Dufferin Hi-Land Hike Schedule

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Stained Glass Badge End to End Fundraiser Hike
Location (Google Maps): Registered participants will receive a WhatsApp invitation (optional)which can be used for photo share and other pertinent information.

Day 1 – Friday April 3- Meet at Mono Cliffs Community Centre, 200m south of Mono Centre (County Rd 8). Park in gravel lot. – https://maps.app.goo.gl/fKzqRtxnVtZjExgG6 –
Shuttle to Roadside parking on 1st Line https://maps.app.goo.gl/edUYBQopt8JnCuSs5 ~ 20km
Day 2 – Saturday April 4 – Meet in BT parking lot located off of 15th Sideroad, 50 m west of the stop sign at the intersection of Prince of Wales and 15th Sideroad. https://maps.app.goo.gl/t3QAFcmmYFWkRzWF6
Shuttle to Roadside parking on 1st Line https://maps.app.goo.gl/edUYBQopt8JnCuSs5 ~ 17.50km
Day 3 – Sunday April 5 – Meet in BT parking lot located off of 15th Sideroad, 50m west of the stop sign at the intersection of Prince of Wales and 15th Sideroad https://maps.app.goo.gl/t3QAFcmmYFWkRzWF6
Shuttle to Roadside parking on Mulmur-Nottawasga Townline, 550 metres east of Lavender Hill Rd at the cemetery. https://maps.app.goo.gl/is6cF8QsmPiAgscj9 ~18km

Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: Varies – Dufferin section is about 55km according to the BT app spread over three days.

Description

Everyone who is registered for this hike series will be invited to join an optional WhatsApp which can be used to share photos and other information.  

This is a monetized hike with the proceeds going towards the Dufferin Bruce Trail Club – “Preserving a ribbon of wilderness for everyone, forever.” There are no refunds. Your badge depicting the yellow lady slipper,  the hike logistics, shared shuttle driving and hike guidance are all included in your fee. Since it is the intention to run a similar hike in all sections this year, why not join the Bruce Trail Conservancy if you are not already a member? Please use my code 67abd1234c568 until the end of 2025 to receive free digital maps as well as all the other great benefits included with membership. https://brucetrail.org/product-category/memberships/

Please read all details for this hike to ensure it is suitable for you. The pace and terrain are particularly important details.
Registered participants will receive a WhatsApp invitation (optional) which can be used for photo share.

You must be registered to participate in this group hike. You cannot just show up as there are often people on the waitlist.

This is a multi-day hike – April 3, 4, 5th, 2026.

Please ensure your car is car shuttle-ready with at least 4 available seatbelts including the driver’s. We will take turns either being the shuttle driver or driving the drivers back to their cars after the hike is over.

Please pack whatever food you will require for a long day hike including lunch and snacks; 2l of water minimum; first aid kit; poles if you use them; and icers. You may also wish to pack extra socks and rain gear. Remember to dress in layers. Gloves/mitts, scarf / neck gator, a toque and a puffy jacket. Consider snow shoes, depending on conditions.

We will break for a morning clothing adjustment, a 10min break around 10am, 15 min lunch and an afternoon break if we are finishing after 2pm. Bio-breaks are as you need them – please let the sweep know who will wait for you. This is a 3 day group hike so it is important you keep pace with the person in front of you. We will help each other and wait for one another but please consider your physical ability before signing up for this hike. There are no drop outs – if you are not able to finish the hike you will need to arrange for transportation back to your car via taxi or Uber at your cost. Obtaining either in this section of trail is unlikely so please sign up if you know your limit and can maintain the pace.

The Dufferin stained-glass badge will be presented on the last day. If you have to miss one of these hiking days, you may make it up on your own before the last day of the series. Since it is a group hike, it is intended that everyone who registers be present on all days.

Any questions may be directed through contact on this form.
If you cannot make it, please remove yourself from registration to allow another person who may be on the waitlist to join the hike.

To cancel your registration, here  is a step by step:
– Sign into your account on the BTC website
– Click on My Hikes under your account
– This will take you to a list of hikes you have registered for
– Scroll down to the appropriate hike and cursor over to the far right hand column under the Action column.
– Click Cancel under the hike you wish to cancel

Any questions may be directed through the link on this form.

Refunds: https://brucetrail.org/paid-hike-refund-policy/

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Scotsdale Farm main parking lot east off Trafalgar Road. North of 27 Side Road. See Google Maps link.

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery Sections Likely, Slippery and Steep Sections, Moderate
Distance: 19.6 kms

Description

Join us on a 19.6 km loop early Spring hike at Scotsdale Farm taking in the Main Trail and lots of Side Trails.  Trail will be wet and muddy with some ice.  Please bring icers, gaiters, a snack, lunch, a warm drink, 2L of water and a smile.  Please be mindful of what should always be in your backpack like a first aid kit, rain gear and an extra pair of socks.  Please dress in layers.  Please arrive at 8:15 am to be ready to hike at 8:30 sharp.  No dogs.  No dropouts.  This is a challenging hike for experienced hikers.  Please be honest with yourself about your fitness level.

