Walk In Nature Series (WINS) – West Rocks, Derby Forest

Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Parking area at the end of Concession 3, Georgian Bluffs. From the corner of Concession 3 and Grey Road 5, near Creamery HIll, drive 1.7 km north along Concession 3 to roadside parking at the end of the road.

Hike Leader(s): Stewart Brown Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing.
Distance: 4 km

Description

The Walk In Nature Series (WINS) consists of short loop hikes in the Sydenham section of the Bruce Trail that combine nature appreciation with fitness in a safe and welcoming group environment led by an experienced hike leader.  Consider these hikes to be 90 minute reset appointments with yourself in nature that promote health and fitness. Medium paced WINS hikes are open to all ages and levels of hiking experience whether members or non-members of the Bruce Trail Conservancy (BTC).

This hike, close to Owen Sound, loops through a network of forested trails. As a follow-up to last month's hike from the same start point, this time we will hike the trails on the west or left side of the road allowance, The Derby Forest Tract, one of the Grey County Forests. This quite mature forest is an interesting mix of conifers and deciduous trees which will boast colours across the spectrum.

Our 4 km loop follows the red trail, then parallel to the main Bruce Trail, and finally along the path on the road allowance to parking.

Thanks, and see you soon.