Hike Schedules
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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. |
Hunting with guns in Ontario
Both turkey and deer hunting seasons occur in October, November and December. Hikers on the Bruce Trail need to avoid, or be very careful in areas not protected from hunting, such as Provincial Parks. Much of the Trail goes over private or un-posted land where hunting may occur.
Turkey Hunting season: October 12 through 16 and 18 through 23.
Deer Hunting season: November 1 through 5 and November 29 through December 3.
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, August 7th Blue Mountains Level II/III Medium pace 23 Km Map 23/24 Variable, Challenging Terrain
Depart 8:30 am, Km 67.2 map 24 Roadside parking at the dead end of Maple Lane in Swiss Meadows subdivision. No dropouts, Hiking boots, No dogs, Pub stop after. We car shuttle to Km 45.9 Map 23, then hike back through the Petun Conservation Area. Ron Granger, (519) 485-0879 7-10 pm.
Saturday August 7th Hike and Swim at Hardy Lake Prov. Park (8 km)
Hike on mostly flat terrain around the gorgeous and pristine waters of Hardy Lake. Weather permitting, at least one swimming opportunity. Bring bathing suit, lunch and lots of drinking water. (There are no change rooms… but lots of bush!). Meet at 11 AM at the parking lot of Hardy Lake Provincial Park, on Muskoka District Road 169, west of Gravenhurst and east of Torrance. Look for the P (parking) signs at the north side of the road. Car pool available from Barrie at the Hwy 400 & Essa Road carpool lot at 9:30 AM (NE corner). For more information, contact Frieda Baldwin at info@simcoecountytrails.net or 705-458-4037.
September Hikes
Saturday, September 4th, Sydenham Section, Inglis Falls, Level II Pace Moderate Terrain Variable Distance 18.1 km, Map 32
9:00 am Location Grey-Bruce Tourist Information Office, Hwy. 6, just north of the junction of Hwy. 6 & 21, km 103.6, Map 32
End-to-end Hike 7 of 12
Cathy Johnstone Contact johnstone_cathy@hotmail.com
Saturday, September 4 Peninsula Hope Bay, Level III, Pace Medium, Terrain Variable, Challenging, 25 km, Map 37
8:30 am Km 44.9, Hope Bay parking lot located at the South side of Cedarholm Campground general store. From County Rd. 9, turn right onto Beech Street to Hope Bay. No dropouts, hiking boots, No dogs. We car shuttle to km 68.8, Map 38 and hike back through Jackson's Cove and Hope Bay Forest Provincial Nature Reserve.
Ron Granger (519) 485-0879, 7-10 pm
Sunday, September 5th, Sydenham Section, Owen Sound, Level II, Pace Moderate, Terrain Variable, Distance 13.6 km, Map 33
9:00 am Location Roadside parking at the bottom of the escarpment on East Linton Road, km 117.2, Map 33
End-to-end Hike 8 of 12
Cathy Johnstone Contact johnstone_cathy@hotmail.com
Sunday, September 5th Peninsula Lion’s Head, Level III, Pace Medium, Terrain Variable, Challenging, 30 km Map 38
8:00 am Km 68.8, County Rd 9, Barrow Bay parking lot No dropouts, hiking boots, No dogs. Pub stop after. We car shuttle to Km 98.7, and hike back through Smokey Head-White Bluff and Lion's Head Provincial Nature Reserves.
Ron Granger (519) 485-0879, 7-10 pm
Monday, September 6th Peninsula Cape Croker, Level III, Pace Medium, Terrain Variable, Challenging, 22 km 36, Map 37
8:00 am Roadside parking at the bend on the shoulder of Coveney's Rd, northwest of km 23.0, map 36. From County Rd. 9, turn right at Purple Valley Rd. Purple Valley Rd. turns left. At Coveney’ Rd. turn right and follow to the second curve. No dropouts, hiking boots, No dogs. Pub stop after. We car shuttle to Km 44.9, map 37, and hike back through Sydney Bay and Jones Bluff..
