Caledon Hills

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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 9:15 at parking lot across from Limehouse Public School on south side of 22nd SideRoad. .

Shuttle to Scotsdale Farm

Hike Leader(s): Jennie Greenfield 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

Hike 5 of 5 – connecting the blazes for the Toronto section!

Bennett Heritage trail to the main trail. South through forested wetlands with boardwalks. Crossing busy roads, a little road walking then back to woodlands, and along fields before entering Limehouse and the Conservation Area. The trail passes a restored kiln and ruins of an old mill. Limehouse Side Trail to parking.

29.8 to 20.3 + 0.96 side trails = 10.46 km

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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Mississauga Rd. intersection with Elora-Cataract Trailway.
Driving direction: From Highway 401, north on Mississauga Rd., pass through Belfountain village, after crossing Cataract Rd. and Elora-Cataract Trailway, park on either side of the road.
Alternate: North on Highway 410, continue on Highway 10, at Caledon Village, left on Charleston Sideroad (24), left on Mississauga Rd., drive 2 km to the roadside 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
Distance: 10 km

Description

Will enter Forks of the Credit Conservation Area using Elora-Cataract Trailway and hike main Bruce Trail, Mill Pond Trail and parts of conservation trails.
Bring water, a warm drink and snack; poles are recommended.
Dress according to weather, in layers, cleats may be required for safe hiking.
Will observe Forest Bathing for 20 minutes during the hike.

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 10 am at the parking lot at Mono Community Centre. The centre is located at 754483 Mono Centre Rd. Please park in the gravel surface lot – which is the first lot as you drive in. You might notice the side trail sign at the edge of the lot. 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: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Between 4 and 5 km

Description

This hike has been cancelled due to trail conditions and a special weather statement for Wednesday morning.

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 takes us to the north end of the Caledon section as we use side trails and the main trail to make a 4 to 5 km route in the Whitetail Refuge 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.

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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): P1 – At Terra Cotta Conservation Area (entry fee – $8 per person at the gate)

14452 Winston Churchill Blvd, Halton Hills

Hike Leader(s): Jennie Greenfield; 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: 6 km

Description

This series of five hikes celebrates the glorious sugar maple as we move from winter towards spring.  The trails are all in or near the Caledon section of the Bruce Trail and range from 7 to 10 km in length.

Register individually for one, a few, or all of the Sweetwater Badge Hikes taking place on Mondays.

Participants who complete the five hikes will be eligible to receive a Sweetwater badge.   (Note:  If you wish to purchase a badge, the cost is $10.00 for BTC members and $15.00 for non-members.)

Hike 1 is a loop hike on the Terra Cotta Conservation Area trails past some tap lines and a sugar shack.

Moderate – difficult under winter conditions

Bring your choice of hydration and snacks. Hiking boots and icers/crampons are required.

Participants will be notified the night before if a hike must be cancelled due to inclement weather.

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills, Sydenham
Category: Fundraiser
Location (Google Maps): First Hike Only: Roadside parking at the north end of Chinguacousy Rd

Hike Leader(s): Margaret O’Dell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk: 4 to 5 km/h, Fast: more than 5 km/h
Terrain: Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.

Description

Join me on this fundraising series to complete two End to Ends of Caledon in March earning both the new Caledon Stained Glass badge and the Redside Dace E2E badge. The cost of both badges is included in your registration fee.

Over 6 scheduled hikes, we will hike out and back to complete two End to Ends of the Caledon Hills Bruce Trail section from Cheltenham Badlands to Mono Centre.

A detailed schedule with meeting locations will be sent prior to the start of the series.

There is no car shuttle. We will meet at a convenient location between the start and finish points.

This is a challenger series. Hikes will average 24 km in distance and we will be hiking at a brisk to fast pace, depending on the conditions of the trail. Be sure of your ability prior to joining this series. There are no Refunds!

If there is a risk of inclement weather  affecting road conditions, the hike leader will reschedule the hike.  Make-up dates will be discussed with registrants.

