Hike Schedules
| General Hikes | Tuesday Hikes | Special Hikes | Challenge Hikes |
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.
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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.
The
Leader-led Hikes in this issue are all in the Calendar order listing.
There are lots of Level I, easy and family comfortable hikes. Check
them out, or just come out yourself to enjoy our trails.
The leader led hikes might give you some ideas for your own explorations,
There are also lots of speciality hikes in this new year.
While there are a few portions of the Bruce Trail within Conservation Areas that are wheelchair accessible, use of the majority of the Trail is suitable for foot traffic only. To participate in an organized hike you need to be able to complete the specified length of the hike on your own or with your own support person within the time allowed. Please refer to the hiking schedule for hike details.
General hikes
Saturday February 4 - Full Moon/Dufferin Hi-Land Winter Badge Hike 3 Dufferin Hi-Land, Map 20, Boyne Valley Springs, Level I or II
Hike departs at 6:30 pm sharp from 2nd Line EHS, 100 metres north of Sideroad 8 (km 23.9), where the trail enters the woods to the east of 2nd line.
2 Hikes to choose from, both offering a beautiful view of the Boyne Valley and lovely rolling hills:
Level I: Shorter hike approx. 3.5 km,1 hour. Main trail and part of Oliver Creek Side Trail
Level II: Longer hike approx. 6 km, 2 hours. Combines main trail and all of the Oliver Creek Side Trail, through Walkers Woods and Boyne Valley Springs, offering some forested areas and open spaces lit by the full moon. Bring snowshoes, headlamps, and dress warmly.
Contact: Bryan or Carol Foley: bryfo50@yahoo.ca or 519-942-6488
Saturday, February 11th- Dufferin Hi-Land Winter Badge, Hike 4 Dufferin Hi-Land, Map 20, Boyne Valley, Level II, Snowshoe hike.
Depart 9:30 from the intersection of 8th Sideroad and 2nd Line (km 23.9).
Take Hwy.89 east from Hwy. 10 for 2 km and turn left on the 1st Line East
and go north for 4 km to the 8th Sideroad. Turn right and park at the
intersection with 2nd Line.
Hike 4 of the Winter Badge series. Today's hike will cover a portion of the
20 km Challenge route.
Contact: Rick McCoy (519) 829-4143 evenings or rickpmccoy@sympatico.ca
Sunday, February 19 - Spring Creek Loop Trail, Alliston
Level I, Slow to Moderate pace. 2 hours, 5 Km. Meet at Spring Creek Park on Albert St. in Alliston at 11:15 am. Hike departs at 11:30 a.m. Contact: David Francis 905-936-4446 or on day of hike 416 579 5432
Saturday, February 25, 9:30 AM - Humber Valley Heritage Trai
Level I, 2, 3 hours, Moderate pace
This is a beginner friendly snowshoe hike.
Meet on Castlederg Road, where the HVHT crosses that road, at a bridge over the Humber River.
From Highway 50, proceed west on Castlederg Road, past Duffy's Lane to the meeting point.
A time is specified rather than distance since the latter will depend upon conditions.
If there is no snow, we will hike. Well behaved dogs are most welcome. I have a couple of extra pairs of snowshoes available to lend for the occasion.
For information call Bob Slack 905-584-2360 or bslack14@yahoo.ca.
Sunday, February 19 - Spring Creek Loop Trail, Alliston
Level I, Slow to Moderate pace. 2 hours, 5 Km. Meet at Spring Creek Park on Albert St. in Alliston at 11:15 am. Hike departs at 11:30 a.m. Contact: David Francis 905-936-4446 or on day of hike 416 579 5432
Saturday, March 10 - Caledon/Palgrave Side Trail
Caledon, Map 17, Albion Hills, Level I or II Car Hike. Leisurely-Moderate pace. Variable terrain. 19 km (Level II) or 10.7 km (Level I).
Depart 9:00 am. Meet at km 45.1, 7th Line parking lot.
