Radial Line Trail Section 5 Bear Den Loop
When: Thursday, September 18, 2025
Start Time:9:30 AM - approx. 12:00 PM
Start Location: 5120 Pineridge Dr. (6th Line Nassagaweya & Pineridge Dr.)
Difficulty: Level 2+ (sustained brisk pace, short water breaks, inclines)
Pace: Working back up to Thursday’s fast pace hikes,
with this moderately brisk 4.5-5 km/hour paced outing.
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 Bear Den Loop
Enjoy the early fall colours while working back up to the weekly fast paced hikes now that temperatures have cooled down and bugs have disappeared. 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, sunscreen, health card,
small personal first aid kit (band aids, pain med…)
No dogs please
Parking: Roadside at 5120 Pineridge Dr. (6th Line Nassagaweya & Pineridge Dr.)
Arrive: at 9:15 for 9:30 departure.
Hike Leader: Mira Soni: cell (to text on morning of hike): 519-763-6113
email questions: mirasoni1964@gmail.com
