Caledon Hills

Caledon Hills E2E Stained Glass Badge Hike in 4 Hikes

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at km 15.9, roadside parking along the southwest shoulder of Willoughby Road near Escarpment Sideroad intersection, 43.831244, -79.980588. (Map 15, Edition 31)
Directions: From Hwy #10 head west on Escarpment Sideroad for approximately 1.5 km.

Hike Leader(s): Lily Li Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 17.3 km

Description

Earn the Cheltenham Badlands Stained Glass/Fundraiser badge, which is part of the collectable Bruce Trail Clubs stained glass-themed fundraiser set. Hike distances range from 17 km to 20 km for the 4-day end-to-end series.

Please dress according to the weather presented that day. Bring snacks and water (electrolytes) for a long day of hike.

This is a car shuttle hike. Please have your vehicle ready as everyone will be taking a turn to drive us all to the start point of our hike or to get our drivers back at the end of the day.

Sweetwater Series - Hike 5 - Hockleycrest

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Parking Lot on Mono 5 Sideroad, north side of the Road.

From Airport Road, north of 9 turn east on Mono 5 Sideroad.

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: 6.6 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 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 5 explores the beautiful Hockleycrest property on the Main and  Side Trails. The trail passes sap collection lines and a sugar shack. This hike has some hills and can be 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.

Saturday Shorts: Palgrave Forest

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the parking lot at Palgrave Rotary Park, 17357 Peel Regional Road 50 (Highway 50), Palgrave. It is at the north end of Palgrave on the east side of Highway 50. This is our meeting spot. We will walk together to Palgrave Forest on the west side of Highway 50. It is best to aim for arriving around 8:15 am, so we can start hiking as close to 8:30 as possible. Thanks!

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 approximately 6 km hike takes us through Palgrave Forest. The route will be a “there-and-back” with a change-up on the way back. The trails are expected to be dry, muddy, or wet in parts. Bring water and a snack, if desired. Weather permitting, there will be a ten-minute break. No dogs please. Registrants can expect a reminder/update message one or two days before the hike. Please note the early start time as this is a very popular multi-use spot on the weekends. Most of the route is wide, but there might be times when we need to step out of the way for cyclists to pass.