- HikeType General Hike
- PaceTypes Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
- TerrainTypes ,Easy: Mostly flat and good footing.,Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
- PaidOuting No
Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking on the east side of 11 Line, approxinately 3 km north of Highway 26, at the entrance to the Cottonwood Side Trail, Map 30, Edition 31
Hike Leader(s): Jeannine Kralt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing., Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: 2.1km
Description
Given the active Freezing Rain warning for the region and upcoming radar indicating mixed precipitation, this hike will be canceled/postponed.
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This hike will be a discovery hike along the Cottonwood Loop - we'll take our time, and see what we can find. This trail is a stand-alone trail, separate from the rest of the Bruce Trail. We'll hike through forests, past a particularly large cottonwood tree, and to a lookout along a ridge. This property is the original location of the Rows homestead - their farmhouse can be seen at Moreston Village at Grey Roots.
The Cottonwood Loop is also featured in Ron Savage's new book, Exploring Sydenham. There will be sufficient time to find the related code en route.
As we'll be taking our time, this hike is suitable for families and new hikers. We'll plan to take upwards of a couple of hours - dress in layers, bring a snack, and wear good footwear. Given that December can be variable, an email re: trail conditions to expect will be sent out prior to our hike together.
If you are unable to register, please contact the hike leader via the link above.