From Hwy 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. Join us for a late winter/early spring hike through the Caledon section and the Palgrave side trail. We will car pool to Palgrave, where the side trail meets up with the Oak Ridges Trail. Our route back will take us through the Palgrave and Glen Haffy
Conservation Areas. Level 1 hikers can drop out at Coolihans Sideroad (km 38.0). Level II hikers will continue through the hillier Glen Haffy and Humber Valley sections of the main trail, finishing up with a dramatic view of the Humber Valley.
Bring lunch, water and icers. Level II extension of hike will be subject to trail conditions. Pub stop following the hike.
Contact: Les Babbage (416) 763-8854, evenings or Les.Babbage@sympatico.ca
Sunday, March 11 - Scanlon Creek Conservation Area
Level I, Slow to Moderate pace, 2 hours, 5 Km. Meet at Scanlon Creek Conservation Area main entrance at 11:15 am. Hike departs at 11:30 a.m. Explore 292 hectares of woodlands and meadows of the Conservation Area. Take Yonge St. north from Bradford, then turn east on 9th Line to entrance on north side. Contact: David Francis 905-936-4446 or on day of hike 416 579 5432
Sunday, March 11 - Scanlon Creek Conservation Area
Level I, Slow to Moderate pace, 2 hours, 5 Km. Meet at Scanlon Creek Conservation Area main entrance at 11:15 am. Hike departs at 11:30 a.m. Explore 292 hectares of woodlands and meadows of the Conservation Area. Take Yonge St. north from Bradford, then turn east on 9th Line to entrance on north side. Contact: David Francis 905-936-4446 or on day of hike 416 579 5432
Saturday, March 24 - Spring Warm Up hike: Kilgorie Level II, Loop Hike, Approx 17Km.
Meet at First Line Parking Lot at Km 28.6 Dufferin Hi-Lands Section (Map 20) at 9am.
Here is a chance to get the spring legs stretched out for the upcoming spring and summer challenges you are preparing for.
We will head out through Rock Hill Park. After a bit of road work, we will descend the Kilgorie hill, continue along the main trail, walk a little road right of way, and return via the Kilgorie side trail and up Kilamangorie.
The snow should be gone, but icers might be a good idea. Bring lunch and water.
Contact Carol Foley 519-942-6488 or Bryan Foley bryfo50@yahoo.ca for further info.
Saturday, March 31 - Iroquoia Section End to End Hike #1 of 7 Level II, Hilly/ Moderate Pace - 18.7 Km
Meet at 9:00 am at Km 18.7 (Map 6) Leslie Drive. From Burlington, take the QEW southbound towards Niagara Falls and once over the Skyway Bridge, exit on Centennial Parkway going west towards the escarpment for approx 5 km, then turn left on King St, then right on New Mountain Rd , then right on Leslie Drive (prior to the railway bridge).
We'll shuttle to Km 0.0 Grimsby (parking lot at Community Centre off Elm Street) and hike back, initially climbing the escarpment to the top and hiking along the top half of the escarpment to Km 18.7. Bring lunch and water.
For further information, contact:
Gilles Gagnon 905-333-6527 Bluewater@it-mike.com
Les Babbage 416-763-8854 (evenings). les.babbage@sympatico.ca
Sunday April 1 - President's April Fools Day Tim Horton's Hike Level I, Loop(y) Hike, Approx.10 km.
Meet at the Tim Horton's on Broadway just east of Hwy. 10 (next to the LCBO) at 9:30 am. President Tony Hopkins is pleased to announce that he will again lead his annual pilgrimage to all 5.5 Timmy outlets in Orangeville. Best pit stops on the trail!
For further information, Tony can be contacted at ahopkins@primus.ca
Saturday, April 14 - Iroquoia Section End to End Hike #2 of 7 Level II, Hilly/Moderate Pace - 17.7 km
Meet at 9:00 am Km18.7 (Map 6) Leslie Drive. See driving directions for Hike #1 (March 31).
We'll shuttle to Km 36.4 (east end of Hillcrest Ave. in Hamilton), and walk back taking in Devil's Punch Bowl, Felker's Falls, and the Red Hill Valley.
