Arkell Springs Thursday Morning Hike

Meet at 9am at the trail head at Starkey Hill Conservation area parking lot on Arkell Rd. 

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A good level of fitness and cardio endurance is required to complete this hike in time described!

Pace Moderate-Brisk 4-5km/h pace 

Difficulty Level 2+ 

Approximately 10km loop 2.5hrs 

From the parking area we will cross Arkell Rd and hike into Arkell Springs and follow Section 2 and 3 of the Radial Line Trail, the Arkell Springs loop. These trails will take us through forests, along ridges, meadows, and down into the valley and out to the Eramosa River outlook.

Trail - uneven dirt packed with areas of rocks, roots, and possibly mud. Arkell Springs is an up and down section and there are a few steep inclines and descents. 

Required - hiking shoes, dress for the weather 

Recommended - water, snack, hat, bug spray, sunscreen

Optional - poles

No dogs please 

Hike Leader Melissa Anstey melissaanstey@icloud.com 

519-400-2555