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April | April | April | April | 1 | 2 | 3  Dufferin Hi-Land 60th Anniversary Side Trail Highlights 9:15 AM-12:30 PM 05/03/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/dufferin-hi-land-60th-anniversary-side-trail-highlights-5/2025-05-03/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Park in Rock Hill parking lot (km 28.5) on 1st Line E just south of Dufferin Rd 17/10 Sideroad. Hike Leader(s): su Bate, Helen Bailey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 9km Description
This is the final hike in a series of 6 loop hikes. If you hiked all 6 of the hikes in this series, Congratulations! you will receive the 60th Anniversary badge at the end of this hike. The badge costs $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Please bring exact CASH if possible. We will follow the Bruce Main Trail east to Enchanted Forest Side Trail. Turn right onto Main Trail at end of Enchanted Forest and continue a short distance to Moss Haven Side Trail. At top of Moss Haven continue west on Main Trail back through parking lot, north on 1st Line E, then west to Rock Hill Park Side Trail. Where Rock Hill Park rejoins the Main Trail turn south and return to parking lot, taking the David Hahn Side Trail loop along the way.
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4  Dufferin Hi-Land 60th Anniversary Badge End-to-End Hike #4 9:45 AM-4:00 PM 05/04/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/dufferin-hi-land-60th-anniversary-badge-end-to-end-hike-4/2025-05-04/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Special Events
Location (Google Maps): Mono Community Centre, 200m south of Mono Centre (County Road 8). Park in gravel lot. Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 15.3 kms Description
Join us on the fourth of four hikes to cover the necessary 60 kms of the Dufferin Section in 2025 to earn the coveted Dufferin Hi-Land 60th Anniversary Badge. This is a shuttle hike from 30 Sideroad to Mono Centre. Please be prepared to use your vehicle to transport hikers and please bring a garbage bag for your dirty boots and clean footwear to change into for the ride back to the start. We will leave those things in the cars at the start so you don’t have to carry them on the hike. Please make sure you are wearing comfortable boots and layers for the weather. Please pack bug spray and sunblock. Please bring two litres of water, a snack, a lunch and a smile. Please arrive at 9:30 to be ready to shuttle at 9:45 sharp.
| 5  Dufferin Hi-Land End-to-End #3 of 4 8:30 AM-1:30 PM 05/05/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/dufferin-hi-land-end-to-end-3-of-4/2025-05-05/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside Parking, Prince of Wales Road, km 40.7 Hike Leader(s): Pati Greenwood, Jeff Dowsett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 12.5 km Description
This is an end-to-end hiking series to complete the Dufferin Highlands section of the Bruce Trail in 4 hikes, join us for one, some or all. The hikes will be undertaken at a medium pace of approximately 4 km/hour for 13 – 15 kms each hike. Please consider your fitness level before registering, this is a group hike, and everyone is expected to keep pace with the person in front of them for the duration of the hike. The weather can be changeable at this time of year, so dress in layers for any possibility. The terrain may be wet and slippery in sections, wear hiking boots and bring hiking poles. Bring a snack, plenty of water and other hydration as needed. We will be travelling from south to north over the series. The series will require car shuffles, and everyone will be expected to participate as drivers. Today’s hike, the third of four, will be 12.5 km in length. Please plan to arrive at the meeting place by 8:15 am as we will start the car shuffle at 8:30 am sharp. Further details will be provided to registered hikers a few days prior to the hike.
| 6  Dufferin Hi-Land 60th Anniversary Highlight Hikes, Hike #3: Oliver Creek and Walker’s Woods: Spring Wildflowers and Trees – 9:30 AM-12:30 PM 05/06/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/dufferin-hi-land-60th-anniversary-highlight-hikes-hike-3-oliver-creek-and-walkers-woods-spring-wildflowers-and-trees/2025-05-06/ 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
Join us in celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Dufferin Hi-Land Bruce Trail Club. The Club plans to award a 60th Anniversary badge to any hiker who completes 60 km of Dufferin Hi-Land trails – Main or Side Trails. Our Tuesday Hike group is offering a series of 10 hikes, covering most of the highlights of our section that meet this requirement. If you can’t make all of the hikes, make ups are allowed. Just hike 60K in Dufferin during 2025 and you qualify for the badge. Today, 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.
