Caledon Hills

Terra Cotta - CANCELED

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Winston Churchill Blvd. intersection with Caledon Trailway.
Driving direction: North on Highway 410, continue north on Highway 10, left on King Street, right on Winston Churchill Blvd.; drive 1 kilometre to roadside parking at Caledon Trailway crossing.

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: 8 km

Description

Will hike Terra Cotta Side Trail, main Bruce Trail and parts of Terra Cotta Conservation Area trails.
Bring water, snack, poles, dress according to weather in layers.
Hike Leaders phone contact for the day of hike: 416-566-0503.
There is optional refreshment stop after hike at a nearby place.

Humpday Hikers - Scotsdale Farm Loop

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Parking area at Scotsdale Farm near the main house

Hike Leader(s): Jennie Greenfield; Mel Thornley 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

Start the New Year off with the Humpday Hikers.   A new bi-monthly series with hikes from 8 – 11 km in length.  Option to join the group post hike at a local spot for refreshments and some comraderie.

This hike will be a 9.5 km Scotsdale loop using the Bennett Heritage and Main Bruce Trail.  On the Scotsdale Property we will be on the farm lane which passes the heritage buildings and barn.  The parking lot and farm lane can be icy in the winter so be sure to have your icers handy.  The majority of the hike will be in the forest, at times following the edge of the escarpment with a few ups and downs and rocky sections.

To avoid getting chilled there will be quick stops for water and a shorter nutrition break along the way –  bring your favorite hiking drink and snacks.

Dress in layers according to the weather.  Hiking boots, and icers / crampons required, poles recommended.

If you can plan to come for a some social time on Georgetown’s Main Street, location to be firmed up closer to our hike date.

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

Car Hike: Caledon Hills E2E #4 of 6

Hosting Club: Toronto, Caledon Hills
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Meet at GPS N43.993572, W80.014057 at BTC parking lot on the east side the 5th Line EHS, only accessed from Hockley Road.

Hike Leader(s): Ross Estrella Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr), Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Variable
Distance (km): 9.5km

Description

This is an E2E hiking series covering Caledon Hills of the Bruce Trail in 6 hikes. As it is the time of the year with unsettled weather we will undertake this event at a pace of 4km/hour. Caledon Hills as the most hilly section of the Bruce Trail require consistent stamina so please consider your hiking fitness level prior to registering. Group hike require everyone to  keep pace. Please make sure you and your car is shuttle ready as everyone is expected to participate. Things to bring: lunch/snacks, liquid hydration, sunscreen, layered clothing, personal medication (if any) and health card. This series must be completed to receive the CHBTC E2E regular badge and CHBTC E2E Winter badge if desired. Don’t forget to bring your happy face and enthusiasm.

Please arrive 15 minutes early.

Cost of badge $10 for BTC members and $15 for non BTC members.