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- 01February 1, 2023
Franks Lime Kiln, Singhampton Caves
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/franks-lime-kiln-singhampton-caves-2/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Register on-line or sign-in morning of hike
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.Hike Leader(s): Kelly-Leigh Thomas Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 12kmDescription
Please be prepared with icers’s or snowshoes.An enjoyable snowshoe along the white blazed trail through the upper escarpment, descending to the Standing Rock Side Trail where the trail becomes more challenging and quite the climb. An enjoyable view of Standing Rock in all its magnificence, then up and over icy rock faces and through icy cracks and crevices! Once at the top continue on to close the loop. Take the Franks Kiln Side Trail just before you reach the end of the loop to view a restored lime kiln that was originally built circa 1860. Bring a snack or lunch and water.