Nels Maher and Edmonstone loops

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03/17/2024 1:15 PM - 3:30 PM

Nels Maher and Edmonstone loops

  • HikeType General Hike
  • PaceTypes Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
  • TerrainTypes Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
  • PaidOuting No
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Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): GXT

Hike Leader(s): Danuta Valleau Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: 3 km

Description

Deep snow will require snowshoes, icy conditions will require non-slip soles/icers.

We will carpool to Kemble and start of Nels Maher Side Trail which leads through mixed forest to join the main trail at km 143.9. First part is easy. The main trail skirts the escarpment crossing Kemble Rock Rd., and the Edmonstone Side trail at km 145.7 will return us to the parking area. We may see early wildflowers, as well as many fern species, including the at risk Hart's Tongue Fern.