| 7 | 8 | 9 - Hike #3 Dufferin Hi-Land 60th Anniversary Side Trail Highlights
9:15 AM-1:00 AM 05/09/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/dufferin-hi-land-60th-anniversary-side-trail-highlights-8/2025-05-09/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Park at Split Rock Narrows parking lot on 2nd Line EHS, 1.5 km north of 25 Sideroad (north of Mono Cliffs Provincial Park) Hike Leader(s): su Bate, Helen Bailey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 10km Description
This is the 3rd rescheduled hike (cancelled due to the ice storm) in a series of 6 loop hikes; each hike is between 9-12km in length. If you hike all 6 of the hikes in this series, or otherwise hike 60 km in Dufferin during 2025, you qualify for the 60th Anniversary badge. Bring a drink and a snack. There are some steep drop offs and the trail can be slippery and muddy at this time of year. Dress for the weather! We will follow Splitrock Side Trail east and south to second intersection with Ralph Tremills Side Trail. Then we follow Ralph Tremills east and return via Splitrock Side Trail west to 2ndLine. We’ll follow 2nd Line EHS Side Trail south to 25 Sideroad, cross the stile and continue south on Walter Tovell Side Trail to Clifftop Trail. Keep right on Clifftop Trail to Bruce Main Trail, following the Main Trail west and north to Lookout Side Trail (km 4.0). Take Lookout Trail north and east to Walter Tovell and return north on Walter Tovell and 2nd Line EHS Side Trail to parking lot.
| 10  Dufferin Hi-Land Two Day End-to-End Hike 7:00 AM-5:00 PM 05/10/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/dufferin-hi-land-two-day-end-to-end-hike/2025-05-10/ This is a Multi-Day HikeYou are signing up for the following dates and times:
2025-05-10 at 07:00
2025-05-11 at 07:00 Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Special Events
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land BTC. Start location for each day is the Church parking lot at 677001 Centre Road, Whitfield (Shelburne) ON, L9V 0E2 Corner of Centre Road and 10 Sideroad Mulmur. Parking is available at 586387 10th Sideroad, one driveway west of the Church on the north side. Hike Leader(s): Don Stewart Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery Sections Likely, Strenuous
Distance: 55.5 Km Maps 19 – 21 Description
Our annual “Fund Raiser” challenge hike through the very picturesque “High Lands” and majestic forests of Dufferin County. Hikers who complete the two day end to end will receive the coveted Red Trillium Badge. Be sure to partake of our renown “treats” and hospitality at the Check-Points! and enjoy the social time at the end of each day.
 Boyne Valley Provincial Park- Murphy’s Pinnacle 8:45 AM-2:00 PM 05/10/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/boyne-valley-provincial-park-murphys-pinnacle/2025-05-10/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Toronto, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): County Road 19 (Prince of Wales Rd) Parking Area. This parking is 80 meters south of the Prince of Wales Side Trail. GPS Coordinates N44.100049, W80.137339. Hike Leader(s): Ross Estrella Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Brisk (4-5 km/hr)
Terrain: Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Rocky
Distance: 14 km Description
We’ll hike the Prince of Wales, Primrose Loop. Boyne Valley Side Trails and portion of the Main Trail at Boyne Valley Provincial Park. Atop Murphy’s Pinnacle we’ll enjoy and appreciate the early greening of the sorrounding landscape. Please bring your favorite liquid fuel, snacks/lunch and personal medications if any and health card. There maybe some muddy and slippery spots so hiking poles and proper footwear is always recommended. Please arrive fifteen minutes early.
