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04/25/2024 07:00 AM
- 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.