(Singhampton) Devil's Glen & Mad River Bruce Trail Hike [10km] + Ski Hill Climb

Let's hike the Bruce Trail: Devil's Glen Provincial Park & MAD River hike

Here is what to expect for this day hike adventure:
-10km hike suitable for strong beginners and intermediate-level hikers
- 274m elevation gain (some up and down, some inclines, ski hill climb)
- forested paths with some technical hiking over tree roots and rocks
- steep sections - get ready for a leg and butt workout and some cardio!
- 20 min lunch break (bring your own lunch)
- hiking along the Bruce Trail: Blue Mountains section and Devil's Glen Access trail to the MAD River
- hike will finish around 4:30pm

Hike includes:
* free parking
* yoga full-body beginner-friendly stretches to warm up before we start the hike and again at the end of the hike
* relaxed pace (we are NOT a fast hiking group). We wait for everyone and slow down when needed/stop and take breaks as needed.
* mindful meditation includes forest bathing (still, quiet time in the forest). We will find a spot in the forest to practise for a minimum of 10 minutes of silent meditation.
* lunch break at the half-way point (bring your own lunch).

What you need to bring:
- wear hiking shoes/hiking boots/waterproof shoes (check the weather before you leave)
- pack at least 8 cups of water or hot beverage (4 × 500ml bottles = 8 cups of water
- lunch or snacks and a backpack to carry them in
- optional: hiking poles\

• MANDATORY: icers/crampons (necessary for winter hiking)

**Be prepared for all conditions on trail including mud, ice and snow **.

MEETING SPOT: Free parking
Location is shared in our whatsapp group.

MEETING TIME:
We start at 11:00am. I will guide everyone through a warmup and then we will start the hike.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED - 10 SPOTS
This meetup will be capped at 10 spots. To join, please reserve a spot by sending the meetup fee $20 before 8:00pm Friday. Please e-transfer to Event.Booking@hotmail.com and I will add you to the list! Include your NAME + "MAD River Hike" in the message.

Meetup fees help support in the extensive work involved in planning, organizing, and coordinating events for this group. * Hikes are organized by a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor with 20 years of group fitness experience.

I provide a whatsapp group for important announcements and updates. Link will be provided in the event. Members take photos of the event and share them in the chat after.

Carpool requests: please post in the main event page for a carpool.

Cancelation policy:
Meetup fees are final (no refunds once a spot has been booked and confirmed). If the organizer has to reschedule an event for any reason, credit will be applied to the rescheduled hike or kept on file for future use).

This is the number one group for regular scheduled and organized hikes in Ontario, offering safe, inclusive and enjoyable hikes suitable for all fitness levels.

See you on the trails!
Christine Salib, M.Ed., B.Ed., B.A.(Hons).
Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor, PTS, FIS, NWS, MBS
Hike Leader