- PaceTypes Leisurely
- TerrainTypes Easy
- PaidOuting No
Hosting Club: Peninsula
Location (Google Maps): 681 Cape Hurd Road, Tobermory
Hike Leader(s): Marg Glendon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: ~4 KM
Description
Falls on a hike! Each one of us has experienced a fall of some kind on the Bruce Trail. Want to learn how you can reduce your risk of falling?
We are so pleased that Pat Turner, Retired Occupational Therapist and hiking enthusiast, will join us today! Pat will introduce us to a few practical exercises and share tips which you can integrate into your routine hikes. These simple daily exercises and tips will enhance and ensure that any hike is safe, enjoyable and helps to prevent falls. Important information for any hiker!
Today's hike is about ~4 Km, generally on flat terrain along a wide path which leads to a rocky shore.
Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy stewards this interesting nature reserve and conducts rattlesnake and bat research onsite during the Spring, Summer and Fall season. To learn more about volunteering with EBC or about Alvar Bay Nature Reserve go here: https://escarpment.ca/see-our-preserves/bruce-county-and-huron-shore/cape-hurd-alvar-bay . We are thankful for EBC’s stewardship of this property and trails.
Duration: 2 hours
Parking : Park on the west side of Cape Hurd Road near the entrance to Alvar Bay Nature Reserve
No washrooms onsite.
Wear layers, hat, mittens and boots with good tread. Bring a light backpack with water and snack.