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Fall Colours Hike - Osler Bluffs (10/24/2008)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Collingwood

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Oct 24 2008 11:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Oct 22 2008 5:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

4 hrs (12 Km)

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Stephanie A
Rhonda from Calgary
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

11 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

This hike is a bit challenging, because of the elevation, but is the highest point of the Bruce Trail. The most difficult part occurs near the beginning of the hike where you must climb up a wall of granite boulders, although ropes are provided for hand holds. You are rewarded with a lovely view of Nottawasaga Bay, and can even see the lighthouse on Christian Island on a clear day.

The hike is mainly forested where at least 10 different varieties of mushrooms were spotted in the summer. A small detour takes us from the loop trail through Pretty River provincial park to eat lunch by the small but pretty Sundown lake. Then back to the Osler Bluffs trail, to the highest point, which is a bit of disappointment as there are no lookout, but there must be hundreds of apple trees, so it should make for a tasty fall hike. The views are spectacular. The extra driving time to get to this hike is worth it.

The trailhead is very difficult to find so there will be no meeting at the event

Required Items to Bring:
sunscreen
water

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
bugspray
lunch/snacks

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take Hwy 124 and turn west onto Poplar Sideroad at Nottawa. Follow Poplar Sideroad to the end and turn right for about .5 km, then turn left onto Grey Road 19. Look for Blue Arrows - park on the side of the road at the turn.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

288Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $74.30 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Tuesday, April 16, 2024). This is based on $0.08/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Your event coordinator will confirm exactly how much money is required from each person.

Notes:

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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!