Hike Schedule

Frosty Five Winter Blues Badge Series 2/5 Weekday

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Hockley Road parking lot on the north side of Hockley Road at the Hockley Road Side Trail. 43.972857, -80.056330 (Map 18, Edition 30)

Directions: From ON-10 turn east onto Hockley Rd/Dufferin County Rd 7. Drive for 5.1 kilometres.

Hike Leader(s): Sandy Green Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 11.5 kilometres

Description

Beat the winter blues! Register individually for one, a few, or all of our Frosty Five Winter Blues Weekday Badge hikes. Participants who complete all five hikes will be eligible to receive a CHBTC Winter badge and a Sideways badge on the final hike. Hike two explores parts of the main Trail and Glen Cross, Isabel East, and Tom East Side Trails in the Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve. Bring your choice of hydration and snacks. Hiking boots and icers/crampons are required. See January 3, January 31, February 14, and February 28  for details pertaining to the other hikes in the series. (Note:  If you wish to purchase badges, the cost of each badge is $10.00 for BTC members and $15.00 for non-members.)

On Top of Old Baldy (for those who are up for it we will do the hill climb again and maybe even again at the end, because... why not!)

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Park at Km 46.8 of the Beaver Valley section on the east side of County Rd 13. (blue gates)
Map 26 E 30

Hike Leader(s): Kristina Rettie Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Some steep sections, Strenuous
Length of Hike: 3.6k or 6k or 8.4k or ?

Description

In this pick your own ending hike you have the choice of three different distances. This is your chance to show your power of perserverance.

#1 up hill, Mac Kirk, down hill -3.6km

#2 up hill, Mac Kirk, down hill, up hill, down hill – 6k

#3 up hill, Mac Kirk, down hill, up hill, down hill, up hill, down hill – 8.4k

do I hear a #4!!!

Of coarse this will be depending on trail conditions (bring icers)

Bring lots of water and snacks

No dogs!

Call or text Kristina @ 519-410-9077 for morning of cancellations

COVID-19 Precautions Before, During and After your Hike

1. Each hiker joining a Bruce Trail Club organized hike must perform a self-screening check before hiking.
   Find Ontario’s self-assessment tool here: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/
2. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, stay home.
3. Personal Protective Equipment:
   • Hikers may choose to wear masks

Transportation

It is the Bruce Trail Conservancy’s current policy that car shuttles are allowed.  It is at the discrepancy of individual hike leaders to make that decision.

Other Guidelines

1. Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the hike.
2. Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate attire for the weather and the terrain.
   Hiking poles are a good idea in any season, especially if the terrain is rocky or slippery. In winter, snowshoes or icers/crampons are needed when conditions dictate.
   Wearing appropriate clothing and footwear prevents injuries and shows consideration for a safe and positive group hiking experience.
3. Always carry I.D. and your health card.
4. Bring sufficient water and snacks (or lunch if indicated). A minimum of 1L of water is recommended on all hikes, and 3L is recommended for long, challenging hikes in the heat of the summer.
5. Bring sunscreen and insect repellent (for spring and summer hikes).
6. Bring your own first aid kit.
7. Please leave dogs at home.