- HikeType Car Hike
- HikeIcon https://hikes.brucetrail.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/7/marker_car-hikes.png
- PaceTypes Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
- TerrainTypes ,Hilly,Level 2 (Intermediate - some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot),Rocky,Variable
- PaidOuting No
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Pretty River Valley Provincial Park and Petun Conservation Area
Hike Leader(s): Natalia Svechnikova Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate - some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Rocky, Variable
Distance: about 17 km
Description
Please join me for an enjoyable spring flowers hike on the Bruce Trail (main and side trails) in the Pretty River River Provincial Park and the Petun Conservation Area. We will be following a relatevily challenging loop of ca 17 km from the south of the park (the Pretty River Road) moving up north to the north-west following the Bruce Trail main and side trails into the Petun Conservation area and down south passing many gorgeaus lookouts.
Please note that this is a long hike and a relatively long day trip if you are coming from the GTA.
We will try to keep a moderate pace of about 3 km/h while slowing down uphill. The trail is challenging with a few uphill sections after which we will stop for short water breaks. There will be a lunch break for about 20 min. We should be back to the parking lot around 4:30 pm.
Please be dressed for the weather, wear hiking shoes/boots, bring extra layers and pack your rain gear (just in case), at least 2 L of water, light lunch and snacks, your sunglasses and/or hut.
We will meet on the dedicated Pretty River PP parking lot on the Pretty River Road (exact map location 44.43147754685496, -80.27512513140113) around 10:45 am and start hiking at 11:00 am.
Please note that this hike is not suitable for a rainy/stormy day and will be cancelled in case of inclement weather.