| Activity |
Hiking with swiming |
| Destination |
Newton Lake and beyond |
| Date |
18 July 2018, Wednesday |
| Trip Coordinator |
Darcy Mitchell |
| Contact Info |
mitchelldarcy51@gmail.co |
| Description |
Hike into Newton Lake, down to the portage between Small Inlet and Waiatt Bay and back to the Newton Lake parking lot. Distance about 15 kilometres – will take approximately 6-7 hours (including lunch and short swim stops at Newton Lake) |
| Meeting Place |
Newton Lake parking lot. Drive to the end of Granite Bay Road, cross the small bridge and turn right. There is a sign. Or arrange carpools |
| Departure Time |
We will meet at the HB store parking lot at 8:00, to be at the Newton Lake trailhead at 8:30 (Not 10:00) |
Difficulty
|
Moderate, with a steepish grade between the portage trail and Newton Lake. Fairly long day. |
| Costs |
none |
| Trip limits |
none |
| Dogs? |
no |
| Notes: |
Bring plenty of water, lunch and snacks, and swimming stuff if you want to take a dip in the rather cold but very clear lake. |
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