Dufferin Hi-Land Hike Schedule

7 Rivers Hike Series - #5 of 7 - Noisy River

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at roadside parking on County Road 9 south of Dunedin.

Hike Leader(s): Margery Cruise Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 10.2 km

Description

We will hike south from CR 9 on the main trail, cross the Noisy River and hike to where the trail reaches a short gravel road off of Lavender Hill Rd. Then we will turn around and follow the trail north to our cars.
Directions: from CR 89, north on CR 124 to to Grey CR 9, east to roadside parking on the right.
This is Seven Rivers (aka Headwaters) series consists of 7 hikes: 3 North and 4 South. Hikers completing all 7 hikes in this series will be eligible to purchase a Seven Rivers Hike Series Badge from Dufferin Hi-Land BTC.

Sydenham Series #3- Massie Hills to Woodford Re-Do

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land, Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): BTC parking lot off 6th Concession South (west side of road) north of Sideroad 3, south of Sideroad 6. BTC Map 29. 44.509124, -80.810665. Please arrive at 9:45 am.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely, Strenuous
Distance: 19 kms

Description

Join us on the third of our 10 Sydenham E2E Series shuttle hikes.  Peaceful rural Ontario.  Woods.  Rocky technical terrain.  Very, very wet and muddy at Bognor Marsh.  Some road walking.  Please bring a garbage bag and a change of footwear for the shuttle (we will be very muddy) and please be prepared to drive fellow hikers before or after the hike.  Please bring a smile, 2L of water, a warm drink, sunblock, a snack and a lunch.  It’s a touch early for bugs but be ready for them too just in case.  Hiking boots mandatory.  Poles and gaiters recommended.  Please arrive at 9:45 am to be prepared to shuttle at 10:00 am sharp.  Please visit the BTC website to see what should be in your back pack including your own first aid kit, an extra pair of socks and plastic bags to wear over your feet inside your boots in case you get a footer.

Car Hike: Dufferin Hi-Lands 4 of 4 - Cancelled

Hosting Club: Toronto, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land, Map 21

Hike Leader(s): Al Brown Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 11 km

Description

We will complete the last portion of the Dufferin Hi-Land section passing through stream valleys and rolling farmland. After the hike all are invited to join the hike leaders for refreshments in Creemore.

On completion of the hike badges will be given out to those who completed the entire section and requested them. Badges cost about $10 (price to be confirmed). Speak to the hike leader on hike 3 of 4 if you want a badge.

To get to the meeting place go north on Hwy 10 to Primrose. Continue north on Prince of Wales Rd to River Road. Turn right and go about 5 km to Centre Road. Turn left and go about 8 km to Lavender. Turn right and go about 0.5 km to the cemetery

Sydenham Series #4 - Woodford to Bayview Escarpment

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land, Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking along the St. Vincent-Sydenham Townline at the field entrance of the River Kwai Side Trail. (We will not be building a bridge!). 44.624492, 80.730579. Please arrive at 8:45 am to be ready to shuttle at 9:00 am.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely, Strenuous
Distance: 16 kms

Description

Join us on the fourth of our 10 Sydenham E2E Series shuttle hikes.  Peaceful rural Ontario notwithstanding the fact we will take in the new Kaboom Side Trail.  Woods.  Rocky technical terrain.  May have to cross a swollen creek.  Please bring a garbage bag and a change of footwear for the shuttle (we will be very muddy) and please be prepared to drive fellow hikers before or after the hike.  Please bring a smile, 2L of water, a warm drink, sunblock, a snack and a lunch.  It’s a touch early for bugs but be ready for them too just in case.  Hiking boots mandatory.  Poles and gaiters recommended.  Please arrive at 8:45 am to be prepared to shuttle at 9:00 am sharp.  Please visit the BTC website to see what should be in your back pack including your own first aid kit, an extra pair of socks and plastic bags to wear over your feet inside your boots in case you get a footer.

Humber Valley - Glen Haffy Side Trail

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Caledon Hills, Map 18. Meet at 7th Line BTC parking lot about 1.5 km north of Hwy 9 (near Km 43.3) . Entrance to the lot is just off of Airport Rd on 7th Line, Mono.

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 7 or 3.6 km

Description

We will hike the Main Trail south to the Glen Haffy Side Trail, then follow the side trail east as far as the Mono Adjala Townline and back. The shorter hike will turn back at the intersection of the two trails.

Summer Solstice Hike # 1 - Forest Bathing

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Nature Walks
Location (Google Maps): BTC Reference Guide, Ed. 31 – Map 20; departing from the parking area at the dead end of 2nd Line E, (west of main trail km 24.3)
Directions: If arriving from the south, take Prince of Wales Rd. north from Primrose 3+ km to 5 Sideroad. Right (east) on 5 Sideroad to 1st Line. Left (north) on 1st Line E. Right (east) on 8 Sideroad. Left (north) on 2nd Line E to dead end where there is ample parking.

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

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6.8 km

Description

This is a walk that “fills my heart with joy”. We follow the Oliver Creek west as it tumbles along. Then the views of the Escarpment as the main trail rises. Lunch at a restful nook along Oliver Creek.  After lunch, we walk the main trail and the Enchanted Forest Side Trail, observing the forest. Return via the Moss Haven Side Trail with its sensitive natural areas, main trail and Oliver Creek Side Trail. Note: we will observe silence during our walk with plenty of time for conversation before and after the walk and during our lunch break.  – after just 10 minutes quietly absorbing nature, the body responds positively. Please bring water and lunch.

Summer Solstice Hike #5 - GeoHike

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Whitetail Refuge parking (NW corner). Arrangements have been made to park at the new refuge for this day only due to limited parking elsewhere. Parking is on Mono Centre Road 800 m south of the intersection with Country Rd. 8. The street address is 754416 Mono Centre Rd. (which may not be accurate).
Please arrive 15 minutes early to register and sign waivers if necessary.

Hike Leader(s): Lynda Bloom Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8 km

Description

Registration is required.  Please complete waivers online if possible.

We will walk up 2nd Line EHS into Mono Cliffs Park.

Why are there cliffs in the park?  Are there any fossils?  This leisurely hike will make many stops to look at rocks and talk about the geological history of the area. Don’t forget to bring your camera.

We will use several side trails, mostly the Walter Tovell and South Outlier Trails, to visit the north and south Outlier exposures.

Please wear sturdy footwear as there are hills and stairs.  Pack water, snacks and dress for the weather.

Suitable for children over 10 years old.