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July | July | 1  Borers Falls to Clappison Woods and return 9:30 AM-2:30 AM 08/01/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/borers-falls-to-clappison-woods-and-return/2023-08-01/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Rock Chapel Nature Sanctuary parking — Map 9, km 62.0. From Hwy 403 take Hwy 6 north 3 km to Dundas St. Turn left. Follow for 2 km and turn left on Rock Chapel Rd. Follow 1.5 km to PAY parking on left. Hike Leader(s): Peter Leeney Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly
Distance: 14 km Description
From Borer’s Falls we will hike east on the Trail under Hwy 6, through Clappison Woods as far as Snake Rd and then return. Possibly a side trip on the Rockcliffe Side Trail (720 meters). Hike will be shortened if the weather is very hot.
| 2 | 3 - Dufferin Hi-Lands End-2-End Hike 1 of 4
9:15 AM-3:30 PM 08/03/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/dufferin-hi-lands-end-2-end-hike-1-of-4/2023-08-03/ 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 41.7 on Prince of Wales Rd. Shuttle to parking at Lavender Cemetery, km 55.7. 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 56.3 – 41.7, total distance 14.6 km. Description
This is the first hike of four and takes us from the village of Lavender through fields, a pine plantation, following fence lines, in and out of the Black Bank ravine and through pasture.
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6 | 7 | 8 - Silver Creek, Map 13
9:30 AM-2:30 PM 08/08/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/silver-creek-map-13-2/2023-08-08/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Park at Fallbrook Trail / Sideroad 27 (where the Bruce Trail crosses Fallbrook Trail). Do not park near school.
Driving directions: From Highway 401, north on Trafalgar Road, it will merge with Highway 7 – turn left, after about 4 km, turning right on Trafalgar Road (branching out), turn right on Sideroad 27, it will cross 8th Line, continue on Sideroad 27; at junction with Fallbrook Trail, turn right and park roadside. 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 and side trails in Silver Creek area, Great Esker, Bennett Heritage, Maureen Smith and Roberts. Drop out possible at 11 km.
– bring water and snack.
– poles recommended
– Sunscreen and bug spray
| 9 | 10 - Dufferin Hi-Lands End-2-End Hike 2 of 4
9:15 AM-2:30 PM 08/10/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/dufferin-hi-lands-end-2-end-hike-2-of-4/2023-08-10/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at BTC parking area at km 29.4 on the 1st Line E. Shuttle to start on Prince of Wales Rd. Maps 21 and 20. 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 distance 12.3 km. Description
This is the second hike of four and involves hills, cedar and pine forests, crevices and caves. The trail goes around the Pine River Fishing area to Kilgorie. The trail then follows Centre Road and CR 17.
- Terra Cotta
9:30 AM-1:00 PM 08/10/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/terra-cotta-10/2023-08-10/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
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: 10-11 Km Description
Will hike parts of Terra Cotta Side Trail, main Bruce Trail and Conservation Area trail to make a loop of 10-11 km. Bring water, snack, poles, sunscreen and bug spray.
After hike, there is optional stop at Terra Cotta Inn to check their menu and enjoy lunch sitting on the deck. At start of hike will ask how many are interested to join, this restaurant is open Thursday to Sunday and closed in winter.
Phone contact for the day of hike: 416-566-0503.
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13 | 14 | 15 - Hockley Valley, Map 18
9:30 AM-2:00 PM 08/15/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/hockley-valley-map-18-3/2023-08-15/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Hockley Road parking lot, north side of Hockley Rd. and east of 2nd Line EHS.
DIRECTION: Go on Highway 410 north, this becomes Highway 10 north. After passing through Orangeville turn right on Hockley Road (7), shortly after passing 2nd Line EHS, BT parking lot is on the left. Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Shafiq 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 km Description
Will hike parts of Hockley Valley trails; Glen Cross, Isabel East and Tom East connected by sections of main Bruce Trail. Bring 2 litres of water and snack. Hiking poles are strongly recommended, the distance may be shortened depending on weather conditions. Pace will vary due to hilly sections.
