Peninsula Blue Series – Rural Rocks & Obese Side Trail

Hosting Club: Peninsula
Category: Peninsula Blue Series
Location (Google Maps): Meet up at Colpoy's Bay Government Dock Parking Lot, off Bruce Road 9 . We will carpool a short distance to Rural Rootz Nature Reserve. Map 35 (Bruce Trail Reference Guide 30th Edition)

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

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 4.1 km

Description

Working on your PBTC Blue Series? This Rural Rocks Side Trail loop is a hidden gem! Rural Rocks Side Trail, and its short Obese Side Trail, are part of only few Bruce trail sections not connected to the main trail. The side trails found here follow some difficult terrain - the section passing through cathedral type rock formations is very rugged. You also pass through patches of moss and fern, a maple-birch-balsam forest, and pass by an active beaver pond. Join Margie, a new PBTC new Hike Leader, on her first guided hike. Meet at Colpoy's Bay Government Dock parking lot, off Bruce Road 9, at 9:00 a.m. We will carpool a short distance to the Rural Rootz Nature Reserve. Expect this hike to be approximately 2 hours. Bring a light backpack with plenty of water, snacks, insect repellent, sunscreen, hiking poles (optional). Wear a hat and sturdy footwear.