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Dufferin Hi-Land Hike Schedule

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  • Tuesday Hike Hockley Valley South Side
    9:30 AM-3:00 PM
    11/01/2022

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    Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
    Category: Tuesday Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Caledon Hills Section, Map 18. The parking lot is located south of Hockley Road at 5th Line EHS. Take Hwy 10 north and just north of Orangeville turn right (east) on Hockley Road. Drive 7 km and turn right on 5th Line to the parking lot on your left.

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate, Slippery Sections Likely
    Distance: Long Hike: 10 km; Short Hike: 3 km

    Description

    From the parking lot we will climb up to the Main Trail and turn left. At km 50.4 we will travel through the Glacier Valley Side Trail back to the Main Trail. Heading west to km 55.2, we will then hike east through the Griffith Ravine Side Trail to rejoin the Main Trail for the return to the parking area via the Hemlock Ridge Side Trail. The short hike will complete the Glacier Valley Side Trail loop and return to the parking lot.

    Bring lunch, water and snacks

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  • Cancelled Cancelled: Dufferin Hi-Land Side Trails, Hike 7 of 8 – Exploring new SideTrails
    9:30 AM-2:00 PM
    11/05/2022

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    Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
    Category: Cancelled
    Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land Section, Map 20. Meet at the Centre Road roadside parking (km 34.9) just south of River Road in Kilgorie. Suggest coming via Prince of Wales north from intersection of Hwy 89 and Hwy 10 to River Road, then right (east) to Centre Road. Centre Road south of Prince of Wales is steep and poorly maintained.

    Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage, Margery Cruise, Tony Evangelista, Lynda Bloom Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate, Strenuous
    Distance: 9 km

    Description


    We will hike the Pine River Valley and Carl Alexander Side Trails which are newly created trails with lots of hills in the forest. We will start with the Kilgorie Side Trail in the forest and end with the main trail along the Pine River. Bring hiking boots, poles, lots of water, snacks and lunch.

    Hikers completing all 8 hikes in this series will be eligible to purchase the Dufferin Hi-Land BTC Side Trail Badge. You can also make up any hikes you aren’t able to attend or register for by completing the hike yourself at a more convenient time.

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  • Tuesday Hike Hockleycrest Loop Hike
    9:30 AM-12:00 PM
    11/08/2022

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    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 Road (Km 45.5).

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

    Pace: Leisurely
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 6.6 or 3.7 km

    Description

    We will hike north on the Main Trail to Airport Road, returning by way of Hockleycrest Side Trail. The short option will take Hockley Hollow Side Trail to pick up the Hockleycrest Side Trail and the Harmony Side Trail.

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  • General Hike Dufferin Hi-Land Side Trails, Hike 7 of 7 – Kilgorie
    9:30 AM-2:00 PM
    11/12/2022

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    Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
    Category: General Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land Section, Map 20. Meet at the Centre Road roadside parking (km 34.9) just south of River Road in Kilgorie. Suggest coming via Prince of Wales north from intersection of Hwy 89 and Hwy 10 to River Road, then right (east) to Centre Road. Centre Road south of Prince of Wales is steep and poorly maintained.

    Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage, Margery Cruise, Tony Evangelista, Lynda Bloom Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate, Strenuous
    Distance: 15 km

    Description



    We will hike the main trail, check out Bell Lookout, take the main trail to Pine River Valley and Carl Alexander Side Trails, catch the Main trail again and onto the Meladonna Side Trail and return via Kilgorie Side Trail.  Highlights include beautiful streams, the Pine River Lake, forests and more forests! Bring hiking boots, poles, water, snacks and lunch.

    Hikers completing all 7 hikes in this series will be eligible to purchase the Dufferin Hi-Land BTC Side Trail Badge ($10 for BTC members, $15 for non-members). You can also make up any hikes you aren’t able to attend or register for by completing the hike yourself at a more convenient time.

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  • General Hike Boyne Valley and Primrose Side Trail Loops
    9:30 AM-1:30 PM
    11/19/2022

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

    Dufferin Hi-Land, Map 20. Meet at roadside parking on Prince of Wales Rd (County Rd 19) where the Primrose Loop Side Trail crosses Prince of Wales Rd. From Primrose (intersection of Hwy 10 and 89) drive north on Prince of Wales Rd for about 1.5 km. Parking is about 0.7 km north of the bridge on the west side of the road.

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Moderate
    Distance: 12 km (both loops); 9 km (Boyne Valley loop only)

    Description

    We will hike the Main Trail/Boyne Valley Side Trail loop with a stop at Murphy’s Pinnacle to take in the view, then return to Prince of Wales Rd. Those opting for the longer hike will then continue around the Primrose Loop Side Trail. Bring water and snacks.

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  • Tuesday Hike Splitrock and Lookout Side Trails
    9:30 AM-12:30 PM
    11/22/2022

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    Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
    Category: Tuesday Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land Section, Map 19. Meet at BTC Splitrock parking lot on the East side of 2nd Line EHS, Mono, about 1.5 km north of 25 Sideroad.

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

    Pace: Leisurely
    Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
    Distance: Longer Hike 7 km; Shorter hike: 2.5 km

    Description

    We will hike the Split Rock, 2nd Line EHS, Walter Tovell and Lookout Side Trails. The hike will end at 25 Sideroad where we will car pool back to the Split Rock parking lot. The short hike will include the Split Rock and Ralph Tremills Side Trails. Bring water and snacks.

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  • Tuesday Hike Murray Stewart Trail in Bolton
    9:30 AM-12:00 PM
    11/29/2022

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    Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
    Category: Tuesday Hike
    Location (Google Maps): The Murray Stewart Trail is located in Bolton. From King Street and Hwy 50 (Queen Street) drive east on King Street for 0.4 km and turn left onto Humber Lea Rd. Go up the hill to Kingsview Drive and turn right. After 0.4 km, turn left onto Kingsview Drive. The trailhead is located just past the stop sign on your right at the Kingsview Drive and Longwood Drive intersection. Park on Kingsview Drive.

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

    Pace: Leisurely
    Terrain: Easy
    Distance: 5.6 km

    Description

    We will hike the Murray Stewart Trail to the end and then turn back to hike the Bolton Camp loop. The loop rejoins the  Murray Stewart Trail and heads back to the parked cars on Kingsview Drive.

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