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Dufferin Hi-Land Hike Schedule

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  • 03
    October 3, 2023

    Silver Creek- Great Esker side trail

    9:30 AM-12:00 PM
    10/03/2023
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    Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
    Category: Tuesday Hike
    Location (Google Maps):

    Toronto Section, Map 13, Meet at intersection of 8th Line and 27th Sideroad, just north of Km 32.2

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

    Pace: Leisurely
    Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
    Distance: 6.0 km

    Description

    We will hike a loop on the Main trail and Great Esker side trail.

  • 05
    October 5, 2023

    Wiarton to Lion's Head #1: Wiarton to Malcolm Bluff

    10:45 AM-6:00 PM
    10/05/2023
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    Hike open to BTC Members only.

    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.

  • 06
    October 6, 2023

    Wiarton to Lion's Head #2: Malcolm Bluff to Cape Croker

    9:00 AM-5:00 PM
    10/06/2023
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    Hike open to BTC Members only.

    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.

  • 07
    October 7, 2023

    Wiarton to Lion's Head #3: Cape Croker to Jackson's Cove

    9:00 AM-5:00 PM
    10/07/2023
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    Hike open to BTC Members only.

    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.

  • 08
    October 8, 2023

    Wiarton to Lion's Head #4: Jackson's Cove to Barrow Bay

    9:00 AM-5:00 PM
    10/08/2023
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    Hike open to BTC Members only.

    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.

  • 09
    October 9, 2023

    Wiarton to Lion's Head #5: Barrow Bay to Lion's Head

    8:30 AM-5:00 PM
    10/09/2023
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    Hike open to BTC Members only.

    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
    October 10, 2023

    Hogg's Falls Loops

    9:30 AM-1:00 PM
    10/10/2023
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    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.

  • 14
    October 14, 2023

    Boyne Valley 25K Challenge

    8:30 AM-5:00 PM
    10/14/2023
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    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!

  • 17
    October 17, 2023

    Mono Cliffs/South Outlier

    9:30 AM-12:00 PM
    10/17/2023
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    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 .

  • 20
    October 20, 2023

    Jackson's Cove to Barrow Bay

    9:00 AM-5:00 PM
    10/20/2023
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    Hike open to BTC Members only.

    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.

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