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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 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 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 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., , 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 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 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 . 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 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 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 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 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 Most hikes on the Bruce Trail and Five Winds require Hike in the Five Winds area for approx. 4 - 5 hours. a minimum driving time of one hour each way. These Good footwear is recommended. Leaving rear parking hikes are generally more demanding (hills and rough lot of Canadian Tire on Bayfield Street at 8am, and ground) making good footwear important. Also, no leaving the commuter parking lot where side road off matter which hike or bike you go on please bring Hwy 400 to Coldwater meets Hwy 12 at 8:40am. sufficient water and snacks/lunch. If in doubt please Contact: Dale Hannah 705-730-6879 call the hike leader. OR Sunday, October 2 Sunday, September 11 Hike from Midhurst Community Centre for approx. 2 Hike in the Fort Willow Minesing Swamp area - 2 1/2 hours. Leaving community centre parking lot at including part of the “Nine Mile Portage Route” for 10am. Contact: Min Pinkney 705.737.1989 or approximately 2 1/2 hours. Leaving rear parking lot of Norah Stebner 705-726-3163 Canadian Tire, Bayfield Street at 9:30am Contact: Brian Vink 705-728-5718 Sunday, October 9 Hike on the Bruce Trail at Hockley Valley for about 4 Wednesday, September 14 hours. Lots of hills. Leaving from rear parking lot of Cycle ride for approximately 4 hours from Stayner Canadian Tire on Bayfield Street at 8:30am. (Gazebo) to Collingwood and back, mostly on rail Contact: Carole Haglund 705-726-7189 trail. Leaving Stayner at 10am or Cheryl Hannah 705-730-6879 Contact: Brian Williamson 705-728-6311 OR Sunday, October 9 Sunday, September 18 Hike at Ardagh Bluffs. Easy pace for approx. 2 1/2 - Hike on the Bruce Trail in the Singhampton Caves 3 hours. Leaving parking lot at Holly Community area for about 4 - 4 1/2 hours. Leaving rear parking lot Centre at 10:30am. of Canadian Tire on Bayfield Street at 8:30am and Contact: Bob Murrell 705-456-3163 Stayner Beer Store lot at 9:05am. Lovely area with several steep hills. Approx. 4 - 4 1/2 hours. Sunday, October 16 Contact: Jeff Haglund 705-726-7189 Hike in Midhurst area for approx. 2 1/2 - 3 hours OR followed by “pot luck supper”. Leaving Midhurst Sunday, September 18 Community Hall lot at 11:30am. Hall will be open at Hike in the Midhurst area for approximately 2 1/2 about 2:30pm. Don’t forget food, plates, cutlery etc. hours. Leaving Hwy 26/27 car pool parking lot near Contact: Shirley Ummels 705-722-0120 Simcoe County offices at 10am. Contact: Min Pinkney 705-797-1989 or Norah Stebner 705-726-3163 Sunday, October 23 Hike in area of Devil’s Glen on the Bruce Trail for Sunday, September 25 approx. 4 - 4 1/2 hours. Long road climb at the start. Hike in the area of 7th Line North off Old Barrie Leaving from rear parking lot of Canadian Tire Road and Bass Lake Sideroad for approx. 4 hours. Bayfield Street at 8:30am and the Stayner Beer Store Leaving parking lot at junction of 7th Line North and lot at 9:05am. Contact: John Sloan 705-487-3861 Bass Lake Sideroad at 10am. OR Contact: Jack Barnett 705-797-0976 Sunday, October 23 OR Hike in Copeland Forest for approx. 3 hours. Parking Sunday, September 25 area is on left hand side of Line 5 North about 800 Hike in the Copeland Forest for approx. 2 1/2 hours. metres from Horseshoe Valley Road (just past ski hills Leaving 2nd parking lot on Ingram Road at 10am. when coming from Barrie). Leaving parking area at Ingram Road is a right turn from Hwy 93 north of 10am. Contact: Bob Murrell 705-456-3163 Craighurst if travelling north from Barrie. Contact: Brian Vink 705-728-5718 Sunday, October 30 Hike from Swiss Meadows on part of the Bruce Trail Wednesday, September 28 near Collingwood. Leaving from rear parking lot of Cycle ride from Hawkestone to Orillia with lunch at Canadian Tire Bayfield Street at 8:30am and the Pizza Hut, approx. 3 1/2 - 4 hours. Leaving Hawkstone Stayner Beer Store parking lot at 9:05am. parking area at 10am. Contact: Gertrude Bezner 705-719-8718 Contact: Brian Vink 705-728-5718

