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September | September | 1  Tuesday Hikes 20 Year Anniversary End-to-End – Hike 3 9:30 AM-11:30 AM 10/01/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/tuesday-hikes-20-year-anniversary-end-to-end-hike-3/2024-10-01/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land Map 20, Km 17.6. Meet at Bruce Trail parking lot at end of Centre Rd, south of 5 Sideroad. Hike Leader(s): Tony Evangelista;Inge Eckerich;Les Babbage;Julie Daley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5.4 km; No drop out. Description
In 2004 a group of Dufferin Hi-Land BTC members began organizing Tuesday hikes. For their first venture, they hiked a 10 hike/10 week end-to-end series of the DH section. Join us as we recreate this series to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Tuesday hiking and recognize the pioneers who started it all. Hike 3 will take us from 30 Sideroad to Bruce Trail parking at the end of Centre Rd. We will car shuttle from Centre Rd back to 30 Sideroad parking. Bring water, snacks and sun screen.
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5  Dufferin Hi-Land Stained Glass Fundraiser 8:30 AM 10/05/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/dufferin-hi-land-stained-glass-fundraiser/2024-10-05/ This is a Multi-Day HikeYou are signing up for the following dates and times:
2024-10-05 at 08:30
2024-10-10 at 08:30
2024-10-24 at 08:30
2024-10-30 at 08:30 Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land, Beaver Valley Location (Google Maps): Meet at Hurontario Street just south of County Road 89, km 14.1, Map 20 Hike Leader(s): Glenda Collings Click here to contact the hike leader. Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Some steep sections, Strenuous
Length of Hike: 14.1 km Description
You are registering for a 4 day series of hikes to earn the Dufferin Hi-Land Stained Glass fundraiser badge. Please dress appropriately for fall weather, which can be cool, cold, or rainy. Our October hikes should be a showcase of fall colours. Hikers may miss one hike and make it up before Oct. 30 to earn the badge. See below for the hike schedule, locations and meeting times. The pace will be medium, a bit slower on the steep hills. All km are from Bruce Trail Guide Edition 31. Please meet 15 minutes before the start time ready to car shuttle. If you have any questions please contact me at beavervalleytrailactivities@gmail.com October 5 – Meet at Hurontario Street just south of County Road 89, km 14.1, Map 20 at 8:15 a.m. to shuttle the Mono Community Centre, west of km 72.2 (Caledon). We will hike through Mono Cliffs Provincial Park. Length of hike 14.1 km October 10 – Meet at 1st Line E, km 28.3, Map 20 at 8:15 a.m. to shuttle to Hurontario Street just south of County Road 89, km 14.1. We will hike through Boyne Valley Provincial Park and the Bibbulmun Track Friendship Trail. Length of hike 14.2 km October 24 – Meet at Prince of Wales Road and 20th Sideroad, km 40.7, Map 21 at 8:15 a.m., to shuttle to 1st Line E, km 28.3. We hike through the Kilgorie area. Length of hike 12.4 km October 30 – Meet at Lavender Cemetery, km 54.9, Map 21 at 8:15 a.m. to shuttle to Prince of Wales Road and 20th Sideroad, km 40.7. Our final hike will take us through the Black Bank area and to the start of the Blue Mountain section. Length of hike 14.8 km COVID-19 Precautions Before, During and After your Hike - Each hiker joining a Bruce Trail Club organized hike must perform a self-screening check before hiking.
Find Ontario’s self-assessment tool here: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/ - If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, stay home.
Other Guidelines - Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the hike.
- Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate attire for the weather and the terrain.
Hiking poles are a good idea in any season, especially if the terrain is rocky or slippery. In winter, snowshoes or icers/crampons are needed when conditions dictate.
Wearing appropriate clothing and footwear prevents injuries and shows consideration for a safe and positive group hiking experience. - Always carry I.D. and your health card.
- Bring sufficient water and snacks (or lunch if indicated). A minimum of 1L of water is recommended on all hikes, and 3L is recommended for long, challenging hikes in the heat of the summer.
- Bring sunscreen and insect repellent (for spring and summer hikes).
- Bring your own first aid kit.
- Please leave dogs at home.
