Dufferin Hi-Land Hike Schedule

Dunby Rd, Hockley Valley and Cam Snell Side Trail

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Caledon Hills Section, Map 18, 68.0
Bruce Trail parking lot on Dunby Rd

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: 7 km, short hike 4km

Description

From the parking lot on Dunby Rd, we will hike south 2 km (short hike returns from here), follow the Cam Snell Side Trail loop, and return on the main trail. Please bring a snack, appropriate clothing and equipment for the weather (ie poles and icers).

Boyne Valley to Mono Cliffs

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Mono Community Centre gravel parking lot off 2nd Line EHS just south of CR 8.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 18 kms.

Description

Join us on a shuttle hike taking in the southern third of the magnificent Dufferin Hi-Land section.  We will descend into the Boyne Valley then head south to Mono Centre passing through Mono Cliffs Provincial Park.  Some road walking.  Icers essential.  Please also bring a warm drink, water, a snack and a lunch.  Please bring a garbage bag and change of footwear for the shuttle.  Possible optional pub stop after.

Boston Mills/Rockside Side Trail Loop

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Toronto Section, Map 14, 47.4, Roadside Parking at the end of Boston Mills Rd

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 6 km

Description

We will hike along the main trail to Heritage Rd, turn north, returning on the Rockside Side Trail. Please bring a snack and appropriate clothing and equipment (poles and icers).

Pine River Area

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meeting at the corner of Centre Rd (Kilgore) and River Road. Parking is road side and limited to 7 cars.

Hike Leader(s): Patricia Foley, Tristan Goguen Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: approximately 12 km

Description

Hike will be a loop covering the main trail and including on return the Meladonna Side Trail, the Pine River Valley Side Trail and the Carl Alexander Side Trails with a possible snack/lunch stop at the Bell Look Out Side Trail weather permitting. Dress for the weather, proper foot wear and possibly icers maybe necessary. Please be sure you have enough water and snacks/lunch.

Please note hike leaders have dogs who will accompany this hike, no other dogs will be permitted.

Silver Creek to Limehouse

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Limehouse Conservation Area parking at the baseball diamonds. Access from the Fifth Line just southeast of the village of Limehouse.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 18 kms

Description

Join us on a shuttle hike from Silver Creek and Scotsdale Farm to Limehouse.  Beautiful quiet Halton countryside.  Streams, woods, wetlands and the biggest tree on the Bruce Trail.  We might even be lucky enough to do the Hole in the Wall.  Please bring a garbage bag and change of footwear for the shuttle.  Please also bring icers, a warm drink, water, a snack, lunch and hiking boots.  Poles and gaiters recommended.  Please dress in layers for the weather.  It’s the time of year to have mitts and hand-warmers in your backpack.  Please meet at 8:30 to be ready to shuttle at 8:45.  Optional pub stop after.

Island Lake Loop

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

Island Lake Conservation Area. Meet at Vicki Barron Lakeside Trail Parking at south end of Hurontario Street, about 1 km south of 5 Sideroad, Mono. You can access 5 Sideroad from Hockley Rd, about 1 km east of Hwy 10, where Hockley Road bends to the north. Hurontario is the first turn on the right after the gravel pit.

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 8.5 km; Shorter hike: 4 km

Description

We will hike the Vicki Barron Lakeside Trail loop. The shorter hike will turn back after about 2 km. Optional coffee/lunch stop at the Centre Church Cafe and Gallery on Hansen Blvd, just east of Blind Line, in Orangeville. Dress for the weather and bring icers and poles if we have an early snowfall or icy conditions.

Dundas Valley Loop

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Iroquoia Section, Map 8. Dundas Valley Conservation Area Parking Lot P3. Take DVCA Trail Centre Entrance off Governors Road, near km 51.8.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 17 kms

Description

Join us on a lovely loop hike in the Dundas Valley. We take in part of the Bruce Trail and several DVCA trails.  Lots of waterfalls like Sherman, Canterbury, and Cascade.  Please bring  icers, water, a warm drink, snack for “elevensies”, lunch, hiking boots, poles and lots of smiles.  Please dress in layers.  Entrance fee to DVCA in effect at gate.  Consider buying a Hamilton Conservation Area annual pass. It’s well worth it.  Please arrive at 8:45 to be ready to hike at 9:00.

Christmas Day Hike - Bronte Creek Provincial Park

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Orchard Park parking lot off Blue Spruce Avenue (not Sutton Drive) in Burlington to the east of Alexander’s Public School. From the QEW westbound take the Burloak exit north on Burloak Drive. Blue Spruce Avenue is the right immediately after the bend in the road as Burloak Drive becomes Upper Middle Road.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Easy, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 10 kms

Description

Join us with special elves Anne and Phill Armstrong on an easy and fun in and out hike in Bronte Creek Provincial Park.  We will take in woodland trails alongside and down to Bronte Creek then up to Spruce Lane Farm and the Trillium Trail.  We will then head north on an old farm track between two fields to enjoy more woods on our way back to the cars.  The park amenities will be closed.  Please bring icers, a warm drink, some water and a light lunch.  Poles recommended.  Please arrive at 9:45 am to be ready to hike at 10.