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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5  Wiarton to Lion’s Head #1: Wiarton to Malcolm Bluff 10:45 AM-6:00 PM 10/05/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/wiarton-to-lions-head-1-wiarton-to-malcolm-bluff/2023-10-05/ Hike open to BTC Members only. Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Where the Purple Valley Access Trail meets Wright’s Crescent .5 km north of km 15.6, BTC Map 36. Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely, Strenuous
Distance: 16.1 kms Description
Join us rain or shine for this series of Peninsula shuttle hikes from Wiarton to Lion’s Head. The terrain is demanding but stunning. Hikes range from 15 to 19 km. See individual hike descriptions for details. Please be ready for rocks, poison ivy, bugs and ticks. Hiking boots and poles mandatory. Lots of climbing, some mud and a lot of laughs. Please arrive 15 minutes ahead of time because our departure times are firm. Please bring your own first aid kit with moleskin, 2.5L water, lunch, snack and a change of footwear and a garbage bag (for the shuttle). Please be prepared to use your vehicle for the shuttle. No dogs and no dropouts. Km references are to 31st Edition Bruce Trail Reference.
| 6 - Wiarton to Lion’s Head #2: Malcolm Bluff to Cape Croker
9:00 AM-5:00 PM 10/06/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/wiarton-to-lions-head-2-malcolm-bluff-to-cape-croker/2023-10-06/ Hike open to BTC Members only. Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Cape Croker Park camp ground entrance. Km 33.3 BTC Map36. Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely, Strenuous
Distance: 18.2 kms Description
Join us rain or shine for this series of Peninsula shuttle hikes from Wiarton to Lion’s Head. The terrain is demanding but stunning. Hikes range from 15 to 19 km. See individual hike descriptions for details. Please be ready for rocks, poison ivy, bugs and ticks. Hiking boots and poles mandatory. Lots of climbing, some mud and a lot of laughs. Please arrive 15 minutes ahead of time because our departure times are firm. Please bring your own first aid kit with moleskin, 2.5L water, lunch, snack and a change of footwear and a garbage bag (for the shuttle). Please be prepared to use your vehicle for the shuttle. No dogs and no dropouts. Km references are to 31st Edition Bruce Trail Reference.
| 7 - Wiarton to Lion’s Head #3: Cape Croker to Jackson’s Cove
9:00 AM-5:00 PM 10/07/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/wiarton-to-lions-head-3-cape-croker-to-jacksons-cove/2023-10-07/ Hike open to BTC Members only. Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): BTC parking lot on Jackson’s Cove Road at the top of the hill just west of the trail. Km 51.9 BTC Map 37. Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely, Strenuous
Distance: 18.6 kms Description
Join us rain or shine for this series of Peninsula shuttle hikes from Wiarton to Lion’s Head. The terrain is demanding but stunning. Hikes range from 15 to 19 km. See individual hike descriptions for details. Please be ready for rocks, poison ivy, bugs and ticks. Hiking boots and poles mandatory. Lots of climbing, some mud and a lot of laughs. Please arrive 15 minutes ahead of time because our departure times are firm. Please bring your own first aid kit with moleskin, 2.5L water, lunch, snack and a change of footwear and a garbage bag (for the shuttle). Please be prepared to use your vehicle for the shuttle. No dogs and no dropouts. Km references are to 31st Edition Bruce Trail Reference.
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8 - Wiarton to Lion’s Head #4: Jackson’s Cove to Barrow Bay
9:00 AM-5:00 PM 10/08/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/wiarton-to-lions-head-4-jacksons-cove-to-barrow-bay/2023-10-08/ Hike open to BTC Members only. Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Barrow Bay BTC parking lot on County Road #9 just south of McKague Road. Km 67.9 BTC Map 38. Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely, Strenuous
Distance: 16.3 kms. Description
Join us rain or shine for this series of Peninsula shuttle hikes from Wiarton to Lion’s Head. The terrain is demanding but stunning. Hikes range from 15 to 19 km. See individual hike descriptions for details. Please be ready for rocks, poison ivy, bugs and ticks. Hiking boots and poles mandatory. Lots of climbing, some mud and a lot of laughs. Please arrive 15 minutes ahead of time because our departure times are firm. Please bring your own first aid kit with moleskin, 2.5L water, lunch, snack and a change of footwear and a garbage bag (for the shuttle). Please be prepared to use your vehicle for the shuttle. No dogs and no dropouts. Km references are to 31st Edition Bruce Trail Reference.
