Tuesday August 10: Toronto Section, Speyside, Map 12
A moderate level there and back hike of 10km at a medium pace on flat and rocky terrain. No drop-outs. Hiking boots required and bring water and a snack. Hike is suitable for new hikers and families . No dogs please.
Depart: 9:00 a.m. Parking at end of 17 Sideroad
Directions: Take 401 to Reg Rd 25 (Exit 320) and go north of Speyside. Turn east on 17 Sideroad to parking on south side.
C ome for a short hike to explore through the newly acquired Speyside Sanctuary and the new Canada Goose Side Trail. Then join us for lunch at Mill St Crossing in Acton .
Leader: Barb Euler 416- 695-1838 before 10:00pm bjeuler@rogers.com
Assistant: John Grandy
Tuesday August 17: Toronto Section, Terra Cotta, Map 14
An easy level 8 km loop hike on flat terrain at an easy to moderate pace.
Hiking boots suggested and bring water and a snack. No dogs please.
Depart : 9:30 a.m. from the Terra Cotta Conservation parking lot.
Please note the start time 9:30 a.m.
Directions : Enter the Terra Cotta Conservation area from Winston Churchill Blvd.
1 km north of Terra Cotta. Terra Cotta is north of Georgetown .
W e will hike the pretty Terra Cotta area and go to the Terra Cotta Inn afterwards for refreshments.
Leader: Roger Broadwell 905-702-0834 before 9:00 pm ropatx2@sympatico.ca
Tuesday August 24, Oak Ridges Trail
An easy level 10 km shuttle hike, at a medium pace on flat terrain, suitable for new hikers . Bring water and snack and hiking boots are recommended.
Depart : 9:00 a.m. at the corner of the 7 th Concession King and the 16 th Sideroad.
Directions: From Nobleton drive east on King Road (County Road 11) approximately 4.5 km. to the 7th Concession, turn left (north) and follow the 7th Concession to the 16th Sideroad (SR)
Alternatively, drive west from Hwy. 400 approximately 3 kilometers to the 7th Concession and turn right (north) on 16 th SR
We will hike from the Bathurst exit back to the 7 th Concession of King, with a short snack stop at Mary's Lake en route. We will have lunch at Sheena's Kitchen in Schomberg following the hike.
Tuesday Aug 31: Caledon Section, Forks of the Credit, Map 14
A moderate 10 km loop hike at medium pace on variable terrain with no drop-outs.
Depart: 9:00 a.m. from the roadside parking on the Forks of the Credit at Dominion St .
Directions: Forks of the Credit runs west from Hwy 10, south of Caledon Village and north of Brampton .
We will hike the Trimble Side Trail, through Belfountain Conservation Area to Caledon Mountain Rd to the Ring Kiln Side trail and back to the cars.
Leader: Marilyn Ross 905-453-2254 before 9:00 pm marilynaross@yahoo.com
Tuesday September 7: Caledon Section
Caledon , Map 15/16 End to End hike #3
A easy to moderate level 12.6 km, car shuttle hike at a medium pace on
mostly flat terrain.
Depart : 9:30 am from km 35.1 Finnerty Sideroad and Innis Lake Rd.
Directions: Finnerty Sideroad is south of Hwy 9 running east off Airport Rd.
Go east until you reach Innis Lake Rd. (1.5km).
We will car shuttle to km 22.5 on Escarpment SR about midway between Hwy 10 and Kennedy Rd and then hike back to the cars.
Leader: Albert McMaster. dnmcmaster@sympatico.ca
519-942-8624 before 9:00pm
Tuesday September 14: Beaver Valley Section
Flesherton, Map 25
A moderate level 11.0 km loop hike on very rocky terrain at a medium pace.
Depart: 9:30 am from small off-road parking area on edge of 9 th Sideroad at km 33.2
Parking spot is about 300 metres on the right.
Directions: From Flesherton, drive NE on Highway 4 about 4km then turn left (north),on Hwy 13. Drive about 8km to the Artemisia-Euphrasia Townline road on the right: it is signposted to Duncan . Take this road for 2km then turn left on 3 rd Line A.
After about 5km, the road bends sharply to the right & goes through the hamlet of Duncan . Cross over the Blue Mountains – Euphrasia Townline here and you are now on the 9 th Sideroad.
Hike will pass through Duncan Crevice Caves Nature Reserve and Metcalfe Rock on both the Main Trail and the Chuck Grant Side Trail . Refreshments afterwards.
Leader: Susan Atkinson susanatkinson19@sympatico.ca
Tuesday September 21: Caledon Section
This date has been set aside for a work party .
A fun easy work party with light tasks and minimal hiking.
Depart: 9:30 am from location yet to be determined.
