| The Caledon Hills Bruce Trail Club welcomes the public, and in particular new hikers, on the following hikes. Our hike leaders are all volunteers.
Please bring an adequate amount of food and water. It is recommended that you wear comfortable hiking boots or sturdy walking shoes. ‘Layer’ clothing, as the weather could change throughout the day. For example, wear a sweater and a light jacket rather than one heavy jacket.
If you have to carry an epi pen or other medical device, make sure someone knows about it. Mark your pack or jacket somehow to show where it is kept.
Note about pace: “Slow” is less than 3 km/hr, and “Medium” is 3 – 4 km/hr.
Plan to arrive at the meeting spot at least 15 minutes before the indicated departure time. To obtain further information, telephone the hike leader. The hikes are free.
SUNDAY APRIL 27: Iroquois – Kelso , Map 11.
J-Walk. Leisurely, 10km, 3.5 hours. Hilly terrain with rocky sections. Medium pace. A shuttle hike with no dropouts. Beginners welcome. Hiking boots required. No dogs please. Refreshments afterwards.
Depart: 10:00 a.m. Kelso Conservation Area, km 128.5 Map 11 Directions: Take 401 West and exit at Regional Rd. 25 north (exit 320). Go 2 km, then left at Campbellville Rd (traffic lights) for 2 km to Tremaine Rd. Turn left 500 m. to Kelso Rd. follow straight in to parking . Bring BTC membership card. [Note: no entry to Kelso CA from Appleby Line (Fifth Line).]
We will hike on main and side trails short cuts from Crawford Lake to dramatic views from Kelso Park.
Leaders: Judy Leeney judy.leeney@sympatico.ca
Jean Kerins jeankerins@yahoo.ca
SUNDAY MARCH 16: Tracing the Trail Through Caledon Hills and a Bit More Moderate, 8.5km, 2.5 hours. Variable terrain with flat sections. Medium pace. A shuttle hike with no dropouts. Beginners welcome. Hiking boots suggested.
Depart: 1:30 p.m. Escarpment Side Road, 2 km west of Airport Rd.
We will hike through the pedestrian tunnel under Highway # 10. Excellent, long views from Escarpment Sideroad area.
Leaders: Janice McClelland and Don Blok 519-833-7261or email jmcclelland@cep.ca
SUNDAY MARCH 30: Tracing the Trail Through Caledon Hills and a Bit More. Moderate, 8.9 km, 3 hours. Variable terrain with hilly sections. Medium pace. A shuttle hike with an optional dropout after 5.3 km. Please contact the hike leader in advance if you wish to use the drop out option. Beginners welcome. Hiking boots suggested.
Depart: 1:30 p.m. Coolihans Side Road, 1.5 km east of Airport Rd.
Some road walking, balanced by hiking through wooded sections. We'll watch for signs of Spring!
Leaders: Janice McClelland and Don Blok 519-833-7261or email jmcclelland@cep.ca
SUNDAY APRIL 20: Caledon Hills - Palgrave Forest.
Leisurely, 5-6 km, 2.5 hours. Variable terrain. Slow pace. A loop hike with no dropouts. Beginners and families welcome. No dogs please.
Depart: 9:30 a.m. Parking lot adjacent to Palgrave Mill Pond. Highway 50 - 12 km north of Bolton or 4 km south of Hwy 9. The parking lot is on the east side of the highway just north of Palgrave.
A loop hike in the Palgrave Forest.
Leader: Gary Hall 905-880-4037 or e-mail garyhall@rogers.com.
SATURDAY APRIL 26: Caledon, Palgrave Side Trail.
Moderate, 11.5 km, 4.5 hours. Variable terrain. Medium pace. No dropout point. Hiking boots suggested.
Depart: 9:30 a.m. Parking lot adjacent to Palgrave Mill Pond.
Highway 50 - 12 km north of Bolton or 4 km south of Hwy 9. The parking lot is on the east side of the highway just north of Palgrave.
