Car Hike: Hiking and Holiday Trees

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): We will meet at the parking lot of Scotsdale Farm (13807 Trafalgar Rd, Halton Hills).

Hike Leader(s): Monica Pasquali Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 4.1 km

Description

Enjoy two fantastic farms in one day: Scottsdale Farm for some hiking, and then Elliott Tree Farm to purchase a tree for the holidays!  First we’ll do a 4.1 km loop hike of the Bennett Heritage Trail, main Bruce trail, and Maureen Smith Side Trail, enjoying the peaceful beauty of hiking in the forest in December.  After returning to our cars, those who would like to join me in extending their day of fun will make the 25-minute drive to reach Elliott Tree Farm where people can hike along the trails throughout the farm, make their way through the hay bale maze, warm up by a bonfire, enjoy a snack in the Horse Barn Canteen, visit the barn gift shop to purchase small-batch maple syrup or a homemade wreath, and/or purchase a tree to take home for the holidays (both fresh-cut trees and cut-your-own trees are available).  More information about Elliott Tree Farm can be found here: https://www.elliotttreefarm.ca/ 

Children under 13 years of age are encouraged to join their parents/guardians on this hike so they can fulfill the requirements for the Toronto Bruce Trail Club's Youth Badge (https://torontobrucetrailclub.org/the-trail/badges) - all family members who are planning on joining us should register for the hike, including children.  You should bring enough water and food for a 2-hour hike, comfortable hiking shoes, appropriate clothing for the weather, and money if you intend to join us at Elliott Tree Farm after the hike.