Moonlit Hike Series – Snow (or Bear) Moon (#5 of a 6 part series): Ski or Snowshoe at Bruce Ski Club’s Sawmill Trails

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Hosting Club: Peninsula
Category: Moonlit Hike Series
Location (Google Maps): Bruce Ski Club's Sawmill Ski Trails, 719533 Hwy 6, Hepworth, ON N0H 2T0

Hike Leader(s): Margie Gloade Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2.0 - 3.0 km/h): A relaxed pace with frequent breaks and a focus on enjoyment., Medium (3.0 - 4.5 km/h): A comfortable pace for most hikers with steady progress.
Terrain: Easy: Flat forested sections or lowland trails., Moderate: Rolling hills, mild slopes and rocky paths.
Distance: 3-10

Description

Join us for a fun, winter evening snowshoeing or classic nordic skiing at the Bruce Ski Club’s Sawmill Nordic Centre trails in Hepworth!

Time: 6:00-8:30pm

Moonrise: 6:01pm

Sunset: 5:59pm

Hike length: 3-5 kms on snowshoe or ski trails. Note: Lots of trail options available depending on weather and group’s interest. Note: walking is not permitted on ski or snowshoe trails.

Duration: 2.5 hours

Join Hike Leaders Margie and Natalie, and their partners Curtis and Dawson, in February for the PBTC’s fifth Moonlit Series, celebrating the “Snow” Moon snowshoeing or classic cross-country skiing on the trails at the Bruce Ski Club (BSC) Sawmill Nordic Centre. The trails are cut through rolling land, sheltered by hardwood and evergreen stands. All ski trails are packed, groomed, and trackset on a regular basis. Under the moonlight, we’ll stick to the easy, gentle loops for beginners.

The trailhead for the Sawmill Nordic Centre is located on Highway 6 between Shallow Lake and Hepworth, Ontario.

If you are new to skiing and interested in trying it out, Curtis and Dawson are coaches with the BSC’s Jackrabbit’s program, and will be there to help guide you and get you safety started.

Don’t have equipment? Skis and snowshoes can be rented at the Suntrail Source for Adventure store, at 100 Spencer Street in Hepworth (located 1 kilometre west of the Sawmill trailhead). Suntrail is kindly offering a special flat rate of $10 for classic ski or snowshoe rentals for this event. Please call ahead to reserve and mention you are part of the PBTC’s Moonlit Series for this special rate. Store hours on weekdays are 10am-5:30pm. Suntrail has asked any rentals to be picked up before 5pm. Rentals must be returned within 24 hours. To contact Suntrail, call 519-935-2478 or see their website https://suntrail.ca.

Not a member of the Bruce Ski Club? That’s OK. You can purchase a $10 day pass at the Sawmill trailhead using cash or eTransfer (etransfer@bruceskiclub.ca). You can also purchase a day pass at Suntrail Source for Adventure. Look for "Day Pass" on the BSC's website https://bruceskiclub.ca. There is also a BSC waiver you must sign.

Thanks to the BSC team of volunteers, Gerry’s Place - a heated ski hut - will be open for us that evening. There are small changerooms inside if needed. We’ll have hot chocolate available afterward. Feel free to bring a sharable snack.

There is a portable toilet in the parking lot.

Important Notes:

Weather and trail conditions will be updated closer to the date - probably the Monday or Tuesday before.

What to bring:

• A headlamp.
• Your snowshoe or ski equipment.
• Water.
• Appropriate clothing to ski and snowshoe in, suitable for the weather conditions (layers are great).
• Your BSC pass (annual membership or day pass), and signed waiver (if you are purchasing a day pass).

Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy a winter activity under the full Snow Moon of February!

Questions? Feel free to reach out to Margie (mcgloade@rogers.com) or Natalie (nataliemech98@gmail.com).