S1.Ep7 "Kelso" Hiking The Bruce Trail End To End : A Journey Across Ontario

Season 1, Episode 7 : “Kelso”
This section of the Bruce Trail travels over the top of the Milton Outlier – the towering isolated mountain of escarpment rock that has Rattlesnake Point to on the east side, and Glen Eden Ski Area to the West if you want to zip down the mountain.
Kelso Conservation Area is a popular mountain biking spot, with many interweaving bike trails criss- crossing the Bruce Trail that runs through it. The trail runs through a flat deciduous forest before popping out at the dramatic Kelso cliff which stands so majestically facing the busy traffic travelling up and down highway 401 in the distance.
The trail follows the cliff edge and the ever present turkey vultures rip through the air currents as usual.
There are some fascinating lime kilns buried in the forest just off the trail, a common feature along the Bruce Trail – which itself is made of limestone once used in the kilns.
The trail works it’s way through Glen Eden Ski Area, across the train tracks, past 16 Mile Creek (where on the next hike we will see it’s masterwork : Hilton Falls), under the 401 and to an inconspicuous spot in the woods where the Iroquoia section of the Bruce Trail officially ends and the Toronto Section begins.
It’s here we end our hike for the day, and gear up for the mega Hilton Falls Loop featured in the next episode.
Notes
Season One covers the first 450 km of the trail from Niagara to Collingwood and is 19 Episodes – airing weekly, every Tuesday from Nov.9th 2021 to March 15th 2022 on YouTube, Rumble, CloutHub, BitChute and Minds.
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Comments are welcome – Have you hiked this area? Are there other good trails nearby? Do you live in the area and have stories to share? Old escarpment legends or family history? What influence has the Niagara Escarpment and the Bruce Trail had in your life? It would be great to hear as well from those around the world who love to get outside and enjoy and appreciate the beautiful land.
Thanks as always to the many people, past, present and future who work tirelessly to create, maintain and improve our trail systems. And thanks to the landowners who share their beautiful land. It is very much appreciated.
Details:
Bruce Trail Reference Guide Maps: 11
Total Map Distance : 10 km
Step Counter Distance : 13 km
Music from the Episode:
“Alive Healthy and Free” from album Upland
Intro : “Things Are Happening” and “Alive Healthy and Free” from the album Upland
Outro : “Algorithm” from the album Upland
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