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Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): April 6th – Pretty River 11.89 km and Mad River 10.9km
April 7th – Noisy River 10.2km and Pine River 10.75km
April 8th – Boyne River 10.41km and Nottawasaga River 13.1km
April 9th – Humber River 11.4km

Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: Just shy of 80km over 4 days

Description

This is a small group, multi-day hike. Everyone who is registered for this hike series will be invited to join an optional WhatsApp which can be used to share photos and other information.  

This is a 4 day hike series to cover the Seven River Series will take us to Blue Mtn Club, Dufferin and Caledon Club. It is limited to a small group. Please prepare for 3.5 long days of hiking.  Seven Rivers/3.5 days is two per day plus a short one on the final day.  A detailed hike schedule will be sent to all participants. The hikes require driving from One hike to another hike on the same day.

Please pack whatever food you will require for a long day hike including lunch and snacks; 2l of water minimum; first aid kit; poles if you use them; and icers. You may also wish to pack extra socks and rain gear. Remember to dress in layers. Gloves/mitts, scarf / neck gator, a toque and an insulated  jacket. Consider lined pants as well. Check the weather forecast before heading out.

We will break briefly in the morning, at lunch and in the afternoon. Bio-breaks are as you need them – please let the sweep know who will wait for you. This is a 4 day group hike so it is important you keep pace with the person in front of you. We will help each other and wait for one another but please consider your physical ability before signing up for this hike series. There are no drop outs – if you are not able to finish the hike you will need to arrange for transportation back to your car and in this area, it would be  minimal at best.

The Dufferin Seven Rivers badge will be presented on the last day, hopefully.  $10 members and $15 non-members. Since it is a group hike, it is intended that everyone who registers be present on all days.

Any questions may be directed through contact on this form.
If you cannot make it, please remove yourself from registration by following these steps:

To cancel your registration, here  is a step by step:
– Sign into your account on the BTC website
– Click on My Hikes under your account
– This will take you to a list of hikes you have registered for
– Scroll down to the appropriate hike and cursor over to the far right hand column under the Action column.
– Click Cancel under the hike you wish to cancel

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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: Moderate
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 Cam Snell Side Trail (4 km). Please come prepared for the weather. Snowshoes or icers may be needed.  Hiking poles are recommended. Bring snack and water.

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

(Google Maps) Dufferin Highland Section, Map 20. Meet at the new BTC parking lot on Centre Rd (Kilgorie) just south of River Rd (Km 33.8)

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: Long hike: 6 Km Short hike 3.6 Km

Description

From Kilgorie we will hike on the Main Trail along the riverbank past the ruins of a hydro generating station. Next, the Bell Lookout Side Trail will provide a scenic view of the Pine River Valley. We will then travel through the Pine River Valley Side Trail. Returning to the Main Trail, we will take the Kilgorie Side Trail back to the parking area. The short hike will exclude the Pine River Valley Side Trail and return to the parking  via Main Trail and Kilgorie Side Trail.

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

(Google Maps): Beaver Valley Section Map 25. We will meet at the SuperBurger parking lot (north-west corner of Hwy 89/Hwy 10 intersection) for carpooling at 8:30 am. Otherwise meet at the parking area at km 27.9, 100 meters south of where the Main Trail crosses the 10th Line on the east side for a 9:30 start.

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

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: Long Hike 10 km Short Hike 5 km

Description

We will hike through the Duncan Caves Provincial Nature Reserve and the Chuck Grant Side Trail/Main Trail Loop. The short hike will end at the parking area at km 33.3 and car shuttle back to Metcalfe Rock parking.

Bring lunch, water and snacks. Sunscreen and hiking poles are recommended.

Hike open to BTC Members only.

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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. See also Google Maps link.

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

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

Description

Join us for a lovely Spring loop hike through the Terra Cotta Conservation Area.  Lots of wildflowers and birds.  Terrain is rocky in spots and it is muddy and wet.  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.  Dropout available at 11 kms.  Please contact hike leader for more information.

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

Caledon Hills Section, Map 14. To car pool, meet at Party City (4th Ave at Hwy 10 in Orangeville) or meet at roadside parking on Heritage Rd, north of King Rd, west of Mississauga Rd, Terra Cotta (Km 44.9).

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

Pace: Leisurely, Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6.1 km

Description

We will meet at roadside parking on Heritage Rd and hike west along the main trail to the 10th line.  We will leave some cars here to return hikers to the start.  Terrain is mostly flat with some hills and a steep section.