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April | 1 | 2  Spring Wildflowers and Trees – Oliver Creek and Walker’s Woods 9:30 AM-12:30 PM 05/02/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/spring-wildflowers-and-trees-oliver-creek-and-walkers-woods-2/2023-05-02/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land Section, Map 20. Meet at north end of 2nd Line EHS off 8 Sideroad where the road ends and the 2nd Line EHS Side Trail begins. Park on the west side of 2nd Line south of the first driveway. Hike Leader(s): Brenda Carling, Les Babbage Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 km; Short hike: 3 km Description
Brenda Carling will lead us as we explore and identify the trees and blooming wildflowers along the Oliver Creek Side Trail and the Main Trail through Walker’s Woods. Bring a camera, snacks and water.
| 3 | 4 | 5 | 6  Rim to Rim Hike Series – #2 of 4 – Mad River 9:30 AM-1:00 PM 05/06/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/rim-to-rim-hike-series-2-of-4-mad-river/2023-05-06/ Hike open to BTC Members only. Click here for more information or to register 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,Les Babbage Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections, Strenuous
Distance: 8.6 km Description
From km 31.7, we will walk to the viewing platform and return to the trail to 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. 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.
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7 | 8 | 9 - Hockley/Humber Valley
9:30 AM-11:30 AM 05/09/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/hockley-humber-valley/2023-05-09/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Map 17, 43.4
7th Line Parking Lot, at Airport 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 3.5 km Description
From the 7th Line Parking lot (43.4) we will hike south along the main trail to hwy 9, and return on the same route. There are some hills and steep sections. The spring wildflowers should be sprouting 😊 Short hike will be to 41.8, and return, no hills, 3.5 km. Please bring water and snack
| 10 | 11 | 12 - Eco Hike Series #2 of 2 – Identifying Birds, Plants, Trees
10:00 AM-1:00 PM 05/12/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/eco-hike-series-2-of-2-identifying-birds-plants-trees/2023-05-12/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Rock Hill parking lot on 1st Line EHS north of HWY 89, between 10 and 5 Sideroads, Mulmur Township. Hike Leader(s): Margery Cruise Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy, Moderate
Distance: 5 km Description
We will explore the main trail and side trails (Enchanted Forest and Moss Haven) looking for wild flowers and listening for birds. We recommend that all participants download Merlin, Seek and iNaturalist apps to their phones. These apps will be used for identification of birdds, plants, trees. Directions: From HWY 10 and HWY 89, travel east on HWY 89 to 1st Line E in Mulmur to parking lot on east side, south of 10 sideroad.
| 13   Two Day End to End 8:00 AM-6:00 PM 05/13/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/two-day-end-to-end/2023-05-13/  This is a Multi-Day HikeYou are signing up for the following dates:
2023-05-13, 2023-05-14 Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Special Events
Location (Google Maps): 586387 10th Sideroad
GPS Coordinates: N 44 13849 W 080 13649
This is the first farm 200m west of Center Rd on 10th (also called 17 when west of Center rd) There is a church on the corner. Please arrive by 7:45 latest to allow time for check in. Buses depart at 8:00 am Map Reference #20 Directions to Parking Location:
If coming by Hwy 10 from Orangeville
– follow 10 north to Primrose
– proceed straight through the intersection onto Dufferin County Road 19, also called Prince of Wales Road
– follow this road for 6 km to first stop sign
– the road sign says
– turn right, proceed approx 1 km
– the church is highly visible on the left side, parking is 200m west of the church. Hike Leader(s): Hyo-Eun Shin, Les Babbage, Susan Bate Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate, Strenuous
Distance: 55km (29km & 26km) Description
Join us for two days of hiking the rolling hills of Dufferin County. Enjoy the spring flowers while earning your Red Trillium Badge. Hike distances are approximately 29km on Day 1 and 26km on Day 2. There will be checkpoints along the hike with volunteers providing assistance, refreshments and snacks. Registration is $55 for members and $65 for non-members, which includes shuttle bus service, checkpoint snacks and refreshments, Red Trillium Badge (must complete full hike to earn badge), and post-hike refreshments. Space is limited so register early!