| 9 - Wiarton to Lion’s Head #5: Barrow Bay to Lion’s Head
8:30 AM-5:00 PM 10/09/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/wiarton-to-lions-head-5-barrow-bay-to-lions-head/2023-10-09/ Hike open to BTC Members only. Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Lion’s Head arena. 4 Tackabury Street, Lion’s Head. Paid parking ($20.00). Prior online reservation required. Please contact hike leader for details. About 1 km west of km 81.5, BTC Map 38. Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely, Strenuous
Distance: 16.5 kms. Description
Join us rain or shine for this series of Peninsula shuttle hikes from Wiarton to Lion’s Head. The terrain is demanding but stunning. Hikes range from 15 to 19 km. See individual hike descriptions for details. Please be ready for rocks, poison ivy, bugs and ticks. Hiking boots and poles mandatory. Lots of climbing, some mud and a lot of laughs. Please arrive 15 minutes ahead of time because our departure times are firm. Please bring your own first aid kit with moleskin, 2.5L water, lunch, snack and a change of footwear and a garbage bag (for the shuttle). Please be prepared to use your vehicle for the shuttle. No dogs and no dropouts. Km references are to 31st Edition Bruce Trail Reference. Paid parking $20.00. Please contact hike leader for details.
| 10  Hogg’s Falls Loops 9:30 AM-1:00 PM 10/10/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/hoggs-falls-loops-2/2023-10-10/ Click here for more information or to register 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 9:30 am or at Hogg’s Falls parking lot on Lower Valley Rd, north of Flesherton at 10:00 am. Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage, Inge Eckerich, Julie Daley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 7.2 or 2.6 kms Description
We will explore a new loop created by construction of a bridge 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.
| 11 | 12 | 13 | 14   Boyne Valley 25K Challenge 8:30 AM-5:00 PM 10/14/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/boyne-valley-25k-challenge-3/2023-10-14/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Special Events
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land Section, Map 20, Km 28.3. The hike starts from the BTC Rock Hill parking lot on 1st Line EHS, Mulmur, 6.0 km north from Hwy 89, east of Hwy10. You will be directed to parking on the west side of the road, just opposite the meeting site. We ask that you do not park on the road. Hike Leader(s): Tom Thayer Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 25 kilometers Description
This is a loop hike, hiking south beginning and ending at km 28.3. A detailed map will be handed out at the start. There will be one checkpoint along the route where snacks and water will be available. Please bring your own refillable water bottle. There will be hotdogs and snacks at the finish line along with photos taken with your new accomplishment! Note: Adult Members are considered 12 years old and older. Children under the age of 12 may not register due to the strenuous nature of this challenge. Check-in will begin at 8:00 am, continuing until 9:00.am. Registrants may leave as soon as 8:20am after they check in and receive any further instructions. Participants will earn the Boyne Valley 25 K badge. 25k Challenge Map Please Note: Unfortunately, due to many reasons, dogs are not allowed. Enjoy the hike!
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15 | 16 | 17 - Mono Cliffs/South Outlier
9:30 AM-12:00 PM 10/17/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/mono-cliffs-south-outlier-5/2023-10-17/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land Section, Map 19. Meet at Mono Community Centre hiker parking area off of 2nd Line Mono at south end of Mono Centre village. 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: Long hike: 7.5 km; Short: 5 km Description
Both hikes will take the Laidlaw Side Trail to the Main Trail, then the South Outlier side trial. The short hike will continue around the South Outlier loop, returning by way of Main Trail and Laidlaw Side Trail. The longer hike will continue down the South Outlier Connector to the Carriage Side trail returning by way of the Spillway, Clifftop and Laidlaw Side Trails .
| 18 | 19 | 20 - Jackson’s Cove to Barrow Bay
9:00 AM-5:00 PM 10/20/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/jacksons-cove-to-barrow-bay/2023-10-20/ Hike open to BTC Members only. Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Bruce Trail parking lot off Bruce Road 9 in Barrow Bay just south of West Shore Road. km 67.9 BTC Map 38. Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely, Strenuous
Distance: 16 kms Description
Join us for this series of Peninsula shuttle hikes from Jackson’s Cove to Cape Chin South on the Bruce Peninsula. The terrain is as demanding as it gets but stunning. Hikes range from 12 to 19.5 km. See individual hike descriptions for details. Please be ready for slippery rocks, cliff tops, poison ivy, bugs and ticks. Hiking boots and poles mandatory. Lots of climbing, some mud and a lot of laughs. Please arrive 15 minutes ahead of time because our departure times are firm. Please bring your own first aid kit with moleskin, 2.5L water, lunch, snack and a change of footwear and a garbage bag (for the shuttle). Please be prepared to use your vehicle for the shuttle. No dogs and no dropouts. Km references are to 31st Edition Bruce Trail Reference.
| 21 - Barrow Bay to Whippoorwill Bay
8:30 AM-5:30 PM 10/21/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/barrow-bay-to-whippoorwill-bay/2023-10-21/ Hike open to BTC Members only. Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Bruce Trail parking lot at the end of the Richardson Access Trail with access from Forty Hills Road. Isthmus Bay Road north of Lion’s Head may be closed for construction so please access via Caudle Sideroad off Hwy 6. Near km 87.4 BTC Map 38. Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely, Strenuous
Distance: 19.5 kms Description
Join us for this series of Peninsula shuttle hikes from Jackson’s Cove to Cape Chin South on the Bruce Peninsula. The terrain is as demanding as it gets but stunning. Hikes range from 12 to 19.5 km. See individual hike descriptions for details. Please be ready for slippery rocks, cliff tops, poison ivy, bugs and ticks. Hiking boots and poles mandatory. Lots of climbing, some mud and a lot of laughs. Please arrive 15 minutes ahead of time because our departure times are firm. Please bring your own first aid kit with moleskin, 2.5L water, lunch, snack and a change of footwear and a garbage bag (for the shuttle). Please be prepared to use your vehicle for the shuttle. No dogs and no dropouts. Km references are to 31st Edition Bruce Trail Reference.