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BARRIE FALL HIKES 2016 (cont’d) KAWARTHA FALL HIKES 2016 (cont’d) OR Saturday, September 17 12km Sunday, OCTOBER 30 Oshawa Creek and Michael Starr Trails in Oshawa. Hike in Springwater Park for approx. 2 - 2 1/2 hours. 10am. Meet at the Crawford Dr. carpool at 9am or at Park at Simcoe Museum rear parking lot. Leaving Lakeview Park in Oshawa to start hike at 10am. Bring parking area at 10am. Contact: Min Pinkney a lunch and water. 705-797-1989 or Norah Stebner 705-726-3163 Contact: Ross 705-745-6586

Sunday, November 6 Wednesday, September 21 8 km Hike in the Boyne Valley area for 4 - 5 hours, Bruce Ballyduff Trails. Meet at Crawford Drive carpool at Trail Map #20. There will be a car shuttle, this being a 9:15am or at 851 Ballyduff Road, Pontypool at 10am. linear hike, of 10.5 kms. Leaving rear parking lot of This hike is on private property and follows Canadian Tire Bayfield Street at 8:30am. established trails through rolling hills and a variety of Contact: Bob Murrell 705-456-3163 forest and open areas. Contact: Richard 705-750-1040 or [email protected] NOTE: Any hikes after November 6 will depend on favourable weather forecasts. Jeff Haglund will e- Saturday, September 24 mail/phone if one is planned. Trail Maintenance north of Burnt River. Details of the day will be sent out in September. KAWARTHA FALL HIKES 2016 Contact: Rob 705-653-0058.

Carpool meeting points: Peterborough, ON Wednesday, September 28 approx 7 Portage Place Mall-across the entrance drive from km Rexall Drugs (not in front of the store). Harold Town Conservation Area. Meet at Harold Crawford Drive Carpool-west of new Visitor’s Centre. Town CA parking lot at 10am. Hike on forest trails and Riverview Park & Zoo-north end of Water St. small hills. Contact: Janice 705-743-4868 Keene Road Carpool-across from Burnham Gardens (formerly Burnham Mansion). Saturday, October 1 Mystery Hike. Details of the day will be sent out in Additional Information September. Wednesday hikes are generally 1 ½ to 2 hoyurs in Leader: Barry 705-743-8163 length. If necessary call the contact for hike details at least 1 day prior. The back-up contacts: Wednesday, October 5 approx. 6-8 km Wednesday Hikes: Ken 705-745-9043 Corrrigan Hill. Meet at Beavermead Parking Lot at Weekend Hikes: Marjorie 705-761-8895 10am. Mainly streets with some trails and one larger hill. Contact: Marjorie 705-761-8895 Wednesday, September 7 6km Cavan Swamp. Meet at 10am on the west side of October 8, 9 and 10 Highway #7 at the end of Landsdowne St. West Thanksgiving Weekend. No hike scheduled. Contact: Barb 705-304-6264 Wednesday, October 12 < EASY> approx 6 km Sunday, September 11 17 km Lakefield. Meet behind the Lakefield Arena at 10am. , Abe and Essens Trail. Contact: Jeanette 705-652-0415 9:15am. Hike the major trail system of one of the jewels of Ontario’s park system. A 9 km loop is also Saturday, October 15 14.9 km available. Meet at Keene Rd. carpool lot at 7:30am or Ganaraska Trail, Kawartha End to End Stage 5. at the trailhead at Bon Echo at 9:15am. Bring lunch 10am. Moore Falls (76.8km). to Monck Rd. (61.9km). and lots of water. Contact: Regina 705-745-6833 Meet at Portage Place at 8:30am to carpool or at the end of the hike at Monck Rd. at 9:45am. Bring lunch Wednesday, September 14 approx. 4 km and water. Contact: Rose 705-639-2431 Devil’s Elbow Area. Meet at 10am at 3 Forest Drive, Bethany. Sunday October 16 17.2 km We will do a loop hike through Devil’s Elbow housing Ganaraska Trail, Kawartha End to End Stage 4. development, view the Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden 10am. Monck Rd. (61.9km) to Somerville 3rd Temple (from afar), hike through a fire route and open Concession (44.7km). Meet at Portage Place at fields. 8:15am to carpool or at the end of the hike at 3rd Contact: Maureen 705-277-3945 Concession at 9:30am. Bring lunch and water. Contact: Rob Irving 705-639-2206

