- HikeType Winter Hikes
- PaceTypes Leisurely (2.0 - 3.0 km/h): A relaxed pace with frequent breaks and a focus on enjoyment.
- TerrainTypes Moderate: Rolling hills, mild slopes and rocky paths.
- PaidOuting No
Hosting Club: Peninsula
Category: Winter Hikes
Location (Google Maps): 120 Chi sin tib dek Rd, Tobermory, ON N0H 2R0
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: ~4-5 km
Description
Meet at at the BPNP Visitors Centre a few minutes early. At 10 a.m., we will start our "out-and-back" back hike (~4-5 km) here and follow the Main Trail through a “tunnel” of Cedar and Pine trees leading us to the sweet little beach of Dunks Bay. Here, before returning to the Visitors Centre, we will consider an option to extend our hike along the Main Trail – depending on time and weather conditions. This trail section is generally flat and rocky. If we extend our hike, there will be some short ups and downs along the south shore of Dunks Bay. Our hike time will be ~ 2 – 2 ½ hours. Bring water, snacks and icers. Winter hiking requires extra preparation – wear layers of clothing, warm winter hiking boots, hat, face covering (if windy) and mittens. Hiking poles and gators are recommended. If the trail has a few inches or more of snow – bring your snowshoes. If you don’t have snowshoes, check in at the BPNP Visitor’s Centre to borrow snowshoes for this hike. At hike’s end, enjoy lunch (bring your own) by the fire at the Visitors Centre. Then, consider catching a movie here – one of the Friday Film Series at the BPNP – by donation. All other park fees apply.