Singhampton Caves and the Keyhole Side Trail
Tuesday September 16
Meet at the Singhampton Caves Trailhead at 9:45 am for a 10am departure.
Trailhead Parking:
We will meet at the Singhampton Caves Trailhead(roadside parking) at 9:45 for a 10am departure :
Singhampton Caves
We will be repositioning the cars after the caves to the Nottawasaga Bluffs Trailhead Parking Lot (13 minute drive):
Nottawasaga Bluffs
There is lots of parking at both places but there is a $10 per car parking fee at Nottawasaga Bluffs so carpooling is recommended. It is payable via the internet at the trailhead.
Hike Description:
A technical hike - one that presents significant obstacles and challenges, requiring a higher level of skill, experience, and physical fitness than a hike on a typical hiking trail. The trail on this hike includes rock scrambling, steep sections, and requires the use of hands and feet at times. You will get dirty!
Part 1: will be a 3 km loop through the Bruce Trail Standing Rock & Caves side trail (aka Singhampton Caves) which takes 60 to 90 minutes. It is a very fun but strenuous hike.
Part 2: Next we will be taking a 13 minute drive to Nottawasaga Bluffs parking lot where we will hike the infamous Bruce Trail Keyhole Side trail, check out the views from the bluffs and do an in and out of a crevice cave for those so inclined. It is between a 3 and 4 km hike and can take an hour or two depending upon how much exploring goes on.
Travel time: 3 hours total.
Hiking time 3+ hours
Level 3 speed slow
What to bring:
2L of water plus an extra 1L, snacks, lunch, first aid kit, sun hat, insect repellant. Hiking poles. Hiking boots required - no sneakers.
Hike leader:
Rob Schieck - robert.Schieck@gmail.com
p.s. there is a Tim Hortons at the Ultramar in Singhampton at : https://maps.app.goo.gl/vw2t8Ec2Du7Wgcio8
