Scotsdale Farm - Pitt Duff and Trafalgar Side Trails Look

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Scottsdale Farm Parking Lot

Hike Leader(s): Pati Greenwood, Jeff Dowsett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 11km

Description

We will follow the BT main trail and Duff Pitt and Trafalgar Side Trails for approximately 11 km.

Bring plenty of water and a snack; dress appropriately for weather conditions.  Insect repellent may be needed.

Please arrive at 8:15 am as well depart promptly at 8:30 am.

Summer Fen Series: Oliphant Fen & Petrel Point

Hosting Club: Sydenham, Peninsula
Category: Botany Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Oliphant Fen – by North Entrance of the Lorraine Brown Boardwalk

Hike Leader(s): Jeannine Kralt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing.
Distance: 3km

Description

Join the Sydenham and Peninsula Bruce Trail Clubs for a hike series focusing on fens. Fens are unique coastal wetlands occurring along the escarpment, meadow marshes that have conditions that are favourable for a variety of interesting species including orchids.

This easy hiking series will begin at Oliphant Fen, with a participant carpool to Petrel Point, returning to Oliphant thereafter. Observations count towards the PBTC Orchid Badge.

Come to one of the hikes or several to see how the fens change through the seasons. Carpooling encouraged – contact the hike leader if you are in need of a ride (no guarantees, but attempts will be made to help coordinate). Please plan to arrive 15 minutes in advance of the hike start time.

Please contact Jeannine, the hike leader, if you have any questions or concerns (link on this page).