- HikeType General Hike
- PaceTypes Brisk: 4 to 5 km/h
- TerrainTypes Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
- PaidOuting No
Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet at roadside parking at the north end of 2nd Concession South. Drive east from Owen Sound on Grey Road 18 and turn north at Concession Road 2 South. (this is where Grey Road 29 turns Right, you will turn Left) See Map 30. Please arrive at 08:45 so we are ready to hit the trail by 9 am.
Hike Leader(s): Fran Turner Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk: 4 to 5 km/h
Terrain: Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
Distance: 8.5 km
Description
This hike is a great opportunity to get in some extra exercise before the onslaught of Christmas meals! This loop hike is a favourite. We'll hike up the steep and impressive Avalanche Pass side trail and then follow the escarpment edge to the Waisberg Lookout where we'll enjoy the view. We return via the Wilson Homestead Trail and the Vanishing Wall Trail and finally the Silent Valley Trail. Point of interest include the remains of the old Wilson Homestead and the remains of a Cessna 205 which tragically crashed into the trees in 1970. There are several steep up and down portions of this hike, with uneven footing, making it suitable for experienced hikers.