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August | August | August | August | 1 | 2 | 3 - Caledon Hills – Exploring the changes from Mono Centre
9:30 AM-1:00 PM 09/03/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/caledon-hills-exploring-the-changes-from-mono-centre/2022-09-03/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land Category: General Hike Location (Google Maps): Caledon Hills Section, Maps 18, 19. Meet at Hikers parking at Mono Community Centre in the village of Mono Centre on Mono Centre Road. Directions: From Orangeville, take HWY 10 north, turn right (east) on Mono Centre Road CR8, follow until you see the community centre parking lot on the right. Hike Leader(s): Margery Cruise Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate, Strenuous Distance: 7.9 km Description We will hike south from Mono Centre to explore the north end of the re-route of the Caledon Hills main trail, as well as Springwater and Turnbull Side Trails. Highlights are beech, maple, ironwood and cedar trees plus stream crossings and a great view. Hiking boots and poles recommended. Please bring lots of water and snacks. No dogs, please.
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4 | 5 | 6 - Pine River Nature Reserve Loops
9:30 AM-1:00 PM 09/06/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/pine-river-nature-reserve-loops/2022-09-06/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land Category: Tuesday Hike Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land Section, Map 20. Meet at roadside parking at intersection of Prince of Wales Rd and 15 Sideroad (Km 37.7) at 9:30 am. Note: Access 15 Sideroad from River Rd only. All other routes involve roads that are not maintained. Car pool option available from SuperBurger (intersection of Hwy 10 and Hwy 89) – meet at 9:15 am. 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: 7.6 km; Shorter Hike: 3.6 km Description We will hike loops of the Main Trail and Pine River Valley and Carl Alexander Side Trails, all located within the newly created Pine River Nature Reserve. The two side trails don’t appear on Map 20 of the Bruce Trail Guide, but you can find the Pine River Valley ST in the Bruce Trail Updates: Changes and Notices section of the BTC website (https://brucetrail.org/bruce-trail-sections-and-maps/). The Carl Alexander Side Trail, which just opened in August is located just north of the Pine River Valley Side Trail.
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11 | 12 | 13 - Boyne Valley Side Trail Loop
9:30 AM-11:30 AM 09/13/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/boyne-valley-side-trail-loop-6/2022-09-13/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land Category: Tuesday Hike Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land Section, Map 20. Meet at parking lot at end of Centre Road, south of 5 Sideroad Mulmur (just north of Km 18.7) at 9:30 am. 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: 6.3 km, Short hike: 3 km Description We will hike a loop consisting of the Main Trail and Boyne Valley Side Trail. The short option will return to parking from the Boyne River bridges by way of Centre Road road allowance.
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9:30 AM-2:30 PM 09/17/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/pine-river-valley-nature-reserve/2022-09-17/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land Category: General Hike Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land Section, Map 20. Meet at Centre Rd roadside parking, just south of River Rd (Km 34.9). Suggest coming via Prince of Wales Rd, north from intersection of Hwys 10 and 89 to River Rd, then right (east) to Centre Rd. Centre Rd south of River Rd is steep and poorly maintained. Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk Terrain: Moderate, Strenuous Distance: 12.2 km Description We will explore new and recent side trail additions in and around the recently created Pine River Nature Reserve, including the Pine River Valley (recent), Carl Alexander (new), Melodonna and Kilgorie (rerouted) Side Trails. Highlights include the scenic Pine River, ruins of an old power station, great views and lots of shady forest if the weather is still hot. Bring sturdy footwear, lots of water, snacks and lunch. Expect hills and you won’t be disappointed!
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18 | 19 | 20 - Scottsdale Farm/Duff Pit Sidetrail
9:30 AM-12:00 PM 09/20/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/scottsdale-farm-duff-pit-sidetrail/2022-09-20/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land Category: Tuesday Hike Location (Google Maps): Caledon Hills Section, Map 13, Km 29.7. Scottsdale Farm, Trafalgar Rd Hike Leader(s): Julie Daley, Les Babbage, Inge Eckerich, Tony Evangelista Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely Terrain: Moderate Distance: Longer Hike: 8 km; Shorter Hike: 4.6 km Description Beginning at Scottsdale Farm, we will hike 1.3 km south along the main trail to hwy 7. We will cross hwy 7 and follow the Duff Pit Sidetrail (3.8 km), and return. For a shorter hike, turn around at Hwy 7. Carpooling option-meet at Party City in Orangeville at 8:45.
| 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 - Dufferin Hi-Land Side Trails, Hike 1 of 8: Mono Cliffs South
9:30 AM-12:00 PM 09/24/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/dufferin-hi-land-side-trails-hike-1-of-8/2022-09-24/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land Category: General Hike Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land Section, Map 19. Meet at Mono Community Centre in the village of Mono Centre on Mono Centre Road. Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage;Margery Cruise;Tony Evangelista;Lynda Bloom Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium Terrain: Moderate Distance: 8.5 km Description We will hike a loop consisting of Main Trail and Laidlaw, Clifftop and Walter Tovell Side Trails. Bring water and snacks. 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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25 | 26 | 27 - Duncan Caves/Metcalf Rock Loop
9:30 AM-2:00 AM 09/27/2022 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/duncan-caves-metcalf-rock-loop/2022-09-27/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land Category: Tuesday Hike Location (Google Maps): Beaver Valley Section Map 25 We will meet at the SuperBurger parking lot ( north-west corner of Hwy 89/Hwy 10 intersection) for car pooling at 8:30 am. Max. 4 per car. Masks required in the cars. Otherwise meet at the parking area at Km 27.9, 100 metres south of where the Main Trail crosses the 10th Line on the east side for a 9:30 am start. Hike Leader(s): Tony Evangelista, Les Babbage, Inge Eckerich, Julie Daley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely Terrain: Moderate Distance: Long Hike: 10.4 km Short Hike: 5 km Description We will hike through the Duncan Cave Provincial Nature Reserve and the Chuck Grant Side Trail/Main Trail Loop. Short hike will end at parking area at Km 33.3 – shuttle back to Metcalfe Rock parking. Bring lunch, water and snacks.
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