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11 | 12 - Dufferin Hi-Land End-to-End #4 of 4
8:30 AM-1:30 PM 05/12/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/dufferin-hi-land-end-to-end-4-of-4/2025-05-12/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside Parking on Mulmur-Nottawasaga Townline km 54.9 Hike Leader(s): Pati Greenwood, Jeff Dowsett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 13.7 km Description
This is an end-to-end hiking series to complete the Dufferin Highlands section of the Bruce Trail in 4 hikes, join us for one, some or all. The hikes will be undertaken at a medium pace of approximately 4 km/hour for 13 – 15 kms each hike. Please consider your fitness level before registering, this is a group hike, and everyone is expected to keep pace with the person in front of them for the duration of the hike. The weather can be changeable at this time of year, so dress in layers for any possibility. The terrain may be wet and slippery in sections, wear hiking boots and bring hiking poles. Bring a snack, plenty of water and other hydration as needed. We will be travelling from south to north over the series. The series will require car shuffles, and everyone will be expected to participate as drivers. Today’s hike, the final of the series, will be 13.7 km in length. Please plan to arrive at the meeting place by 8:15 am as we will start the car shuffle at 8:30 am sharp. Further details will be provided to registered hikers a few days prior to the hike.
| 13 - Dufferin Hi-Land 60th Anniversary Highlight Hikes, Hike #4: Black Bank
9:30 AM-12:30 PM 05/13/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/dufferin-hi-land-60th-anniversary-highlight-hikes-hike-4-black-bank/2025-05-13/ Hike open to BTC Members only. Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dufferin Hi-Land Club, Map 21. Meet at roadside parking on Centre Rd between 20 Sideroad and County Rd 21 (Km 46.7). Please note that this is a shuttle hike. Hike Leader(s): Julie Daley, Les Babbage, Inge Eckerich, Tony Evangelista Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6.5 km Description
After meeting on Centre Rd, we will shuttle north to the Bruce Trail parking lot on 30 Sideroad (km 53.1). We will hike south along the main trail, crossing Country Rd 21, continuing through Black Bank to our cars on Centre Rd. A shorter hike can be arranged. Please bring snack /lunch.
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18 - Richard Reble Memorial Hike – Waterdown
10:00 AM-2:30 PM 05/18/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/richard-reble-memorial-hike-waterdown/2025-05-18/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): City View Park, Waterdown. Second left south of Dundas Street (Hwy #5) on Kerns Road. Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 12 kms Description
Please join us on a 12 km hike to the Great Falls in Smoky Hollow and back in memory of a hike leader friend of the trail and a friend of many: Richard Reble. Richard was an energetic hike leader that introduced many to the joy of the trail and the camaraderie that comes along with it. He was a fearless advocate for the environment. Everyone welcome whether you knew Richard personally or not. He would be pleased that you just showed up for the hike. Optional pub stop after. Please wear hiking boots and dress for the weather. It could be muddy. Bring a smile, a lunch, bug spray and some water.
| 19 | 20 - Dufferin Hi-Land 60th Anniversary Highlight Hikes, Hike 5: Kilgorie/ Pine River Nature Reserve
9:30 AM-12:30 PM 05/20/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/dufferin-hi-land-60th-anniversary-highlight-hikes-hike-5-kilgorie-pine-river-nature-reserve/2025-05-20/ 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. 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: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: Long hike: 6.5 Km Short hike 3.4 Km Description
Join us in celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Dufferin Hi-Land Bruce Trail Club. The Club plans to award a 60th anniversary badge to any hiker who completes 6o km of Dufferin Hi-Land trails-Main or Side Trails. Our Tuesday Hike group is offering a series of 10 hikes, covering most of the highlights of our section that meet this requirement. If you can’t make all the hikes, make-ups are allowed. Just hike 60 K in Dufferin during 2025 and you qualify for the badge. Today, starting from the parking area in Kilgorie, we will hike the Main Trail along the riverbank past the ruins of a hydro-generating station. Next, the Bell Lookout Side Trail offers a breathtaking view of the Pine River Valley. We will then travel through the Pine River Valley and Carl Alexander Side Trails. Returning to the Main Trail, we will take the Kilgorie Side Trail back to our cars. The short hike will exclude the Pine River Valley and Carl Alexander Side Trails and return to the parking area via Main Trail and Kilgorie Side Trail. Bring water, snacks, and insect repellant as well as sunscreen. Hiking poles are recommended.
