Sydenham Km 44 to Km 60.6 - 19 June, 2015

Hikers: Steve, Helgy, Christine, Andy and Case
Guest Hiker:  Ann Giles

Leaders:  Richard and Karen

Section and Distance: Sydenham Km 44 to Km 60.6

Weather: Sunny, cool and breezy

Actual Distance hiked: 18.25 km

Starting the Hike

After breakfast we positioned our cars and started the hike by hiking the rest of the re-route on the River Kwai Side Trail.  We crossed an old logging road and meandered through a hardwood forest for 1.5 km.  We then hiked through a field before crossing the River Kwai Bridge.  We turned right onto the St. Vincent-Sydenham Townline and followed it for 400 m to reach the intersection of Sideroad 24 to meet the main trail again.  This re-route was made necessary because the landowner had refused permission to enter his field.

Crossing the River Kwai

We continued northeast to the escarpment edge.  The views for next 2.5 km over Georgian Bay were magnificent as we hiked along the scarp edge though the mixed cedar and hardwood forest.  We passed part of the Meaford Land Forces Training Centre.  We continued past the National Defence property and finally headed south to St. Vincent-Sydenham town line.  We continued for 5.7 kms on the road to the end of the hike and drove home.

Hart's Tongue Fern