2009 Fall Activities Schedule

Activities coordinators

Judy Galloway, chair; John McCullam, Joëlle Martin, Carolyn & Harry Moerschner, Norma White, Bruce Leigh, Donna Hemeon, Sandy Tulloch, Christine Blake, Helga Chapman, , Lois Weller.

Special Activities

Sat. & Sun. Aug. 29-30 and Sept. 5-6 BVBTC End-to-End.

For details, see the summer issue of the Bruce Trail Magazine or call Joëlle Martin 519-538-5766.

Tues. to Fri. Sept 8 – 11 Tobermory

3 nights, 3 breakfasts/3 lunches/3 dinners at COACH HOUSE INN $168. p.p. double occupancy (taxes included). A single supplement will apply. Reserve by calling 519-596-2361 by August 1st. Register with Christine Blake 705-446-9592. Complete itinerary to follow for registered hikers.

Blue Mountains End-to-End Hikes

Starting Sept 22 for 4 Tuesdays. Register with Peter Nicholl 519-323-4850 or at nichopr@gmail.com.

Sat. Nov. 14 Evening at the Roxy Theatre, OS

“My Fair Lady” performed by the OSLT group. Cost is $22.00 with showtime at 7:30 p.m. Cheques should be made payable to Norma White, R.R. #2, Meaford, N4L 1W6 by Sept. 30. For additional information call Norma at 519-538-2178.

Sat. Dec. 5 Christmas Dinner

Join us in celebrating the Holiday Season at the MEAFORD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB for drinks at 6:00 p.m. followed by dinner at 7:00 p.m. Cost is $28.00. For further details and to obtain tickets for this event please contact Christine Blake at 705-446-9592 or chrisedb@rogers.com.

Hunting Season Precautions

Hunting with a rifle in the Blue Mountains, Beaver Valley, Owen Sound/Meaford area occurs between Nov. 2 and Nov. 7, 2009. The Beaver Valley Bruce Trail Club has no rural hikes planned for that time. For further information go to the MNR website: www.mnr.gov.on.ca.

Activities Schedule

SAT., SUN. AUG. 29-30 BVBTC End-to-End (1st weekend)

For details consult the summer issue of the Bruce Trail Magazine or call Joëlle Martin 519-538-5766.

Thurs. Sept. 3 Chuck Grant Side Trail Loop Map 25

T=Strenuous  S=Moderate

Meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Duncan Crevices parking lot (km 33.2) for a 12 km loop hike during which we will have the official opening of the new boardwalk.  Bring lunch.  Leader: John Doyle 705-636-7428.

Sat. & Sun. Sept. 5-6 BVBTC End-to-End

See “Special Activities”

Tues. to Fri. Sept. 8-11 Tobermory

See “Special Activities”

Sun. Sept. 13 Beaver Valley Map 24

T=Moderate S=Moderate

Meet at 2:00 p.m. at Swiss Meadows at km 0.0 for an 8 km hike. Potluck to follow at Diana and Jim Dolmer’s, 152 Slabtown Rd. off Grey Rd. 13 south of Thornbury, 519-599-5507. Leader: Steve Griffiths 519-538-2622.

Fri. Sept. 18 Upper Hogg’s Falls Loop Map 26

T= Moderate S= Leisurely

Meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Hogg’s Falls parking lot on Lower Valley Road for a 4.8 km loop hike. Lunch to follow at Munshaw’s in Flesherton. Leader: Joëlle Martin 519-538-5766.

Sun. Sept. 20 BTC AGM Hikes

Come and help us regain the Lloyd Smith Walking Stick. For details see the fall issue of the Bruce Trail Magazine.

Tues. Sept. 22 Blue Mountains End-to-End #1 12.6 km

Meet at 10:00 a.m. on 9-10 SR, km 12.6, map 22 to carpool to Lavender. Register with leader: Peter Nicholl 519-323-4850 or nichopr@gmail.com

Thurs. Sept. 24 Blue Mountains Scenic Caves Map 24

T=Moderate S=Moderate

Meet at 10:00 a.m. in the parking lot at the top of Blue Mountain Ski Resort, Swiss Meadows Blvd. (km 62.6) for a 6.7 km hike. Leader: John McCullam 519-599-5351.

