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Fall (August – December 2016)
President’s Report by Bob Bowles
Canada will be celebrating its 150th birthday in 2017 determine what repairs were needed. My first job was and Ottawa, our national capital, is planning several to remove all the low and bushy staghorn sumac celebrations. The Ganaraska Hiking Trail needs to shrubs growing around and over the cairn. On April start looking ahead as well since in April 2018, we will 18, 2016 I removed all the shrubs and low vegetation be celebrating our 50th anniversary. Maybe, not as and dug out the network of sumac roots that were spectacular as 150 years but 50 years of operation for growing near the stone. This was a bigger job than I the hiking trail is something to celebrate. anticipated and took most of the day to clear the area. My next visit was May 6, 2016 and along with Neill The original idea of a hiking trail across southern Lanz, a new member of the Mad River Club we Ontario came from a meeting back in March 1967 and removed the earth around the base of the cairn and the trail officially opened April 21, 1968. The southern laid black fabric cloth around the area in order to end of the trail started in Port Hope and ran north prevent the shrubs and other vegetation from growing along the Ganaraska River. The route was explored back in. Next we constructed a wall of used paving by several stakeholders such as the Ganaraska stones donated to us by Hamilton Bros. Building Region Conservation Authority and the Federation of Supplies in Glen Huron. We also visited several Ontario Naturalists. There was talk of a trail through locations that supplied gravel and stones in an effort to Simcoe County connecting with the Bruce Trail at get enough attractive river stone to cover the fabric Glen Huron but during the late 1970s and early 1980s cloth around the base to the top of the wall platform. even with efforts by several members, the two ends of We finally obtained the stone that we needed in the trails remained unconnected. There was even a Collingwood at a reduced price. We moved the stones resolution presented at the Annual General Meeting in and rocks to the top of the escarpment in the back of 1983 to disband the Ganaraska Hiking Trail Club and my Enclave but due to the weight of the material, we give any assets to the Bruce Trail Association. The had to make several trips. motion was defeated and an effort was made to connect the two ends of the trails through the Our next job was to remove the growth of lichens that Wilderness section. were covering the lettering. We used a wire brush and chemical remover. The lettering had to be redone with The cairn in Port Hope was erected in 1993 and black paint and at first, I considered doing this myself. signified the start of the trail. The Ganaraska Hiking Trail Association was incorporated in 1994. I obtained a price from my friend Steve, the owner of Unfortunately I was unable to find any details about Sanderson Signatures in Orillia which seemed quite the Glen Huron Cairn. There’s no date on the stone expensive. I was then told that the rock is very porous but I was able to learn that the final link between the and the paint tends to wick out the engraved letters two ends of the trail was made in 1992 at McKinney’s across the surface of the rock. Once it does that, it can Hill near Glen Huron. In 2015, the cairn at Port Hope be very difficult to clean and remove. I decided to let was repaired and a new plaque replaced the faded the professionals repaint the lettering after removing lettering. There were discussions at that time the rest of the lichen growth. After some discussion concerning the cairn at the other end of the trail at with Steve, he agreed to cut his original price in half Devil’s Glen near Glen Huron. Some thought the cairn since we were a small not-for-profit group and we had could be repaired while others were embarrassed with a long friendship. I signed the work order and by the the condition of the cairn hidden under deep shrub time you read this article, I expect the lettering to be growth and covered with lichens making it very difficult looking bright and clear and very easy to read. We to read the writing. now have cairns in good repair at both ends of the trail that we can be proud of as we plan for our 50 year I decided, as president of the Ganaraska Hiking Trail, anniversary celebration events in 2018. to make it my duty to fix up the cairn and have it in condition that would make every member proud to view it. The first step was to visit the site last fall and 1
