railway bridge before returning to vehicles.

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  • About the Journey, Not the Destination – Terra Cotta

    About the Journey, Not the Destination – Terra Cotta

    10:00 AM-12:30 PM
    10/30/2023

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    Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
    Category: General
    Location (Google Maps): Parking lot on Boston Mills Road, just west of Mississauga Road intersection.

    Hike Leader(s): Lynn Dobson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
    Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
    Distance: 9 Km

    Description

    We will follow the main trail from the parking lot on Boston Mills Road, to Winston Churchill, turn around there and loop back up Heritage Road to the side trail and ultimately back to the main trail. There are roots, rocky sections, pine plantation, some climbing, mixed forest sections and some meadow. Poles are recommended. Halloween attire highly desired. Follow the witch into the forest. Treats provided at the end of the hike! Who in the group will have the most spirit….time will tell!

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  • Halloween Hike – Crawford Lake Conservation Area & Crawford Forestry Tract & Yaremko-Ridley Park.

    Halloween Hike – Crawford Lake Conservation Area & Crawford Forestry Tract & Yaremko-Ridley Park.

    9:30 AM-1:30 PM
    10/31/2023

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    Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
    Category: Tuesday Hikers
    Location (Google Maps): Crawford Lake Conservation Area; roadside parking on Twiss Rd. by Calcium Pits; km 101.6 Map 11 of the Bruce Trail Reference Guide Edition 31. To access the parking area: From the 401, exit south on to Guelph Line. Turn right onto Conservation Rd., (across from the entrance to Crawford Lake Conservation Area). Turn left (south) onto Twiss Rd. The road side parking area is about 1.2 km down the road just past the side trail marker.

    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: 13 km

    Description

    We will hike the trail through Yaremko -Ridley Park, then Crawford Forestry Tract into Crawford Lake Conservation Area. We will have lunch at Crawford Lake then hike back to the cars. Approximately 13 km.

    It’s Halloween!, so if  you like, wear orange, a costume, share a treat or just enjoy the trail.

    Bring, water, lunch, snacks, poles. Dress for the weather.

    Car pool if you can, parking can be limited.

    Please check email before leaving home. Hike may be cancelled  due to inclement weather.

    If you need to cancel hiking for any reason, please let hike leader know so we don’t wait for you, or wonder where you are. Thanks!

    Doris Harper  519-589-4114,  harpt7c@gmail.com

     

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