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November 1, 2009
Bluff Wilderness Trail
10:00 AM
The Bluff Trail Walk - Pot Lake Loop
Join the Dartmouth Volksmarch Club for an easy 10 km or a challenging 11 km guided walk at the Bluff Trail. Bring a lunch and water. Meet at the entrance to Glengarry Estates opposite St. Andrew's Church in Timberlea on Highway 3. A $1 registration fee is collected for all Dartmouth Volksmarch Club events. For more information, please contact John at 902-477-3217.

 
 

November 7, 2009
Waverley Salmon River Long Lake Wilderness Area
10:00 AM
Crowbar Lake Wilderness Trail Guided Hike
Join the Chebucto Hiking Club for a 10 km guided hike (rating 4C), over challenging terrain. Sturdy footwear, a lunch, and lots of water are recommended. Hike will take approximately 3-5 hours. Meet at Hwy 107, exit 19, turn left on Hwy 7, right on Myra Road (approx. 9 kms) to the Crowbar Lake Trail parking lot. For more information, please contact Serge or Ferne at 902-865-0307 or visit our website at www.chc.chebucto.org.

 
 

November 11, 2009
Duncans Cove Nature Reserve
10:00 AM
Duncan's Cove Nature Reserve Guided Walk
Join the Dartmouth Volksmarch Club for a challenging 10 km walk. Meet at Duncan's Cove Nature Reserve parking lot off Highway 349. A $1 registration fee is collected for all Dartmouth Volksmarch Club events. For more information, please contact Lionel at 902-466-4421.

 
 

November 14, 2009
Blomidon Provincial Park
10:30 AM
Blomidon Provincial Park Guided Walk
Join the Valley Trekkers Volkssport Club on a 10 km walk rated 3B - some significant hill climbing and a significant part of the walk takes place on well groomed trails with very little difficult terrain; a 13 km walk rated 4C - a good deal of significant hill climbing, and a significant part of the walk takes place on somewhat difficult terrain (rocky-rooted paths). Dress for the weather and bring hiking boots, water and a lunch. Suggest you wear hunter orange. For more information, please contact Bert at 902-765-4510 or Rick at 902-847-1772.

 
 

November 21, 2009
Long Lake Provincial Park
10:00 AM
Spruce Hill Lake Trail Guided Hike
Join the Chebucto Hiking Club for an 11 km (rating 2C) guided hike. Bring a lunch and lots of water. Hike will take approximately 3-4 hours. Meet at the Old Water Commission Road, Harrietsfield (1.2 kms past Irving on Old Sambro Road, Hwy 306, on your right). For more information, please contact Bob at 902-477-0554 or visit our website at www.chc.chebucto.org.

 
 

November 22, 2009
Cole Harbour Lawrencetown Beach Coastal Heritage Park
10:00 AM
Lawrencetown Beach Guided Walk
Join the Dartmouth Volksmarch Club for a moderate 5 km or 11 km guided walk. Meet at the Lawrencetown Beach information centre on Highway 207. A $1 registration fee is collected for all Dartmouth Volksmarch Club events. For more information, please contact Pierre at 902-443-1271 or Lionel at 902-466-4421.