Hike Schedules
Hike PacingI - 3 km/hr - 12 km or less |
Terrain and trail conditions play a part in determining speed and level. Choose a hike that suits your capabilities and comfort levels. |
Note: Always carry lots of water. Hiking boots are recommended, sturdy shoes will do on Level I hikes. A change of socks is recommended, as well as an extra pair of shoes for the trip home. |
At the beginning of the hike each hiker will be asked to sign a Waiver Form stating the following.
I acknowledge that this activity of the Dufferin Hi-Lands Bruce Trail Club in which I am participating involves risks that are beyond the control of the club. Notwithstanding the acknowledgement of such risks, I hereby release the Dufferin Hi-Lands Bruce Trail Club, its contractors, employees, volunteers, agents assigns, and executors from all claims for damage however so arising as a result of my participation in this or any other activity organized by the club. I agree to pay the cost of my emergency evacuation of my person or belongings that may be necessary. I affirm that I am aware of the nature of the activity, its length, duration, and degree of difficulty and that I am properly equipped and physically able to participate. I have no medical or other condition which might preclude my participation. I agree to follow the directions of the leader and end person.
Out of consideration for your fellow hikers, we request that you leave your dogs at home. Free running dogs on the trails are a source of concern to many hikers and even leashed dogs may interfere with the enjoyment of others on the hike.
General hikes
Saturday, February 27th (moonlight snowshoe hike)
This is hike 4 of 4 of the Winter E-2-E series.
START TIME 6:15 PM SHARP: NO WAITING! Meet Map 19. Top of 2nd line (close to km 3.1)
We will car pool back to Mono Centre to begin the hike, which will take us up the Spillway to the Look-out, around McCarston Lake to the Cars. This hike is HIKE 4 of 4 of the new Dufferin Winter E2# Badge Series. Badge will be given to all who qualify at the pub.
Contact Bryan or Carol Foley 519-925-0580
Sunday Feb 28/10 1 PM
Oak Ridges Trail # 10 (6.2 km) Easy.
McCowan Rd to Hwy 48. (Map 4 of the ORTA) County forests.
Meet at Hollidge Tract parking lot Hwy 48 east side, north of St. John’s
Sideroad.
Bring lunch or snacks and water.
Contact David Francis 905-936-4446 Email: david.francis.trails@gmail.com
Stop at Hansen’s Restaurant, corner of Aurora Rd and Kennedy after the walk.
Saturday March 6, 2010 Schooner Town Loop Trail - hike or snowshoe (5km)
Easy but somewhat hilly
Meet at 1 PM at Schooner Town Parkette in Wasaga Beach, located on River Road East, just east of the bridge over the Nottawasaga River.
For information, contact Frieda Baldwin info@simcoecountytrails.net or 705-458-4037
Sunday Mar 14/10 1 PM Oak Ridges Trail # 11 (11.5 km) Easy pace.
Hwy 48 to Bloomington Sideroad. (Map 4 of the ORTA) Forest and road.
Meet at Bloomington SR and 10th line, just east of Bloomington.
Bring lunch or snacks and water.
Contact David Francis 905-936-4446 or david.francis.trails@gmail.com
Stop at The Lion of Stouffville or Whitchurch pub on Hwy 47 west of 9th Line after the hike.
March 20th 2010 Kortright Conservation Centre
Level II Car Hike, 10 km Dropouts,
Variable terrain, Moderate pace, Beginners
Depart 10:00 am, Kortright centre parking lot. Take Pine Valley Dr. north from Rutherford Rd. to the Kortright Entrance. Pine Valley Dr. is 3 km west of the 400 or 7 km. east of Hwy. 50.
The Kortright Centre is a great conservation and education Centre on the edge of the Greater Toronto area. There is a park Admission fee. We will gather at the walkway to the visitors centre.
Rick McCoy (519) 829-4143 evenings
Sunday Mar 28/10 1 PM Oak Ridges Trail
(ORTA) # 12 (9 km) Easy pace.
Bloomington Sideroad to Secord Wildlife Area (Map 5 of the ORTA) Mostly rural. Meet at Secord Wildlife Area parking lot. 3rd Con south of Goodwood and Secord Rd. Bring lunch or snacks and water.
Contact David Francis 905-936-4446 or david.francis.trails@gmail.com
Stop at Annina’s Cafe in Goodwood afterwards.
