Car Hike: Dufferin End to End 2 of 3

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): *Please note the new meeting location* which is at km 34.9, on Centre Rd (Kilgorie), 30m south of River Rd (GPS N44.174783, W80.146573). If your GPS directs you to drive down Centre Rd, DO NOT! Access meeting point from Prince of Wales Rd/Dufferin County Rd 19, then River Rd, then finally just around the corner onto Centre Rd (intersection of River Rd. and Centre Rd).

Hike Leader(s): Jacqueline Van Dyke Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 18 km

Description

This is the second of a three part End to End Dufferin series and on this hike, we’ll enjoy passing through hardwood forests, old orchards, along country roads, and past the concrete shell of the Dufferin Light and Power generating station. Near the end of our hike, we’ll pass by our vehicles and continue to km 37.7 before taking the Kilgorie Side Trail back to our cars.

Please arrive prior to 8:15 to be ready for an 8:30 departure. This is a car shuttle hike so please be prepared to share equally in the shuttling.

Check the weather the night before/morning of, the hike and dress accordingly. Bring enough water, snacks, and lunch to last the entire hike. Please bring your icers as we may encounter ice and if not ice, icers can also be well used in mud.

Toronto end to end, 2 of 3

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet on Eight Line and 27 Sideroad (parking lot at km 33.4) Carpool to Third Line (km 16.3)

Hike Leader(s): Vince Zvonar Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk, Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 17.1

Description

Ross McLean loop (Bass Lake)

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 12:45 pm at Kemble Arena parking lot to carpool to trail head. Limited parking at trail head. 5 minute drive from Kemble.

Hike Leader(s): Carol Mullin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, There might be icy and slippery sections.
Distance: 3.9 km loop

Description

If there is snow we will avoid the upper creviced section. Snowshoes may or may not be needed. Ice grippers may be helpful for your boots. Picturesque view of Bass Lake and the wetlands. Approx. 1.5 to 2 hrs. If you are unable to register, please call or text the leader at 226-787-8804.