Kissing Bridge Trailway - Guelph 28 km - Sat, Sep 16 2017

Kissing Bridge Trailway - Guelph 28 km (9/16/2017)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Kissing Bridge Trailway, Guelph km 0 (zero)

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Sep 16 2017 9:45 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:20 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Sep 15 2017 3:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

about 6 hours of hiking (including breaks)

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Arnie
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

DISTANCE: 28 km

PACE: 5.5+ km/h (a lively pace)

DIFFICULTY: D4 (a high D4 bordering on D5 because of pace and distance)

NOTES:

==> If you have not hiked with me before please send me an email and tell me what recent
hiking (within the past 2 months) you have done that would be similar to the distance and pace of this hike.
I need to receive your email before I can consider adding you to this event.

==> Please sign up for this hike only if you are sure you can walk the entire distance at the specified pace.
No straggling. No drop outs on this hike. You have to keep up with the group.

==> Although this trail is very flat and very straight, what makes it interesting is how flat, straight and potentially boring it could be. However, along the way we will probably see a donkey with goat friends on picnic tables (I did when I was there a while ago scouting the trail), and maybe a couple of llamas. We'll have lunch by the Grand River, then walk a short way to see the West Montrose Kissing Bridge, which is the last covered bridge in Ontario. Then turn around and hike back to the start. Our hike will mostly take us through farmland. Much of the way, the trail is flanked by trees and bushes which will provide shade.

The Kissing Bridge Trailway (KBT) runs from Guelph to Millbank, 45 km one way!
The trail passes through rural communities, by rivers and wetlands along the right-of-way of a former railway.

For more info about the KBT CLICK HERE

MAX hikers: about 10 (+ or -)
I set the Maximum Group Size to 4, because I can take 3 passengers, but this event can accommodate about 10 hikers.
Passengers will be added as additional drivers become available.

Members on the waiting list who are willing to drive may get first priority.
Parking at the trail head is very limited, so let's minimize the number of cars we use to get there.

DRIVERS, WHEN YOU SIGN UP, PLEASE ANSWER THE CARPOOL QUESTION REGARDING THE # OF PASSENGERS YOU CAN TAKE IN YOUR CAR!!!

For an interactive Route Map CLICK HERE for route 558809

Required Items to Bring:

whistle
cell phone
good footwear
water 3 - 4 L (as much as you need)
weather appropriate clothing

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

first aid kit
lunch, snacks

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Carpooling? Please arrive before the departure time. If you are late, you will miss the carpool, and the hike, and receive a no show.

If you choose to meet at the event, please arrive before the start time, we will not wait for late comers.

MAP FROM CARPOOL TO HIKE START

TRAIL HEAD PARKING LOT

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

180Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:20 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $46.44 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Thursday, May 22, 2025). 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:

This hike will go forth snow, rain or shine

Please arrive before the start time, we will start promptly at the start time.

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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!