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Blue Mountains, Devil's Glen, Nottawasaga Bluffs (19km, 4.5 km/h) (7/12/2026)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Devil's Glen Provincial Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Jul 12 2026 9:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:05 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jul 10 2026 11:55:00 AM

Event Duration:

9 hrs (including 3-4 hours travel time)

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Daniel Parker
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

1 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

We'll begin at the Devil's Glen Provincial Park, start off with a climb up a ski hill into the Nottawasaga Bluffs Conservation Area, take the Keyhole Side Trail passing through small crevices and narrow openings in the rock, visit the bluffs, and take the Mad River Side Trail along the Mad River back to our starting point. Along the way we'll pass by forested slopes, rock outcrops, steep gorges, rivers, and have a stunning lunch spot overlooking the escarpment.

This is a moderate hike that is suitable for intermediate hikers and fit beginners. It is not suitable for hikers that like to walk at a slow pace. The 14 day forecast for the area is 25°, a mix of sun and clouds. This is a "fair weather" hike, it will be cancelled in the event of bad weather.

Waitlist Policy
Maximum group size is set to 1, so everyone starts on the waitlist. Passengers will be added as drivers become available. This is a carpool only event, there is no meet-at- event option.
Please note that late cancellations are a problem for the organizer. They are also a problem for people on the waitlist who may lose out on a spot. So please, if you must cancel, give as much notice as you can. I won't take members whose signup history shows that they are unreliable. If you must cancel after the registration cut-off on the Friday, please do so by text or email (not voice message).

Precautions Against Ticks

Ticks are a growing problem across southern Ontario.

Wear long pants. Tuck your shirt into your pants, and pull your socks over your pant legs. Wear light coloured clothing to spot ticks more easily. Use bug spray containing DEET or Icaridin on your skin and clothing. Avoid tall grass.

Check yourself for ticks after the event. If you find an attached tick, remove it with tweezers. If a tick is attached to your skin for less than 24 hours, your chance of getting Lyme disease is extremely small. Check here for more information about how to stay safe.

Required Items to Bring:

Water (at least 2 L)
Lunch/snacks
Sun hat and sun block
Bug spray containing DEET or Icaridin for protection against ticks and mosquitos.
Change of footwear for after the hike as a courtesy to your driver.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Cell phone

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Devil's Glen Provincial Park parking area. Enter from Country Rd 124.

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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

272Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:05 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $70.18 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Monday, June 29, 2026). This is based on $0.08/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Your event coordinator will confirm exactly how much money is required from each person.

Notes:

Photo credit: Daniel Parker
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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!

Waiting List

Sorry, either registration for this event is closed, or the event is full. If you are a TOC Member, you may add yourself to the Waiting List here.
Note that if the event maximum has not been reached, but you are still seeing this box, it is because the maximum was reached at one point and there are already others ahead of you on the list.