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January 16
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    January 16, 2024

    Forest Bathing Hike at Scotsdale Farm and Learn About the Indigenous Village 1550 - 1580

    9:30 AM-1:30 PM
    01/16/2024
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    Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
    Category: Nature Walks
    Location (Google Maps): The hike departs from the parking lot at Scotsdale Farm (north of km 29.8, BTC Ref Guide Map 13). Enter Scotsdale Farm from Trafalgar Rd., 1.7 km northwest of Highway 7.

    Hike Leader(s): Janice McClelland Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

    Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
    Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
    Distance: 8 km

    Description

    This Forest Bathing walk begins on the Bennet Heritage Trail at Scotsdale Farm. We cross the Snows Creek pond and subsequently Owl Creek, close to the site of an Indigenous (Attiwonderonk) village from 1550 – 1580. Hike leader will briefly present further info learned about the village. Our trail then follows Owl Creek. Lunch break at a scenic spot along the Creek. We peacefully return via the Bennet Heritage Trail, the Maureen Smith Side Trail and the forested main Bruce Trail. Please bring water and a lunch.  (Icers may be helpful depending on ice/snow conditions.)