🌕Full Moon Hike Series: Part 1 of 7 🌕 Hike along the Shimmering Waters of Georgian Bay (Cape Chin South) 🌕

Hosting Club: Peninsula
Category: Moonlit Hike Series
Location (Google Maps): Cape Chin South Figure 8: Bruce Trail + Cape Chin Side Trail

Hike Leader(s): Bill Floyd; Kamila Tomaszewska Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2.0 - 3.0 km/h): A relaxed pace with frequent breaks and a focus on enjoyment.
Terrain: Easy: Flat forested sections or lowland trails.
Distance: 3 km

Description

We will take a 3km figure 8 journey along the main Bruce Trail with a fantastic view of Georgian Bay and the Cape Chin Side Trail amongst the trees.  Under the full moon we will enjoy a hike through a lovely forest, stunning views of Georgian Bay, and a visit to the cobble beach!

Date: Sunday, October 25th

Time: 5:00pm

Moonrise: 5:13pm

Sunset: 5:18pm

Hike length:  3 km (in/out).

Duration:  2  hours

Location: Cape Chin South.  Parking at the end of Carter Rd.

What to bring:

• Illuminate the path with a red light headlamp (if you don't have one that's ok as others will).  Only red lights please.

• Sturdy boots

• Appropriate clothing for the weather conditions (layers are great)

• Hiking poles may be helpful (but not mandatory)

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with nature and enjoy the night sky

Badge Alert: Earn a Full Moon Hiking badge by joining a total of 4 full moon hikes.  
Full Moon Hiking Badge Info:
Step 1: Complete Badge Requirements
-> Hikers must complete 4 full moon hikes (if a hike is cancelled registration counts).
-> Note: If you hiked two previous full moon hikes and then hike two this year you have earned your badge.
Step 2: Send an e-transfer To: treasurer@peninsula.brucetrail.org

-> e-Transfer $10 to cover cost of badges.
-> Once the amount has been deposited, please screenshot the confirmation stating the e-Transfer was accepted, and include it together with the following information in an email to the address below.

Step 3: Email Your Proof of Payment to  badges@peninsula.brucetrail.org
-> Subject Line - Full Moon Badge

-> Please indicate the 4 hikes you participated in 
-> Confirm that you have sent the e-transfer.  If you have a screenshot please attach.
-> Include your full address

4. Obtaining Your Badge
-> If you are attending your fourth hike the badge can be handed out (give Bill a heads up by email - barriebill@gmail.com).  You can also bring cash that evening to receive your badge
-> The badge can also be mailed (hence the need for your address)

2026-2027 FULL MOON HIKING SERIES
Locations will be updated as they are confirmed 

• Monday, October 25th - Cape Chin

• Tuesday, November 24th (Supermoon). Will be posted shortly

• Wednesday, December 23rd (Cold Moon is a major astronomical highlight, serving as the closest and largest supermoon of the year).  Should be posted shortly

• Friday, January 22nd  (posted by December)

• Saturday, February 20th (posted by December)

• Monday, March 22nd

• Tuesday, April 20th