Bring lunch and water. For further information, contact:
Gilles Gagnon 905-333-6527 Bluewater@it-mike.com
Les Babbage 416-763-8854 (evenings). les.babbage@sympatico.ca
Sunday, April 15 Dufferin Hi-Land, Map 19, Mono Cliffs Loop Hike
Level I/II, Variable terrain/Moderate Pace - 10.3 km
We are out to have a nice hike and enjoy the scenery....!!
Meet at Mono Community Centre Parking lot at 9:30am.
Starting at km 1.0 Dufferin Hi-Land Section we will be hiking up the main
trail to km 6.6 where we take the McCarston Lake Side Trail to meet back up with the main trail to return back to the Community Centre. We will have lunch by McCarston
Lake. Please bring lunch, water, good boots, etc.
Leader: Helen Bailey: (905) 936 1119 (evenings) mailto: helenbailey@dynamichcs.com
Saturday, April 21 - Spring Wild Flowers & Rushing Rapids: Forks of the Credit Level II Loop Hike, Moderate Pace, approx 18km.
Meet at km 19.0 Caledon Section (Map 15) at 9am (at the end of Willoughby Rd.).
Spring flowers should be poking through in this lovely expanse of hardwood forest as we proceed towards the rushing waters of the Credit River. We will feel the rush of the spring run off from the viewing platform at the cataracts, and continue along parallel to the river. We will learn a bit of Ontario's early history as we traverse along Dominion side trail, then take in the Trimble side trail, the Crows Nest side trail, returning via a shortcut on the newly dedicated Dorothy Medhurst Side Trail (formerly Brimstone), in this beautiful piece of the Caledon Section.
Bring lunch and water.
Contact Carol Foley 519-942-6488 or Bryan Foley bryfo50@yahoo.ca for further info.
Saturday, April 21, 9:30 am - Humber Valley Heritage Trail Level I or II, Moderate pace, 15.5 or 8 km.
We will meet at Dick's Dam Park, near downtown Bolton.
From Highway 50 (Queen Street in Bolton), turn west on Hickman Street, then north on Glasgow Road to Dick's Dam park.
We will carpool to the northern terminus of the HVHT on Humber Station Road, at the Caledon Rail Trail.
Persons who wish to hike only 8 km. can easily leave their cars on Castlederg Road during the car shuttle.
This hike is mainly through forest, with stretches along farm fields, for good variety.
Well behaved dogs are most welcome.
Bring lunch and water. You may need to be prepared for some mud.
For information, call Bob Slack at 905-584-2360 or bslack14@yahoo.ca.
Sunday, April 22 - Niagara End to End Hike #1 of 4 Level III car hike, Variable Terrain, 4.5 km/hr pace - 22.9 km
Meet at 8:30 am at Km 22.9 (Map 2) Glendale Ave, St. Catharines.
On this early spring series we should catch the numerous waterfalls at their best and enjoy the emerging spring flowers.
Bring lunch, water, hiking boots. No dogs. No drop out.
For further information contact: Toni Quinn toni.quinn@cogeco.ca
Sunday, April 22 - Palgrave Forest
Level I, Slow to Moderate pace, 2 hours, 5 km. Meet at Palgrave Forest parking lot on west side of Hwy 50, just north of Palgrave, at 10:00 a.m.. Explore the trails of the Conservation Area. Contact: David Francis 905-936-4446 or on day of hike 416 579 5432
Sunday, April 22 - Palgrave Forest
Level I, Slow to Moderate pace, 2 hours, 5 km. Meet at Palgrave Forest parking lot on west side of Hwy 50, just north of Palgrave, at 10:00 a.m.. Explore the trails of the Conservation Area. Contact: David Francis 905-936-4446 or on day of hike 416 579 5432
Saturday, April 28 - Iroquoia Section End to End Hike #3 of 7 Level II, Hilly/Moderate Pace - 18.6 km
Meet at 9:00 am at Km 55 (Map 8) Woodley Lane. From 403 West towards Hamilton, take the Main St West Exit 69A, turn left and continue on Main St West. Then turn right on Coote Dr/King St West (just after the MacMaster University Hospital). Cootes Dr turns into King street in Dundas. Continue through Dundas, and as King St climbs up the escarpment, turn left on Woodley Lane (partway up the hill just before the railway bridge/ signed posted Dundas Valley Golf and Curling Club). Continue to end of Woodley Lane for parking.