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KAWARTHA FALL HIKES 2016 (cont’d) KAWARTHA FALL HIKES 2016 (cont’d) Wednesday, October 19 Saturday, November 12 10 - 12km approx 5 1/2 km Orono Crown Lands. 10am. Meet at Crawford Dr. Douro Dummer. Meet at the north end of the English carpool at 9:15am or at the parking lot on Ochonski Line (dead end road) in Douro Dummer Township at Rd., 1.5 km south off Taunton Rd. at 10am. Hike 10am. Walk on trails. Hiking boots and poles an asset. through the woods winding our way along the creek to Contact: Shelagh 705-652-3059 or Orono. We will stop at the Dutch Bakery for coffee or Wendy 705-652-1827 lunch. Contact: Marjorie 705-761-8895

Saturday, October 22 13.4km Wednesday,November 16 < EASY> approx 5-6 km Lang Area/River Rd. 10am. Meet at the junction of Lakefield. Meet at 10am behind the Lakefield arena. Heritage Line and the Trans Canada Trail at 10am. Contact: Roxanne 705-927-2711 We will hike northeast to River Rd. and David Fife Line then south to the TCT and back to vehicles. There are Saturday November 19 15km some large hills. Good Views! Bring lunch and water. Ganaraska Trail, Kawartha End to End Stage 2. Contact: Don 705-741-4493 10am. Wager Rd. (28.7km) to North end of William St. at Found Ave. (13.7km). Meet at Portage Place at Wednesday, October 26 6km 9am to carpool or at the end of the hike at on William Bridgenorth. Meet at the parking lot for the Chemung St at 9:40am. Bring lunch and water. Lake Lions, Paul English Park (to the west of Contact: Barb 705-304-6264 Chemung Rd just before the village of Bridgenorth.) at 10am. Sunday November 20 13.7km. Contact: Ann 705-743-5032 or Betty 705-875-2300 Ganaraska Trail, Kawartha End to End Stage 1. 10am. William St. at Found St., Lindsay (13.7km.) to Saturday, October 29 < EASY or MODERATE> 8 - Crosswind Rd (0km). Meet at Portage Place at 16km 9:00am to carpool or at the end of the hike at 9:35am Oak Ridges Trail, Long Sault Conservation Area. on William St. Bring lunch and water. 10am. Hike a series of loop trails in the mature forests, Contact: Tony 705-755-0815 meadows and wetlands of the Oak Ridges Moraine. We will hike the western loops, 8km, break for lunch at Wednesday, November 23 the parking lot (dropout point), then hike an eastern Warsaw Caves Conservation Area. Meet at 9:30am loop (4km or 8km). Bring lunch and water. Meet at at Riverview Park and Zoo to carpool or at entrance at Crawford Dr. carpool at 8:30am or at Long Sault at 10am. 9:30am. Pay parking is $5.00, bring change. Contact: Fred and Karin 705-559-6436 Contact: Ken Johnson 705-745-9043 Saturday, November 26 Wednesday, November 2 4 to 5 km 13 km Robert Johnson EcoForest. Meet at Burnham Petroglyphs Provincial Park. 10am. This hike Mansion at 9:30am to carpool or at 185 Douro 5th line, follows some park roads and mostly marked trails Douro. through forested areas and will include a lunch stop. Contact: Arn 705-874-3839 Trails have some uneven/rough sections in hilly topography. Sturdy footwear is required and poles are Sunday November 6 10-14km recommended. Meet at the Zoo parking lot at 9am. or Fleetwood Conservation Area and forest roads. at the park gates at 10am. 10am. Hike on quiet hilly trails to a viewing platform for Contact: Richard 705-750-1040 or lunch. Meet at Crawford Dr. carpool at 9:30am or at [email protected] the start of the hike at the west end of Solanum Way off County Rd 32 (Porter Rd) southwest of Bethany at Wednesday, November 30 approx 5-8 km 10am. Roadside parking. Bring lunch and water. Havelock Area Trails. Meet at Keene Rd carpool lot Contact: Janice 705-743-4868 at 9:30am or Havelock Arena Parking Lot at 10am (one block north of Highway #7). Wednesday, November 9 8km Contact: Linda Chopping 705-778-7842 James Stevenson Park. Meet at 10am at 347 Burnham Road. Walking on the rotary trail and quiet “Walking: the most ancient exercise and neighbourhoods. Contact: Eveline 705-874-6028 still the best modern exercise. “ Carrie Latet

