Peninsula in 6 Challenger Series A Hike #1 Bluewater Park to Jones Bluff

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Peninsula

Location (Google Maps): Jones Bluff Roadside Parking, Boundary Road
Capacity: 4
Coordinates: 44.877725, -81.071134

Hike Leader(s): Margaret O'Dell Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Distance: 32.1 Km

Description

Hike #1 of 6 Bluewater Park to Jones Bluff

Peninsula in 6 Challenger Series
Complete 162.4 km section from Wiarton to Tobermory in 6 hikes.

• You must sign up for EACH hike individually. The series is spread-out over 2 weeks, and 3 weekends. You are not automatically accepted into either series as a whole.
• This hike series is intended for experienced distance hikers only. Hikers must demonstrate recent experience completing hikes exceeding 25 km over difficult terrain and at a brisk pace;
• If a hiker is unable to keep pace with the group, or finds the distance too challenging, their future hike registrations may be canceled by the hike leader
• Be very aware of your ability to join this series.
• Hikes will average 4.5 km per hour including breaks, moving pace is 5 km per hour;
• Expect to be on-trail for 7 – 9 hours;
• Meeting time is scheduled for 7:00am; arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to the meeting time;
• Hikers must carry sufficient hydration, accessible snacks, lunch, first-aid kit, rain gear, extra socks, and possibly protective boot covers (i.e. bags);
• Hikers will be expected to participate in shuttling hikers to the start and to drive shuttlers back to their car. Responsibility will be shared equally;
• Any applicable parking fees will be shared within the group.