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Ganaraska Trail Directors - 2016
President: Robert L. Bowles Past President: Mike Pidwerbecki The Ganaraska News (705) 325-3149 (289) 675-0060 Is published three times a year for the members of the 374 Grenville Avenue 26 Sawmill Court Ganaraska Trail Association Inc. and the generous Orillia, ON L3V 4P7 Bowmanville, ON L1C 5C2 landowners who permit the trail on their land. [email protected] [email protected] Vice President: David Royston Treasurer: Chris Rowe Please send your news, stories, poems and pictures to
(705) 645-2573 (705) 325-5285 the Newsletter Editor, Rita Zeran, 110 Trefusis 240 Maple St., 222 Westmount Dr. S. Street, Port Hope, ON L1A 4J3 via mail, email Bracebridge, ON P1L 1K3 Orillia, ON L3V 6E4 ([email protected]), diskettes or photos via regular [email protected] mail. Preferably text files should be stored in Recording Secretary: Bill Zeran (905) 885-2874 “text/doc” format, and electronic images have a 110 Trefusis St., Port Hope, ON L1A 4J3 minimum of 300 ppi resolution. [email protected] Membership Director: Lois Kowal (705) 429-7692 Web Addresses: 38 Clover Cres., Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z 0G4 www.ganaraska-hiking-trail.org [email protected] GHTA Archivist: Carmen Duval (705) 549-9279 e-mail: [email protected] 7 Denfield Road, Lindsay, ON K9V 0B4 [email protected] GHTA Hike Ontario Rep: Frieda Baldwin (705) 245-1005 Deadlines for Issues: 200 Bayfield Ave., Midland, ON L4R 5J5 Winter issue: November 15 (for hikes starting January 1) [email protected] Spring issue: February 15 (for hikes starting April 1) Landowners Relations: Vacant Fall issue: June 15 (for hikes starting August 1) GHTA Nature Canada Rep: Irene Bell (705) 352-1060 63 Savannah Cr., Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z 0E7 [email protected] The GHTA welcomes all donations. Tax receipts for donations will be issued on request. GHTA Trail Director: Vacant Charitable registration #13450 4075 RR0001 QE II Wildland Prov. Park Rep: David Royston (705) 645-2573 CANADA PUBLICATION MAIL AGREEMENT [email protected] #40031549 Newsletter Editor: Rita Zeran (905) 885-2874 110 Trefusis St., Port Hope, ON L1A 4J3 Ganaraska Hiking Trail Association Inc. [email protected] Box 693, Orillia, ON L3V 6K7 Website: Rob Smith (705) 812-7906 5 Fair Street, Collingwood, ON L9Y 2H6 [email protected] Public Relations Director: Bob Bowles (705) 325-3149 [email protected] In This Edition Mission Statement…...……………………...... ……page 3 Club News ...... pages 3 to 7 Club Presidents: Annual General Meeting ...... page 7 Barrie Oro-Medonte Fall 2016 Events ...... pages 8 to 19 Bob Murrell (705) 456-3163 Christine Cornu (705) 733-3825 [email protected] [email protected] Kawartha Pine Ridge Barb Rimmer (705) 304-6264 Stan Muldoon (905) 885-9310 [email protected] [email protected] Mad River Wasaga Beach Major Jeremy Bonnar (705) 739-7519 Shirl McArthur (705) 429-7747 [email protected] [email protected] Midland Irene Bell (705) 352-1060 Marc Vallee (705) 527-1967 [email protected] [email protected] Wilderness Club Orillia David Royston (705) 645-2573 Marion Brophy (705) 327-5366 [email protected] [email protected]
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meetings with potential landowners and advisors Our Mission Statement from the Bruce Trail, and formed and publicized the Ganaraska Trail Association. After the trail a. To protect the conservation and appreciation was formally opened in 1968, Jack continued to of nature; work with others to extend it from Lindsay to b. To establish and maintain a hiking trail for meet with the Bruce Trail. public use from the said Town of Port Hope to the Bruce Trail near Collingwood, and Jack remained an active GHTA member during years when the Pine Ridge Club was quite small, c. To promote similar trails in other areas as hand delivering copies of the newsletter to may be determined. spread awareness of the association. In the late 1990s, when Nicole Corbeil took over as Club
President, Jack worked closely with her to revive John Winfield Lawton “Jack” Goering the club. He continued to lead hikes until 2002/2003 and in 2007 he arranged for the club 1925 - 2016 to have a stand at the Living Green Fair in Port Hope. Jack was also advisory director on the PRHC Executive until 2008, reflecting his extensive knowledge of the Club and the GHTA.
In the fall of 2015, despite his declining health, Jack attended the unveiling of the new bronze plaque at the Port Hope terminus of the trail. That plaque recognizes the vision of Jack and our remaining founder, Pat Lawson, which resulted in the GHTA and the trail as it is today.
