Dufferin Hi-Land Hike Schedule

Scotsdale Farm and Indigenous Village, Forest Bathing

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

Toronto Section, Map 13.  Meet at Scotsdale Farm parking lot off of Trafalgar Rd (north of Km 29.8)

Hike Leader(s): Janice McClelland;Les Babbage Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: Long Hike: 7 km, Short Hike:  5.8 km

Description

We will quietly hike the Bennet Heritage Trail, crossing Snows Creek pond and then Owl Creek, close to the site of the an Indigenous (Attiwonderonk) village from 1550-80.  We will share info about the village.  Our hike follows Owl Creek with a scenic break spot.  Long hike will return via the Maureen Smith Side Trail and then the Main Trail – the short hike will return directly to the parking lot via the Bennet Side Trail.  Please bring water and a lunch.

Peninsula Wildflower Hike Series

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Special Events
Location (Google Maps): Northeast corner of Highway 6 and Dyer’s Bay Road, south of Tobermory.

Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law; Anne Armstrong; Jeannine Kralt. Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 3-6 kms a day

Description

Join us on a three-day odyssey to find the floral treasures of the Peninsula on Flowerpot Island, the Crane River, Singing Sands, the Oliphant Fens, Petrel Point and the Bruce Alvar.  A chance to work on your Peninsula Orchid badges if you are a badge person.   These hikes, led by longtime BTC wildflower enthusiasts Anne Armstrong and Jeannine Kralt, are a co-operative effort brought to you by the Peninsula, Iroquoia and Dufferin Hi-Lands BTC Clubs.  We look forward to enjoying the camaraderie and fellowship of staying at the same accommodations and sharing a few laughs at dinners.  Please bring your own breakfasts and lunches.  Discount accommodation/boat package information will be made available on registration.  The accommodation/boat package discount pricing will be available until May 4, 2026.  Hikers to pay for the accommodation/boat package themselves direct.  Please note the $20.00 fee payable on registration is non-refundable.  An additional and separate $20.00 contribution per hiker for gas and mileage will also be required.

Seven Rivers Hike Badge Series - Hike 2

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Mad River Blue Mountains Section Map 22
Parking: lot off County Road 124, east of Singhampton and west of Devil’s Glen Country Club in front of the Devil’s Glen Provincial Park gates.

Hike Leader(s): Tristan Goguen and Pat Foley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 10.9Km

Description

Today we will hike from the parking lot to the viewing platform then return to the main trail walking southbound until we meet the Ganaraska Trail.  We will hike along the Ganaraska trail until we come out on Concession Road 8 in Glen Huron.  Just past station Street we will turn west and follow the Mad River Side Trail until we rejoin the main trail.  From there we will hike back to the cars.

Please be prepared for the weather, we will hike rain or shine.  Ensure you have enough water,lunch and snacks, sunscreen and bug repellent.  Hats and sunglasses are recommended as are poles and sturdy shoes.

For those wishing to earn their 7 Rivers – complete all 7 hikes, badges will be available on the last day from the hike leaders at a cost of $10 for members and $15 for non members.

Anyone completing make-up hikes may log their hikes and apply directly to the Dufferin Highlands BT Club  for the badge.

American Chestnut Tree Maintenance

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Special Events
Location (Google Maps): Bruce Trail Parking Lot on the 1st line E

Hike Leader(s): Cathy Hughes

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 3 km

Description

In Fall 2024, approximately 90 American Chestnut trees were planted on the property.  Be part of the ongoing monitoring and maintenance program.  Volunteers will assist DHBTC Biodiversity Committee members and Bruce Trail Conservancy Ecologists with mulching and replacing tree guards.  We will also be examining trees to help determine survival rates.  Some invasive species removal may also occur.

If time permits, a short hike of the area will occur.

Please bring water and gloves if you have them.  It is recommended you dress according to the weather and wear sturdy boots or shoes and long pants as ticks are possible in the area.  All other equipment will be provided.

Car Hike: Dufferin E2E 1/4

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Km 0.0 Mono Centre. Coordinates N 44.026195,W 80.071516 map 19

Hike Leader(s): Smadar Junkin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr)
Terrain: Challenging, Level 3 (Advanced – steep hills and some scrambling over boulders), Variable
Distance (km): 14.1 km

Description

First hike of 4 to complete the Dufferin section. We will shuttle to km 14.1 and hike back. Hikers are expected to in the parking area and ready to shuttle by 8:15. Everyone needs to take part in the car shuttle. Bring 2 litres of water, snacks and lunch, bug repellent , sun screen. Hiking boots.

Car Hike: Dufferin E2E 2/4

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Km 28.3, 1st Line E coordinates N 44.148246,W 80.118529 map 20

Hike Leader(s): Smadar Junkin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr)
Terrain: Level 3 (Advanced – steep hills and some scrambling over boulders)
Distance (km): 14.2 km.

Description

Second hike of the series to complete the Dufferin section. Please be in the parking area at 8;15 and be ready to shuttle by 8:30. Bring 2 litres of water, food, bug repellent, sun screen. Hiking boots. We will shuttle to km 14.1 and walk back. Everyone is expected to participate in the car shuttle during the 4 days hike.

Peter Beecham and Griffith Ravine Side Trails

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

(Google Maps) Caledon Hills Section, Map 18. Meet at roadside parking on 4th Line East, Mono 1.5 km north of 5 Sideroad.

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: Long Hike 5 km Short Hike 2.7 km

Description

From roadside parking at km 54.9, we will hike west via the Peter Beecham Side Trail and Main Trail until we reach  3rd Line EHS. At this point, we will retrace our steps and return to the parking lot, taking the Griffith Ravine Side Trail at Km 56.2. The short hike will take the Griffith Ravine Side Trail when we first meet it to return to the parking.

Bring water, snacks, and sunscreen.  Hiking poles are recommended.

Car Hike: Dufferin E2E 3/4

Hosting Club: Toronto, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Km 28.3 1st Line E coordinates N 44.148246,W 80.118529 map 20

Hike Leader(s): Smadar Junkin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr)
Terrain: Challenging, Level 3 (Advanced – steep hills and some scrambling over boulders), Variable
Distance (km): 12.4 km

Description

3ed hike towards the completion of the Dufferin E2E. Hikers are expected to arrive 15 minutes early and be ready to shuttle. We will shuttle to km 40.7 and hike back. Bring food, 2 litres of water, bug repellent, sun screen. Hiking boots. Everyone is expected to participate in the car shuttle during the 4 days hike.

Car Hike: Dufferin E2E 4/4

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Km 40.7 Prince of Wales Rd, coordinated N 44.200231,W 80.164257

Hike Leader(s): Smadar Junkin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr)
Terrain: Challenging, Level 3 (Advanced – steep hills and some scrambling over boulders), Variable
Distance (km): 14.8 kms

Description

Last to to complete the Dufferin E2E section. Bring food, water, bug repellent, sun screen. We will shuttle to km 55.5 and walk back. Everyone is expected to participate in the car shuttle during the 4 days hike. Badge day, treats day.

Niagara E2E #3: Louth Conservation Area to Short Hills

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot located at the end of Wiley Road in Short Hills Provincial Park. See Google Map links for GPS.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Moderate
Distance: 14 kms

Description

Join us on this shuttle hike in a series of Friday hikes across the beautiful Niagara Section.  Mud, rocks and slippery slopes guaranteed.  Please bring a garbage bag and an extra pair of footwear for the drive back.  Boots mandatory.  Hiking poles recommended.  Please wear a hat, long sleeves and long pants and bring a head net for the bugs (just in case), 2.5L of water, a snack, a lunch, bug spray and sunscreen.