- 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
Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Geology Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meet and park roadside where Cole's Sideroad meets Taylor Sideroad, just north of Concession 20. Coles Sideroad is accessed via Concession 20, between Wolseley (Grey Road 17) and Kemble. We will carpool to trailhead. Linear Hike.
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: approx 6.3 km
Description
On this linear hike you will enjoy the views from the heights of Kemble Mountain, starting at the trailhead parking near Edmonstone Side Trail and heading west on the main trail to Mystery Cabin Side Trail and Don Richards Side Trail back to the cars. We will be encountering deep crevices, springs, fossils and beautiful mature forests that may be showing colour at this time of year. Please bring water, snacks and poles as needed. The hike leader will have copies of Beth Gilhespy's Sydenham geology book for sale (cash, cheque or e-transfer $37.00 BT members. "Walking Through Time Exploring Niagara Escarpment Geology." Sydenham Bruce Trail Geology Badge has been developed. Details can be shared from hike leader during the hike.