David Beevis
“Volunteer of the Year”
As the Association anticipates its 50th anniversary next year, we are saddened by the recent death of one of our founders. Life Member Jack Goering passed away at home on June 6, 2016, at the age of 92, after a long struggle with cancer. Trained as an engineer, Jack was an At our Spring Directors’ Meeting held on active outdoorsman and a dedicated Saturday, April 16th Lois Kowal was presented environmentalist who taught for many years at with the “Volunteer of the Year” award by Trinity College School in Port Hope. President Bob Bowles. Lois has served on the
Ganaraska Hiking Trail Association’s board as In 1967, when the Willow Beach Field Naturalists Membership Director for the past 16 years. She’s decided to establish a hiking trail from Port Hope always helpful and most obliging whether it’s to to Lindsay, Jack worked actively with then provide information on end-to-end badges or President, Pat Lawson, to make it happen. In keeping the membership list up-to-date. Well that first year, they established a group of deserved and long overdue. Congratulations! volunteers, checked a possible route, held
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Hiking during hunting season: KAWARTHA
The Kawartha branch has had some great hikes How to stay safe this spring, with our highest number of hikers hitting 50 a few weeks ago; this is the highest If you're like me, when you were a kid your attendance since I became a member of the club parents warned you not to play in the woods in in 2013. We are always looking for new hikes the fall and winter. "Hunting season," they said. and new hike leaders, so if you have any suggestions please let a member of the executive The prospect of being mistaken for a deer didn't know your thoughts. always deter us kids, nor should it deter hikers th We had our AGM on May 25 when we instituted looking to take advantage of the cool weather a new position, that of Social Convener. Three and fall colors. If you take proper precautions, gals (the three amigas) came forward to share you can play outside to your heart's content and this position. This will be a great addition to our make it back home safely. executive, and it should definitely reduce the workload for me as President. 1. Know the hunting season dates in your area: Go to “Ontario Hunting Regulations” Our branch usually does not do website. This annual 2016 hunting guide organized/scheduled hikes through the summer, summarizes the rules and regulations for hunting but this summer we are going to try hikes by in Ontario. It provides information about hunting doing our version of our end-to-end of the Pine licences and fees, as well as up-to-date Ridge section doing 10-12kms each Wednesday. regulations and seasons for each game species. By the time this newsletter comes out we will know how this goes and if we get a good 2. Know when and where hunting is allowed: response, and people are willing to be hike It's possible to avoid hunters altogether by leaders, we may look at doing something similar choosing your hike wisely. Hunting locations and next year. regulations in Ontario are based on Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) across the province. As 2017 will be the Ganaraska Hiking Trails th So know before you plan your next hike. Association’s 50 Anniversary, and Canada’s th 150 anniversary, I would like to see us do 3. Stick to established trails and skip something special to celebrate. Does anyone bushwhacking: Hunters typically know where have any ideas? I would like to see a history of the trails are and will avoid them. the Kawartha branch put together, anyone interested in helping? Does anyone have any 4. Wear bright clothes: Wearing a blaze- pictures or stories from years gone by? If so, orange-colored vest, hat, or pack cover is one of please contact myself at barbrimmer01 the most important things you can do to stay @gmail.com visible to hunters. It's what hunters themselves We will be doing some trail maintenance in the wear for safety. Steer clear of earth tones and fall, so come on out, help the club maintain our avoid wearing white because it resembles the trails and have fun. Basically what we do is rear of a white-tailed deer. some brush clearing and some blaze installation to mark the trail clearly. Check out when and 5. Make some noise: Going outside may be where this will happen on the schedule. We will about getting some peace and quiet, but hunting also be doing 4 of the 5 sections of the Kawartha season isn't the time to stalk silently down the section of the Ganaraska Trail, so come on out trail. Talk with your companions, whistle, and if and see what our section of the trail is like. See you hear shooting, shout to notify hunters of your the newsletter and schedule at: presence. https://sites.google.com/site/thekawarthahikingclub
Be Seen Be Safe Barb Rimmer, President
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MAD RIVER ORILLIA (cont’d) Our club is always recruiting new members, Plea for Help: which adds new life to club and interest. Our next goal needs to be to start rebuilding the We continue to be a fun loving club enjoying the membership in the Mad River Club. We are now privileges of hiking in our beautiful part of the planning some special hikes in that area this county. Please come and join us. summer. Watch for these events and come out and join us to help build the club membership in Marion Brophy, President that area.