We'll shuttle back to Km 36.4 (East end of Hillcrest Ave, Hamilton) and walk back down the escarpment through Dundas Valley Conservation area, taking in Tiffany and Sherman Falls. Bring lunch and water. For further information, contact:
Gilles Gagnon 905-333-6527 Bluewater@it-mike.com
Les Babbage 416-763-8854 (evenings). les.babbage@sympatico.ca
Sunday, April 29 - Niagara End to End Hike #2 of 4
Level III car hike, hilly/Variable Terrain, 4.5 km/hr pace - 23.4 km
Meet at 8:30 am at Km 46.3 (Map 3) Rockaway Community Centre.
We will have views of many waterfalls and will also cross Short Hills Provincial Park.
Bring lunch, water, hiking boots. No dogs. No drop out.
For further information contact: Toni Quinn toni.quinn@cogeco.ca
Saturday, May 5 - Sydenham End to End Hike #1 of 10
Level II, Hilly/Moderate Pace - total 18.9 Km (1st hike of the May 5-6 weekend)
Meet at 10:00 am at Km 18.9 (Map 29) roadside parking on 4th Concession S., just
north of the Bighead River. Take Hwy 10 towards Owen Sound. Approx. 2 km past
Markdale, turn right onto Artemesia-Holland Townline. Continue north for 15.5 km,
turn left onto Grey County Rd 40. Continue for 5.4 km, then turn right on Concession Rd 8. Continue for approx. 4.5 km, passing Holland-Sydenham Townline to roadside
parking at Km 18.9. From there, we'll shuttle to Km 0.0 ( Blantyre) and hike back, passing an old water powered woolen and feed mill in Walters Falls.
Bring lunch and water.For further information, contact:
Gilles Gagnon 905-333-6527 Bluewater@it-mike.com
Rick McCoy 519-829-4143 rickpmccoy@sympatico.ca
Sunday, May 6 - Sydenham End to End Hike #2 of 10
Level II, Hilly/Moderate Pace - total 15.6 Km (2nd hike of the May 5-6 weekend)
Meet at 9:00 am at Km 18.9 (Map 29) roadside parking on 4th Concession S. - just north
of the Bighead River. See driving directions for Hike #1.
From there, we'll shuttle to Km 34.5 (Bognor Marsh) and walk back.
Bring lunch and water.
For further information, contact:
Gilles Gagnon 905-333-6527 Bluewater@it-mike.com
Rick McCoy 519-829-4143 rickpmccoy@sympatico.ca
Sunday, May 6 - Niagara End to End Hike #3 of 4 Level III car hike, hilly, 4.5 km/hr pace - 21.8 km
Meet at 8:30 am at Km 68.1 (Map 4) parking at end of Frost Rd. north of Kinsman Rd.
A scenic hike that undulates along the escarpment, crossing several conservation areas, including spectacular Ball's Falls.
Bring lunch, water, hiking boots. No dogs. No drop out.
For further information contact: Toni Quinn toni.quinn@cogeco.ca
Saturday, May 12 - Iroquoia Section End to End Hike #4 of 7 Level II, Hilly/Moderate Pace - 15.8 km
Meet at 9:00 am at Km 70.8 (Map 9) Great Falls/ Smokey Hollow access trail. Going west on 403 from Burlington, take the Waterdown Rd Exit, turning right on Waterdown Rd. Continue for approx. 5.5 Km to the Great Falls parking lot on the left side of the road (just past Mountain Brow Rd).
We'll shuttle back to Km 55 (Woodley Lane, Dundas) and walk back taking in Borer's Falls, Grindstone Creek Valley, and Great Falls/ Smokey Hollow.
