Caledon Hills

Caledon Hills Section in Six Hikes

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 9:15 am at Creditview Rd. north of the Grange Sideroad on the Devils Pulpit Side Trail, southwest of km 5.2. Shuttle to start at Escarpment Sideroad.

Hike Leader(s): Elizabeth Ganong; Doris Harper 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: 15.9 – 5.2 + 1.3 of side trail = 12.0 km total

Description

This is the fifth hike of the series and follows the recent trail changes around the Forks of the Credit area.

Please be prepared to help with shuttling hikers at the beginning and at the end of the hike. Bring water and snacks. There will be a break. No dogs please.

Participants who complete all 6 hikes with the co-leaders, Doris Harper and Elizabeth Ganong, will be eligible to purchase the 60th Anniversary End to End badge and the 60 for the 60th Anniversary badge from the hike leaders at the end of the 6th hike. Hike one, a few, or all 6 hikes. Join any hike, complete the rest on your own, and record the hikes in a log. Check the CHBTC website for submission details.

Blue Mountains E2E (with some km's in Dufferin & BV)

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Caledon Hills, Blue Mountains
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): East side of 2nd Line, Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Area

Hike Leader(s): Heather Murch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hour
Terrain: Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 26.3 km

Description

This is the fourth section in our Cairn to Cairn hike series this fall. Heather Murch and Steven White are co-leading these hikes. Strong hikers are welcome to join for sections or individual hikes, but will need to register for each end to end section series. This series of hikes are 20-26 kms per day and due to parking or hike length, some hikes cover more than one section.

We meet at 7:30 – hikers should be ready to shuttle at that time. We will take turns and everyone is expected to participate in the shuttling. Any parking costs will be shared.
There is another End to End hike series posted by Steve for those who want to hike and receive a special Stained Glass badge.
Hikers should wear layered clothing, bring rainwear, poles, hiking boots, hat, water, snacks, lunch, bug spray, sunblock and be prepared for changing weather this time of year.
Hiking itinerary with parking coordinates will be emailed to registered hikers.

Blue Mountains Stained Glass End 2 End (Oct 23,28,29,30)

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Caledon Hills, Blue Mountains
Category: Stained Glass Badge End to End Fundraiser Hike
Location (Google Maps): East side of 2nd Line, Blue Mountains

Hike Leader(s): Steven White Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 26.3km

Description

This is the fourth section in our Cairn to Cairn hike series this fall. Heather Murch and I are co-leading these hikes. Strong hikers are welcome to join for sections or individual hikes, but will need to register for each end to end section series. This series of hikes are 20-24 kms per day and due to parking or hike length, some hikes cover more than one section.
We meet at 7:30 – hikers should arrive early and be ready to shuttle at that time. We will take turns and everyone is expected to participate in the shuttling. Any parking costs will be shared.
There is another End to End hike series posted by Heather for those who want to hike and not receive this special Stained Glass badge.
Hikers should wear layered clothing, bring rainwear, poles, hiking boots, hat, water, snacks, lunch, bug spray, sunblock and be prepared for changing weather this time of year.
Hiking itinerary with parking coordinates will be emailed to registered hikers.

Caledon Hills Section in Six Hikes

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 9:15 am at Mono 5 Sideroad parking, km 45.4, where the trail crosses. Shuttle to start at Hockley Rd.

Hike Leader(s): Elizabeth Ganong and 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, Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 61.1 – 45.4 + 0.250 from parking = 16 km total

Description

This is a re-scheduled second hike in the series and takes us through the Hockley Valley Resort, pine plantations, hills and valleys.

Please be prepared to help with shuttling hikers at the beginning and at the end of the hike. Bring water and snacks. There will be two short breaks. No dogs please.

Participants who complete all 6 hikes with the co-leaders, Doris Harper and Elizabeth Ganong, will be eligible to purchase the 60th Anniversary End to End badge and the 60 for the 60th Anniversary badge from the hike leaders at the end of the 6th hike. Hike one, a few, or all 6 hikes. Join any hike, complete the rest on your own, and record the hikes in a log. Check the CHBTC website for submission details.

Please note: This hike was originally posted for September 24th.