- Caledon Hills E2E Hike #4 – Forks of the Credit
9:00 AM-4:00 PM 05/13/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/caledon-hills-e2e-hike-4-forks-of-the-credit/2023-05-13/ Hike open to BTC Members only. Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Western end of Boston Mills Road west of Mississauga Road near km 47.4 BTC Map 14. Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate
Distance: 18.5 kms Description
Join us on our 4th in a series of five Humane Hiking hikes to complete the Caledon Hills section. Today we take in the Cheltenham Badlands and the Forks of the Credit. Some road walking required but lots of time in the woods too. Some hills for sure but nothing remotely like the Hockley Valley! Please bring 2.5L of water, bug spray, a garbage bag and extra pair of shoes for the shuttle, a snack, a lunch, an appreciation of nature and a smile.
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14 | 15 | 16 - South Boyne Valley/North Mono Cliffs
9:30 AM-11:30 AM 05/16/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/south-boyne-valley-north-mono-cliffs/2023-05-16/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Map 20, 13.3,
30th Sideroad, 1km East of #10 Hwy
Dufferin Hi-Land, south of Boyne Valley Hike Leader(s): Julie Daley, Les Babbage, Inge Eckerich, Tony Evangelista Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6km, short hike 3km Description
Hike will begin at roadside parking on 30th Sideroad (map 20, 13.3). We will hike south along the main trail through a mix of forests and fields to 1st Line EHS (map 19, 10.0). We will then return along the same trail. Terrain is mostly flat with a few moderate hills. Please bring water and snack. Short hike will return earlier, 3km
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21 - Caledon Hills E2E Hike #5- Hockley Valley to Mono Cliffs
8:45 AM-5:00 PM 05/21/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/caledon-hills-e2e-hike-5-hockley-valley-to-mono-cliffs/2023-05-21/ Hike open to BTC Members only. Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Red P BTC parking on 3rd Line EHS north of Hockley Road at the start of the Glen Cross Side Trail. BTC Map 18. Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Slippery Sections Likely, Strenuous
Distance: 19 kms Description
Join us on our final Humane Hiking hike to complete the Caledon Hills section. We journey from the big hills of the Hockley Valley to the beautiful trails of Mono Cliffs Provincial Park taking in the main trail and the Glen Cross, South Outlier, Walter Tovell, Lookout and Laidlaw Side Trails. Please bring 2.5L of water, a garbage bag and extra footwear for the shuttle, bug spray, a snack, a lunch, an appreciation of nature and a smile.
| 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 - Beaver Valley Section Hike 1: Swiss Meadows to Kolapore
8:00 AM-5:30 AM 05/27/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/beaver-valley-section-hike-1-swiss-meadows-to-kolapore/2023-05-27/ Hike open to BTC Members only. Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Maple Lane Black BTC parking at km 0.0 Beaver Valley Section, BTC Map 24. N 44.504973, W 80.331780. Closest major intersection is at Banks where Hwy 119 crosses 4th Line. Our meeting spot is north and east of that. Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 24.5 kms Description
Join us on the first of a series of hikes to complete a Beaver Valley Section E2E. This hike is very long at 24.5 kms but the rest of the hikes will be about 15 kms each to accommodate the more difficult terrain in the valley itself. While our first hike is long we will be hiking it at a Humane Hiking pace (or as a very accomplished Toronto section hike leader once said – an “all day” pace) and we will stopping regularly to rest and hydrate. Please make sure you are ready to shuttle at 8:00 am sharp. A local overnight stay is recommended given the early start. Please bring 3L of water, a lunch, snacks, bug spray, sun block, an appreciation of nature and a smile. Hiking boots mandatory. Gaiters and poles recommended. Please bring a change of footwear and a garbage bag for the shuttle given the anticipated mud in spots along the way. No dropouts. Please be honest with your ability to hike the 24.5 km distance.
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28 | 29 | 30 - Duncan Caves/Metcalf Rock Loop
9:30 AM-1:30 PM 05/30/2023 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/duncan-caves-metcalf-rock-loop-2/2023-05-30/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): (Google Maps): Beaver Valley Section Map 25. We will meet at the SuperBurger parking lot (north-west corner of Hwy 89/Hwy 10 intersection) for carpooling at 8:30 am. Otherwise meet at the parking area at km 27.9, 100 meters south of where the Main Trail crosses the 10th Line on the east side for a 9:30 start. Hike Leader(s): Tony Evangelista, Les Babbage, Inge Eckerich, Julie Daley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: Long Hike 10 km Short Hike 5 km Description
We will hike through the Duncan Cave Provincial Nature Reserve and the Chuck Grant Side Trail/Main Trail Loop. The short hike will end at the parking area at km 33.3 and car shuttle back to Metcalfe Rock parking. Bring lunch, water and snacks. Sunscreen, insect repellant and hiking poles are recommended.
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