Backpacking West Side of QEW, Victoria Bridge to Loon Lake
Details
The Ganaraska Trail in Queen Elizabeth Wildlands QEW offers some of the most rugged and ‘primitive’ trail hiking experiences around. As such expect a challenges navigating as rough terrain. The distance will be 15km per day over rough terrain but I have never explored this section. As such participants should be prepared for some challenges as the trail may not be well marked. The pace will be moderate and due to the challenging navigation the group is expected to stick together.
This will be a backpacking trip open to those who are comfortable carrying a loaded pack over uneven terrain. If you are unsure if this trip is suitable for you please contact your organizer. Participants are encouraged to pack light.
• *Due to the dry summer participants should not plan to cook over a fire as there may be a fire ban in effect
• a complete lack of campsite facilities (no privies), established tenting areas, etc.
• fairly strenuous long hiking days
• some areas of flooded trail
• possible of bugs feasting but hopefully we are late enough that this isn't a problem
Area Map
http://www.explorethebackcountry.com/qewmap
Itinerary
The trailhead is at Victoria Bridge
We will meet the trailhead Saturday at 10:00 and start hiking at 10:15 AM and hike until 4:30-5PM
We will head east on the Ganaraska Trail toward Loon Lake
On Sunday we will return the way we came.
Total distance will be approximately 30 km give or take and the trail could be quite rough and challenging
Money
QEW does not has any fees. You should expect to split the cost of gas with your driver and fellow passengers.
Logistics
It is encouraged that people carpool and share gear. Please use the comments section on this trip to coordinate those details, use private messages for specific addresses and phone numbers.
Also please fill out the spread sheet at the following link. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sx5ptK2x6NwVL7pawz10M1HqaAivgO9O_-eoSE0ORV0