Friends of Caledon Hills Bruce Trail Club Hikes
All are welcome to join Sandy Green, Club President and co-hike leaders on Friends of Caledon Hills Bruce Trail Club hikes.
Watch for listings of Friends Hikes in the Greetings section of the Caledon Comment and on the Bruce Trail Hike Schedule. If group hikes are new to you, reach out and Sandy will happily help you through the process.
There is a hike for everyone.
Contact Info:
Sandy Green: friendsofchbtc@gmail.com
Hike Options:
The Nature Seekers hikes are geared to those who enjoy taking time to explore, families looking for a forest adventure, and those newer to hiking. There is a weekday and a weekend option. The distance of these hikes is around 5 kilometres. The hikes include a nutrition break and should last around 2 1/2 hours.
The Just for Fun hikes are for those looking for a weekend morning hike that is around 10 kilometres and at a medium pace (faster than the leisurely pace of the Nature Seekers). There will still be time for a nutrition break and some exploration.
How to Register For The Friends of Caledon Hills Bruce Trail Hikes:
- Click on the provided direct links to the Bruce Trail Hike Schedule, found below in the descriptions.
- Follow the prompts.
If you have difficulty with this registration process, you can email Sandy and request to be added to the registration list of hikers.
Registration is limited due to parking restraints. If the hike is full when you go to register, reach out. There is always a Plan B.
Hike Descriptions For the Hikes Mentioned in the Caledon Comment, Fall Edition, 2023:
Weekend Nature Seekers
Sunday, October 15, 2023
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Nature Seekers 10/15
Weekday Nature Seekers
Thursday, October 19, 2023
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Nature Seekers 10/19
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.
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate – some hills
Distance: Approximately 5.5 km
Hike Description: Plan to enjoy the fall colours and good company on this leisurely exploration of 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 Tom East Side Trail. Bring your choice of hydration and snacks. Sturdy footwear is highly recommended.
Just For Fun
Sunday, October 22, 2023
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Just for Friends 10/22
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.
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills
Distance: 11.5 km
Hike 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.
How To Register For Other Hikes:
Review the Bruce Trail Conservancy Hike Schedule for other Caledon Hills hikes – Biodiversity Nature Walks, Tuesday Hikers, Forest Bathing, and more. Hikes listed across the nine Bruce Trail Clubs offer unlimited options and opportunities.
Go to the Bruce Trail Hike Schedule. Hikes: Brucetrail.org
- Click on the green Caledon Hills button.
- Navigate through the calendar and select a hike that interests you.
- Follow the prompts.
- Click on the other coloured buttons to peruse hikes in other Bruce Trail Sections.
How to Prepare For Group Hikes:
- Plan to have fun, meet new people, explore, and learn.
- Dress in layers according to the weather forecast.
- Wear sturdy and comfortable shoes/boots or proper hiking footwear.
Pack a backpack with the following essentials:
- 1 – 2 litres of water or healthy hydration fluids
- litter-free snacks
- emergency contact information
- medical requirements (i.e., epipen)
- whistle
- hat
- cellphone
- camera and binoculars if you wish
- bug spray, sunscreen, or microspikes/icers depending on the season.
For more extensive information about preparing for a hike, check out the Discover The Bruce Trail and Plan Your Visit sections contained in this link: Our history.