Caledon - 5th Line EHS (52.3 km) to Hockley Rd (61.3 km) and return - July 15th, 2021

We parked our cars at 5th Line EHS parking lot and hiked up the Hemlock Ridge ST to the Main Trail which we followed to 3rd Line EHS.  Due to the Bridge being out on 2nd Line EHS, the Main Trail had been re-routed to north on 3rd Line and west on Hockley Rd.  We made a side trip to the top of Hockley Valley Ski Hill for our elevensies before returning on the Main Trail and the Griffiths Ravine ST. 

We had ten hikers out today including Doug. Richard, Annette, Ken (photographer), Barbara, Brian, Marleen, Arpi, Ron (photographer), and Steve.

The hike begins with a climb up to the main Trail.

We regrouped at the top on 5th Line EHS.

The Trail today was very hilly as we soon discovered.

An abandoned car that was worth exploring.

Elevensies at Hockley Ski Hill

Off on the Trail again

Griffiths Ravine ST avoided a number of hills.

A quick rest before starting up one last hill or maybe one more hill.

Finally the cars appear!

Caledon - Hockley Valley Rd (61.3 km) to 3rd Line EHS (68.6 km) - July 8th, 2021

We had planned on hiking from Hockley Rd. south to 5th Line EHS but we quickly discovered that the bridge was out on 2nd Line EHS so we decided to hike 7.3 km north to 3rd Line EHS.   Most of the group then returned on 3rd Line EHS to Hockley Rd for a 13 km hike while some of the hikers retraced their steps along the Main Trail for a 14 km hike.

It was raining steadily as we gathered for our group photo with Barbara, Arpi, Marleen, Ken, Brian, Doug, Sandra, and Leslee (our newest addition to the group) all ready to go.  Ron B. was also present but not ready for the photo.  Ken and Doug were the photographers today with Steve as the Leader.

After a quick redirect at the 2nd Line EHS bridge, we headed north on the Main Trail.

A short stop for water and clothing adjustment as the rain continued to fall.

Our Bridge picture over one of several creeks that form the Nottawasaga River. Still raining. Note the large fungus for Ron in the bottom left corner.

Still raining.

Brian discovers his dream car.

Sandra reaching the top of one of many hills.

Ken and Brian leading the group though the rain. Not sure why they are smiling.

Doug cresting another hill.

Did I mention that it was raining?  At this point it was full on monsoon with thunder and lightening in the vicinity but it quickly passed over.

The sky began to lighten and the rain started to slow as we crossed a field to emerge on Dunby Rd.

At Dunby Rd. we had elevensies and despite the rain were generally rather chipper.

After a quick bite and much humming and hahing we decided that most of us would return on the road and the rest would return via the Main Trail.

Of course the rain stopped as we headed south and everyone regained a spring in their step.

Toronto - Scotsdale Farm (29.7 km) to Limehouse (21.5 km) and return - July 1st 2021

We parked at Scotsdale farm on a beautiful Canada Day.  We hiked form the farm to Limehouse where after elevensies we returned for a total 17 km hike with 8.2 km of the Main Trail completed.

Hikers included Barbara, Sandra, Ken (part-time photographer), David, Ron B., Arpi, and Steve. This was the last hike that Ken needed to complete the Toronto Section.

Heading out on the Side Trail from the Farm.

The Trail has many boardwalks in this section which were helpful given the wet conditions.

Heading into the bush after crossing Trafalgar Rd.

Walking down Sixth Line.

More wet ground and more boardwalks.

Crossing some fields and a creek.

Having reached 5th Line we have a stile to cross.

Barbara and Sandra reach the top of the Drumlin after a series of switchbacks.

Traversing the cliff face before we return to 5th Line and Elevensies in Limehouse.

The empty track in Limehouse.

Returning along 5th Line and heading back into the forest.

Creek crossing.

Some large Fungi for Ron!

Exiting the forest at 6th Line.

More boardwalks.

The final stretch to the cars!  Congratulations to Ken for completing the Toronto Section!