- PaceTypes ,Leisurely,Medium
- TerrainTypes ,Difficult,Moderate
- PaidOuting No
Hosting Club: Peninsula
Location (Google Maps): Rush Cove
Hike Leader(s): Owen Glendon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely, Medium
Terrain: Difficult, Moderate
Distance: ~4 km
Description
Explore the new Sunrise Shore Nature Reserve, located between Rush Cove and Barrow Bay. This in-out hike will follow the Main Bruce Trail along the shoreline with views of the turquoise water, escarpment cliffs and mixed forest. At the Ivan Lemke Connector Sidetrail, the group will decide if they would like a more challenging option for the return trip, by hiking to the top of the escarpment along the Ivan Lemke Sidetrail through the forest to our parked vehicles.
Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly. Bring water and a snack. Sturdy footwear is required and hiking poles are suggested. Hiking poles are available , if needed.
Head south from Ferndale on Highway 6. Turn left (east) onto Barrow Bay Road to the end. Turn right (south) onto Bruce County Road 9. Turn left (east) onto Scenic Caves Road. Turn left (north) on Rush Cove Road. Park at the large roadside parking area on the west side of Rush Cove Road. Total driving time from Ferndale is about 20 minutes.