Saturday, April 3, 2010 Trail Section, area: Caledon: Humber Valley, Glen Haffy, Palgrave
Level II, Car Hike, Distance 19 km
Map 17, Terrain Variable, Pace Moderate
Meeting time: 900 am at 7th Line parking lot (km. 45.8)
Directions: From Highway 9, take Airport Road north for about 2 kilometres. 7th line is the first turn to the east. The entrance to the Bruce Trail parking lot is within a few metres of the intersection.
Contact Les Babbage les.babbage@sympatico.ca or 416-763-8854 7-9 pm.
Join us for an Easter Saturday hike through Caledon section and the Palgrave side trail. We will car pool to Palgrave, where the side trail meets up with the Oak Ridges Trail and the Caledon Trailway. Our route back will take us through the Palgrave and Glen Haffy Conservation Areas, finishing up with a dramatic view of the Humber Valley. BYO Easter Eggs! (plus lunch and water). Coffee stop following the hike.
Saturday, April 10 Hike 1 of 6 Iroquoia Section Level III, 20.9 km.
Variable terrain, views, Devils Punch Bowl.
Meet 9:00 a.m. Km 20.9 Map 6 Ed 25 Glover Mt. Access Trail. Directions: QEW to Centennial Parkway (Hwy. 20) follow up the mountain, right Green Mountain Rd. W. right on First Rd. W. to parking. We will car pool back to 0.0 to begin. Bring lunch, water, spare shoes, trail could be muddy.
Contact: Bryan or Carol Foley 519-925-0580 bryfo50@yahoo.ca
Les Babbage 416-763-8854 (evening) les.babbage@sympatico.ca
Saturday and Sunday April 10 and 11, 2010 Group hikes at the Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival
Explore the 3.5 and 5 km Simcoe County Trails at the Tiffin Conservation Area. Guided walks at 10 AM, 11 AM, noon, and 1 PM. Many children’s activities, as well as maple syrup demonstrations. Environmental and Trail displays in the John L. Jose Learning Centre. Cover charge includes pancake and maple sausage breakfast.
Go west from Barrie on County Road 90 for 7 km and south on the 8th line of Essa for approx. 3 km. The Tiffin Conservation Area is between sideroads 25 and 30, on the east side of the 8th line. For more information, contact Frieda Baldwin 705-458-4037 or info@simcoecountytrails.net
Saturday, April 10 Hike 1 of 6 Iroquoia Section Level III , 20.9 km.
Variable terrain, views , Devils Punch Bowl. Meet 9:00 a.m.
Km 20.9 Map 6 Ed 25 Glover Mtn Access Trail. Directions: QEW
to Centennial Parkway (Hwy 20) follow up the mountain , right
Green Mountain Rd. W. right on First Rd. W. to parking We will
car pool back to 0.0 to begin. Bring lunch , water , spare shoes,
trail could be muddy.
Contact : Bryan or Carol Foley 519-925-0580 bryfo50@yahoo.ca
Les Babbage 416-763-8854 (evening)
les.babbage@sympatico.ca
Sunday, April 11 Hike 2 of 6 Iroquoia Section Level III 23.0 km
Fairly gentle terrain, follows edge of escarpment, Albion Falls
Meet 9:00 a.m. km. 43.8 Map 8 Ed. 25 Directions; take hwy 403
through Hamilton, up the mountain , exit Mohawk Rd then right on
Filman, follow to parking. We will car pool back to km.20.9 to start
the hike. Bring lunch , water , spare shoes, trail could be muddy
Contact : Bryan or Carol Foley 519-925-0580 bryfo50@yahoo.ca
Les Babbage 416-763-8854 (evening)
les.babbage@sympatico.ca
Saturday April 17th, 2009, Humber Valley Heritage Trail
15.5 km. or 8 km. 9:30 AM
We will hike through a variety of forest, with short stretches past farm fields, and see signs of wildlife activity such as deer, beaver and wild turkeys. We will meet at Dick's Dam Park in downtown Bolton. From Queen St. (Highway 50) and King Street ( the main intersection in the older part of Bolton), take Queen St. north to Hickman St. then west on Hickman to Glasgow Road and follow Glasgow Road north to the meeting point. We will carpool to the starting point. A drop out can easily be arranged for those wishing to do only 8 km.