Plan B : If there isn't any trail maintenance to be done at that time
then there will be a hike in the Glen Haffy, Map 17
A moderate level 11km loop hike on variable terrain at a medium pace.
Depart: 9:30am from parking area on the corner of Coolihans SR(km38.7)
Directions: Coolihans SR is south of Hwy 9 running east from Airport Rd.
We will hike through the Glen Haffy Conservation area on the Main Trail
And loop back on the Glen Haffy Side Trail to the cars. Refreshments afterwards.
Leader: Marilyn Ross marilynaross@yahoo.com 905-453-2254 before 9:00pm
Tuesday Sept 28: Caledon Section
Hockley Valley , Map 18/19
End to End Hike #6
A moderate level 11km car shuttle hike on variable/hilly terrain at a medium pace.
Depart: 9:30 am from the Mono Community Centre.
Directions: From Hwy 10 north of Orangeville, take County Rd 8 east to
Mono Centre.
We will car shuttle to km 60.4 Hockley Rd parking lot east of 2 nd line EHS.
We will then hike north through beautiful Hockley Valley to the cars.
Leader: Roger Broadwell ropatx2@sympatico.ca
Back-up : Marilyn Ross
Tuesday October 5: Caledon Section
Hockley Valley , Map 18
A moderate to strenuous 12km loop hike at a medium pace
on hilly/variable terrain.
Depart: 9:30 am from parking lot on north side of Hockley
Rd. about .25km east of 2 nd line EHS.
Directions: From Hwy 10 go east onto Hockley Valley Rd. to
Parking lot is on north side of road .25km east of 2 nd line EHS.
Hockley Valley Rd is north of Orangeville.
Hike will be combination of main and side trails.
Leader : Jim Garrow jbgarrow@yahoo.ca
519-941-1182 during the daytime.
Tuesday October 12: Guelph
A moderate level 12 km level loop hike at a medium pace on mostly flat terrain.
Depart: 9:30am from “The Boathouse” on Gordon St , Guelph .
Directions: The Boathouse is on the left beside the bridge on Gordon St just south of Wellington (Hwy 124).
We will explore this pretty area of Guelph .
Leader: Barbara Forster bcmforster@sympatico.ca
519-836-7249 before 9:00pm
CALEDON FALL B&B HIKES OCTOBER 12 and 13, 2010 On the Bayview Escarpment Provincial Nature Reserve and in the Walters Falls Management Area Tuesday October 12, 2010 Map 30 [Ed. 25] Bayview Escarpment 12.1 kms. at a medium pace with some elevations. We will hike south on the Main Trail through the Bayview Escarpment Provincial Nature Reserve from km 55.0, then join the River Kwai Side Trail back to the start point. Lunch stop along the way. Arrive at 9:15 at the parking area at km 55.0 on the St. Vincent-Sydenham Townline to depart at 9:30 To get there, take Highway 26 to the St. Vincent-Sydenham Townline [approximately 1.3 kms. east of Woodford] and drive NORTH to the parking area. [Afterwards, we will offer to lead a short hike on the Crevice Springs Side Trail, at Woodford; it is a short and easy 1 km. loop, but very interesting side trail. It is optional.]
Wednesday October 13, 2010 Map 29 [Ed. 25] Walters Falls Area 9.4 kms. at a medium pace with some elevations. We will do a loop hike from km 14.4, join the Walters Creek Side Trail, join the Main Trail to km 8.2 and then loop back through Walters Falls to the start. There will be only a short snack stop en route. Arrive at 8.45 at the parking at km 14.4 on Second Concession South [County Road 29] to depart at 9:00 To get there, take Highway 26 to Woodford and turn SOUTH on County Road 18; take the right turn and continue on County Road 18 for approximately 1.3 kms. to County Road 29, then turn SOUTH on County Road 29, through Bognor, to the parking area. Note: we suggest you have a good map with you to follow the driving information to the meeting points. From Owen Sound or Meaford, driving time to both days' meet points is about 30 minutes. Leaders for both hikes: Dave Platt 905-859-4704 iluvsaba@sympatico.ca and Ray Matsalla 905-727-6168 raym@primus.ca . Attendance must be confirmed to Ray for one or both days hiking and Tuesday Evening Dinner by October 1, 2010 or sooner. Special Note: For B&B accommodations in the area, we suggest you check the Internet, including the BTC website, http://brucetrail.org/pages/accommodations/sydenham . Ask the B&B if they provide lunches, or bring your own lunch. Our plan for Tuesday evening is to have dinner together at a local restaurant (Dave or Ray will provide details at a later date). |
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Tuesday October 19: Blue Mountain Section Nottawasaga Bluffs, Map 22
A moderate 13.5 km car shuttle hike at a medium to slow pace, on flat terrain with some rough sections. There is a drop-out at 8km.
