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Bruce Trail - Peninsula Section (May 17-20)
Registration cancellations will be accepted
| 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
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| Event Start Time |
8:00 am @ hotel, check in 15 mins prior
8:30 - 9:00 am on trail
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| Level |
Difficult
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| 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
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| Required Items to Bring |
Snacks, water, food for breakfasts/packed lunches, hiking boots, pole(s)
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| 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
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