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April | 1 | 2 - Pretty River Valley Spring Flower Hike
9:45 AM-2:00 PM 05/02/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/pretty-river-valley-spring-flower-hike/2023-05-02/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Pretty River Valley Provincial Park – Blue Mountains Section. Roadside parking area, west of km 53.1 on the 6th Sideroad, where the John Haigh Side Trail crosses 6th Line. Map 23. 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: 12 km Description
Spring is arriving and the trails in Pretty River will be lined with Trilliums and other spring flowers. On this hike we will also enjoy great views of Georgian Bay, and hike to the highest elevation point of the Bruce Trail. We will hike the main trail, part of the John Haigh Side Trail, and the Pretty River Side Trail, to form an 11 -12 km loop. Bring, water, snacks, bug spray, sunscreen, poles suggested.
| 3 - Nature Walk in Griffiths Ravine
9:30 AM-12:30 PM 05/03/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/nature-walk-in-griffiths-ravine/2023-05-03/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking on 4th Line EHS at the entrance to the Peter Beecham Side Trail. Take Side Road 5 west from Airport Road to 4th Line E, turn right and go about 1.4 kilometres to roadside parking on the west side at the curve.
Or, take the 4th Line E north from Hockley Road. Go up the hill and around the big curve. Hike Leader(s): Richard Smythe 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 to 5 kms Description
This is a loop walk following the Peter Beecham Side Trail, the Main Trail and the Griffith Ravine Side Trail. It will be slow at times with numerous stops to observe the spring ephemerals, listen to bird songs, and take photos. Bring your binoculars, camera, and cellphone. Apps like Merlin, Seek, and iNaturalist will help identify flora and fauna along the route.
| 4 - Sydenham E2E Hike 4 of 14
9:15 AM-2:00 PM 05/04/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/sydenham-e2e-hike-4-of-14/2023-05-04/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Lindenwood parking area, 500 m west of km 128.4 on the Lindenwood Road. Shuttle to start at Cole’s Sideroad. Hike Leader(s): Nancy Moooney 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 km 139.6 – 128.4, plus 0.9 of side trail, total 12.1 km Description
This hike involves farmland, fields, and forests, logging roads and crevices as we head south through the Lindenwood Management Area.
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7  Prediction Hike 8:30 AM-2:00 PM 05/07/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/prediction-hike/2023-05-07/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Prediction Hike Fundraiser
Location (Google Maps): Whitetail Refuge Nature Reserve a BTC Protected Natural Area
JUST SOUTH OF 754415 Mono Centre Road
Mono Centre, ON Google GPS Coordinates: 44.020487, -80.070738 Directions: From ON-10 turn east onto Dufferin Rd 8/Mono Centre Rd. Drive for approximately 5.0 km. Park on the field on the east side of the road as directed by volunteers. From Airport Road/County Rd 18 turn west onto Dufferin Rd 8/Mono Centre Rd. Drive for 7.5 km. Park on the field on the east side of the road as directed by volunteers. [/if 111] Event Coordinator(s): Sandy Green & Sally Cohen Click here to contact Event Coordinator(s) Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 7 km and 16 km Description
Plan for a fantastic FUN-filled time hiking with family and friends in the northern section of our trail. Choose to complete one of two predetermined hikes, a distance of approximately 7 km or 16km. Be ready to provide a personal ‘to-the-second’ prediction of how long it will take you to complete the distance. Go to http://caledonbrucetrail.ca/hiking/club-badges/prediction-hike-fundraiser-badge/ for specific route directions. Take lots of pictures, but remember NO peeking at time, pace, or distance technology during the hike. Participants hiking the longer distance will start between 8:30 am and 8:45 am and those hiking the shorter distance between 8:45 am and 9:00 am. Light refreshments and beverages will be served at a mid location checkpoint and as part of a celebration at the end. Trail Marshalls will be situated along the trail to help with directions and other concerns. The hikers in each distance category with the closest prediction to their actual time will be awarded a fabulous prize. Everyone will receive a spectacular collectible badge. This year’s new badge will be the final one of the series.
