BT Toronto E2E – Day 4: Terra Cotta to Badlands, 14 km
About the HIke:
Join Joanna on this series of hikes through the Toronto section of the Bruce Trail. This is a series of 4 hikes for an End-to-End (E2E). Whether your goal is to hike Bruce Trail, earn the badge of Toronto section, enjoy the summer/fall hikes, have fun and socialize – you are welcome to come for all or just few of those hikes. The Toronto section (about 50 km) of the Bruce Trail is beautiful. We will walk a little more than 50 km as we will start before the Toronto section boundary and at the end pass the end boundary. Along our trek we will walk on high bridge over the quarry, go through the Hole in the Wall, pass through Silver Creek and Terra Cotta Conservation areas and finally see the Cheltenham Badlands.
For those whose goal is to earn a badge we will create a log. We can either do it as group for those interested, or each of you can do it themselves. You do have to walk the full length of Toronto section to receive the badge. But if you are not able to join us on one of the hikes, you can finish it on your own.
Day 4: Terra Cotta to Badlands: We will start our hike form the Winston Churchill Blvd, Terra Cotta conservation area. The highlight of this hike is passing the boundary of the Toronto into Caledon section. Yes!, we are done with the Toronto section. However the biggest highlight lies ahead of us, the Cheltenham Badlands. Again bring cameras. The fall colours might still be there.
Since we will be done with this section we might decide to go for some food / drink after the hike. We will try to find a nice place. Of course this is an optional activity.
Where: The Bruce Trail Reference, Edition 30, Map 14.
Length: Approx. 14 km
Category: Linear with car shuttle.
Pace and duration: Moderate, 3.5 km/hr. About 4 hours + car shuttle time.
Hike level: 2 (Moderate). Some hilly sections and uneven terrain; roots. This section has a bit of road walking, some of it just dirt road. But worth the effort to see some great scenery.
Meet at 8:50 am at roadside parking on the east side of Creditview Rd, immediately north of the Grange Sideroad intersection (43.791491, -79.975229). From there we will carpool (we leave 9 am sharp) to the start of the hike, off road parking, located on a very short dirt road off Winston Churchill Blvd, just south of the main trail (43.726474, -79.958225).
If possible, carpool to our meeting point to reduce your carbon footprint and lessen the need for parking space. However please be aware we need some free spots in the car for car shuttles. You can meet Joanna for carpooling at Hwy 401 / Hwy 6 carpool: departure 8:00 am sharp from carpool at Exit 299 Queen St/Brock Rd S (Hwy 6) (43.451356, -80.120937).
Hike leader: Joanna: hugyourday@gmail.com | 519-497-2254
Hike start time: 8:50 meeting; 9 am car shuttle to the starting point - hike will start about 9:20
Hike end time: 13:30
Members only: No.
Registration closes October 24 at 11:59 PM
About the leader:
Joanna, passionate hiker and backpacker in all seasons and conditions. If she is not plotting a hike or a trip, she is often walking the trails. A Hike Ontario certified leader, Joanna is a leader with much experience leading for the Grand Valley Trail Association. Welcome Joanna to the GHTC!