Well behaved dogs are welcome. Bring water and lunch. For information, call Bob Slack at 905-584-2360.
Sunday, April 18, 2010 Trail Section, area: Toronto Silver Creek, Scotsdale Farm
Distance: 22 km. Map: 13
Meeting time: 9:00 am at: Km 39.0 Roadside parking on Tenth Line, 2.2 km southeast of Halton Road 42
Directions: From the north, turn southeast from Halton Road 42 onto Tenth Line. Drive 2 km to parking where the trail crosses at km 39.0. From the south or east, take Winston Churchill Road northwest to 27 Sideroad, turn left onto 27, then next right onto Tenth Line. Drive about 1 km to km 39.0.
Saturday, April 24 Hike 3 of 6 Iroquoia Section Level III 22.5 km
Meet 9:00 a.m. Km 66.3 Map 9 Ed.25 variable terrain with some ups
and downs Directions: QEW to 403, north on Hwy #6 , left on Hwy # 5
(Dundas) left on Rock Chapel then left on Valley Rd., park at end of road
We will car pool back to km. 43.8 for the start of the hike. Bring lunch
water, spare shoes, trail could be muddy.
Contact : Bryan or Carol Foley 519-925-0580 bryfo50@yahoo.ca
Les Babbage 416-763-8854 (evening)
les.babbage@sympatico.ca
Sunday, April 25 Hike 4 of 6 Iroquoia Section Level III 22 km Waterfalls,
Viewpoints, variable terrain, some deep valleys
Meet 9:00 a.m. Km 87.8 (No. 1 Sideroad) Map 10 Ed. 25 Directions:
QEW or 401 to Guelph Line then east on No. 1 Sideroad park on side
of the road at 87.8 We will car pool back to km. 66.3 to begin hike. Bring lunch, water, spare shoes, trail could be muddy.
Contact : Bryan or Carol Foley 519-925-0580 bryfo50@yahoo.ca
Les Babbage 416-763-8854 (evening)
les.babbage@sympatico.ca
Sunday, May 2, 2010 Trail Section, area: Toronto Silver Creek (Map 13)
Distance: 8 km Map: 13.
Meeting time: 900 at: km 36.3, Silver Creek Education Centre
Directions: From Trafalgar Road, follow 27 Sideroad northeast to Fallbrook Trail. Entrance to the Education Centre is off Fallbrook Trail, just northwest of 27 Sideroad.
Les Babbage Contact: les.babbage@sympatico.ca or 416-763-8854 7-9 pm
Spring Photography Hike. Join us with your camera and creative genius as we explore the Silver Creek Conservation Area. Expect tumbling streams, green shoots and hopefully lots of wildflowers as Mother Nature awakes to begin another year. Pace will be leisurely with frequent stops to enjoy the scenery and take pictures. Distance may vary depending on inspiration, but expect 4-5 hours. Warning: If you are looking for a fast paced hike to get your spring exercise going, this is not the hike for you. Coffee stop to follow.
Saturday May 8 Hike 5 of 6 Iroquoia Section Level III 20 km ,
Fairly flat, one steep climb, lots of views
Meet 9:00 a.m. km 107.1 Twiss Rd (roadside parking ) Map 10 or 11
Ed 25 Directions: 401 west , exit Guelph Line, south to Derry Rd
turn right, then right on Twiss Rd. to roadside parking. We will car
pool back to km 87.8 to start todays hike Bring lunch, water, spare
shoes, trail could be muddy.
Contact : Bryan or Carol Foley 519-925-0580 bryfo50@yahoo.ca
Les Babbage 416-763-8854 (evening)
les.babbage@sympatico.ca
Saturday May 8th Oak Ridges Trail. Seneca College-King City 8 km loop/ 3 hours, leisurely pace.
Variable terrain, may be muddy, no dogs, suitable for beginners.
Meet at the Seneca College parking lot at 10:00 a.m. From King Road go North on Dufferin Street. After you pass 15th sideroad (3-4 km) you will see the entrance to the college on the West side. We will meet in the parking area just past the parking kiosk (on the left) Fee to park is $4.00 using loonies or credit card at self serve ticket machine. Enjoy a pleasant, slow paced, loop hike incorporating Eaton Hall Lake, Mary Lake and the Millar Side Trail. Bring a friend. Joint outing with ORTA. Coffee after at local bakery.
