- HikeType General Hike
- PaceTypes Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
- TerrainTypes ,Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing,There might be muddy sections.,There might be sections with water on the trail.
- PaidOuting No
Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking lot of the Pottawatomi Conservation Area by the Owen Sound Transportation Company
Hike Leader(s): Cindy Paczkowski Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, There might be muddy sections., There might be sections with water on the trail.
Distance: 4.5 km
Description
This is a loop hike beginning on the Merle Gunby side trail. We head toward the main Bruce trail northward for a short distance. We then pick up the Jones Falls side trail which descends through a crevice with some tricky footing. Depending on the flow of the river and falls, we can investigate the river bed and get some great photos of Jones Falls. From there we join up with the Memorial Forest side trail which skirts the base of the escarpment with dramatic views of the cliff wall. We climb a short but steep trail back up to the main Bruce Trail. Then we head southward and get back onto the Merle Gunby side trail heading back to the parking lot. The hike is short in distance but has some technical sections. Please wear good hiking shoes or boots. Lots of opportunity to take photos.