- HikeType New Year's Day Hike
- PaceTypes Medium - 3 to 4 km/hr
- TerrainTypes ,Dependent on Conditions,Moderate - Some hills and/or some poor footing,Slippery Sections Likely
- PaidOuting No
Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: New Year's Day Hike
Location (Google Maps): Kilbride Park. Parking Lot is in behind Kilbride Public School.
Hike Leader(s): Joe Borges Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium - 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate - Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 7.2 km
Description
This is an Iroquoia New Year’s Day Hike starting at 2:00 in the afternoon and taking about 2 hours. 2/2 in 2022:)
It’s an in & out hike where will start & end at Kilbride Park. The parking lot is in behind the school next to the Tennis Courts.
This is a short hike with deceiving elevation changes (the Lowville Valley is steep in spots), there are lots of ups and downs, roots... although not too rocky a section. It's a very beautiful track including a boardwalk through the marsh and a neat bridge over Bronte Creek. We we then do the River & Ruin Side Trail Loop along Bronte Creek with a stop at the “Ruin” the old Cleaver Farm House. And then we’ll head back to the cars.
Speed of Hike is Moderate at 3-3.5 KM / per hour. (Although stopping for photos is allowed:)
Please ensure you check the weather and are dressed appropriately with layers. Boots are required. Poles are recommended. If weather gets cold and icy, please have crampons (ice cleats) with you. And please bring at least 1L of water, snacks/food.