Hike Schedule

Just For Fun - Friends of CHBTC

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Hockley Road Parking Lot: Located on the north side of Hockley Road at the Hockley Road Side Trail. Google Map Coordinates: 43.972857, -80.056330
Directions: From ON-10, turn east onto Hockley Road/Dufferin County Road 7. Drive for 5 kilometres. The parking lot is on the lefthand side.

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

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 11.5 km

Description

Plan to enjoy the fall colours and explore a section of the Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve. Our route will take us along the Hockley Road Side Trail, sections of the main Trail, and the Glen Cross, Isabel East, and Tom East Side Trails. Bring your choice of hydration and snacks. Sturdy footwear is highly recommended.

Car Hike: Promenading plus Pumpkin-picking

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): We will meet at the Artaban Road parking lot of the Dundas Valley Conservation Area – coordinates are 43.240974, -79.975582. (Map 8 of the Bruce Trail Reference Guide, Edition 30).

Hike Leader(s): Monica Pasquali Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 5 km

Description

Enjoy two terrific things in one day: promenading along the beautiful trails within the Dundas Valley Conservation Area followed by a visit to Dyment’s Glen Drummond Farm for lunch and to pick out the perfect pumpkin for Halloween!  First we’ll do a loop hike that incorporates Artaban Road Side Trail, Canterbury Falls Side Trail, and the main Bruce Trail within the Dundas Valley Conservation Area, stopping to admire a couple of waterfalls along the way.  After returning to our cars, those who would like to join me in extending their day of fun will make the 15-minute drive to reach Dyment’s Glen Drummond Farm for their annual “Pumpkin Patch Festival.”  Before departing the farm, you might also want to purchase some delicious baked goods to enjoy at home.

Children under 13 years of age are encouraged to join their parents/guardians on this hike so they can fulfill the requirements for the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club’s Fall Junior Hiker Badge (https://www.iroquoia.on.ca/index.php/hiking/junior-hiker-program/) – all family members who are planning on joining us should register for the hike, including children.  You should bring enough water and food for a 2-hour hike, comfortable hiking shoes, sun and bug protection, appropriate clothing for the weather, and money if you intend to join us at Dyment’s Glen Drummond Farm after the hike (please note that the farm only accepts cash as a form of payment).

Note that there is a pay-and-display cost associated with parking at the Artaban Road parking lot within the Dundas Valley Conservation Area.  The cost is $11 per vehicle.

Also note that there is a fee to visit the “Pumpkin Patch Festival” at Dyment’s Glen Drummond Farm (http://www.dyments.com/pumpkin-patch/pumpkins.aspx).  This year’s entrance fee has not yet been advertised, but last year’s entrance fee was $16 (HST included) per person aged 2 years and older.  These fees can only be paid in cash upon entering the farm.

Urban Walk: Mississauga: Meadowvale - Churchville Pumpkin Pie Hike/Tour

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Meet me Kipling Terminal for a 9:02 am departure on MiWay bus #11. Or drive direct to Credit Valley Conservation Authority Parking.

Hike Leader(s): Andrew Proczek Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely, Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 12.5 km

Description

Come join me for our annual pumpkin pie hike/tour with gifted storyteller, Terry Wilson. Take in the fall colors and be charmed by Terry’s stories. This year we will once again visit Terry’s little pioneer village that he constructed with his mother, Rosemary, over two decades. This will be followed with a highlights tour of Meadowvale Village and a trek to the pioneer cemetery of Churchville to the north. Pumpkin pie and hot chocolate will be offered at the cemetery where we will stop for lunch. Copies of Terry’s latest book of short stories will be raffled for 1 dollar a ticket. Bring your loonies or better yet a fiver for a greater chance to win. Most importantly we will honor the memory of Rosemary Wilson. You will get to know this gentle soul, who had such a welcoming heart.

