Dufferin Hi-Land End-to-End #2 of 4

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): BTC Parking area km 28.3, 1st Line East

Hike Leader(s): Pati Greenwood, Jeff Dowsett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 14.2 km

Description

This is an end-to-end hiking series to complete the Dufferin Highlands section of the Bruce Trail in 4 hikes, join us for one, some or all.

The hikes will be undertaken at a medium pace of approximately 4 km/hour for 13 – 15 kms each hike. Please consider your fitness level before registering, this is a group hike, and everyone is expected to keep pace with the person in front of them for the duration of the hike.

The weather can be changeable at this time of year, so dress in layers for any possibility.  The terrain may be wet and slippery in sections, wear hiking boots and bring hiking poles.  Bring a snack, plenty of water and other hydration as needed.

We will be travelling from south to north over the series.  The series will require car shuffles, and everyone will be expected to participate as drivers.

Today’s hike, the second of four, will be 14.2 km in length.  Please plan to arrive at the meeting place by 8:15 am as we will start the car shuffle at 8:30 am sharp.

Further details will be provided to registered hikers a few days prior to the hike.

Peninsula Side Trail Bonanza Part 3

Hosting Club: Sydenham, Peninsula
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Forty Hills Parking Area off Richardson Side Trail (loop 1), then street parking in Lion’s Head (loop 2), then Spirit Rock Conservation Area (loop 3). For first day only. The location for the other days in hike series will be listed in the itinerary.

Hike Leader(s): Karen Buschert Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
Distance: Distances vary each day and with each loop. Up to 14-22 km in a day

Description

Explore the side trails of the Bruce Trail! This is Part 3 of a 3 part series of multi-day hikes that will cover almost all the side trails of the Peninsula section, and yes, there is a badge for that!  Most hikes will be loops of 5-15 km and you can complete a full day or join in for select  loops each day depending on your preference. We will do some nature ID as well for those that are working towards birding, fern or tree badges.

Part 1: April 7-9

Part 2: April 14-16

Part 3: April 28-30

Suggested accommodations: Silver Lake Mennonite Camp near Sauble Beach

slmc.ca/retreats/retreats/

Scroll to Weekday Wanders- Bruce Trail Side Trails to register

Stay in a retreat centre and be treated to home cooked meals while taking in the beauty of the local landscape. Shared or private rooms available.

Cost: $250+ HST, cost includes accommodation for 2 nights and 6 meals