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Bruce Trail - Beaver Valley / Sydenham
Event Contact(s)
Ted Kemp
Mike Elliott
Registration Info
Registration is required before Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 11:59 PM
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.
Capacity
14 Total Slots
10 Available Slot(s)
About this event
| Event Description |
Bruce Trail - Beaver Valley- The main trail in Beaver Valley is 119.9 km.
Beaver Valley – 108.4- 119.9 km from Bruce Trail 30th Edition.
Sydenham 0- 18.7, 158.1-174.4
Total 46.5 km in 3 days.
Fri. - Syd 7.4 -18.7 km, trail hiking & road mix
Sat. - 108.4 km to 7.4 km, trail hiking; some rocky sections.
Sun. - 158.1 km to 174.1 km. To Wiarton area.
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.
Important: Participants in Bruce Trail hikes are expected to register for at least one pre-conditioning hikes per season.
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| Event Start Time |
Meet at 7.4 km parking on St. Vincent- Sydenham Townline road (Rocklyn Creek Management area) by 12:30 Friday.
Stay at Quality Inn Hotel Owen Sound.
Free Breakfast included.
(Pls arrive 15 mins before hike for instructions and introductions) |
| Level |
Difficult |
| Distance |
46.5 km in 3 days |
| Pace |
3-4 km/hr |
| Duration |
3 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; electrolytes powder
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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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Quality Inn Hotel Owen Sound
Free Breakfast included. |
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