Dufferin Hi-Land Hike Schedule

Dufferin Hi-Land End-to-End #3 of 4

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.

Dufferin Hi-Land 60th Anniversary Highlight Hikes, Hike #3: Oliver Creek and Walker's Woods: Spring Wildflowers and Trees -

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.

Hike #3 Dufferin Hi-Land 60th Anniversary Side Trail Highlights

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.

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

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

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.

Dufferin Hi-Land End-to-End #4 of 4

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.

Dufferin Hi-Land 60th Anniversary Highlight Hikes, Hike #4: Black Bank

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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.

Richard Reble Memorial Hike - Waterdown

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.