- HikeType General Hike
- HikeIcon https://hikes.brucetrail.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/7/IMG_1131-scaled.jpeg
- PaceTypes Medium - 3 to 4 km/hr
- TerrainTypes ,Moderate - Some hills and/or some poor footing,Strenuous - Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
- PaidOuting No
Hike open to BTC Members only.
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Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): BT Parking Lot - 15th Sideroad, 50 located off 15th Sideroad
Hike Leader(s): Pati Greenwood, Jeff Dowsett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium - 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate - Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous - Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 13 KM
Description
This is a series of five hikes in the Dufferin Hi-Land section of the Bruce Trail to complete all blue-blazed trails in the section. Hikers finishing all hikes in the series will be eligible to obtain the Dufferin Hi-Land Club's Side Trails Badge. All hikes in the series will be loops including sections of the main trail and the entirety of several side trails.
This first hike will include completing the following side trails: Bell Lookout, Kilgore, Melodonna, Pine River Valley and Carl Alexander.
The trail will include steep and rocky sections, please wear appropriate footwear for the terrain; hiking boots or shoes. Hiking poles are recommended. Insects are still active at this time of year, so come prepared by wearing long pants and long sleeves; bring insect repellent/bug nets as needed. Bring plenty to drink and a snack/lunch.
Please arrive at the meeting place by 8:15 am for an 8:30 am departure.