Due to the uncertainties of weather and snow conditions, winter trip destinations are often set just a week or two before the outing. They of course are subject to change based on conditions.
Hiking time:  5 hours
Day Leader: Pete Serafini  serafinip@shaw.ca 587-577-2299
Bus Coordinator: 
Harold Kroeger Harold.kroeger@hotmail.com  306-251-1533

Bus pick up is at Montgomery Community Centre Parking Lot.  Bus departs at 8:00 am sharp.

Biffy Break – Pit toilets at Trail heads.

Drop-offs – 1.) A hikers: Dawson Equestrian use area for Cox Hill

2.) B1, B2 & C hikers: Sibbald Lake (Bus stays here)

Pickup points – Same as drop-off points.

Bus Fare is $25.

The bus will be cancelled if there are fewer than 40 registrations. Registration begins 6 pm on Thursday, Nov 7 and ends at 6 pm on Tuesday, Nov 12. Persons cancelling after 6 pm on Tuesday, Nov 12 will still be responsible for the Bus Fare.

Please contact the Day Leader to volunteer to lead a option or to request a specific option.

Bear Spray, poles, skis and snowshoes MUST be stored under the bus. There is a box for Bear Spray in one of the bins. It is important that all gear should be labelled with your name.

If you wish to join the outing, but drive yourself to the trailhead, please register with your choice of activity AND email the bus coordinator to ask them to move you to the ‘Car’ list.

Please choose an activity option before pressing ‘Register’. Click on the Location below to get more details of the hike and a link to a trail map.

Be prepared. It is your responsibility to come with food, water, and appropriate clothing and gear, with allowance for changes in the weather. 

Hiking Options:

– A Hikers – Cox Hill via Cox Hill Trail. 14 kms, 780 m EG. Time permitting, hikers could carry on further to West for views of Jumping Pound Ridge and other mountains.  Hikers would be dropped off at Dawson Equestrian use area.
– B1 Hikers – Eagle Hill. 15 kms, 500 m EG. B2 hikers may need to turn around along the way. Drop off at Sibbald Lake, where bus would remain.
– B1 and strong B2 Hikers – Deer Ridge loop, and afatp on Eagle Hill Trail. 12-14 kms, 450 m EG. Dropped off at Sibbald Lake.
– C Hikers – Ole Buck Loop. 5 kms, 200 metres elevation gain. There is an optional extension that takes one to the Sibbald Viewpoint overlooking Cox Hill and Moose Mtn., if people are up for that, bringing the distance to about 7.5 kms. Also dropped off at Sibbald Lake.

Please note that winter trips are subject to change as necessary.

Option/Location
1ACox Hill - 14km 780m
2B1Eagle Hill - 15 km, 500m
3B1/B2Deer Ridge Loop plus Eagle Hill trail, 12-14 Km, 450m
4COle Buck Loop 5km 200m
Day Leader: Pete Serafini

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Cox Hill/Eagle Hill/Ole Buck Loop – Nov 14
2024/11/14

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