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 Boston Mills Road, southwest of km 48.4 in the Toronto Section. Shuttle to start on Creditview Road.

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
Distance: 5.2 – 0.0 + 1.3 of Side Trail + 2.4 of Toronto = 8.9 km total

Description

This is the last hike of the series and takes us through the Cheltenham Badlands as we make our way to the Toronto Section.

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. We will have a roadside celebration of the end-to-end as all local venues are closed on Tuesdays.

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.

City View Park, Burlington, Map 9.

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): City View Park, Burlington.
From Highway 403 going west, turn right on Brant Street, left on Dundas Street, left on Kerns Rd., take second turn left into City View Park to the parking lot.

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: 11 km

Description

From City View Park will connect with main Bruce Trail and hike to Smokey Hollow waterfall, also hike Kings ST and Eric Best ST on the way. After snack break will trace back our steps and return to parking.
Bring water, snack for refreshment break at Smokey Hollow.
Dress for the weather.
Poles are recommended.

CANCELLED - 60 for the 60th Anniversary Badge Hike Series - #9 of 10

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): 7th Line parking area located off 7th Line, immediately east of Airport Rd.; km 43.3, Map 18.

Hike Leader(s): Marilyn Ross 416-895-8254 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6 km

Description

Join Marilyn, Louise and Joyce on this 2 hour, 6 km hike which is the 9th in the series of hikes for the new “60 for the 60th Anniversary” badge. We will hike south towards Hwy 9 and back. Hike one, a few, or all 10 hikes. Join any hike and make up the rest on your own as long as a record is kept of their hikes to submit on completion to obtain their badge. Participants who complete all 10 hikes will be eligible to purchase the “60 for the 60th” badge.
Bring poles, and hydration.

Dufferin E2E (with some km's in BM)

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Caledon Hills, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking on Prince of Wales Rd.

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: 24.3 km

Description

This is the fifth 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 20-24 kms per day and due to parking or hike length, some hikes cover more than one section.

We meet at 7:30 – hikers should 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 Steven 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.

Dufferin Hi-Land Stained Glass End 2 End (Oct 30, Nov 4,5)

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Caledon Hills, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Stained Glass Badge End to End Fundraiser Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking on Prince of Wales Rd

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: 24.3km

Description

This is the fifth 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.