Caledon Hills

Family Day Trail Adventure for Everyone

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Bruce Trail Parking Lot at Riverside Woods
713377 1st Line EHS, Mono
Google GPS Coordinates: 43.959916, -80.070494

Driving Directions:
From Hwy #10 north of Orangeville turn east on Hockley Road.
Drive for 1.1 km.
Continue straight onto Side Road 5 for 1.6 km.
Turn left onto 1st Line EHS for 900 metres.
Continue straight into the parking lot.

***DO NOT take 1st Line EHS south from Hockley Road. It is NOT maintained. Google Maps may suggest this impassable route. Follow the above directions.

Hike Leader(s): Sandy Green Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 1.5 km, 3.5 km, or 7.5 km

Description

EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER Plan to spend time in nature with family and friends. Join one of three group hike options – 1.5 km, 3.5 km, or 7.5 km. Make a craft and challenge each other to an outdoor game. Dress for the weather. Depending on the snow conditions, icers/crampons are recommended. Bring snacks and beverages to keep you fuelled during the hike. Warm up at the end with hot chocolate.

Winter Badge Wednesdays: Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 10 am at the parking area (10 cars) on 3rd Line, north of Hockley Road. (Note: We are not meeting at the main parking area on Hockley Road. Go north on 3rd Line. The parking area is on the east side of the road.) It is best to aim for arriving around 9:45, so we can start hiking as close to 10 am as possible. Thanks!

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

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: Approximately 4 km

Description

Update: With winter conditions, this hike has become strenuous. The pace of the hike will be slow to manage the deep snow and hills.

Looking to get outside and enjoy nature in another season? You may wish to join in on one Wednesday hike in this winter series or all five! Complete all five as part of the series or do a combination of hikes within the series and your own winter hikes, and you will be eligible to receive the Caledon Winter Hiking Badge (further details below and on the CHBTC website under Club Badges).

This Wednesday’s hike is a hilly challenge as we use side trails and the main trail to make a 4 km loop in the Hockley Valley Nature Reserve. Be prepared for winter conditions by bringing warm gear, poles, and icers. You are encouraged to bring water and a snack. No dogs please.

The hike leader for this hike is Elizabeth Ganong. Registrants can expect a reminder/update message one or two days before the hike.

If desired, this hike may be used towards the Caledon Winter Hiking Badge (5 winter hikes in the Caledon section that are 1 ½ hours or longer in length). Please keep a log of your hikes and follow the directions on the CHBTC website under Club Badges to receive your badge.

Saturday Shorts: Hockleycrest

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 10 am at the Mono 5 Sideroad parking area at km 45.4 on the north side of the road where the Trail crosses. This is east of Airport Road. It is best to aim for arriving around 9:45, so we can start hiking as close to 10 am as possible. Thanks!

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

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approximately 5 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. Following the main Bruce Trail and side trails, this Saturday’s hike takes us through Hockleycrest. Be prepared for winter conditions on our approximately 5 km route by bringing warm gear, poles, and icers. You are encouraged to bring water and a snack. No dogs please.

The hike leader for this hike is Dan Revington. Registrants can expect a reminder/update message from Dan one or two days before the hike.

If desired, this hike may be used towards the Caledon Winter Hiking Badge (5 winter hikes in the Caledon section that are 1 ½ hours or longer in length). Please keep a log of your hikes and follow the directions on the CHBTC website under Club Badges to receive your badge.