Blue Mountains End to End Part II of VI

Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:00
Return to City Time: 19:00
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup

Optional Items

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Map 23 of the Bruce Trail Reference and Guide. Km 55.7 to km 44.5

Hike Leader(s): George Lennon and Michael Humpage Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 11.3km

Description

Bus departs 10 York Mills Rd at 8:00 AM and Major Mackenzie Dr and HWY 400 Park and Ride at 8:20 AM. If you wish to be picked up at the Major Mackenzie Dr and HWY 400 Park and Ride, type ‘yes’ in the additional information field. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. The bus waits for no one.

On this hike we will be going east from km 55.7 through the Petun Conservation Area. The Conservation Area was named for the indigenous peoples that inhabited the land during the early 1600’s. As the Bruce Trail winds its way through rock faces, cliffs and crevices, one of the highlights of the trail are lookouts from Osler Bluff. The view is especially beautiful in the fall when the leaves change colors. There are also unique fern and moss communities. We will continue through the Pretty River Valley Provincial Park. Here we will take a short climb of a few hundred metres on the John Haigh Side Trail to the highest point along the Bruce Trail at 540m above sea level. We will stop in Creemore on our way back to Toronto for a chance to walk its heritage trail or to visit bakeries, a craft brewery, art galleries, museums and parks.

** Hikers are required to bring a mask and wear it on the bus. Masks must fit properly and cover the nose, mouth and chin. For the highest level of protection against Covid-19, respiratory viruses or the flu, KN95 or N95 masks are recommended. **

8:30 Woodend to Screaming Tunnel and Fireman's Park Loop

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps):

Meet at Woodend Conservation Area off Taylor Road (Map 2)

Hike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 14km

Description

Hike through Woodend along the Main Trail and Side Trails visiting the Screaming Tunnel and on to Fireman’s Park before returning. This hike qualifies for the hike required regarding the screaming tunnel badge

Boyne Valley 25K Challenge

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Special Events
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land Section, Map 20, Km 28.3. The hike starts from the BTC Rock Hill parking lot on 1st Line EHS, Mulmur, 6.0 km north from Hwy 89, east of Hwy10. You will be directed to parking on the west side of the road, just opposite the meeting site. We ask that you do not park on the road.

Hike Leader(s): Tom Thayer Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 25 kilometers

Description

This is a loop hike, hiking south beginning and ending at km 28.3. A detailed map will be handed out at the start. There will be one checkpoint along the route where snacks and water will be available. Please bring your own refillable water bottle.

There will be hotdogs and snacks at the finish line along with photos taken with your new accomplishment!

Note: Adult Members are considered 12 years old and older. Children under the age of 12 may not register due to the strenuous nature of this challenge.

Check-in will begin at 8:00 am, continuing until 9:00.am. Registrants may leave as soon as 8:20am after they check in and receive any further instructions.

Participants will earn the Boyne Valley 25 K badge.

25k Challenge Map

Please Note: Unfortunately, due to many reasons, dogs are not allowed.

Enjoy the hike!

9:00 Cave Spring Witch Hunt

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps):

Parking lot Quarry Road Beamsville

Hike Leader(s): Bill Russell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6k

Description

Discover the history of the 19th Century Quarry Pioneers and the Cave Spring Witch. Complete this hike and count it towards the Screaming Tunnel Badge

Clappison Woods to Smokey Hollow MAP 9

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Park at Clappison Corners Walmart Parking Lot -east side -also parking lot above near Dollar Tree-we will meet in the grassy area between parking lots

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

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approximately 12 kms

Description

A There and Back-starting out on the old quarry trails behind the shopping centre we will pick up the  BT main trail through Clappison Woods –  and along  Grindstone Creek – to Smokey Hollow Falls

Some steep and rocky trail as well as staircase climb to view the Great Falls – Pack water, snack/lunch- wear weather appropriate clothing, hiking poles, boots recommended as well