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- 19April 19, 2025
New Hikers Nature Walk
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/new-hikers-nature-walk/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): Location: Meet at roadside parking at the dead end of Boston Mills Rd., about 400 m west of Mississauga Rd. Note: please do not block the private driveway.Directions: From Hwy 10 take Boston Mills Rd. 6 km west to the dead end just west of Mississauga Rd. An alternative is to take Mississauga Rd. north from King St. about 3 km, turn left on Boston Mills Rd. for about 400 m
Hike Leader(s): Richard Smythe 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: 3.8 kmDescription
There and back on both the Main Trail and the Rockside Side Trail, about 3.8 km, with some hills, puddles, mud and rugged sections. Sturdy boots and hiking poles are recommended. The pace will be slow at times with numerous stops to observe the spring ephemerals, listen to bird song and take photos. Bring your binoculars, camera and cellphone. Apps like Merlin, Seek, and iNaturalist will help identify flora and fauna along the route.