- HikeType General Hike
- PaceTypes Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
- TerrainTypes ,Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing,Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.,There might be muddy sections.
- PaidOuting No
Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking on the east side of St. Vincent-Sydenham Townline where the River Kwai Side Trail meets the road, south of km 56.3 (Map 30)
Hike Leader(s): Maureen McFarland Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing., There might be muddy sections.
Distance: 12 kms
Description
We will start with a car shuttle to the parking area at the north end of the townline where the road veers west (km 55.2). From here we will start our hike south along the main trail to the River Kwai Side Trail, then follow the side trail back to the cars. From the end point some of us will shuttle the drivers back to the starting point. The trail is rocky with crevices along the escarpment edge. There are some beautiful lookouts from the escarpment edge. The trail continues to be rocky as we hike south but eventually we end up in hardwood forest then an old apple orchard.. We can expect to see examples of two rare ferns - hart’s tongue fern and walking fern. Bring a lunch or snack. If you are unable to register, please call or text Maureen at 647-918-4180.