Leader: Tessa Shelvey, 905-850-1507 before 9 p.m.
Saturday May 29 Hike 6 of 6 Iroquoia Section Level III 20 km
Fairly gentle terrain through meadows, coniferous and deciduous forests, some
rocky sections, Nassagawaga Canyon
Meet 9:00 a.m. km 1.2 Map 11 Ed 25 Hilton Falls Conservation Area
Important! bring BTC membership card to park free Directions: 401 west
Exit Hwy 25 north ( Milton), left at 5th Sideroad (Campbellville Rd.)
follow to consevation area. We car pool back to 107.1 for our final
hike of the Iroquoia Section. Bring lunch, water and bug spray.
Contact : Bryan or Carol Foley 519-925-0580 bryfo50@yahoo.ca
Les Babbage 416-763-8854 (evening)
les.babbage@sympatico.ca
Saturday June 5 Hike 1 of 2 Level III 26.5 km. Maitland Trail
The Maitland Trail begins in Goderich and follows the Maitland River
for 48 km finishing in Auburn Ont. A variable terrain , mostly flat with
spectacular views of the river.
Meet 8:00 a.m. Tim Hortons, Victoria St (Hwy 21) in Goderich. Allow
2 hours from Orangeville. We will park some cars at the railway station then
car pool to Bishop Rd km 26.5 Map # 3 Maitland Trail Guide to begin
our hike. After dinner an optional walk about historic Goderich, Ontario’s
Prettiest town
Pre-registration no later than May 8. If you are staying over Saturday night
Suggest you book early. Bring lots of water, snacks, lunch and bug spray.
Contact : Bryan or Carol Foley 519-925-0580 bryfo50@yahoo.ca
Sunday June 6 Hike 2 of 2 Level III 21.5 km Maitland Trail
Meet 8:00 a.m. Tim Hortons, Victoria St ( Hwy 21) Goderich Ont.
We will proceed to Auburn, drop some cars then car pool to Bishops Rd.
Map 3 km 26.5 Maitland Trail Guide for a 21.5 km finish of the trail.
Todays hike is a much more variable terrain with quite a few ups and downs
For the first half of the hike
Pre-registration no later than May 8 Bring lots of water, snacks , lunch ,bug spray
Contact : Bryan or Carol Foley 519-925-0580 bryfo50@yahoo.ca
Challenge Hikes
Dufferin Hi-Land 20 Km. Challenge
Saturday May 15th 2010
All the hills in Dufferin county have been brought together for your hiking pleasure. The Challenge starts at 9:30 am from the parking area on Centre Rd. (km 18.7 map 20, ed.25). Please register by May 1st with a $8.00 cheque payable to the Dufferin Hi-Lands BTC. Send it to Dufferin Hi-Lands BTC c/o Rick McCoy 305-8 Speedvale Ave. West Guelph, ON N1H-1J4. For further information please contact Rick McCoy at 519 829 4143 or rickpmccoy@sympatico.ca
Tuesday Hike Schedules
Ralph Tremills 519-941-8843 - Glenys Williams 519-925-5406
James Griffen 705-434-9316 - Gryps@sympatico.ca
N.B. Be aware of conditions. You may need rain gear, sun screen, insect repellent, Water, snacks etc. Please, no dogs.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 9.30 am.
Caledon section
Level 1 approx. 7.km
Cheltenham Bad Lands
Meet at Credit View & Grange Side Rd. Km 7.7 Map 14 Ed.25
N.B. Driving west from Hwy. 10, come along Old Base Line road to Credit View and drive north to Grange Road as the latter is not ploughed on the hill at Mclaren Rd. by the railway bridge
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 9.30 am
Ganaraska Trail Minesing Swam
Level 1 5.3 km
This snowshoe hike will be led by Frieda Baldwin. We will hike from County Road .90 to Pinegrove Road
Meet at 9.30 am. at N.E. corner of Sobeys parking lot on Mill St. in Angus. For more info .call Frieda @ 705-458-4037
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 9.30 am
Dufferin Hi-Land Section
Level 1 7.6km
We will hike from km 42.8 on Prince of Wales Rd. South to 15th Side Rd. km 35.2
Meet at Superburger highway 10 & 89 at 9.30 am or at Prince of Wales Rd. km 42.8 at 9.50 am. Map 21 Ed.25
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 9.30 am
Dufferin Hi-Land section
Level 1 5.2 km
We will hike south from hwy 89 km 15.2 south. to km 10 on 1st line east
Meet at Superburger, hwy 10 & 89 Map 20 Ed.25
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Lawdon Forest
Level 1, Approx 5.km+
Frieda Baldwin will lead the hike through this Simcoe county forest
This will be a loop hike and can be extended to 8 km if conditions are good.
