The Grotto Three Day Backpacking Trip
Trip Information
The Grotto is a scenic cave containing a pool of blue water, located on the Georgian Bay in Bruce Peninsula National Park. This trip will be a long hike into the Park with a day to relax and enjoy the Grotto, and then a long haul to the North Cairn of the Bruce Trail! Only 6 spots available!
We will only carry day packs, leaving all overnight camp items stored in a vehicle at the park.
We will be spending two nights at a paid camp site and have amenities such as washrooms, showers, picnic tables, potable water, and a fire ring with a maximum of 5 people per tent site.
Itinerary
Friday, August 28, 2020 (20.5kms)
6:00am - Meet for Breakfast in Wiarton.
(Tim Hortons, 2501 Main St, Wiarton, Ontario V3T 3E5)
7:00am - Drive to Bruce Penninsula NP.
8:00am - Drive to parking area in Tobermory
8:30am - Take Taxi Service to Start point
9:00am - Begin hike
12:30pm - Stop for lunch and rest on trail.
1:00pm - Continue hiking.
5:00pm - Reach camp area, set up camp, prepare for dinner.
6:30pm - Set up camp for night (Dishes, clothes line, ect.)
11:00pm - Lights out
Saturday, August 29, 2020 (0.0kms)
7:30am - Wake up, begin breakfast on Bar-B-Q
7:30am - Clean camp, dishes, ect.
8:00am - Free Time to explore the Grotto and the Park.
12:30pm - Bar-B-Q Lunch
1:30pm - Free Time
6:00pm - Begin Bar-B-Q dinner
7:30pm - Set up Camp for night (Dishes, clothes line, ect.)
8:30pm - Pack non-essentials back in car
10:00pm - Lights out
Sunday, August 30, 2020 (20.7kms)
7:00am - Wake up, oatmeal breakfast
8:00am - Clean camp, dishes, pack camp, pack car.
9:30am - Begin days hike.
1:30pm - Stop for lunch and rest on trail.
1:30pm - Continue hiking.
5:00pm - Reach finish area pack vehichles
5:45pm - Restaraunt dinner and depart for home.
Required Equipment
(Personal)
Clothing (Wearing)
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Non-cotton underwear.
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Merino wool hiking socks
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Convertible Hiking Pants/Hiking Pants
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Non-cotton t-shirt
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Hat
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3/4 hiking boots
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Watch
Clothing (Packed at Park)
Place these items in a separate duffle to be left in a vehicle at the park.
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Non-cotton underwear
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Merino wool socks
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Shorts (If wearing non-convertible pants)
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Short Sleeve Hiking Shirt
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Long Sleeve Hiking Shirt
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Camp shoes (Runners, Sandles, Water Shoes)
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Swim Wear / Bathing Suit
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Rain Jacket / Rain Pants
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Light sleep clothes
Gear on the Trail
(We will be using day packs, only carrying what we need for the day)
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Approx. 32L backpack
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Pack Fly
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Rain Gear
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Lunch and two snacks
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Headlamp / extra batteries
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2x 1L water bottle
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Sunscreen / Bugspray / Lip Balm
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Personal Medications
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Multi-tool / knife
Extras (Optional)
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Phone / MP3 Player
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Earphones
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Hiking Poles
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Camera
Hygene (Left in Vehicle at Park)
Place these items in a separate duffle to be left at park.
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Toothpaste
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Toothbrush
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Pack Towel
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Pack Washcloth
Gear (Left in Vehicle at Park)
Place these items in a separate duffle to be left at park.
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Sleeping Pad
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Sleeping Bag
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Pillow (optional)
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Food Dish / Bowl
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Cup
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Spork
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Lunch and 2 snacks for day 3
Personal
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Zip or Velcro Walet
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Identification
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Health Card
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Bank Card / Credit Card
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Cash
Required Equipment
(Group)
Shelter (Left in vehicle at park)
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Tent(s) (Shared tents are preffered as camp site space is limited)
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Guide Tarp (supplied)
Cooking / Kitchen (supplied)
(Left in Vehicle at Park)
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Lighter / Matches
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Cook Stove / Pot Set
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Kitchen Utensil Kit
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Water Filtration System
Navigation ( supplied)
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GPS Unit
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Topo Maps
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Compass
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Notebook / Pencil
First Aid / Emergency (supplied)
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First Aid Kit
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Repair Kit (Tent Patch, Pole Repair, ect.)
Food
DAY ONE
Breakfast: Restaurant
1st Snack: BYO
Lunch: BYO
2nd Snack: BYO
Dinner: Supplied Freeze Dried Meal
DAY TWO
Breakfast: Supplied B-B-Q Breakfast
1st Snack: BYO
Lunch: Supplied B-B-Q Lunch
2nd Snack: BYO
Dinner: Supplied B-B-Q Dinner
DAY THREE
Breakfast: Supplied Oatmeal Breakfast
1st Snack: BYO
Lunch: BYO
2nd Snack: BYO
Dinner: Restaurant
(BYO = Bring Your Own)