Peninsula in 6 Challenger Series B Hike #3 Richardson Side Trail to Rush Cove

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04/25/2024 07:00 AM

Peninsula in 6 Challenger Series B Hike #3 Richardson Side Trail to Rush Cove

  • PaceTypes Fast
  • TerrainTypes Difficult
  • PaidOuting No

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.

Hosting Club: Peninsula

Location (Google Maps):

Rush Cove Parking Lot
Capacity: 10
Coordinates: 44.958806, -81.143985

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

Pace: Fast
Terrain: Difficult
Distance: 29.7 Km

Description

Hike #3 of 6 Richardson Side Trail To Rush Cove

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.