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    August 27, 2024

    60 for the 60th Anniversary Badge Hike Series - #7 of 10

    9:30 AM-11:30 AM
    08/27/2024
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    Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
    Category: General
    Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking along the southwest shoulder of the Willoughby Rd. and Escarpment Sideroad intersection; km 15.9, Map 15.

    Hike Leader(s): Joyce Redford 416-988-8753 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, Louise, and Marilyn on this 2 hour, 6 km hike which is the 7th in the series of hikes for the new “60 for the 60th Anniversary” badge. We will hike west toward Puckering Lane 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.

    Founders’ Footpath Finalists “B & C”

    9:30 AM-1:30 AM
    08/27/2024
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    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.


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