| 21 | 22 | 23 - Hike #4 Dufferin Hi-Land 60th Anniversary Side Trail Highlights
9:15 AM-1:30 AM 05/23/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/hike-4-dufferin-hi-land-60th-anniversary-side-trail-highlights/2025-05-23/ Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Park at roadside parking on north side of bridge over Boyne River on Prince of Wales Rd (Dufferin Rd 19) 1.2 km north of Hwy 89. Hike Leader(s): su Bate, Helen Bailey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 12 kms Description
This is the rescheduled 4th (cancelled due to the ice storm) in a series of 6 loop hikes; each hike is between 9-12km in length. If you hike all 6 of the hikes in this series, or otherwise hike 60 km in Dufferin during 2025, you qualify for the 60th Anniversary badge. Bring a drink and a snack. The trail can be slippery, muddy at this time of the year. Dress for the weather! We will follow Prince of Wales Side Trail north to Primrose Loop Side Trail. taking the left fork and following Primrose Loop to intersection with Bruce Main Trail at km 16.7. We will take the Main Trail north, including a side trip up the Murphy’s Pinnacle Side Trail, then east to Boyne Valley Side Trail (km 18.8). Follow Boyne Valley east to 1st Line, south then west to Bruce Main Trail at km 15.2. Follow Main Trail north to km 16.7, then Primrose Loop, taking left fork where the loop begins, returning to parking via Prince of Wales Side Trail.
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25 | 26 | 27 - Dufferin Hi-Land 60th Anniversary Highlight Hikes, Hike 6: Rock Hill, Moss Haven Side Trails
9:30 AM-11:30 AM 05/27/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/dufferin-hi-land-60th-anniversary-highlight-hikes-hike-6-rock-hill-moss-haven-side-trails/2025-05-27/ Click here for more information or to register 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, Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 5.5 km; Short Hike: 3.5 km Description
Our celebration of Dufferin Hi-Land BTC’s 60th Anniversary continues with another highlight of the section. Hike 60 km in Dufferin during 2025 and you qualify for the 60th Anniversary badge. Today’s hike includes two loops. The Main Trail/Moss Haven Side Trail loop takes us into the Boyne Valley and back beside a scenic stream that tumbles down to Oliver Creek. The second loop consisting of Main Trail and Rock Hill Park Side Trail takes us over and beside a stunning collection of crevices. The short hike will end after the first loop. Bring water, snacks.
| 28 | 29 | 30 - Pop-up Dundas Valley Hike
9:15 AM-4:00 PM 05/30/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/pop-up-dundas-valley-hike/2025-05-30/ Click here for more information or to register 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. Take DVCA Trail Centre Entrance off Governors Road, near km 51.8. Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium
Terrain: 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. Three waterfalls. Please bring bug spray, sun block , 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.
| 31 - Exploring beautiful Mono Cliffs Provincial Park in Spring
9:30 AM-2:30 AM 05/31/2025 https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/exploring-beautiful-mono-cliffs-provincial-park-in-spring/2025-05-31/  Click here for more information or to register Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Good Companions
Location (Google Maps): Mono Community Centre – parking lot is the meeting point Hike Leader(s): Corina Seceleanu Click here to contact Hike Leader(s) Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 12 to 13 km Description
Hello Everyone – this is a Spring hike thoughout the beautiful Mono Cliffs Provincial Park, starting from Mono Cliff Community Centre. Hike will be on main BTC trail and side trails, following white and blue blazes and park trails. We hike in loops starting on Southern Outlier Loop Trail , intersecting and following Spillway Trail , Walter Tovell, Look Out , McCarston’s Lake and Laidlaw and back to the parking lot. Moreover, we will make a short walk to visit the famous sheer cliff of the “Mono” to admire its beauty formation and vista and will continue on the Cliff Top Trail afterwards. This is a Moderate hike – with hilly sections, rocky in some parts and steep climbing sometimes. Please be prepared and bring with you the basics: Hiking boots, poles, a lunch / snacks and a minimum 2L of water , rain gear if it’s in the forecast and your enthusiasm. Long pants and sleeves sun protection, bug spray, recommended as well. The hike is around 4- 4.5 hours with short breaks and a lunch. We will hike at pace 3-3.5 km/h. Hike is a go -regardless of the weather conditions (we aim for the sunshine; but we’ll take whatever is given) If any questions or concerns, please contact the Hike leader through this form. Happy Trails, everyone!
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