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PLEASE READ THE REQUIREMENTS AND ALL DETAILS BELOW PRIOR TO REGISTRATION

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: BY MIDNIGHT, 1 DAY BEFORE THE EVENT (Sept 19). 

Join Backcountry Women and Merrell Hiking Club for a fun hiking event you don't want to miss! In celebration of the start of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere, we'll award two participants a free pair of Merrell hiking shoes! Thank you Merrell!!

Please note - Tunnel Island trail is as technical as it is beautiful - be prepared for lots of roots, rocks, and evaluation change!

Event leaders: Ashley Moore Click for more information

Arrival Time: by 10:00 AM. We will begin the hike no later than 10:30 AM. The time arranged allows for you to have time to attend to personal needs such as organizing your gear and for the leader to share information with the group. 

Location: Tunnel Island Trails. Exact meeting location will be shared with registered participants. 

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work, and play on the ancestral lands of the Ininiw, Anishinaabe, and Dakota Nations, and the homeland of the Metis Nation.  Our organization, Backcountry Women, is based on Treaty No. 1 Territory, and we appreciate that this event takes place on Treaty No 3. Territory.

Overall Difficulty Rating: Due to the factors mentioned below, this activity is rated a 3/5. This rating is subject to change based on prevailing conditions at the time of the activity, including but not limited to weather.

Activity Category: Adventure Women
Duration/Distance: Approximately 7.5 - 9 kms, 3 hours plus stops. Duration will be flexible based on conditions and overall ability of the group.
Experience: This event is open to participants with an average level of fitness who have some hiking experience. You must have the ability to walk with the group at a moderate pace for the duration of the activity and come to the activity with appropriate footwear, gear and outerwear.
Terrain: The trail leads through dense pine forest, grasslands and rocky shorelines with mixed terrain. There are multiple rocky climbs and descents. 

Pace: Moderate, with breaks

Moderate with a break for a lunch and additional stops for water as needed. 

Please leave your dog(s) at home. 

Further details will be provided to registered participants. Participants are responsible for having a valid e-mail address, communicating with the event organizer regarding any changes in attendance, and for checking e-mail prior to an event.

Registering for this event secures you a spot and fees are non-refundable and no credits will be issued, unless under exceptional circumstances. If you are no longer able to attend, please see our Cancellation Policy.