Caledon Hills

Saturday Shorts: Cold Creek

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the main gate entrance. Park roadside near the gate. 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). The GPS coordinates will lead you into the park past the main gate. Please aim to arrive at 10:15 am for a 10:30 am start. Thanks!
Note: Because of construction on 11th Concession, take 11th Concession going south to reach the conservation area. You cannot go north on 11th Concession from King Road.

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

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less, 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. Things to consider in your hike preparations: warm gear/dressing in layers, hiking shoes/boots, poles, water, a snack. There will be a short break. No dogs please. Registrants can expect a reminder/update message one or two days before the hike.

Car Hike: Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): WE WILL BE PARKING AT THE NORTHERN PART OF THE PARK ON DUNBY RD. – NOT AT THE MAIN PARKING LOT. Roadside parking on the south side of Dunby Rd. at km 67.8

Hike Leader(s): Dylan “Lana” Hubbard 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: 16 km

Description

Join us for a 16 km hike through the Nature Reserve, known for being one of the most challenging and hilly sections of the Bruce Trail. Get ready for a workout.

We will be hiking at a moderate-fast pace. Please bring plenty of water and snacks. HIKE BEGINS AT 8:30 AM.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment. This hike is an 2SLGBTQIA+ safe space, and everyone is welcome to join us!

Silver Creek, Map 13.

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Park at 8th Line, across from 8th Line Side Trail connecting with Great Esker ST.
Driving directions: From Highway 401, north on Trafalgar Road, it will merge with Highway 7 – turn left and continue on Highway 7, turn right on Sideroad 22 (at Esso), left on 8th Line to road-side parking.

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, Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 12 km

Description

BEAUTY OF FALL COLOURS:
Will hike Main Bruce Trail and side trails in Silver Creek area, Great Esker, Irwin Quarry and Roberts ST.
– bring water and snack.
– poles recommended.
– dress for chilly weather.

Optional refreshment stop after hike at Main Market or other place in the area.

Caledon Stained Glass Badge End to End in 4 hikes

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills, Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Contact hike leader for hike schedule

Hike Leader(s): David Royston Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Some rocky footing, Some steep sections
Length of Hike: Varies – each hike approx 18 km

Description

This will be my final Stained Glass Badge hike series for 2025. We will complete an end to end of the Caledon section in 4 hikes. The hikes will be (1) Boston Mills in the Toronto Section to Willoughby Road, (2) Willoughby Road to Coolihans Sideroad, (3) Coolihans Sideroad to 4th Line EHS and (4) 4th Line EHS to Mono Centre. Please contact the hike leader for the detailed hike plan.

The hikes will proceed at a moderate pace (approx 4 km per hour not including a lunch stop). Breaks will be taken throughout each hike as appropriate. Hikes will proceed rain or shine.

Except for shuttles, hikers are expected to be self reliant. Please bring everything you may need such as water, lunch, snacks, personal medical kit, and appropriate footwear and clothing. All participants will be expected to share equally in the shuttle driving. Shuttle drivers should not expect compensation for driving. Drivers will be selected by the hike leader at the start of each hike.

Participants will be expected to sign a waiver in favour of the hike leader similar to the one in favour of the BTC they are required to submit on registration.

If there are any questions please contact the hike leader.

Caledon in 5 End-to-End Hike Series- Hike #2

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Caledon Hills
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meeting Place – Roadside Parking on Innis Lake Road, north of Finnerty Road

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

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 15 km

Description

This is an end-to-end hiking series to complete the Caledon section of the Bruce Trail in 5 hikes.

The hikes will be undertaken at a medium pace of approximately 4 km/hour for approximately 15 kms each hike. Please consider your fitness level before registering; this is a group hike, and everyone is expected to keep pace with the person in front of them for the duration of the hike.

The weather can be changeable at this time of year, so dress in layers for any possibility.  There here are many steep and hilly segments in this section of the Bruce Trail so the hikes will require considerable stamina.  Wear hiking boots and bring hiking poles.  Bring a snack, plenty of water and other hydration as needed.

We will be travelling from south to north over the course of the End-to-End.  The series will require car shuffles, and everyone will be expected to participate as drivers.

Today’s hike, the second of the series, is 15 km in length.  Please plan to arrive at the meeting place by 8:15 am as we will start the car shuffle at 8:30 am sharp.

Further details will be provided to registered hikers a few days prior to the hike.