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January | January | January | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4  Dufferin Hi-Land Winter Badge Hike # 3 of 4 6:30 PM-9:00 PM 02/04/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/dufferin-hi-land-winter-badge-hike-3-of-4-2/2023-02-04/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land, Map 19. Mono Cliffs Provincial Park. Meet at south end of 1st Line EHS, Mono (Km 7.9), south of 25 Sideroad.
Directions ; Coming north on Hwy 10 turn right on 25 Sideroad ( approx. 14 km north of Orangeville ) then right on 1st Line EHS follow to end. NOTE Parking is very limited if you can car pool with someone that would be a great help BE CAREFUL OF THE DITCHES! Hike Leader(s): Bryan and Carol Foley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8 km Description
Meet 6:15 pm for a 6:30 pm start Be on time no waiting ” IT’S COLD ” We will do a 8 km hike in Mono cliffs Prov. Park. Bring Water, Snack, Headlamp. Snowshoes are essential. Dress for the conditions.
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5 | 6 | 7  Cold Creek 9:30 AM-12:30 PM 02/07/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/cold-creek/2023-02-07/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): For car pooling, meet at parking on the east side of Party City/Winners building in Orangeville, Hwy 10 and 4th Ave. at 8:30 am.
Or meet at Cold Creek Conservation Area on 11th Concession, King, 3.5 km north of King Rd. Park in front of entrance gate for 9:30 am start. Hike Leader(s): Tony Evangelista, Les Babbage, Inge Eckerick, Julie Daley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: Long hike 6.6 km Short hike 2.5km or 4 km Description
We will hike the outer loop, experiencing various types of ecosystems– forests, meadows, wetlands and pine plantations. The shorter hike will return to the parking lot by way of one of the connector trails–North Connector 2.5 km or South Connector 4 km. Bring snacks and water. Icers are recommended. If the snow is deep , snowshoes may be needed.
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12 | 13 | 14 - Mono Centre,Turnbull and Springwater side trails
9:30 AM-12:30 PM 02/14/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/mono-centreturnbull-and-springwater-side-trails/2023-02-14/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Caledon Hills Section, Map 19. Meet at Mono Community Centre hiker parking area. Hike Leader(s): Inge Eckerich, Les Babbage, Julie Daley, Tony Evangelista Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely, Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 5.0 Km, Short hike 2.5 km Description
We will hike the Main trail to Turnbull sidetrail and Springwater sidetrail. The short hike will return to parking lot by Main trail. Longer hike will continue south on main trail to intersection with Hockley Heights side trail and return to parking lot via Main trail, Bring icers. Snowshoes may be required.
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9:30 AM-1:00 PM 02/18/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/dufferin-hi-land-winter-badge-hike-4-of-4-3/2023-02-18/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land, Map 21. Meet at roadside parking on Prince of Wales Rd, about 1 km south of County Rd 21, where the Main Trail turns east from the road (Km 46.1). Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage;Helen Bailey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 7.2 km Description
We will hike the Main Trail to Km 49.7 and back. The route features a large snowdrift at the top of Black Bank hill. Snowshoes will be required. Depending on conditions, icers may be required. Dress for winter conditions. Bring water, snacks and lunch. Hike leaders will contact all registered hikers a day or two before the hike to advise of trail conditions and any weather alerts.
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19 - Primrose/Boyne Valley Loop (Dufferin Hi-Land Section – Map 20)
9:30 AM-4:00 PM 02/19/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/primrose-boyne-valley-loop-dufferin-hi-land-section-map-20/2023-02-19/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Red P BTC parking lot on County Road 19 (Prince of Wales Road) 80 metres south of the southern end of the Prince of Wales Side Trail (about 1 km north of Primrose). Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Slippery and Steep Sections, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 13.5 kms Description
Join us for a winter walk in the Dufferin Hi-Lands on the Prince of Wales Side Trail, the Primrose Loop Side Trail, the Boyne Valley Side Trail and parts of the Main Trail. Please arrive at 9:15 am for a 9:30 start. Please bring icers, water, a warm drink, a snack, a lunch and an appreciation of nature. Consider bringing along snow shoes just in case there is sufficient snow. If we do snowshoe, hike length will be reduced accordingly. Snow shoes optional. Poles recommended. This hike has a lot of up and downs but is richly rewarding.
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9:30 AM-12:30 PM 02/21/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/black-bank-challenge-5/2023-02-21/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land, Map 21. Meet at SuperBurger (Hwy 10 & 89) at 9:30 am or at roadside parking on Centre Road (Km 47.5) at 9:45 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: 4.4 or 3.4 km Description
We will hike the Main Trail down Black Bank hill, on to Dufferin Rd 21 and back. The short hike will return from the point where the Main Trail turns north toward Dufferin Rd 21. Expect a large snowdrift at the top of the hill. Snowshoes will be required. Depending on conditions, icers may be required. Bring water and snacks.
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9:30 AM-3:00 PM 02/25/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/dundas-valley-winter-hike-2/2023-02-25/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Please note the meeting point location- its at the Dundas Valley Conservation parking lot at the end of Lions Club Rd. Follow this road to the end, then enter the gates leading to the parking lot. You may have to pay at this gate, or there is a pay station in the parking lot. Please note that there are a number of parking lots within this conservation area. Hike Leader(s): Gilles Gagnon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 10 to 13, depending on conditions Description
We will hike to Sherman /Tiffany Falls and back, then take a loop within Dundas Valley Conservation area, taking in Canterbury Falls. Some steep and slippery terrain. Bring icers, hiking poles, and showshoes in the event of heavy snowfalls. Parking fees apply payable by credit card. Directions to Dundas Valley Trail Parking: From Hwy 403 going west up the escarpment past Hamilton, take Exit 64 following Mohawk /Rousseau road north. Turn right on Wilson St, continuing for 0.75 km to the next traffic light. Turn left on Montgomery Dr, then right following Old Dundas Valley Road down a steep hill, then left on Lions Club Road. Continue for about 1.3 km on Lions Club Road to park gates, and then through gates to parking further down the lane.
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26 | 27 | 28 - Primrose Loop Side Trail to Murphy’s Pinnacle
9:30 AM-12:00 PM 02/28/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/primrose-loop-side-trail-to-murphys-pinnacle/2023-02-28/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-land. Map 20. Meet at roadside parking on Prince of Wales Rd. (County Rd. 19) where the Primrose Loop Side Trail crosses Prince of Wales Rd. From Primrose (intersection of Hwy 10 and 89) drive north for about 1.5 km. Parking is about 0.7 km north of the bridge on the east side of the road. Hike Leader(s): Tony Evangelista, Les Babbage, Inge Eckerick, Julie Daley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: Long hike 7 km Short hike 3km Description
We will hike the Primrose Loop Side Trail on the west side of Prince of Wales Rd. Then, after crossing the road, we will head toward the Main Trail where we will turn left towards Murphy’s Pinnacle, climb to the top and take in the view. We will then return to Prince of Wales Rd. The short hike will return to their cars after completing the Primrose Loop Side Trail. Icers are recommended. Bring water and snacks. Snowshoes may be needed if the snow is deep.
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