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Bruce Trail - Victoria Day Weekend - Blue Mountain Section
Event Contact(s)
Brenda Lorenz
Binta (Bonnie) M Garba
Registration Info
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IMPORTANT: All who wish to participate in this event must pre-register 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 member 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 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.
About this event
| Event Description |
Bruce Trail - Blue Mountain Section - a 67.3 km section of the Bruce Trail
The Bruce Trail Conservancy conserves and cares for land within the Niagara Escarpment UNESCO World Biosphere to protect its ecosystems for the benefit of all and make it available to explore by foot along the magnificent Bruce Trail.
Fri., May 19- Mon., May 22, 2023 (Victoria Day Weekend)
4 days of hiking
wih Brenda and Binta
– Blue Mountain
- Maps 21 – 24 Ed.30 - 0.0- 67.3 –end to end!
Note: out-of-town, multi day trips are available for members only.
Important: Participants in Bruce Trail hikes are expected to register for a couple pre-conditioning hikes.
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| Event Start Time |
(Pls arrive 15 mins before hike for instructions and introductions.) |
| Level |
Difficult |
| Distance |
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| Pace |
3-4 km/hr |
| Duration |
4 days |
| Costs |
Money is Required For:
Hotel rooms and meals,
parking - several parking lots have charges
Also donations of $5 per day plus donations towards any parking lot fees are suggested to help defray the costs of those drivers shuttling hikers to and from Trail heads.
A volunteer 'accountant' will collect and distribute such donations.
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| Required Items to Bring |
Hiking boots and poles
Snacks and lunches
Water - at least 2 litres per day is recommended
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| Recommended to Bring |
bug spray
masks - especially if carpooling masks are suggested
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| Expected Conditions |
Participants Should Be Prepared For:
possibly slippery rocks
hills to climb
uneven ground
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Accommodation
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Rooms for the Collingwood Bruce Trail hike have been booked at Comfort Inn & Suites, 4 Balsam St, Collingwood, ON (705) 444-2144
Booked under: Lambton Outdoor Club @ $160 + tax. (more than 2 people $15)
Check in: Friday, May 19, 2023
Checkout: Monday, May 22, 2023
Rooms Booked: All Non Smoking
Release Date: May 6, 2023
6 - (2 Queen Beds)
2 - (1 King Bed)
Amenities - Free Hot Bkft, Laundry, Outdoor parking, Free Wi-fi, Free Coffee, Business Centre, No Pets.
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