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6  Bruce Trail Day – Tunes on the Trail 10:00 AM-2:00 AM 10/06/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/bruce-trail-day-tunes-on-the-trail/2024-10-06/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Split Rock Narrows Nature Reserve, 755437 2nd Line EHS Mono Hike Leader(s): Tom Thayer Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: N/A Description
Ready to hit the trail with some tunes? Join us for Bruce Trail Day: Tunes on the Trail ! Explore the beautiful fall colors while enjoying live music and outdoor fun. Whether you’re walking or just here for the vibes, it’s a perfect way to connect with nature and community! October 6th, 2024, 10 am – 2 pm
Split Rock Narrows Nature Reserve, 755437 2nd Line EHS Mono
Free Admission
Great Food, Bird Box Building, Children’s Treasure Hike, and much more… Tag your hiking buddy, and let’s groove together! #BruceTrailDay #TunesOnTheTrail #dufferinhiland
| 7 | 8 - Tuesday Hikes 20 Year Anniversary End-to-End – Hike 4
9:30 AM-11:30 AM 10/08/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/tuesday-hikes-20-year-anniversary-end-to-end-hike-4/2024-10-08/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land Map 20, Km 22.7. Meet at roadside parking on north side of 8 Sideroad where the road bends onto 2nd Line EHS Hike Leader(s): Inge Eckerich;Tony Evangelista;Les Babbage;Julie Daley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Strenuous
Distance: 5.1 km; Drop out at Km 19.4 can be arranged (1.8 km) Description
In 2004 a group of Dufferin Hi-Land BTC members began organizing Tuesday hikes. For their first venture, they hiked a 10 hike/10 week end-to-end series of the DH section. Join us as we recreate this series to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Tuesday hiking and recognize the pioneers who started it all. Hike 4 will take us from Centre Rd through open fields and wooded, hilly terrain to 8 Sideroad. We will car shuttle from 8 Sideroad parking back to Centre Rd. Bring water, snacks and sun screen.
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13 | 14 | 15 - Tuesday Hikes 20 Year Anniversary End-to-End – Hike 5
9:30 AM-11:30 AM 10/15/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/tuesday-hikes-20-year-anniversary-end-to-end-hike-5/2024-10-15/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land Map 20, Km 28.5. Meet at Bruce Trail parking lot on east side of 1st Line EHS, south of 10 Sideroad Hike Leader(s): Tony Evangelista;Inge Eckerich;Les Babbage;Julie Daley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Moderate
Distance: 5.6 km; No drop out. Description
In 2004 a group of Dufferin Hi-Land BTC members began organizing Tuesday hikes. For their first venture, they hiked a 10 hike/10 week end-to-end series of the DH section. Join us as we recreate this series to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Tuesday hiking and recognize the pioneers who started it all. Hike 5 will take us north through wooded, hilly terrain to 1st Line EHS. We will car shuttle from the Bruce Trail lot on 1st Line back to 8 Sideroad . Bring water and snacks.
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 25 Km CHALLENGE Hike 8:00 AM-5:00 AM 10/19/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/25-km-challenge-hike/2024-10-19/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Special Events
Location (Google Maps): BTC Map #20 1st Line East, Bruce Trail Parking Lot – Rock Hill. Just east of Whitfield south of 10 Side Road (County Road 17). Hike Leader(s): Don Stewart Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk, Fast
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely, Strenuous
Distance: 25 kms Description
Challenge yourself, your family, your friends or co-workers to complete the 25 Km trail through the picturesque and serene Boyne River Valley and earn the Dufferin Hi-Land 25 K “Challenge Badge”. This is a fundraising event for our club to assist in the maintenance of the Trail. We look forward to “treating” you with renown Dufferin County fare and hospitality at our checkpoints. I challenge you!