Depart : 9:30 am from parking lot on 15/16 Sideroad Nottawasaga at km 20.9 of map 22
Directions: From Hwy 89 near Shelburne go north on Regional Road 124. Shortly after the right angle turn in Singhampton turn right onto Milltown road, left onto Ewing road, left onto 17/18 Sideroad which becomes Concession 10 and then 15/16 Sideroad.
Bring Bruce Trail membership card for free use of the parking lot.
We will hike the ‘keyhole' area and see spectacular views from the bluffs.
Refreshments afterwards at Mylar and Loreta's Restaurant in Singhampton .
Leader: Phil Kidston pckidston@gmail.com , 519-843-3704 (after Thanksgiving)
Tuesday October 26: Caledon Section
Glen Haffy, Maps 17/18
End to End Hike #4
A moderate level 12.8 km car shuttle hike on variable terrain
at a medium pace. No drop outs.
Depart : 9:30 am from km 35.1 Finnerty Sideroad and Innis Lake Rd.
Directions : Go south on Airport Rd from Hwy 9 to Finnerty Sideroad and
go east to Innis Lake Rd.
We will car shuttle to km 47.9 on 5 th sideroad east of Airport Rd. and hike
back to the cars.
Leader : Ray Matsalla raym@primus.ca 905-727-6168 before 9:00pm
: Adele Matsalla
Tuesday November 2: Dufferin Hi-Land
Mono Cliffs, Map 19
Moderate, 10 km, hilly terrain at medium pace. A loop hike with no dropouts.
Depart: 9:30 a.m. Mono Community Centre, parking lot.
Directions: Take Hwy 10 north to Dufferin Road 8, about 10 km north of Orangeville. Follow Road 8 to Mono Centre. Park on the gravel area of the Community Centre parking lot.
A scenic hike around the loops of the Mono Cliffs Provincial Park.
Leader: Hamish Duthie 905-877-2341 evenings, or hduthie2@amtelecom.net
Tuesday November 9: Toronto Section
Scottsdale Farm, Map 13
A moderate level 9 or 13 km loop hike on rocky/variable
terrain, at a medium pace.
Depart: 9:30 am from parking lot at Scottsdale Farm.
Directions: The entrance to the farm is from Trafalgar Rd about 1 km north of where it separates from Hwy 7.
Leader: Barb Euler bjeuler@rogers.com
416-695-1838 before 10:00pm
Tuesday November 16: Caledon Section
Creditview Area, Map 14
A moderate 11 km car shuttle hike at a medium pace, on relatively easy terrain. Dogs on leash welcome.
Depart: Meet at 9.15 am to car shuttle at 9.30 sharp at the bend in the road on Creditview Road north of Cheltenham and south of Olde Baseline Road.
Directions: From Hwy 10, go west along Olde Baseline to Creditview and go south the parking area on left. Or from Hwy 10 go west on King St and go north on Creditview to parking area on right.
Afterwards, we will go to Wings Restaurant at the Brampton Flying Club.
Leader: Dave Platt Iluvsaba@sympatico.ca
Back-up: Marilyn Ross marilynaross@yahoo.com
Tuesday November 23: Dufferin Hi-Land Section
Boyne Valley , Map 20
A moderate 14 km car shuttle hike with lots of ups and downs. No dogs please.
Depart : 9:30 a.m. from parking area, approximately 1 km north of Primrose on County Road 19.
Directions: From the east, Highway 89 to Primrose. From the south and west, Highway 10 to Primrose. County Road 19 goes north from Primrose. We will car shuttle to km 27.0 on the 1st Line E, 1/2 km south of the 10th Sideroad/ County Road 17.
We will hike south through the BTC-managed Mulmur Hills property, into the Boyne Valley Provincial Park, over Murphy's Pinnacle and finish off with some of the Primrose Loop.
Leader: Dave Hull 519-821-9972 dchull@rogers.com
Tuesday November 30: Copeland Forest
Ganaraska Trail
Easy to moderate level, approx. 13 km, there and back hike with some loops at a medium pace. There is fairly flat terrain with some hilly sections.
Depart: 9:30 a.m. in the parking lot at the north entrance to the Copeland Forest , off Ingram Road .
Directions: North on Hwy 400 to exit 121. Drive south on Hwy 93 for a very short distance. Then, turn left (east) on Ingram Rd. for about 5 km to the forest entrance on the right. There is a small parking lot just inside the Copeland Forest . If it is full, you can park on Ingram Rd. and walk in.
We will do a hike in the Copeland Forest which is one of the largest forests in southern Ontario.
Leader: Vic Davis 905-895-3944 before 9:00pm vic.davis@sympatico.ca
Back-up: Art Craig 905-895-8713 before 9:00 pm
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