In Memory of Our
First
Haliburton
Camp Committee
Chairman
Fredrick
C. Hurst
"Something
Ventured,
Something
Gained,
Has Earned a Knights Reward
To Some a Fearful Hopelessness,
To Us - A Golden Challenge."
Dedicated by TheToronto Metropolitan Rover Scouts, August 5, 1956 A.D. [From the Cairn at Hurst Lake]
Introduction
Hurst Lake is located north
and west of the Kennabi Lake Area where most Troop camping takes place.
This small but peaceful lake was named for the first Haliburton Camp Committee
Chairman,
Fredrick C. Hurst and dedicated to his memory with
a cairn and plaque on August 5, 1956.
What is the site like?
The road leads close to
the southeast shore of the lake where you'll find a 20'x40' shelter (roof
and wooden floor) situated on a rock outcrop overlooking the lake. The
red pine forest here, provides a soft pine needle bed for your tent sites.
In addition to the shelter, are a fire pit, kybo, picnic tables and a telephone
connected to the camp system. Across the footbridge to the north is another
camp area on a point which includes several patrol campsites.
Why
camp at Hurst Lake?
The Hurst Lake campsite
is an ideal area from which to operate for an experienced Troop or one
with older members looking for a change and more challenge than is offered
in the Kennabi Lake area. The surrounding area is excellent for perfecting
map and compass skills or building confidence in wilderness and survival
camping.
The Hurst Lake campsites
are also trailheads for the Gibson Trail (which leads to
High Falls and the west end of Kennabi Lake) and the Coopers Loop
Trail to Beaver, North and Mislaid lakes. It makes an excellent
base camp for Troops wishing to explore the Reserve beyond the Kennabi
Lake Area.
Can
we still take part in program activities offered at the Kennabi Lake area?
While the distance may limit
the number of activities in which you will practically be able to participate,
you are welcome to book activities, and are particularly encourage to join
in Tuesday night badge trading, the Thursday afternoon regatta and the
Friday night campwide campfire.
How
can I book Hurst Lake for next summer?
Contact the Camping Department
of Scouts Canada - Central Ontario Admin
Centre.
