Amulree to Sandhills Mega March
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Amulree to Sandhills Mega March
July 6, 2019 @ 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Distance: 18 km
Pace: Quick
Terrain: Easy
Duration: 6-7 hours
(5 hrs. walking, 1 hr. total driving, 1 hr. (optional pub lunch following hike)
Car shuttle will be used. Departure 7:30am, return to Stratford by 3:30 pm (including lunch option) or before.
Participants should be experienced long-distance hikers and in excellent physical condition able to complete a 20 km hike. This hike features the longest continuous off-road segment of the Avon Trail, less than 300m total of road walking! The trail travels through mature woodlots, beside crop land and meanders along the newly opened Nith River Loop, affording vistas and fresh air.
Dress appropriately for the weather. Bring lots of water, sunscreen, repellent (bug net optional), sun hat, two light snacks (e.g.apple, granola bar) and one small packed lunch. There will be two short stops and one lunch break of 30 minutes.
For departure details and to join the hike please contact Hike Leader: Bernard berngowa@gmail.com by July 5.