Sudbury Camino 2020 Rules and Frequently Asked Questions

Trail Safety and covid-19

Rainbow Routes Association values the safety of our community and wants to ensure that all trail users are diligent in following safety guidelines put in place by Public Health to keep us all safe. All trail users have a responsibility to be considerate and respectful especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. The following tips are provided to help ensure that all users have an enjoyable and safe experience:

Practice physical distancing as much as possible.
Be respectful of people’s space — Maintain physical distancing by staying two metres (six feet) apart from anyone who is not a member of your 10 person social circle or bubble. This includes avoiding group rides or hikes, and avoiding congregating at trail junction points.
If you are unable to stay more than 2 metres apart, please where a cloth mask.
Keep to the right and walk single file - When on the trail, allow other users enough space to maintain two metres of physical distance. Keep to the right and walk single file if passing others
Be aware of others -Travel at a safe speed and anticipate others around corners and blind spots. Let others know you are coming by giving a friendly greeting or ringing a bell. Both are considerate, work well, and don’t startle others.
Wash your hands and bring hand sanitizer.
If you are sick, stay home.
Monitor yourself for symptoms of COVID-19 and consider doing a self-assessment.
Testing is available, by appointment, for anyone with a symptom or people who are asymptomatic and who are concerned that they have been exposed to COVID-19.
Follow public health advice.
When in doubt, be respectful, courteous, and kind – we are all in this together.

How do I participate in the Sudbury Camino 2020?

To take part in the Sudbury Camino 2020 participants must complete the online registration form.
Due to the current restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, this event is self-guided and participants are hiking trails at their own risk. RRA will not provide the following support: guided hike leaders, first aid and medical support, rest stops, designated parking locations, water buggy, printed Sudbury Camino Passports or shuttle busses.
The Sudbury Camino 2020 will take place between August 1st, 2020 and August 31st, 2020.
Participants can register and participate at any point until August 31st, 2020.
There is no age restriction to participate in this event and children must be accompanied by an adult.
The Sudbury Camino 2020 is a free event for all participants.
Participants can either choose to hike the traditional Sudbury Camino routes or they can participate by committing to meet a personalized trail goal.
Personalized trail goals will provide participants with the option to hike a set number of local trails of their own choice.

How do I submit my personalized trail goal activities?

For a trail activity to be considered valid, participants must share a trail selfie or picture in a location that allows us to identify the trail (picture with trailhead or identifiable trail features) and include the name of the trail in your photo description on either Instagram or Twitter.
Participants must use the hashtag #sudburycamino and tag Rainbow Routes Association on chosen social media platform as follows:

Instagram: @Rainbow_Routes

Twitter: @Rainbow_Routes

Alternatively, participants who do not use these social media platforms can email their trail photos to ashley.campeau@rainbowroutes.com. Don’t forget to include the trail name!

Sample social media post: Today I got a little closer to reaching my goals by hiking the New Sudbury Historical trail! #sudburycamino @Rainbow_Routes - Include either a selfie of yourself on the trail or photos highlighting the trail you are on.

Sample Email: Hello! Today I hiked the Nolin Creek trail as part of my Sudbury Camino trail goal. - Include either a selfie of yourself on the trail or photos highlighting the trail you are on.

How do I submit my trail activities when completing the traditional Sudbury Camino route?

For a trail activity to be considered valid, participants must share a trail selfie or picture on either Instagram or Twitter highlighting the following milestone locations: Kinsmen Sports Complex (Hillfield Trail - Lively), Southview Greenhouse, the Downtown Market, Living with Lakes, Bioski Cottage, and Moonlight Beach.
Participants must use the hashtag #sudburycamino and tag Rainbow Routes Association on chosen social media platform as follows:

Instagram: @Rainbow_Routes

Twitter: @Rainbow_Routes

Alternatively, participants who do not use these social media platforms can email their trail photos to ashley.campeau@rainbowroutes.com. Don’t forget to include the trail name!

Sample social media post: Today I hiked 15km of the Sudbury Camino route! #sudburycamino @Rainbow_Routes - Include the photos of the milestone locations.

Sample Email: Hello! Today I hiked 15km of the Sudbury Camino route. - Include the photos of the milestone locations.

Which trails can I choose to hike when setting personalized trail goals?

While we do encourage you to explore the beautiful Rainbow Routes Trail network throughout this challenge (which can be accessed here) please note that all local trails you choose to hike will be considered eligible.

what should I expect when completing the traditional sudbury camino route?

Section 1: moderate | Start at Kinsmen Sports Complex (Hillfield Trail - Lively) | 30km

Complete the full 30 km on-foot journey, and embrace the dynamic scenery as you travel along several official RRA trails and a series of urban routes. Walking the full Sudbury Camino is not difficult – most (but not all) of the stages are fairly flat and on good paths. The main difficulty is that few of us have walked continuously for more than 5 hours. Get ready to test your endurance, expand your senses, and be prepared to learn more about your feet than you ever thought possible!

Section 2: easy | Start at Robinson Playground | 21km

Complete the 21 km challenge from Robinson Park to Moonlight Beach, and embrace the experience of navigating 5 official RRA Trails, and a series of unique urban routes. On this route, you will be walking from the city's South End to Moonlight Beach!

Section 3: easy | Start at the Downtown Farmer’s Market | 14km

Complete the 14 km challenge by kicking off your adventure at the downtown Farmer's Market. You will continue your on foot journey towards Moonlight Beach enjoying the views found along four of the official RRA trails, including the scenic Bell Park Pathway and the Lake Laurentian Conservation area.

Section 4: easy | Start at Bioski | 4km

Get the family outdoors and exploring this summer! Kids naturally want to explore their surroundings, and you can encourage this by signing up for the 4 km family challenge along the beautiful Lake Laurentian to Moonlight Beach trail.

Warning: for best results, let the kids take lead and set the pace to experience the outdoors in a way that you've likely forgotten. Be prepared for a wild expedition in search of insects, flowers, and wildlife, and cool off with a swim at the finish line.

What should I bring on my long distance hike?

If you are completing a long distance Camino journey, we recommend you bring the following items:

2 refillable water bottles
Food for the day
Protection from sun and bugs
Adequate footwear (closed toed, water resistant if possible)
Appropriate clothing (hat, layers, long pants)
First aid kit
Medication (as required)

What are my options for commuting to my hiking start point?

Public Transportation: Many of our local trailheads are accessible by public transportation. Plan your walking route and review the City of Greater Sudbury transit schedule and routes here.

Driving your vehicle and parking: Many of our local trailheads are located in areas where public parking is available. However, if public parking is not available please do not park in residential or business lots without permission. The Rainbow Routes trail network highlights details related to accessible parking on each trail page.

Trail Etiquette

All members welcome - Pets should be kept on a leash. Please pick up after your pet and place in waste receptacles.
Be prepared for wildlife - Be ready for potential encounters with wildlife, including bears. As you move through the trails, give animals warning and enough room to adjust to your presence by talking or making noise.
What comes with you goes out - To protect the trails, stay on the trail and please don’t litter. Put garbage in bins.