Seven Rivers Series: Hike # 1 - Pretty River - 12 km

About this series: The Seven Rivers hike series covers seven rivers over three Bruce Trail Sections: Blue Mountains (3), Dufferin Hi-Land (2) and Caledon Hills (2). From Pretty River in the north, to the Humber River further south, plus a few others in between, we will explore the 'Headwaters' and learn about some of the history of these rivers and also about watersheds and where and why they flow where they do. There is total of 7 hikes. Come for one or come for all. You can complete the hikes on your own if you are not able to come for some of them, to be able to purchase the badge.

About this hike: First hike of this series will follow Pretty River. Option to complete Petun ST close to the end of the hike, extending it another 3 km, making it 15 km hike.

Hike leader: Karen Buschart
Contact: karen.buschert@gmail.com | 226-789-9994

About the leader: Karen is experienced hike leaders. She loves collecting badges and of course hiking.

Where: Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Area / Blue Mountains
Length: 12 km (with 3 km additional option)
Category: Loop
Pace and duration: Moderate, 3 km/h  About 5 hours 
Hike level: Strenuous (3), hilly with some poor footing. 

Parking and departure: Small parking area on east side of 2nd Line provided by Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Area (44.449738, -80.307543). Parking fee ($10) through Nottawasaga Valley CA.