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Dufferin Hi-Land Hike Schedule
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Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot behind Kilbride Public School in Kilbride. North end of Panton Street. Northwestern end of the Kilbride Side Trail near km 96.8 BTC map 10.
Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 17 kms
Description
Join us on the sixth of seven shuttle hikes to complete the Iroquoia Section. We will climb Mount Nemo, cross the Bronte Creek valley, learn why Bronte Creek is called Bronte Creek, learn about an explosion that could be heard for miles around, then head into Halton gem, Kilbride. Some road walking. Hiking boots, icers and poles essential. Please dress in layers for the weather. Mitts a good idea. Please bring a smile, warm drink, water, a snack and a lunch. Please meet at 8:45 am to be ready to shuttle at 9 am. Please bring a garbage bag and footwear to change into for the shuttle after the hike (it might be muddy).
Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Caledon Hills, Map 17
Meet at parking on Innis Lake Rd, just north of Finnerty Sideroad (31.7)
Hike Leader(s): Julie Daley, Les Babbage, Inge Eckerich, Tony Evangelista Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 8 km, short hike 3km
Description
We will hike north to the end of Innis Lake Rd, where we enter the Dingle. After 3 km we will hike a short portion of the Oak Ridges Moraine Trail to a lookout, then return along the main trail. The shorter hike will turn back as we enter the Dingle. Please come prepared for the weather and bring a snack.
Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet Point: Sanctuary Park parking lot, Sanctuary Dr., Dundas Ontario.
Hike Leader(s): Gilles Gagnon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk, Medium
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 19 km
Description
This the first of five “small group” hikes from March through to June, progressively increasing in both length and total ascent. We’ll start with a 19 km/ 450meter ascent hike, progressing to 25 km with up to approximately 1000 meters of total ascent over the 4 month period. By its nature, this hike will suit experienced hikers who want to up their game. This first hike will be a loop hike within the Dundas Valley Conservation area. Normally, icers are required this time of year. Have them available just in case.
Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Hilton Falls Conservation Area parking lot. Enter from Campbellville Road. Fee and online reservation required at Conservation Halton.
Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely, Strenuous
Distance: 21 kms
Description
Join us on the seventh of seven shuttle hikes to complete the Iroquoia Section. We will pass through Halton gems Calcium Pits, Crawford Lake and Rattlesnake Conservation Areas, then do some road walking to pass under the 401 to reach the Hilton Falls Conservation Area. Hike may have to be re-worked if the Kelso Conservation Area is open to us as well. Please stay tuned. Hiking boots, icers and poles essential. Please dress in layers for the weather. Please bring a smile, warm drink, water, a snack and a lunch. Please meet at 8:45 am to be ready to shuttle. Please bring a garbage bag and footwear to change into for the shuttle after the hike (it will be very muddy). Fee and online reservation required at Conservation Halton.
Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Toronto Section, Map 13, Meet at intersection of 8th Line and 27th Sideroad, just north of Km 32.2 at 9.30 am
Hike Leader(s): Inge Eckerich, Les Babbage, Julie Daley, Tony Evangelista Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 6.0 km
Description
We will hike a loop on the Main trail and Great Esker side trail. Short hike can return at any time. Icers and/or snowshoes may be required.
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 Sections Likely
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 end after completing the Primrose Loop Side Trail.
Icers are recommended. Bring water and snacks. Snowshoes may be needed if the snow is deep.
Optional refreshment stop at SuperBurger in Primrose after the hike.
Hosting Club: Toronto, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): We will meet at Mono Cliffs Provincial Park at 795086 3rd Line EHS (Map 19 of the Bruce Trail Reference Guide, Edition 31). Note that reservations and fees apply to this parking lot.
Hike Leader(s): Monica Pasquali Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 9 km
Description
Calling all families with children who love hiking and earning badges!!!
This is the third 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 third hike will be a late winter/early spring hike to explore some side trails within and south of Mono Cliffs Provincial Park, specifically the Carriage Side Trail, the South Outlier Connector, the South Outlier Loop Trail, and the Whitetail Refuge Side Trail (this last side trail is part of the Caledon Hills section of the Bruce Trail). Please dress appropriately for a late winter/early spring 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 snow), wearing gloves/mittens and a toque, and wearing warm and comfortable footwear that has good traction in snow/ice (icers placed over your boots work great!). Hiking poles or walking sticks are an asset since they will help keep you balanced if the ground is 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 9 km.
*Please note that this hike will begin at a later time than the other hikes in this series because it involves a paid parking lot at Mono Cliffs Provincial Park with set time slots. I will email people registered for this hike five days before the day of the hike so they can reserve their parking space at Mono Cliffs Provincial Park beforehand. The cost to park for a 4-hour time slot at Mono Cliffs Provincial Park is $8.50.
Hopefully you’ll be able to join me on Sunday, March 24th! Until then, happy hiking, everyone!
Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Palgrave Forest parking lot off hwy 50,South of Finnerty Rd
Hike Leader(s): Julie Daley, Les Babbage, Inge Eckerich, Tony Evangelista Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Easy, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 6 km
Description
From the parking lot off hwy 50, we will hike through the Palgrave Forest on the many trails available, returning to the parking lot. Dress for the weather, and bring along a snack. Icers and/or snowshoes may be required.
Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Mono Community Centre, 200m south of Mono Centre (County Road 8). Park in gravel lot. Please be there for 8:45 am.
Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Strenuous
Distance: 19.5 kms
Description
Join us for a challenging but rewarding shuttle hike from the new BTC Riverside Woods Reserve property in the Hockley Valley to Mono Centre. There will be a lot of hills but the woods will be beautiful. We will take in no fewer than 8 side trails! Please be prepared to use your vehicle to shuttle fellow hikers and please bring a garbage bag and change of footwear to keep the cars clean. It will be muddy. Hiking boots mandatory. Please pack icers just in case. Gaiters and poles recommended. Please bring 2L of water, a warm drink, a snack, a lunch and a smile. Please meet at 8:45 to be ready to shuttle at 9 am sharp. We will keep moving but there will also be plenty of time to stop and smell the roses.