Dufferin Hi-Land Hike Schedule

Hike 5 Blue Mountain Series 6 Hikes

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): We will now meet at the parking lot at Pretty River Rd N 44.430927, W 80.275390 then car pool up to the start at the parking area on 2nd line at the Black Ash Creek Side Trail Map 23. N44.449741, W 80.307524

Today we will be hiking from north to south the reverse of our original plan.

The change will reduce the overall distance of this hike by 2 km today. We will add that to the next hike.

Please note the parking lot on 2nd line is managed by the Petune Conservation area and there is a charge to park there. Information on the parking app and charges available at nvca.on.ca

Note we will only leave 2 cars in the 2nd line lot as we are car pooling up to this lot to start the hike.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 8.4 Km

Description

Hike 5:  We will car pool back to the parking lot on 2nd line at the Black Ash Creek Side Trail.  Today we will hike from North to South through the Petun Conservaton Area and  the Pretty River Provincial Park . We will have the opportunity to catch some views of Georgian Bay and possibly Collingwood from the top of Osler Bluffs. Also we will pass the highest point on the Bruce Trail today.

We may encounter some muddy sections and possibly some mountain cyclists who share some of the trails in the Park. Bug spray, sunblock and sturdy hiking shoes/boots are recommended. Bring sufficient water and lunch.   Note this is a car pool hike, registration is limited and the hike leaders will have 2 dogs with them.

Hike 6 Blue Mountain Series 6 Hikes

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Maple Lane Road Side Parking

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 10.1Km

Description

Hike 6: . We will car pool back to 3rd line south of New Mountain Rd.  Today we will start with significant road walking, extreme caution should be exercised on New Mountain Rd. We will have the opportunity to catch some views of Georgian Bay and Collingwood from the top of the Blue Mountain Ski hills.

We very likely encounter allot of pedestrian  and bicycle traffic in the Swiss Meadows area as this is a popular short walk for many visitors to the area. Be prepared to share the trails in this area.  Bug spray, sunblock and sturdy hiking shoes/boots are recommended. Bring sufficient water and lunch.   Note this is a car pool hike, registration is limited and the hike leaders will have 2 dogs with them.