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- 05April 5, 2025
Car Hike: Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-hockley-valley-provincial-nature-reserve/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: General
Location (Google Maps): Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve, Map 18. To reach the meeting point, drive north on Hwy 10 from Orangeville and turn right onto Hockley Road. Continue approximately 5 km east until you see the parking area on your left, directly across the road from the Black Birch restaurant.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: 15 kmDescription
Join us for a 14 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 pace and please bring icers.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment. This hike is an 2SLGBTQIA+ safe space, and everyone is welcome to join us!
Saturday Shorts: Hockley Valley South Citizen Scientist Nature Walk
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/saturday-shorts-hockley-valley-south-citizen-scientist-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): Meet at the 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.Hike Leader(s): Sandy Green 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: 5.5 kmDescription
Pique your curiosity about the awakening forest in the Hockley Valley south area. Learn to use nature identification apps Merlin, Seek and iNaturalist to collect biodiversity data along the Bruce Trail for the BTC’s iNaturalist Project. Badge seekers can work towards earning the CHBTC Citizen Scientist badge.