Blue Mountains Bruce Trail Club

10/29/2026

Join Hike Leader Rob Johnston at the meet up parking lot behind Tim Horton's on First St in Collingwood (GPS: 44.503149, -80.225683) and carpool to the trailhead of Nottawasaga Lookout Prov Nature Reserve (GPS: 44.403929, -80.263533).

We will hike the loop formed by the Main Trail, the Singhampton Side Trail, and the Standing Rock & Caves Side Trail, returning to our vehicles. This area has beautiful hardwood forest and lookouts over Collingwood and Georgian Bay.

Hiking the Standing Rock & Caves Side Trail can but can be difficult. There is an opportunity for those who wish to skip around this section. We should be back to our cars before 1:30PM

For more information and to RSVP please visit BMBTC.ORG

10/29/2026

Sydenham E2E Hikes # 7 and 8

The final stretches of the “Sydenham E2E in 8” hike series wrapped up this week, and once again, the hikers had beautiful fall weather.  

Over two massive final days, the hikers pushed through some of the most rugged, scenic, and unforgettable terrain the Sydenham section has to offer:

Hike # 7 (22.2 km): Starting at Lindenwood Road, the group journeyed through the serene Kemble Wetlands and Kemble Rock Nature Reserves. They conquered Kemble Mountain to take in those sweeping autumn views from the summit, navigated the famous, challenging fissures on the way to Dodd’s Hill, and wrapped up at Graham’s Hill Road.

Hike #8 (23.1 km): Picking up from Graham’s Hill Road, the final trek led them past the Slough of Despond. From there, they hit an absolute crown jewel of the trail: an 11 km stretch from Skinner’s Bluff to Bruce’s Caves Conservation Area, featuring jaw-dropping lookouts over Colpoys Bay and the towering cliffs of Malcolm Bluff. After passing the Wiarton Airport, they officially crossed the finish line of the Sydenham section!

Hike Leader Rob Johnston had this to say:
"We had 10 or 11 hikers every day. On the final day, the wonderful Bill Snel from the Sydenham club met us in Wiarton and presented 7 Sydenham E2E badges. Thank you Bill!"

In addition, hiker Bruce Waite completed his Bruce Trail E2E! Congrats Bruce!

Finally avid hiker Rosemary Zehr finished “3 Bruce Trail E2Es in 3 days!” (Two on Sunday plus one with our group on Tuesday) Wow!

The Sydenham section was absolutely beautiful. This group was a joy to hike with. Thanks everyone!

A huge, heartfelt thank you to hike leader, Rob Johnston, for organizing and guiding this unforgettable experience!

Check out the Bruce Trail website’s hike calendar for upcoming hikes. Link in BIO



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10/29/2026

10/28/2026

Bring your Zombie self and your spooky soulless friend for a fun and easy (but very scary!) Halloween hike.

We will meet behind the Collingwood Royal Canadian Legion Br 63. We will stumble through the streets and along the Train trail to the St Mary's Cemetery, then return along the River trail to the legion. Along the way we will scare as many residents as possible and enjoy some spooky TRUE local tales (I swear they're true!). After the hike some zombies may wish to enjoy a refreshment in the Legion.

10/28/2026

Perfect fall colors, rolling dunes, and great company! 

This past Tuesday, members from the Blue Mountains Bruce Trail Club and the Ganaraska Trail Association teamed up for an incredible joint hike at Wasaga Dunes.

Organized by hike leader David Little, the group tackled a scenic looped route along the cross-country ski trails. Those short, steep climbs over the ancient dunes definitely gave their legs a workout, but the stunning autumn canopy and crisp air made every step worth it!

The best part of the day was the fantastic camaraderie and great conversation along the trail. A huge thank you to David and everyone who came out to make this beautiful fall day so memorable! 

Check out the Bruce Trail website’s hike calendar for future hikes. Link in BIO

10/26/2026

Join Hike Leader Linda Finley and a small group for a leisurely autumn hike on the unique "Art and Tree Trail" located on Duntroon Highlands Resort property. It was created by the not-for-profit HealthWithNature.org

The 2 km loop meanders through open fields and wooded areas. It has several spots where one can pause and reflect on outdoor installations and features designed by local artists.

Martin Rydlo, owner of Duntroon Highlands, will lead us in providing the interesting background stories of each installation.

You will come away feeling inspired and revitalized.

Note:
Pre-registration is required as group size is limited to 10 persons
A fee of $10 is to be paid at the start of the hike. This goes towards paying the artists and maintaining the trail.
Meeting location: The Clubhouse at Duntroon Highlands Golf Resort, 1226 Concession 10 N Nottawasaga . Parking is available in their large lot.

Post hike: Washrooms as well as snacks & refreshments are available at the Cafe on site.

Extra hike: For those that have time & energy, there is an optional add on 2-3 km hike through the nearby Lime Kiln Bluffs and Field & Forest Side Trail.

To RSVP please visit BMBTC.ORG

10/26/2026

Stepping back in time

On Saturday, hike leader Arie van Walraven led a group of hikers along the North Simcoe Rail Trail to Fort Willow. There they saw the timber outlines marking the historic building foundations. 

During the War of 1812, Fort Willow served as a vital British supply depot, helping to secure the borders of Canada we know today. 

But its history goes back even further! For centuries, First Nations, fur traders, and French explorers used this exact route—the famous Nine Mile Portage—as a critical highway through the wilderness. It’s even part of the historic Route Champlain! 

It was such a beautiful day for a walk through history! Check out the Bruce Trail website’s hike calendar for future hikes. Link in BIO

10/26/2026

Our Upcoming Hike Schedule

Oct 27 Mad River 10km
Oct 28 Duncan Crevice 5km
Oct 31 Zombie Hike 5km
Nov 1 Art and Tree Hike 2km
Nov 4 Nottawasaga Lookout 2.5 km
Nov 7 Geology Hike 7/8

Most of our Hikes meet at the large parking behind the Tim Horton on First St in Collingwood.

For more information and to RSVP, please visit our website BMBTC.ORG

10/25/2026

Upcoming Scheduled of Hikes

For more information or to RSVP please visit our website at BMBTC.ORG

10/24/2026

Join Hike Leader Frank Huggins for a hike at the Duncan Crevice Caves Provincial Nature Reserve. We will depart from Tim Horton’s downtown parking lot at 9 am. We will car pool to the trailhead at the small parking area on the 9th Sideroad ( west of 10th line). We will hike in to the Caves and then return to the parking area. About 2 hours

For more information or to RSVP please visit the site BMBTC.org