- HikeType General
- PaceTypes Medium - 3 to 4 km/hour
- TerrainTypes Moderate - some hills and/or some poor footing
- PaidOuting No
Hike open to BTC Members only.
Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): P5 - Island Lake Conservation Area - 673173 Hurontario Street, Mono.
From Hwy 10/24 turn east on Hockley Rd., keep to the right on Side Rd. 5, turn right on Hurontario and follow it to the end. Parking lot will be on the left.
Hike Leader(s): Jennie Greenfield; Mel Thornley Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium - 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate - some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 9.5 km
Description
This hike explores the trails at Island Lake Conservation Area near Orangeville. Sights include Island Lake, tap lines, a sugar shack, the Stone Wall tree and the Memorial Leaf Wall.
To avoid getting chilled there will be quick stops for water and a shorter nutrition break along the way - bring your favorite hiking drink and snacks.
Dress in layers according to the weather. Hiking boots, and icers / crampons required, poles recommended.
If you can plan to come for a some social time in Orangeville, location to be firmed up closer to our hike date.
Participants will be notified the night before if a hike must be cancelled due to inclement weather.