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20 | 21 | 22 - Tuesday Hikes 20 Year Anniversary End-to-End – Hike 6
9:30 AM-11:30 AM 10/22/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/tuesday-hikes-20-year-anniversary-end-to-end-hike-6/2024-10-22/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land Map 20, Km 33.8. Meet at roadside parking on Centre Rd, just south of River Rd Hike Leader(s): Julie Daley;Tony Evangelista;Inge Eckerich;Les Babbage Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5.5 km; Drop out Km 31.7 can be arranged (3.4 km) Description
In 2004 a group of Dufferin Hi-Land BTC members began organizing Tuesday hikes. For their first venture, they hiked a 10 hike/10 week end-to-end series of the DH section. Join us as we recreate this series to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Tuesday hiking and recognize the pioneers who started it all. Hike 6 continues north and west through the Rock Hill property, featuring crevices and a natural stone bridge, continuing along 10 Sideroad, then down Centre Rd to Kilgore. We will car shuttle from Kilgorie back to the Bruce Trail parking lot. Bring water and snacks.
| 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 - Dundas Valley Conservation Area Fall Hike
9:30 AM-3:00 PM 10/26/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/dundas-valley-conservation-area-fall-hike/2024-10-26/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation Area. Meeting point Dundas Valley parking per map provided. Follow Lions Club Rd to the end where paid parking (credit card required) is located. Hike Leader(s): Gilles Gagnon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 16-18 km Description
Come join me for a late Fall hike in beautiful Dundas Valley Conservation area. We’ll explore some of the known and lesser known trails in the area.
- Buckthorn Busting at Splitrock Narrows (Moved from Honeywood Ridge) Registration Recommended, but not required
10:00 AM-12:00 PM 10/26/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/buckthorn-busting-at-splitrock-narrows-moved-from-honeywood-ridge-registration-recommended-but-not-required/2024-10-26/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Special Events
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Splitrock Narrows parking lot off 2nd Line EHS: 44.074962, -80.083756 Hike Leader(s): Tom Thayer Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely, Medium
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Easy, Moderate
Distance: N/A Description
Common buckthorn is an invasive shrub that outcompetes native plants and threatens biodiversity. Come out for a fun morning of buckthorn busting to help us remove this plant and make space for biodiversity at the Splitrock Narrows property! Small plants can be pulled by hand, while larger plants can be pulled with the help of an extractigator, which is lots of fun to use! No experience required – training will be provided. Bring gardening/work gloves, water and sunscreen, and wear long pants and closed toed shoes. Please note that we will be working off trail for this activity, so we will be walking through some meadows with tall grasses and goldenrod as well as some forested/shrubby areas. If we finish our work early, there will be the option to go for a nature hike through the property.
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27  Car Hike: Hike #10 to earn the Dufferin Hi-Land Youth and/or Side Trails Badge! 10:00 AM-2:00 PM 10/27/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-hike-10-to-earn-the-dufferin-hi-land-youth-and-or-side-trails-badge/2024-10-27/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): We will meet at roadside parking on 15 Sideroad at Prince of Wales Road. Note that the only access to this location is from River Road, 500 m west of Kilgorie. Look for a small road sign, “15 Sideroad”, on a sharp curve on River Road. (Map 20 of the Bruce Trail Reference Guide, Edition 31). Hike Leader(s): Monica Pasquali Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely (2-3 km/hr)
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 8.4 km Description
Calling all families with children who love hiking and earning badges!!! This is the tenth in a series of ten hikes that will be offered throughout 2024 on a roughly monthly basis so that children who are 15 years of age and younger can earn the Dufferin Hi-Land Adventurer Youth Badge and their parents/guardians can earn the Dufferin Hi-Land Side Trails Badge at the same time!!! Details regarding the requirements for each badge can be found here: https://dufferinbrucetrailclub.org/dufferin-bruce-trail-club-badges/ Each of the ten hikes will be a loop hike so no car shuttles will be needed, and each hike will cover a distance of approximately 6-9 km hiked at a leisurely pace (2-3 km/h) so children and adults alike can participate. This tenth and final hike will be an autumn hike to explore the following four side trails: the Kilgorie ST, the Bell Lookout ST, part of the Pine River Valley ST, and the Black Edge ST. (Note that the first three side trails will be completed together as a loop, and then we will drive a short distance to the BTC parking area near the intersection of 30 Sideroad and 1st Line EHS in order to hike the Black Edge ST.) Please dress appropriately for an autumn hike by dressing in layers (wear an inner layer that wicks sweat away from your skin, a middle layer that keeps you warm, and an outer layer that protects you from wind and rain), wearing a sunhat or toque (depending on the weather), and wearing comfortable footwear that has good traction. Hiking poles or walking sticks are an asset since they will help keep you balanced if the ground is muddy/slippery. As well, make sure you bring enough water and food for a 3-4 hour hike since we’ll be covering a total distance of approximately 8.4 km. Hopefully you’ll be able to join me on Sunday, October 27th! Until then, happy hiking, everyone!
