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April | April | April | 1 | 2   Car Hike: Dufferin fundraiser, 4 hikes. Stained Glass Badge 8:30 AM-1:00 PM 05/02/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/dufferin-fundraiser-4-hikes-stained-glass-badge/2024-05-02/  Hike open to BTC Members only. This is a Multi-Day HikeYou are signing up for the following dates and times:
2024-05-02 at 08:30
2024-05-03 at 08:30
2024-05-09 at 08:30
2024-05-10 at 08:30 Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Mono Community Centre, west of km 72.2 Caledon. Coordinates N 44.026195,W 80.071516 Hike Leader(s): Smadar Junkin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 14.1 km Description
This is a fundraiser hiking series of 4 hikes. The funds will be collected by the Toronto Club and will be moved to the Dufferin Club. Registered hikers will earn the new Stain Glass Badge. The registration is for all 4 days. May 2, 3, 9, 10. The badges will be given by the hike leader on the last day.
you will be allowed to miss one hike. Please let the leader know before the day that you will be missing the hike, keep a log of the hike. It needs to be completed before the May 9, 2024. the hike is marked as BRISK- expected moving pace is 4.5 km per hours. the fees will go to support the Dufferin Club which supports the the Bruce Trail Conservancy “ preserving a ribbon of wilderness for everyone for ever״. At this hike the registration is limited to Bruce Trail Conservancy members.
hikers are expected to follow all Covid 19 guidelines and stay home if they have symptoms.
arrive 15 minutes early, bring 2 litres of water. We will have one break for snack/ lunch.
meeting points will be sent to the participants of these hikes. Everyone is expected to take part in the car shuttle.
- Dufferin E2E Stained Glass Series in 4 Hikes
8:45 AM-1:15 PM 05/02/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/dufferin-e2e-stained-glass-series-in-4-hikes/2024-05-02/  Hike open to BTC Members only. This is a Multi-Day HikeYou are signing up for the following dates and times:
2024-05-02 at 08:45
2024-05-09 at
2024-05-16 at
2024-05-23 at Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): On Mulmur-Nottawasaga Townline, 550m east of Lavender Hill Rd., at the cemetery. Do NOT block cemetery gate. GPS N44.268777, W80.156810 Hike Leader(s): Jacquie Van Dyke Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly, Variable
Distance: 14km Description
This is an E2E Dufferin fundraiser Stained Glass series in 4 hikes. The hikes vary in distance 12 – 14km and will be hiked at a moderate pace. The funds will be collected by the Toronto Club and will be moved to the Dufferin Club. The registration date, beginning March 2 at 8:30am, will be for all hikes (May 2, 9, 16, 23). Hikers who qualify for the Stained Glass badge will received it from the hike leader at the end of the last hike. You can miss one hike but please let the hike leader know ahead of time and ensure it is made up before May 23. Hikers are expected to follow all Covid 19 guidelines and stay home if they have symptoms. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early (by 8:30am) to ensure you’re organized and ready to leave at 8:45am. Please bring a minimum of 2L of water, enough food to last the hike, and bug repellent. Everyone is expected to participate in the car shuttles.
| 3 | 4  Cape Chin South to Tobermory 9:00 AM-5:30 PM 05/04/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/cape-chin-south-to-tobermory/2024-05-04/ Hike open to BTC Members only. This is a Multi-Day HikeYou are signing up for the following dates:
2024-05-04, 2024-05-05, 2024-05-06, 2024-05-07, 2024-05-08 Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land, Peninsula
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Various. TBA. Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Slippery and Steep Sections, Strenuous
Distance: 10-22 kms Description
Join us on a five-day odyssey from Cape Chin South to Tobermory on the most challenging and remote terrain on the Bruce Trail. On a clear day the views are breathtaking. Hikes range from 10 to 22km a day. One hike even may involve wading through water over your knees. These are difficult rain or shine hikes and not for the inexperienced or faint of heart. Itinerary will be shared with participants closer to departure date. Hopefully you will be able to join us for the whole five days but less than that may be an option depending on registrations.
- Car Hike: Dufferin Hi-Lands 1 of 4
10:00 AM-3:30 PM 05/04/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-dufferin-hi-lands-1-of-4/2024-05-04/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Lands Map 19/20 Hike Leader(s): Al Brown Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 15.2 km Description
This is the first of a Dufferin Hi-Land four part end to end car hike. For the first hike we start in Mono Cliffs Provincial Park and proceed north across rolling farmlands to finish at Km 15.2. To get to the meeting point drive north on Hwy 10 past Orangeville to Mono Centre Road (crossroads name is Camilla). Turn right and go about 8 km to Mono Centre. Before you reach the T intersection you will see a community centre and tennis court on your right. The entrance to the parking area is just before the tennis court. Those completing the four hikes may get a badge to recognize their achievement (cost is $10).
