Dufferin Hi-Land Hike Schedule

*NEW* Meltwater and Paris Moraines

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Caledon Hills, Map 16: Meet at roadside parking at Km 26.0 on the north side of Escarpment Sideroad 0.6 km west of Mountainview Rd
Note: The trails we will be hiking are not shown in the BT Guide, Edition 31. You can preview maps in the Trail Changes and Notices section of the BTC website or on the BTC app.

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: ~7 km; Short hike: 3-4 km

Description

Remember slogging along Airport Rd with speeding cars and trucks blasting along beside you? Well, no more! The Main Trail has finally been moved off of the road and, as a bonus, two side trails have been added, creating new loop opportunities. Today we will shuttle to parking where the Main Trail crosses Airport Rd, then hike back taking in the Meltwater and Paris Moraine Side Trails. Bring water and snacks. Icers could be needed if winter comes early. Hiking poles recommended.

Black Bank and Honeywood Ridge - Dufferin Hi-Land Delights in the Snow

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking on Prince of Wales Road at 20 Side Road. See Google Maps link for GPS.

Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Strenuous
Distance: 11.5 kms

Description

Join us on a snowy shuttle hike from 30 Side Road to 20 Side Road in the beautiful Dufferin Hi-Land section of the Bruce Trail.  We will take in Black Bank and Honeywood.  The hills will be steep and there will be a decent amount of snow.  Icers mandatory.  Snow shoes optional.  Poles highly recommended.  Please bring a warm drink, a snack and a smile.  Please be ready to shuttle at 9:30 am sharp.

Hockley Valley-Tom East Loop

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

Caledon Hills Section, Map 18, Meet at Hockley Rd parking lot on the north side of Hockley Rd, 250 meters east of 2nd line (near Km 61.1) at 9:30 am

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: 5.6 Km, Short hike: 2.5 Km.

Description

We will hike a loop consisting of Hockley Rd and Tom East Side Trails and Main Trail. Shorter hike will turn back where the Tom East trail turns sharply to the east. Bring water and snacks. Icers  may be required. Hiking poles are recommended.

Terra Cotta Loop Hike

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): End of Boston Mills Road to the immediate west of Mississauga Road. Between kms 47.4 and 48.3 on BTC Map 14. 43.75061558050969. -79.9517816135864

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery Sections Likely, Moderate
Distance: 16.5 kms

Description

Join us for a lovely early winter loop hike through the Terra Cotta Conservation Area.  Terrain is rocky in spots and it will be icy and snowy as well for sure.  Icers, hiking boots and gaiters essential.  Poles recommended.  Please bring a smile, water, a snack, warm drink and a lunch.  Please be ready to hike at 9:15 am.

Tews Falls to Snake Road

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking at Snake Road in Waterdown where the main Bruce Trail crosses the road. Please see Google Maps link for GPS.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Strenuous
Distance: 13.3 kms

Description

Please join us on a winter shuttle hike from Tews Falls to Snake Road in the Iroquoia section.  It will be icy, rocky, and snowy and there will also be several ups and downs but the views from the escarpment will be worth it.  Icers, hiking boots and gaiters essential.  Poles recommended.  Please bring a warm drink, water, a snack, a lunch and a smile.  Please bring a change of footwear and a garbage bag for the shuttle and be ready to shuttle at 9:15 am sharp.  If you have a Hamilton Conservation pass please let me know using the hike leader contact link in this hike posting.

Hockley Valley - Dunby Rd/Cam Snell Side Trails

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

Caledon Hills Section, Hockley Valley, Map 18, Meet at the parking lot on the south side of Dunby Rd, Km 68.0

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 6.5 km, short hike 4 km

Description

We will meet at the roadside parking on Dunby Rd, and hike south along the Main Trail for 2.5 km. We will then follow the Cam Snell Side Trail loop (2 km), and return on the Main Trail. For those wishing a shorter hike, return to the parking before the Side Trail (4 km). Please come prepared for the weather. Snowshoes or icers may be needed.  Hiking poles are recommended. Bring snack and water.

Mount Nemo to Twiss Road

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Where the main Bruce Trail crosses Twiss Road north of Kilbride. Please see Google Maps link for GPS.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Moderate
Distance: 15 kms

Description

Please join us on a shuttle hike from Mount Nemo lower parking lot to Twiss Road.  Icers, gaiters and hiking boots mandatory.  Poles recommended.  Please bring a warm drink, water, a snack, a lunch and a smile.  Parking fee may be payable at Mount Nemo if we have insufficient hikers with Conservation Halton passes.  Please let me know if you have such a pass by contacting me via the contact hike leader link on this hike post.  Please bring a change of footwear and a garbage bag for the shuttle.  Please be ready to shuttle at 9:15 sharp.

Mono Cliffs/Laidlaw and South Outlier Side Trails

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

Dufferin Hi-Land Section, Map 19. Meet at Mono Community Centre hiker parking area off of 2nd Line Mono at south end of Mono Centre village.

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate
Distance: Long hike: 5.6 km; Short: 2 km

Description

Both hikes will take the west arm of the Laidlaw Side Trail to the Main Trail. The short hike will return by way of the east arm of the Laidlaw Side Trail. The longer hike will continue on to the South Outlier Side Trial, returning by way of the Main Trail and the east arm of the Laidlaw Side Trail. Snowshoes or icers may be required. Bring water and snacks

Christmas Day Hike - Bronte Creek Provincial Park

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Special Events
Location (Google Maps): Orchard Park parking lot off Blue Spruce Avenue (not Sutton Drive) in Burlington to the east of Alexander’s Public School. From the QEW westbound take the Burloak exit north on Burloak Drive. Blue Spruce Avenue is the right immediately after the bend in the road as Burloak Drive becomes Upper Middle Road. Click Google Maps link for GPS.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery Sections Likely, Easy
Distance: 10 kms

Description

Join us with Anne and Phill Armstrong on an easy and fun in and out hike in Bronte Creek Provincial Park.  We will take in woodland trails alongside and down to Bronte Creek then up to Spruce Lane Farm and the Trillium Trail.  We will then head north on an old farm track between two fields to enjoy more woods on our way back to the cars.  The park amenities will be closed.  Please bring your Christmas colours, icers, a warm drink, some water and a light lunch.  Poles recommended.  Please arrive at 9:45 am to be ready to hike at 10.  This is a good hike for kids over 12 but not recommended for kids under 12.

Dufferin Hi-Land Annual Walk Off The Turkey Hike

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking where the Primrose Loop Side Trail crosses Cty. Rd. 19 ( Prince of Wales ) 3km north of Hwy 89

Hike Leader(s): Bryan and Carol Foley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 4 km or 6km or 11km

Description

Join the Dufferin Hi-Lands  for our annual “Walk off the Christmas Turkey Hike ” Drop outs available, 3 options to choose from. Bring water, icers, snowshoes, Dress for the weather. Happy Dogs welcome NO CATS !