- HikeType Snowshoe Hike
- PaceTypes Brisk: 4 to 5 km/h
- TerrainTypes ,Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.,There are crevices or holes which may be hidden by layers of snow. Hike with extreme caution.,There might be icy and slippery sections.,There might be muddy sections.,There might be sections with water on the trail.
- PaidOuting No
Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Snowshoe Hike
Location (Google Maps): Click the (Google Maps) link on the left to direct you to parking. GPS coordinates: 44.73324, -80.95827. Park at the curve Coles Sideroad and Taylor Sideroad, 1.0 km north of Concession. Found in the Bruce Trail Reference guidebook Edition 31, Map 34 near km 136.9
Hike Leader(s): Stewart Brown Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk: 4 to 5 km/h
Terrain: Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing., There are crevices or holes which may be hidden by layers of snow. Hike with extreme caution., There might be icy and slippery sections., There might be muddy sections., There might be sections with water on the trail.
Distance: 10 km
Description
This strenuous snowshoe hike passes a wonderful variety of landscapes and ecosystems from wetlands to escarpment ridges. We visit one of Sydenham's authorized campsites, Birch Camp. Our actual pace will depend on mid-March trail conditions. Regardless, the hike will require an effort that matches what would be required on a summer hike of a brisk pace of 4-5 km/h. Be prepared for a good workout in the snow or mud, or wet or all of these! Registrants will receive an email the day before the hike with an update of trail conditions and what to bring. Ten kilometres at a brisk pace on these trails is no easy feat, but if you're up to the challenge, you are most welcome!