This hike is focused on the goals of the PaRx program.
Spending time in nature gives you strength and stamina.
Hike Details:
Meet at the trailhead, near 1296 Carmel-Koch Rd. Wilmot Township, at 9:45 AM to join this hike. Roadside parking is available on the south side of Carmel-Koch Rd., opposite the trailhead. The trailhead is on the Avon Trail, where the Avon Trail turns north into Schneider's Bush and away from Carmel-Kosh Rd. Look for a wide entrance with a chain spanning two posts at the entrance, a white turn blaze and an Avon Trail sign.
We will begin by following the Avon Trail, continuing to wind our way on a network of intersecting, unmarked trails. Although I did prehike a part of the trail system, I will be using the AllTrails app to navigate the trails, taking you to many marshy areas full of Marsh Marigolds. We'll visit a memorial to Fred Schneider, have a look from the lookout near the memorial and then navigate our way to a lookout over Sunfish Lake. Finally we'll navigate our way to a trail exit to make a loop out of this hike.
For hike leaders joining this hike, this is an opportunity to hone your skills using the AllTrails app, navigating a complex system of unknown or unmarked trails. For everyone else, if you enjoy exploring an unknown area, finding new trails, then this hike is for you!
Total distance hiked will be about 8 Km, pace will be slow to moderate. Terrain is easy to moderate.
The land we will be hiking is now part of a nature reserve owned by rare: https://thenarwhal.ca/wilmot-schneider-woods-nature-reserve/
Trailhead: https://maps.app.goo.gl/cv5StDiwqRF3KFQS8 note that 1296 Carmel-Koch Rd. is the address of the property just east of the trailhead.
Carpool Option:
Contact the hike leader if joining the carpool. Meet at the J.A. Pollock Trailway on Shirley Drive, directly across from BMW Grand River in Kitchener by 9:10 AM for a 9:15 AM departure to the trailhead. Google map of carpool location.
What to Bring:
At least 1L of water, snacks, bug and tick repellant, sunscreen, sunhat, rain jacket. Hiking boots required. No dogs please.
Lunch Options:
To be discussed during the hike.
Leader:
Ron - ronaldcherry002@gmail.com
