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Bruce Trail - Beaver Valley / Sydenham

When:
Friday, September 27, 2024, 12:30 PM until Sunday, September 29, 2024, 4:30 PM
Where:
Owen Sound
Owen Sound, ON  

Canada
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Mike Elliott
 
Ted Kemp
Category:
Hiking
Registration is required before Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 11:59 PM
Payment In Full In Advance Only
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:
14
Available Slots:
10
No Fee
Event Description Bruce Trail - Beaver Valley- The main trail in Beaver Valley is 119.9 km.

Beaver Valley –  108.4- 119.9 km from Bruce Trail 30th Edition.
Sydenham 0- 18.7, 132.2-145.3

Total 43.3 km in 3 days.

Fri.  - 108.4-119.9 km, trail hiking.
Sat.  - 0 km to  18.7 km, has some road hiking.
Sun.  -  132.2 km to  145.3 km. Some road work (Outside Owen Sound).

Possibly may swap Friday's hike with Sunday's hike depending on the weather.

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.
Event Start Time Meet at 108.4 parking on Grey road 40 by 12:30 Friday.

Stay at Quality Inn Hotel Owen Sound. 

950 Sixth St East Owen Sound Ontario Canada N4K1H1

Free Breakfast included.

(Pls arrive 15 mins before hike for instructions and introductions, arrival to to be determined closer to the hike date)
Level Difficult
Distance  43.3 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 

Also donations of $5 per day plus donations towards any parking lot fees are suggested to help defray the costs of those drivers shuttling hikers to and from Trail heads. 

A volunteer 'accountant' will collect and distribute such donations.
Required Items to Bring Hiking boots and poles
Snacks and lunches
Water - at least 2 litres per day is recommended 
Recommended to Bring bug spray; electrolytes powder
Expected Conditions Participants Should Be Prepared For:
possibly slippery rocks
hills to climb
uneven ground
Accommodation
 Quality Inn Hotel Owen Sound

950 Sixth St East Owen Sound 
Ontario Canada N4K1H1


Free Breakfast included.