Speyside to Dufferin Gap – Treats but No Tricks

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Pear Tree Park & Bruce Trail Parking, 15 Side Road, Speyside

Hike Leader(s): Lois Corey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk - 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium - 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate - Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 14kms+

Description

This out-and-back hike requires no carpooling. We will head south from the Pear Tree Park Bruce Trail parking area off 15 Side Road near Speyside.   Please note this is a relatively small parking lot, so if you are coming with a friend, car pooling is recommended.   The footing is very rocky for much of this hike so boots with good treads highly recommended.   Under wet conditions, rocks can become quite slippery.   After passing through an forested section, the the trail follows the top of the escarpment and includes sections along a high cliff edge with scenic views.  We will continue to the Dufferin Quarry Gap Bridge for a brief lunch break. 

Rocky terrain, hiking poles strongly recommended.  Please note we will be hiking very close to the high cliff edge for many kilometres, with rocky footing.  Please bring along water, lunch and snacks.   The leader will provide “treats” at the end of the hike.   No "tricks" required!

Any questions may be directed through contact on this form.
If you cannot make it, please remove yourself from registration by following these steps:

To cancel your registration, here  is a step by step:
– Sign into your account on the BTC website
– Click on My Hikes under your account
– This will take you to a list of hikes you have registered for
– Scroll down to the appropriate hike and cursor over to the far right hand column under the Action column.
– Click Cancel under the hike you wish to cancel