For more information: ORO-MEDONTE
Contact: Bob Bowles 705-325-3149 or Oro-Medonte started off the spring season with a Jeremy Bonnar 705-739-7519 very well attended potluck followed by our general meeting. Guest speaker Sarah Herr ORILLIA spoke about Lyme disease and how it has personally affected her. Her talk really hit home The Orillia Club continues to hike/walk/bike on a with us all and we are more careful than ever in regular basis. Tuesday morning or afternoon covering up when we go hiking. with Paul, Thursday hike or bike with Isabelle, Saturday, short or long hikes with different leaders. Please check newsletter for contact information.
“A June hike on the Bruce Trail in Dufferin”
We started off the spring season by seeing several Muskoka waterfalls in the Bracebridge area. Some hikes were cancelled because of the bad weather but on Sunday, May 15th eight of us dug out our winter hats, mitts and coats determined to go out for a hike in spite of the snow. We hiked to Little Lake and were
astonished by the abundance of white We held our AGM in April, with a few changes everywhere. No, not snow but trilliums! It was made. Marion Brophy remains as President, beautiful. Carol Stickland and Wendy Kirk are working together as Officers for Trail Development and Tobermory is always a big hit so once again we Landowners Relations. Looking at taking some were delighted with our overnight trip to that of the Orillia section off the busier roads. beautiful area. We had a good turnout for our Heather is in charge of coordinating trail bike trip from Stayner to Collingwood and keep maintenance, as some sections have trees on having good turnouts on our hikes. We see the trails from past wind storms or many familiar faces and new ones too. No reforestation/logging activities. matter how small or large the group we always have a wonderful time.
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ORO-MEDONTE (Cont’d) PINE RIDGE (cont’d) and neighbouring Port Granby in Clarington. With I would like to thank Wayne Lillico for the so many of our members having a passion for incredible job he has done over the past five conservation and environmental protection, it is years as president of our club. His knowledge of appropriate that we have a representative on this the Ganaraska Hiking Club, the trails and his committee. guidance has helped make our group so successful. Thank you, Wayne. John (Jack) Goering, co-founder of the Ganaraska Hiking Trail Association, passed away We will be starting our autumn hikes on on June 6 in Port Hope. In his 91 years Jack September 11th, hiking the Ardagh Bluffs made many significant contributions to Ontario as followed by a corn/wiener roast at 301 Harvie a teacher, engineer, family man and Road, Barrie. conservationist. We have benefited from his vision and tireless dedication to a hiking trail from Be happy . . . . Hike! Lake Ontario to Georgian Bay. Our heartfelt Christine Cornu, President thanks to Jack.
Stan Muldoon, President PINE RIDGE Our busy spring hiking season included a WASAGA BEACH successful evening of Hike Talks; a litter cleanup during Earth Week; a three-day hiking trip to enjoy the beautiful Collingwood area; and a wide The inclement spring weather had our tour variety of new and traditional hikes. Many thanks organizers "hopping" every week with changes to the hike leaders and organizers who made this and cancellations. We continue with our regular Wednesday morning hikes and the leisure option possible. We anticipate an active summer including informal hikes on Wednesday with Lois. mornings, participation in the Cobourg Canada Day parade, and a series of short evening hikes in Port Hope and Cobourg.
Our plans for this fall season call for the introduction of "Ambler" hikes to our schedule. Ambler hikes are designed to accommodate hikers who prefer and/or need a more leisurely pace. They are 5 km or less on easy terrain and take no longer than 1.5 hours. This allows time to stop and observe nature along the trails and roadways. Ambler hikes are planned in addition to the regular Wednesday morning hikes on September 7, 21, October 12, November 16 and 30. Thank you to Lois Kowal from Wasaga Beach Our annual CHILI day, in March, was in a new Club for sharing with us the Ambler hike location and was well attended. I counted 15 experience. varieties of chili and an equal array of desserts.
