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    August 29, 2023

    Silent Valley Nature Reserve. In celebration of the 10th anniversary of this Nature Reserve

    9:30 AM-3:00 PM
    08/29/2023
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    Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
    Category: Tuesday Hikers
    Location (Google Maps): Sydenham Club , Woodford, Map 30
    Parking is available in the Woodford Community Hall parking lot as well as on Woodford Cres.

    Hike Leader(s): Doris Harper Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
    Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
    Distance: 12 – 14 km depending on the number of side trails we include

    Description

    Hiking the side trails and the Bruce Trail main trail; Silent Valley – acquired by the Bruce Trail Conservancy 10 years ago, the Valley has a story to tell “a fascinating story of geology, history, and disaster.” You can learn more about the unique history of this former farm in a book written by Ron Savage, (volunteer with the Bruce Trail) titled  Silent Valley – A stunning jewel in a beautiful necklace.

    MEET: 9:30 AM at the Woodford Community Centre Hwy 26 just east of Owen Sound.

    From here we will shuttle to the parking area on 2nd Concession S. off Hwy 18. We will hike the Silent Valley Side Trail and loop through the additional side trails. There are several plaques of information on the property as well as artifacts, and an interesting landscape.

    Following our exploration of the property we will hike the main trail back to Woodford. Along the way there are additional points of interest, including a look out over Bighead River Valley, a glacier spillway,  caves and crevasses.

    The trail can be wet in places, consider bringing extra foot wear. Bring water, beverages, lunch, snacks, poles optional, but terrain can be rough in spots. Sunscreen, bug spray, a hat suggested.

     


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