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Port Franks - Heritage Forest. Two Hikes in One
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Location
Port Franks Community Centre
9997 Port Franks Road
Port Franks, ON
CAN
Event Contact(s)
Winston Ramharry
Carolyn Attridge
Registration Info
Registration is required before Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 9:30 AM
IMPORTANT: All who wish to participate in this event must pre-register by midnight the night 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.
Registration cancellations will be accepted
About this event
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Event Description
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Port Franks - Lambton County Heritage Forest
A beautiful system of hiking trails that wind through Oak Savannah, Carolinian Forest and dunes!
***This is 2 hikes in one!***
Beginning - we will hike the Tulip Trail - easy and the Savannah Trail - moderate. Upon completion of the Tulip and Savannah trail we will return to the parking lot to allow any members wishing to skip the difficult section - the High Ridge Trail. We will then proceed to hike an entire lap of the High Ridge Trail.
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Meeting Place
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9:15 am as 9:30 hike starts
(Pls arrive 15 mins before hike for instructions and introductions.)
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Level
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Part 1 - moderate Part 2 - difficult |
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Distance (approx.)
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8-12 kms
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Duration (approx.)
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3-4 hours |
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Pace (approx. average)
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3-3.5 km/hr |
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Costs
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n/a |
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Required Items to Bring
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Hiking boots
hiking poles
Icer's
water,
snack
appropriate clothing
backpack with the supplies i.e.2 L of water, first aid kit
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Recommended to Bring
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hand sanitizer, sunscreen,
lunch
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| Expected Conditions: |
Ticks,
lots of hills
rolling terrain, uneven ground
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Guests
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See trial membership above
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