- HikeType Car Hike
- HikeIcon https://hikes.brucetrail.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/7/marker_car-hikes.png
- PaceTypes Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
- TerrainTypes ,Flat,Level 1 (Easy - mostly on flat, well maintained trails with hard-packed surface),Other (Refer to Description)
- PaidOuting No
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Depart: Meet for a 9:30 a.m. departure from Simcoe Memorial Park parking lot, 273 Owen St. Simcoe, ON, N3Y 2V3 (Norfolk County)
If you want a shorter walk of 13 km arrive at 8:50 a.m. at the meeting location for a car shuttle to drop off your car and return to the start. Hike begins at 9:30 a.m.
Hike Leader(s): Jeanette Vincent Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Level 1 (Easy - mostly on flat, well maintained trails with hard-packed surface), Other (Refer to Description)
Distance: 13km or 23-24 km
Description
About the hike:
The rail trail in Carolinian Canada is one of Canada's best, following the Lynn River to Lake Erie, located on the former CNR rail line which was established along the pioneer river trail in 1873 as the Lake Huron and Port Dover Railway. The rail line was abandoned in 1988. The Lynn Valley Trail passes through a number of different habitats including; mixed woods, wetlands, open grassland and agricultural land, all along the scenic Lynn River. Interesting examples of Carolinian flora and fauna may be found along the trail. The autumn colours should be upon us and you may see the famous Osage Orange, species: Maclura Pomifera along Silver Lake. We will take a little detour to see Port Dover's hidden gem; Lynn River Waterfalls and the luxury Clonmel Castle. Who would have guessed! We lunch in Port Dover and we retrace our steps to Simcoe. Bring a lunch or head to one of the local fish restaurants in Port Dover.
Length: 24 km (6- 6 1/2 hrs) with snack break & lunch stop.
Hike level: 2 (moderate). we will hike at 4 km/hr. Flat terrain, some paved & some stone dust.
- From Toronto about a 2 hour drive, add a little extra time if you are unfamiliar with the area.
What to wear and bring: Bring water, snacks and lunch. Or you may want to purchase a fish lunch at one of the local restaurants. Be prepared for weather conditions for this day. Hiking shoes or boots recommended. Hiking poles if you use them.