The Glen Cross/Cam Snell side trails

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Organized Hike
Location (Google Maps): Tim Horton’s First Street, Collingwood

Hike Leader(s): Gordon Sheppard Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 7 km

Description

The Glen Cross/Cam Snell side trails are easy to moderate loop trails. There are some short, steep climbs, but the trail footing is good. The trails are dry unless there has been a recent downpour. There are opportunities for great views of the Hockley Valley, some glades and wetlands, and some river views of the north and south branches of the Nottawasaga River. This will be a moderately paced hike so that the views can be enjoyed and photographed, and there’ll be a stop with enough time for a snack.

There is an option to stop at the Mono Centre Brewery on the way home to relax and slake your thirst. The brewery is located just under 2 km’s west of Airport Rd, on Dufferin Rd 8 (Mono Centre Rd).
The trailhead for the Glen Cross side trail, which is the starting point, is on 3rd Line EHS, 1 km north of Hockley Rd. GPS coordinates are 43.9229 -80.04809 Car pooling is advised as parking at the trailhead is limited.

Hilton Falls - Halton Agreement Forest

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Intersection of 10 Side Road and Fourth Line just east of Guelph Line and north of the 401. See Google Maps function in this Hike Description for GPS.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 17 kms

Description

Join us for a Fall colours hike at the top of the Sixteen Mile Creek watershed in the Halton Agreement Forest.  Please bring 2L of water, a snack, a lunch, bug spray, and a smile.  Hiking boots mandatory.

Hotspots Loop

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Utility tower lot on hwy 6 near Centennial Tower – please see parking details below.

Hike Leader(s): Cindy Paczkowski Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing., There might be muddy sections., There might be sections with water on the trail.
Distance: Approximately 12 km

Description

This is an ambitious hike that will hit some key hotspots in the Sydenham section. We will descend from the tower lot parking past Centennial tower, hopeful we can get some colourful views of fall foliage over the town at higher elevation. We will head southward towards the Pallisades Loop and then take it to the Harrison Park side trail and then to Creamery Hill. We will get back onto the white trail and head towards Inglis Falls and then northward back to our cars. Hiking shoes/boots are a must. Poles are recommended. Bring a lunch and lots of water.