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Easy Walks - 2010

We continue with a varied series of Easy Walks led by Elaine Wassermann, most of which will be about two hours duration, over easy treadways except where noted.. Read the hike details carefully for both the Easy Walks and our Regular Hikes. A few will be described as moderate or strenuous. Note: On all hikes, bring plenty of water, snacks and a lunch, if required. Wear sturdy hiking footwear, and dress in layers.

Our hikes will continue to be Looney/Tooney Hikes. On a strictly voluntary basis, participating hikers may donate to the Peninsula Bruce Trail Club’s fund raising campaign as part of our club’s commitment to contribute to the BTC goal to secure the trail. This program is for the future preservation of the Bruce Trail on escarpment lands.

Hikes/Walks Information Bullet Arrow Easy Walks | Regular Hiking Schedule | End to End Hiking Schedule

... John Whitworth, Hike Coordinator

Easy Walks SChedule 2010

Arrow Bullet Wednesday, May 5, 2010 Bullet ArrowHope Bay Nature Reserve Provincial Park Bullet ArrowEasy, ~ 3 km
Meet by 11:00 a.m. at the end of Cathedral Road, BT Map 37. Directions: County Rd. 9 to Jackson’s Cove turnoff, where you turn East on Hopeness Rd. to Cathedral Rd. Park at the end of Cathedral Rd. Come out for our first hike of the season to enjoy early spring flowers. [Google Maps approximate lat./long. for meeting place] Leader: Elaine Wassermann 519-795-7407.
 
Arrow Bullet Tuesday, May 18, 2010 Bullet ArrowMinhinnick S.T. + Devil’s Monument Bullet ArrowEasy, ~ 3 km
Meet by 11:00 a.m. at km 111.4 (Borchardt Rd. parking lot), B.T. Map 40. Directions: Hwy. 6 to Lindsay Rd. 5. Turn left onto East Rd., Right on Cape Chin North Rd. Left on Borchardt Rd. to the end. Parking on the left. We will look for spring trilliums. [Google Maps approximate lat./long. for meeting place] Leader: Elaine Wassermann 519-795-7407.
 
Arrow Bullet Wednesday, June 2, 2010 Bullet ArrowFON Alvar & Crane River Bullet ArrowEasy, ~ 3 km
No lunch. Meet by 11:00 a.m. at the parking area on the west side of Hwy 6, just North of Dyer's Bay Rd., or carefully on the side of Hwy. 6. A walk to enjoy Dwarf Lake Irises, Lakeside Daisies and the elusive Nodding Trillium. [Google Maps approximate lat./long. for meeting place] Leader: Elaine Wassermann 519- 795-7407.
 
Arrow Bullet Wednesday, June 23, 2010 Bullet ArrowShowy Lady's Slippers & Petrel Point Bullet ArrowEasy, ~ 2 km
Meet by 10:00 a.m. at Lion’s Head Cemetery on Cemetery Rd. off Hwy. 6. A walk to appreciate local orchids and wild flowers. [Google Maps approximate lat./long. for meeting place] Leader: Elaine Wassermann 519-795-7407.
 
Arrow Bullet Tuesday, July 6, 2010 Bullet ArrowSinging Sands Amble Bullet ArrowEasy, ~ 3 km
Meet by 10:00 a.m. at the parking lot at Singing Sands National Park. Dorcas Bay Rd. west off Hwy. 6. We are hoping to see Purple Fringed Orchid, Rose Pagonia and Grass Pinks. As we amble along the beach, Butterwort, Bladderwort, etc. Optional – Bring lunch, and a swim in the afternoon. [Google Maps approximate lat./long. for meeting place] Leader: Elaine Wassermann 519-795-7407.
 
Arrow Bullet Tuesday, July 20, 2010 Bullet ArrowHardwood Forest Bullet ArrowEasy, ~ 5km
Meet by 10:00 a.m. at #2303 Bruce County Road, south of Lion's Head. Park along the road. A beautiful walk with Susanne Smith to see Hart’s Tongue and Maiden Hair Ferns, and various Lichen. [Google Maps approximate lat./long. for meeting place] Leader: Elaine Wassermann 519-795-7407.
 
