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*** Outing Full *** Field Trip – Terrace Bay Nature Reserve

July 16, 2023 @ 10:00 AM 4:00 PM

Note: This outing is now full.

Join us (Monika Holenstein, Bryan Loop and Dr. Rob Foster) for a hike through the TBFN Terrace Bay Nature Reserve! One of TBFN’s largest reserves, the Terrace Bay reserve protects over 1,200 acres of pristine Lake Superior shoreline. The Casque Isles Trail crosses the property. We will be hiking the 6-kilometre Lyda Bay section that includes raised cobble beaches, Pukaskwa Pits, spectacular look outs and beautiful rocky coves along Lake Superior. Leaving from the Hydro Bay Road and finishing at the Terrace Bay Beach, this hike covers some challenging sections of large cobble beaches and tricky rocky sections, as well as a ladder to get up one cliff area. We plan to hike from 10 am until 4 pm, with lots of stops to enjoy the views and look for the plants and animals that call this unique area home.

We will meet at Terrace Bay Beach at 10:00 am sharp and shuttle a few cars with the hikers to the start at Hydro Bay Road. Please bring a lunch, water, and snacks for the day. Lake Superior coast can experience weather extremes, please dress in layers, bring full rain gear and wear sturdy hiking boots. You may wish to consider hiking poles. We plan to go rain or shine.

Although you could do it as a long day trip, we suggest you make a weekend of exploring this beautiful area! Plan to camp Friday and/or Saturday night at Rainbow Falls Provincial Park (either at Rainbow Falls or Rossport campgrounds) or for those wishing a little more comfort, we suggest the Drifters Hotel in Terrace Bay (https://www.driftersofterracebay.ca/motel). We recommend reserving campsites or booking rooms as soon as possible, as the summer weekends may get busy. We will make a group reservation at the Drifters restaurant for dinner Saturday night to discuss the highs and lows of the hike. There are lots of other beautiful areas and trails to explore on Sunday prior to heading back to Thunder Bay.

The Casque Isles Trail is rated as one of the top 10 best hikes in Ontario! The trail weaves 53 km (33 miles) along the north shore of Lake Superior, highlighting some of the most sunning vistas of Lake Superior, and linking the communities of Terrace Bay, Schreiber and Rossport together. More information on the trail, as well as a trail map can be found here: https://www.voyageurtrail.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Casque-Isles-Brochure-2018.pdf.

Contact Monika Holenstein (cell phone at (807) 629-3231 or email holensmo@yahoo.com for more information.

If you plan to join us on this hike, please confirm by July 9, 2023.

(807) 629-3231

Beach Rd, Terrace Bay
Terrace Bay, ON P0T 2W0 Canada
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