- HikeType Tuesday Hike
- HikeIcon https://hikes.brucetrail.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/7/marker_other-1.png
- PaceTypes Medium
- TerrainTypes ,Slippery and Steep Sections,Strenuous
- PaidOuting No
Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Caledon Hills Section, Map 18. The parking lot is located south of Hockley Road at 5th Line EHS. Take Hwy 10 north and just north of Orangeville turn right (east) on Hockley Road. Drive 7 km and turn right on 5th Line to the parking lot on your left.
Hike Leader(s): Tony Evangelista, Les Babbage, Inge Eckerich, Julie Daley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Strenuous
Distance: Long Hike:10.6 km; Short Hike: 3 km
Description
From the parking lot, we will climb the Hockley Heights Side Trail to the Main Trail and turn left. At km 51.4 we will enter the Glacier Valley Side Trail and loop back to the Main Trail. Then heading west to km 56.2, we will turn right and hike back through the Griffith Ravine Side Trail to rejoin the Main Trail. Returning to the parking area will be via the Hemlock Ridge Side Trail. The short hike will complete the Glacier Valley Side Trail loop and return to the parking lot.
Bring lunch, water, and snacks. Hiking poles are recommended.