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 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 the 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 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.

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

Mono Cliffs, Map 19

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Mono Community Centre Parking, just south of Mono Centre.
Driving direction: From Highway 410 go north, continue on Highway 10, pass through Orangeville, continue to Mono Centre Rd. (8), turn right, road will merge with 2nd Line EHS north, parking on the right just before Mono Centre.

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 the main Bruce Trail, South Outlier, Walter Tovell, McCarston’s Lake and Lookout Side Trails.
Bring water, snack, bug spray and sun protection. Poles recommended.

Re-scheduled: 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): Joyce Redford 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 Joyce and Louise 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.

Caledon Hills E2E (with some km's in Toronto Section)

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): BT Parking on east side of 5th Line EHS , south of Hockley Rd. (Capacity 10)

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: 20.6 km

Description

This is the sixth 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.

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.

Saturday Shorts: Cold Creek

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 9:30 am at the main gate entrance. Park roadside near the gate. The GPS coordinates are for the main gate entrance. Please do not drive into the park past the main gate, as we are starting out on the loop from this point. The park address is 14125 11th Concession, King (near Nobleton).

Hike Leader(s): Elizabeth Ganong 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: Approximately 6 km

Description

Looking to get out on a Saturday but not give up your whole day? Saturday Shorts, a hiking series, will get you out in a small group on a short hike. This Saturday’s hike is an enjoyable one in any season. We’ll hike the outer loop, making about a 6 km route, at Cold Creek Conservation Area. Bring water and a snack, if desired. There will be a short break. No dogs please.