- 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.,There might be muddy sections.
- PaidOuting No
Registration Required:
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Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Geology Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Meet and park at the gravel parking area at "Ben Allen" at the intersection of Grey Road 17 and Gordon Sutherland Parkway. We will carpool and drive a short distance north to the trailhead.
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., There might be muddy sections.
Distance: 5.6 km
Description
This is Geology Hike # 10 as described in Beth Gilhespy's book, "Walking Through Time Exploring Niagara Escarpment Geology in the Sydenham Bruce Trail Section". Please join Carol for this delightful loop hike through the forest featuring wetlands, "wells", erratics, fossils and views across the Glen.
Please bring water, snacks and poles if needed. The hike leader will have signed copies of Beth's book for sale, $37.00 cash (correct change please) or e-transfer.