We shall carpool to Coolihans Sideroad, then hike south on the main trail and east on the Palgrave Side Trail to Hwy 50.
Leaders: Bob and Gail Douglas
SUNDAY APRIL 27: Iroquois – Kelso.
Leisurely, 10km, 3.5 hours. Hilly terrain with rocky sections. Medium pace. A shuttle hike with no dropouts. Beginners welcome. Hiking boots required. No dogs please. Refreshments afterwards.
Depart: 10:00 a.m. Kelso Conservation Area: Take 401 West and exit at Regional Rd. 25 north (exit 320). Go 2 km, then left at Campbellville Rd (traffic lights) for 2 km to Tremaine Rd. Turn left 500 m. to Kelso Rd. follow straight in to parking . Bring BTC membership card.
We will hike on main and side trails short cuts from Crawford Lake to dramatic views from Kelso Park.
Leaders: Judy Leeney email judy.leeney@sympatico.ca
Jean Kerins email jeankerins@yahoo.ca
SATURDAY MAY 10: Halton Hills - Speyside.
Leisurely, 8 km, 3 hours. Variable terrain with rocky sections. Medium pace. A loop hike with no dropouts. Beginners welcome. Hiking boots required. No dogs please. Refreshments afterwards.
Depart: 10:00 a.m. From Hwy 401, go north on Hwy 25 (exit 320) for 9 km, then left at 15 Sideroad, 200m to parking.
This will be a loop hike starting from the Toronto Club's new "Pear Tree" parking lot in Speyside. We will follow the main trail south, then go north on Hilton Falls and Vanderleck side trials to 15 Sideroad and back to the parking lot.
Leaders: Judy Leeney email judy.leeney@sympatico.ca
Jean Kerins email jeankerins@yahoo.ca
SATURDAY MAY 24: Dufferin Hi-Land.
Leisurely, 8-10 km, 3 hours. Variable terrain. A medium pace loop hike with no drop out point. Beginners welcome, hiking boots suggested, no dogs please. Pub stop after the hike.
Depart: 10:00 a.m. from Mono Community Centre. Take Hwy 10 north to Orangeville, then north for 10km to Camilla. Turn right and follow Dufferin Rd. 8, east for 4 km then north for 2 km, to the parking lot at the Mono Community Centre. Park in the gravel overflow parking area to the south of the community centre.
This is a loop hike through Mono Cliffs Provincial Park. Afterwards we will go to a local restaurant for lunch.
Leaders: Jean Kerins jeankerins@yahoo.ca
Judy Leeney judy.leeney@sympatico.ca
SUNDAY MAY 25: Forks of the Credit.
Moderate, 11-13 km, 4-5 hours, slow to medium pace. Variable terrain with some steep hills. Families welcome, hiking boots suggested, no dogs please. If the weather is warm, this hike might feel strenuous because of some steep hills. Bring lunch and lots of water.
Depart: 10:00 a.m. Forks of the Credit Road near Dominion Street. From Hwy 10, go west on Forks of the Credit Road for about 4.5 km.
A loop hike in Forks of the Credit Provincial Park with some historical sites to see and talk about. We shall likely include the new Limekiln Side Trail. You will get lots of exercise.
Leaders: Vic Davis 905-895-3944
vic.davis@sympatico.ca
Albert McMaster (519) 942-8624
SUNDAY JUNE 8: Silver Creek Conservation Area.
Moderate, 13.7 km, 4.5 hours. Variable terrain. Medium pace. A loop hike with no dropouts. Hiking boots suggested. No dogs please.
Depart: 9:30 a.m. Scottsdale Farm Parking Lot. Directions: Highway 7 west of Georgetown, then north for 2 km. on Trafalgar Road. Scottsdale Farm is on East side of Trafalgar Road. Follow driveway to parking lot.
A loop hike through Silver Creek C.A.
Leader: Gary Hall 905-880-4037 or email garyhall@rogers.com.
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