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Balsam Wetlands Nature Reserve
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07/27/2024 09:00 AM
- HikeType Register in person the morning of hike.
- PaceTypes Leisurely - 3 km/hr. or less
- TerrainTypes Moderate - Some hills and/or some poor footing
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Hosting Club: Blue Mountains
Category: Register in person the morning of hike.
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.
Hike Leader(s): Mary-Lynne Chenard Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely - 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Moderate - Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 6.5 km
Description
This hike is through the 284 acres of Balsam Wetlands. We will park at km 34.2 on Concession 10 South and proceed hiking across a farmer’s field and continue through a pine forest. This hike has recently been realigned so that it no longer follows the Highlands Nordic cross country ski trail and now goes through woodlands and some 9 interesting rock formations to the Duntroon Quarry. We will then follow the white trail passing some deep crevices to the Bruce Trail parking lot off 91. Hikers will then be shuttled back to the cars. Bring a snack and water.