The Tuesday Hikers have been active in the spring and fall since the early 1990s. Now there are Tuesday hikes year round. As the name suggests, we meet at various locations on Tuesdays. The Tuesday Hikers have neither speed nor distance as their objective. Most of the hikes are under 12 km in length and the pace is around 3 km/hour. We enjoy exercise, fresh air, conversation and the scenery. We frequently enjoy an optional refreshment stop after the hike.

There is a voluntary collection of a loonie or toonie at each hike which is sent to the Bruce Trail Conservancy to support the Trail.

Details of the Tuesday hikes are published in the quarterly newsletter, the Caledon Comment, available to members, and are on this website. Weekly reminders are also sent by way of a email list. To have your name put on the Tuesday Hikers email list, or to receive further information, contact info@caledonbrucetrail.org .

We welcome new hikers in the hope that if they enjoy their outings on the Trail, they will become members of the Caledon Hills Bruce Trail Club.

What's a Tuesday Hiker? By Joan Richard

When I first joined the Caledon Club about a two years ago, I started to hear stories about the Tuesday hiking program that had existed for quite a few years. One of the features of the Tuesday hikers was their collection each week for a donation to the Bruce Trail Conservancy. For their generosity, and for their longevity, the Tuesday hikers were awarded the Isabel East Award last June by the Caledon Club. But there's more. Rather than a group resting on its laurels for successful hikes and fundraising in the past, the Tuesday group has forged on to new adventures, seeking out new members and new trails. This September the group could be found in the Beaver Valley, where about 20 stalwart hikers explored the Duncan Crevice Caves Provincial Nature Reserve and Metcalfe Crevice. They even had the excitement of quickly and quietly walking through a field containing a bull and many loudly mooing cows. Fortunately, the bull was pretending not to notice us. Another day, in spite of the best efforts of the Tuesday coordinator, Marilyn Ross and the leader of the day, Roger Broadwell, to encourage people to postpone, 14 hikers set out on a piece of the end-to-end in a drizzle, which turned to a deluge, and it basically rained all day. The only other hikers we saw out that day was an even larger group from the Dufferin Hi-Lands Club. It was a very wet but still cheerful bunch who gratefully arrived at their cars. My boots took days to dry. So if you are looking for a weekday hike, you will find a welcome with the Tuesday group. Although they have been around for a long time, they are open to new ideas, new members and new adventures. Take a look at the schedule and consider coming out.

Tuesday Nov 29: Dufferin Section

Mono Centre, Maps 19 & 20, End to End Hike Repeat

A moderate level car shuttle hike, 12 km on variable terrain

at a medium pace. No drop-outs. Bring water and lunch.

Hiking boots required and no dogs please.

Depart : 9:30 am from Mono Centre parking lot.

Directions : Take Hwy 10 to Camilla north of Orangeville.

Go east on Mono Centre Rd (County Rd 8) to 2 nd line EHS.

Go north to Mono Centre parking lot on east side of road.

We will car shuttle to Km 13.3 and hike back through this scenic

area to the cars . Refreshments afterwards .

Leader: Albert McMaster dnmcmaster@bell.net

Tuesday Dec 6: Toronto Section
Limehouse Conservation Area, Speyside, Map 12
An easy 9 km hike of two loops (about 3 hrs) in the Limehouse area at a medium pace on mostly level terrain. Hiking boots and icers recommended, or snowshoes if warranted by snow conditions. No dogs please. Bring water and snack.
Depart: 9:30 a.m. from the baseball diamond parking lot on the Fifth Line of Halton Hills just southeast of Limehouse.
Directions: Follow Trafalgar Road north of Georgetown and turn left (west) on 22 Sideroad to the Fifth Line. Turn left across the Railway Bridge and head about ¼ km southeast to the parking area on the east side.
We will take the Limehouse Access Trail to the Main Trail (km 20.5) then take the Black Creek Side Trail to Limehouse village. We will walk through the historic village then complete another loop north of the village before returning to the start via the Main Trail and the “Hole in the Wall”. We will take time to look at the lime kilns. If the trail is too icy we can bypass the “Hole in the Wall”.
Leader: Hamish Duthie:  hduthie@uwaterloo.ca

Tuesday, December 13: Caledon Section

Palgrave Side Trail, Map 17

A 10 km. hike on variable terrain, at a medium pace. No drop-outs. Hiking boots suggested. Bring water and snack.

