Hockley Valley - Caledon Hills BT Friendship Trail Loop Hike

Meet in the Covered Bridge parking lot, 114 Gordon St., Guelph, for a 9:00 A.M. carpool departure to trailhead. Arrival at trailhead around 10:00 AM. Lunch on trail around 12:30. Plan to be back in Guelph between 4 and 5 P.M.

Meet here for carpool: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9U2cptj9pad6JiBn7

Distance:14.5 Km. Pace: Moderate. Terrain: 3. Hiking time: 4-5 hrs. Co-Leaders: Michelle, Ron.

Contact: milebon231@gmail.com, 519-994-3025 or ronaldcherry002@gmail.com, 226-338-8969.

Contact a hike leader if you wish to join the hike at the trailhead.
Trailhead: https://goo.gl/maps/Hxavkwiu33so924C8

This section of trail is twinned with Route 2 of the Jeju Olle Trail in S. Korea. Walk a soft winding trail beside several Km. of clear flowing streams. Tall hardwood, pine and cedar forests. Many short and sometimes steep, difficult climbs, but no rocky climbs or descents.

Bring at least 2 L. water, bug repellant, sun screen, lunch and snacks, rain jacket. No dropout. No dogs please. Hiking boots required.

This is a difficult hike with many hills to climb!  Also, please note that "by their nature, walking and hiking often call for different levels of physical effort.  Walking generally doesn't require as complex a set of movements as hiking, which usually demands more balance and muscular engagement—especially on uneven terrain or when ascending or descending. "  _{https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/hiking-versus-walking.html}

On this hike your cardio endurance will be challenged and you will get tired!  If you are up for that then please come on this hike...but if you are a walker and casual hiker please take that into consideration when evaluating your ability to complete this hike. 

You must register online for this hike in order to attend!