Scenic Sydenham Side Trails - An End-to-End Series

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Fundraiser
Location (Google Maps): Information will be sent directly to registered participants regarding details of each hike, including locations and meeting spots.

Hike Leader(s): Fran Turner Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk: 4 to 5 km/h
Terrain: Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
Distance: Daily distance varies from 9.5 km to 15.5 km depending on side trails featured on that day. Total distance covered over 9 hikes is 117 km.

Description

This hike series features 46 of the most scenic side trails within the Sydenham section.  We will be hiking multiple side trails per day, varying from three to eight.  We will cover a variety of terrain including forests, marshes, rocky outcrops and scenic lookouts.  Hikers must be physically fit and prepared for mud, rough footing and strenuous ascents and descents. In order to achieve our daily goals, we will be hiking at a brisk pace.  You need to be comfortable with a steady, brisk pace over challenging terrain, for hours at a stretch.

Hikers must have heavy duty waterproof hiking boots, wet weather gear, layered clothing, and sun /bug protection.  Plenty of water is essential and a lunch will be needed each day.

Car shuttles will be used to move hikers between the side trails, and hikers must be prepared to use their vehicle to transport passengers.

This hike series is limited to 10 hikers, plus leader and sweep.

Upon finishing the series, hikers will receive a brand new Scenic Sydenham Side Trails badge and a great sense of accomplishment.

Peninsula Side Trail Loops

Hosting Club: Blue Mountains, Sydenham, Peninsula
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside Parking at south end of Cathedral Drive near Hopeness.

Hike Leader(s): Karen Buschert Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk: 4 to 5 km/h, Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
Distance: Varies, approximately 10-18 km each day

Description

Explore the Bruce/Saugeen Peninsula through a series of loop hikes involving side trails at Lion’s Head, Devil’s Monument, Hope Bay and the Obese Side Trail at Rural Roots. These four days of hikes will take in magnificent views and fascinating geology and some challenging terrain. Our longest hike at Lion’s Head will be 18 km (about 6 hours) and the other days will involve multiple loops with the options to go longer or shorter if desired. A detailed itinerary will be sent out upon registration. All hikes can count towards the Peninsula Side Trails badge and we will also take some time to identify trees, ferns and birds for anyone interested in those badges too!

Accommodation suggestion: Silver Lake Mennonite Camp near Sauble Beach. Shared accommodations with food provided. Carpooling from camp will be arranged for those who will be staying there. Cost is $400 + HST per person and includes 3 nights, 3 suppers, 3 lunches and 3 breakfasts. Option to stay Sunday night is an extra $60+ HST (food not included). For further details contact hike leader and/or visit Silver Lake’s website: slmc.ca/retreats/

*No dogs*

Fletcher Creek Preserve, Puslinch, HCA Property

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Park at Fletcher Creek Ecological Preserve on Concession 7 just north of Gore Rd , Puslinch
HCA passes can be used or $8.50 per vehicle

Hike Leader(s): Cathie Green Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: Approx. 10 kms

Description

Easy, Moderate hike – Fletcher’s Creek Preserve is an abandoned quarry site that has been rehabilitated and is located at the headwaters of the Spencer Creek watershed

We will  loop hike through the preserve as well as an adjacent trail that also was part of the quarry back in the day-lots of local history- it was the area swimming hole and some still use it.

Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather-could be wet. Bring water, snack, hiking poles, cell