Scotsdale Farm and Indigenous Village, Forest Bathing

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04/30/2024 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Scotsdale Farm and Indigenous Village, Forest Bathing

  • HikeType Tuesday Hike
  • HikeIcon https://hikes.brucetrail.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/7/marker_other-1.png
  • PaceTypes Leisurely
  • TerrainTypes Moderate
  • PaidOuting No
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Hosting Club: Dufferin Hi-Land
Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps): Toronto Section, Map 13.  Meet at Scotsdale Farm parking lot off of Trafalgar Rd (north of Km 29.8)

Hike Leader(s): Janice McClelland;Les Babbage Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: Long Hike: 8 km, Short Hike:  5.8 km

Description

April/30/ 2024, 9:30 am - 1:00 pm  -

We will quietly hike the Bennet Heritage Trail, crossing Snows Creek pond and then Owl Creek, close to the site of the an Indigenous (Attiwonderonk) village from 1550-80.  We will share info about the village.  Our hike follows Owl Creek with a scenic break spot.  Long hike will return via the Maureen Smith Side Trail and then the Main Trail – the short hike will return directly to the parking lot via the Bennet Side Trail.  Please bring water and a lunch.