Dufferin Hi-Land Hike Schedule

Dufferin Delights - Kilgorie to the Boyne Valley - CANCELLED

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): End of Centre Road south of 5 Sideroad. About 2 kms directly south of Whitfield. BTC Map 20, km. 17.6.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Strenuous
Distance: 16.2 kms

Description

Join us on the second of our three hikes to explore the Dufferin Section.  We climb one of the longest ascents on the entire Bruce Trail – the world famous Kilgorie Hill.  Not for the faint of heart.  Then come the interminable ups and downs of the Boyne Valley.  Tough but highly rewarding.  Please dress for the weather – that may include snow and ice.  Pack your icers, a snack, a lunch, a warm drink, some water and a smile.  Hiking boots mandatory.  Poles recommended.  Please bring a change of footwear and a garbage bag for the shuttle.  Please be prepared to drive other hikers too for the shuttle.  Please arrive at 9:00 am to be ready to shuttle at 9:15.

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
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.  Waterfalls like Sherman, Canterbury, and Cascade.  Please bring icers, a warm drink, water, a snack for “elevensies”, lunch, hiking boots, poles and lots of smiles.  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.

Walter Tovell and Lookout Side Trail and Main Trail Loop

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

Dufferin Hi-Land Section, Map 19. Meet at roadside parking at corner of 2nd Line and 25 Sideroad.

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5 km

Description

We will hike the Walter Tovell Side Trail, Main Trail and Lookout Side Trail. Icers  and/or snowshoes may be required.

Forest Bathing Walk - Enjoy Forest & Stream on the North Side of Hockley Valley

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): BTC Reference Guide Map 18. We depart from the roadside parking area on south side of Dunby Road at km 67.8.

Hike Leader(s): Janice McClelland Julie Daley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 8.8 km

Description

Departing from the parking area on Dunby Rd. (at km 67.8), we walk quietly south on the Bruce Trail through a pleasant re-forested area (and memorable benches) then on to the forests of the Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve. We continue south to the junction with the Isabel East Side Trail before heading back north to follow the Cam Snell Side Trail, enjoying the company of a stream. Key words for this walk — forest, stream and some long, steepish sections. Walkers are encouraged to take the steepish sections at their own pace – some may prefer to maintain a steady pace drinking in the forest air and some may prefer to pause for breaths and absorb nature. Please bring water and a snack for on the trail. Hiking poles can be helpful. Optional local lunch gathering after the walk.

Dufferin Delights - Boyne Valley to Mono Centre

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Mono Community Centre, 200 m south of Mono Centre (County Road 8).

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery Sections Likely, Moderate
Distance: 17.6 kms

Description

Join us on the third of our three hikes to explore the Dufferin Section.  We journey from the Boyne Valley, past Murphy’s Pinnacle and into Mono Cliff Provincial Park for a lesson on glaciers.  Please dress for the weather – that may include snow and ice.  Pack your icers, a snack, a lunch, a warm drink, some water and a smile.  Hiking boots mandatory.  Poles recommended.  Please bring a change of footwear and a garbage bag for the shuttle.  Please be prepared to drive other hikers too for the shuttle.  Please arrive at 9:00 am to be ready to shuttle at 9:15.

Cold Creek

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: Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: Long hike 6.6 km Short hike 2.5km

Description

We will hike the outer loop, experiencing various ecosystems– forests, meadows, wetlands, and cedar 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

Bring water and snacks. Icers may be needed. Hiking poles are recommended.

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): Julie Daley,Les Babbage,Inge Eckerich,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.

Christmas Day Hike - Bronte Creek Provincial Park

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Special Events
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
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 your Christmas colours, 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.

Pop-Up Hilton Falls Side Trail Hike

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hilton Falls Conservation Area parking lot in front of gate. We will organize shuttle from there. 4985 Campbellville Road, Milton.

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 quiet woodland hike on the Hilton Falls Side Trail from Speyside to Hilton Falls.  Please bring icers, a snack, warm drink, water, lunch and a smile.