Ron Granger (519) 485-0879, 7-10 pm
Monday, September 6th Sydenham Section, Lindenwood Level II Pace Moderate Terrain Variable Distance 13.0 km Map 34
9:00 am Location Roadside parking at the end of Dawson Road (Keppel-Sarawak Townline) km 130.2, Map 34 End-to-end Hike 9 of 12.
Cathy Johnstone Contact johnstone_cathy@hotmail.com
Monday, September 6th Caledon Hills Hockley Valley II Moderate Hilly terrain 10 km Map 18 25th ed.
10:30 We will meet at the parking lot on Hockley Rd just east of the trail.
TENTH Anniversary Hike Today we will recreate the first hike I ever did on the Bruce Trail. Pub stop to follow
Rick McCoy (519) 829-4143 evenings or rickpmccoy@sympatico.ca
Saturday, September 11 Beaver Valley Old Baldy, Level III, Pace Medium, Terrain Hilly, Challenging, 28.0 km, Maps 25, 26
8:30 am Km 51.6, map 25. Roadside parking on Campbell's Hill Rd where the trail goes into the bush on the south side. From Hwy. 10 take County Rd. 4, turn right onto County Rd. 13, then left at Campbell’s Hill Rd. No dropouts, hiking boots, No dogs. We car shuttle to Km 23.7, map 25, and hike back through Kolapore Uplands, Duncan Caves and Old Baldy.
Ron Granger (519) 485-0879, 7-10 pm
Dufferin Hi-Land Fall Classic End to End September 11-12, 2010
Come out and hike the hills of Dufferin County. The bus leaves at 8:00 am each day from the parking lot on the 1st Line EHS (km. 27.0, map 20, Ed.25). Please send a $20.00 cheque payable to the Dufferin Hi-Land 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
Saturday, September 18 Sydenham Inglis Falls, Level II/III, Pace Moderate, Terrain Rocky, challenging, 17.5 km, Map 32
10:00 am Km 102.6, map 32 Park at the Grey-Bruce Tourist Information Office on Hwy 6, just north of the junction of Hwy 6 and Hwy 21
Sydenham End-to-End, Hike 5 of 8.
We will car pool back to km 85.5. Today’s hike features a close up look at the cliff face, excursions through crevices, views of abandoned lime kilns and the beauty of Inglis Falls. We will hike back to km 102.6, then take the Springmount Side Trail to return to our cars. Bring hiking boots, lunch, sunscreen and lots of water.
Les Babbage Les.Babbage@sympatico.ca 416-763-8854, 7-10 pm
Sunday, September 19 Sydenham Owen Sound II/III Moderate Variable 25.1 km 32/33
9:00 am Km 127.3, map 33 Roadside parking on Lindenwood Rd, where the trail runs briefly along the road. Take County Rd. 1 north from Owen Sound to Hogg. Turn left onto Lindenwood Rd, and drive about 5 km west. Look for the blazes along the road. Bring hiking boots, sunscreen and lots of water. Sydenham End-to-End,
Hike 6 of 8. We will car pool back to the Grey Bruce Tourist Information Office. Today’s hike will take us through the north end of Owen Sound, along the Georgian Bluff Rail Trail, then through the Glen Management Area. Bring hiking boots, lunch, sunscreen and water. Les Babbage Les.Babbage@sympatico.ca 416-763-8854, 7-10 pm
Saturday, September 25 Beaver Valley Eugenia Falls, Level III, Pace Medium, Terrain Hilly, Challenging, 28.0 km, Map 26.
8:30 am Km 51.6, map 25. Roadside parking on Campbell's Hill Rd where the trail goes into the bush on the south side. No dropouts, hiking boots, No dogs. We car shuttle to Km 80.4, map 26 and hike back through Woodhouse Karsts, Hogg's Falls and Eugenia Falls.