If you have any questions or concerns about this series, please contact me using the Contact form.

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Mono Community Centre (County Rd. 8)

Hike Leader(s): Heather Murch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hour
Terrain: Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 21.1 km

Description

It’s been 5 years since the Quadrango Fandango and so it seems fitting the hike series be renamed to celebrate those 5 years! There will be 5 badges awarded to those who complete 9 hikes over 4 weeks; mostly on Tuesday/Wednesday.

March 11/12/13, 18/19/25/26 and April 1 & 2 with the 3rd held in reserve should we need to cancel a hike due to inclement weather.

The hikes are no more than 22 km.

The registration fee includes 5 badges.
Exciting new badges:
1. Badlands Stained Glass series (fundraiser E2E) $30
2. Redside Dace, a little at-risk fish (independent E2E) $10
3. Sideways (40 km of side trails) $10
We will also meet the requirements for:
4. Frosty-Five badge (5 hikes by Mar 20) $10
5. Discovery badge (learn along the way!) $10

Participants must be BTC members and pay for all badges ($70) when registering; as a fundraiser for the Caledon Hills Club of the BTC.  The badges will be awarded on the final hike of the series.

There will be no shuttling; all hikes are in & out so you can make up a hike on your own if needed. Carpooling is encouraged to minimize parking requirements. We’ll start in the north at the Mono Community Centre. The hikes range from 17.9 to 21.6 km. I’ll send out the full itinerary a few days before we start.

Expect winter conditions – icers are required and snow shoes are recommended. You’ll need layered clothing, boots & poles and a raincoat. Bring lots of water, a snack and lunch. You’ll want to arrive by 8:00 am as the hikes start at 8:15 sharp.

Also expect to have fun! We will be challenged by Caledon Hills in the winter and we will also do some learning along the way.  I’m looking forward to this adventure!

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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Meet at City View Park in Burlington. BTC Map 9. From QEW come north on Brant St., then left at Dundas. Then left at Kerns Rd. Enter City View Park at the second entrance on Kerns Rd. south of Dundas St.

Hike Leader(s): Peter Leeney Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10 km

Description

From City View Park we will hike west to Waterdown, return by the same route.

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 10 am at the BTC parking lot, 713377 1st Line EHS, Mono. Go north on 1st Line from Side Road 5. Access is closed going south on 1st Line from Hockley Road during the winter. 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: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Between 4 and 5 km

Description

Update on trail conditions: As of March 8th, the trails remain snow-covered at Riverside Woods. Half of the Saturday Shorts hikers snowshoed the route. You may wish to bring your snowshoes along on Wednesday!

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 explores Riverside Woods on side trails and gentler nature reserve trails on a 4 or 5 km route. 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.

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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Riverwood Conservancy Parking, upper parking lot at Riverwood.
From Burnhamthorpe Road in Mississauga, turn north on Riverwood Park Ln, in about 200 meters parking lot on the left.

Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Shafiq Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

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

Description

This is an evening hike, opportunity to hike under full moon, will start from Riverwood Conservancy to Erindale Park and return after sunset. Trails are flat, easy to walk and best way to spend an evening while watching nature along Credit River, mainly on Culham trail.
Dress accordingly to weather, in layers
Bring a hydration drink and snack
Icers are required
Bring a flashlight or head lamp, if you have one

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Caledon Hills
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Bruce Trail Parking Lot, Hockey Valley Road

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: 11 km

Description

This is a series of loop hikes exploring various BT Blue trails in wintry and early spring conditions.  Join us for one, some or all.

Today’s hike will follow the main trail and explore Glen Cross, Isabel East and Tom East Side Trails in an 11 km loop.

Bring a snack and plenty of water, and other hydration as needed.  Wear hiking boots and bring hiking poles.  Icers may also be required.

Please arrive at the meeting place by 8:15 am as we will leave promptly at 8:30 am.

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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): P5 – Island Lake Conservation Area – 673173 Hurontario Street, Mono.

