65. Bell Lookout (13 KM) - Sat, Dec 4 2021

65. Bell Lookout (13 KM) (12/4/2021)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

677305 Centre Rd, Shelburne - 1.5 Hours North Of Toronto

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Dec 4 2021 11:00 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Dec 3 2021 10:55:00 AM

Event Duration:

3.5-4.5 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Fletcher
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

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Within the 14 days preceding the event:

You have not travelled outside of Ontario;
You don’t have any COVID-19, cold, or flu symptoms;
You have not knowingly been in contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case;
You have taken and passed the Ontario COVID-19 self- assessment on- line questionnaire.

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EVENT DETAILS

So, this is my first time leading this section of the Bruce Trail around the Kilgorie area and visiting the Bell Lookout.
The Bruce Trail Associate just recently purchased new land in the area, so not instead of what was about a seven km loop, we're able to do a couple loops off roads for 13 KM.

Please bring a lunch and at least 1-2 Litres of water. We will find a place to stop for lunch somewhere along the trail.

EVENT STATS

Distance: 13 KM

Trail vs Road: 9 vs 4

Elevation Range: 125 Meters

Challenging Climbs of Note: 3 climbs of at least 50 meters and another 5 of at least 25 meters.

Largest Ascent: 75 m

Washrooms: No

Highlights: The Bell Lookout

I usually carry a pair of icers with me from the first snowfall of the year until the end of April, so I recommend having a pair in your pack to deal with any potential ice.
You can find the pair I use, 'here from Amazon'.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WON'T BE A CARPOOL FOR THIS HIKE DUE TO CURRENT TOC COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS

Required Items to Bring:

Hiking boots
1 to 2 liters of Water
Snacks and lunch
Weather appropriate clothing
Mask / face covering

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

A smile

First Aid Kit

Whistle

Icers or Traction Devices

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Approx address is: 677305 Centre Rd, Shelburne - 44°10'30.0"N 80°08'48.9"W

Please note that my event directions are from SHEPPARD WEST STATION.
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Leaving Sheppard West - take the Allen Road south to the 401.
Travel west along Highway 401 to Highway 410 (15 KM).
Merge with Highway 410 and follow it North for approx. 94 km (NOTE: HWY 410 will eventually turn into HWY 10)
At the intersection of Hwy 10/89, continue straight (NORTH) onto Prince Of Wales Road for 9 KM
At the end of the road, turn right (EAST) onto River Road for 2 KM.
Turn right (SOUTH) at Centre Road and then side road parking is located IMMIDATELY on the left beside the mailboxes. Centre Road is the first road after 15 Sideroad.
CLOSEST POTENTIAL WASHROOM
There is a washroom at Superburger located at the corner of HWY 10/89 & Prince Of Wales Drive.
Map Of Driving Directions

Map of parking location

Picture Of Meeting Location
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Notes:

Please arrive on time, we won't wait for late comers

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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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