Dufferin Hi-Land Hike Schedule

Cape Chin South to Tobermory

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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

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).

Spring Wildflowers and Trees - Oliver Creek and Walker's Woods

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.

Dufferin Hi-Land Two-Day End-to-End

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.

Duncan Caves/Metcalf Rock Loop

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.

7 Rivers Hike Series - #3 of 4 - Boyne River

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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

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.