| 8 | 9 - Spllt Rock Narrows plus Mono Cliffs
10:00 AM-2:00 PM 05/09/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/spllt-rock-narrows-plus-mono-cliffs-2/2023-05-09/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Split Rock Narrows parking lot. From Hwy 10, turn east on 25 Sideroad then north on 2nd line EHS. Hike Leader(s): Barbara Euler 416-578-1744 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 11 km Description
Since Mono Cliffs is often very busy, we will start and end our hike outside the boundaries of the provincial park. There is a variety of terrain and viewpoints and we hope to see some spring wildflowers. Lunch at McCarston’s Lake. Visitors and guests welcome.
| 10 | 11 - Sydenham E2E Hike 5 of 14
9:15 AM-2:30 PM 05/11/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/sydenham-e2e-hike-5-of-14/2023-05-11/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at roadside parking west of km 115.5 near the intersection of Indian Acres Road and Gordon Sutherland Parkway. Shuttle to start at Lindenwood parking 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, Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: From km 128.4 to 115.5, total distance 12.9 km. Description
This hike takes us through The Glen Management Area, including a series of crevices and mixed forests.
- Nature Walk – Spring Flowers at Splitrock Narrows
9:30 AM-12:30 PM 05/11/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/nature-walk-spring-flowers-at-splitrock-narrows/2023-05-11/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Bruce Trail parking, 2nd Line EHS at the beginning of the Splitrock Side Trail. Map 19. 755437 2nd Line EHS, Shelburne, ON L0N 1S8. Directions: Located east of Hwy 10, south of Hwy 89 and about 1.3 kms north of 25 Sideroad. Hike Leader(s): Richard Smythe Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: About 3 kms Description
This is a loop walk, guided by Hamish Duthie and Lynn Allen, following the Splitrock Side Trail and the Ralph Tremills Side Trail. It will be slow at times with numerous stops to observe the spring ephemerals, listen to bird songs, and take photos – so bring your binoculars, camera, and cellphone. Bring water and snacks. Good hiking shoes or boots, gaiters and poles are recommended.
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14 | 15 | 16 - Two Loops and Lunch in Beaver Valley
10:30 AM-3:00 PM 05/16/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/two-loops-and-lunch-in-beaver-valley-3/2023-05-16/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Km 13.7 on Map 24. From Shelburne, take Rd. 124 north. Turn left on Grey Rd. 4, then right on Grey Rd. 2. In Ravenna, turn right on Rd. 119, then left to dead end of 6th Line. 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: 14 km Description
We will hike a loop using the Main Trail and the Margaret Paull Side Trail through forest and fields featuring small flowerpots formed by ancient seas and some waterfalls. Then we will drive into Ravenna where we can pick up the famous Country Market sandwiches (or bring your own lunch if you prefer). We’ll drive to the Loree Forest to have our lunch and hike a loop (some options for distance) with beautiful views over Georgian Bay.
| 17 - The Birds of Hemlock Ridges
9:00 AM-12:00 PM 05/17/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/the-birds-of-hemlock-ridges/2023-05-17/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): Hemlock Ridges – 5th Line E Mono just south of Hockley Road 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: 3-4 km. Description
The middle of May is an excellent time to look for migrating birds. On this walk, we will look and listen for signs of bird activity. We’ll see how many species of birds we can discover on the Hemlock Ridges Nature Reserve. Bring binoculars and a camera if you have them. Downloading the Merlin app on your cell phone will greatly enhance your enjoyment of this activity. As an added bonus, enjoy the many species of wild flowers present on Hemlock Ridges.
| 18 | 19 - Biodiversity Spring Nature Walk: Wildflowers PLUS
9:30 AM-12:30 PM 05/19/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/biodiversity-spring-nature-walk-wildflowers-plus/2023-05-19/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): Parking Lot on Mono 5 Sideroad on the north side of the road where the Trail crosses.
