Hike Schedule

The Heights of Pretty River

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Bruce Trail parking lot on the South side of Grey Road 40 just East of Grey Road 7 (GPS Coordinates: 44.508360,-80.557128). Please arrive at the meeting spot at 08:15, so we can start the carpool promptly at 08:30. We will carpool to the start of the hike at Petun Conservation Area, just north of Pretty River Provincial Park. If anyone wishes to drive directly to the hike start, it is a small parking lot on the east side of 2nd Line, at the Petun Conservation Area. I have put the coordinates in the map link. For those who are carpooling, we’ll have a 25 min drive to the hike start and will be hiking by 09:00. Please note that there is a $10 fee to park at the conservation area.

Hike Leader(s): Fran Turner Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk: 4 to 5 km/h
Terrain: Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
Distance: 12 km

Description

Are you in the mood for a challenging hike?  Join us as we climb up and down the escarpment and enjoy the forested trails of Pretty River Provincial Park.  This hike includes a visit to the Highest Point on the Bruce trail – take a photo and impress your friends!  We will traverse 7.5 km of main trail as well as the John Haigh side trail, the Pretty River side trail, and the Black Ash side trail.  This is a rewarding hike,  intended for fit and experienced hikers.  Bring a lunch and plenty of water.

Beaver Valley Geology Badge Hike #5/8

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

Hike Leader(s): Annette Sandberg Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less

Distance: 3,2

Description

Falling Waters: Waterfall on Stew Hilts Side Trail at Stop 3 (Page 86) At the lovely waterfall on the Stew Hilts Side Trail water trickles over the hard Manitoulin Dolostone layer and falls onto the soft Queenston Shale.

WEDNESDAY WALKERS - Valley Crest and Sligo Side Trail

Hosting Club: Beaver Valley

Location (Google Maps): Meet on the south side shoulder of Sideroad 19 at Km 92.3 Map 27 Edition 31

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Some rocky footing
Length of Hike: 8 kms

Description

This hike is a little longer than other Wednesday Walker hikes but the terrain is quite flat. We’ll walk through strips of BTC protected land near fields with views across the Valley. From there, we use the Sligo Side Trail and then loop back on to the Main Trail. On this route, we’ll stop in a couple of places to talk about (historic) tree planting practices.

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.

Car Hike: Midweek Fitness Hike from the Crawford Conservation Area to the Rattlesnake Point and back (about 14 km)

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Crawford Lake Conservation Area

Hike Leader(s): Natalia Svechnikova Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Rocky, Variable
Distance: About 14 km

Description

Please join me for a moderate midweek fitness hike in the Crawford Lake conservation area.

We will meet at the main entrance to the visitors centre accessible from the parking road off Conservation Road. You would have to pass the gate. The gate fee can be paid online $10.50 or in person a t the gate $12 plus HST. The gate is open from 10 am to 4 pm.

We will hike from the Crawford Lake to the Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area and back keeping up a moderate speed of about 3.5 km/h. The hike should take about 4.5 hours including a short lunch break at one of the lookouts in the Rattlesnake  Point Conservation Area.

If the weather is not favorable (light rain or muddy condition after rainfall), I would shorten the hike to about 10 km.