Hike Leader(s): Jennie Greenfield; 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: 9.5 km

Description

This series of five hikes celebrates the glorious sugar maple as we move from winter towards spring. The trails are all in or near the Caledon Hills section of the Bruce Trail and range from 7 to 10 km in length.

Register individually for one, a few, or all of the Sweetwater Badge Hikes taking place on Mondays. Participants who complete the five hikes will be eligible to receive a Sweetwater badge. (Note: If you wish to purchase a badge, the cost is $10.00 for BTC members and $15.00 for non-members.)

Hike 2 explores the Lakeside, Sugar Bush, and Memorial Forest Trails. Sights include Island Lake, tap lines, a sugar shack, the Stone Wall tree and the Memorial Leaf Wall.

Moderate – difficult under winter conditions.

Bring your choice of hydration and snacks. Hiking boots and icers/crampons are required.

Participants will be notified the night before if a hike must be cancelled due to inclement weather.

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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): BTC maps 13 and 14. Park on Fallbrook Rd. near the Education Centre unless it is in use. Alternate parking 8th Line north of km 32.3 on eastern shoulder of 8th Line at southern most intersection with 27 Sideroad; unless we can still park on Fallbrook.

Hike Leader(s): Doris Harper Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: about 10 km

Description

From the parking area we will hike the Irwin Quarry , Roberts and Walking Fern sidetrails, the main trail into Terra Cotta. We will return the way we came; about a 10 km hike.

Phone number 519-589-4114 in case of confusion

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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Roadside Parking – Coolihans Sideroad east of Airport Rd.

Hike Leader(s): Jennie Greenfield; Elizabeth Ganong 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: 7.5 km

Description

This series of five hikes celebrates the glorious sugar maple as we move from winter towards spring. The trails are all in or near the Caledon Hills section of the Bruce Trail and range from 7 to 10 km in length.

Register individually for one, a few, or all of the Sweetwater Badge Hikes taking place on Mondays. Participants who complete the five hikes will be eligible to receive a Sweetwater badge. (Note: If you wish to purchase a badge, the cost is $10.00 for BTC members and $15.00 for non-members)

Hike 3 is an out and back hike through the hills around Glen Haffy using Bruce Trail and Conservation Area trails. See maple lined laneways and wrap your arms around large maples.

Bring your choice of hydration and snacks. Hiking boots and icers/crampons are required.

Participants will be notified the night before if a hike must be cancelled due to inclement weather.

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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation Area
Park at roadside parking on Filman Rd. North access – enter where Main St., W and Wilson St., intersect.

Hike Leader(s): Doris Harper 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 12 km

Description

We  will meet at the road side parking on Filman Rd. as described above. There is only room for 5 cars, so car pooling  suggested if possible.

From the parking area we will hike the main trail to Tiffany Falls. We will then continue on the main trail to Sherman Falls.

We will then enter, and loop through the Dundas Valley Conservation Area on the Artaban Side Trail.

We will then hike the main trail and the Canterbury Side Trail to return the the parking area on Filman Rd.

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Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Southwest shoulder of Willoughby Rd. and Escarpment Sideroad

From ON-10 head west on Escarpment Sideroad until you meet Willoughby Road.

Hike Leader(s): Jennie Greenfield; Elizabeth Ganong 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: 9 km

Description

This series of five hikes celebrates the glorious sugar maple as we move from winter towards spring. The trails are all in or near the Caledon Hills section of the Bruce Trail and range from 7 to 10 km in length.

Register individually for one, a few, or all of the Sweetwater Badge Hikes taking place on Mondays. Participants who complete the five hikes will be eligible to receive a Sweetwater badge. (Note: If you wish to purchase a badge, the cost is $10.00 for BTC members and $15.00 for non-members.)

Hike 4 loops through the Forks of the Credit Provincial Park with a stop at the Credit River. This hike has some big hills and can be strenuous under winter / spring conditions.

Bring your choice of hydration and snacks. Hiking boots and icers/crampons are required.

Participants will be notified the night before if a hike must be cancelled due to inclement weather.