Sat. Sept. 26  Photography Hike at Old Baldy Map 26

T=Moderate   S=Leisurely

Meet at 9:30 a.m. at Old Baldy parking lot (km 42.6) for a 2-hour outing to learn techniques for taking nature photographs.  Bring your camera, accessories and tripod if available and a plastic bag for kneeling on the ground. .  Leader: Doug Galloway 519-599-2288.

Tues. Sept. 29 Blue Mountains End-to-End #2 18.9 km

Meet at 10:00 a.m. at Devil’s Glen Prov. Park on Hwy 124, km 30.7, map  22 to carpool to 9-10 SR.  Register with leader: Peter Nicholl 519-323-4850 or nichopr@gmail.com.

Wed. Sept. 30 Dufferin Hi-Lands   Map 21   

T= Moderate S=Moderate

Meet at 1:30 p.m. at Black Bank where the trail crosses Dufferin Road 21 at km 47.1   for an 8.2 km hike.  Some steep hills. Leader: Sandy Tulloch 519-599-7919.

Sun. Oct 4 Bruce Trail Day Hogg’s Falls Map 26

Come and bring a friend to enjoy the Bruce Trail. Families especially welcome. Meet at the parking lot on the Lower Valley Road. Short 1.8 km loop hikes start at 1:00 and 2:00 p.m. Longer 4.8 km loop starts at 1:00 p.m. Refreshments and prizes. For more details call Christine Blake 705-446-9592.

Tues. Oct. 6 Blue Mountains End-to-End #3 15.2 km

Meet at 10:00 a.m. at Pretty River parking lot on County Rd. 33, east of km 45.9, map 23 to carpool to Devil’s Glen.  Register with leader: Peter Nicholl 519-323-4850 or nichopr@gmail.com

Thurs. Oct 8 Bayview Escarpment Loop Map 30

T=Moderate  S=Moderate

Meet at 10:00 a.m. at parking area at km 55.0 on St. Vincent-Sydenham Townline for a 13 km loop hike including the River Kwai side trail. Bring lunch.  Leader: John Doyle 705-636-7428.

Sat. Oct 10 Old Baldy Area Maps 25&26

T= Moderate S=Moderate

Meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Beaver Valley Lookout (on Grey Rd. 13, south of Kimberley) for a 9 km hike taking in the new reroute north of Old Baldy. Leader: Joëlle Martin 519-538-5766.

Tues. Oct 13 Blue Mountains End-to-End #4 21.3 km

Meet at 10:00 a.m. at Pretty River parking lot on County Rd. 33, east of km 45.9, map 23 to carpool to Swiss Meadows.  Register with leader: Peter Nicholl 519-323-4850 or nichopr@gmail.com.

Wed. & Thurs. Oct. 14-15 Caledon Hills Maps 18-19

T=Moderate S=Moderate

Oct. 14: Meet at 10:00 a.m. at km 0.0 map 19 (roadside parking on the 3rd Line, E.H.S. 30 m south of County Road 8) for a 16 km hike.

Oct. 15: Meet at 10:00 a.m. at km 54 map 18 where the trail crosses 5th Line EHS (access from the 5th Sideroad) for a 16 km hike.  Please pre-register for one or both hikes with leader: Sandy Tulloch 519-599-7919. B&B information will be available.

Sun. Oct. 18 Blueberry Trails, Wasaga Nordic

T=Moderate S=Moderate

Meet 2:00 p.m. at Wasaga Nordic (take Hwy. #26 east to Mosley St., continue east on River Rd. West, turn right at OPP Station. Parking lot is on the left) for an 8 km hike on the ski trails. Dinner to follow at a local restaurant. Leader: Carolyn Moerschner 705-445-0267.

Thurs. Oct. 22 Beaver Valley West Map 27

T=Easy S=Moderate

Meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Epping-John Muir Lookout parking lot on Grey Road 7 for a 7.2 km hike. Leader: Steve Griffiths 519-538-2622. Soup to follow at the home of Elaine and Bill McMurray (# 316634 3rd Line D, 519-599-6123).

Sat. Oct 24 Blue Mountains Map 23

T=Moderate S=Moderate

Meet at 10:00 a.m. at km 59.4 for an 8 to 9 km loop hike. Bring snacks and water.    Leader: Marie Melnichuk, 705-444-0583 or mariem@rogers.com.