Bring lunch and water. For further information, contact:
Gilles Gagnon 905-333-6527 Bluewater@it-mike.com
Les Babbage 416-763-8854 (evenings). les.babbage@sympatico.ca
Sunday, May 13 - Niagara End to End Hike #4 of 4 Level III car hike, hilly, 4.5 km/hr pace - 20.1 km
Meet at 8:30 am at the access trail to Km 7.3 of Iroquoia section (Map 5) at end of Cline Mountain Rd. We complete the Niagara section today. If anyone who has completed the first 3 hikes wishes to drop out at the end of the Niagara section, a drop-out will be arranged. The main hike will continue into Iroquoia.
Bring lunch, water, hiking boots. No dogs. For further information contact:
Toni Quinn toni.quinn@cogeco.ca
Saturday, May 26 - Iroquoia Section End to End Hike #5 of 7 Level II Hilly/Moderate Pace-16 km
Meet at 9:00 am at Km 70.8 (Map 9) Great Falls/ Smokey Hollow access trail. See driving directions for Hike #4 (May 12).
We'll shuttle to Km 86.8 (small cemetery on Walker's line) and hike back.
Bring lunch and water. For further information, contact:
Gilles Gagnon 905-333-6527 Bluewater@it-mike.com
Les Babbage 416-763-8854 (evenings). les.babbage@sympatico.ca
Sunday, May 27 - Fairy Lake
Level I, Slow to Moderate pace. 2 hours, 5 km. Meet at the Seniors Centre at the intersection of Davis Drive and Main St. in Newmarket, opposite the Tannery and Go Station at 10:00 a.m. Explore the trails around Fairy Lake. Contact: David Francis 905-936-4446 or on day of hike 416 579 5432
Sunday, May 27 - Fairy Lake Level I, Slow to Moderate pace.
2 hours, 5 km. Meet at the Seniors Centre at the intersection of Davis Drive and Main St. in Newmarket, opposite the Tannery and Go Station at 10:00 a.m. Explore the trails around Fairy Lake. Contact: David Francis 905-936-4446 or on day of hike 416 579 5432Saturday,
June 2 - Sydenham End to End Hike #3 of 10
Level II, Hilly/Moderate Pace - total 20.5 km (1st hike of the June 2-3 weekend)
Meet at 10:00 am at Km 55.0 (Map30) roadside parking along the St Vincent-Sydenham Townline at the entrance sign to the Bayview Escarpment Provincial Nature Reserve. Take Hwy 10 towards Owen Sound. In Markdale, turn right on Grey County Rd 12. Continue for approx. 35 km, then turn left on Hwy 26. Continue west on Hwy 26 for approx. 5.5 km, then turn right on St Vincent-Sydenham Townline. Continue for approx. 5 km to our meeting point at Km 55.0.
From there, we'll shuttle back to Km 34.5 (Bognor Marsh) and hike back, generally
following the top of the escarpment back to Km 55.0, with good views through the
Bayview Escarpment Provincial Park.
Bring lunch and water. For further information, contact:
Gilles Gagnon 905-333-6527 Bluewater@it-mike.com
Rick McCoy 519-829-4143 rickpmccoy@sympatico.ca
Sunday, June 3 - Sydenham End to End Hike #4 of 10
Level II, Hilly/Moderate Pace - total 14.0 km (2nd hike of the June 2-3 weekend)
PLEASE NOTE, NO DOGS ARE ALLOWED THROUGH PARTS OF THIS SECTION.
Meet at 9:00 am at Km 55.0 (Map 30) roadside parking along the St Vincent-Sydenham Townline at the entrance signs to the Bayview Escarpment Provincial Nature Reserve. See driving directions for Hike #3.
From there, we'll shuttle to Km 69.0 and hike back. Shortly along the way, we'll take a
quick visit to the Laycock Cave, through a short side trail from the main trail.
Bring lunch and water. For further information, contact:
Gilles Gagnon 905-333-6527 Bluewater@it-mike.com
Rick McCoy 519-829-4143 rickpmccoy@sympatico.ca
Saturday, June 9 - Iroquoia Section End to End Hike #6 of 7
Level II, Hilly/Moderate Pace - 15.5 km
Meet at 9:00 am at Km 102.3 (Map 10) Calcium Pits. From Hwy 401, take Guelph Line exit south. Continue on Guelph Line for approx 7.5 km, then turning right on Derry Rd. Take the next right (Twiss Rd) and continue for approx. 1.5 km to roadside Calcium Pits parking (just around a sharp curve going down the hill).