Ron Granger (519) 485-0879, 7-10 pm
October Hikes
Saturday, October 2 Algonquin Park Upland Hike Experience (32.6 km loop), Terrain = Pace =Strenuous Speed =Fast
Meet at 7:30 a.m. at Western Uplands Parking Lot at km 7 in Algonquin Prov. Park on Hwy. 60 for a 32.6 km loop hike. To register and for more information contact leader:
John Doyle at 705-636-7428.
Saturday, October 9th Sydenham Section, Lindenwood, Level II, Pace Moderate, Terrain Variable, Distance 13.9 km, Map 34
9:00 am Location Roadside parking on Concession 24 at the Dodd’s Hill Side Trail, km 144.1, Map 34
End-to-end Hike 10 of 12
Cathy Johnstone Contact johnstone_cathy@hotmail.com
Saturday, October 9 Peninsula Colpoy’s Bay, Level III, Pace Medium, Terrain Hilly, Challenging, 23 km, Map 35/36.
8:30 am Km 0.0, map 35 Parking lot in Bluewater Park, Wiarton. No dropouts, hiking boots, No dogs. We car shuttle to Km 23.0 map 36 and hike back through Kings Point Bluff and Colpoy's Bluff.
Ron Granger (519) 485-0879, 7-10 pm
Thanksgiving Weekend, October 9, 10, and 11 - 2010 - Caledon End to End
The Caledon Hills Bruce Trail Club invites you to join us for our annual three-day end-to-end hike on the Thanksgiving weekend. Again this year, in addition to the regular three-day hike, we will offer the two-day end-to-end which will take place on Saturday and Sunday. A different badge will be awarded to those who complete the end-to-end over two days.
Plan now to participate in one of the most enjoyable and challenging hiking experiences of the year, a 70 km hike through the spectacular fall colours of the Caledon Hills. Join the select group of hardy hikers who have earned the "Fall Colours" end-to-end badge, awarded only to those who complete this event. The cost is:
$25.00 for the three-day event.
$20.00 for the two-day event.
$10.00 for a single day.
To register please send a cheque payable to the Caledon Hills Bruce Trail Club, to:
Peter Leeney
902 Silver Birch Trail
Mississauga, Ont. L5J 4C1.
This fee covers daily bus transportation, snacks and refreshments and the "Fall Colours" end-to-end badge on completion. For further information please call (905) 822-1877 or email peter.leeney@utoronto.ca
Sunday, October 10th Section Section Area Skinner’s Bluff Level II Pace Moderate Terrain Variable Distance 17.3 km Map 35
9:00 am Location Roadside parking on Gleason Lake Rd where the Curly Harnden Side Trail meets with the Len Holley Side Trail, map 35
End-to-end Hike 11 of 12
Cathy Johnstone Contact johnstone_cathy@hotmail.com
Sunday, October 10 Sydenham Skinner’s Bluff, Level III, Pace Medium, Terrain Hilly, Challenging, 25 km, Map 34/35.
8:00 am Km 146.2, map 34 Roadside parking on shoulder of Kemble Rock. From Wiarton, follow County Rd. 1 east to Big Bay. Turn right on Big Bay Sideroad, then left on Cape Road and bear right onto Kemble Rock Road. Parking is about 1 km south. No dropouts, hiking boots, No dogs. We car shuttle to Km 171.1, map 35, and hike back through Bruce's Caves and Skinner's Bluff.
Ron Granger (519) 485-0879, 7-10 pm
Monday, October 11th Sydenham Section, Wiarton, Level II, Pace Moderate, Terrain Variable, Distance 13.3 km, Map 35
9:00 am Location Bluewater Park in Wiarton. There is a large parking lot opposite the arena, km 171.3, Map 35
End-to-end Hike 12 of 12
Cathy Johnstone Contact johnstone_cathy@hotmail.com
Saturday, October 16 Sydenham Lindenwood, Level II/III, Pace Moderate Variable, 20.1 km, Map 34.