Wed. Oct 28 Sydenham Map 29

T=Moderate S=Moderate

Meet at 9:30 a.m. at St.Vin./Syd. Townline, km 7.4, to carpool to km 18.9 for start of 11.5 km hike. Some easy road work. Bring lunch. Leader: Donna Hemeon 519-538-370.

Sat. Oct. 31 Hallowe’en Hike Loree Forest Map 24

T=Moderate S=Moderate

Meet at 2 p.m. at the Loree Schoolhouse # 729005 21st S.R. east of Victoria Corners for a 2.5 hr. hike.  Potluck to follow at the Schoolhouse hosted by Sandy & Al Tulloch, 519-599- 7919.  Bring a costume!!  (at least one item - funny glasses, hat, socks, etc.)  Leader: John McCullam  519-599-5351.

Wed. Nov. 4 Black History Walk, Owen Sound

Meet at 10:00 a.m. at Harrison Park Inn for a 2-hour walk through downtown Owen Sound. Optional lunch to follow. Register with leader: Lois Weller 519-538-5086.

Sun. Nov. 8  Eugenia Falls to Hogg's Falls Map 26

T=Strenuous  S=Moderate

Meet at 1:00 p.m. at Hogg's Falls parking lot on the Lower Valley Road to carpool to Eugenia Falls for a 6.5 km hike.  Some steep hills and 2 streams to ford.  Register with leader: Harry Stevens at harrystevens@live.ca.

Tues. Nov. 10  Talisman to Epping Map 27

T=Strenuous   S=Moderate

Meet at 10 a.m. at Epping Lookout on County Rd. 7 to carpool to km 80.4 for a 11.5 km hike.  Bring lunch.  Register with leader: Judy Galloway 519-599-2288.

Sun. Nov. 15 Kolapore Map 24&25

T=Moderate S=Moderate

Meet at 1:30 p.m. at the Ravenna Community Hall ( Sideroad 15) for an 8.5 km hike. Potluck hosted by Araby & Joëlle to follow at the Hall. Register with leader: Joëlle Martin 519-538-5766.

Thurs. Nov. 19 Collingwood Trails

T=Easy  S=Leisurely

Meet 10:00 a.m. at S/E end of Metro Parking lot (formerly A&P) in Collingwood for a 1 1/2 to 2 hr. hike (weather dependent) on local trail system. Register with leader: Christine Blake 705-446-9592.

Sun. Nov. 22 Mystery Hike

Weather dependent outing. Register with leader: Lois Weller 519-538-5086.

Tues. Nov. 24 Kolapore Map 25

T=Moderate S=Moderate

Meet at 1:30 p.m. for an 8 km loop hike on the Bruce Trail and Kolapore Ski trails. Register with leader: Gary Norton 519-599-5297.

Wed. Dec. 2 Festival of Lights Walk

Meet at 5:30 p.m. at Harrison Park Inn for an easy walking tour of the Christmas Lights.  Dinner out to follow.  Please pre-register for dinner by NOV. 14.  Leader: Sandy Tulloch  519-599-7919.

Thurs. Dec. 10 Massie Map 29

Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Big Apple in Meaford to convoy to the Massie area for a weather dependent 2-hour outing. Optional lunch afterwards. Register with leader: Mike Osborn 519-538-1866.

Rating System

Terrain (T): Easy: mostly flat and good footing
Moderate: Some hills and/or some poor footing
Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing

Speed (S): Leisurely=2 to 3 km/hr, Moderate=3 to 4 km/hr, Fast=5 km/hr or over

Important Please register for activities and potlucks with the leader at least one day before activity.

Trail user's code

• Hike only along marked routes, especially on farmland.
• Do not take shortcuts.
• Do not climb fences - use the stiles.
• Respect the privacy of people living along the Trail.
• Leave the Trail cleaner than you found it.
• Carry out all litter.
• No open fires are allowed on the Trail - use a portable stove.
• Leave flowers and plants for others to enjoy.
• Do not damage live trees or stip off bark.
• Keep dogs on a leash and under control at all times.
• Protect and do not disturb wildlife.
• Leave only your thanks, and take nothing but photographs.

Essential Gear for Day Hikes