We'll shuttle to Km 86.8 (small cemetery at Walker's Line/No 2 Sideroad) and hike back. Bring lunch and water.
For further information, contact:
Gilles Gagnon 905-333-6527 Bluewater@it-mike.com
Les Babbage 416-763-8854 (evenings). les.babbage@sympatico.ca
Sunday June 10 - Dufferin Hi-Land 20 Km Challenge
All the hills in Dufferin County have been brought together for your hiking pleasure. The Challenge starts at 9:30 am from the parking lot on the 1st Line East (Km 28.6, Map 20).
From Primrose (Hwy 89 at Hwy 10), take Hwy. 89 east to the 1st Line East and head north for 6 km to the parking lot.
Please register by June 3 with a $10.00 cheque payable to the Dufferin Hi-Land BTC. Send it to 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, June 23 - Iroquoia Section End to End Hike #7 of 7 Level II/Moderate Pace-18.5 km
Meet at 9:00 am at Km 0.8 Toronto Section (Map 11) road side just outside the Hilton Falls Conservation Area. From Hwy 401, take Guelph Line exit north toward Guelph. Shortly thereafter, turn right on Campbellville Rd, and continue for approx. 3.8 km to Hilton Falls Conservation Area on the left.
We'll shuttle to Km. 102.3 (Calcium Pits) and hike back, going across Crawford Lake Conservation Area, through the Nassagaweya Canyon, then to and down Kelso ski hill.
Bring lunch and water. For further information, contact:
Gilles Gagnon 905-333-6527 Bluewater@it-mike.com
Les Babbage 416-763-8854 (evenings). les.babbage@sympatico.ca
Saturday, July 14 - Sydenham End to End Hike #5 of 10
Level II, Hilly/Moderate Pace - total 18.1 km (1st hike of the July 14-15 weekend)
Meet at 10:00 am at Km 69.0 (Map 31) roadside parking on the south side of Sideroad 22. Take Hwy 26 East from Owen Sound, go past the Owen Sound Billy Bishop Airport to 6th Concession N. Turn left on 6th Concession N., then right on Sideroad 22. Continue on Sideroad 22 for approx. 0.75 km to Km 69.0 roadside parking on the south side of the road (from where the trail heads northward). From there, we'll shuttle to Km 87.1 (Centennial Tower West side Hwy 6/10 on top of the hill overlooking Owen Sound) and walk back.
Bring lunch and water. For further information, contact:
Gilles Gagnon 905-333-6527 Bluewater@it-mike.com
Rick McCoy 519-829-4143 rickpmccoy@sympatico.ca
Sunday, July 15 - Sydenham End to End Hike #6 of 10
Level II, Hilly/Moderate Pace - total 15.9 km (2nd hike of the July 14-15 weekend)
Meet at 9:00 am at Km 103 (Map 31-Grey Bruce Tourist Information Office- Enter from Hwy 6, just north of the junction of Hwy 6 and 21)
We'll shuttle back to km 87.1 (Centennial Tower- West side Hwy 6/10 on top of hill
overlooking Owen Sound) and walk back, taking in views of the town, Sydenham River
Valley and Inglis Falls. Bring lunch and water. For further information, contact:
Gilles Gagnon 905-333-6527 Bluewater@it-mike.com
Rick McCoy 519-829-4143 rickpmccoy@sympatico.ca
Tuesday Hike Schedules
Ralph Tremills 519-941-8843 - Glenys Williams 519-925-5406
James Griffin 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.
