- HikeType Tuesday Hikers
- PaceTypes Medium - 3 to 4 km/hour
- TerrainTypes Moderate - some hills and/or some poor footing
- PaidOuting No
Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Hockley Valley - Cedar Highlands Nature Reserve, Hemlock Ridges Nature Reserve. Parking at the lot on the east side of the 5th Line EHS, just south of the Hockley Rd.
Hike Leader(s): Doris Harper Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium - 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate - some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 13.2 km; option to drop out at 8 km.
Description
*** This "there and back" and looping hike has various options to drop out at various distances.***
Beginning from the parking lot on 5th Line EHS just south of Hockley Rd., we will hike the main trail west as far as the western end of the Griffith Ravine Side Trail; then using the side trail loop back to the main trail. When we reach the Glacial Valley Side Trail, we will hike the Glacial Valley Side Trail back to the main trail.
(** there is an option to return to the parking area on 5th Line following the main trail for 600 m - total distance - 8 km**)
We will continue to follow the main trail to Airport Rd. where we will turn around and return to the parking area by the main trail. Total distance 13.2
(** there is an option to return to the parking area following the 600 m Hemlock Ridges Side Trail, adding about 500 m**)
Bring water and snacks/lunch. The terrain is hilly, hiking poles are a good option.