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Blue Mountains Bruce Trail Club Hikes - February 2010

Wednesday February 3, 2010 - Time: 9:30 am
We will carpool to the Loree Forest parking lot and pick up the main trail from km 8.3 and make our way south to km 13.2 where the hike will terminate. We will enjoy some great views of the Beaver Valley as we snowshoe. Bring water and a lunch.
Pace: Moderate Level: Novice/Intermediate
Distance: 5 km Map: 24. Edition 25
Leader: Sharon Emerson (705) 444-0750
sharon.emerson@sympatico.ca

Saturday February 6, 2010 -  Time: 9:30 am
We will carpool to the Snowmobiler’s Parking Lot on Westchurch Side road to begin a partial loop hike of the Pretty River Valley Main Trail, Pretty River Side Trail and the John Haigh Side Trail. While there are some steep ascents and descents the views are great and worth the effort. Poles are suggested to make the hike a bit easier. Bring lunch and beverages.
Pace: Moderate Level: Intermediate
Distance: 10 km Map: 23. Edition 25
Leader: Hart Fischer (705) 445-6876
hfischer@gmail.com

Wednesday February 10, 2010 -  Time: 9:00 am
We will drive to and park at Inglis Falls (92.1 in the Sydenham club section), then snowshoe north on the east side of the Sydenham river to Harrison park 88.9. We will stop for a snack in the park restaurant, then return to the falls along the west bank of the river. Bring a beverage
Pace: Moderate Level: Intermediate
Distance: 6.5 km Map: 32 Edition 25
Leader: Rosemary Petrie (705) 293-4444
petrie6524@rogers.com

Saturday February 13, 2010  -  Time: 9:30 am
The Loree Forest is a great place for a snowshoe this time of year. We will carpool to the forest entrance pathway on the 21st Sideroad and complete a loop hike through the forest, with great views of Georgian Bay. Following the hike there will be an optional stop for lunch in Collingwood. Bring water and snacks.
Pace: Easy Level: Novice
Distance: 5 km Map: 24. Edition 25
Leader: Dennis Gerrard (705) 444-9252
dhgerrard@rogers.com

Wednesday February 17, 2010  -  Time: 9:00 am
We will carpool to the car park at Eugenia Falls (km 56.2). We will hike in the direction of Hoggs Falls, but as that car park is closed in winter, we will turn around short of the falls, finishing up back at Eugenia falls. Bring water and a snack.
Pace: Moderate Level: Intermediate
Distance: 6 km Map: 26 Edition 25
Leader: Jansje Lawrenson (705) 445-0014
j.lawrenson@rogers.com

Saturday February 20, 2010  -  Time: 9:30 am  -  (Note: different meeting location)
We meet at 9.30 a.m. at Tim Horton’s in Wasaga Beach (take #26 to Mosley and Tim Horton’s is just before the bridge). From there we will go to Powerline for a snowshoe hike on unmarked trails with a bit of bushwhacking too. Length will depend on the participants but it will be 2-3 hours. Bring drinks and a snack and if interested we can stop for a coffee afterwards.
Pace: Moderate Level: Novice
Distance :?
Leader: Cato Bayens (705) 322-5569
catobay@aol.com

Wednesday February 24, 2010  -  Time: 9:30 am
We carpool to 6th Sideroad where we cross the John Haigh Side Trail. From here we snowshoe south on the John Haigh Side Trail, continue on the Main Trail in a northerly direction to km 52.5. From here we proceed east to where the road is cleared of snow and cars have been left earlier. Bring a lunch and beverage.
Pace: Moderate Level: Intermediate
Distance: 6 km Map 23. Edition 25
Leader: Rosemary Petrie (705) 293-4444
petrie6524@rogers.com

Saturday February 27, 2010  -  Time: 8:30 am  -  (Note early start)
Note: No snowshoes and no dogs allowed on the Kolapore Ski Trails
Premier XC Ski tour in the Kolapore Uplands. We will carpool to parking lot “N” on Grey Road # 2. We will ski a loop; Kolapore Church, North West Passage, trail to the summit, Red Death, Paradise
Highway. Lots of hills to challenge your downhill skills! Dress in layers. Touring ski-gear definitely recommended. Bring a lunch.
Pace: Moderate Level: Strong intermediate
Distance: 17 km
Leader: Ray Walker (705) 445-2272
jrwalker@rogers.com
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