- HikeType Snowshoe Hike
- PaceTypes Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
- TerrainTypes ,Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing,Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.,There might be muddy sections.,There are crevices or holes which may be hidden by layers of snow. Hike with extreme caution.,There might be icy and slippery sections.
- PaidOuting No
Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Snowshoe Hike
Location (Google Maps): Click the (Google Maps) link on the left to direct you to parking.
GPS coordinates: 44.5608, -80.9907
Park in the Owen Sound Transportion lot located on Hwy 6 just 300 m north of the Springmout traffic lights
Or use the Bruce Trail app that links to Google Maps to drive there by clicking on P then Roadside Parking then Get Directions.
Or look in the Bruce Trail Reference guidebook Edition 31, Map 32 near km 101.8
Hike Leader(s): Stewart Brown Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing., There might be muddy sections., There are crevices or holes which may be hidden by layers of snow. Hike with extreme caution., There might be icy and slippery sections.
Distance: 4.8 km
Description
The Walk In Nature Series (WINS) consists of 2 hour hikes in the Sydenham section of the Bruce Trail that combine nature appreciation with fitness in a safe and welcoming group environment led by an experienced hike leader. Consider these hikes to be appointments with yourself in nature that promote health and fitness.
On this WINS early spring hike, discover the unique features of nature in the Pottawatomi Conservation Area along the Merle Gunby side trail, the main trail and the Memorial Forest Side Trail that lead us to a wonderful view under Jones Falls.
Registrants will be sent an email the day before the hike with an update of trail conditions and what to bring whether it be snowshoes, icers, boots or all of the above.