Post by Eddie on Jul 1, 2024 19:46:16 GMT -5
Meeting Place: 2023-04-29 at 09:00 am - 10:30 am
Location: Mer Bleue P22
How to find us: Meet at the information board at the parking lot (see photo)
Update (Apr 28):
Here is a pamphlet of the Mer Bleue bog area.
ncc-website-2.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/MerBleue_Brochure.pdf?mtime=20190612090003
Update (Apr 27): After looking at the weather I think moving up the walk by 1 hour is the least disruptive. So the walk will be held at 9 am instead of 10 am - still on Sat Apr 29.
Update (Apr 26): As of Wednesday it is forecasting rain on Sat morning and afternoon, cloudy Sun morning and sunny Sun afternoon. Since the forecasts have been shifty the past couple of weeks, I will give it until Thursday (tomorrow) afternoon to make the official change on meetup to Sunday morning (same time). So stay tuned.
Distance and Terrain: ~1.5 km loop on flat trail
(!) New rule in effect. I will be checking registrants name and profile photo to ensure they can be traced. A proper profile includes a recognizable first name and a clearly identifiable photo (without the need of magnification).
This trail is very beginner friendly (in fact many of you will think it's too easy), and a good part of this trail is broadwalk. It will be a good warm up for the hikes to come.
Let me just address the mask and vaccination issue right off the bat. As mask wearing has become optional even at indoors, I will not enforce the policy of having to bring a mask and social distancing. I will also not require vaccination to be a pre-requisite. Having said that, I will ask the group to honor each individual's choice to wear a mask and/or maintain social distancing during this walk.
Please note that 10 AM is the START time and not the ARRIVAL time. Please arrive a few minutes early. If you are a few minutes late please leave a comment early. The cell phone reception is well at the site so I will be checking my phone.
We will begin with an introduction and welcome exercise, and then we will relax and enjoy our time in nature.
Note:
1. Free parking.
2. No pets for this walk.
3. Facility is available at the trail head.
4. I will ask members not wish to be included in photos to identify themselves at the beginning of the hike. Please be mindful of their wish as pictures are taken.
5. Trip Report:
bit.ly/2ORqpQf
6. Difficulty - This hike is at Level 0.
0 - Jack Pine, Canal, Brockville tunnel, Old Quarry Trail, Upper Canada Village, Pine Grove Forest, Mer Bleue Bog Trail, Mer Bleue (Anderson Rd.) Le Chateau Montebello, Larose Forest, Shirley's Bay P10, Pinhey Forest, Beaver and Chipmunk Trail, Cedar Grove Forest, Baxter CA, Petrie Island,
1 - Morris Island CA (0/1), South March Highlands
2 - Waterfall, Lauriault & Mackenzie King, Carbide Willson Ruins, Champlain Trail
3 - Pink Lake, Kingsmere-King Mountain loop
4 - Rock Dunder, Manitou Mountain trail
7. Walking Route
Around the loop trail counter-clockwise, returning to P22.
8. Directions to P22:
IKEA to Greenbelt P22: goo.gl/maps/ti5VQxGvaBD2
9. Description
The Mer Bleue trail (Trail 53) is a 1.5 km loop trail that can be extended to 8.5 km walk. If you haven’t been, trust me – go! The whole trail can be done in under an hour (1.5 km) or two (8.5 km) – if you don’t stop to take photos along the way, which you probably will. The place is beautiful. The trail is mostly one large boardwalk through a bog, which is a mix of cattail marshes and what closely resembles a bog typical of the Northern Boreal region. At the end of the boardwalk is a section of forest, followed by an even smaller section of field. A recommendation: plan your visit to align with the sunset. I assure you, there is nothing more beautiful.
Location: Mer Bleue P22
How to find us: Meet at the information board at the parking lot (see photo)
Update (Apr 28):
Here is a pamphlet of the Mer Bleue bog area.
ncc-website-2.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/MerBleue_Brochure.pdf?mtime=20190612090003
Update (Apr 27): After looking at the weather I think moving up the walk by 1 hour is the least disruptive. So the walk will be held at 9 am instead of 10 am - still on Sat Apr 29.
Update (Apr 26): As of Wednesday it is forecasting rain on Sat morning and afternoon, cloudy Sun morning and sunny Sun afternoon. Since the forecasts have been shifty the past couple of weeks, I will give it until Thursday (tomorrow) afternoon to make the official change on meetup to Sunday morning (same time). So stay tuned.
Distance and Terrain: ~1.5 km loop on flat trail
(!) New rule in effect. I will be checking registrants name and profile photo to ensure they can be traced. A proper profile includes a recognizable first name and a clearly identifiable photo (without the need of magnification).
This trail is very beginner friendly (in fact many of you will think it's too easy), and a good part of this trail is broadwalk. It will be a good warm up for the hikes to come.
Let me just address the mask and vaccination issue right off the bat. As mask wearing has become optional even at indoors, I will not enforce the policy of having to bring a mask and social distancing. I will also not require vaccination to be a pre-requisite. Having said that, I will ask the group to honor each individual's choice to wear a mask and/or maintain social distancing during this walk.
Please note that 10 AM is the START time and not the ARRIVAL time. Please arrive a few minutes early. If you are a few minutes late please leave a comment early. The cell phone reception is well at the site so I will be checking my phone.
We will begin with an introduction and welcome exercise, and then we will relax and enjoy our time in nature.
Note:
1. Free parking.
2. No pets for this walk.
3. Facility is available at the trail head.
4. I will ask members not wish to be included in photos to identify themselves at the beginning of the hike. Please be mindful of their wish as pictures are taken.
5. Trip Report:
bit.ly/2ORqpQf
6. Difficulty - This hike is at Level 0.
0 - Jack Pine, Canal, Brockville tunnel, Old Quarry Trail, Upper Canada Village, Pine Grove Forest, Mer Bleue Bog Trail, Mer Bleue (Anderson Rd.) Le Chateau Montebello, Larose Forest, Shirley's Bay P10, Pinhey Forest, Beaver and Chipmunk Trail, Cedar Grove Forest, Baxter CA, Petrie Island,
1 - Morris Island CA (0/1), South March Highlands
2 - Waterfall, Lauriault & Mackenzie King, Carbide Willson Ruins, Champlain Trail
3 - Pink Lake, Kingsmere-King Mountain loop
4 - Rock Dunder, Manitou Mountain trail
7. Walking Route
Around the loop trail counter-clockwise, returning to P22.
8. Directions to P22:
IKEA to Greenbelt P22: goo.gl/maps/ti5VQxGvaBD2
9. Description
The Mer Bleue trail (Trail 53) is a 1.5 km loop trail that can be extended to 8.5 km walk. If you haven’t been, trust me – go! The whole trail can be done in under an hour (1.5 km) or two (8.5 km) – if you don’t stop to take photos along the way, which you probably will. The place is beautiful. The trail is mostly one large boardwalk through a bog, which is a mix of cattail marshes and what closely resembles a bog typical of the Northern Boreal region. At the end of the boardwalk is a section of forest, followed by an even smaller section of field. A recommendation: plan your visit to align with the sunset. I assure you, there is nothing more beautiful.