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Dufferin Hi-Land Hike Schedule

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  • General Hike F&G Hills 3
    8:45 AM-3:00 PM
    11/01/2025

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    Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
    Category: General Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Meet at 1st Line Bruce Trail Mulmur Hills Parking lot.

    Hike Leader(s): Tristan Goguen Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Strenuous
    Distance: 15 Km approximately

    Description

    Hike 3 of this hills series.  We will meet at the 1st Line parking lot then car pool back to Centre road.  From there we will hike on the main trail down to the Boyne Valley Side Trail.   We will return to the main trail and enjoy all the hills and valleys the Boyne area offers.  Once we return to the 1st Line parking lot we have the option to explore the Rock Hill side trail before returning to the cars.  Please wear hiking shoes or boots, bring snacks/lunch and water.  Dress for the weather.  Note the hike leaders will have 2 dogs on this hike. This hike involves challenging climbs and is recommended for experienced hikers only.

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  • General Hike Toronto End-to-End in Four – Scotsdale Farm to Terra Cotta
    9:00 AM-4:30 PM
    11/02/2025

    Hike open to BTC Members only.

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    Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
    Category: General Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Off road parking located on a very short dirt road off Winston Churchill Blvd just south of the Main Trail. North of entrance to Terra Cotta CA at top of hill. Busy Road and blind corner. Please be careful. See Google Maps link for GPS.

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Slippery Sections Likely, Moderate
    Distance: 14 kms

    Description

    Join us on a four-hike end-to-end hike series covering the Toronto Section plus a few kilometres up to The Grange.  Today’s hike is the third of that shuttle series.  We will make our way on the Main Trail from Scotsdale Farm to Terra Cotta.  Please bring 1.5L of water, a snack, a lunch, and a smile.  Please also bring footwear to change into after the hike and a garbage bag to put your boots in for the shuttle.  Hiking boots mandatory.  Poles very much recommended.  It will be quite rocky in sections.  Please arrive at 9 am and be ready to shuttle at 9:15 sharp.

  • General Hike New! GeoHike Series #3: Mono Cliffs Provincial Park
    9:30 AM-12:00 PM
    11/02/2025

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    Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
    Category: General Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Meet at Mono Centre Community Centre to hike in the Mono Cliffs Provincial Park

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate
    Distance: 7 km

    Description

    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 landscape 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.

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  • General Hike Heather & Steve’s 3rd Annual Fall Cairn2Cairn – Dufferin Hi-Lands section, Nov 4,5,6
    7:45 AM
    11/04/2025

    This is a Multi-Day Hike

    You are signing up for the following dates and times:

    2025-11-04 at 07:45
    2025-11-05 at
    2025-11-06 at

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    Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Dufferin Hi-Land
    Category: General Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Meet at BTC parking lot located off 15 Sideroad, 40 metres west of Prince of Wales Rd and we will shuttle to Lavender to begin our hike

    Hike Leader(s): Steven White Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
    Terrain: Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
    Distance: 17.1

    Description

    Hike the challenging Dufferin Hi-Lands section 56 kms over 3 days. We will meet each morning at 7:45 and be ready to shuttle at 8:00. Hikers will take turns shuttling and taking drivers to their cars each day.

    Hikers should wear layered clothing, hiking boots, poles, hat, sunscreen, bug spray, rain gear and bring plenty of water, snacks and lunch. We will hike rain or shine.

    Full itinerary will be emailed to hikers the week before the first hike.

  • Tuesday Hike Noisy River Provincial Nature Reserve
    9:30 AM-12:30 PM
    11/04/2025

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

    (Google Maps) Blue Mountain Section, Map 21. Meet at roadside parking at Km 54.9 on Mulmur-Nottawasaga Townline, 550 metres east of Lavender Hill Road at the cemetery at 9:30 am or at the SuperBurger parking lot (north-west corner of Hwy 89/Hwy 10 intersection) for car pooling at 9:00 am.

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

    Pace: Leisurely
    Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate
    Distance: Long Hike 6.6 km Short hike 4 km

    Description

    From the Lavender cemetery, we will shuttle to roadside parking on County Rd 9 at Km 6.1. We will then hike back through the scenic Noisy River Provincial Nature Reserve to the small, but historic, village of Lavender, where the Dufferin Hi-Land Section ends. The shorter hike will turn around and return to County Rd 9 parking after about 2 km. Bring water and snacks. Hiking poles are recommended.

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  • Cancelled Lavender to Kilgorie
    9:15 AM-4:00 PM
    11/07/2025

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    Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
    Category: Cancelled
    Location (Google Maps): New Bruce Trail parking lot off 15 Sideroad, 50 metres west of Prince of Wales Road. See Google Maps link for GPS. Please note the bridge closure on River Road in Kilgorie and plan your trip accordingly. Access from the south via Prince of Wales Road and River Road to Sideroad 15 still works.

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate, Slippery Sections Likely
    Distance: 17.2 kms

    Description

    Experience the delights of the northern Dufferin Hi-Lands on a 17 km shuttle hike from Lavender to Kilorie.  Please bring a garbage bag and change of footwear for the shuttle as well as a warm drink, water, a snack a lunch and a smile.  Hiking boots mandatory.  Poles recommended.  Please pack icers just in case and please dress in warm layers for the weather.  Tea stop at a Friday Hiker’s place for lunch.  Please be ready to shuttle at 9:15 sharp.

