Caledon Hills Section - 4th Line Hockley Valley Road (54.9 km) to 7th Line (43.3 km) - Oct 15, 2026

 Caledon Hills Section - 4th Line Hockley Valley Road (54.9 km) to 7th Line (43.3 km) - Oct. 15, 2026. 


This week Hiking With Friends was in the Hockley Valley area, hiking from 4th Line  to the 7th Line finish. We accomplished our 11.6 km hike under some cloudy skies and coolish temperatures  - fall has arrived! 



Joining the hike Steve R. (HC), Barb, Grace, Andrea, Frank L., Peter, Lesley, Doug, Laura, Nancy, Catherine V. and Renu



First challenge is crossing a stile onto the Blue Side-Trail access to the main trail.


Into the forest to face the inevitable ups and downs of modern hiking,...


Peter - reflecting on the road travelled.


Doug descending another stile....in style



Passing through a stand of young Maples



Pausing for breath at the top of another climb





Doug holding court with Frank and Peter.




And we're climbing a stairway to Heaven...







 Life is extremely hard as a BT blazed tree.




Catherine V. getting guided by Renu on customizing head-coverings. 


The Bridge Picture....




Pleasant meadow and another $^**%$£ stile ! 



Nancy and the wild grapes.








Barb and Peter on the road that goes on forever backed by the lovely fall colours....




Looking forward to 11'sies ...



 
After the break, passing the maple drainage lines and through the syrup farming area.




The group assembled at our favorite spot on the sugar bush.



Creative photo class really paying off...




Pause after clearing the woods.










Doug found a beautiful tree that matches his hat ...




Concluding our hike at around - well done to all on a great hike today! 




Post Scripts


A congratulatory cheer and pole ceremony for Renu who had completed the Peninsular Section of the Bruce trail! 
Well Done Renu!



Steve and Barb - showing off his new handmade hiking stick!

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