9:00 am Km 147.4, map 34 Roadside parking at the end of Graham’s Hill Rd. Take County Rd. 1 north from Owen Sound to Kemble Rock Road (may need to take Dawson Road for a short distance to reach Kemble Rock), turn left onto Concession 24, right onto Big Bay Sideroad and right onto Graham’s Hill Road. Sydenham End-to-End, Hike 7 of 8. We will car pool back to km 127.3. Today’s hike will take us through the Lindenwood and Kemble Mountain Management Areas. Bring hiking boots, lunch, sunscreen and water.
Les Babbage Les.Babbage@sympatico.ca 416-763-8854, 7-10 pm
Sunday, October 17 Sydenham Skinner’s Bluff, Bruce Caves, Level II/III, Pace Moderate, Terrain Variable, 23.9 km, Map 34/35.
9:00 am Km 171.3, map 35 Bluewater Park parking lot, across from the arena in Wiarton. Sydenham End-to-End, Hike 8 of 8. We will car pool back to km 147.4. Today’s hike will take us along the cliffs of Skinner’s Bluff and through the Bruce’s Caves Conservation Area to a rendezvous with Wiarton Willie! Bring hiking boots, lunch, sunscreen and lots of water.
Les Babbage Les.Babbage@sympatico.ca 416-763-8854, 7-10 pm
Sunday, October 24 Caledon Hockley Valley, Level I/II, Pace Leisurely - Medium, Terrain Hilly, 14.0 km, Map 18.
9:30 am Hockley Road Parking Lot, just west of km 60.4 and 2nd Line EHS. This will be a late fall loop hike combining main and side trails in the Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve. Last chance to view the magnificent fall colours! All levels of hiker welcome. Bring water, snacks and hiking boots. Pub/coffee stop following the hike.
Les Babbage Les.Babbage@sympatico.ca 416-763-8854, 7-10 pm
November Hikes
Sunday, November 7 Dufferin Primrose, Level I/II, Pace Leisurely - Medium, Terrain Hilly, 11 km, Map 20
9:30 am Dufferin Rd 19. Parking lot is on the east side about 1 km north of Primrose, intersection of Hwy 10 and Hwy 89. There is still good hiking to be had in November! Join us for an exploration of two of Dufferin’s magnificent side trails, Primrose and Boyne Valley. Highlights include views from Murphy’s Pinnacle and the photogenic Boyne River. All levels of hiker welcome. Bring water, snacks and hiking boots. Pub/coffee stop following the hike.
Les Babbage Les.Babbage@sympatico.ca 416-763-8854, 7-10 pm
Saturday, November 13 Caledon Palgrave Side Trail, Level III, Pace 4.5 km/hour, Variable terrane, 18.5 km, Map 17.
9:00 am Meet at 7th Line Parking Access Trail, just off Airport Rd at km 44.1, Map 17.
We will car pool to Palgrave (Hwy. 50), hiking back on the Palgrave Side Trail to km 38.0 main trail and back to the cars at km 44.1. Rolling country views on the Oak Ridges Moraine. Hardwood forest through Glen Haffy. Bring Lunch, Water.
Bryan and Carol Foley bryfo50@yahoo.ca, 519-942-6488
Sunday, November 28 Dufferin Mono Centre, Level I/II, Pace Leisurely - Medium, Terrain Variable, 10-12 km, Map 19.
9:30 am Mono Cliffs Provincial Park parking lot on 3rd Line EHS, 1 km north of Dufferin Rd 8. Just follow the signs for the Provicial Park from Hwy 10 through Mono Centre to Dufferin Rd 8. We will explore the main trail and the many side trails that loop through the Park. Distance will depend on conditions and the enthusiasm of the hikers! Pub/coffee stop following the hike.Les Babbage Les.Babbage@sympatico.ca 416-763-8854, 7-10 pm
December Hikes
December 11th 2010 Toronto section Terra Cotta, Level II, Moderate pace, Variable terrain, 11 km, Map 14.
