- PaceTypes Medium (3.0 - 4.5 km/h): A comfortable pace for most hikers with steady progress.
- TerrainTypes ,Difficult: Steep ascents/descents, rocky scrambling, and some rugged escarpment paths.,Moderate: Rolling hills, mild slopes and rocky paths.
- PaidOuting No
Hosting Club: Peninsula
Location (Google Maps): Bruce Trail Parking Area at Forty Hills (GPS: 45.020460, -81.283790).
Hike Leader(s): Marg and Owen Glendon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium (3.0 - 4.5 km/h): A comfortable pace for most hikers with steady progress.
Terrain: Difficult: Steep ascents/descents, rocky scrambling, and some rugged escarpment paths., Moderate: Rolling hills, mild slopes and rocky paths.
Distance: ~11 km
Description
We invite you to join us for this fun “figure 8” hike which includes five side trails! We will hike on the sidetrails of White Bluff Provincial Nature Reserve and along the beautiful escarpment overlooking Georgian Bay and Lion's Head Harbour. This hike twists and turns like a sidewinder through quiet meadow, mixed forest and rocky ups-and-downs!
Bring your lunch or snack for a brief stop at Reed's Dump. Duration of the hike will be ~ 3 1/2 hr. Portapottie available at the Forty Hills parking lot and basic outdoor toilet available at Reed's Dump.
Sturdy footwear with good grip is recommended. Good balance and endurance are required.
Free coffee and muffin for hike participants arriving by 9:15 a.m.