Arrow Bullet Wednesday, August 4, 2010 Bullet ArrowOverlooking Dyer's Bay Bullet ArrowModerate, ~ 7 km
Meet by 10:00 a.m. at the Municipal Parking lot at the top of Dyer's Bay hill – carpool. We will walk the Bruce Trail on top of the escarpment. Optional: A visit to Virginia’s Garden; Larkwhistle Garden is also in the area. [Google Maps approximate lat./long. for meeting place] Leader: Elaine Wassermann 519-795-7407.
 
Arrow Bullet Tuesday, August 17, 2010 Bullet ArrowWhite Bluff Nature Reserve Bullet ArrowEasy, ~ 4 km
Meet by 10:00 a.m. at the south end of Carter Road, BT Map 39. Directions: Hwy. 6, East on Lindsay Rd. 5, North on East Rd., then East on Cape Chin South Rd. At the 1st. . ‘T’ Junction turn left. At the 2nd. ‘T’ Junction, turn right. A pleasant loop along an old logging road, then along the Georgian Bay shore. [Google Maps approximate lat./long. for meeting place] Leader: Elaine Wassermann 519-795-7407.
 
Arrow Bullet Wednesday, September 1, 2010 Bullet ArrowBard Side Trail Bullet ArrowEasy, ~ 4 km
B.T. Map 39 Meet by 10:30 a.m. at Cape Chin Connection Country Inn Bed & Breakfast, 418 Cape Chin North Road. Directions: Hwy. 6 to Lindsay Rd. 5, Left on East Rd., to Cape Chin North Rd. Park at Cape Chin Connection B&B. Optional Lunch at Cape Chin Connection after the walk. This is a lovely loop, part of it along the Niagara Escarpment overlooking Georgian Bay. [Google Maps approximate lat./long. for meeting place] Leader: Elaine Wassermann 519-795-7407
 
Arrow Bullet Tuesday, September 14, 2010 Bullet ArrowIlsa Hanel and Warder Side Trailsb Bullet ArrowModerate, ~ 7 km
Meet by 10:00 a.m. at km 81.8, B. T. Map 38 (Moore St. and McCurdy Dr., Lion’s Head). A beautiful walk through a mature forest. [Google Maps approximate lat./long. for meeting place] Leader: Elaine Wassermann 519-795-7407.
 
Arrow Bullet Wednesday, September 29, 2010 Bullet ArrowJackson’s Cove Lookout Bullet ArrowModerate, ~ 5 km
Meet by 10:00 a.m. at km 52.8, B. T. Map 37. Directions: Bruce County Rd. 9 to Hopeness Rd., turn right on Jackson’s Cove Rd., park at the top of the hill. First walking along the escarpment we loop back through beautiful forest. [Google Maps approximate lat./long. for meeting place] Leader: Elaine Wassermann 519-795-7407.
 
Arrow Bullet Tuesday, October 12, 2010 Bullet ArrowDevil’s Monument & Minnhinnick S.T. Bullet ArrowModerate, ~ 8 km
Meet by 10:00 a.m. at km 111.4, B. T. Map 40 (Borchardt Rd. parking lot. A lovely walk along the escarpment, lunch overlooking Georgian Bay, looping back through forest. [Google Maps approximate lat./long. for meeting place] Leader: Elaine Wassermann 519-795-7407.
 
Arrow Bullet Wednesday, October 27, 2010 Bullet ArrowPurple Valley Walk Bullet ArrowEasy, ~ 3 km
Meet by 11:00 a.m. on Wright's Crescent near km 17.1, B. T. Map 36 (roadside parking at Purple Valley Access Trail). Directions: From County Rd. 9, turn east onto Purple Valley Rd., continue straight onto Wright’s Crescent. Park at Purple Valley Access Trail. From several lookouts along the escarpment, we enjoy the autumnal palette below and the Georgian Bay islands beyond Colpoy’s Bay. [Google Maps approximate lat./long. for meeting place] Leader: Elaine Wassermann 519-795-7407.
 
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