- HikeType Experienced hikers ONLY/STRENUOUS
- PaceTypes ,Brisk - 4 to 5 km/hr,Medium - 3 to 4 km/hr
- TerrainTypes Strenuous - Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Experienced hikers ONLY/STRENUOUS
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.
Hike Leader(s): Hart Fischer Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk - 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium - 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Strenuous - Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 14km
Description
We will start the Pacific Slope Trail (Sendero Pacífico) Friendship Trail at the Johnston’s Sideroad parking area at km74.3. We will head south through a high meadow that has magnificent views west across the Cuckoo Valley (you might even see the Penn stocks) and the high edges of the Escarpment. Continuing to km 73.6 we will take the Stew Hilts Side Trail to see the splendiferous waterfall! Check out the exposed Queenston Shale formation, red- gray, and gray-green shales. We are never too far from the sound of falling water as we make steep descents and ascents all the way to km 68.3 (East Back Line). We will then turn around and make our way back UP to the cars! Keep in mind that this hike is challenging and strenuous as the descents are at the beginning of the hike and the steep and continuous ascents are at the end. Bring a snack or lunch and water.