Caledon Hills “Fall Colours” End-to-End
Three-Day Event
Thanksgiving Weekend, 2025
(Note: The three-day end-to-end is held annually at Thanksgiving. The two-day end-to-end is held in conjunction with the three-day event on even numbered years.)
FAQs
Download ‘Fall Colours’ End-to-End Three Day .PDF
Q. How do I register for the event?
Registration begins on June 30, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. Interested participants register and pay on the BTC Hike Schedule. Registration is limited to 100 hikers for the event. The cost is $75.00 for members and $90.00 for non-members. The registration fee covers the BTC Hike Schedule Processing Fee, daily bus transportation, and an end-to-end badge on completion.
Light refreshments will be served at checkpoints. Refunds are allowed only up to 60 days before the event. If you are not a member and would like to know how to become one visit memberships. Use referral code 67b33d6c8d815 as a coupon in the checkout process. Using this code will automatically apply a free set of digital maps of the Bruce Trail to your cart.
Q. Are these hikes the same as a regular group hike on the Bruce Trail?
A. These hikes differ in a few ways. Participants are shuttled by school bus from the meeting places to the start locations. Hikers hike independently or with other participants. There is no leader, but there is a designated “sweep,” an official end person. There are checkpoints every 7 – 11 km along the route. Volunteers provide light refreshments and beverages at the checkpoints.
Participants are expected to hike at a pace of approximately 4 km/hr or faster. There are cut-off times. The cut-off times are calculated using a 4 km/hr pace plus a 15 minute late start buffer and additional 15 minutes rest times at each checkpoint. Checkpoint set up times are based on a 7 km/hr pace.
Q. Can I follow the Trail without problems?
While the Trail through the Caledon Hills section is clearly blazed and easy to follow, it is helpful (but not essential) to have the most current maps or the Bruce Trail App. Be familiar with the blazing system, as described on the Bruce Trail website,. Since the route is along the main Trail, hikers
follow white blazes. If you are not that familiar with the Trail, it is recommended that you walk with other hikers. If you happen to get off the Trail, retrace your steps until you see the white blazes and then carry on. If a hiker does not pass through a checkpoint after a reasonable time, a search party will be organized.
Q. What should I bring with me?
A. Bring your regular day hiking gear. Please bring your own drinking cup or bottle to reduce waste at checkpoints. You may want to bring extra water, snacks, or a lunch for between checkpoints.
Q. Where do we meet and what parts of the Trail are covered each day?
A. All hikers meet at the end point of each hike and then are shuttled by school bus to the hike starting point for the day.
Three-Day Hikers
Saturday, October 11, 2025, Sunday, October 12, 2025, and Monday, October 13, 2025
The bus leaves at 8:00 a.m. sharp, each day. Please plan to arrive at least 20 – 30 minutes before the departure time.
On Saturday, meet at the Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi-International Centre
248305 Side Road 5, Mono, ON L9W 6C3, 43.975421, -79.989252.
From Airport Road, turn east onto Side Road 5. Drive 270 metres to the entrance of the International Centre on the left. Drive forward and a volunteer will direct you to park in a field on the right. The buildings and facilities of the International Centre are off limits to participants during this Bruce Trail event. Plan a pit stop on your way to the event.
The bus will take participants to the northern end of the Caledon Hills section, at County Road 8. The group will then hike southbound, back to the International Centre.
Checkpoints are located approximately 11 km, 18 km [Cut-off Time: 1:30 pm], and 26.5 km into the hike.
On Sunday, meet at km 21.0, the north/east corner of Escarpment Side Road and Heart Lake Road. Park on the north side of Escarpment Side Road, well off of the road, 43.859911, -79.947606.The buses will take hikers to km 0.0 on Creditview Road. Participants will then hike northbound back to the meeting place on Escarpment Side Road. Checkpoints are located approx. 9.5 km [Cut-off Time: 11:15] and 21.0 km into the hike.
On Monday, meet at the Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi-International Centre. The bus will take participants to Escarpment Side Road and Heart Lake Road. Everyone will then hike northbound to the International Centre. Checkpoints are located approx. 10.5 km, 18.0 km [Cut-off Time: 1:30 pm], and 25.0 km into the hike.
Please note that on Saturday and Monday, the final checkpoint (the end of the hike) is slightly off the Bruce Trail. There will be signs in place to direct hikers. Also note that the meeting place on Sunday is different than the other two days. *Be mindful of the “cut-off” times.
A Town of Caledon Parking Pass is required for Sunday, as we are parking along a road for longer than 3 hours. Apply online in the morning before you leave for the hike. Apply morning of for a free online parking pass with the Town of Caledon at caledon.ca.
Search: parking pass
Scroll down and select Parking Pass
Scroll down and select I agree: Apply here
Fill in the form.
Parking Options: select Parking in Excess of 3 Hours
Parking Location: select Caledon on street
Name, Phone Number, Email, Plate, Province
Select Verify
Select Submit
*You do NOT need a paper print out.
Q. Can I drop out at anytime during a hike?
A. If you feel the need to drop out of a hike, discontinue at a checkpoint. Notify a volunteer that you are withdrawing and arrangements will be made to transport you back to your car.
Q. Any suggestions about accommodation?
A. If you plan to stay overnight in the area, visit the Travel Ontario website for suggestions, Camp at Albion Hills Conservation Area, 16500 Peel Regional Road 50, Caledon, ON L7E 3E7,
Contact Sandy Green, E2E Coordinator at info@caledonbrucetrail.org with any additional questions or concerns.
Map references are from the Bruce Trail Reference Maps and Trail Guide, Edition 31 and distances from the BTC app. BTC Membership Referral Code used above is Membership Ambassador Sandy Green’s.