[Hike Intermediate 12km] Not lost in the woods + lunch!

Yup, it's my favourite far-away-crazy-trail-names hike! Yes it's east of Peterborough. And yes it's so totally worth the drive!

We did it last week.
I didn't get lost.
I wanna do it again next week!

The terrain in Harold Town is marvelous. It's a trail that's maintained by the Peterborough mountain bikers, so there are ramps and switchbacks everywhere! There is flat terrain, hilly terrain, weird terrain, and twisty terrain. There are gorgeous views from the top, and wooded tall canopy views from within.

It's 11km.
It's a truly perfect intermediate. It's got two major climbs, two moderate climbs, descents between all four peaks, and a very flat 2km cooldown finish. At the 4km point, we're close enough to see the cars, for anyone who needs to duck out early.

If you've never been to Harold Town before, it's a visual cacophony with so many twists and turns that you often cannot see 10m ahead, and endless switchbacks beneath endless open canopy.

You'll love it!

A 5-minute drive away is the Silver Bean Cafe's second location within the lobby of the Canadian Canoe Museum. Exquisite drinks, perfect soups, and many sandwiches. Free parking is across the street.

Parking
There is a hidden parking lot, free, on the south side of Norwood rd., between Burnham and Drummond. Some mapping programs incorrectly mark it a full block west of reality.

Fall Hiking Season Information:
Hiking boots are required.

Plan-For-Winter with Crampons:
Please note that as we get into winter hiking with snow and slippery trails, we consider proper Crampons to be mandatory. The event host can ask you not to participate if you don't have proper footwear including Crampons. I will sell them from my car throughout the fall season. The flexsteps are $90.40 each, the bigger trail spikes are $101.65, the poles with cork handles are $90.40, the poles with composite handles were on sale for a mere $56.50! All those prices are include tax. All items include a cash receipt from the store, and are returnable until January 5th. So you can still change your mind!
Obviously, while supplies last in the style and size that you desire. I'll accept cash in the parking lot.

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