Dufferin Hi-Land Hike Schedule

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Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Mono Community Centre parking lot, 754483 Mono Centre Road, Mono, ON

Hike Leader(s): Suzette Daley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 9km

Description

Mono Cliffs: Trails & Tales

Join us for Mono Cliffs: Trails & Tales, an approximately 9 km, 3-hour hike through the beautiful trails of Mono Cliffs Provincial Park.

We will meet at the Mono Community Centre parking lot, 754483 Mono Centre Road, Mono, ON, and hike into Mono Cliffs Provincial Park before returning to our starting point.

Distance: Approximately 9 km
Duration: Approximately 3 hours
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Moderate, with hills, some rocky sections and uneven footing

Along the way, we will travel through beautiful forested sections and the Niagara Escarpment landscape, stopping briefly at points of interest to enjoy the surroundings and share a few interesting facts and stories about the area.

Please ensure that you are comfortable hiking approximately 9 km over varied terrain before registering.

How to Prepare

• Get a good night’s sleep and come ready for approximately 3 hours of hiking.

• Bring plenty of water. 1–2 litres per person is recommended.

• Bring a snack or light food for the hike. Bring your medication if needed.

• Wear sturdy hiking shoes or hiking boots with good traction. Waterproof footwear is recommended if trail conditions are damp.

• Hiking poles are recommended but not required, particularly for hills and uneven sections.

• Bring insect repellent or wear protective clothing.

• Bring sunscreen and consider a hat for sun protection.

• Dress appropriately for the weather and consider bringing an extra layer.

• Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start time to allow time for check-in. We will depart promptly.

Weather

The hike may be cancelled or rescheduled in the event of rain or other unsafe weather or trail conditions. Registered hikers will be notified of any changes.

LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE!

Come ready to move, explore and enjoy an end-of-summer adventure as we discover the trails and tales of Mono Cliffs!

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Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land, Map 20. Meet at Rock Hill parking lot on 1st Line Mulmur, just south of 10 Sideroad (Km 29.4).

Hike Leader(s): Tony Evangelista, Les Babbage, Inge Eckerich, Julie Daley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7.0 km; Short Hike: 2.4 km

Description

We will hike the Main Trail, returning by way of the Oliver Creek and Moss Haven Side Trails. The short hike will return to parking from just past the top of the Enchanted Forest Side Trail, before the Main Trail descends into the Boyne Valley. Bring water and snacks. Hiking poles are recommended.

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Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Caledon Hills Section, Map 14. To car pool, meet at Party City (4th Ave at Hwy 10 in Orangeville) at 9:00 am or meet at roadside parking on Heritage Rd, north of King Rd, west of Mississauga Rd, Terra Cotta (Km 44.9) at 9:30 am.

Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage, Julie Daley, Inge Eckerich, Tony Evangelista Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 10 km with a shorter option available.

Description

From Heritage Rd we will  hike west along the Main Trail, through Terra Cotta Conservation Area.  We will return along the Terra Cotta Side Trail (Caledon Trailway) to Heritage Rd.   Terrain is mostly flat, with some hills, and a steep section. This is a 10 km hike with an option to turn back for a 5 km hike. Bring lunch, snacks and water.

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Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Caledon Hills Section, Map 16: Meet in the parking lot at the farm on the east side of Mountainview Rd (between Escarpment Sideroad and Charleston Sideroad).
Note: The trails we will be hiking are not shown in the BT Guide. You can preview maps on the Trail Changes and Notices section of the BTC website or on the BTC app.

Hike Leader(s): Julie Daley, Les Babbage, Tony Evangelista, Inge Eckerich Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: Long Hike 7 km, Short hike: 4.5 km

Description

We will hike along the Main Trail in the Moraine, through forest and fields, to Airport Rd. Those wishing a short hike will return to the parking lot from here. The hike will continue with a short walk south on Airport Rd and on the Songbird Side Trail, then return to the parking lot on Mountainview Rd.  Bring water and snacks, insect repellent and hiking poles, as needed.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): BT Parking Lot – 15th Sideroad, 50 located off 15th Sideroad

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, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 13 KM

Description

This is a series of five hikes in the Dufferin Hi-Land section of the Bruce Trail to complete all blue-blazed trails in the section.  Hikers finishing all hikes in the series will be eligible to obtain the Dufferin Hi-Land Club’s Side Trails Badge.  All hikes in the series will be loops including sections of the main trail and the entirety of several side trails.

This first hike will include completing the following side trails: Bell Lookout, Kilgore, Melodonna, Pine River Valley and Carl Alexander.

The trail will include steep and rocky sections, please wear appropriate footwear for the terrain; hiking boots or shoes.  Hiking poles are recommended.  Insects are still active at this time of year, so come prepared by wearing long pants and long sleeves; bring insect repellent/bug nets as needed.  Bring plenty to drink and a snack/lunch.

Please arrive at the meeting place by 8:15 am for an 8:30 am departure.

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Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Beaver Valley Section, Map 26. Meet at SuperBurger (Intersection of Hwy 10 and 89 in Primrose) at 9.00am or at Hogg’s Falls parking lot on Lower Valley Rd, north of Flesherton at 9:30 am.

Hike Leader(s): Inge Eckerich, Julie Daley,Tony Evangelista ,Les Babbage Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7.2 or 2.6 kms

Description

We will explore a loop created by construction of bridges across the Boyne River, joining Main Trail on the east and west banks. After returning to the parking lot, the longer hike will continue around the Uplands Meadow/Upper Beaver Valley Side Trails loop. Bring water, snacks.

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Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): We will meet at Superburger, hwy 89 and hwy10 at 8:30, and car pool to Beautiful Joe park in Meaford or be at the park (162 Edwin St W) in Meaford by 9:45 am
HIKE CANCELLED DUE TO TRAIL CLOSURES

Hike Leader(s): Inge Eckerich,Les Babbage, Julie Daley, Tony Evangelista Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 14 km, short hike 3-5 km

Description

We will hike the Trout Hollow Trail along the Big Head River, the short hike can turn back after 2-3 km, Bring lunch

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Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Caledon Hills Section, Map 19. Meet at Mono Community Centre hiker parking area (near Km 72.4).

Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage, Inge Eckerich, Julie Daley, Tony Evangelista Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Moderate
Distance: 6.0 Km, Short hike 3.5 km

Description

We will hike the Main Trail to Turnbull and Springwater Side Trails. The short hike will return to the parking lot by Main Trail. The longer hike will continue south on Main Trail to the Third Outlier Side Trail, connecting to the Whitetail Refuge Side Trail and returning to parking by way of the Laidlaw Side Trail. Bring water and snacks.