Dufferin Hi-Land E2E in 4

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): HIKE 1: Mono Community Centre 0.0 -- to -- Hurontario St. South of HWY 89, Roadside Parking - km 15.2
HIKE 2: Hurontario St. South of HWY 89 Roadside Parking - km 15.2 -- to -- BTC Parking Area - km 29.4 on the 1st Line E
HIKE 3: BTC Parking Area - km 29.4 on the 1st Line E -- to -- Prince of Wales Rd., Roadside Parking - km 41.7
HIKE 4: Prince of Wales Rd., Roadside Parking - km 41.7 -- to -- Lavender Hill Rd, at the cemetery, Roadside Parking - km 55.7

Hike Leader(s): Joe Borges Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium - 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate - Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely, Strenuous - Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing

Description

This is an UNOFFICIAL Series Hike: E2E in 4 of the Dufferin Hi-Land Section.

You can submit for the regular, self-completed Dufferin Hi-Land Club Badge directly, after all four hikes are completed.

This series of 4 hikes will be led by Joe Borges of the Iroquoia Club.

IMPORTANT

Please be honest about your degree of physical fitness prior to registration. We are intending on hiking at a 3.5-4  KM per hour pace. You must be able to keep up with the group.  Each section will also have varying degrees of difficulty, including some steep climbs in elevation in specific areas. The shortest day is 10.55 km and the longest will be 16.4 km.

Dates have been spread out to be on 4 Saturdays in the Fall . If required, the hike schedule will be adjusted for severe weather.

TRANSPORTATION

This series will be through hikes and will require car shuttling, you must be willing to drive or to be a passenger. Some parking locations may require paid parking that we will share evenly.

OTHER GUIDELINES

1. Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the hike
2. Please ensure you dress for forecasted weather and the terrain
3. Wear sturdy footwear – hiking boots are strongly recommended. Standard running shoes are NOT recommended.  A fresh pair of socks is a delight halfway through a hike
4. Hiking poles or a walking stick are optional but recommended
5. Always carry I.D. and your health card
6. Bring sufficient water and snacks (or lunch if indicated)
   A minimum of 1L of water is recommended on all hikes, and 3L is recommended for long, challenging hikes in the heat of the summer
7. Bring sunscreen and insect repellent.  A hat is also highly recommended
8. Bring your own first aid kit
9. Masks may be worn in vehicles
10. Please leave dogs at home
11. Current guidelines on group hiking apply: https://brucetrail.org/pages/explore-the-trail/hike-schedule

Each hiker will receive full details on our routes, including where to meet and where we will shuttle to start our hike, closer to the start date.

Happy Hiking. Joe