Meet at Superburger hwy. 10 & 89 at 9.30 am or at Airport Rd. and Side Rd 3-4 Nottawasaga south end of Avening.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010 9.30 am
Toronto Section, Scotsdale Farm
Level 1 approx. 9.3 km
We will be hiking a loop along the Bennett Heritage and main trails.
Meet at Scotsdale Farm parking lot off Trafalgar Rd. 1.5.km North.of 7
Map 13, ed. 25
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 9.30 am
Caledon Trailway & Ken Whillans Resource Management Area
Level 1, 6 km+
We will hike the conservation area trails and the Caledon Trailway as far as we wish, ending up at Inglewood
Meet at Ken Whillans parking area on hwy. 10 west side just north of Trailway bridge between Grange & Old Base Line roads
Although not part of the Bruce trail system, it is on Map 15 Ed.25
April 20, 2010
Blue Mountain, Nottawasaga Bluffs
Level 1 approx. 6 ½ k
We will hike through the conservation area on the main and keyhole side trails. Meet at Superburger Hwy. 89 and 10 at 9.am or km 20.9 at the parking area on the 15/16 sideroad Nottawasaga at 9:30 am.
Map 22, ed. 25
April 27, 2010 9:30 am
Caledon Section,
Level 1, approx. 11 km
We will hike the main trail and Palgrave side trail
Meet at Coolihans side road at km 38.7, 1.5 km east of Airport Rd.
Map 17 ed. 25
May 4, 2010
Beaver Valley, Hoggs Falls
Level 1, 9 km
We will hike from km 62.3 to km 53.3
Meet at Superburger at 8:30 am or at Hoggs Falls on Lower Valley Rd, just north of county Rd 4 off East Back Line approx. 1.5 km east of Flesherton
at 9:15.am Map 26, ed. 25
May 11, 2010 9:30 am
Dufferin Hi-Land
Level 1, 6 km
We will hike from km 00 on the main trail and Walter Tovell trail to the 25th side road
Meet at Km 00, county road 8 and 3rd Line EHS
Map 19, ed. 25
May 25, 2010 9.am
Dufferin Hi-Land
Level 1, approx. 9 km
We will hike from Hwy. 89, km 15.2 to 5.th Line EHS and back via Boyne Valley side trail
Meet at Superburger, Hwy. 89 and 10,
Map 20, ed. 25
June 1, 2010
Blue Mountain
Level 1, 7.8 km
We will hike from km 59.4 on New Mountain Rd
(county rd 19) to Swiss Meadows at km 67.2
Meet at Superburger at hwy. 89 and 10 at 8:30.am or at km 59.4 County Rd. 19 at 9:30 am
Map 23 and 24, ed.
25 June 8, 2010
Dufferin Hi-Land
Level 1 8.3 km
We will hike from Rockhill parking lot south to km 18.7 on Centre Rd.
Meet at Superburger at Hwy. 89 and 10 at 9 am or at Rockhill parking lot on 1 st Line at 9:15 am
Map 20, ed. 25
June 15, 2010
Beaver Valley
Level 1 Approx. 8.km
Loree Forest and side trail
Meet at Superburger, hwy. 89 and 10 at 8:30.am or at 4th Line and 21 side road at km 2.4 at 9:30 am
Map 24, ed. 25
June 22, 2010
Dufferin Hi-Land
Level 1, 8.2 km
We will hike from Lavender south to Centre St.
Meet at Superburger, hwy 89 and 10 at 9 am or at Lavender Cemetery at km 53 at 9:30 am
Map 21, ed 25 June 29, 2010
Sydenham Section
Level 1 approx. 11 km
We will hike the Bayview Escarpment Provincial Nature Reserve
Meet at Superburger hwy. 89 and 10 at 8.am or St. Vincent/Sydenham Townline, north of county rd 26 km 55 at 9:15 am
Map 30, ed.. 25