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December | December | December | 1  Dufferin Hi-Land Annual New Year’s Day Hikes – Long 9:30 AM-3:15 PM 01/01/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/dufferin-hi-land-annual-new-years-day-hikes-long/2025-01-01/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Mono Community Centre. 200m south of Mono Centre (County Road 8). Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 17 kms Description
Please join us for a Dufferin Hi-Land annual tradition – a New Year’s Day hike at Mono Cliffs Provincial Park and its environs. What better way to start the New Year? We have three hikes planned – long, medium and short. This hike is the long one at 17 kms. The short and medium hikes run by longstanding club members Bryan and Carol Foley and Les Babbage will be posted separately for separate sign-up. All three hikes will end back at Mono Centre at 3:15 pm or so for seasonal refreshments and good cheer. We really hope you can make it. Please dress in warm layers for the weather. Icers and hiking boots are a must. Poles recommended. Please also bring a smile as always, a warm drink, some water, a snack and a lunch. Please arrive at 9:15 am to be ready to hike at 9:30 am.
- Dufferin Hi-Land Annual New Years Day Hike
1:00 PM-4:00 PM 01/01/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/dufferin-hi-land-annual-new-years-day-hike/2025-01-01/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land, Map 19. Meet at the Mono Community Centre hiker parking lot. Take Mono Centre Road east from Hwy 10 and look for the Community Centre on your right as you approach the stop sign in Mono Centre. Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage;Bryan Foley;Carol Foley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely, Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 4.8 or 7.5 km Description
Join us for a “day after the night before” hike to clear your head with a little exercise, fresh air and great company. Options for a short (4.8 km) or medium (7.5 km) hike. A longer hike is also available by separate registration (See BTC Hike Schedule for details). Hot beverages and snacks available after the hike. Contributions to the snack table welcome! Snow shoes or icers may be required, depending on conditions. Contact the hike leaders if in doubt.
| 2 | 3 - Pop-Up Scotsdale Farm to Limehouse Hike
9:15 AM-4:00 PM 01/03/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/pop-up-scotsdale-farm-to-limehouse-hike/2025-01-03/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking Lot across from Limehouse Public School on south side of 22 Sideroad near the wooden fence around the old junkyard. Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Moderate
Distance: 18 kms Description
Join us for a walk in the woods from Scotsdale Farm to Limehouse taking in the main trail and some side trails. There will be snow on the ground so please make sure you have your icers on. Please bring a smile, a warm drink, some water, a snack and a lunch. This is a shuttle hike so please be prepared to drive other hikers and please bring a garbage bag and change of footwear for drive at the end of the hike.
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5 | 6 | 7  Hockleycrest Loop Hike 9:30 AM-12:00 PM 01/07/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/hockleycrest-loop-hike/2025-01-07/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Caledon Hills Section, Map 18
Meet at the Bruce Trail parking lot on the north side of 5 Sideroad Mono, about 500 metres east of Airport Rd (km 45.7, Edition 31) Hike Leader(s): Julie Daley, Les Babbage, Inge Eckerich, Tony Evangelista Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6.6 km, shorter hike 3.7 km Description
We will hike the Main Trail to Airport Road, returning by way of Hockleycrest Side Trail. The shorter hike will take Hockley Hollow, Hockleycrest and Harmony Side Trails. Bring icers, poles and snack. Snowshoes may be helpful, depending on the conditions.
| 8 | 9 | 10 - Pop-Up Tews Falls, Borer’s Falls, Great Falls of Fire
9:15 AM-4:30 PM 01/10/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/pop-up-tews-falls-borers-falls-great-falls-of-fire/2025-01-10/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Great Falls: parking area beside Mill Street at the BTC Smokey Hollow Side Trail, Waterdown. Please be careful. Busy road. Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Strenuous
Distance: 16.7 kms Description
Join us on a 16.7 km shuttle hike taking in Tews Falls, Borer’s Falls and the Great Falls at Smokey Hollow. They will look fantastic encased in ice. Great time of year. Entry fee at Tews Falls. If you have a Hamilton Conservation pass please let me know so that I can plan who parks where. Icers, hiking boots and rudimentary common sense mandatory. Poles recommended. Please bring a warm drink, water, a snack, a lunch and a smile. Hike will be cancelled if Trump invades. Please enlist immediately to defend our great country.
| 11 - Winter Badge Series Hike #1 of 4
6:30 PM-8:30 PM 01/11/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/winter-badge-series-hike-2-of-4/2025-01-11/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Map 20 Km 12.2 (Ed. 31) ( 30th Sideroad Mono On 500m east of Hurontario ) Hike Leader(s): Bryan and Carol Foley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6.5 km Description
Start 6:30 pm PROMPT ! NO WAITING FOR LATE COMMERS Please arrive by 6:15pm Roadside Parking on south side of 30th Sideroad only. Mind the ditches. In and back hike. Bring Snack, Water, Headlamp ( Flashlight ) , Dress for the weather , Snow Shoes or Icers may be required If in doubt contact hike leader.
