The Forest & Stones Speak - Forest Bathing & Historical Hike

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): Depart from Riverside Woods parking lot, Map 18, (BTC Ref Guide) off the 1st Line EHS. From Highway 10, take Hockley Valley Rd. East. Turn right onto the 5 Sideroad and then left or north on 1st Line EHS to the parking lot.

Hike Leader(s): Janice McClelland and Dan Revington Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6.5 km

Description

We begin our walk on the Goodyear Memorial Side Trail, absorbing nature as we walk quietly under the forest cover.  Then follow the Rushing River Side Trail down and  back from the Nottawasaga River.  The Goodyear Memorial Side Trail continues to lead us on through forest to the 2nd Line where we follow the main Bruce Trail to the Vineyard View Side Trail breathing in the view. Our return journey includes the vistas of the Upland Side Trail.  On this Canada Day, we will share information and stories of the stone house built in 1857 – standing today, 167 years later –  a house that received its historical designation in 2024!

Please bring water and carry a lunch.  (Options may include a “picnic” lunch towards the end of the walk.)

Canada Day Dundas Valley Loop

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Iroquoia Section, Map 8. Dundas Valley Conservation Area Parking Lot P3. Take DVCA Trail Centre Entrance off Governors Road, near km 51.8.

Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 17.5 kms

Description

Oh Canada!  Join us on a lovely loop hike in the Dundas Valley. We take in part of the Bruce Trail and several DVCA trails.  Waterfalls like Sherman, Canterbury, and Cascade.  Please bring  bug spray, 3L water, snack for “elevensies”, lunch, hiking boots, poles and lots of smiles.  Entrance fee to DVCA in effect at gate.  Consider buying a Hamilton Conservation Area annual pass. It’s well worth it.  Please arrive at 9:15 to be ready to hike at 9:30.

Car Hike: Forks Of The Credit, Map 15, Ed 31

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Forks of the Credit Provincial Park, Map 15, Ed 31

Hike Leader(s): Al Brown Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Hilly
Distance: 10 Km

Description

Starting at Mississauga Road we will follow the Elora Cataract Trailway into the Forks of the Credit Park and complete a loop hike through the park, returning along the Trailway to the meeting point. There will be an opportunity to see the falls. After the hike those inclined are invited to join me for coffee or tea at the Higher Ground coffee shop in Belfountain.

To get to the meeting point go north on Mississauga Road through Belfountain. Continue about 2 km to where the Elora Cataract Trailway crosses Mississauga Road. There is parking on both sides of the road. Beware of no parking areas.