9:00 am Please meet where the trail crosses the road (km. 43.5) at the top of the hill north of the Terra Cotta Conversation Centre. Take Winston Churchill Blvd north from Hwy. 7 in Norval to Terra Cotta and continue north past the conservation centre entrance to the meeting area. We will car pool over to 48.3 and hike back along the Main Trail and Terra Cotta Side Trails.
Rick McCoy (519) 829-4143 rickpmccoy@sympatico.ca
Saturday, December 18 Dufferin Dunby Road, Level I/II Moderate pace, Variable terrain, 8.5 km, Map 18.
6:30 pm Sharp! Meet Dunby Rd, Km 67.1, Map 18
Our first full moon hike, the Saturday before Christmas, shop all day, hike at night. Hoping for some early snow, we'll hike down from the parking area, do the Glen Cross Side Trail, returning to Dunby Rd. Snow shoes may be required. Bring them along just in case. We should be at the pub by 9 pm.
Bryan and Carol Foley bryfo50@yahoo.ca, 519-942-6488
Monday, December 27 Caledon Hockley Valley Level I/II, Gentle pace, Variable terrane, 10 km, Map 18
9:30 am Meet at the Hockley Valley Rd.parking lot, Km 60.5, Map 18
Dufferin HiLand Annual Walk Off the Turkey Hike
We will hike the Tom East and Glen Cross Side Trails (depending on snow conditions, snow shoes may be required. Bring them along just in case). This is our annual walk off all the Christmas dinner hike. You are encouraged to wear or bring turkey or other foul objects (fowl objects?). You are discouraged, no forbidden, to bring Turkey sandwiches! This hike is open to all levels of hikers, new hikers are encouraged to join us. Drop out available. Bring lunch, water.
Bryan and Carol Foley bryfo50@yahoo.ca, 519-942-6488
January Hikes
Saturday, January 1st 2011, Annual New Years Day Hike, Level 1, Non Strenuous.
This casual walk through Mono Cliffs Provincial Park will start at 1 pm, the day after the night before. All are welcome to join the hike. Please meet at the Mono Cliffs Community Centre.
Contact Jim Preyde (705)458-0167 or duffhiland@hotmail.com for details.
Saturday, January 22 Beaver Valley Kolapore Level II Moderate pace
Easy, variable 8 km Map 25
9:30 am Meet at the skiers parking lot on County Rd 2, 500m south of km 23.7, Map 25.
This is a super area for snowshoeing, generally with an abundance of snow, an easy terrain to Metcalfe Rock, meandering the snowy forest back to the cars. Bring lunch, water, snowshoes.
Bryan and Carol Foley bryfo50@yahoo.ca, 519-942-6488
Saturday, January 15 Dufferin Hi-Lands Primrose, Boyne Valley Level I/II Moderate pace Variable terrane 8 km Map 20
6:30 pm Sharp! Meet at Primrose Public School, County Rd 19 (Prince of Wales) just north of Hwy. 10 and 89.
Winter Badge Series: Hike Number 1. Please arrive in time to prepare, as it is too cold to be waiting around. We will hike to Murphy's Pinnacle then the Boyne Valley Side Trail. With a deep blanket of snow and clear bright skies this will be a fabulous hike. Snowshoes required. Pub stop to follow.
Bryan and Carol Foley bryfo50@yahoo.ca, 519-942-6488
Saturday January 29th Dufferin Hi-Lands Boyne Valley, Level II, Moderate pace, Hilly terrain 10 km, Map 20.
9:30 Take Hwy.89 east from Hwy. 10 for 2½ km's and the turn left on the 1st Line East and go north for 4½ km's to the 8th Sideroad. Turn right and go the the intersection of the 8th and 2nd Line. Hike two of the Winter Badge series. Today's hike will cover a portion of the 20 km Challenge route.