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  • General Hike F&G Hills 4
    8:45 AM-3:00 PM
    11/08/2025

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    Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
    Category: General Hike
    Location (Google Maps): 7th line Parking lot east of Airport Rd Caledon Section of the BT. Just north of Mono Mills. See Google Maps link for GPS.

    Hike Leader(s): Tristan Goguen and Pat Foley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

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

    Description

    Meet at 7th Line parking lot we will car pool up to 5th Line Parking lot.   Our hike will go southbound on the main trail to just north of highway 9.  At that point we will return to the cars at 7th line parking lot with an option to explore part to the Glen Haffy side trail on the way back.   This hike will include numerous hills some quite steep.  The weather in November is unpredictable so please dress in layers and ensure you have rain gear as we will hike regardless of the weather.  Please wear hiking shoes or boots, bring snacks/lunch and water.  Note the hike leaders will have 2 dogs on this hike. This hike involves challenging climbs and is recommended for experienced hikers only.

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  • Tuesday Hike Rock Hill/Oliver Creek Loops
    9:30 AM-12:30 PM
    11/11/2025

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

    Dufferin Hi-Land, Map 20. Meet at Rock Hill parking lot on 1st Line Mulmur, just south of 10 Sideroad (Km 28.3).

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

    Pace: Leisurely
    Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
    Distance: 8.4 km; Short hike: 3.5 km

    Description

    We will hike loops including Main Trail, Oliver Creek and Moss Haven Side Trails, then a loop consisting of Main Trail and Rock Hill Park Side Trail. The short hike will follow the Main Trail to the lower intersection with the Moss Haven Side Trail, then return to parking by way of Moss Haven and Main Trails. Bring water, snacks. Hiking poles recommended.

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  • General Hike GeoHike Series #4: Lavender Hill
    10:00 AM-12:00 PM
    11/15/2025

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    Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
    Category: General Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Meet at Lavender Cemetery. We will car shuttle to Noisy River Provincial Nature Reserve and hike back to the cars.

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

    Pace: Brisk, Medium
    Terrain: Moderate, Slippery Sections Likely
    Distance: 7 km

    Description

    We will enjoy a hike in and out of woods and pastureland, passing deep crevices and lookouts.  The Trail descends the Escarpment and we will cross  the bridge over the Noisy River.  We will spend some time discussing the geology and landscape led by a professional geologist.  Come with your questions about the rocks!

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  • General Hike Hilton Falls Side Trail
    9:15 AM-3:15 PM
    11/21/2025

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    Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
    Category: General Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Gate to Hilton Falls Conservation Area on Campbellville Road. Please see Google Maps link for GPS.

    Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Slippery Sections Likely, Moderate
    Distance: 16 kms

    Description

    Please join us on a hike along the Hilton Falls Side Trail from the Pear Tree parking lot to the Hilton Falls CA parking lot.  Some rocks for sure but worth the opportunity to ramble quietly through the woods with friends.  Please bring a warm drink, a snack, a lunch and a smile.  Icers should be in your backpack too given the time of year.  Hiking boots mandatory.  Poles recommended.  This is a shuttle hike so please bring a change of footwear and a garbage bag for your dirty boots.  Possible Halton Conservation fee if we don’t have enough hikers with annual passes.  I will touch base with registrants on this prior to the hike.  Please be ready to shuttle at 9:15 sharp.

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  • General Hike Dundas Valley November Ramble
    9:15 AM-3:30 PM
    11/22/2025

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    Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
    Category: General Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Merrick Lane parking- inside Dundas Valley Conservation area. Take Lions Club Road west bound to very end, and continue past entry gates to get to parking. Credit Card paid parking on entry.

    Hike Leader(s): Gilles Gagnon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
    Distance: 20 km

    Description

    We’ll ramble through  some of Dundas Valley’s  numerous trails for 20 km.   Drop out option   around the 12 km mark.  Take a lunch, plenty of water, and dress for the weather.  Could be cold and damp.  Optional pub stop at the end.  Dogs are welcomed, but must be on a leash.

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  • Tuesday Hike Riverside Woods Nature Reserve
    9:30 AM-11:30 AM
    11/25/2025

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

    Caledon Hills Section, Map 18 (Edition 31)
    Park in the BTC lot at the end of 1st Line EHS, north of 5 Sideroad

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

    Pace: Leisurely
    Terrain: Slippery Sections Likely, Moderate
    Distance: 4.5 km; Short Hike: 2.2 km

    Description

    We will hike a loop consisting of the Uplands, Goodyear and Rushing River Side Trails.  Bring water and a snack. Hiking poles are recommended. Icers could be needed if we get an early blast of winter.

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  • General Hike Dundas Valley
    9:15 AM-4:00 PM
    11/28/2025

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    Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
    Category: General Hike
    Location (Google Maps): 650 Governor’s Road, Dundas, L9H 5E3. Iroquoia Section, BTC Map 8. Dundas Valley Conservation Area Parking Lot P3 just south of the main entrance. Take DVCA Trail Centre Entrance off Governors Road, near km 51.8. Click Google Map link for GPS.

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

    Pace: Medium
    Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Slippery Sections Likely, Moderate
    Distance: 16-17 kms

    Description

    Join us on hike in the Dundas Valley. We take in part of the Bruce Trail and several DVCA trails.  Lots of ups and downs and waterfalls.  Please bring a warm drink, water, a snack for “elevensies”, lunch, hiking boots, poles and lots of smiles.  Entrance fee to DVCA in effect at gate.  Please arrive at 9:15 to be ready to hike at 9:30.  We will hike two loops to allow folks to drop out after the first 10 kms if they would like.

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