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  • 04
    November 4, 2023

    Headwaters Hike Series (North) - #2 of 3 - Mad River

    9:30 AM-1:00 PM
    11/04/2023
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    Hike open to BTC Members only.

    Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
    Category: General Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Devil’s Glen Provincial Park – parking lot at km 31.7 (Map 22, Blue Mountains Section)

    Hike Leader(s): Margery Cruise,Susan Ford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate, Strenuous
    Distance: 8.6 km

    Description

    From km 31.7, we will follow the main trail to km 26.0, walk east along Ganaraska Trail, North on Concession Road 8 in Glen Huron. Just past Station Street, we turn west to follow the Mad River Side Trail, then join the main trail at km 30.6 and return north to the parking lot.

    Directions: From CR 124 and HW 89, north on CR 124 to Singhampton, continue east on CR124 to Devil’s Glen Provincial Parking entrance on the right.

    This is a series of 7 hikes: 3 Headwaters North and 4 Headwaters South. Hikers completing all 7 hikes in this series will be eligible to purchase a Headwaters Hike Series Badge (when available) from Dufferin Hi-Land BTC. The North section is offered in the Fall of 2023, while the south section will be offered in the Spring of 2024.

  • 07
    November 7, 2023

    Noisy River North

    9:30 AM-12:00 PM
    11/07/2023
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    Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
    Category: Tuesday Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Blue Mountain Section, Map 21, Meet at 6.1, roadside parking on County Rd 9

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 7.8 km, short hike 3km

    Description

    This is an in and out hike, consisting of farmer’s fields, wooded areas, riverside vistas, and some road walking. Those wishing a short hike will turn around at Concession 10. Please bring a snack, appropriate clothing for the weather, and equipment (ie poles). Carpooling is available at Super Burger (hwy 10 & 89) at 8:45.

  • 14
    November 14, 2023

    Humber Valley Heritage Trail

    9:30 AM-12:30 PM
    11/14/2023
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    Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
    Category: Tuesday Hike
    Location (Google Maps): (Google Maps) Dick’s Dam Park is located in Bolton. For carpooling, meet at the parking area on the east side of the Party City/Winners building, (Hwy10 and 4th Ave. in Orangeville) at 8:30 am. Or from King Street and Hwy 50 (Queen St.) in downtown Bolton, drive north on Queen St. (Hwy 50) and in 0.5 km cross the bridge over the Humber River. Turn left on Hickman St., then right on Glasgow Rd. Follow Glasgow Rd. around the bend to parking on your left at Dick’s Dam Park 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 9 km Short Hike 4km

    Description

    We will car shuttle to the parking area at Castlederg Sideroad and then hike back to the cars at Dick’s Dam. The short hike can end at the car(s) stationed at Duffy’s Lane and Emil Kolb’s parking lot.

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

    Optional refreshment stop after the hike at Coffee Time in Bolton.

     

     

  • 19
    November 19, 2023

    Lavender to Kilgorie

    9:00 AM-4:30 PM
    11/19/2023
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    Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
    Category: General Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking on Centre Road in Kilgorie near post boxes. 30 metres south of River Road. Km 33.8 BTC Map 20.

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate, Slippery Sections Likely
    Distance: 18.3 kms

    Description

    Join us for a quiet Sunday shuttle hike from Lavender to Kilgorie in the beautiful Dufferin Section.  We will pass through Black Bank and the new Honeywood Section of trail opened last year.  We will end our hike on the banks of the Pine River heading into Kilgorie.  Please bring a garbage bag for your dirty boots and a pair of clean footwear to change into for the ride back (we will leave that stuff in the cars at the end of the hike).  Please bring 2L of water, a warm drink, a snack, and a lunch.  Please have your icers in your backpack just in case.  Boots mandatory.  Poles recommended.  Please arrive at 8:45 to be ready to shuttle at 9 am sharp.

  • 21
    November 21, 2023

    Murray Stewart Trail and Bolton Camp Loop

    9:30 AM-11:30 AM
    11/21/2023
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    Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
    Category: Tuesday Hike
    Location (Google Maps): (Google Maps) The Murray Stewart Trail is located in Bolton. For carpooling meet at Party City (4th Ave. at Highway 10 in Orangeville) at 8:30 am. Or 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 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: Easy, Slippery Sections Likely
    Distance: Long Hike 7 km Short Hike 3 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. Those completing a shorter hike will walk to the end of the Murray Stewart Trail and then return directly to the parked cars without completing the Bolton Camp Loop.

    Bring water and snacks.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Poles are recommended                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Icers may be needed

    Optional refreshment stop after the hike at Coffee Time in Bolton

     

  • 25
    November 25, 2023

    Headwaters Hike Series (North) - # 3 of 3 - Pretty River (Map 23, Blue Mountains Section)

    9:30 AM-1:00 PM
    11/25/2023
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    Hike open to BTC Members only.

    Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
    Category: General Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Snowmobile Parking Lot, 63597 Pretty River Rd north of Duntroon.

    Hike Leader(s): Margery Cruise,Susan Ford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate, Strenuous
    Distance: 9.9

    Description

    We will walk 380 meters on Pretty River road to the trail start at km 46.8 (Map 23, Blue Mountains Section). We will follow the main trail to the John Haigh Side Trail follow it to the highest point of the Bruce trail. Then we turn around, retrace our steps and follow Pretty River Side Trail. When it joins the main trail, we will follow it back to Pretty River Road  and walk east to the parking lot.

    Directions: From CR 124 and HW 89, north on CR 124 to Singhampton, continue east on CR 124 and then north to Sideroad 33 and 34 Nottawasaga. Turn left and look for Snowmobile Parking Lot.

    This is a series of 7 hikes: 3 Headwaters North and 4 Headwaters South. Hikers completing all 7 hikes in this series will be eligible to purchase a Headwaters Hike Series Badge (when available) from Dufferin Hi-Land BTC. The North section is offered in the Fall of 2023, while the south section will be offered in the Spring of 2024.

     

  • 26
    November 26, 2023

    Boyne Valley to Kilgorie

    9:00 AM-4:00 PM
    11/26/2023
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    Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
    Category: General Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking near post boxes on Centre Road in Kilgorie, 30 metres south of River Road. km 33.8 BTC Map 20.

    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 for a quiet Sunday shuttle hike from the Boyne Valley to Kilgorie in the beautiful Dufferin Section.  Lots of ups and downs!  Please bring a garbage bag for your dirty boots and a pair of clean footwear to change into for the ride back (we will leave that stuff in the cars at the end of the hike).  Please bring 2L of water, a warm drink, a snack, and a lunch.  Please have your icers in your backpack just in case.  Boots mandatory.  Poles recommended.  Please arrive at 8:45 to be ready to shuttle at 9 am sharp.

  • 28
    November 28, 2023

    Boyne Valley Loop, Main Trail and Boyne Valley Side Trail

    9:30 AM-12:00 PM
    11/28/2023
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    Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
    Category: Tuesday Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land Section, Map 20, 18.7, parking lot on Centre Rd, south of 5 Sideroad

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
    Distance: 7km, short hike 4.8km

    Description

    This loop hike in Boyne Valley Provincial Park follows the main trail south, joins the Boyne Valley Side Trail, and returns to the parking lot on the main trail. Those wishing a short hike, turn around after 2.4km (16.3). Bring snacks, appropriate clothing, and equipment (ie poles, icers)


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