Caledon Hills

The Forest & Stones Speak - Forest Bathing & Historical Hike

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): Depart from Riverside Woods parking lot, Map 18, (BTC Ref Guide) off the 1st Line EHS. From Highway 10, take Hockley Valley Rd. East. Turn right onto the 5 Sideroad and then left or north on 1st Line EHS to the parking lot.

Hike Leader(s): Janice McClelland and Dan Revington Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6.5 km

Description

We begin our walk on the Goodyear Memorial Side Trail, absorbing nature as we walk quietly under the forest cover.  Then follow the Rushing River Side Trail down and  back from the Nottawasaga River.  The Goodyear Memorial Side Trail continues to lead us on through forest to the 2nd Line where we follow the main Bruce Trail to the Vineyard View Side Trail breathing in the view. Our return journey includes the vistas of the Upland Side Trail.  On this Canada Day, we will share information and stories of the stone house built in 1857 – standing today, 167 years later –  a house that received its historical designation in 2024!

Please bring water and carry a lunch.  (Options may include a “picnic” lunch towards the end of the walk.)

Caledon Hills End-to-End Hike 1 of 6

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 9:15 am at the Hockley Road parking area, km 61.1. Shuttle to start at Mono Centre.

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: 72.4 – 61.1 + 0.750 and 0.250 side trails and road = 12.3 km total

Description

This is the first hike in the series going from the north to the south of the Caledon Hills section.  The trail will take us through the Whitetail Refuge Nature Reserve, up and down hills, over bridges, and through the Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve.

Bus Hike: Caledon E2E Hike #3 of 5

Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:30
Return to City Time: 17:00
Departure Point: Kipling Departure Point

Optional Items

Hosting Club: Toronto, Caledon Hills
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Innis Lake Road, Caledon East, ON

Hike Leader(s): Sajedeh Zahraei, Celia Ho Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 13.9 Km

Description

Maps 17-18, km 31.6 – km 44.3 (12.7 km)
Starting Point: Roadside Parking – km 31.6 (on Innis Lake Rd, north of Finnerty Sideroad) (43.918917°N 79.909387°W)
Drop-out Point: 7th Line Parking Area – km 42.2 (located off the 7th Line immediately east of Airport Rd.) (43.960477°N 79.979773°W)
End Point: Parking Area – Mono 5 Sideroad – km 44.3 (on the north side of the road where the Trail crosses) (43.974055°N 79.984988°W)

Mono Centre North & South Loop Hike

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Take Hwy 10 north of Orangeville about 4-5 km to Camilla, aka the Mono Centre Road, turn east and continue on this road until you reach Mono Centre. Start at Mono Community Centre parking Lot, west of km 72.2, 200 m south of Mono Centre.

Hike Leader(s): Jim Garrow Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: Approx. 8 km

Description

Hike will start at Mono Community Centre on the main Bruce Trail south to the Turnbull, Springwater, and Whitetail Refuge Side Trails, then north on 3rd Line a short distance to South Outlier Loop Side Trail returning to Mono Community Centre on the main Bruce Trail. Bring  water and snacks. No dogs please.

Caledon Hills End-to-End Hike 2 of 6

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

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: 61.1 – 45.4 + 0.250 from parking = 16 km total

Description

This is the second hike in the series and takes us through the Hockley Valley Resort, pine plantations, hills and valleys.  ***Please bring more than enough water for a long July hike!