Post by Eddie on Aug 18, 2024 14:30:16 GMT -5
Registration:
doodle.com/sign-up-sheet/participate/79e963aa-dd39-4635-9846-6d9d5afd633c/select
Date and Time: 2024-09-21 at 09:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: P7 Gatineau Park
How to find us: Meet at the information boards at the P7a parking lot.
This trail does involve climbing stairs and rocks that might be steep. If you have trouble with stairs then you may find it difficult.
Bring water and dress appropriately according to weather, and anything that may be able to help you feel comfortable. Trekking post is recommended for support, especially if the ground is muddy. The total distance for this walk is 6 km. (2 km from P7 to King Mountain and 1.5 km at King Mountain loop)
Youtube:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wj57llB-XaE
Website:
www.adventurereport.ca/the-king-mountain-trail-a-1-9k-hike-in-gatineau-park/
Photos:
www.eddiephotojournal.blogspot.com/2018/11/king-mountain-in-fall.html
Notes:
1. Free parking lot.
2. No pets for this walk.
3. Facility is available at the trail head.
4. If photos of others are taken make sure that you acquired their permissions before posting them on this page.
5. Difficulty - Level 3 (More challenging hike, with incline. Requires steady footing. Risk of falling and tripping. Hiking poles recommended.)
6. Hiking Route
Go up to Trail 30 from P7
At the split between Trail 30 and 8, go to Trail 8
At the split between Trail 8 and 37, turn left to Trail 37
Turn right on King Mountain loop
After completing the loop, turn right to Trail 37
Go along Trail 8
Turn right on Trail 30
Follow Trail 30 back to P7
7. Description
The King Mountain Trail is a 1.9 km loop trail located in the Gatineau Park. An intermediate hike with some steep stairs and rocks, the trail climbs to the top of the Eardley Escarpment, 300 metres above the Ottawa Valley floor, and rewards you with a spectacular view. The trail features 10 lookouts, and a series of interpretation panels providing information about the forest environment along the trail.
doodle.com/sign-up-sheet/participate/79e963aa-dd39-4635-9846-6d9d5afd633c/select
Date and Time: 2024-09-21 at 09:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: P7 Gatineau Park
How to find us: Meet at the information boards at the P7a parking lot.
This trail does involve climbing stairs and rocks that might be steep. If you have trouble with stairs then you may find it difficult.
Bring water and dress appropriately according to weather, and anything that may be able to help you feel comfortable. Trekking post is recommended for support, especially if the ground is muddy. The total distance for this walk is 6 km. (2 km from P7 to King Mountain and 1.5 km at King Mountain loop)
Youtube:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wj57llB-XaE
Website:
www.adventurereport.ca/the-king-mountain-trail-a-1-9k-hike-in-gatineau-park/
Photos:
www.eddiephotojournal.blogspot.com/2018/11/king-mountain-in-fall.html
Notes:
1. Free parking lot.
2. No pets for this walk.
3. Facility is available at the trail head.
4. If photos of others are taken make sure that you acquired their permissions before posting them on this page.
5. Difficulty - Level 3 (More challenging hike, with incline. Requires steady footing. Risk of falling and tripping. Hiking poles recommended.)
6. Hiking Route
Go up to Trail 30 from P7
At the split between Trail 30 and 8, go to Trail 8
At the split between Trail 8 and 37, turn left to Trail 37
Turn right on King Mountain loop
After completing the loop, turn right to Trail 37
Go along Trail 8
Turn right on Trail 30
Follow Trail 30 back to P7
7. Description
The King Mountain Trail is a 1.9 km loop trail located in the Gatineau Park. An intermediate hike with some steep stairs and rocks, the trail climbs to the top of the Eardley Escarpment, 300 metres above the Ottawa Valley floor, and rewards you with a spectacular view. The trail features 10 lookouts, and a series of interpretation panels providing information about the forest environment along the trail.