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5 | 6 | 7  Spring Wildflowers and Trees – Oliver Creek and Walker’s Woods 9:30 AM-12:30 PM 05/07/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/spring-wildflowers-and-trees-oliver-creek-and-walkers-woods-3/2024-05-07/ 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 (near Km 24.3). 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.
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 Dufferin Hi-Land Two-Day End-to-End 7:00 AM-6:00 PM 05/11/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/dufferin-hi-land-two-day-end-to-end-2/2024-05-11/ This is a Multi-Day HikeYou are signing up for the following dates and times:
2024-05-11 at 07:00
2024-05-12 at 07:00 Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Special Events
Location (Google Maps): 586387 10th Sideroad, Mulmur. 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. BTC Map 20 just west of km 30.4 (Whitfield).
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
– 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): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely, 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 $65 for members and $75 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! No dogs. No children under twelve. No refunds. Further details to be provided to participants upon registration.
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12 | 13 | 14 - Duncan Caves/Metcalf Rock Loop
9:30 AM-1:30 PM 05/14/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/duncan-caves-metcalf-rock-loop-3/2024-05-14/ 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): Inge Eckerich, Julie Daley ,Tony Evangalista, Les Babbage Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely
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.
| 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 - 7 Rivers Hike Series – #3 of 4 – Boyne River
9:30 AM-1:00 PM 05/18/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/7-rivers-hike-series-south-3-of-4-boyne-river/2024-05-18/ 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): Parking lot at the south end of Centre Road from Sideroad 5, north of Primrose. Hike Leader(s): Margery Cruise Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 10.41 km Description
We will hike east on the main trail, then north to the road, continue to Mulmur Lookout. Next, we retrace our steps. Then, we follow the Boyne Valley Side Trail south which leads us to 1st Line EHS where we walk south along the road until we reach the Boyne Valley Side Trail which we follow west. We will join the main trail again and hike north with a short climb to mount Murphy’s Pinnacle, then head east on the main trail to the parking area. This a badge hike – if you have done all 7 hikes, you have earned a badge.
- Car Hike: Dufferin Hi-Lands 2 of 4
10:00 AM-3:30 PM 05/18/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-dufferin-hi-lands-2-of-4/2024-05-18/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Lands, Map 20 Hike Leader(s): Al Brown Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly
Distance: 15.3 km Description
This will be the second hike in this end to end series. Starting at km 15.1 we will car pool to km 31.7 and hike back. The route follows the Boyne River and its tributary. We will climb Murphy’s Pinnacle for great views of the surrounding countryside. To get to the meeting point drive north on Hwy 10 past Orangeville to Primrose. Turn right and go about 1.5 km to Hurontario Street.
- Invasive Species Event: Garlic Mustard Pull
10:00 AM 05/18/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/invasive-species-event-garlic-mustard-pull/2024-05-18/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Special Events
Location (Google Maps): Meet on 1st Line EHS at the stile south of 5 Sideroad Hike Leader(s): Tom Thayer Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely, Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 4km Description
Join us to HELP REMOVE GARLIC MUSTARD!! We will hike in from 1st Line EHS picking invasive garlic mustard (reusable grocery bags or garbage bags work well). We will pick garlic mustard in that area for a while, dump it, then hike back out. Plenty of native spring plants to admire along the way – reducing invasive species will give these species a chance to thrive! - students under 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian on this hike ( please refer to the BTC link https://brucetrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/VOL.05.01-Minors-Volunteering-Policy-Approved-February-2016-Reviewed-Oct-2020.pdf )
- students wishing to receive community service hours (3Hours) MUST bring service forms from school
- you must register and submit a completed waiver for this hike
- Please wear clothes for work – long pants tucked into socks, appropriate footwear (no sandals), long sleeves and work gloves
- Garbage bags, if needed, will be provided
- Bring snacks and water as needed
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19 | 20 | 21 - Kilgorie- Pine River Nature Reserve
9:30 AM-12:30 PM 05/21/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/kilgorie-pine-river-nature-reserve/2024-05-21/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): (Google Maps) Dufferin Highland Section, Map 20. For carpooling meet at Superberger (Hwy 10 & 89) at 9:00 am. Otherwise, meet at roadside parking (km33.8) on Centre Rd (Kilgorie) 30 m south of River Rd. for a 9:30 am start. Hike Leader(s): Tony Evangelista, Les Babbage, Inge Eckerich, Julie Daley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: Long hike: 6.5 Km Short hike 3.4 Km Description
From Kilgorie we will hike on the Main Trail along the riverbank past the ruins of a hydro generating station. Next, the Bell Lookout Side Trail will provide a scenic view of the Pine River Valley. We will then travel through the Pine River Valley Side Trail and The Carl Alexander Side Trail. Returning to the Main Trail, we will then take the Kilgorie Side Trail back to the parking area. The short hike will exclude the Pine River Valley and Carl Alexander Side Trails and return the the parking at Kilgorie via Main Trail and Kilgorie Side Trail.