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KAWARTHA FALL HIKES 2016 (cont’d) MIDLAND FALL HIKES 2016

Sunday, December 4 16km Midland Hikers always meet at the old Zellers Parking Northumberland Forest, Oak Ridges Trail. 10am. Lot at County Road 93 & Hugel Avenue in Midland. Hike thru the Northumberland Forest from west to east along the Oak Ridges Trail. Shorter hike may also be Weekday hikes will commence on Wednesday starting possible. Bring lunch and water. Meet at Crawford October 5 at 1pm. Leaders and destination are Dr. carpool at 9:15am or at the start of the hike at the decided at random. intersection of Bowmanton and Bates Rds. at 10am. Contact: Nick 705-243-1265 Weekend meeting times vary, depending on location. Contact hike leader for details. Weekly emails will Wednesday, December 7 6 - 7 km notify hikers of any changes to schedule. For potlucks Selwyn Conservation Area. Meet at Riverview Park be sure to bring any utensils, plates, cups, etc. that and Zoo at 9:30am to carpool or at the gate of Selwyn you would need for the meal. CA at the end of Birch Is. Rd. at 10am. Hike the park trails and adjacent cottage roads. Note: During hunting season, always wear your Contact: Tony 705-755-0815 orange for safety.

Saturday December 10 10-14km Note: the Manitoulin Island trip has been Peterborough Wilderness. 10am. Hike natural areas rescheduled to Fall of 2017 of Ptbo’s north end mainly along the Canal. Hilly with

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 Wednesday, December 14 6 km Hardy Lake hike, lunch, swim. Meet at 9am. Historical Walk in Ashburnham. Meet at Roger’s Contact: Kim 705-327-2033 Cove at 10am to begin hike. Icers may be needed

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 Saturday, August 27 Christmas Lights Walk. 6pm. Christmas lights hike Paddle day with Edda, bring lunch and swim. Meet and pot luck at Sheila McHugh's home at 272 Tobin in at 10am. Contact: Edda 705-245-1122 the north end of the city. Join us for a fun hike to enjoy

the Christmas lights in Sheila's neighbourhood, and Sunday, September 4 back to her home for a pot luck after the hike. Hike in Awenda Park – bring lunch. Meet at 10am. (appetizer type foods). Contact: Janet 705-527-1967 Contact Sheila 705-876-2604