Stan Muldoon represents the Pine Ridge Club as On one hike, Harry led us through a dense forest a member of the Citizen Liaison Group for the in Tiny. It was quite shocking to see such large Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI). This is a federal areas of forest succumb to heavy machinery. environmental clean-up program whose mandate is the remediation and safe management of
historic, low-level radioactive waste in Port Hope
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It is overseen and maintained by volunteers and WASAGA BEACH (cont’d) steward groups who are passionate trail Our biking leader, again, Harry, has commenced enthusiasts (much like us). the weekly Monday cycles in May. Thanks to the man. Working from the original plan that was drafted over 25 years ago, the G2G Rail Trail volunteer The Annual Ganaraska Hiking Club, Arbour Day committee stepped up, roughly five years ago, to tree sale, run by Bill Crawford, was an adopt the responsibility of completing the unexpected success. The volunteer crew was out proposed rail trail. in force, at the Nordic Centre, on the coldest, wettest, windiest, most miserable morning of the The G2G Rail Trail Inc. leads working groups entire winter and spring. Who on earth was out along with the existing established trail groups - buying on that day? Did the helpers ever dry out? specifically the Kissing Bridge Trailway, the Perth Harvest Pathway and the Lake Huron Route. The We are losing a valuable member to another central purpose and goal of the committee is to town. Good Luck Roz and family, it has been finish the trail to wheelchair accessible grade, great having you as a member here. foster a final operational plan for future This has been another great year for our Marilyn maintenance and further trail development using Beecroft. She now has been awarded the 2016 all best practices and resources available. Order of Wasaga. Marilyn founded the Wasaga Bird Club, and has been a longtime volunteer for If you’re looking for more information on the trail "Friends of Nancy Island" as well as the annual please feel free to check out the website "Wasaga Under Seige". Congratulations again. (http://www.g2grailtrail.com/) or email me with any questions. Our members have given their time and efforts yet again for the town Garden at beach 1 bridge. Thanks so much! The signage there names our club as the benefactor. The summer maintenance teams are headed by Brenda Walker, Sarina Essner, Lucy Hinton Guenter Haessler and Bill Crawford. Project Management Coordinator G2G Rail Trail A PLEA. We now have 5 Plover nests. When all www.g2grailtrail.com the eggs hatch, we will need a lot of help managing the public. If anyone can give a few days in June and especially July, from our local hiking clubs, please call Trish at 705-351-0109 Annual General Meeting Saturday, October 29, 2016 Gloria Thompson, Publicity Director 9:30 a.m. Regent United Church 175 Oxford Street, Orillia G2G Rail Trail Please arrive at 9:00 a.m. and socialize with the The Goderich to Guelph Rail Trail, which has members over coffee and snacks. become known as G2G, runs 127 km along the former CPR railway line, which stretches from Directions: From Hwy. 11, turn onto Hwy. 12 downtown Guelph to the waters of Lake Huron. east, Gill Street, then right on Oxford. Those coming via Hwy. 12, take Hwy. 12 west to Forest Avenue, turn right on Forest, then left on Oxford.
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Fall(August - December) 2016 Events Schedule All GHTA members are encouraged to take part in any of the hikes, regardless of which club they belong to. The club which is organizing the hike is listed under the date of that hike. Call the leader if the weather is at all questionable in case the outing has Hiker's Code been cancelled. Wear suitable footwear and clothing, and bring Respect private property snacks/drink/lunch. In most cases, the hiking level is indicated as Stay on the trail Easy, Moderate, Difficult and, on occasion, Challenging. Cross fences using stiles Important Notice: Unpaid volunteers conduct events. Anyone participating in these events, or making use of the trail in any Carry out all garbage way, does so at their own risk. The Wilderness section should Walk around the edge of fields only be hiked with an approved Ganaraska Trail leader. Protect wildlife, trees and shrubs Event organizers and hike leaders are encouraged to have Never strip bark from trees their hikers/participants sign a Waiver sheet for each event where you or your participants may be exposed to risks or When hiking on the trail on your own, keep dogs accidental injury. Each area club can arrange how they want on a leash near farms and where required by law to file these, as they should be kept for a couple of years. Dogs are NOT permitted on group hikes unless otherwise specified. Participants’ Responsibilities Participants in events must choose activities suitable to their physical capabilities and skill levels. They must inform the hike leader before the start of an event about any health problems or allergies and the location of any special medications. They must follow leader’s directions. Parents and guardians must supervise their children in their care.
Please take note of hikes listed on the Ganaraska Website. Occasionally there are additional hikes or corrections added after press time.
Club Information: Barrie Club: Thursday hikes are decided during or just after the Sunday hikes. To find out destination and duration for these outings please contact either Brian Williamson at 705-728-6311 or Jeff Haglund at 705-726-7189.
Kawartha Club: We hike every Wednesday morning and every weekend except July and August. Wednesday hikes are about 1 ½ hours long. Weekend hikes are generally longer and more challenging. For details on the hikes call the hike leader or Nick Pratt at 705-243-1265. Midland Club: Midland hikers always meet at the Zellers parking lot, Hwy. 93 in front of the Mountainview Mall. Please note that Wednesday hikes have been changed to Tuesday at 10am. Please contact hike leader for detail or changes before the hike. Contact Edda 705-427-3460 or Marc 705- 527-1967 for details. Weekend outings vary depending on destination. Our weekly e-mail service will also notify you of our activities. For pot lucks do not forget your plates, etc.
