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- 04September 4, 2024
Silent Valley
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/silent-valley-14/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 in person the 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: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6 kmDescription
Parking on the north end of 2nd Concession S in the Sydenham section, we will access the Silent Valley Side Trail and head towards the Wilson Homestead Side Trail. Afterwards, we will do a loop around Avalanche Pass Side Trail and investigate the Vanishing Wall Side Trail. We will visit the site of the Cessna 205 plane crash, look for the b
arn foundation stones, limestone kiln remains and many other treasures. You can even search for fossils! There will be some scrambling over rocks. Bring a snack or lunch and water.