We will hike a short distance on the Main Trail and then on to the Palgrave Side Trail, down to Duffy’s Lane; short ‘snack stop’ only enroute; afterwards, for those who wish, adjourn to the ‘Black Bull’ pub in Bolton.
Meet: at 9.15 at the ‘west Palgrave parking lot off Duffy’s Lane and at 9.30 ‘car shuttle’ to Coolihans Side Road.
Directions: Hwy. 50, exit on to Patterson Side Road [just south of the village of Palgrave] and turn right on to Duffy’s Lane and proceed to the parking area on the right hand side of the road.
Leaders: Dave Platt  905 859 4704
iluvsaba@sympatico.ca
Ray Matsalla raym@primus.ca

Tuesday, December 20: Caledon Section
Albion Hills
A 9 km car shuttle (3hr) hike on flat terrain at a medium pace.
No drop-out possible.
Hike suitable for new hikers. Hiking boots suggested as well
as icers. No dogs please. Bring water and snack.
Depart: 10:00 a.m. Royal Ambassador Event Centre parking lot
Directions: 4.3 km north of King Rd on Innis Lake Rd
We will shuttle to Duffy's Lane and Old Church Road, then walk through part of Albion Hills CA to The Caledon Trailway which we will follow back to our starting place for a leisurely lunch at the elegant Consulate Dining Lounge overlooking Innis Lake. Please let me know by Sunday night if you will be staying for lunch.
Leader: Barb Euler  bjeuler@rogers.com

Tuesday, January 3: Happy New Year hike!

Humber Trails Reforestation Area in King Township

An easy 7 km. loop hike along the East Humber River, with no hills,

at a medium pace. No drop-outs. Hiking boots suggested. Bring water and snack.
Meet: 9:45 a.m. at the entrance, by the bridge, on Mill Road,
Directions: about .5 km south of King Road, which is 3 km. east of Nobleton
and 4 km west of Hwy 400
We will meander through the area, with only a short snack stop enroute and then after for those who wish, adjourn to the Black Bull pub in Bolton to warm up, have lunch and reminisce our past holiday festivities!
Leader:Dave Platt iluvsaba@sympatico.ca

Tuesday, January 10: Caledon Section
Alton Area, Map 15 
Moderate level loop hike of 10-12 km on variable terrain,  
at a medium pace. Dropouts possible at half way. Bring water and lunch. 
Hiking boots required and bring icers &/or snowshoes as they may be required. 
No dogs please. Refreshments afterwards.
Depart: 9:30 a.m. from the Alton Library and park on Station St. Alton.
Directions: Alton is south of Orangeville on Hwy 136. 
Station St is off Main St
Leader: Albert McMaster dnmcmaster@bell.net

Tuesday, January 17: Toronto Section
Scotsdale Farm, Map 13.
An easy loop hike of 10 km (about 3 hrs) at a medium pace on variable terrain. Hiking boots and icers recommended, but take snowshoes if snow conditions are suitable. No dogs. Bring a drink and snacks.
Depart: 9:30 a.m. from the Scotsdale Farm parking area.
Directions:  The entrance to Scotsdale Farm is 1 1/2 km north on Trafalgar Rd from Hwy 7 (passing the hamlet of Silver Creek) and on the east side of Trafalgar Road. Follow the gravel road to the parking area.
The hike will start at Scotsdale Farm then proceed to include the Bennett Heritage side trail, passing the beautiful Snow's creek and Silver creek, taking us back through forested escarpment territory on the main Bruce Trail. In total it will be approx 10 km and if conditions are good we can do the Great Esker side trail adding another 3.8 km to the total.  Take hiking boots + icers, but if we get snow be prepared for snowshoes.
Leader: Hamish Duthie: hduthie2@amtelecom.net

