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August | August | August | August | August | 1 - Boston Mills / Terra Cotta
9:00 AM-3:00 PM 09/01/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/boston-mills-terra-cotta/2023-09-01/ Click here for more information or to register 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.
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3 | 4 | 5 - Hockley Valley, Map 18
9:30 AM-2:00 PM 09/05/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/hockley-valley-map-18-4/2023-09-05/ 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), 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.
| 6 | 7 - Iroquoia End-To-End Hike 1 of 10
9:30 AM-3:30 PM 09/07/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/iroquoia-end-to-end-hike-1-of-10/2023-09-07/ Click here for more information or to register 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.
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10 | 11 | 12  Blue Mountains – Devil’s Glen 10:00 AM-3:00 PM 09/12/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/blue-mountains-devils-glen/2023-09-12/ Click here for more information or to register 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.
| 13 | 14 - Iroquoia End-to-End Hike 2 of 10
9:30 AM-2:30 PM 09/14/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/iroquoia-end-to-end-hike-2-of-10/2023-09-14/ Click here for more information or to register 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.
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17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 - Iroquoia End-to-End Hike 3 of 10
9:30 AM-2:30 PM 09/21/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/iroquoia-end-to-end-hike-3-of-10/2023-09-21/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at km 87.3 on the west side of Walkers Line, across from the cemetery. Shuttle to start at Kilbride School. *** This meeting area may change. An email will be sent out with paid parking arrangements prior to hike. 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 98.8 to 87.3 plus walk from parking, 11.5 km. Map 10 Description
This is the third hike of ten and takes us along Twiss Rd. over Bronte Creek, more road walking to Mt. Nemo with great views and a tricky climb down to vehicles.
| 22 | 23 - Autumn Forest Bathing Hike – Nottawasaga Bluffs Loop
10:30 AM-3:00 PM 09/23/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/autumn-forest-bathing-hike-nottawasaga-bluffs-loop/2023-09-23/ 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: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8.2 km Description
A quiet hike 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 rejoin 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 way to appreciate the first day of Autumn!
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24 | 25 | 26 - Scotsdale Farm to Silver Creek Loop
9:30 AM-2:00 AM 09/26/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/scotsdale-farm-to-silver-creek-loop/2023-09-26/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Main Parking at Scotsdale Farm near the main house 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: 11.5 km Description
We will hike the Bennett Heritage Trail, Main Trail, Maureen Smith and Irwin Quarry Side Trails from Scotsdale Farm to Silver Creek Conservation Area and back. The hike will start on the farm lane heading past the heritage buildings and barn at Scotsdale Farm. Most of the hike will be in the forest, at times following the edge of the escarpment with a few ups and downs and rocky sections. There will be stops 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.
| 27 | 28 - Iroquoia End-to-End Hike 4 of 10
9:30 AM-1:30 PM 09/28/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/iroquoia-end-to-end-hike-4-of-10/2023-09-28/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at City View Park off of Kerns Rd., km 76.3. Shuttle to start at Mt. Nemo. Paid parking arrangements to be made prior of hike date. 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 87.3 to 76.9 plus side trail to parking, 10.7 km. Maps 10, 9 Description
This is the fourth hike of ten. Beginning with road walking the hike goes through different forests, past Fisher’s Pond, offers views of Lake Ontario and Burlington, passes Signal Hill and through Kerncliff Park.
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