.Sunday, September 11 Sunday, January 1, 2017! Paddle, lunch and swim New Years Day hike. 10am. Join us for the first hike Destination to follow through email. Meet at 10am. of 2017! This year we have a new location for our Contact: Eugene 705-534-0351 hike at the home of Fred and Karen Kooy, who live at

259 Evans Dr. in the Towerhill area. We will enjoy an Sunday, September 18 easy hike on the trail which is directly behind Karen Swiss Meadows, bring lunch. Meet at 9am. and Fred's home, followed by a pot luck luncheon. Contact: Marc 705-527-1967 Besides your pot luck item please bring your own

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 Contact: Marc 705-527-1967 Caledon Hike. Meet in Midland at Mountain View Mall at 9:15am or meet in Barrie near Canadian Tire Sunday, January 1, 2017 store near Applebee Restaurant at 10am. Happy New Year. Join our annual soup party and Contact: Johanna & Emillio 705-725-2583 hike. Margo & Jim will be hosting, 172 Duck Bay Road, Waubaushene.

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 Contact: Paul 705-325- 6001 Midland GHTA Section – Hogg Valley to Vasey Rd.

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 Contact Jeff at 705-726- 7189 to be put on his email Hike a popular section of Midland Trail list to receive hike information weekly Contact: Edda 705-527-1967

Sunday, November 13 Saturday, September 3 Hike beautiful McCrae Lake area. Meet at 9am. Bring A “Welcome Back” hike on the Trans Canada Trail lunch and wear your orange, hunting season. between Riley Road and Cooper’s Falls Road. This is Contact: Marc 705-527-1967 a rugged but relatively short (8 km) hike. Boots are recommended; bring lunch. Meet at Willow Court at Sunday, November 20 9am. Contact: Heather 705-329- 2409. Sturgeon River Loop. Meet at 1pm and wear your orange, hunting season. Contact: Sigi 705-528-1693 Saturday, September 10 Hike around Hardy Lake for 3–3.5 hr. Bring a lunch. Sunday, November 27 Meet at Willow Court at 9am. Hike Subway Road area. Meet at 1pm and wear your Contact: Isabelle 705-326-8082 orange, hunting season.

Contact: Jim B. 705-538-2216 Saturday, September 17 Hike in the Conservation Reserve Sunday, December 4 for 3.5 hr. The terrain is flat and beautiful. Meet at Hike a section on the Wasaga Beach club’s Willow Court at 9am. Contact: Rosa 705-300- 4123 Ganaraska Trail. Meet at 10am, bring lunch

Contact: Deb 705-527-0541 Saturday, September 24 Hike on the Five Winds Trails in the Dandy Lake area Sunday, December 11 for 12–14 km at a moderate pace (4–5 hr). Boots Hike from Farlain Lake to Lake through are needed; bring a lunch. Meet at Willow Court at Awneda’s back trails. Meet at 1pm. 8:30am or the commuter parking lot just east of Contact: Jackie 705-527-0541 Coldwater at 8:50am. Contact: Wendy 705-238- 7217

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ORILLIA FALL HIKES 2016 (cont’d) ORILLIA FALL HIKES 2016 (cont’d) Saturday, October 1 Saturday, November 19 SPECIAL HIKE in Haliburton County off Hwy 35. We Hike in the Beaver Valley Section of the Bruce Trail. will hike the Crests of Kennisis Trail (6 km) and most Wear boots and bring a lunch. There will be a car of the Circuit of Five Viewpoints (4 km). Boots are shuttle. Meet at Willow Court at 8am or the Stayner recommended and there are lots of hills. Bring a Beer Store at 9am. Contact: Isabelle 705-326-8082 lunch. There will be a car shuttle. Contact: John 705-487- 3861 Saturday, December 10 CHRISTMAS POTLUCK—Meet at 1837 Saturday, October 8 Confederation Drive, Severn Township, by 2pm. There Hike the Bruce Trail in the Singhampton area— will be a short walk with a plan to be back by 3:30pm includes a climb through the limestone crevices and for social time and the potluck. Practise your singing cliffs. Boots are needed; poles are an advantage in and if there are any who can render a French some places and a hindrance at some points of rock Canadian carol, please bring it along. As well as a scrambling. Bring a lunch and dress appropriately for potluck item, please bring your own plate, glass, cup the weather. Meet at Willow Court at 8am or the and cutlery. Contact: Carol 705-325- 1065 Stayner Beer Store at 9am. Expect a full day. Contact: Carol 705-325- 1065 ORO-MEDONTE FALL HIKES 2016