Tuesday, January 24: Burlington
An easy to moderate 8km there and back hike (2hr) on flat terrain at a medium pace.
No drop-outs possible. Hike is suitable for families and new hikers. Hiking boots suggested as well as icers. Bring water and snack.
Depart: 10:00 a.m. Spencer Smith Park (parking fee)
Directions: Lakeshore  Rd west of Brant St at Maple Ave.
A walk along the Waterfront Trail. Nice views over the lake. We will visit the Discovery Centre. Lunch is at the Pepperwood Bistro.
Leader: Barbara Euler  bjeuler@rogers.com

Tuesday, January 31: Caledon Section
Forks of the Credit, Map 14
Moderate level loop hike of 12 km at a medium pace 
on variable terrain. Bring water and lunch. Hiking boots are
required and bring icers &/or snowshoes as they may be required.
No dogs please.  Refreshments afterwards.
Depart: 9:30 a.m. Dominion St and Forks of the Credit Rd. 
where there is road side parking.
Directions: Forks of the Credit Rd runs west from Hwy 10 south 
of Caledon Village and Orangeville, north of Brampton.
Leader: Albert McMaster dnmcmaster@bell.net

Tuesday, February 7: Caledon Section
Alton Area, Map 15 
Moderate level loop hike of 10-12 km on variable terrain,  
at a medium pace. Dropouts possible at half way. Bring water and lunch. 
Hiking boots required and bring icers &/or snowshoes as they may be required. 
No dogs please. Refreshments afterwards.
Depart: 9:30 a.m. from the Alton Library and park on Station St. Alton.
Directions: Alton is south of Orangeville on Hwy 136. 
Station St is off Main St
Leader: Albert McMaster  dnmcmaster@bell.net

Tuesday, February 14: Caledon Section
Forks of the Credit, Map 14
Moderate level loop hike of 12 km at a medium pace 
on variable terrain. Bring water and lunch. Hiking boots are
required and bring icers &/or snowshoes as they may be required.
No dogs please.  Refreshments afterwards.
Depart: 9:30 a.m. Dominion St and Forks of the Credit Rd. 
where there is road side parking.
Directions: Forks of the Credit Rd runs west from Hwy 10 south 
of Caledon Village and Orangeville, north of Brampton.
Leader: Albert McMaster dnmcmaster@bell.net

Tuesday, February 21: Toronto Section
Limehouse, Map 12
A moderate level loop hike of either 8 or 11 km (3hrs) on rocky and
variable terrain at a medium pace. Drop-outs possible at several locations.
Suitable hike for families and new hikers. No dogs please. Bring icers &/or snowshoes
Hiking boots required. Bring water and lunch.
Depart: 9:30 a.m. Limehouse Ball Park.
Directions: Limehouse: Fifth Line, south of Side Road 22
Varied hike using parts of the Black Creek, Canada Goose and Brown Benton Side Trails along with the Main Trail. Length will depend on weather and trail conditions. Pub lunch in Georgetown.
Leader: Barb Euler: bjeuler@rogers.com

Tuesday, February 28: Caledon Section
Forks of the Credit, Map 14
Moderate level loop hike of 12 km at a medium pace 
on variable terrain. Bring water and lunch. Hiking boots are
required and bring icers &/or snowshoes as they may be required.
No dogs please.  Refreshments afterwards.
Depart: 9:30 a.m. Dominion St and Forks of the Credit Rd. 
where there is road side parking.
Directions: Forks of the Credit Rd runs west from Hwy 10 south 
of Caledon Village and Orangeville, north of Brampton.
Leader: Albert McMaster   dnmcmaster@bell.net