- HikeType Geology Hike
- PaceTypes Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
- TerrainTypes ,Easy: Mostly flat and good footing.,Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing,Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.,There might be muddy sections.,There might be sections with water on the trail.
- PaidOuting No
Registration Required:
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Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Geology Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Dead end of Concession Road 11 south of Superior Street, Owen Sound. Roadside parking. Please park on the east side of the road. NOTE: ROAD CONSTRUCTION at Superior Street and 9th Avenue East (Hwy 6 & 10) . No access from west end of Superior Street. If you are coming from the south on Hwy 6 & 10, turn east (right) at Story brook Park Road. At Concession 10 turn left (north). At Superior Street turn left.(west) then turn left (south) on Concession Rd 11 to the trailhead. If coming from the north on 9th Avenue East, turn east at 8th Street East. Continue past the hospital to 28th Ave E/Concession Rd 10. turn right (south). At Superior Street turn west (right). At Concession Rd 11 turn left (south) to dead end parking. See map photo attached below.
Hike Leader(s): Sheri Hatcher Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing., Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing., There might be muddy sections., There might be sections with water on the trail.
Distance: 5.5 km approx.
Description
This is an extended version of Geology Hike # 5, following Beth Gilhespy's book "Walking Through Time" in the Sydenham Bruce Trail Section. Please note the starting point for this hike. It is not the same as the trailhead in Beth's Geology Book. This is a linear hike, starting on a rail trail and then entering the main trail and hiking east to the amazing karst geology, towering cliffs and cambering features of this iconic crevice system. We will return the same way.
Copies of Beth's book will be available for purchase. Special member's only price of $37.00 . Cash or etransfer. If paying with cash, please bring exact change. I am expecting a SPECIAL GUEST to join us ! Please bring water and a snack if you wish. Proper hiking footwear and hiking poles are recommended.