- HikeType Geology Hike
- PaceTypes Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
- TerrainTypes ,Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing,Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.,There might be muddy sections.,There might be sections with water on the trail.
- PaidOuting No
Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Geology Hike
Location (Google Maps):
BT roadside parking at dead end of 2nd Concession South, north of Grey Road 18. Map 30, ed. 31, near km 34.5, southern end of Silent Valley Sidetrail. You have an option to meet at the north-east corner of the parking lot at Home Depot on Highway 26 on the east side of Owen Sound and carpool from there. Carol will meet you there at 9:00 am.
Hike Leader(s): Carol Graham-Mullin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing., There might be muddy sections., There might be sections with water on the trail.
Distance: 6.5 km
Description
Loop hike of Silent Valley. Geology Hike # 2 in series of 16 hikes from Beth's newest book "Walking Through Time".
Join Carol Graham-Mullin for this exploration of Silent Valley. Fascinating escarpment geology along with ancient cedars, rare ferns, fossils and more ! The final route to be hiked may be slightly altered due to closure of upper main trail flooding. Don't worry, we will visit all the exciting geological features !
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 or etransfer. This hike can be credited towards the Sydenham Geology Badge.