Location: Parking 5120 Pineridge Dr. Milton (6th Line Nassagaweya & Pineridge Dr.), past mailboxes.
From Pineridge we will walk north on 6th Line Nassagaweya to pick up the
trailhead at the Blue Heron Scout Camp parking lot. The trail passes
through woods, meadows, fields, coniferous plantations cedar and
hardwood forests. We’ll enjoy hiking the Blue Springs and Sugar Shack
Side Trails. We’ll then cross over a stile to walk north on 5th line to pick up
the main GHTC trail again and walk on the abandoned rail bed. Hikers will
enter the Blue Springs Scout reserve, then walk on an impressive Dr.
Seuss-like boardwalk, built by the Scouts and now maintained by the
GHTC. We’ll follow this trail and make our way back to 6th Line.
Difficulty: Level 2 - hills, some steep inclines, uneven terrain, rocks, roots,
one stile (ladder to climb over fence), some road walking
Approximately 8.5km
Pace: Moderate, 4km/hour
Elevation Gain: 230m
Required: sturdy hiking shoes or boots
Recommended: hiking poles, water, snacks, hat, insect repellent and/or
bug jacket, sunscreen
No dogs please
Option to Carpool: Meet at 9:00 AM at the Covered Bridge, 114 Gordon
St., Guelph
Hike Leader: Marie Burland
Contact email: burlandmc@gmail.com
