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Lambton County Heritage Forest CONDITIONING HIKE

When:
Saturday, April 6, 2024, 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM
Where:
Port Franks Community Center
9997 Port Franks Road
Port Franks, ON  

Canada
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Jennifer Hill
Category:
Hiking
Registration is required before Friday, April 5, 2024 at 11:59 PM
Payment In Full In Advance Only
IMPORTANT: All who wish to participate in this event must pre-register by 11:59 pm the day before the event. If you find you are unable to attend, kindly cancel your registration.

If you are a non-member wishing to participate, you must first join the Lambton Outdoor Club, which includes completing the membership waiver. A one month free trial membership is available for first time participants. Having enjoyed an outing or two, we hope you’ll join our wonderful club following your free trial membership. The annual single membership fee is $25.

While participating, be respectful of other members' health management decisions and protective steps, and please stay home if you are feeling unwell.
Capacity:
20
Available Slots:
8
No Fee
No Fee
Event Description

Lambton County Heritage Forest
This 570 acre Oak-Savanna & Carolinian Forest offers three trails respectively 3.1 km, 5.2 km & 6.6 km in total length from the Community Centre.

A beautiful system of hiking trails that wind through Oak Savannah and Carolinian Forest. Take it easy on the Tulip Trail and  climb the High Ridge Trail for more of a challenge – there is something for everyone.

This is one of the Conditioning Hikes recommended for anyone planning on going on the Bruce Trail Hikes and all other members are also welcome.
It is highly recommended that you wear the boots and backpack that you will be taking on the Bruce Trail Hike.
Event Start Time Arrive at 8:45 am, hike starts at 9:00am.
(Pls arrive 15 mins before hike for instructions and introductions.)
Level Difficult
Distance 18 - 20 km.
Pace 3.5 - 4.0 km/hr 
Duration 7  hours 
Costs
Suggested car pooling donation is $5.00
Required Items to Bring hiking boots and poles
water/fluids, lunch and snacks for on the trail
Recommended to Bring Snack, lunch and at least 2 litres of water/fluids
Crampons/ice cleats depending on the weather conditions, hiking poles
Current Conditions Participants Should Be Prepared For:
possibly slippery, muddy, icy or snowy conditions depending on the weather
Important If you register and are then unable to attend, please cancel your registration on the website, even if at the last minute.