Bring bug spray and sun protection.
We just want to get out and enjoy the nature.
| 16 | 17 - Dufferin Hi-Lands End-2-End Hike 3 of 4
9:15 AM-3:00 PM 08/17/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/dufferin-hi-lands-end-2-end-hike-3-of-4/2023-08-17/ 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 15.2 on Hurontario St. south of Hwy 89. Shuttle to start at BTC parking area on 1st Line E. Map 20. 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 29.4 to 15.2, total distance 14.2 km. Map 20 Description
This is the third hike of four. The trail takes us over bridges and a boardwalk, to lookouts with views of the Boyne Valley, across steep ravines, through old orchards and open fields, and to more bridges and boardwalks through the Boyne Valley Provincial Park. Map 20.
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20 | 21 | 22 - Niagara – From Kinsmen Park to Ball’s Falls Conservation Area – Shuttle Hike
9:30 AM-2:30 PM 08/22/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/niagara-from-kinsmen-park-to-balls-falls-conservation-area-shuttle-hike/2023-08-22/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the Kinsmen Park parking lot – Frost Rd. Lincoln. Enter from Hixon St., at the intersection Of Kinsmen Rd. and Frost Rd. This is peach and wine country, time permitting we could visit a vineyard along the trail. 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
Meet in the Kinsmen Park parking lot at 9:30 AM. From there we will shuttle to the Balls Falls Conservation Area. We will explore the park, the upper and lower waterfalls and then hike the main Bruce Trail back to Kinsmen Park parking lot. The trail runs mostly along the top of the escarpment with some ups and downs, through some meadows and fields, and past some interesting rock formations. Bring water, lunch, snacks, poles if you like, sunscreen, bug spray, a hat.
| 23 | 24 - Dufferin Hi-Lands End-2-End Hike 4 of 4
9:15 AM-4:00 PM 08/24/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/dufferin-hi-lands-end-2-end-hike-4-of-4/2023-08-24/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Mono Community Centre, southwest of km 1.2, on the gravel surface. Shuttle to start at km 15.2. Maps 20, 19. 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 15.2 to 0.0, plus walk to parking area, total distance approx. 16 km. Description
This is the last of four hikes to complete the E2E. Following roads, through fields and woodlots then back on the road, the hike will take us to Mono Cliffs Provincial Park. Maps 20, 19.
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27 | 28 | 29 - Silent Valley Nature Reserve. In celebration of the 10th anniversary of this Nature Reserve
9:30 AM-3:00 PM 08/29/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/silent-valley-nature-reserve-in-celebration-of-the-10th-anniversary-of-this-nature-reserve/2023-08-29/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Sydenham Club , Woodford, Map 30
Parking is available in the Woodford Community Hall parking lot as well as on Woodford Cres. 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 – 14 km depending on the number of side trails we include Description
Hiking the side trails and the Bruce Trail main trail; Silent Valley – acquired by the Bruce Trail Conservancy 10 years ago, the Valley has a story to tell “a fascinating story of geology, history, and disaster.” You can learn more about the unique history of this former farm in a book written by Ron Savage, (volunteer with the Bruce Trail) titled Silent Valley – A stunning jewel in a beautiful necklace. MEET: 9:30 AM at the Woodford Community Centre Hwy 26 just east of Owen Sound. From here we will shuttle to the parking area on 2nd Concession S. off Hwy 18. We will hike the Silent Valley Side Trail and loop through the additional side trails. There are several plaques of information on the property as well as artifacts, and an interesting landscape. Following our exploration of the property we will hike the main trail back to Woodford. Along the way there are additional points of interest, including a look out over Bighead River Valley, a glacier spillway, caves and crevasses. The trail can be wet in places, consider bringing extra foot wear. Bring water, beverages, lunch, snacks, poles optional, but terrain can be rough in spots. Sunscreen, bug spray, a hat suggested.
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