Scotsdale Farm Classic Ten Hike - 10 Km

About this hike: Classic Ten Hike, the first in this series.

Hike leader: Ron Cherry
Contact:   ronaldcherry002@gmail.com | 226-338-8969

About the leader:
Ron began leading hikes with the Guelph Hiking Trail Club in 2016.  He has been a member of the GVTA for over ten years and is excited to now be leading for the GVTA.

About this series of hikes:  
Ten classic hikes each between 9 and 11 kilometers long.  What's a classic 10 Km hike you ask?  A classic 10 Km hike in Ontario is a trail that blends scenic beauty, rugged terrain, and rich nature.  Of course this description fits so many of the trails we hike around here, but how many of those are 10 Km?  That's what I aim to find out.  I know some that would qualify, but do I know 10?  Check back here each month to find out.  I'll post 10 hikes in this series in the next year.

Where: The Bruce Trail Reference, Edition 31, Map 13.
Length: Approx. 10 km
Category: Loop.
Pace and duration: Moderate, 3.25 km/hr. About 3 hours. Pace will be set by the leader to match the slowest hiker's pace, (which could be me).
Hike level:  Moderate. Some hilly sections and uneven terrain. Tripping hazards - rocks and roots.

Parking and departure: Meet at 9:00 AM in the Scotsdale Farm parking lot, 13807 Trafalgar Rd, Halton Hills.  43.688131, -79.989657
If you want to join a carpool please meet me in the parking lot of the J.A. Pollock Family Trailway on Shirley Drive, Kitchener, across from BMW Grand River.  Be there by 7:55 AM sharp.

Directions: Please use your favourite GPS app to obtain directions.
 
What to wear and bring: This being a mid-summer hike the weather will most likely be hot and muggy, but lets hope for a breeze to keep the bugs away.  Bring a hat and sunscreen, bug repellant.  Wear good hiking boots.  Bring rain gear. Hiking poles are optional if you like using them.  Bring at least 2L of water, snacks and a lunch.  If we're still hungry after the hike an optional stop could be the patio at the Red Harp in Acton. 
With the increase in reported tick numbers this year, please do your own research into how to best avoid tick bites.  It's important to at least wear long pants, (not shorts),  and then to tuck your pants into your hiking boots, with your hiking socks over top of your pants.

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.