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Car Hike: Scotsdale Farm – Blue and White hike – 18.5KM
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-scotsdale-farm-blue-and-white-hike-18-5km-2/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps):We meet in the parking lot at Scotsdale Farm. Enter from Trafalgar Road, 1.7KM northwest of Highway 7.
Hike Leader(s): Fayyaz Mahmood Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr)
Terrain: Challenging, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot)
Distance: 18.5KMDescription
We will be hiking the Main (white) and Side-Trails (blue) in the Scotsdale Farm / Silver Creek area. We start on the Bennett Heritage Side Trail (ST) going North to join the Main Bruce trail at 35.2KM, Map 13, Ed 31. We turn back on the Main trail to take the Great Esker ST at 33.5KM. We leave the Great Esker trail to take the new Trafalgar ST, Reservoir ST and finally the Duff Pit ST to return back to the Main trail at 28.6KM. We take the Main trail going north until 31.3KM and take the Maureen Smith ST to return back on the Bennett Heritage ST to return back to the parking lot.Dress according to the weather. Hiking boots are required. Bring your lunch and 1.5-2 litres of water.
Wasaga Dunes
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/wasaga-dunes-2/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Organized Hike
Location (Google Maps): Tim Hortons, First Street, CollingwoodHike Leader(s): David Little Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6 kmDescription
We will meet at Tim Hortons in Collingwood (First Street). We will hike over
the Dunes and along the river. The hike is partially on the Ganaraska trail. Bring a snack
and water.
Wednesday Walkers: Silent Valley
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/wednesday-walkers-silent-valley/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Beaver Valley
Location (Google Maps): Meet in the parking area on the road at the end of 2nd Concession South, Map 30, east of km 34.5
Hike Leader(s): Margaret Yaraskavitch Click here to contact the hike leader.
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Some rocky footing, Some steep sections
Length of Hike: 5 kmDescription
This hike through Silent Valley is special. Cedar groves, scarp face and large boulders as well as the site of an old farm. Interesting historical features including the remains of a downed airplane. Please bring a drink and, if you’d like, a snack.COVID-19 Precautions Before, During and After your Hike
- Each hiker joining a Bruce Trail Club organized hike must perform a self-screening check before hiking.
Find Ontario’s self-assessment tool here: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/ - If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, stay home.
Other Guidelines
- Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the hike.
- Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate attire for the weather and the terrain.
Hiking poles are a good idea in any season, especially if the terrain is rocky or slippery. In winter, snowshoes or icers/crampons are needed when conditions dictate.
Wearing appropriate clothing and footwear prevents injuries and shows consideration for a safe and positive group hiking experience. - Always carry I.D. and your health card.
- Bring sufficient water and snacks (or lunch if indicated). A minimum of 1L of water is recommended on all hikes, and 3L is recommended for long, challenging hikes in the heat of the summer.
- Bring sunscreen and insect repellent (for spring and summer hikes).
- Bring your own first aid kit.
- Please leave dogs at home.
- Each hiker joining a Bruce Trail Club organized hike must perform a self-screening check before hiking.