When

Wed. Dec. 5th, 2018    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

WHERE/Location (link)

Event Type(s)

Details

  • Hike Leader - D. Smith
  • Contact -
  • Distance - 5 - 10 km
  • Difficulty - Moderate
  • Special Note -

Description

A Sunday hike to the east side hills above Peterson Creek

  • meet at the Whiteshield Parking lot (trailhead) at 10:00 (Google it if you are not sure)
  • hike trails on the west side, cross the creek, hike the East Rim, climb the hill and loop back, drop into the creek and climb steeply back up to the rim and back to the trailhead
  • lots of hill climbing and some narrow single tracks along the way
  • a scenic route
  • about 2.5 hours with lunch included
  • lunch on top of the hill
  • dress for the weather
  • registration and cancellation open until 9:00 on Dec. 5th
  • watch the listing for updates

We have been hiking/snowshoeing on Wednesday mornings for a few years now and we will continue to do so for the late fall – winter – early spring of 2018 – 2019.

  • most outings will be at 10:00 for a meet-up and carpool, but each week will be a different trail/route
  • carpooling is planned
  • a lunch stop, often at the halfway point is the usual practice
  • final details will be confirmed about a week out when we have a weather forecast which affects driving conditions, parking access, and trail choice
  • once snows cover the region the outings will mostly be snowshoeing events, but if have some unseasonably mild weather, an on-the-snow trek may be a good choice
  • dress for the conditions and bring your 10 Essentials for winter conditions if the temperature drops
  • read the listing carefully to see if the outing is right for you
  • we will hike/snowshoe together for safety and for peace of mind

Wednesday Wanderings:

  • get out into the outdoors mid-week
  • exercise and fitness objectives
  • varied routes to show members new areas
  • a group outing with a group ambience, but low-key
  • increasing challenges from late fall to late winter as fitness and endurance improves

If:

  • if it dry we will do a local hike of 2 – 2.5 hours
  • if it is wet and muddy – we will pick a shorter hike where mud is less likely
  • if it is snowy, we will pick a good on-the snow hike (2 hours)
  • if there is lots of snow, we will be a the Bush Lake – Dogwood Marshes area to snowshoe

 

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