Saturday, October 15 Please bring drinking water on all hikes. Good hiking Hike in . Depending on shoes are recommended. For weekly Thursday numbers, we may divide into two groups for shorter morning one hour relatively easy hikes starting at and longer hikes. There is a park fee, so we will meet 9:30am contact June 705-721-0621. For general in Midland to consolidate cars. Meet at Willow Court at information about the club contact 9am and Tim Hortons in Midland (Hwy 93) at 9:40am. Christine 705-733-3825 Contact: Marion 705-327- 5366 Sunday, September 11

Saturday, October 22 Hike in the Ardagh Bluffs in Barrie. Meet at 1:30pm Hike 2 or 3 trails in the Bracebridge area for 3–4 hr. in the Holly Meadows Elementary School parking lot at Meet at Willow Court at 8:30am. 151 Mapleton Ave. This will be followed by a corn and Contact: Barb 705-326-4491 wiener roast at 4pm at 301 Harvie Road. Bring a lawn chair and $5. Contact: Christine or Rene 705-733-

Saturday, October 29 3825 This afternoon hike is to accommodate the AGM being held in Orillia. We will hike about 2 hr in Scout Valley. Monday, September 19 Meet at Willow Court at 1:30pm. Hike the Tree Museum Trail near Gravenhurst and Contact: Isobel 705-325- 6578 view contemporary sculptures along the trail (4.4km). This will be followed by another short hike in the area.

Saturday, November 5 Bring a lunch. Meet at 9am at the Crown Hill Highway Hike on the Missy Lake Trail in Algonquin Park. This Car Park (junction Hwy 11 and 93) to carpool. is an 11.5 km loop of varied terrain at km 15.4 on Contact: Wayne 705-835-7018 or June 705-721-0621 Hwy 60. Bring lunch, a snack and water; boots are recommended. Meet at Orillia Square Mall in front of Sunday, September 25 the empty Target store at 8am. Note change of Hike on the Ganaraska Trail from the Sugarbush meeting place. Contact: Melina 705-329- 2014 Subdivision to Oro-Medonte Line 8. At 1:30 pm meet at the parking lot on Line 8, just north of the Old Barrie

Saturday, November 12 Rd. for a car shuttle. Contact: Noel 705-527-0620 or Hike in the Ganaraska Wilderness Section for 4–4.5 Sue 705-722-0395 hr. This will be a linear hike to Ragged Rapids on the Black River and return. This is one of the most scenic Monday, October 3 hikes in the Wilderness Section. Meet at Willow Hike in the Aspen Wildlife Centre near Rosseau plus Court at 8:30am. Contact: Bob 705-835- 6470 another short hike in the area. Meet at 9am at the Crown Hill Highway Car Park (junction Hwy 11 and

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 We use the following ratings for level of difficulty Hike in the Tiffin Conservation Area. There is a fee. (terrain) of our hikes: To carpool meet at 1pm at the Crown Hill Car Park (junction Hwy 11 and 93) or meet at 1:30pm at the EASY – Well-defined trails and/or roads, gentle Tiffin parking lot near the road. inclines. Hiking boots not required, but trails may be Contact: Mary 705-725-6252 or Holly 705-835-7018 wet. MODERATE – Generally on trails and/or roads; may Monday, October 24 be hilly with some rough spots or obstacles. Boots are Hike the Bruce Trail Mission Road Side Trail loop in recommended. the Scenic Caves area, about 7km. At 9am meet at MODERATE PLUS – Generally on trails; rough terrain Dalston United Church to carpool, bring a lunch. and/or steep sections and/or long climbs and Contact: Bob 705-728-8985 or Noel 705-527-0620 descents. Boots are highly recommended.