Orillia Club: Our usual meeting place is Willow Court Plaza, located at West St. and Hwy 12 South. We meet, car pool and leave cars at the far end beyond the Learning Centre. If you plan to be at one of the alternate meeting places listed please be sure the hike leader is aware you will be joining the club there. On Tuesdays and Thursdays there are weekly outings. Please read our listings for details. For more Club Information contact Isabelle Lloyd at 705-326-8082. Oro-Medonte Club: Generally meets on alternate Sundays starting at 1:30pm for a two-hour hike and alternate Mondays starting at 9am for longer hikes. Most hikes are consdered to be moderate. Contact Christine Cornu (705) 733-3825 for more information. Pine Ridge Club: Hikes every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday mornings from September to June. There is a short hike and a long hike each weekend. Wasaga Beach Club: Meets every Wednesday at Blueberry Trails, Nordic Centre Parking Lot at 9:15am. While we do not advertise specific hikes in the newsletter we invite all association members to join us. For information on what is taking place on any given day, please contact Harry Regu, our Hiking Trail Coordinator at 705-361-2989. Wilderness Club: Anticipates organizing activities (maintenance trips, hikes, canoe trips) that have not yet been scheduled. For information on what is taking place during the spring and summer season we invite all interested to check the Wilderness Club website from time to time. (Wilderness website is linked to Ganaraska Trail website).
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BARRIE FALL HIKES 2016 BARRIE FALL HIKES 2016 (cont’d) GENERAL NOTE: BARRIE CLUB Sunday, October 2
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BARRIE FALL HIKES 2016 (cont’d) KAWARTHA FALL HIKES 2016 (cont’d) OR Saturday, September 17
Sunday, November 6
Carpool meeting points: Peterborough, ON Wednesday, September 28
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KAWARTHA FALL HIKES 2016 (cont’d) KAWARTHA FALL HIKES 2016 (cont’d) Wednesday, October 19
Saturday, October 22
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KAWARTHA FALL HIKES 2016 (cont’d) MIDLAND FALL HIKES 2016
Sunday, December 4
Saturday December 10
mud and snow possible. It is the “wilderness”! Indoor Weekend of August 6-7-8 lunch in small café at Trent U. Meet at Auburn and Hike Killarney – Camping or Lodging Parkhill Sts. at 10am. Bring lunch and water. Buy a Sites booked are Kim on #103, Margo on #83 705- hot drink in the café? This is a joint Kawartha/Pine 956-0002. Marc & Janet #31 is full. Paddle one day Ridge hike. and hike George Island. Contact: Kim 705-327-2033 Contact: Tony 705-755-0815
Saturday, August 13
depending on weather. We will be viewing the Saturday, August 20 historical homes of Ashburnham. Annual Corn Roast, beach hike and swim, 1pm. Contact: Ken 705-745-9043 or Celebrating 30th anniversary for Midland Hiking Club. [email protected] Contact: Gerolf 705 - 533 -3547
Friday, December 16
the Christmas lights in Sheila's neighbourhood, and Sunday, September 4
.Sunday, September 11 Sunday, January 1, 2017!
