Jewels of Grand Valley Trail - Black Walnut: Sudden Tract - 10 km

About this hike: This hike will be in Black Walnut Section: Sudden Tract. Starting in Sudden Regional Forest loop we will admire the diverse mature forest, the wetlands (walking on boardwalks), the wildflowers and we may even spot salamanders! Crossing Beke Road, we continue in the hilly mixed forest where trail is narrow in places. After lunch, we return on the same trail to the Sudden Regional Forest and complete the loop back to the trailhead.

About this series: Jewels of Grand Valley Trail is a series of hikes highlighting the beautiful parts of GVT in all 4 sections. Those hikes will range from about 6 km to 15 km. They will be led by Jeanette, Jane, Eva and Brandon through months of August to October. Come and enjoy the beauty of our trail!

Hike leader: Eva Kruzlics
Contact:  kruzlics@rogers.com | 519.616.0831 (cell) or 519.896.0831 (home)

About the leader: Eva enjoys connecting with the community through hiking and has participated in the Guelph Walking Pilgrimage for many years. She plans to walk the Camino one day. With GVTA, Eva leads short urban hikes (around 5 km) in the region on weekdays, exploring local natural areas and interacting with other nature lovers.    

Where: North Dumfries
Length: 10 km
Category:  In & Out
Pace and duration: 3 - 4 km/hour ; about 3.5 hours including lunch
Hike level: Moderate (2) due to the elevation

Parking and departure: Hike starts at 10 am. Please arrive 10 minutes earlier. Park in the Sudden Track trailhead parking lot at 1841 Spragues Rd, Cambridge, ON N1R 5S5 (43.308714, -80.368353).

Directions: Please use your favourite GPS app to obtain directions.
 
What to wear and bring: This is a late summer hike, please dress accordingly to weather, bring a hat and sunscreen, sunglasses. Wear good hiking boots. Bring rain gear. Maybe bug spray. Hiking poles are optional if you like using them. Bring water, snacks and pack a lunch - we will stop for lunch.

Sorry, no dogs on GVTA hikes with the exception of certified service dogs.

ALL ARE WELCOME ON OUR HIKES. Membership is encouraged as it helps to support our trails, $30 per household. To become a member please go to: https://www.gvta.on.ca/Membership.