DIFFICULT Bruce Trail - Peninsula Section Hope Bay to Lions Head
Event Contact(s)
Jennifer Hill
jennifer hill
Carolyn D Attridge
Registration Info
Registration is closed - Event is full
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.
Registration cancellations will be accepted
Capacity
10 Total Slots
Event is full
About this event
| Event Description |
Bruce Trail - Peninsula-
Hope Bay to Lions Head
The main trail in Peninsula is 166 km.
Peninsula – 48.4km - 83km km from Bruce Trail 31st Edition.
Total 37 km in 3 days.
Fri. - start approx 12:00 noon hike 58.1 - 67.9 - hiking distance 10 km
Sat. - all day hike, details km 67.9 - km 83. hiking distance 15.1 km
Sun. - 48.4 - 58.1 morning hike until 130 pm details. Side Trail Parking hiking distance 10.7 km.
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. Contact the leaders to arrange one if one was not completed in the Spring.
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| Event Start Time |
Meeting details will be emailed to all participants prior to event.
Meet at TBD. Parking by 12:00 Friday. Location with be sent out before.
Stay at TBD Lions Head?
(Pls arrive 15 mins before hike for instructions and introductions) |
| Level |
Difficult |
| Distance |
37 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.
Contributions towards the cost of gas and parking is encouraged. Please see event coordinators for further information.
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| Required Items to Bring |
Hiking boots and poles
Snacks and lunches
Water, Rain Gear - at least 2 litres per day is recommended
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| Recommended to Bring |
bug spray/hat; 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 |
Spirit Rock Lodge
877 Berford St Wiarton
519-534-5168
Office hours 9-5
4 std single rooms - 81 $
3 double rooms - 100$
1family room - 110$
Per night
Plus 17% tax
Two adults per room
Extra person $20 per night
Rooms held under Jennifer's name until March 31/26. Please call to reserve and let the Hike Leaders know when you have made a reservation or alternate accommodation. Please ensure your room is under your credit card.
For the single rooms there is a small fridge but no microwave. Microwave in small common kitchenette
Microwaves and fridges in double and family rooms
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