Dufferin Hi-Land Hike Schedule

The Dingle Trail/Oak Ridges Moraine Trail Loop, Caledon

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Caledon Hills, Map 17. Meet at roadside parking on Innis Lake Rd, just north of Finnerty Sideroad (km 31.5, Edition 31)

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

Pace: Leisurely, Medium
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 8km, short hike 3km

Description

We will hike north to the end of Innis Lake Rd, follow the Main Trail, then continue on road allowance to the historic Dingle School. We will connect with the Oak Ridges Moraine Trail, hiking west to meet up with the Main Trail, south through the Dingle, then return to the cars. The short hike will return at the school. Bring snack/lunch.

Cancelled due to ice storm - Dufferin Hi-Land 60th Anniversary Side Trail Highlights

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Park at Split Rock Narrows parking lot on 2nd Line EHS, 1.5 km north of 25 Sideroad (north of Mono Cliffs Provincial Park).

Hike Leader(s): su Bate Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk

Distance: 10km

Description

RESCHEDULED FROM LAST WEEK.  This is the 3rd in a series of 6 loop hikes; each hike is between 9-12km in length.  If you hike all 6 of the hikes in this series, or otherwise hike 60 km in Dufferin during 2025, you qualify for the 60th Anniversary badge.

Bring a drink, a snack and ICERS.  There are some steep drop offs and the trail can be slippery, icy and muddy at this time of year.  Dress for the weather!We will follow Splitrock Side Trail east and south to second intersection with Ralph Tremills Side Trail. Then we follow Ralph Tremills east and return via Splitrock Side Trail west to 2ndLine. We’ll follow 2nd Line EHS Side Trail south to 25 Sideroad, cross the stile and continue south on Walter Tovell Side Trail to Clifftop Trail.  Keep right on Clifftop Trail to Bruce Main Trail, following the Main Trail west and north to Lookout Side Trail (km 4.0). Take Lookout Trail north and east to Walter Tovell and return north on Walter Tovell and 2nd Line EHS Side Trail to parking lot.

Cancelled: Noisy River Provincial Nature Reserve

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

(Google Maps) Blue Mountain Section, Map 21. Meet at roadside parking at Km 54.9 on Mulmur-Nottawasaga Townline, 550 metres east of Lavender Hill Road at the cemetery at 9:30 am or at the SuperBurger parking lot (north-west corner of Hwy 89/Hwy 10 intersection) for car pooling at 9:00 am.

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

Pace: Leisurely, Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: Long Hike 6.6 km Short hike 4 km

Description

From the Lavender cemetery we will shuttle to roadside parking on County Rd 9 at Km 6.1. We will then hike back through the scenic Noisy River Provincial Nature Reserve to the small, but historic, village of Lavender, where the Dufferin Hi-Land Section ends. The shorter hike will turn around and return to County Rd 9 parking after about 2 km. Bring water and snacks. Hiking poles are recommended. Icers may be required.

Humber Valley - Glen Haffy Side Trail

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Caledon Hills, Map 18. Meet at 7th Line BTC parking lot about 1.5 km north of Hwy 9 (near Km 43.3) . Entrance to the lot is just off of Airport Rd on 7th Line, Mono.

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 or 3.6 km

Description

We will hike the Main Trail south to the Glen Haffy Side Trail, then follow the side trail east as far as the Mono Adjala Townline and back. The shorter hike will turn back at the intersection of the two trails.

Dundas Valley Ridges Hike

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): 650 Governor’s Road, Dundas, L9H 5E3. Iroquoia Section, BTC 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: Slippery and Steep Sections, Moderate
Distance: 16-17 kms

Description

Join us on high altitude adventure as we hike the three highest ridges in the Dundas Valley guided by “Sherpa” Phill Armstrong. We take in part of the Bruce Trail and several DVCA trails.  Lots of ups and downs.  Please bring icers just in case, 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.  Optional pub stop after.

Rockside Side Trail Loop

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Toronto Section, Map 14. Meet at roadside parking at the end of Boston Mills Rd, just west of Mississauga Rd (southwest of 48.4, Edition 31)

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 6 km, short hike 3 km

Description

We will hike southwest along the Main Trail, north on Heritage Rd, looping back on the Rockside Side Trail. The shorter hike will turn back after about 1.5 km.

Terra Cotta Loop Hike

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): End of Boston Mills Road to the immediate west of Mississauga Road. Between kms 47.4 and 48.3 on BTC Map 14. 43.75061558050969. -79.9517816135864

Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 16.5 kms

Description

Join us for a lovely early Spring loop hike through the Terra Cotta Conservation Area.  Terrain is rocky in spots and it will be rocky, wet and muddy for sure.  Hiking boots and gaiters essential.  Pack icers just in case.  Poles recommended.  Please bring a smile, water, a snack, warm drink and a lunch.  Please be ready to hike at 9:15 am.

Dufferin Hi-Land End-to-End #1 of 4

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Mono Community Centre Parking Lot

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: 14.8 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 first of four, will be 14.8 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.

Hilton Falls - Halton Agreement Forest

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Intersection of 10 Side Road and Fourth Line just east of Guelph Line and north of the 401. Heading north from the 401 on Guelph Line (north of Campbellville), 10 Side Road is just north of the Mohawk Raceway at an Anglican church. 43.51582655169234. -79.99746499752806

Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery Sections Likely, Moderate
Distance: 17 kms

Description

Join us for a hike at the top of the Sixteen Mile Creek watershed in the Halton Agreement Forest.  We will take in a Hilton Falls engorged with Spring floodwater. It will be muddy, rocky and wet.  Please bring 3L of water, a snack, a lunch, and a smile.