Rick McCoy (519) 829-4143 evenings or rickpmccoy@sympatico.ca
February Hikes
Saturday, February 12 Dufferin Hi-Lands Mono Cliffs Level I/II Moderate Easy pace, variable terrane 6-8 km Map 19
6:30 pm Sharp! Meet on the 1st line EHS, south of the 25th Sideroad, just north of Km 7.9, Map 19. 60% Full Moon Hike:.
Winter Badge Series: Hike Number 3. This is the 2nd moonlight hike in the winter badge series. We will bush whack in Mono Cliffs Park, around McCarston Lake, returning on the main trail.
Rick McCoy (519) 829-4143 evenings or rickpmccoy@sympatico.ca
Saturday February 26th Dufferin Hi-Lands Black Bank, Level II, Moderate pace, Hilly terrain, 8 km, Map 21.
9:30 Take Hwy. 124 north from Shelburne for 15 km's and turn right on Reg. Rd. 21. Head east for 4km's and then right on Prince of Wales Rd. The meeting place is 1 km ahead. Hike four of the Winter E-2-E series. This hike will take us to Black Bank and back.
Rick McCoy (519) 829-4143 evenings or rickpmccoy@sympatico.ca
Saturday, February 26 Dufferin Hi-Lands Black Bank Level II Moderate pace Hilly terrain 8 km Map 21
9:30 Take Hwy. 124 north from Shelburne for 15 km's and turn right on Reg. Rd. 21. Head east for 4km's and then right on Prince of Wales Rd. The meeting place is 1 km ahead.
Hike four of the Winter Badge series. This hike will take us to Black Bank and back.
Rick McCoy (519) 829-4143 evenings 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.
September 7, 2010 9:30 A.M. Dufferin Hi-Land. Level 1, Approx. 8 km
We will hike the Walter Tovell side trail, and the Lookout and McCarsten’s Lake Trails and return by the Spillway. Meet at the 25th side road and 2nd line north of Mono Centre. Map 19. Ed. 25
September 14, 2010 9:30 A.M. Beausoleil Island Day Trip, Level 1, approx. 10 km
Beausoleil Island in Georgian Bay is very scenic and the trails include some hills and rocky surfaces. Meet a t 9:30 A.M. at the Parks Canada parking lot in Honey Harbour. Bring bathing suit and towel, as well as lunch and plenty of water. Ferry or water taxi to the island form Honey Harbour. Fee $22 (includes ferry, parking, and park admission) Pre-registration and pre-payment is a MUST. Dead line June 30th. To pre-pay, please contact Glenys Williams at 519-925-5406. For any other information, contact Frieda Baldwin at info@simcoecountytrails.net or 705-458-4037.
September 21, 2010 9:30 A.M. Dufferin Hi-Land, Level 1, Approx. 8.4 km
Boyne Valley, Murphy’s Pinnacle and loop side trail. Meet at Superburger at Hwys 10 and 89 at 9:30. Map 20, Ed. 25
September 28, 2010 9:30 A.M. Caledon Section, Level 1 Approx. 6.8 km
We will hike the Glen Cross and Snell side trails. Meet at the parking lot on Hockley Valley Road just east of the
main trail. We will car pool to the start on 3rd line EHS. Map 18, Ed. 25
Tuesday October 5, 2010, 9.30 am Dufferin Hi-Land, Level 1, approx. 9.6 km
We will hike from Centre Rd. km 44.8 south to 15th Sideroad km 35.2 Meet at Superburger Hwy. 89 and 10 at 9:30 am or Centre Rd at 10 am Map 21.
