Hike Schedule

Car Hike: Blue Mountain E2E 2/3

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Toronto, Blue Mountains
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Map 22- Km 21.9, Nattawasaga Bluffs Conservation Area. Coordinates N 44.342784,W 80.210628

Hike Leader(s): Smadar Junkin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly
Distance: 25 km

Description

Second hike in the Blue Mountain E2E series. This is the longest hike of the series. Beautiful, hilly and challenging. Please bring 2litres of water. Follow the Covid 19 protocols. Arrive 15 minutes early. The meeting place parking is a paid parking, everyone is expected to pay thief share of  the parking fees. We will shuttle to km 46.8 and hike back.

Lavender

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Register in person the morning of hike.
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.

Hike Leader(s): Allison Thomas Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 13 km

Description

We will park at Lavender Cemetery roadside parking about 0.5 km
east of Lavender Hill Rd. on Mulmur-Nottawasaga Townline. We will hike from
the cemetery over to the start of the Blue Mountains section and continue up to
County Road 9. We will then retrace our steps back to the cars. This hike offers a
variety of terrain, along crevices, through forest, fields and alongside the Noisy
River and a beautiful wetland. Bring a snack or lunch and water.

WEDNESDAY WALKERS - Loree Forest

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Paid parking on the shoulder of the 21st Side Road. Map 24, Edition 31 (Arrangements can be made in advance to shuttle to the trailhead.)

Hike Leader(s): Glenda Collings Click here to contact the hike leader.

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Length of Hike: 6.5 kms

Description

We will take the access road into Loree Forest where we will then walk a loop. Most of the Trail is flat. There will be views of Nottawasaga Bay and a walk through a mature deciduous forest. Then we take the access road back to our parking area. A popular well-enjoyed route. Please bring water and a snack.

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.

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.