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Ipperwash Dunes and Swales
Location
Ipperwash Dunes and Swales
6739 East Parkway Drive
Lambton Shores, ON
CAN
Event Contact(s)
Eileen Jackson
Registration Info
Registration is required
IMPORTANT: All participants MUST pre-register for event, by midnight the night before.
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.
Registration cancellations will be accepted
Capacity
20 Total Slots
10 Available Slot(s)
About this event
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Event Description
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Ipperwash Dunes and Swales Trail
is a loop trail located near Lambton Shores, that features a great forest setting.
The trail winds through a Carolinian Forest of sand ridges and wet Swales passable on boardwalks.
Walking from East Parkway Drive parking lot, which is just east of Richardson Drive
EITHER a) to the beach if the wind permits, then along the beach, back to Ipperwash Road to the Dunes
OR b) if the wind is too cold then a short hike along the road to the Dunes.
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Meeting Place
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Arrive 9:15 for 09:30 sharp hike start.
(Pls arrive 15 mins before hike for instructions and introductions.)
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Level
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easy - moderate |
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Distance (approx.)
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10 km |
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Duration (approx.)
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3 hours |
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Pace (approx. average)
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3.5 km/hr. |
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Costs
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n/a
optional lunch out afterwards at MacPhersons |
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Required Items to Bring
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hiking boots and poles
water, snack
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Recommended to Bring
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boot grippers for possible icy conditions
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could be wet and /or slippery
especially on the board walks
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Other:
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Please check the web calendar and your emails prior to attending.
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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