Geology Hike # 4 Woodford Escarpment plus lime kiln

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05/16/2026 9:45 AM - 2:00 PM

Geology Hike # 4 Woodford Escarpment plus lime kiln

  • 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
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Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Geology Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Woodford Community, 107 Woodford Crescent, Owen Sound ON N4K 5W4. Please park behind the building. Loop hike from here.

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: 4.5 km.

Description

This is Geology Series # 4 following Beth Gilhespy's book "Walking Through Time" in the Sydenham Bruce Trail Section. We will be exploring an industrial oddity, a disappearing waterfall, fossils, deep crevices and a rich forest of towering trees. We will also add on a 1 km hike at the end to the lime kiln re: stop 6 from former Geo Hike #Copies of Beth's book will be available for purchase. Special member's only price of $37.00 . Cash or etransfer. If paying with cash, please bring exact change. A special guest may join us ! Please bring water and a snack if  you wish. Proper hiking footwear and hiking poles are recommended.