Geology Hike #1 – Rocklyn Creek

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09/21/2024 9:45 AM - 1:00 PM

Geology Hike #1 - Rocklyn Creek

  • HikeType Geology Hike
  • PaceTypes Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
  • TerrainTypes ,Easy: Mostly flat and good footing.,Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing,Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
  • PaidOuting No

Hike open to BTC Members only.


Registration Required:

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Hosting Club: Niagara, Iroquoia, Toronto, Caledon Hills, Dufferin Hi-Land, Blue Mountains, Beaver Valley, Sydenham, Peninsula
Category: Geology Hike
Location (Google Maps): CAR SHUTTLE linear hike. Meet at BT roadside parking along St Vincent-Sydenham Townline north of Walters Falls between Sideroad 3 and Holland-Sydenham Townline. We will be taking some cars to start point at Blantyre and then hike west.

Hike Leader(s): Carol Graham-Mullin 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, Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
Distance: 7.4 km

Description

Join Beth Gilhespy  and Carol Mullin on a special geology hike exploring the delightful Rocklyn Creek section, with its many dolostone and shale layers, deep forests, historic foundations and rocky outcrops. This is Hike #1 in the Geology Series (1 of 16 hikes). Copies of Beth's book, "Walking through Time" will be available for purchase at the end of the hike. A special member's only price of $37.00 , cash, cheque or etransfer. More details to come about the Sydenham Bruce Trail Geology Badge!