Blue Loop Hikes #5 - Mono Cliffs - location change to Hilton Falls due to Dufferin trail closure

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Caledon Hills
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hilton Falls Conservation area

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
Distance: 11 km

Description

NOTE; WE HAVE RELOCATED THIS HIKE TO HILTON FALLS CONSERVATION AREA DUE TO DUFFERIN TRAIL CLOSURE.  IT WILL BE A SIMILAR LENGTH.  A PARKING FEE WILL BE REQUIRED AT HILTON FALLS.

This is a series of loop hikes exploring various BT Blue trails in wintry and early spring conditions.  Join us for one, some or all.

Today’s hike will explore the main trail and the various side trails for an 11 km look in Mono Cliffs Provincial Park.

Bring a snack and plenty of water, and other hydration as needed.  Wear hiking boots and bring hiking poles.  Icers may also be required.

Please arrive at the meeting place by 8:15 am as we will leave promptly at 8:30 am.

Peninsula Side Trail Bonanza Part 1

Hosting Club: Sydenham, Peninsula
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking off Mallory Beach Rd (loop 1), then drive 3 km down the road (loop 2). For first day only. All other days will have other meet locations according to 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 1 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/

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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