- PaceTypes Medium (3.0 - 4.5 km/h): A comfortable pace for most hikers with steady progress.
- TerrainTypes Moderate: Rolling hills, mild slopes and rocky paths.
- PaidOuting No
Hosting Club: Peninsula
Location (Google Maps): On roadside at the south end of Harkins Rd
Hike Leader(s): Marie-José van der Zande Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium (3.0 - 4.5 km/h): A comfortable pace for most hikers with steady progress.
Terrain: Moderate: Rolling hills, mild slopes and rocky paths.
Distance: ~20km
Description
Perched 80 feet above Georgian Bay, on the beautiful Bruce Peninsula, the Cabot Head Lighthouse has guided ships for over 100 years. Located in Cabot Head Nature Reserve on Georgian Bay. Today its closed to visitors, but we will have the unique opportunity to take in the views as we walk along the bay on the road to the lighthouse. From there we will take the trail to Wingfield Basin. A refuge for ships back in the day in stormy weather and today for sailors and boaters to anchor and rest. We will see relics from a ship left there many years ago. A reminder of the beauty and the strength of mother nature in this hidden gem. Let's take a walk back in time.
This will be approximately a 20km out-and-back hike, and we aim to return to the parking lot by 3pm.
Please bring water, snacks, and lunch, as well as any refreshments you may need. Layered clothing is recommended since the weather may change throughout the day, and hiking poles are optional.
Our lunch stop will be at the Lighthouse before we head back to Harkins Rd parking.