This is a beautiful in-and-out route, through forests, wetlands, ponds and deep moss covered fissures. We are offering two routes which both take you to the Dufferin Gap – the only break in the entire 725k long, 450-million-year-old Niagara Escarpment. This 40m-long gap is now spanned by a bridge. The Bridge that was built in 1991 was funded by a combination of corporate, private and public funds. (Nicola Ross, Loops & Lattes). There is an incredible view of Milton on the ridgetop trail and we might even see soaring bald eagles!
Bring water, snacks and/or lunch, sunscreen, hat, bug repellent. No dogs please. Hiking poles recommended.
LUNCH - opportunity for a post hike lunch at the Red Harp Pub in Action!
Please let one of the leaders know where you will be meeting based on the two options below.
Hike Leaders: Marie Burland burlandmc@gmail.com and Michelle Lebon milebon231@gmail.com
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OPTION ONE 14km
The rocky terrain on the 14km route is challenging. Sturdy hiking boots and confidence navigating this landscape is essential.
Location: Bruce Trail’s Pear Tree Parking Lot 7808 15 th Side Rd., Halton Hills (300m west of Hwy. 25)
Time: 9:30 AM – approximately 1:30 PM
Distance: 14km
Hike Rating: Level 2+ with rocky, uneven terrain & tree roots
Carpool for 14km hike: Meet Michelle at the Covered Bridge, 114 Gordon St., Guelph at 8:45 AM
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OPTION TWO 9km
This part of the trail is not as rocky.
Location: Meet at 10549 Helena Rd., Halton Hills (south of 15 th Side Road on west side of Hwy. 25).
Time: 10:15 AM – approximately 1:15 PM
Distance: 9km
Carpool for 9K hike: Meet Marie at Rockmosa Community Hall, 110 Rockmosa Dr., Rockwood at 9:30 AM (across from tennis courts).
