Hockley Crest Loop Hike

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking Lot on Mono 5 Sideroad, on the north side where the Trail crosses.

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

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 14 KM

Description

We will follow the main BT and take in several side trails to make a 14 KM hike with several loops.  The footing along the route is usually good, but the terrain will include some steep climbs.

The weather in September can be still be quite warm, muggy and buggy! Dress for the weather, keeping in mind that insects, including ticks, can still be in full force.  Take appropriate precautions to avid insect bites, including using insect repellent and wearing clothing that covers the legs and arms.  Hiking boots are required and poles are recommended.

Bring plenty of water and a snack.  Please arrive by 8:15 am as we will leave promptly at 8:30 am.

Blue Mountains - Stained Glass (4 hikes)

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains, Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Snowdrifters Snowmobile parking area near km 46.8 (Blue Mountains Section – BTC Guide Edition 31)
549949 Pretty River Road, Nottawa

Hike Leader(s): David Royston Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Some rocky footing, Some steep sections
Length of Hike: varies – 17.3 km, 15.4 km, 14.1 km and 20.5 km

Description

Hi. I’m David. Over the years, I’ve led many hikes all across Ontario. Welcome to my new project – Stained Glass badges for all Bruce Trail sections from Niagara to  Peninsula. The project is a 3 year one. This fall the sections to be completed are Blue Mountains, Dufferin and Caledon. First up – Blue Mountains. Those interested are welcome to join for particular sections or the whole series. These are fundraiser hikes and participants are required to register separately for each section when it appears on the BTC  hike schedule website and pay the registration fee. The fee for the Blue Mountains section is $30 for BTC members and $40 for non BTC members.

These hikes will be at a moderate pace (4 km per hr not including lunch break) and will proceed rain or shine. There will be a lunch break around midday (approx 30 min) as well as breaks throughout the day as appropriate. Except for the shuttles, participants are expected to be self reliant. Please bring plenty of water, lunch, snacks, appropriate clothing and footwear, personal medical kit and anything else you may need.

I do not have a current first aid certification and there is no guarantee there will be anyone on the hikes with such. In addition to the waiver in favour of the BTC participants are required to sign at registration, they will also be required to sign a similar waiver in favour of myself at the start of each hike (I’m just a volunteer at this).

Each hike will involve a shuttle and everyone will be expected to do their share of the shuttle driving. Shuttle drivers should not expect compensation for doing shuttles. Shuttle drivers will be selected by the hike leader at the start of each hike.

The hike schedule is attached below. If there are any questions, please let me know.