February 7, 2012 9:30 am Dufferin Hi-Land Section Level 1, 4.8 km
Annual Black Bank Challenge. We will hike from Centre Rd, Km 44.8 to Dufferin Rd 21, km47.1 and back Meet at Superburger, Hwy 10 and 89 at 9:30 am or Centre Rd, km 44.8 at 10 am Map 21
February 14, 2012 9:30 am Dufferin Hi-Land Section Level 1 approx. 6 km
We will hike some loops in Mono Cliffs Prov. Park Meet at 25th Side Rd. and 2nd Line East Map 19, ed 26
Challenge Hikes:
Dufferin Hi-Land Winter Badge Hikes
Saturday, January 14th - Dufferin Hi-Land Winter Badge, Hike 2 Dufferin Hi-Land, Map 21, Black Bank, Level II Loop Hike. 8 km. Moderate pace, Hilly terrain.
Depart 9:30 am from Prince of Wales Rd. (near km 44.6)
Take Hwy. 124 north from Shelburne for 15 km and turn right on
Reg. Rd. 21. Head east for 4 km and then right on Prince of Wales Rd. The
meeting place is 1 km ahead.
Hike 2 of the Winter E-2-E series. This hike will take us to Black Bank and
back.
Contact: Rick McCoy (519) 829-4143 evenings or rickpmccoy@sympatico.ca
Saturday February 4 - Full Moon/Dufferin Hi-Land Winter Badge Hike 3 Dufferin Hi-Land, Map 20, Boyne Valley Springs, Level I or II
Hike departs at 6:30 pm sharp from 2nd Line EHS, 100 metres north of Sideroad 8 (km 23.9), where the trail enters the woods to the east of 2nd line.
2 Hikes to choose from, both offering a beautiful view of the Boyne Valley and lovely rolling hills:
Level I: Shorter hike approx. 3.5 km,1 hour. Main trail and part of Oliver Creek Side Trail
Level II: Longer hike approx. 6 km, 2 hours. Combines main trail and all of the Oliver Creek Side Trail, through Walkers Woods and Boyne Valley Springs, offering some forested areas and open spaces lit by the full moon.
Bring snowshoes, headlamps, and dress warm.
Contact: Bryan or Carol Foley: bryfo50@yahoo.ca or 519-942-6488
Saturday, February 11th- Dufferin Hi-Land Winter Badge, Hike 4 Dufferin Hi-Land, Map 20, Boyne Valley, Level II, Snowshoe hike.
Depart 9:30 from the intersection of 8th Sideroad and 2nd Line (km 23.9).
Take Hwy.89 east from Hwy. 10 for 2 km and turn left on the 1st Line East
and go north for 4 km to the 8th Sideroad. Turn right and park at the
intersection with 2nd Line.
Hike 4 of the Winter Badge series. Today's hike will cover a portion of the
20 km Challenge route.
Contact: Rick McCoy (519) 829-4143 evenings or rickpmccoy@sympatico.ca
Sunday June 10 - Dufferin Hi-Land 20 Km Challenge
All the hills in Dufferin County have been brought together for your hiking pleasure. The Challenge starts at 9:30 am from the parking lot on the 1st Line East (Km 28.6, Map 20).
From Primrose (Hwy 89 at Hwy 10), take Hwy. 89 east to the 1st Line East and head north for 6 km to the parking lot.
Please register by June 3 with a $10.00 cheque payable to the Dufferin Hi-Land BTC. Send it to 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
Sydenham Club End-to-End 2012
May 12 & 13, June 16 & 17, September 8 & 9, and October 13 & 14.
To commemorate Sydenham BTC’s 50th Anniversary, we are pleased to offer an End-to-End hike in the spring and autumn of 2012. We will spread this hike over four weekends, two days each, on these dates: May 12 & 13, June 16 & 17, September 8 & 9, and October 13 & 14. With a total trail length of 170.1 kilometres, each hike will average 21 Km.
All hikes will begin at 8:00 AM at predetermined locations. Sydenham BTC volunteers will serve as hike leaders and sweeps for all hikes.
Daily hikes can be completed at each individual hiker's pace, but it is expected that participants will complete each day's distance by a mutually agreed time.
This promises to be a vigorous, interesting, scenic and satisfying series of hikes.
Hikes will take place regardless of weather.
A detailed weekend-by-weekend itinerary and information about the registration process and fees will be available at a later date.
Please send an email message to indicate your interest in this event or make further inquiries to Doug at: cummingdl@sympatico.ca