259 Evans Dr. in the Towerhill area. We will enjoy an Sunday, September 18
plate, cutlery and mug. Coffee, tea, and hot chocolate Saturday, September 24 – Sunday, September 25 will be provided. El Camino Maitland Trail in Goderich – 50 km Contact Fred at 705-559-6436 Registration fee, challenging 2 days, for details, Contact: Frieda 705-245-1005 or cell 705-937-1005
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MIDLAND FALL HIKES 2016 (cont’d) MIDLAND FALL HIKES 2016 (cont’d)
Sunday, October 2 Saturday, December 17 Muskoka Mystery Fall Hike, meet 9am Midland Hiking club Christmas Potluck, 5pm. Contact: Susan 705-549-4927 Jo Gorthy is hosting this year’s potluck, 82 Copeland Creek Drive, Tiny 705-549-0612 Monday, October 10 This year it’s a silly Christmas socks gift exchange Easy afternoon hike in local area. Meet at 1pm. Contact: Deb 705-549-1717 Sunday, December 18 Local afternoon hike in the Lafontaine area. Meet at 1pm. Contact: Susan 705-549-4927 Sunday, October 16 Midhurst – joint club hike and potluck Wednesday, December 21 Contact: Barrie Club for details Our annual Christmas Light hike to start off holiday season. Meet at 6pm. Social to follow at Cecile’s Sunday, October 23
Saturday, October 29 Contact: Margo & Jim 705-956-0002 Oktoberfest – the Place at Balm Beach Hosted by Midland Hiking Club. Enjoy food and hiking ORILLIA FALL HIKES 2016 on the floor (a.k.a. dancing). For details Contact: Edda 705-526-3416 EVERY TUESDAY Paul will lead a short local hike. Sunday, October 30
Hike 1 1/2 hour, meet at Hogg Valley Road around EVERY THURSDAY 11:20 – 11:30am. Contact: Arthur 705-526-3416 In the fall the Barrie Club organizes a 4-hour hike, usually meeting at 10am. Sunday, November 6
Sunday, November 13
Contact: Jim B. 705-538-2216 Saturday, September 17
Contact: Deb 705-527-0541 Saturday, September 24
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ORILLIA FALL HIKES 2016 (cont’d) ORILLIA FALL HIKES 2016 (cont’d) Saturday, October 1
Saturday, October 15
Saturday, October 22
Saturday, October 29
Saturday, November 5
Saturday, November 12
93) to carpool. Bring a lunch. “Speed is not a priority, just enjoy your Contact: Wayne 705-835-7018 or hike - keep smiling” Christine 705-733-3825
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ORO-MEDONTE FALL HIKES 2016 (cont’d) PINE RIDGE FALL HIKES 2016
Sunday, October 16
Sunday, October 30
Hike in the Elora Gorge Conservation Area. At 9am Saturday, September 3
United Church to carpool. Contact: Bob 705-728-8985 Wednesday, September 7
Contact Christine 705-733-3825 or Wednesday, September 7 Ambler Hike June 705-721-0621 Hike along the beautiful Ganaraska River through the wooded trails of the Harris Property. Meet at 9:30am Monday, December 5
Meet at the Marshall’s, 2407 Oro-Medonte Line 3 N, at Saturday, September 10
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PINE RIDGE FALL HIKES 2016 (cont’d) PINE RIDGE FALL HIKES 2016 (cont’d)
Sunday, September 11
Wednesday, September 21 Ambler Hike Sunday, October 9 Thanksgiving Weekend Monkey Mountain and Ganaraska River Loop. Meet at Public hike along the walk route followed by the 9:30am at the home of Tim and Peggy Hay, 108 late Farley Mowat of Port Hope. This hike will be one Bruton St., Port Hope to enjoy this favored town hike. of several events planned by Port Hope Public Library Bring a snack and a drink. to complement the moving of the Farley Mowat Boat Contact: Tim Hay 905-885-2203 Roofed House. Hike will start at Port Hope Public Library, 31 Queen St., Port Hope at 9:30am, finishing Saturday, September 24 at the Library (coffee and doughnuts for hikers). United Way Dragon Boat Festival. Potluck to follow Contacts: Colin Banfield 905-372-7120 and Stan at George and Audrey’s place. Contact: Bill Zeran Muldoon 905-885-9310 905-885-2874 for details
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PINE RIDGE FALL HIKES 2016 (cont’d) PINE RIDGE FALL HIKES 2016 (cont’d)
Wednesday, October 12
Sunday, October 16
October 17 – 21 Wednesday, November 2
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PINE RIDGE FALL HIKES 2016 (cont’d) PINE RIDGE FALL HIKES 2016 (cont’d)
Saturday, November 12
A place for reflection, peace, trnaquility, fitness, friendship, stress relief and a return to nature
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WILDERNESS FALL HIKES 2016 Comfortable Hiking Holidays Saturday, September 10
9am. Contact David at [email protected] to let INTRODUCING THE NEW him know that you will be participating. ADVENTURE COLLECTION!
Fall Backpacking Hike Sunday, September 11th at 3:30 pm Details to be determined. Please check the Crescent School Auditorium Wilderness Club website at [email protected] for additional 2365 Bayview Ave, Toronto (1 light north of Lawrence Ave. E on the east side of Bayview) information. FREE PARKING!
