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#1 Ausable Cut / Lambton Heritage Forest

When:
Saturday, August 14, 2021, 8:30 AM
Where:
Port Franks Community Centre
9997 Port Franks Rd
Port Franks, ON  

Canada
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Louise Gibson
Category:
Hiking
Registration is required before Friday, August 13, 2021 at 11:59 PM
Payment In Full In Advance Only
IMPORTANT: All participants MUST pre-register for event, by midnight the night before; due to Covid-19 drop-ins/guests are not permitted.

Be aware of the Public Health guidance relative to your own vaccination status and make your personal choices accordingly. For those who are more at risk of the virus, be aware that some participants at LOC events may not be fully vaccinated.

Be respectful of other member’s Covid-19 management decisions and protective steps. If they are trying to maintain 2m distance, please help them achieve that.

Don’t participate if you have ANY symptoms of Covid-19 or have been in recent contact with someone who has Covid-19.
Capacity:
10
Available Slots:
3
No Fee
Event Description Ausable Cut - Lambton County Heritage Forest

Ausable Cut offers hikers a challenging 2 km loop trail over a high sand-dune.  This then connects over to Lambton county Heritage Forest which has a beautiful system of hiking trails winding through Oak Savannah and Carolinian Forest.              

(This is one of the two test hikes required for anyone considering the Bruce Trail hikes.)
Event Start Time 8:30 a.m. at the Port Franks Community Centre

(Pls arrive 15 mins before hike for instructions and introductions.)
Level  difficult - challenging hills
Distance 20 km
Pace 3 km/hr
Duration 7 1/2 hours
Costs
Money is Required For:
n/a
Required Items to Bring snack, water, hiking boots, hiking poles
Recommended to Bring bug spray

Long pants and long sleeved shirts due to poison ivy prevalence
Current Conditions Participants Should Be Prepared For:
ticks
poison ivy
Important If you register and are then unable to attend, please cancel your registration on the website, even if at the last minute.