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    October 28, 2023

    Blue Mountains End to End Part III of VI

    8:00 AM-7:00 PM
    10/28/2023
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    Trip Information
    Departure Time: 08:00
    Return to City Time: 19:00
    Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup

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    Hosting Club: Toronto
    Category: Bus Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Maps 23 and 22 of the Bruce Trail Reference and Guide. Km 44.5 to km 34.2

    Hike Leader(s): George Lennon and Michael Humpage Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Moderate
    Terrain: Variable
    Distance: 12.3km

    Description

    Bus departs 10 York Mills Rd at 8:00 AM and Major Mackenzie Dr and HWY 400 Park and Ride at 8:20 AM. If you wish to be picked up at the Major Mackenzie Dr and HWY 400 Park and Ride, type ‘yes’ in the additional information field. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. The bus waits for no one.

    From km 44.5 we will head south into the Nottawasaga Lookout Nature Reserve. We begin with an ascent up a hill to the edge of the Escarpment. From there we will have stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, with quick glimpses of Georgian Bay before we are submerged again in the lush forest. The reserve protects over 20 different species of fern. Moss-covered rock lines narrow and deep crevice caves. Eventually we come out into a farm field and then the newly-acquired BTC property of the Balsam Wetlands that adjoins the Highlands Nordic Ski Area. We will stop in Creemore on our way back to Toronto.

    ** Hikers are required to bring a mask and wear it on the bus. Masks must fit properly and cover the nose, mouth and chin. For the highest level of protection against Covid-19, respiratory viruses or the flu, KN95 or N95 masks are recommended. **

    Car Hike; Happy Valley King City

    8:15 AM-1:30 PM
    10/28/2023
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    Hosting Club: Toronto
    Category: Car Hike
    Location (Google Maps): Happy Valley, Oak Ridges Trail

    Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Moderate
    Terrain: Variable
    Distance: 14-15KM

    Description

    Come and join the group to view nice sceneries and look out of  Happy valley

    Some safety procedures during the hike:

    1-Hikers must stay between the leader and the sweep.

    2-Hikers must advise the leader or the sweep if they wish to leave the group.

    3- Hikers must follow the whistle instructions: 1 blast- stay where you are; 2 blasts come to the leader; 3 blasts – come to the leader quickly.

    4-Hike leader may request volunteers to stop at trail intersections, they need to help hikers to the direction the group walk and wait till they see the sweep .

    5-Hikers have to make sure they can  see the persons behind and in front of them.

    Car Hike: Ball's Falls Conservation Area

    9:00 AM-2:30 PM
    10/28/2023
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    Hosting Club: Toronto
    Category: Car Hike
    Location (Google Maps): GPS N43.133587, W79.385233 Ball’s Falls Conservation Area. Enter from Sixth Ave, 1km north of Seventh Ave and 500 meters East of Victoria Ave. (regional rd 24), parking fee is charged. Please don’t enter the parking lot upon arrival until we decide how many cars will park to avoid parking charges. Wait along the gate entrance or the roadside.

    Hike Leader(s): Ross Estrella Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Brisk
    Terrain: Rocky, Variable
    Distance: 14.5 kms

    Description

    We will hike approximately 14.5 kms of the Niagara section of the Bruce Trail starting from the Southeast perimeter of Short Hills PP, passing thru Rockway Conservation Area and Louth Conservation Area to Ball’s Falls. We may not see the golden colours of the Autumn leaves up the trees but we’ll enjoy them in the ground. Please check the forecast weather for day of hike and dress appropriately including footwear and armed yourself with proper hiking gear. Please bring enough water for hydration, snacks and lunch. Please arrive at least twenty minutes early. Hike we’ll proceed on time and there are no dropouts.

    Rosedale subway/Cedarvale Ravine/Mt.Pleasant Cemetery

    10:00 AM-1:00 PM
    10/28/2023
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    Hosting Club: Toronto
    Category: Urban Walk
    Location (Google Maps): Rosedale TTC subway station ticket collector

    Hike Leader(s): Ray Berzins

    Pace: Moderate
    Terrain: Flat
    Distance: 11 km

    Description

    Hike shall go through Ramsden Park, Roycroft Park, Sir Winston Churchill Park, Nordheimer Ravine, Cedarvale Ravine, Kay Gardner Beltline Park to Mount Pleasant Cemetery South Entrance on Yonge Street.

    Bring water, juice or a thermos of hot beverage and light snacks to nibble on, but there will not be a sit-down mealtime as we shall eat immediately after the hike.

    Swiss Chalet restaurant at Yonge & St. Clair has been suggested for 1 PM lunch (approx.$20).

    You will receive a hike status email from hike leader by 8AM on day of hike to indicate whether hike will proceed or whether hike is cancelled due to rain.


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