Caledon Hills

Boston Mills / Terra Cotta

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Parking at Boston Mills Rd., just west of its intersection with Mississauga Rd.
Driving directions: From Highway 410 north, continue on Highway 10, left on King Street, right on Mississauga Rd., left on Boston Mills Rd. to roadside parking at dead end.

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: 18 km

Description

Main Bruce Trail and Rockside Trail, there and back, will hike 9 km reaching into Terra Cotta and return after snack break, total 18 km. One purpose of this hike is to warm up for Toronto end-to-end hike on September 9. However, the hike is open for anyone likes to tone up the muscles.
Bring plenty of water, snack, sunscreen and insect repellent. Poles are recommended.
Wear sturdy shoes as parts of trail could be muddy.
After hike, there is an optional visit to Spirit Tree Estate Cidery nearby, less than 1 km on Boston Mill Rd. for refreshments, snacks.

Hockley Valley, Map 18

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), drive about 5 km, 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 nature.

Note: This hike is re-scheduled from August 15 (canceled due to weather) to September 5.

Iroquoia End-To-End Hike 1 of 10

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): *** We will meet for this first hike in Campbellville at the car pool lot south of the 401 off Reid’s Sideroad and shuttle to a paid parking area in Hilton Falls Conservation Area. An email will be sent out regarding parking arrangements a week prior to the hike date.

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 121.8 – 108.8 plus walk from Hilton Falls parking and to Crawford Lake Conservation parking – 14.5 km. Map 11

Description

This is the first hike in a series of ten. You will need to register for each hike you wish to do. We will hike from the north end of the Iroquoia Section through Kelso Conservation Area enjoying great views, around Rattlesnake Point and through the Nassagaweya Canyon to Crawford Lake Conservation Area.

Blue Mountains - Devil's Glen

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, Variable
Distance: 11 km loop

Description

This is a loop hike going south from the Devil’s Glen parking lot on the Main Trail to the Ganaraska Trail. We will follow the Ganaraska one km to the village of Glen Huron and then 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 before and a bit less hilly.

Iroquoia End-to-End Hike 2 of 10

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the parking area behind Kilbride School at the north end of Panton St., km 100.0. Shuttle to start of hike at Crawford Lake Conservation Area. Parking fee arrangements will be made before hike date.

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 108.8 – 98.8 (Carriage Trail Rd.) plus walking from and to parking areas. Approx. 12 km. Maps 11, 10

Description

This is the second hike of ten. We will hike through Crawford Lake Conservation Area, past the Calcium Pits and through Yaremko Ridley Park to Derry Rd.