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Port Franks - Heritage Forest + Ausable Cut

When:
Saturday, November 12, 2022, 9:30 AM
Where:
Port Franks Community Centre
9997 Port Franks Road
Port Franks, ON  

Canada
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Terry Syer
Category:
Hiking
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
IMPORTANT: All participants MUST pre-register for event, by midnight the night before; drop-ins/guests are not permitted unless registered.

Be aware of the Public Health guidance relative to your own vaccination status and make your personal choices accordingly. For those who are more at risk of the virus, be aware that some participants at LOC events may not be fully vaccinated.

Be respectful of other member’s Covid-19 management decisions and protective steps. If they are trying to maintain 2m distance, please help them achieve that.

Don’t participate if you have ANY symptoms of Covid-19 or have been in recent contact with someone who has Covid-19.
Capacity:
15
Available Slots:
3
No Fee
No Fee
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EVENT DETAILS KEY INFORMATION
Event Description
 Port Franks -
Lambton County Heritage Forest + Ausable Cut

A beautiful system of hiking trails that wind through Oak Savannah and Carolinian Forest and dunes!
 

 
Meeting Place
 9:30 am hike starts


(Pls arrive 15 mins before hike for instructions and introductions.)
Level
 Moderate- difficult
Distance (approx.)
 8 kms
snack/ lunch at picnic tables beside cars

another 8 km for those who wish =possible 16 km
Duration (approx.)
 2.5 to 5 hours
Pace (approx. average)
 3.5 km/hr
Costs
 n/a
Required Items to Bring
 Hiking boots
hiking poles
water,
snack
appropriate clothing
Recommended to Bring
  hand sanitizer, sunscreen, 
lunch

Masks if you like to wear them
Expected Conditions: 

Ticks,


lots of hills
rolling terrain, uneven ground
Guests

Please contact the hiking chair - Louise Gibson - if you would like to register.
519-882-3605
texts are preferred
 To determine if our club is a good fit, we welcome non-members to try up to 3x before joining.

The hike leader will provide a Waiver of liability at the start of the hike.
Other:  Remember to always check the web calendar prior to an event.  Some changes may need to be made.  At times weather interferes.