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Ipperwash Dunes / Swales Nature Reserve - "Two hikes in one" option hike 8 km or 14 km

When:
Saturday, February 29, 2020, 9:00 AM
Where:
Flying J - 402 Esso Truck Stop
5906 Oil Heritage Road
Wyoming, ON  

Canada
Contact(s):
Louise Gibson
(519) 882-3605 (p)
Category:
Hiking
Registration is required
Non-Members: To determine if our club is a good fit for you before joining, we welcome you to try out up to 3 events. Please contact event leader in advance to advise attendance.
Registration cancellations will be accepted
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EVENT DETAILS KEY INFORMATION
Event Description Ipperwash Dunes and Swales Nature Trail winds through a Carolinian Forest of sand ridges and wet swales passable on boardwalks. 
In winter it is a "wonderland" of snow!
This is a "two hikes in one" option hike.
Come for a 8 km hike through the first section returning to the car park.
Then you may choose to stay for the second section on the "yellow" trail for a total of approximately 14 km.
Meeting Place
Location: Flying J- 402 Esso Truck Stop Parking Lot
5906 Oil Heritage Rd.
Wyoming, ON  N0N 1T0  
Departure Time: 9:00 am
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time for check-in and other information.
Leader Cell Phone
 519-882-3605
Event Start Time 9:30 at Dunes and Swales
9689-9619 Richardson Dr Lambton Shores
Level Easy, Moderate
Distance 8 or 14 km
Pace 3.5 km/hr
Duration 2 or 4 hours
Costs
Money is Required For:
Lunch out afterwards is optional
Suggested donation for carpooling $5.00
Required Items to Bring Snack, water
Hiking boots or excellent walking shoes, hiking poles
Recommended to Bring ice grippers for your boots
Current Conditions  Participants Should Be Prepared For:  possibly snowy and/or icy trail conditions