Sunday, October 30 Introduction of “Ambler Hikes” Hike in Copeland Forest in the Ducks Unlimited Pond Ambler hikes are designed to accommodate hikers area. At 1:30pm meet at the first parking lot on who prefer and/or need a more leisurely pace. These Ingram Rd (third line). Contact: Bob 705-728-8985 or hikes are 5 km or less on easy terrain and take no Mary 705-725-6252 longer than 1.5 hours. This allows time to stop and observe nature along the trails and roadways. Monday, November 7

Hike in the Conservation Area. At 9am Saturday, September 3 10 km meet at the Crown Hill Highway Car Park (junction Bewdley Area East. Leaving from Home Hardware Hwy 11 and 93) to carpool. Bring a lunch. parking lot, Road, Port Hope at 9:30am or Contact: Christine 705-733-3825 or Sue 705-722-0395 from the Bewdley overflow parking lot on the west side of Rice Lake Drive at Cavan Road (approx.. 0.6 km Sunday, November 13 east of Rhino’s or 0.8 km north of Cty Rd. 9) at Hike in Scout Valley near Orillia. At 1:30pm meet at 9:50am. Bring a lunch and a drink. the Scout Valley parking lot on Old Barrie Rd, just Contact: Phil Mabey 905-377-0485 west of Hwy 11. Contact: Mary 705-725-6252 or Lois 705-728-8985 Sunday, September 4 6 km Canton area. Leaving from Home Hardware parking Monday, November 21 lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at 10am. Bring a snack Hike on the Bruce Trail in the Loree Forest just west and a drink. Contact: Tim Hay 905-885-2203 of Collingwood, bring a lunch. At 9am meet at Dalston

United Church to carpool. Contact: Bob 705-728-8985 Wednesday, September 7 13.5 km or Sue 705-722-0395 hike from Thickson Woods to Whitby Harbour and back. Leaving from Home Hardware Sunday, November 27 parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at 9:30am. Bring Hike in a Simcoe County Forest in the Midhurst area. a lunch and a drink. At 1:30pm meet in the parking lot of the Simcoe Contact: John Kurowski 905-885-8776. County Administration Building, # 1110 Hwy 26.

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 in the parking lot of the Sylvan Glen Conservation Mystery hike, snowshoe or ski. Area on Sylvan Glen Road, 1 km north of Dale Contact: Bob 705-728-8985 or Christine 705-733-3825 Rd/Hwy 74 in the Municipality of Port Hope. Bring a snack and a drink. Monday, December 12 Contact: Stan Muldoon 905-885-9310 Ski, snowshoe or hike plus POT LUCK supper.

Meet at the Marshall’s, 2407 Oro-Medonte Line 3 N, at Saturday, September 10 6 km 4pm to ski, snowshoe or hike; potluck at 5:30pm Geranium Lanes, west Port Hope. Leaving from followed by music and fun. Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope Contact: Bob or Lois 705-728-8985 at 10am. Bring a snack and a drink. Contact: John LeBlanc 905-885-5214

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PINE RIDGE FALL HIKES 2016 (cont’d) PINE RIDGE FALL HIKES 2016 (cont’d)