PATAGONIA Membership Renewal March 5 to 17, 2017 Form for 2017 Explore both Chile and Argentina! In Chile, visit penguins on Isla Magdalena, then journey The membership year runs from January 1, 2017 to south to Torres Del Paine NP for magnificent views of the December 31, 2017. To renew your membership, central lakes & the Paine’s Horns, a stunning hike on the simply photocopy this form, or clip it from your shores of Grey Lake to witness the icebergs, and the famed hike up to “The Towers”. In Argentina, travel to El Chalten newsletter. Print clearly your complete address, sign and El Calafate for hikes in Los Glaciares NP, a UNESCO the form and mail it to the address below, along with a World Heritage site. Hike over to view Mt. Fitz Roy and even cheque in the amount of $25.00. Payment to be made visit the renowned Perito Moreno Glacier. This exciting to: adventure concludes in the cosmopolitan city of Buenos Ganaraska Hiking Trail Association Inc. Aires. Box 693, Orillia, ON L3V 6K7 AMALFI COAST April 17 to 29, 2017 and Name: ______October 9 to 21, 2017 Address: ______Italy never fails to captures the hearts (and stomachs) of its visitors, and the Amalfi Coast lives up to that reputation - ______towns perched impossibly on mountainsides, one of the most famous stretches of coastline in the world, sapphire- ______blue water in every direction, an infamous volcano and some Phone #: ______of the finest Limoncello anywhere. Come hike in Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi and on the posh island of Capri.
Club:______CORFU, GREECE
May 15 to 27, 2017 E-mail Address: ______This Greek island is the perfect combination of European flare and tranquil sea-side living. Hike to the heavens to visit Check this box if this is a change of address or holy monasteries and trek in shade of ancient olive groves. club. We promise - you will never tire of the deep, deep blue of the sea that surrounds you. Opa! I, the undersigned, agree that participating in events, SAVE ALMOST $300 IN 2017! or making use of the trail in any way, do so at my own risk. ALSO IN 2017 Signature: ______Iceland ● Ireland ● Kenya ● Machu Picchu Provence & Cote d’Azur ● Turkey ● Japan Camino de Santiago (Spain) ● Norway
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Merchandise Order Form Know the Ganaraska Hiking Proudly display your support of the Ganaraska Trail Association by purchasing any of the merchandise listed Trail – make sure you have a below. Just fill out the order form and mail it with your Guidebook! payment, name and address to:
Ganaraska Hiking Trail Association Inc. Box 693, Orillia, ON, L3V 6K7
The Guidebook! Item Shipping Has full colour topographic maps, plus Cost Cost Guide Book Inserts Only (members) ...... $16.00 + $12.00 a written description of Guide Book with Binder (members) ...... $19.00 + $12.00 each section along the trail. The guidebook is in a Guide Book with Binder (non-members) ...... $25.00 + $12.00 small binder so that it is easy to take out a map or two to bring with you on the trail. Trail Crest ...... $ 4.00 + $ 1.50 Check out the Ganaraska Hiking Trail website for Section Badge End-to-End badge ...... $ 3.00 + $ 1.50 trail changes and re-routes, to keep your Special Wilderness End-to-End badge ...... $ 7.00 + $ 1.50 guidebook up-to-date. Your name badge ...... $ 5.00 + $ 3.00 Sweatshirts (Green or Blue) (S, M, L, XL, XXL) ...... $20.00 + $12.00 Please use the order form on the back of this Sweatshirts with End-to-End logo (S, M, L, XL, XXL) ...... $32.00 + $12.00 newsletter. Follow payment instructions as indicated. Vest (Red, Forest Green, Navy Blue) (S, M, L, XL) ...... $40.00 + $12.00 Ganaraska Hiking Trail Association Inc. Cream T-shirt (M, L, XL, XXL) ...... $15.00 + $10.00 Box 693, Orillia, ON, L3V 6K7 www.ganaraska- hiking-trail.org Notes: e-mail: admin@ganaraska -hiking-trail.org 1. Make cheque (including shipping cost) payable to: Ganaraska Hiking Trail Association Inc.
2. Be sure to specify size and colour of shirts. Also available for purchase at the following outlets: Mountain Co-op, Sojourn and 3. Section badges are for members who have hiked a complete section of trail. Bird House Nature Company 4. Name badges will be your first name plus club affiliation.
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Postmaster: Please return undeliverable mail to: Ganaraska Hiking Trail Association Inc. Box 693, Orillia, ON, L3V 6K7
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