For our second megahike, we're hiking amidst the raw beauty of Frontenac. We'll head off straight after work, likely hitting rush hour traffic that makes our arrival time a bit of an unknown.
We're staying on the grounds of a local brewery and will leave first thing the next morning to tackle the hike.
Hike Length: 23km
Terrain: A mixture of barrens, forest and boardwalks. While the elevation doesn't look crazy, it's pretty constant up and down making this a very challenging hike.
Estimated time to complete: 9 hours
Friday
16:50 - Those leaving from Keele meet at the PetroCanada by Keele Station
17:00: Shuttle leaves from PetroCanada at Keele Station. Please note that we leave dead on time and can't wait for latecomers.
17:30 - Second pick up from Union Station. We're in Grasshopper, the big red van and will pull in at the main Front Street entrance opposite the entrance to the Fairmont Hotel.
17:30 - We leave from Union Station (unless delayed by traffic). Please note that we leave dead on time and can't wait for latecomers!
We'll drive to Harrowsmith Brewing company getting dinner en route
18:29 - Pick up Britt en route
21:30 - Anticipated arrival at Harrowsmith. We'll set up tents in their field.
Saturday
07:00 - Drive to Frontenac
07:45 - Meet at Salmon Lake Parking
08:00 - 17:00 - Megahike!
17:00 - Celebrate at cars, drive home getting dinner en route
21:30 - Anticipated return to Toronto
This custom map is georeferenced, meaning it will show you where you are on the map in the right software and lays out the rough path that we’ll be following. It’s opened with the Avenza app which must be downloaded and installed in advance of the adventure.
You should also download the What3words app - this makes it easy to share and find locations in the unlikely event that you get lost.
Looking like nice weather with some rain
We'll have tents for those who need and have rental gear for those who've requested. If you haven't already, please do so here.
Gear
Clothing
Things will be pretty tight in the van so try not to overpack!
You'll need to pack something for breakfast and lunch on Saturday.
Make sure to also take plenty of snacks and water. We'll need to purify water en route in all likelihood.
Self drivers will need to reserve a Daily Vehicle Permit for $15.50, here.
Hiking injuries- Make sure that you're wearing appropriate footwear!
Getting Lost - It's critically important that you stay with the group at all times. We will be in a wilderness environment with very few other people around and getting lost is a real possibility. Make sure that you've downloaded the map in advance and follow the guide's instructions.
Ticks - Black legged ticks may be present in the area. You should wear pants rather than shorts to prevent them latching on and lighter colours make it easier to spot them and keep you more cool. There's no need to worry about ticks if we take a few precautions and we'll talk about doing a tick check after the hike just to confirm we haven't picked any up.
The area around Frontenac Provincial Park and Frontenac County has a long and rich Indigenous history dating back thousands of years. Here are some key points about the Indigenous heritage of this region:
For our second megahike, we're hiking amidst the raw beauty of Frontenac. We'll head off straight after work, likely hitting rush hour traffic that makes our arrival time a bit of an unknown.
We're staying on the grounds of a local brewery and will leave first thing the next morning to tackle the hike.
Hike Length: 23km
Terrain: A mixture of barrens, forest and boardwalks. While the elevation doesn't look crazy, it's pretty constant up and down making this a very challenging hike.
Estimated time to complete: 9 hours
Friday
16:50 - Those leaving from Keele meet at the PetroCanada by Keele Station
17:00: Shuttle leaves from PetroCanada at Keele Station. Please note that we leave dead on time and can't wait for latecomers.
17:30 - Second pick up from Union Station. We're in Grasshopper, the big red van and will pull in at the main Front Street entrance opposite the entrance to the Fairmont Hotel.
17:30 - We leave from Union Station (unless delayed by traffic). Please note that we leave dead on time and can't wait for latecomers!
We'll drive to Harrowsmith Brewing company getting dinner en route
18:29 - Pick up Britt en route
21:30 - Anticipated arrival at Harrowsmith. We'll set up tents in their field.
Saturday
07:00 - Drive to Frontenac
07:45 - Meet at Salmon Lake Parking
08:00 - 17:00 - Megahike!
17:00 - Celebrate at cars, drive home getting dinner en route
21:30 - Anticipated return to Toronto
This custom map is georeferenced, meaning it will show you where you are on the map in the right software and lays out the rough path that we’ll be following. It’s opened with the Avenza app which must be downloaded and installed in advance of the adventure.
You should also download the What3words app - this makes it easy to share and find locations in the unlikely event that you get lost.
Looking like nice weather with some rain
We'll have tents for those who need and have rental gear for those who've requested. If you haven't already, please do so here.
Gear
Clothing
Things will be pretty tight in the van so try not to overpack!
You'll need to pack something for breakfast and lunch on Saturday.
Make sure to also take plenty of snacks and water. We'll need to purify water en route in all likelihood.
Self drivers will need to reserve a Daily Vehicle Permit for $15.50, here.
Hiking injuries- Make sure that you're wearing appropriate footwear!
Getting Lost - It's critically important that you stay with the group at all times. We will be in a wilderness environment with very few other people around and getting lost is a real possibility. Make sure that you've downloaded the map in advance and follow the guide's instructions.
Ticks - Black legged ticks may be present in the area. You should wear pants rather than shorts to prevent them latching on and lighter colours make it easier to spot them and keep you more cool. There's no need to worry about ticks if we take a few precautions and we'll talk about doing a tick check after the hike just to confirm we haven't picked any up.
The area around Frontenac Provincial Park and Frontenac County has a long and rich Indigenous history dating back thousands of years. Here are some key points about the Indigenous heritage of this region:
