Caledon Hills

Dr. Philip Gosling Memorial Hike & Founders’ Footpath Plaque Unveiling

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Akela and Scouters Heather and Ross Hamlin Nature Reserve at Riverside Woods
713377 1st Line EHS, Mono
Google GPS Coordinates: 43.959916, -80.070494

Driving Directions:  
From ON-9, head north onto 2nd Line EHS for 3 kilometres. Turn left onto Side Road 5 for 1.5 kilometres. Turn right onto 1st Line EHS for approximately 1 kilometre. Continue straight into the parking lot.

From ON-10, head east on Hockley Road/Dufferin County Road 7 for 1 kilometre. Continue straight onto Side Road 5 for 1.5 kilometres. Turn left onto 1st Line EHS for approximately 1 kilometre. Continue straight into the parking lot.

Hike Leader(s): Sandy Green Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hour, Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 2 or 3 kilometres

Description

Bruce Trail members and friends are invited to gather in nature to honour the life, vision, and legacy of Dr. Philip Gosling, Founder of the Bruce Trail. A time of reflection and the unveiling of the Founders’ Footpath commemorative plaque will be led by Michael McDonald, CEO of the Bruce Trail Conservancy, followed by a guided walk along the footpath, and a time of fellowship and refreshments.

International Trails Day Celebration and Saturday Shorts Hike

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the Caledon Public Library – Alton Branch
35 Station Street

Driving Directions: From ON-10, turn west on Charleston Sideroad/Peel Regional Road 24 for 4 kilometres. Turn right/north onto 3 LineW/Main Street/Peel Regional Road/136 for 4 kilometres. Turn right onto Station Street. The library is on the right side.

Hike Leader(s): Sandy Green Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 5.5 kilometres

Description

Plan to join our local celebration of International Trails Day – promised fun for all. Come to the library early (1:00 pm to 2:00 pm) to learn more about local trails, healthy lifestyles, and volunteering through hands-on activities, conversation, giveaways, and fabulous door prizes. A loop around the biodiverse Alton Grange Property will offer many exciting opportunities for nature sightings. Bring a beverage and snack to keep you energized on the trail. This special hiking event is brought to you by the Caledon Public Library, Caledon Hills BTC, Alton Grange Association, and WILD Outside Youth Leadership Group.

Caledon Hills E2E in 4 - Hike #3

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking – km 35.0 on Coolihans Sideroad, east of where the trail crosses the road.

Hike Leader(s): Dan Patterson 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: 19.1 km

Description

Meet at Coolihans Side Rd., roadside parking. We will shuttle to Willoughby Rd. at the end of Escarpment Sideroad to start our hike. Bring sufficient water, electrolytes, bug spray, sun glasses, lunch and snacks. Poles are helpful. Volunteers will be required to participate in shuttling and driver return as well as a sweep.

Terra Cotta Loop Hike

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Terra Cotta Conservation Area (entry fee $8 per person at the gate)
14452 Winston Churchill Blvd., Halton Hills

Hike Leader(s): Jane Hull Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6.5 km

Description

Join us for a late spring loop hike through Terra Cotta Conservation area. We will hike several of the trails (moderate difficulty with some hilly sections/roots/rocks) and may spot some remaining spring wildflowers, or see some painted turtles in the wetland ponds. Bring your choice of hydration and snacks.. Hiking boots/shoes required. Participants will be notified the night before if the hike must be cancelled due to inclement weather.