| 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 - 7 Rivers Hike Series – #4 of 4 – Pine River
9:30 AM-1:00 PM 05/25/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/7-rivers-hike-series-south-4-of-4-pine-river/2024-05-25/ 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): Whitfield Church at 677002 Centre Rd Hike Leader(s): Margery Cruise Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 10.75 km Description
We will hike north on Centre Road to a fork in the road, then take the left road and west. Then, we follow the main trail into the woods along the Pine River until we get to where the trail crosses the road. Then, we will continue west and north along to main trail with a detour to climb to Bell Lookout and back. Then we continue to hike along the Pine River Fishing Pond to 15 Sideroad. We turn right and follow the main trail to Prince of Wales Road. From here we hike east on the Kilgorie Side Trail and come out to River Road. We will cross the road and hike along the Pine River retracing our steps, heading up the gravel road to the parking area. This is a badge hike so if you have done all 7 hikes, you have earned a badge!
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26 - Fundraiser Hike for the Stained Glass Badge
9:00 AM-5:00 PM 05/26/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/dufferin-hi-end-to-end/2024-05-26/  This is a Multi-Day HikeYou are signing up for the following dates and times:
2024-05-26 at 09:00
2024-06-02 at 09:00
2024-06-09 at 09:00 Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Mono Cliffs Provincial Park parking lot ( 3rd Line and regional Rd 8 to Boyne Valley Provincial Park parking lot ( Centre Rd and 5 Sideroad) – 19.3kms
Boyne Valley Provincial Park parking lot ( Centre Rd and 5 Sideroad) to Kilgore Side Trail ( Prince of Wales Rd -Deadend) – 18.4kms
Kilgore Side Trail ( Prince of Wales Rd -Deadend) to Mulmur-Nottawasaga Townline/Lavender Rd – 18.6kms Hike Leader(s): Anita Bergsma Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 18ish per day Description
Join us for this 3 day Dufferin-Hi End to End on May 26, June 2 and 9th 2024. The hikes will be at a moderate pace 3-4km per hour. This is suitable for intermediate to advanced hikers. We will be using hiker’s vehicles to shuttle between to our start from our meeting point. Proper hiking boots is a must! Bring hiking poles (if you use them), food, snacks, 2l of water, hat, sun screen, bug repellent, and rain gear. Please check the weather forecast each day before heading out. Arrive by 9:00 am to check in. Once everyone has arrived, we will proceed and drive to the starting point. Your fee includes the guidance and organization of a volunteer hike leader. I will try to make arrangements for everyone to receive their Yellow Lady Slipper End to End badge upon completion. If you must miss a day but can make it up before the last scheduled hike, you will still qualify for this special badge. This is a fundraising hike for the Bruce Trail Club. Proceeds go to the Dufferin-Hi Club to support the trail infrastructure and to the Bruce Trail Conservancy mission “Protecting this ribbon of wilderness, for every one, forever.” Please, no dogs or children. There are no refunds for this hike series. Please ensure you are physically capable of these distances before signing up for this hike. If you have any questions, please enquire to the hike leader through this form.
- Car Hike: Dufferin Hi-Lands 3 of 4
10:00 AM-3:30 PM 05/26/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-dufferin-hi-lands-3-of-4/2024-05-26/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Lands, Maps 20/21 Hike Leader(s): Al Brown Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 14 km Description
We continue the end to end from Km 31.5 to 45.6. The trail passes through a mix of forest and farmland, crossing the Pine River at Kilgorie. This section has a few good hills. To get to the meeting point drive north on Hwy 10 to primrose. Continue north on County Road 19 (Prince of Wales Rd) to County Rd 17. Turn right and go about 1.5 km to the Whitfield cross road. There is a church and parking area at the north west corner of the intersection.
- Car Hike: Hike #5 to earn the Dufferin Hi-Land Youth and/or Side Trails Badge!
10:00 AM-2:00 PM 05/26/2024 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-hike-5-to-earn-the-dufferin-hi-land-youth-and-or-side-trails-badge/2024-05-26/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto, Caledon Hills, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): We will meet at roadside parking on 2nd Line EHS north of 20 Sideroad (Map 19 of the Bruce Trail Reference Guide, Edition 31). Hike Leader(s): Monica Pasquali Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 8.4 km Description
Calling all families with children who love hiking and earning badges!!! This is the fifth 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 fifth hike will be a spring hike to explore some side trails within and south of Mono Cliffs Provincial Park, specifically the Carriage Side Trail, the Walter Tovell Side Trail, the Springwater Side Trail, the Turnbull Side Trail, and the Laidlaw Side Trail (these last three side trails are part of the Caledon Hills section of the Bruce Trail). Please dress appropriately for a 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 rain), wearing a sunhat, 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, May 26th! Until then, happy hiking, everyone!
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