Caledon Hills

Founders’ Footpath Finalists “B & C”

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Finalist B: Park at BTC parking lot on the east side of the 5th Line EHS, just south of Hockley Road, 43.993572, -80.014057

Driving Directions:
From ON-10 turn east onto Hockley Road/Dufferin County Road 7. Drive for 9.5 kilometres. Turn south/right onto 5 Line E/5th Line EHS. The parking lot is on the left in 100 metres.

Finalist C: Park at BTC Parking Lot, 713377 1st Line EHS, Mono, 43.959916, -80.070494.

Driving Directions:  
From the 5th Line EHS parking lot return to Hockley Road. Turn left and proceed to 3rd Line EHS. Turn left and continue to 5 Sideroad. Turn right onto Side Road 5 for 1.5 kilometres. Turn right onto 1st Line EHS for approximately 1 kilometre. Continue straight into the parking lot.

Hike Leader(s): Sandy Green 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: 11.5 km

Description

The Founders’ Footpath is a Bruce Trail Conservancy initiative to mark the upcoming 60th Anniversary of the founding of the Bruce Trail. Help the CHBTC select a section of the trail that best exemplifies the founders’ intentions. Explore Finalist B:  Main Trail km 48.9 – 52.1, Hemlock Ridge Side Trail 0.61 km, and Glacier Valley Side Trail 0.58 km; Airport Road to 5th Line EHS Parking Lot; BTC Protected Areas:  Cedar Highlands, Galbraith, and Hemlock Ridges. Once complete, the group will drive to Finalist C: Goodyear Memorial Side Trail 2.2 km, Rushing Rivers Side Trail 0.2 km, and Upland Side Trail 1.2 km; BTC Protected Areas:  The Akela and Scouters Heather and Ross Hamlin at Riverside Woods Nature Reserve, and Rushing River Nature Reserve. Bring snacks and your choice of hydration. Sturdy footwear is highly recommended.

These hikes can be logged towards earning the 60 for the 60th Anniversary badge.

Walk and Talk Rocks

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 9 am at the parking lot at Mono Community Centre.

Hike Leader(s): Elizabeth Ganong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approximately 9.5 km

Description

Let’s rock it out and explore the geology of Mono Cliffs. We’ll hike mainly at a leisurely pace over the approximately 9.5 km route as we cover many of the highlights of Mono Cliffs Provincial Park. Dr. Kathy Wallace will provide an introductory-level look at the geology of the park that welcomes your curiosity. Plan on a lunch break at a spectacular look-out, a total time out just under 4 hours, and having your way of engaging with the trail expanded. This interactive hike was created for a small group, so we apologize in advance if there is more interest than spaces. In consideration of this, the hike may be repeated in September or October. No dogs please.

Loop Hike #4 - Hockley Crest

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Caledon Hills
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking Lot on Mono 5 Sideroad, on the north side where the Trail crosses.

Hike Leader(s): Pati Greenwood, Jeff Dowsett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 14 KM

Description

We will follow the main BT and take in several side trails to make a 14 KM hike with several loops.  There will be a few steep climbs.  Bring plenty of water and a snack.  Please arrive by 8:15 am as we will leave promptly at 8:30 am.