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Grand Trunk and Esli Dodge Conservation Area

Date and Time

Saturday, November 9, 2024, 9:30 AM until 12:30 PM

Location

Forest Library
61 King St. W
Forest, ON  
CAN

Event Contact(s)

Terry Syer

Category

Hiking

Registration Info

Registration is required
IMPORTANT: All participants MUST pre-register for event 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 unwell.

Capacity

20 Total Slots
7 Available Slot(s)

About this event

EVENT DETAILS KEY INFORMATION
Event Description

Grand Trunk and Esli Dodge Conservation Area - a lovely scenic area in Forest and old train right of way

Meeting Place
Meet at the parking lot west of the Forest Library on Railway Way, just south of King St. W. Forest

Arrive at 09:15 am, hike starts at 09:30 am.

Please arrive 15 mins before hike for instructions and introductions.

Level
Easy to moderate
Distance (approx.)
7 - 9 kms
Duration (approx.)
3 hours
Pace (approx. average)
3.5 km/hr
Costs
n/a
Required Items to Bring
Hiking boots and poles

Recommended to Bring
Water and Snack 
Expected Conditions: 

Gravel, pavement and 
some rolling terrain.

Possible bugs and ticks
No washrooms 

Other: This is a weather dependent hike. Remember to check the website prior to the event. 
Option of Skeeters, Forest for coffee/lunch afterwards
IMPORTANT If you register and are then unable to attend, please cancel your registration on the website, even if at the last minute.