This hike is on a Wednesday at 10am: Rain or Shine. I have made a reservation at the Falls Inn at Walter's Falls for lunch (optional). Please advise me by return email if you are joining me.
We are very lucky to have Beth Gilhespy lead us on this hike! Beth is well known for her Bruce Trail Conservancy work and is currently the CEO of the Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy. We are looking forward to her sharing some of her knowledge of the area and the geological strata. In addition she has promised to bring along some of her books about this area and the trails, for sale after the hike.($37)
As always, please ensure you have the physical ability to handle the length, difficulty and pace. Reminders and cancellations are only sent to those who register so please register if joining us in order to receive any changes or cancellations. As this is a limited number hike please cancel if you can't make it.
This hike is at the beginning of the Sydenham section of the Bruce Trail. It's a delightful walk the starts at, and then passes through, two historic communities. In addition to signs of settler history there are beautiful deep forests and rocky outcrops. The final stretch follows a sparkling tributary of the Rocklyn Creek as it tumbles down a washboard of Manitoulin Dolostone layers. The terrain is rocky but not terribly difficult. No scrambling or big hills but regular ups and downs.
The length is 7.4 kms. Aprox. 2 1/2 hrs. We will need a few volunteers to drive us from the parking area to the start at Blantyre.
Walking poles, hiking boots and water are recommended. Bug spray may be required.
Meeting spot details will be sent via the Registration Confirmation and Reminder emails.
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Beaver Valley PROBUS Club
Box 144, Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0