- PaceTypes Leisurely (2.0 - 3.0 km/h): A relaxed pace with frequent breaks and a focus on enjoyment.
- TerrainTypes ,Difficult: Steep ascents/descents, rocky scrambling, and some rugged escarpment paths.,Easy: Flat forested sections or lowland trails.,Moderate: Rolling hills, mild slopes and rocky paths.
- PaidOuting No
Hike open to BTC Members only.
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Hosting Club: Peninsula
Location (Google Maps): Rural Rootz Nature Reserve, 645 Northacres Road, South Bruce Peninsula. N0H 2T0
Hike Leader(s): Marg Glendon 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: Difficult: Steep ascents/descents, rocky scrambling, and some rugged escarpment paths., Easy: Flat forested sections or lowland trails., Moderate: Rolling hills, mild slopes and rocky paths.
Distance: ~4 km
Description
The Bruce Trail Conservancy is a founding member of the World Trails Network, working collaboratively to sustainably promote and support public footpaths through the creation of Friendship Trails.
Much like twin cities, Friendship Trails connect trail organizations from different countries in a spirit of partnership, shared promotion, and international collaboration.
These connections celebrate friendship, strengthen community, and bring people from all walks of life together—both with nature and with one another
Although this second hike in the Friendship Trail series is not a designated International Friendship Trail, it explores the idea of friendship through the lens of reciprocity, gratitude, and shared experience, inspired by the teachings of Robin Wall Kimmerer.
Join us for a unique combination of a workshop and hike focusing on connection—with each other and with the natural world.
We will begin with a hands-on workshop led by Natasha Akiwenzie of Bagida’waad Alliance, who will introduce participants to the concept of sustainable harvesting. You will have an opportunity to braid your own sweetgrass while reflecting on the importance of kindness, reciprocity and nurturing relationships. Sweetgrass is one of four sacred medicines in many First Nations cultures.
Following the workshop, we’ll enjoy a short hike at Rural Rootz Nature Reserve, where we’ll observe how these lessons are reflected in nature. Rural Roots Side Trail is the only Bruce Trail Conservancy side trail which is not physically connected to the Bruce Trail. It is a unique ecosystem which holds examples of karst topography, wetland, limestone caves and moss covered boulders.
This experience offers a thoughtful blend of learning, reflection, friendship and time outdoors.
Free-will cash donations to Rural Rootz Nature Reserve are appreciated. These donations go toward maintaining Rural Rootz Nature Reserve.
Thank you to Tom and Dee Ashman for generously welcoming us to Rural Rootz Nature Reserve.