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12 | 13 | 14 - Silver Creek- Great Esker Side Trail
9:30 AM-12:30 PM 01/14/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/silver-creek-great-esker-side-trail-4/2025-01-14/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Toronto Section, Map 13, Meet at intersection of 8th Line and 27th Sideroad, just north of Km 32.2 at 9.30 am Hike Leader(s): Inge Eckerich, Les Babbage, Julie Daley, Tony Evangelista Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6.0 km Description
We will hike a loop on the Main trail and Great Esker side trail. Short hike can return at any time. Icers and/or snowshoes may be required.
| 15 | 16 | 17 - Dundas Valley Loops
9:15 AM-3:30 PM 01/17/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/dundas-valley-loops/2025-01-17/ Click here for more information or to register 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: 15 kms Description
Join us on a lovely series of trail loops in the Dundas Valley. We take in part of the Bruce Trail and several DVCA trails. Lots of ups and downs. Please bring icers, a warm drink, water, a snack for “elevensies”, lunch, hiking boots, poles and lots of smiles. Entrance fee to DVCA in effect at gate. Please arrive at 9:00 to be ready to hike at 9:15.
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19 - Pine River Discovery Hike
10:30 AM-2:00 PM 01/19/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/pine-river-discovery-hike-3/2025-01-19/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Second Line and 15 Sideroad in Mulmur Ontario. From Orangeville, head north on hwy #10 to hwy #89. Turn left and head west to county road #124. Turn right and head north to 15 Sideroad. Turn right and follow to 2nd line. Parking is on the east side of 2nd Line, just north of 15 Sideroad. Do not try and come across 15 sideroad from east to west. It is a snowmobile trail at this time of the year. Hike Leader(s): Tom Thayer, Susan Bate Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate
Distance: 6 km Description
We will be exploring the winter wonders that the Pine River Nature Reserve offers during the winter. This is a snowshoe hike so please be sure to bring your snowshoes. Should the weather not behave and snow is not in abundance, we will still do the hike but icer’s would be recommended in this case as there is sure to still be icy patches within the reserve. Bring snowshoes, icer’s, mitts, hats, food, and dress according to the weather.
| 20 | 21 - Hockley Valley – Dunby Rd/Cam Snell Side Trails
9:30 AM-12:00 PM 01/21/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/hockley-valley-dunby-rd-cam-snell-side-trails-3/2025-01-21/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Caledon Hills Section, Hockley Valley, Map 18, Meet at the parking lot on the south side of Dunby Rd, Km 68.0 Hike Leader(s): Tony Evangelista; Inge Eckerich; Julie Daley, Les Babbage Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 6.5 km, short hike 4 km Description
We will meet at the roadside parking on Dunby Rd, and hike south along the Main Trail for 2.5 km. We will then follow the Cam Snell Side Trail loop (2 km), and return on the Main Trail. For those wishing a shorter hike, return to the parking before the Side Trail (4 km). Please come prepared for the weather. Snowshoes or icers may be needed. Hiking poles are recommended. Bring snack and water.
| 22 | 23 | 24 - Birthday Outing at Scotsdale Farm
8:45 AM-2:15 PM 01/24/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/birthday-outing-at-scotsdale-farm/2025-01-24/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): The address for Scotsdale Farm is 13807 Trafalgar Road, Georgetown. About .5 km northeast of km 29.7, BTC Map 13. Please park in the parking lot near the heritage house. Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery Sections Likely, Moderate
Distance: 16 kms Description
Join us on a 16 km loop hike of the many Side Trails of Scotsdale Farm to celebrate the birthday of a hiker who just became a senior. No gifts please although hugs welcome. This hike is the longer hike referred to in “Hike Lord” Phill Armstrong’s companion hike posting of today’s date. Optional pub stop after in Georgetown at 2:30 pm. Icers and hiking boots mandatory. Please bring a couple of snacks, a warm drink, some water and lots of smiles. Please dress in layers for the weather. Please note the earlier start time of 8:45 am.
| 25  Dufferin Hi-Land Winter Badge Hike #2 of 4 9:30 AM-1:00 PM 01/25/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/dufferin-hi-land-winter-badge-hike-2-of-4-3/2025-01-25/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Special Events
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land, Map 20. Meet at BTC Rock Hill parking lot on 1st Line EHS, Mulmur, 300 metres south of 10 Sideroad/County Rd 17 (Km 28.3). Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage; Helen Bailey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 8 or 9.5 km Description
We will hike the Main Trail to the Oliver Creek Loop, returning by way of Moss Haven Side Trail and Main Trail. Option to continue across 1st Line to Rock Hill loop. Lots of hills, streams and crevices. Dress for winter conditions. Snowshoes and/or icers required. Hike leaders will contact registered hikers a day or two before the hike to advise on trail conditions and any weather alerts. Bring water, snacks and lunch.
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26 | 27 | 28 - Riverside Woods Nature Reserve
9:30 AM-11:30 AM 01/28/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/riverside-woods-nature-reserve/2025-01-28/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Caledon Hills Section, Map 18 (Edition 31)
Meet at the BTC parking lot at the bend in 1st Line EHS, north of 5 Sideroad. Mono Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage, Inge Eckerich, Julie Daley, Tony Evangelista Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely, Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 4.5 km; Short Hike: 2.2 km Description
We will hike a loop consisting of the Goodyear Memorial and Upland Side Trails, with a short side trip on the Rushing River Side Trail. The shorter hike will turn back at the Rushing River Side Trail. Please bring icers, poles, snowshoes (weather depending), water and a snack.
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