| 28 | 29 - Tuesday Hikes 20 Year Anniversary End-to-End – Hike 7
9:30 AM-11:30 AM 10/29/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/tuesday-hikes-20-year-anniversary-end-to-end-hike-7/2024-10-29/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land Map 21, Km 40.7. Meet at roadside parking on Prince of Wales Rd, just south of 20 Sideroad, Mulmur. This location is best accessed from Centre Rd via 20 Sideroad or from the north from Dufferin Rd 21 via Prince of Wales Rd. Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage;Julie Daley;Tony Evangelista;Inge Eckerich Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 6.9 km; Drop out at Km 36.8 can be arranged (3.0 km) Description
In 2004 a group of Dufferin Hi-Land BTC members began organizing Tuesday hikes. For their first venture, they hiked a 10 hike/10 week end-to-end series of the DH section. Join us as we recreate this series to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Tuesday hiking and recognize the pioneers who started it all. Hike 7 continues north beside the Pine River, then through the Provincial Fishing Reserve and Pine River Nature Reserve, continuing along 15 Sideroad and Prince of Wales Rd to parking at 20 Sideroad. We will car shuttle from 20 Sideroad back to Kilgorie. Bring water and snacks.
| 30 - Dufferin E2E (with some km’s in BM)
7:30 AM-2:00 PM 10/30/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/dufferin-e2e-with-some-kms-in-bm/2024-10-30/ Hike open to BTC Members only. This is a Multi-Day HikeYou are signing up for the following dates and times:
2024-10-30 at 07:30
2024-11-04 at 07:30
2024-11-05 at 07:30 Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Caledon Hills, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking on Prince of Wales Rd. Hike Leader(s): Heather Murch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hour
Terrain: Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 24.3 km Description
This is the fifth section in our Cairn to Cairn hike series this fall. Heather Murch and Steven White are co-leading these hikes. Strong hikers are welcome to join for sections or individual hikes, but will need to register for each end to end section series. This series of hikes are 20-24 kms per day and due to parking or hike length, some hikes cover more than one section. We meet at 7:30 – hikers should be ready to shuttle at that time. We will take turns and everyone is expected to participate in the shuttling. Any parking costs will be shared.
There is another End to End hike series posted by Steven for those who want to hike and receive a special Stained Glass badge.
Hikers should wear layered clothing, bring rainwear, poles, hiking boots, hat, water, snacks, lunch, bug spray, sunblock and be prepared for changing weather this time of year.
Hiking itinerary with parking coordinates will be emailed to registered hikers.
- Dufferin Hi-Land Stained Glass End 2 End (Oct 30, Nov 4,5)
7:30 AM 10/30/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/dufferin-hi-land-stained-glass-end-2-end-oct-30-nov-45/2024-10-30/ This is a Multi-Day HikeYou are signing up for the following dates:
2024-10-30, 2024-11-04, 2024-11-05 Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Caledon Hills, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Stained Glass Badge End to End Fundraiser Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking on Prince of Wales Rd Hike Leader(s): Steven White Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 24.3km Description
This is the fifth section in our Cairn to Cairn hike series this fall. Heather Murch and I are co-leading these hikes. Strong hikers are welcome to join for sections or individual hikes, but will need to register for each end to end section series. This series of hikes are 20-24 kms per day and due to parking or hike length, some hikes cover more than one section.
We meet at 7:30 – hikers should arrive early and be ready to shuttle at that time. We will take turns and everyone is expected to participate in the shuttling. Any parking costs will be shared.
There is another End to End hike series posted by Heather for those who want to hike and not receive this special Stained Glass badge.
Hikers should wear layered clothing, bring rainwear, poles, hiking boots, hat, water, snacks, lunch, bug spray, sunblock and be prepared for changing weather this time of year.
Hiking itinerary with parking coordinates will be emailed to registered hikers.
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