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June | June | June | June | June | June | 1 - Canada Day Forest Bathing Walk – Nottawasaga Bluffs Loop
10:30 AM-1:30 PM 07/01/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/canada-day-forest-bathing-walk-nottawasaga-bluffs-loop/2023-07-01/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): The walk departs from Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority parking lot at km 21.9 – BTC Ref Guide, Map 22, in the Blue Mountains section. Driving directions: If proceeding north from Primrose, go west on Highway 10 & 89 (combined) to Highway 124, then north (right) on Highway 124 to Singhampton. At Singhampton, turn right following Highway 124 east and in .75 km turn right on Mill Town Rd. and an immediate left on Ewing Rd., turn left on 17/18 Side Road, right on Concession 10 South, left on 15/16 Side Road, parking lot is on your right. (Roads are clearly shown on Map 22.) $10 + HST parking fee – easy to pay ahead – go to Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, click on Recreation, then parking fees, select on-line parking option and click on hotspot website. Hike Leader(s): Janice McClelland Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing Description
A quiet walk west along the Bruce Trail through forest and under the eye of interesting Escarpment cliffs, peacefully crossing streams and then following the Nottawasaga Bluffs Lookout Trail, on and through the magical Keyhole Side Trail to re-join the Main Trail. Lunch break at a lookout point. After lunch we quietly continue through forest on the Main Trail to the Hamilton Brothers Side Trail and return to our start point. Hiking boots necessary for short, steep sections on and around the Keyhole Side Trail. Please bring lunch and water. A fine and humble way to appreciate Canada Day!
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2 - Discovery Badge Series, 3/5 Shuttle Hike
9:00 AM-1:00 PM 07/02/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/discovery-badge-series-3-5-shuttle-hike/2023-07-02/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Mono Community Centre, 754483 Mono Centre Rd, Mono, 44.026195, -80.071516 Directions to Meeting Location: From ON-10 turn east onto Dufferin Rd. 8/Mono Centre Rd. Drive for approximately 6 km. The Community Centre is on the right hand side. From Airport Road/County Rd. 18 turn west onto Dufferin Rd. 8/Mono Centre Rd. Drive for 6.5 km. The Community Centre is on the left hand side. Shuttle to Parking Area – north of km 50.8 on the east side of 5th Line EHS, just south of Hockley Road (43.993572, -80.014057). Hike Leader(s): Sandy Green and Dominique Garceau Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 10.0 km Description THIS HIKE HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. PARTICIPANTS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED REGARDING A NEW DATE. Register individually for one, a few, or all of the five Discovery Badge Series hikes. Participants who complete all five hikes will be eligible to receive a CHBTC Discovery Hike Badge. Hike Three explores main Trail and the Hockley Heights, Glacier Valley, Hemlock Ridge, Springwater and Turnbull Side Trails in the Hockley Valley Area. Bring your choice of hydration and snacks. Hiking boots are highly recommended. See June 18, June 25, July 16, and July 23 for details pertaining to the other hikes in the series. (Note: If you wish to purchase badges, the cost of each badge is $10.00 for BTC members and $15.00 for non-members.)
| 3 | 4 - Mono Cliffs, map 19
9:30 AM-2:30 PM 07/04/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/mono-cliffs-map-19-3/2023-07-04/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Mono Community Centre Parking, just south of Mono Centre.
Driving direction: From Highway 410 go north, continue on Highway 10, pass through Orangeville, continue to Mono Centre Rd. (8), turn right, road will merge with 2nd Line EHS north, parking on the right just before Mono Centre. 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 hike main Bruce Trail, South Outlier, Walter Tovell, McCarston’s Lake and Lookout Side Trails.
Bring water, snack, bug spray and sun protection. Poles recommended.
| 5 | 6 - Sydenham E2E Hike 11 of 14
9:15 AM-3:30 PM 07/06/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/sydenham-e2e-hike-11-of-14/2023-07-06/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Woodford Community Centre parking area at km 41.7. Shuttle to start at km 56.3. 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 km 56.3 to 41.7 plus a bit of side trail, total 15 km. Description
This hike takes us through Bayview Escarpment Nature Reserve offering great views from the edge of the escarpment. We will encounter deep crevices and high cliffs. Heading towards Woodford the trail goes through wooded areas with indicators of early settlements.
