- HikeType Botany Hike
- PaceTypes Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
- TerrainTypes ,Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing,Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
- PaidOuting No
Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: Botany Hike
Location (Google Maps):
Meet at the base of the escarpment on East Linton Road West. Park on the west side of the road, where the road turns north, east of km 118.2 (Map 33).
Hike Leader(s): Carol Graham-Mullin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing, Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing.
Distance: 2.3 km
Description
Join Jeannine and Carol on this leisurely hike with a focus on spring wildflowers. In this "share and learn" series participants will be encouraged to ask questions ; we will stop briefly to identify and share together the spring ephemerals found in this richly diverse section of the Bruce Trail. Possibilities are : native dicentra species, spring beauties, trout lilies, trilliums, wild ginger, and others. Photographers welcome.
Poles, sturdy hiking boots and water/snacks are recommended. Muddy sections are a possibility.