2 of 3 Hockley Valley Loops Hike (10 km)
When: Saturday October 25, 2025
Hiking Time: 10:00 am - approx. 1:00 pm
Trail head parking: Hockley Valley Bruce Trail (free) parking lot on Hockley Valley Rd
GPS location: 43.972857, -80.056330 (on Hockley Valley Rd, across from Black Birch Restaurant)
Difficulty: Level 2.5 (many steep hills to climb, good cardiovascular health and balance required)
Pace: Moderate pace, 4-4.5 km/hour (faster than leisurely, but slower than sustained brisk)
Terrain: Long steep hills and uneven terrain with rocks, roots (tripping hazard for unsteady feet).
Length: Approximately 10 km
Trail: The Hockley Valley Trails provide magnificent scenery as well as a workout (many hills to climb).
From the parking lot, we will walk along Hockley Valley Road for about 500 m to access this section of the Bruce Trail. We will complete 2 of the 3 main side trail loops (counter clockwise), passing the famous blue car on the last return loop leg.
Please be honest to your capability for this hike (terrain and pace).
Required: 2 L water, sturdy hiking shoes or boots, health card, personal first aid kit, snacks/lunch; dress for the weather.
No dogs please
Recommended: hiking poles highly recommended, hat, mitts, sunscreen.
Car Pool Option:Meet here for carpool: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kJpNGThLrrtZAuh39
The small parking lot next to CIBC at 9 Woodlawn Rd. West, Guelph, by 8:50 A.M., for a 9:00 A.M. carpool departure to trailhead,
Arrive at trailhead around 10:00 AM.
Please let hike leaders know if you meeting at the trail head parking Lot.
Hike Leadesr: Mira Soni: e-mail: mirasoni1964@gmail.com
cell (for morning of hike): 519-763-6113
Michelle Lebon, milebon231@gmail.com
Lunch option: IF this hike is completed by 12:30, option for lunch at the Black Birch Restaurant across from the trail parking lot (Restaurant closes at 2:00 pm).
