The Kabeyun Trail Malcolm Scantlebury
Sleeping Giant Provincial Park 244 square kilometres Located on the southern tip of the Sibley Peninsula, east of Thunder Bay Fantastic scenery from boreal forest to Lake Superior
Sleeping Bear Provincial Park Cont’d Trails available for nature seekers and hikers alike Interesting Facts When looked at from a distance resembles the figure of a sleeping man One of the only places in Ontario that has native Devils Club growing
The ‘Giant’ and Devil’s Club
The Kabeyun Trail 40km along west coast of peninsula Great views of Lake Superior the whole way Washrooms, potable water and campsites are available throughout the trail Begins at Thunder Bay Lookout, Finishes at Highway 587
The Trip 2 days 1 night 1 companion Naismith’s Rule of Walking –64km = 24.8 miles = 2mph pace Begins: 12pm Nov 3 rd 2012 Finishes: 2pm Nov 4 th 2012
Preparation: Equipment Tent (weather dependent) Sleeping bag (weather dependent) Sleeping pad Biodegradable soap Travel toothbrush w/ toothpaste Medium sized towel Sunscreen (if required) Bug spray Map of park & trail Compass Headlamp Candles Fire-starting supplies (flint, matches etc) Medium sized first aid kit (with scissors if not included) Sharp, sturdy knife Metal utensils Toilet paper Napkins Water jug Hatchet Swiss-army knife 2 Compact 3 piece camp cooking set (pan, pot and cup)
Clothing Shorts/ Pants 2 T-Shirts / long sleeves Raingear / Poncho Survival blanket 2 pair socks, 2 pair underwear Sweater / Warm jacket Rain resistant lower wear Hat Light gloves
Food 5 packs of instant oatmeal 6 apples 4 carrots 8 cans of tuna 4 energy bars 1 bag of unsalted crackers 1 loaf of sliced bread
Citations Handed in separately