Earth Science in the Horseshoe Valley

Earth Science in the Horseshoe Valley

Saturday November 8, 2025

(Storm date: Saturday November 15, 2025)

9 AM – 3 PM

An all day (~0900 – 1500) tour through the Horseshoe Valley looking at various aspects of geology and geography with Trip Leaders Tom Koleszar and Barbara Sherriff. There will be 5 stops throughout the day to explore different aspects of the area such as glacial geography, regional geology, and dyke formation and mineralization in quartz veins. Bring lunch and clothes appropriate to the weather – though we will not go if it is too wet or windy (see storm date). Lunch will be at the Little Horseshoe Lake Rec Site (picnic tables, outhouse, and we will have a fire in the fire pit).

Though the trip is free (except please provide your driver some gas money), it is necessary to sign up. We will need to carpool for this trip, with vehicles suitable for rough logging roads (no city cars!).  Please indicate if you are willing to be a carpool driver and provide your contact information (phone and/or email). Carpooling details will be provided closer to the trip date. There will be some walking (<1km) on logging roads.