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Dufferin Hi-Land Hike Schedule
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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: Slippery Sections Likely, Moderate
Distance: Long hike: 7 km; Short: 4 km
Description
Both hikes will take the Laidlaw Side Trail and Main Trail to the South Outlier loop. The short hike will return by way of Main Trail and Laidlaw Side Trail. The longer hike will return by way of the South Outlier Connector, Carriage, Spillway, Clifftop and Laidlaw Side Trails and Main Trail.
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: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate, 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 9:15 to be ready to hike at 9:30.
Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Caledon Hills Section, Map 15. Black “P” Bruce Trail roadside parking on Willoughby Road and Escarpment Sideroad. Map 15, km 16.1 (Ed. 30).
Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 19.1 kms
Description
Join us on the first of five hikes to complete the Caledon Section of the Bruce Trail. There will be a substantial amount of road walking on this hike including part of busy Airport Road but at least it will be plowed and the going easy. We will meet at Willoughby Road then shuttle to just south of the Glen Haffy Conservation Area and then hike back taking in The Dingle, Albion Hills and the Escarpment Side Road. We may run into one of the world’s most famous people. Just saying. The plan is to complete the section on the weekends ending in early May. Please check back on the Hike Schedule later for the remainder of our hikes.
Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Dufferin Hi-Land Section, Map 19. Meet at BTC Splitrock parking lot on the East side of 2nd Line EHS, Mono, about 1.5 km north of 25 Sideroad.
Hike Leader(s): Inge Eckerich, Les Babbage, Julie Daley, Tony Evangelista Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Slippery Sections Likely, Moderate
Distance: Longer Hike 7 km; Shorter hike: 2.5 km
Description
We will hike the Split Rock, 2nd Line EHS, Walter Tovell and Lookout Side Trails. The hike will end at 25 Sideroad where we will car pool back to the Split Rock parking lot. The short hike will include the Split Rock and Ralph Tremills Side Trails. Bring water and snacks.
Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at roadside parking at km 6.1 (Map 21, Blue Mountains Section) on County Road 9 south of Dunedin.
Hike Leader(s): Margery Cruise, Les Babbage Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 10.2 km
Description
We will hike from km 6.1 km south on the main trail, cross the Noisy River at km 5.5 and hike to km 5.1 where we walk south along Concession 10 and immediately duck into the woods to km 1.0 where the trail reaches a short gravel road off of Lavender Hill Rd. Then we will turn around and follow the trail north to our cars.
Directions: from CR 89, north on CR 124 to to Grey CR 9, east to roadside parking on the right.
Hikers completing all 4 hikes in this series will be eligible to purchase the Rim to Rim Badge from Blue Mountains BTC. You can also make up any hikes you aren’t able to attend or register for by completing the hike yourself at a more convenient time.
Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Caledon Hills Section, Map 18. Red “P” Bruce Trail Parking on 5th Line EHS, Mono just south of Hockley Road (just west of Airport Road), just north of km 50.7.
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 the second of our Caledon section E2E hikes. This one is strenuous for sure with a lot of hills but well worth the effort. We will meet in the Hockley Valley then shuttle to just south of the Glen Haffy Conservation Area and hike north. Please bring icers, a hot drink, 2L of water, a snack, a lunch, an appreciation of nature and a smile. Please bring a change of footwear and a garbage bag. Gaiters recommended. Gonna be muddy. Please meet at 9:15 for a 9:30 start.
Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): (Google Maps) Blue Mountain Section, Map 21. Noisy River Provincial Nature Reserve, Lavender. Roadside parking at km 55.7 on Mulmur-Nottawasaga Townline, 550 meters east of Lavender Hill Road at the cemetery. We will meet at the SuperBurger parking lot (north-west corner of Hwy 89/Hwy 10 intersection) for car pooling at 8:30 am. Otherwise meet at the cemetery parking area 550 meters east of Lavender Hill Road for a 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: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: Long Hike 12 km Short hike 6 km
Description
From the roadside parking at the Lavender cemetery, we will hike through the small town of Lavender. This marks the end of the Dufferin Hi-Land Section and the beginning of the Blue Mountain section. Then we will hike north to enter the nature reserve. The trail wanders in and out of woods and pasture land to the escarpment edge and scenic lookout. After continuing on the trail for about 6 km, we will turn around and return to the parking area. Those choosing to do a shorter hike can turn around and return to the parking area after 3 km.
Bring water, lunch and snacks. Hiking poles are recommended.
Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Special Events
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the intersection of Sideroad 15 and 2nd Line West, east of Horning’s Mills.
We were hoping that the rain would subside in time to have the event today but unfortunately the rain is not going to behave. Therefore, we are making the call to move the cleanup to tomorrow.
We hope to see you there. The event will start at 10am tomorrow, April 23rd.
Hike Leader(s): Tom Thayer Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Description
NOTE: Registration is not required – Just show up and we will be happy
Rain Date is set for April 23rd from 10 am to 5 pm, if Needed.
Help us clean up the Pine River Nature Reserve as part of Earth Week.
The Pine River Nature Reserve had been used for many years, prior to the Bruce Trail acquiring the reserve, by many off-roaders and people that were not overly concerned with preserving the lands. As such, there is a considerable amount of garbage to be found throughout the reserve. Your help in cleaning up this garbage will help the earth, wildlife, and future generations to come.
Bring a bag and come along and join us!
Park at 2nd line west and 15 sideroad and walk along 15 sideroad to find us and our garbage bin. All ages are welcome to help and “Take a Hike” buttons for kids.
Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Red P Bruce Trail parking on 5th Line EHS just south of Hockley Road (just west of Airport Road) north of km 50.8 BTC Map 18.
Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely, Strenuous
Distance: 15.5 kms
Description
Join us on the third hike in our quest to complete a Caledon Hills Section E2E. We will journey through some of the most undulating terrain on the Bruce Trail through the Hockley Valley but there will also be plenty of time to catch our breath and admire wildflowers too. Did I say hills? Yes Virginia, there will be hills. There may also be some residual ice so please pack your icers just in case. Please also bring a change of footwear and a garbage bag for the car shuttle, hiking boots, at least 2L of water, a warm drink, a snack, a lunch, a smile and an appreciation of nature. Gaiters and poles highly recommended given muddy slippery slopes. Please be ready to car shuttle at 9:15. This is a strenuous but highly rewarding hike.
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,Les Babbage Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Strenuous
Distance: 11.9
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 km 52.6, ignoring the side trails. Then we will walk 500 meters to the west on 6th Sideroad to km 53.1. We will follow Russ McConnell Side Trail south, join the main trail at km 51.2, hike to km 50.0 and follow Pretty River Side Trail to km 48.1, then follow the main trail back to km 46.8 and walk east on Pretty River Road 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.
Hikers completing all 4 hikes in this series will be eligible to purchase the Rim to Rim Badge from Blue Mountains BTC. You can also make up any hikes you aren’t able to attend or register for by completing the hike yourself at a more convenient time.
Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Toronto Section, Map 12. To car pool, meet at Party City (4th Ave and Hwy 10) at 8:30 am or at roadside parking on 15 Sideroad, 500 metres north-east of County Rd 25 (Speyside), where the Speyside South Side Trail leaves the road.
Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage, Inge Eckerich, Julie Daley, Tony Evangelista Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: Longer Hike: 7.1 km; Shorter Hike: 3.8 km
Description
We will hike loops, consisting of Main Trail, Speyside South, Cliff Hatch, Vanderleck and 17 Sideroad Side Trails. The short hike includes Main, Speyside South and Cliff Hatch ST loops. Bring water and snacks.
Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at parking area designated for hikers at the back of Mono Community Centre on CR 8 in Mono Centre.
Hike Leader(s): Margery Cruise; Rose-Mary Mitter Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy, Moderate
Distance: 5 km
Description
We will hike 2.5 km in and return via the side trails. Our goal is to listen for birds, watch for trees, plants, flowers. We recommend that participants download Merlin, Seek and/or iNaturalist apps to their phones. We will show participants how to use these apps for identification of birds, plants, trees. Families welcome!
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,Les Babbage Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Strenuous
Distance: 11.9
Description
We will walk south on Pretty River Road to another parking area at km 46.8 (Map 23, Blue Mountains Section), enter the main trail and follow it to the road where we walk south on the Blue Mountains-Clearview Townline to km 44.5, follow the road allowance to km 43.4, then the main trail to km 43.2 where we take the Singhampton Side trail to km 41.3, then follow the main trail back to km 42.9 and follow Standing Rock and Caves Side trail to km 43.4 and back along the road to the cars.
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.
Hikers completing all 4 hikes in this series will be eligible to purchase the Rim to Rim Badge from Blue Mountains BTC. You can also make up any hikes you aren’t able to attend or register for by completing the hike yourself at a more convenient time.