43.974055, -79.984988 Directions: From Airport Rd., turn east on Side Rd 5. Drive for 600 meters Hike Leader(s): Susan Atkinson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 5.0 kilometres Description Pique your curiosity about the awakening forest in the Hockleycrest area (Map 18). Bring your binoculars and cellphone. Apps like Merlin, Seek, and iNaturalist will help identify flora and fauna along the route.
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21 | 22 | 23 - Forks of the Credit
9:30 AM-2:30 PM 05/23/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/forks-of-the-credit-15/2023-05-23/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Mississauga Rd. intersection with Elora-Cataract Trailway.
Driving direction: From Highway 401, north on Mississauga Rd., pass through Belfountain village, after crossing Cataract Rd. and Elora-Cataract Trailway, park on either side of the road.
Alternate: North on Highway 410, continue on Highway 10, at Caledon Village, left on Charleston Sideroad (24), left on Mississauga Rd., drive 2 km to the roadside parking. 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 enter Forks of the Credit Conservation Area using the Elora-Cataract Trailway and hike the main Bruce Trail, Mill Pond, Cataract and Dorothy Medhurst Side Trails and parts of conservation trails. Lunch break at a lovely spot on the Credit River, one of the sweet spots on the river.
Bring 2 bottles of water and snack; poles are recommended. Will observe Forest Bathing for 20 minutes during the hike. Distance will be adjusted depending on weather, ie reduced if too warm. Hike leader contact: 416-566-0503
| 24 | 25 - Sydenham E2E Hike 6 of 14
9:15 AM-1:30 PM 05/25/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/sydenham-e2e-hike-6-of-14/2023-05-25/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet in parking lot at Grey-Bruce Tourist Information Office west of km 104.4. Enter from Hwy 6, just north of the junction of Hwys 6 and 21. Shuttle to start at km 115.5. Hike Leader(s): Nancy Mooney 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: From km 115.5 – 104.4 plus a bit of side trail. Total distance 11.5 km. Description
This hike is relatively easy as we leave the Georgian Bluffs area and approach Owen Sound via rail trail and roads. There are some areas with crevices and nice views along the way. Lunch or ice cream after!
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28 | 29 | 30 - Exploring Limehouse – Hole in the Wall, Kilns and Trails
9:30 AM-1:00 PM 05/30/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/exploring-limehouse-hole-in-the-wall-kilns-and-trails/2023-05-30/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Limehouse Conservation Area on Fifth Line near km 20.4 Map 12 Edition 29. From Hwy 401 take Trafalgar Rd. North. At Sideroad 22 turn left and follow 3 km to village of Limehouse. Turn left on Fifth Line and follow south for one km to parking at ball diamonds on your left. 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
Distance: 9.5 km Description
We will hike the main trail and the Black Creek and Todd Bordes Meadowland Side Trails north of Limehouse to 5th Line and back. Along the way we will pass the remains of an old mill on Black Creek, lime kilns, and a restored powder magazine. We will hike along the edge of fields, through forest and meadowland, the highlight being the rock fissures and crevices around the ‘Hole-in-the-Wall’ ladders. We will stop for water breaks along the way and a longer snack / lunch break later in the hike. Bring plenty of water, lunch, sunscreen, and bug repellent. Hiking boots required, please dress appropriately for weather conditions. Please note there is warning about high tick activity in the area, please take precautions – Tick repellent, long pants and sleeves, pants tucked into socks or gators. Hike Leader contact # 416-452-0310 on the day of hike, leave a message or send a text, and I will respond ASAP
| 31 - The Amazing Diversity of Insects
10:00 AM-1:00 PM 05/31/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/the-amazing-diversity-of-insects/2023-05-31/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): Whitetail Refuge Nature Reserve. Meet at the Mono Centre Community Centre, 754483 Mono Centre Road. 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 – 4 km Description
Discover the amazing diversity of insects on the Bruce Trail with entomologist Jim Chaput and learn about these sentinels of our fragile environment. Learn what you can do to help these amazing species.
| June | June | June |
