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 to Sandy and she will happily help you through the process. There is a hike for everyone.
Contact Info:
Sandy Green, friendsofchbtc at gmail dot com
Hike Options:
The Nature Seekers hikes are perfect for 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:
1. Click on the provided direct links to the Bruce Trail Hike Schedule, found below in the descriptions.
2. Follow the prompts.
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, Spring Edition, 2024
Meet at the Mono Community Centre
200 m south of Mono Centre (County Road 8). 44.026195, -80.071516
Directions: From ON-10 head east onto Dufferin Rd8/Mono Centre Rd for 6.0 km. The Community Centre is on the right.
Weekday Nature Seekers
Thursday, April 18, 2024
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/nature-seekers-exploring-whitetail-refuge-nature-reserve/2024-04-18/
Weekend Nature Seekers
Saturday, April 20, 2024
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/nature-seekers-exploring-whitetail-refuge-nature-reserve-2/2024-04-20/?doing_wp_cron=1704365432.7872428894042968750000
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr or less
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or some poor footing.
Distance: approximately 5.0 km
Hike Description: Leisurely explore the emergence of spring on our Whitetail Refuge Nature Reserve. Bring your choice of hydration and snacks. Sturdy footwear is highly recommended. This hike can be used towards earning the 60 for the 60th commemorative badge.
Just For Fun
Sunday, April 28, 2024
9:00 – 12:30
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing.
Distance: approximately 10.0 km
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/just-for-fun-hikers-at-whitetail-refuge-nature-reserve/2024-04-28/?doing_wp_cron=1704365493.3759679794311523437500
Hike Description: Explore the emergence of spring on our Whitetail Refuge Nature Reserve and surrounding area. Bring your choice of hydration and snacks. Sturdy footwear is highly recommended. This hike can be used towards earning the 60 for the 60th commemorative badge.
How To Register For Other Hikes:
Review the Bruce Trail Conservancy Hike Schedule for other Caledon Hills hikes – 60th Anniversary Badge 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. https://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: https://brucetrail.org/explore-the-trail/#Our-history.