Seven Rivers Series: Hike # 6 - Nottawasaga River - 14 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: Sixth hike of this series will be in Caledon Hills, Hockely Valley along Nottawasaga River.

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: Hockley Valley / Caledon Hills
Length: 14 km 
Category: Loop
Pace and duration: Moderate, 3 km/h  About 5 hours 
Hike level: Moderate (2), some hills and poor footing. 

Parking and departure: Large parking lot on the north side of Hockley Rd, west of the Black Birch restaurant, (43.972857, -80.056330). Parking is free. Do not park on Hockley Rd shoulder.

Directions: Please use your favourite GPS app to obtain directions.
 
What to wear and bring: This is a winter hike. Dress for the weather, and bring water and snacks, lunch. Hiking (winter) boots recommended. Hiking poles and possibly icers are recommended depending on weather conditions. There will be some hills with difficult footing in places.

Sorry, no dogs on GVTA hikes with the exception of certified service dogs.

ALL ARE WELCOME ON OUR HIKES. Membership is encouraged as it helps to support our trails, $30 per household. To become a member please go to: https://www.gvta.on.ca/Membership.