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9 | 10 | 11 - Looping through Nottawasaga Bluffs Conservation Area, Blue Mountain Section
9:45 AM-2:00 PM 07/11/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/looping-through-nottawasaga-bluffs-conservation-area-blue-mountain-section/2023-07-11/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Blue Mountain section, Nottawasaga Conservation Area near Singhampton 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: 14 km Description
This will be a shuttle hike. From the parking area on 15/16 Sideroad we will shuttle to the start of the hike on 9/10 Sideroad. We will hike the main trail;( the first part of this trail is part of the Transcarioca Bruce Trail Friendship Trail.) We will hike back into Nottawasaga Bluffs Conservation Area and loop through the Conservation area using the main trail, Nottawasaga Lookout Side Trail, Keyhole Side Trail (this is a unique feature as we will be crawling through a hole in the rock wall), Betty Carter Side Trail and Hamilton Brothers Side Trail; a total of about 14 km. It is possible to shorten this hike, or for hikers to drop out of the hike, by eliminating a loop or side trail. Bring water/beverage of choice, snacks, poles (optional) sunscreen, sun hat. If you need to cancel the hike on the day of the hike, please send a text or call me. Thank you contact info : Doris Harper 519 589 4114 : harpt7c@gmail.com
| 12 | 13 - Sydenham E2E Hike 12 of 14
9:15 AM-2:30 PM 07/13/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/sydenham-e2e-hike-12-of-14/2023-07-13/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Bognar Marsh Conservation Area at km 29.4. Parking fee will be sorted out prior to hike day. Shuttle to start at Woodford Community Centre, km 41.7. 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 41.7 to 29.4, total 12.3 km. Description
With forests, ferns, fossils, and of course crevices, this hike will take us up and down the escarpment to Bognor Marsh Management Area following varied terrain including cart paths and boardwalks.
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16 - Discover Badge Series 4/5 Shuttle Hike
9:00 AM-12:30 PM 07/16/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/discover-badge-series-4-5-shuttle-hike/2023-07-16/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Hockley Road Parking Area – east of km 60.1 (43.972857, -80.056330).
Located on the north side of Hockley Road, approx. 2.5 km east of Hwy 10. Directions to Meeting Location: From ON-10 turn east onto Hockley Road/Dufferin County Road 7 for 5 kilometre. The parking lot is on the left hand side. Shuttle to Parking Area – north of km 50.8 on the east side of 5th Line EHS, just south of
Hockley Road (43.993572, -80.014057). Hike Leader(s): Sandy Green and Dominique Garceau Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 9.5 kilometres Description Register individually for one, a few, or all of the five Discovery Badge Series hikes. Participants who complete all five hikes will be eligible to receive a CHBTC Discovery Badge. Hike Four explores main Trail and the Hemlock Ridge and the Griffith Ravine Side Trails in the Hockley Valley south area. Bring your choice of hydration and snacks. Hiking boots are highly recommended. See June 18, June 25, July 2, and July 23 for details pertaining to the other hikes in the series. (Note: If you wish to purchase badges, the cost of each badge is $10.00 for BTC members and $15.00 for non-members.)
| 17 | 18 - Terra Cotta
9:30 AM-2:00 PM 07/18/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/terra-cotta-9/2023-07-18/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Winston Churchill Blvd., intersection with Caledon Trailway.
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
Will hike Terra Cotta Side Trail and main Bruce Trail. Bring water, snack, poles, sunscreen and bug spray Phone contact for the day of hike: 416-566-0503.
| 19 | 20 - Sydenham E2E Hike 13 of 14
9:15 AM-2:00 PM 07/20/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/sydenham-e2e-hike-13-of-14/2023-07-20/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at roadside parking at km 14.4 on the shoulder of the 2nd Concession S. Shuttle to start at Bognor Marsh Conservation Area, km 29.4. 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 29.4 to 14.4, total 15 km. Description
This hike begins with road walking then a pleasant change through forests and fields for a while before finishing off on the road.
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23 - Discovery Badge Series 5/5 Shuttle Hike
9:00 AM-12:30 PM 07/23/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/discovery-badge-series-5-5-shuttle-hike/2023-07-23/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at roadside parking on the east side of Creditview Rd., immediately north of the Grange Sideroad intersection, 43.791491, -79.975229 Directions for the Meeting Location: From ON-10 turn west onto The Grange Sideroad for 2.3 kilometres. Turn right onto Creditview Road. Shuttle to km 2.8, roadside parking at the turnaround at the north end of Chinguacousy Rd., 43.785429, -79.943325 Hike Leader(s): Sandy Green and Dominique Garceau Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 12.0 km Description Register individually for one, a few, or all of the five Discovery Badge Series hikes. Participants who complete all five hikes will be eligible to receive a CHBTC Discovery Badge. Hike Five explores main Trail, the Badlands, and the Devil’s Pulpit and Ring Kiln Side Trails in the Forks of the Credit area. Bring your choice of hydration and snacks. Hiking boots are highly recommended. See June 18, June 25, July 2, and July 16 for details pertaining to the other hikes in the series. (Note: If you wish to purchase badges, the cost of each badge is $10.00 for BTC members and $15.00 for non-members.)
| 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 - Sydenham E2E Hike 14 of 14
9:15 AM-3:00 PM 07/27/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/sydenham-e2e-hike-14-of-14/2023-07-27/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at km 0.0 in Blantyre off road parking on the east side of Grey Road 12. Shuttle to start at km 14.4 on 2nd Concession S. 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 14.4 to 0.0, total 14.4 km. Description
This is the final hike of the series! We will hike through the Walters Falls and Rocklyn Management Areas through forests, alongside creeks and fields and over boardwalks.
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