Tuesday October 12, 2010, 10 am Niagara Section, Level 1, approx. 10 km
This hike will be led by Jim and Susan Preyde We will retrace the steps of Major Gen. Sir Isaac Brock on his fateful ride to the Battle of Queenston Heights. Our hike will follow the Gen. Brock side trail from Fort George along the Niagara Parkway’s paved bike path as it follows the picturesque Niagara River through the village of Queenston and into the woods up the Queenston Heights to the BTC’s southern cairn. Meet in the Brock’s Monument parking lot by the southern cairn at 10 a.m. From there we will car pool to the starting point near Fort George.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 9:30 am Dufferin Hi-land, Level 1, 6.1 km
We will hike from 15th side road, km 35.2, south to Whitfield church, km 29.1 Meet at Superburger, Hwy. 89 and 10 Map 20, ed. 25
Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 9:00 am Beaver Valley Section , Level 1-2, 10.5 km.
We will hike in the Duncan Crevice Caves Prov. Nature Reserve. Meet at Superburger, Hwy. 50 and 10, at 9 am or at parking area, km 33.2 , just east of Duncan on the Blue Mountain/ Euphrasia Townline at 10 am. Map 25, ed. 25 Bring lunch
Tuesday, November 2, 2010 9:30 am Dufferin Hi-Land, Level 1, 8 km
We will hike from Boyne Valley side trail south entrance, off 1st line, south to km 10 on 1st line. Meet at Superburger, Hwy. 50 and 10, at 9:30 am Maps 20 and 21.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010 9:00 am Toronto section, Level 1, 10 km
We will hike the Limehouse area. Meet at either Home Hardware parking lot in Orangeville, Hwy. 10 at 9 am or at Limehouse side trail parking, side road 22 and 5th line, at 9:45. Map 12. Bring lunch
Tuesday, November 16, 2010, 9:30 am Caledon section, Level 1, 8-9 km
We will hike in Forks of the Credit Prov. Park We will meet at Home Hardware parking lot in Orangeville, Hwy. 10 at 9:30 or McLaren Rd parking area South of Hwy. 24 at 9:45 Bring Bruce Trail membership for parking. Map 15.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010 9:30 am Caledon Hills, Level 1, 7.4 km
We will be hiking through Glen Haffy from Km 37.1 on Coolihan Side Rd to Km 44.5. Meet at the 7th line parking lot just off Airport Rd. Approx. 1.5 km north of Mono Mills Map 17 Ed.25
Tuesday, November 30, 2010, 9 am Caledon Hills, Level 1-2, 6.5 km Devil’s Pulpit Challenge
Meet at Home Building Centre Hwy. 10 in Orangeville at 9 am, or at Km 7.8 Grange and Creditview Rd., 4 km west of Hwy. 10 at 9:30 am Map 14 and 15.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010 9:30 am Dufferin Hi-Land, Level 1, 8-10 km
Mono Cliffs Provincial Park Meet at 3rd line parking lot, 1 km north of county road 8 Map 19 ed. 25, bring Bruce trail membership for parking.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010 9:30 am
Island Lake Conservation Area, Orangeville, Level 1, approx. 7 km Meet on Hockley Valley Rd, .5 km east of Hwy. 10.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011, 9:30 am Caledon section, Level 1, 6.7 km
We will hike the Snell Loop, south from Dunby Rd. Meet at Dunby Rd. .5 km east of 2nd line 2 km south Of Mono Centre Map 18.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011 9:30 am Blue Mountain, Level 1, 5.5 km
We will hike the Nottawasaga Bluffs Keyhole trail (Bad weather alternate hike: Boyne Valley) Meet at Superburger, Hwy. 10 and 89 Map 22.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011 9:30 am Dufferin Hi-Land, Level 1, Approx. 6+km
Meet at 2nd line, opposite Outdoor School, north of Mono Centre. Map 19.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011, 9:30 am Dufferin Hi-Land, Level 1, 5.2k m
We will hike south from Hwy. 89 to 1st line. Meet at Superburger, Hwy. 10 and 89, maps 19 and 21.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011, 9:30 am Dufferin Hi-Land, Level 1, approx. 8 km, depending on weather
We will hike south from Rockhill parking lot on 1st line to km 20.6 On 1st line. Meet at Superburger, Hwy. 10 and 89 Map 20.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011, 9:30 am Caledon, Level 1, 5 km
We will hike the Tom East Loop and main trail Meet at parking lot on Hockley Valley Rd Map 18.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011, 9:30 am Dufferin Hi-Land, Level 1, 4.8 km
Annual Black Bank Challenge We will hike from Centre Road, km 44.8, to Dufferin Road 21, km 47.1, and back. Meet at Superburger Hwy. 10 & 89 at 9.30 A.M. or Centre Road, km 44.8, at 10 A.M. Map 21.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011, 9:30 am Earl Rowe Provincial Park, Level 1, 6+ km
Meet at parking lot on 7th concession, .5 km north of Hwy. 89 (west end of Alliston). Lunch at the Griffin’s afterward NOT pot luck!
