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Lambton County Heritage Forest CONDITIONING HIKE
Location
Port Franks Community Center
9997 Port Franks Road
Port Franks, ON
CAN
Event Contact(s)
Brenda Lorenz
Registration Info
Registration is required before Friday, April 11, 2025 at 11:59 PM
IMPORTANT: All who wish to participate in this event must pre-register 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 feeling unwell.
Registration cancellations will be accepted
Capacity
20 Total Slots
11 Available Slot(s)
About this event
| Event Description |
Lambton County Heritage Forest
This 570 acre Oak-Savanna & Carolinian Forest offers three trails respectively 3.1 km, 5.2 km & 6.6 km in total length from the Community Centre.
A beautiful system of hiking trails that wind through Oak Savannah and Carolinian Forest. Take it easy on the Tulip Trail and climb the High Ridge Trail for more of a challenge – there is something for everyone.
This is one of the Conditioning Hikes recommended for anyone planning on going on the Bruce Trail Hikes and all other members are also welcome.
It is highly recommended that you wear the boots and backpack that you will be taking on the Bruce Trail Hike.
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| Event Start Time |
Arrive at 8:45 am, hike starts at 9:00am.
(Pls arrive 15 mins before hike for instructions and introductions.) |
| Level |
Difficult
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| Distance |
18 - 20 km. |
| Pace |
3.5 - 4.0 km/hr |
| Duration |
7 hours
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| Costs |
Suggested car pooling donation is $5.00
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| Required Items to Bring |
hiking boots and poles
water/fluids, lunch and snacks for on the trail |
| Recommended to Bring |
Snack, lunch and at least 2 litres of water/fluids
Crampons/ice cleats depending on the weather conditions, hiking poles
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| Current Conditions |
Participants Should Be Prepared For:
possibly slippery, muddy, icy or snowy conditions depending on the weather
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| Important |
If you register and are then unable to attend, please cancel your registration on the website, even if at the last minute.
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