Celebrate Winter Series – Cape Chin South

Hosting Club: Peninsula
Category: Winter Hikes
Location (Google Maps): Cape Chin South, South end of Carter Road

Hike Leader(s): Owen and 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: Moderate: Rolling hills, mild slopes and rocky paths.
Distance: 3 1/2 or 5 km

Description

Celebrate Winter Hikes Series – Cape Chin South

Step into winter with the Celebrate Winter on the Trail Series—an invitation to enjoy the season’s beauty on the trail. These small-group adventures offer shorter distances (~5 km) hikes, slower but steady pace, with a duration of ~ 3hours. Gear requirements will vary with the weather, and may include snowshoes, winter hiking boots, icers, or hiking poles. Join one or all five!

Join us for a magical 3.5 km loop hike which winds through the shelter of a cedar forest, follows the Georgian Bay shoreline, and meanders along a peaceful forest corridor. You may even feel as though you’ve stepped into the enchanted Land of Narnia!

If conditions allow, a hike leader will take those wishing to venture a little deeper into the woods for an optional, energetic 1.5 km out-and-back hike. The terrain is relatively flat. The out-and-back hike segment has one steep incline.

Plan ahead if you don’t have your own snowshoes. Snowshoes and poles kits are available from Bruce County Libraries, free. We also have a few adult pairs of snowshoes. Please let me know if you need snowshoes in advance.

Winter hiking requires extra thought and preparation. Please prepare by wearing layered clothing, warm winter hiking boots, hat, face covering (if windy), and mittens. Bring a light backpack for snacks and warm drink. Hiking poles and gators are strongly recommended.

After the hike, we’ll gather for lunch at Tru Foods, if you wish.