return to topSpecial Hikes
Dufferin Hi-Land Fall Classic End to End September 11-12, 2010
Come out and hike the hills of Dufferin County. The bus leaves at 8:00 am each day from the parking lot on the 1st Line EHS (km. 27.0, map 20, Ed.25). Please send a $20.00 cheque payable to the Dufferin Hi-Land 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
Saturday, September 11, 2010 Mono Cliffs Run
(not sponsored by the Dufferin Hi-Land Bruce Trail Club)
The Mono Cliffs Run is an 8 km trail run through Mono Cliffs Provincial Park. It is being held to raise funds for a land purchase crucial to the current Brtuce Trail through the Boyne Valley Corridor. Details at salty-dog.ca
Winter Badge Hike Series
Saturday, January 15 Dufferin Hi-Lands Primrose, Boyne Valley Level I/II Moderate pace Variable terrane 8 km Map 20
6:30 pm Sharp! Meet at Primrose Public School, County Rd 19 (Prince of Wales) just north of Hwy. 10 and 89.
Winter Badge Series: Hike Number 1. Please arrive in time to prepare, as it is too cold to be waiting around. We will hike to Murphy's Pinnacle then the Boyne Valley Side Trail. With a deep blanket of snow and clear bright skies this will be a fabulous hike. Snowshoes required. Pub stop to follow.
Bryan and Carol Foley bryfo50@yahoo.ca, 519-942-6488
Saturday January 29th Dufferin Hi-Lands Boyne Valley, Level II, Moderate pace, Hilly terrain 10 km, Map 20.
9:30 Take Hwy.89 east from Hwy. 10 for 2½ km's and the turn left on the 1st Line East and go north for 4½ km's to the 8th Sideroad. Turn right and go the the intersection of the 8th and 2nd Line. Hike two of the Winter Badge series. Today's hike will cover a portion of the 20 km Challenge route.
Rick McCoy (519) 829-4143 evenings or rickpmccoy@sympatico.ca
Saturday, February 12 Dufferin Hi-Lands Mono Cliffs Level I/II Moderate Easy pace, variable terrane 6-8 km Map 19
6:30 pm Sharp! Meet on the 1st line EHS, south of the 25th Sideroad, just north of Km 7.9, Map 19. 60% Full Moon Hike:.
Winter Badge Series: Hike Number 3. This is the 2nd moonlight hike in the winter badge series. We will bush whack in Mono Cliffs Park, around McCarston Lake, returning on the main trail.
Rick McCoy (519) 829-4143 evenings or rickpmccoy@sympatico.ca
Saturday, February 26 Dufferin Hi-Lands Black Bank Level II Moderate pace Hilly terrain 8 km Map 21
9:30 Take Hwy. 124 north from Shelburne for 15 km's and turn right on Reg. Rd. 21. Head east for 4km's and then right on Prince of Wales Rd. The meeting place is 1 km ahead.
Hike four of the Winter Badge series. This hike will take us to Black Bank and back.
Rick McCoy (519) 829-4143 evenings or rickpmccoy@sympatico.ca