Caledon Hills E2E and winter badge 1/4

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Km 16.1. Coordinates N 43.831244,W 79.980588

Hike Leader(s): Smadar Junkin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 16.1km

Description

We will shuttle to km 0.0 and hike to km 16.1. We will enjoy the area of the Forks of the Credit and the Devil Pulpit. This hike can qualify for the winter badge as well as we will allow time for that badge.
must have snowshoes and icers. Bring 2 litres of water.  We will follow all Covid 19 rules.
check before the hike in case the hike date is changes due to bad weather.

Franks Lime Kiln, Singhampton Caves

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Register on-line or sign-in morning of hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.

Hike Leader(s): Kelly-Leigh Thomas Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 12km

Description

Please be prepared with icers’s or snowshoes.An enjoyable snowshoe along the white blazed trail through the upper escarpment, descending to the Standing Rock Side Trail where the trail becomes more challenging and quite the climb. An enjoyable view of Standing Rock in all its magnificence, then up and over icy rock faces and through icy cracks and crevices! Once at the top continue on to close the loop. Take the Franks Kiln Side Trail just before you reach the end of the loop to view a restored lime kiln that was originally built circa 1860. Bring a snack or lunch and water.

Hamilton Bayfront to Princess Point

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): 200 Harbour Front Dr Hamilton Meet by the gazebo. Free parking

Hike Leader(s): Gayle Laws Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 8 km

Description

This enjoyable walk by the Hamilton waterfront is from Bayfront Park parking lot to Princess  Point, around a short loop at Princess Point and then back on a paved path.  Sometimes we need a little encouragement to get out and enjoy the fresh air in the winter.  Dress warmly as there may be winds.

Evening Hike in Owen Sound

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: An evening walk.
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the municipal parking lot by the river on the west side of 1st Ave. E between 7th St. E and 8th St. E in Owen Sound.

Hike Leader(s): Harriet Nixon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk: 4 to 5 km/h
Terrain: There might be icy and slippery sections.
Distance: Approx 5 km

Description

This hike WILL leave at 7:00 pm – no need to arrive early. This evening we will explore trails and neighbourhoods in Owen Sound. Please bring icers if conditions are icy. For further information contact Harriet Nixon at 519-373-6598 or harrietnixon@bmts.com