Hike #53 BTC Parking Area 30 Sideroad Mulmur to Concession 10 South Nottawasaga & Garden of Eden Rd (Noisy River)


Hike #53 BTC Parking Area 30 Sideroad Mulmur to Concession 10 South Nottawasaga & Garden of Eden Rd (Noisy River)

We started today's hike at the BTC parking area on 30 Sideroad in Mulmur.  I do not recommend approaching the parking area from from Ist Line EHS as it can hardly be called a road.  The parking lot had washroom facilities (a porta-potty).  We only brought one vehicle and left Peter's mountain bike (and a camping chair for Amanda) at our final destination - Concession 10 South Nottawasaga & Garden of Eden Rd.  Biking out of the Noisy River valley after a long hike to retrieve the car was less than fun!

BTC parking area on 30 Sideroad (holds 20 cars)

Washroom facilities at BTC parking area


View east towards BTC parking area from trail

Trail from BTC parking area to Line 1 EHS


The first section of the trail ran North on 1st Line EHS between farmers fields.  It then turns left (west) on Mulmu-Nottawasag Towline Rd passing the small community of Lavender.  It is here that we enter the Blue Mountains Section of the Bruce trail, leaving the Dufferin Hi-Lands section behind.  We did not see a placard indicating this transition.

Tail crossing at 30 Sideroad

View north on 1st Line EHS


View north on 1st Line EHS


View of barn and pond from 1st Line EHS

Intersection of 1st Line EHS with Mulmur-Nottawasaga Townline


Bruce trail blazes at 1st Line EHS and Mulmur-Nottawasaga Townline

View westward down Mulmur-Nottawasaga Townline towards Lavender

A monarch found on Mulmur-Nottawasaga Townline

Community of Lavender Cemetery



Farm just east of crossroads at Lavender


The Cock and Hen Inn - free room and board.  No foxes allowed!

Placard at the crossroad in Lavender (Lavender Hill Rd & Mulmur-Nottawasaga Townline)

Lean-to at side of Concession 2 South in Lavender


Shortly after crossing Lavender Hill Rd, the the trail turns right (north) along Concession 2 South Nottawasaga.  It is easy to miss this right-hand turn.  The trail then enters the woods and heads north into the Noisy River Provincial Nature Reserve.

View south on road Concession 2 South towards Mulmur-Nottawasaga Townline

Entrance to woods at end of Concession 2 South

These chasms are present throughout the Noisy River Provincial Nature Reserve

There are several beam bridges scattered throughout the Nature Reserve


Meadow viewed from trail in Noisy River Nature Reserve

The trail quickly turns left (west) to travel through the Noisy River Provincial Nature Reserve for approximately 3.5km before skirting a small lake.  This area is dotted with chasms and large boulders.  Sections of the trail pass through cedars and other sections though hardwoods.  Many of the trees were displaying beautiful fall colours.





The chasms along the trail had cedars growing around them

Some of the chasms in this section were very deep

Lots o' mushrooms were out today!

Short climb with hard left turn at the top

View from trail to Noisy River valley and surrounding farmland.

Keep a close eye on the trail blazes.  In some sections they are difficult to find...


Evidence of trail maintenance

Another lean-to!

Another view of the lands surrounding the Noisy River Provincial Nature Reserve

Large boulder in the middle of the trail.  Blazes were very difficult to find this section - easy to get lost...

Section of trail going through hardwoods again

Yet more bridges / boardwalks






Bench encountered on the trail

The trail then skirts around the south-western edge of a small lake and turns north.  The views here were spectacular!  The trail then descended towards a curve in the road where Concession 10 South meets with Garden of Eden Road.  These roads are not paved.  Peter quickly hiked ahead, mounted his bike, and cycled back to the BTC parking area on 30 Sideroad.  The short section of Concession 10 South towards Mulmur-Nottawasaga Townline was a steep incline and not a welcome end to a long hike!  Peter continued south on Concession 10 to 30 Sideroad and the BTC parking area.  The views of the farmer's fields and horse farms on 30 Sideroad were fantastic! 

View from southern end of lake


View from western edge of lake


Peter's bike left at edge of Garden of Eden Rd and Concession 10 South.

View of trail crossing Concession 10 South.  This is were we will begin next our next hike.

Thistle growing on Concession 10 South.




Amanda waiting for Peter to return with the car...

An example of some of the brilliant fall colours we saw today.



Hike #53

Date:        October 7th, 2023
Start:        BTC Parking Area just south of 30 Sideroad

Time:                          2 hours 40 min
Distance:                   10.7 kms
Difficulty:                   Moderate: rolling hills, meadows, steep climbs
Trail Use:                    Hiking Only               
Total kms hiked:       388.1
Kms remaining:        523.8

Points of Interest in the Area: We didn't stop to visit any points of interest...




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