Caledon Hills

Forks of the Credit

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: 11 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 and snack; poles are recommended.
Bugs spray and sunscreen are useful.
Optional refreshment stop at one of the cafes nearby – more information on the hiking day.

Caledon End to End Stained Glass Fundraiser Badge

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills, Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): First hike meets on the southwest shoulder of Willoughby Rd & Escarpment Sideroad, km 15.9, Map15, Edition 31 BTC Guidebook, N 43.831244, W 79.980588

Hike Leader(s): Glenda Collings Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Some steep sections
Length of Hike: 15.9 km + approx. 2 km to walk to parking on Boston Mills Road

Description

Join us for a set of  four hikes in the Caledon BTC section to earn the Stained Glass fundraiser badge.  The medium hike pace will range between 3 to 4 km per hour, sometimes a bit more than 4 km per hour on easy flat terrain, with a snack and lunch break.  Hikers may request a personal bio break, clothing adjustment, drink stop, etc. at any time during the hike by notifying the leader or sweep.  The hikes range from approx. 18 to 19.5 km.  Please self evaluate your ability to manage the pace and length of these hikes.  Life does happen, so hikers will be able to miss one hike and make it up on their own before June 27.  A full hike schedule, with meet locations, will be sent to hikers after registration.  If you have any questions please use the “Contact hike leader” option on the online schedule.

Indigenous Learnings: Medicine Garden Exploring at Albion Hills

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Albion Hills Conservation Area – meet up at 1:45 PM at Chalet parking, follow well marked signs to Chalet.

Hike Leader(s): GG Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: ~8 km (or more depending on interest!)

Description

*Updated to afternoon to allow join of water walk in the AM*

Looking for an Indigenous learning opportunity? Enjoy a ~6 km walk/hike to the Indigenous Medicine Garden located in the Albion Hills Conservation Park property. We will learn about the history of the medicine garden while we enjoy some trails. Dress for the weather, wear your hikers, pack your personal items, meds, water, snacks. There are washrooms at meet up spot.

We will meet up at 1:45 PM in the parking lot closest to the chalet: Chalet Building, Albion, ON L7E 0M8.

NOTE: The park does have a entry parking fee https://trca.ca/parks/albion-hills-conservation-area/?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1bSxteKnigMVzTMIBR0Clxb-EAAYASAAEgICJPD_BwE#park_title_350_5.

Join us as we enjoy, learn and appreciate together.