Weekly Thursday Fast Hike
When: Thursday, May 1
Start Time:9:30 AM - approx. 11:30 AM
Start Location: 5120 Pineridge Dr. (6th Line Nassagaweya & Pineridge Dr.)
Difficulty: Level 2+ (sustained fast pace, few short water breaks, inclines)
Pace: FAST - 5 km/hour, with only a few short water breaks
Terrain:Some steep inclines, uneven terrain, rocks, roots, one stile (ladder to climb over fence), some road walking
Length:Approximately 8.5Km
Elevation Gain: 230m
Trail: Radial Line Trail Section 5 or Bear Den Loop
From Pineridge we will walk north on 6th Line Nassagaweya to pick up the trailhead at the Blue Heron Scout Camp parking lot. The trail passes through woods, meadows, fields, coniferous plantations cedar and hardwood forests. We’ll enjoy hiking the Blue Springs and Sugar Shack Side Trails. We’ll then cross over a stile to walk north on 5th line to pick up the main GHTC trail again and walk on the abandoned rail bed. Hikers will enter the Blue Springs Scout reserve, then walk on an impressive Dr. Seuss-like boardwalk, built by the Scouts and now maintained by the GHTC. We’ll follow this trail and make our way back to 6th Line.
Required: sturdy hiking shoes or boots
Recommended: hiking poles, water, snacks, hat, insect repellent and/or bug jacket, sunscreen, health card
No dogs please
Carpool option:meet at Rockmossa Community Centre in Rockwood at 9:00 for 9:10 departure to Pineridge Dr start location
Please let one of the hike leaders know if you are meeting at the hike start location (Pineridge Dr)
Hike Leaders: Mira Soni: mirasoni1964@gmail.com cell (to text on morning of hike): 519-763-6113
Tom Rielly: t.rielly@rogers.com
