The village of Haliburton is great destination for outdoor recreation and exploration. This adventure involves paddling by canoe or kayak across Head Lake to Glebe Park to hike the trails, visit the Haliburton Sculpture Forest and paddle back.  Bring your own canoe or kayak or rent one from Algonquin Outfitters at Head Lake Park. Suitable for adults, teens, and children 8+.

HIKE #:                 4

DATE:                    Thursday, September 20

START TIME:      1:00 PM

DURATION:        4 hrs, 5 km

LOCATION:         Rotary Beach, Head Lake Park near tennis courts, Haliburton

RATING:               Moderate

MAXIMUM #       20

AMENITIES:        Parking, washrooms, shelter

LEADER:               Randy Pielsticker

LEADER BIO:      Randy is the Regional Manager for Algonquin Outfitters and is also an experienced guide.  Randy was the volunteer mechanic, a cyclist and Tour Director for Tour d’Afrique, a 12,000 km cycling  tour from Cairo to Cape Town.

DIRECTIONS:      In Haliburton take Maple Ave. (Hwy 118) north to Park St. Turn left on Park St. and follow to parking lot at the end of street. From Minden head North on Hwy 35. Turn right on Cty. Rd.  21 towards Haliburton. Continue approximately 24 km to the village of Haliburton to Maple Ave (second set of lights). Follow Maple to Park and follow directions as described above.  GPS coordinates: N 45.0488, W 78.5123