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Bruce Trail - Peninsula Section (May 17-20)
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Bruce Trail - Peninsula Section (May 17-20)
When:
Friday, May 17, 2019 to Monday, May 20, 2019
Where:
Bruce Trail Peninsula Section
ON
Canada
Additional Info:
Peninsula Section Info
Contact(s):
Lester Earle
(519) 542-7329 (p)
Category:
Hiking
Registration is required
Payment In Advance Only
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
Cancellation Policy:
Activities/Items
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Friday "Drive Up Day" Optional Hike
Details:
Optional 10-16 km hike on Friday.
Distance determined by hikers interested.
Jackson Bay Rd 50.4 km to Brock St 41.1 km or Park Rd 34.3 km (TBD)
Must be ready to depart Wiarton hotel by 1:00 PM SHARP!
When:
Friday, May 17, 2019, 1:00 PM until 5:30 PM
Where:
Same as event
Registration is Required
Capacity:
24
Available Slots:
12
Registration Types & Fees:
Individual or Primary Member
No Fee
Family Member, on your membership
No Fee
Another Member, not on your membership
No Fee
A Guest, a non-member
No Fee
Day One Hike (Saturday)
Details:
Saturday May 18th
Cape Chin South Rd. 97.2 to Moore St. Side Trail 80.3
When:
Saturday, May 18, 2019, 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM
Where:
Same as event
Registration is Required
Capacity:
24
Available Slots:
12
Registration Types & Fees:
Individual or Primary Member
No Fee
Family Member, on your membership
No Fee
Another Member, not on your membership
No Fee
A Guest, a non-member
No Fee
Day Two Hike (Sunday)
Details:
Sunday May 19th
Moore St. Side Trail 80.3 to Rush Cove Rd. 60.2
When:
Sunday, May 19, 2019, 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM
Where:
Same as event
Registration is Required
Capacity:
24
Available Slots:
10
Registration Types & Fees:
Individual or Primary Member
No Fee
Family Member, on your membership
No Fee
Another Member, not on your membership
No Fee
A Guest, a non-member
No Fee
Day Three Hike (Monday)
Details:
Monday May 20th
Rush Cove Rd. 60.2 to Jackson Bay Rd. 50.4
When:
Monday, May 20, 2019, 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM
Where:
Same as event
Registration is Required
Capacity:
24
Available Slots:
10
Registration Types & Fees:
Individual or Primary Member
No Fee
Family Member, on your membership
No Fee
Another Member, not on your membership
No Fee
A Guest, a non-member
No Fee
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EVENT DETAILS
KEY INFORMATION
Event Description
REGISTRATION OPEN FEB 1, 2019
(Bruce Trail Reference & Trail Guide Ed 27)
Peninsula section from Cape Chin South Rd. at 97.2km to Jackson Cove Rd. 50.4km.
An optional 10-16 km on Friday "Drive Up" day. (Jackson Bay Rd 50.4 to Brock St. 41.1 km or to Park Rd 34.3 km (TBD)
Finishes a gap from June 2014 and June 2017 hikes, and was last done in May 2012.
NOTE:
For first time, Lester is offering an optional shorter distance on Sat/Sun hikes of 11km and 13.9km respectively.
Accommodations and dinners TBD.
Meeting Place
Location in Wiarton
: TBD
Event Start Time
8:00 am @ hotel, check in 15 mins prior
8:30 - 9:00 am on trail
Level
Difficult
Distance
~ 46.8 km
(or 56-62 km w/ opt Friday hike)
Pace
~ 3 km/hr
Duration
~ 5 - 6 hrs/day
Costs
Money is Required For:
Accommodations,
carpooling donation $TBD, dinners out
Required Items to Bring
Snacks, water, food for breakfasts/packed lunches, hiking boots, pole(s)
Recommended to Bring
Gear for inclement weather, bug spray, mosquito head net
Current Conditions
Participants Should Be Prepared For:
rough terrain and possible rain/mud
Important Note:
Have you completed a challenging hike such as the Fanshawe Lake Trail offered April 27, 2019 or the Maitland Trail offered May 11, 2019? We strongly encourage you to complete one or more of these hikes to ensure your conditioning prior to attending the Bruce Trail hikes.