Dufferin Hi-Land Blues #3 – UPDATED PARKING & TRAIL CONFIGURATION

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking area, Centre Road south of the 5th Sideraod at the edge of the Forest

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: 12 KM

Description

THERE HAS BEEN A MAJOR RECONFIGURATION AND TRAIL REROUTE IN THE BOYNE VALLEY - CHECK TRAIL CHANGES SECTION ON THE BTC WEB-SITE.  PARKING AND THE INFORMATION BELOW HAS BEEN UPDATED ACCORDINGLY.

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 third hike of the series will include completing the following side trails: Prince of Wales, Primrose Loop, Murphy's Pinnacle, Boyne Valley Valley Rim (NEW), Meadows (NEW), Centre Road (NEW)

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 not as active at this time of year; even so, come prepared by wearing long pants and long sleeves; bring insect repellent/bug nets as needed.  Weather conditions can also be changeable so dress in layers, 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.