- HikeType General
- PaceTypes Medium - 3 to 4 km/hour
- TerrainTypes Moderate - some hills and/or some poor footing
- PaidOuting No
Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): P5 - Island Lake Conservation Area - 673173 Hurontario Street, Mono.
Hike Leader(s): Jennie Greenfield; Elizabeth Ganong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium - 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate - some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 9.5 km
Description
This series of five hikes celebrates the glorious sugar maple as we move from winter towards spring. The trails are all in or near the Caledon Hills section of the Bruce Trail and range from 7 to 10 km in length.
Register individually for one, a few, or all of the Sweetwater Badge Hikes taking place on Mondays. Participants who complete the five hikes will be eligible to receive a Sweetwater badge. (Note: If you wish to purchase a badge, the cost is $10.00 for BTC members and $15.00 for non-members.)
Hike 2 explores the Lakeside, Sugar Bush, and Memorial Forest Trails. Sights include Island Lake, tap lines, a sugar shack, the Stone Wall tree and the Memorial Leaf Wall.
Moderate - difficult under winter conditions.
Bring your choice of hydration and snacks. Hiking boots and icers/crampons are required.
Participants will be notified the night before if a hike must be cancelled due to inclement weather.