Hockley Valley Nature Reserve

Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): (Google Maps)Caledon Hills Section, Map 18. Meet at the parking area on 3rd Line EHS about 2 km north of Hockley Rd. for a 9:30 am start.

Hike Leader(s): Tony Evangelista, Les Babbage, Inge Eckerich, Julie Daley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: Long Hike 7.5 km Short Hike 4 km

Description

We will experience the wonderful fall colour burst at its peak as we travel the Isabel East Side Trail, the Main Trail, The Cam Snell Side Trail, and the Glen Cross Side Trail.

The short hike will comprise the Isabel East Side Trail, and the Main Trail returning to the parking area by the Glen Cross Side Trail.

Bring water and snacks.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Hiking poles are recommended.

Optional refreshment stop after the hike at The Hockley General Store in the village of Hockley.

Sydenham Chipper (km128.4-km115.5)

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Bruce Trail parking area on Lindenwood Rd.
Map 33 ED 30
Km 128.4

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

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Some rocky footing, Some steep sections, Strenuous
Length of Hike: 12.9km

Description

Please join us as we chip away through the Sydenham section. This will be a series of 11 hikes that range between 13-19kms with one longer hike of 24km. We will begin our journey at the northern end of Sydenham and work our way south to try and avoid the dangers the falling leaves and snow will bring.

If you complete the 11 hikes in this series you will qualify for Sydenham’s new independent badge. Please keep track of your hikes as each hiker will be submitting their own badge request.

All hikes in this series will include a car shuttle and everyone will take a turn as a shuttle driver. Please have your vehicle passenger ready.

Oct 24 hike – meet@km128.4 carpool to 115.5

If you have any questions please text me @ 519-410-9077 (this is the most efficient way)

Please bring plenty of water and snacks/lunch

No dogs

Please text Kristina @ 519-410-9077 for morning of cancelations

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.

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.

Dufferin Hi-Land End to End in Six Hikes - Fundraiser Hike for the new stained glass badge

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Mono Community Centre

Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: Approx 10km per day over 6 concurrent days

Description

Please join hike leaders Les Babbage from Dufferin Hi-Land Club and Ruth Moffatt from Iroquoia Club for this special event, six day, end to end, group hike of the Dufferin Hi-Land Club for the newest and latest stained-glass-designed badge.
This is a leisurely to medium paced hike for up to 15 people. 3-4km an hour; about 10km per day. We should finish by about noon each day and will take time to enjoy the flora and fauna of this section, perhaps even enjoy the fall colours.
Please meet at Mono Community Centre by at least 8:45am on October 25/23, our first day. A hiking schedule will be emailed to all who are registered prior to our start date.
Please bring enough water and snacks for each hike as well as any other necessities you may need. First aid kit, camera, rain gear if it’s forecast, etc. Since this is a group hike, please prepare to attend each day for this special badge and participate in the car shuttles. Your fee will include the new yellow lady slipper orchid stained glass badge designed by Joe Borges. If your schedule does not permit attending each day and you have to miss one day, you can make this day up another time and still qualify for this badge. If you have to miss more than one day, you can still make the days up and qualify for the regular Dufferin ETE trillium badge.

Badges will be presented on our last day.

Please, no dogs.

WEDNESDAY WALKERS - Kimberley Forest

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Park in the lower parking lot of the Beaver Valley Ski Club, near the Valley Crossover Side Trail. From there, a few vehicles will be needed to shuttle to our starting point on Sideroad 7A.

Hike Leader(s): Margaret Yaraskavitch Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Length of Hike: 5 km

Description

After shuttling to Sideroad 7A, our hike begins as we walk through the BTC’s Kimberley Springs Nature Reserve, which includes beautiful Bill’s Creek. We also see the Stone Foundation Side Trail. After returning to the Main Trail, we then take the Kimberley Forest Side Trail. The Kimberley Forest is a beautiful multi-use and multi-trail area. Much of the walk is downhill as it finishes at the base of Beaver Valley Ski Club.