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22 - Whippoorwill Bay to Cape Chin South
9:00 AM-2:30 PM 10/22/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/whippoorwill-bay-to-cape-chin-south/2023-10-22/ Hike open to BTC Members only. Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): North side of the curved shoulder of Cape Chin South Road. km 99.3 BTC Map 39. GPS coordinates and address only approximate. Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely, Strenuous
Distance: 12 kms. Description
Join us for this series of Peninsula shuttle hikes from Jackson’s Cove to Cape Chin South on the Bruce Peninsula. The terrain is as demanding as it gets but stunning. Hikes range from 12 to 19.5 km. See individual hike descriptions for details. Please be ready for slippery rocks, cliff tops, poison ivy, bugs and ticks. Hiking boots and poles mandatory. Lots of climbing, some mud and a lot of laughs. Please arrive 15 minutes ahead of time because our departure times are firm. Please bring your own first aid kit with moleskin, 2.5L water, lunch, snack and a change of footwear and a garbage bag (for the shuttle). Please be prepared to use your vehicle for the shuttle. No dogs and no dropouts. Km references are to 31st Edition Bruce Trail Reference.
| 23 | 24 - Hockley Valley Nature Reserve
9:30 AM-12:00 PM 10/24/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/hockley-valley-nature-reserve-2/2023-10-24/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): (Google Maps)Caledon Hills Section, Map 18. Meet at the parking area on 3rd Line EHS about 2 km north of Hockley Rd. 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: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: Long Hike 7.5 km Short Hike 4 km Description
We will experience the wonderful fall colour burst at its peak as we travel the Isabel East Side Trail, the Main Trail, The Cam Snell Side Trail, and the Glen Cross Side Trail. The short hike will comprise the Isabel East Side Trail, and the Main Trail returning to the parking area by the Glen Cross Side Trail. Bring water and snacks. Hiking poles are recommended. Optional refreshment stop after the hike at The Hockley General Store in the village of Hockley.
| 25 - Dufferin Hi-Land End to End in Six Hikes – Fundraiser Hike for the new stained glass badge
9:00 AM-12:00 PM 10/25/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/dufferin-hi-land-end-to-end-in-six-hikes-fundraiser-hike-for-the-new-stained-glass-badge/2023-10-25/  This is a Multi-Day HikeYou are signing up for the following dates:
2023-10-25, 2023-10-26, 2023-10-27, 2023-10-28, 2023-10-29, 2023-10-30 Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Mono Community Centre Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: Approx 10km per day over 6 concurrent days Description
Please join hike leaders Les Babbage from Dufferin Hi-Land Club and Ruth Moffatt from Iroquoia Club for this special event, six day, end to end, group hike of the Dufferin Hi-Land Club for the newest and latest stained-glass-designed badge.
This is a leisurely to medium paced hike for up to 15 people. 3-4km an hour; about 10km per day. We should finish by about noon each day and will take time to enjoy the flora and fauna of this section, perhaps even enjoy the fall colours.
Please meet at Mono Community Centre by at least 8:45am on October 25/23, our first day. A hiking schedule will be emailed to all who are registered prior to our start date.
Please bring enough water and snacks for each hike as well as any other necessities you may need. First aid kit, camera, rain gear if it’s forecast, etc. Since this is a group hike, please prepare to attend each day for this special badge and participate in the car shuttles. Your fee will include the new yellow lady slipper orchid stained glass badge designed by Joe Borges. If your schedule does not permit attending each day and you have to miss one day, you can make this day up another time and still qualify for this badge. If you have to miss more than one day, you can still make the days up and qualify for the regular Dufferin ETE trillium badge. Badges will be presented on our last day. Please, no dogs.
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29 | 30 | 31 - Humber Valley – Glen Haffy Side Trail
9:30 AM-11:30 AM 10/31/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/humber-valley-glen-haffy-side-trail-5/2023-10-31/ Click here for more information or to register 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 43.4) . Entrance to the lot is just off of Airport Rd on 7th Line, Mono. Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage; Inge Eckerich; Jule Daley, Tony Evangelista Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Moderate
Distance: 7 or 3.6 km Description
We will hike the Main Trail south to Km 41.8, then take the Glen Haffy Side Trail as far as the Mono Adjala Townline and back. The shorter hike will turn back at Km 41.8.
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