Sunday, September 11 16 km Sunday, September 25 6.5 km Back Roads of Cramahe Township. Visit the Red Back Roads of Grafton. Leaving from Home Cloud Cemetery. Leaving from Home Harware parking Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at 9:30am. or from the 9:30am or from the Hwy 45/401 commuter parking lot Hwy. 45/401 commuter parking lot at 9:45am. Bring a at 9:45am. Bring a snack and a drink. lunch and a drink. Contact: George Atto 905-377-8363 Contact: Elke Williams 905-269-5245 Wednesday, September 28 10 km Monday, September 12 - Wednesday September 14 Osaca area. Leaving from Home Hardware parking FALL HIKING TRIP in Prince Edward County. Three lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope, at 9:30am. Bring a lunch days of hikes with accommodation at Isaiah Tubbs and a drink. Contact: Jim Edwards 905-985-7839 Resort for two nights. For further details contact Ron Baylis 905-372-6101 or at [email protected] Saturday, October 1 10 km Wednesday, September 14, 12.5 km The Percy Portage Hike. Beginning at the new Dragonfly, Elderberry & Universal Trails in the historic plaque at Cty Rd. 45 & Richardson Rd. (south Northumberland Forest. Leaving from Home of Hastings), the hike is over a combination of roads Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at and private property trails. Parts of the route follow 9:30am. or from the Northumberland Forest parking lot what is believed to have been part of the Percy off Beagle Club Road, approx. 10 km north of Cobourg Portage. EARLY START Leaving from Home on Cty. Rd. 45, at 10am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at Contact: Mary Brinklow 905-372-6298 9:15am or from the Hwy 45/401 commuter parking lot at 9:30am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Saturday, September 17 12 km Contact: Maria Siemiaszko 905-396-4540 HaldimandTownship (Creighton’s Hill). Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Sunday, October 2 10 km Hope at 9:30am or from the intersection of Hwy 2 and Wicklow Beach – Lakeport. Out and back on road. Shelter Valley Rd. at 9:50am. Bring a lunch and a Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto drink. Contact: Rita Zeran 905-885-2874 Road, Port Hope at 9:30am or from the Wicklow Beach boat launch parking lot at 10am. Bring a lunch Sunday, September 18 8 km and a drink. Contact: Phil Mabey 905-377-0485 Walker Road & Oak Ridges Trail. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope Wednesday, October 5 12.5 km at 9:30am. Bring a snack and a drink. Perrytown Circuit. Leaving from Home Hardware Contact: John LeBlanc 905-885-5214 parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at 9:30am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Wednesday, September 21 12 km Contact: David Beevis 905-885-7151 Northumberland Forest Trails. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at Saturday, October 8 12 km 9:30am or from the Woodland Trails Parking lot (east Ganaraska Trail and unmaintained roads between side of Hwy 45 at north end of the forest) at 10am. 4th and 7th Lines of Hope Township. Leaving from Bring a lunch and a drink. Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope Contact: Jan Ethier 905-885-9310 at 9:30am. Bring water; lunch provided by Bruce at his or Jane Bainton 905-373-9251 home. Contact: Bruce Williamson 905-753-2602

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 16 km Sunday, October 23 8 km East Duffin Creek Headwaters. EARLY START. The Rolling hills of the Leckey Property. Leaving Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Rd., Port Road, Port Hope at 9:00am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Hope at 9:30 a.m. or from the Hwy 45/401 commuter Contact: Bob Short 905-885-1420 parking lot at 9:45 a.m. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Maria Siemiaszko 905-396-4540 Wednesday, October 12 Ambler Hike Come for a leisurely 5 km walk mainly through Wednesday, October 26 12 km parkland and woodland in Cobourg. Meet at the Upland Vistas over the Cold Springs Hills. Leaving Scotiabank entrance of the Northumberland Mall at from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port 9:30am. Bring a snack and a drink. Hope at 9:30am or from the bottom of Taylor’s Road, Contact: Ron Baylis 905-372-6101 Camborne (0.5 km west of Hwy 18, along Kennedy Road). Bring a lunch and a drink. Saturday, October 15, MODERATE> 12 km Contact: Colin Banfield 905-372-7120 Orono Crown Forest Lands. EARLY START. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Saturday, October 29 8 km Road, Port Hope at 9:15am or from the parking lot Canton to Port Hope via rural trails and roads. west side of Ochonski Road at west end of Station Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Orono at 10am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Road, Port Hope at 9:30am. Bring a snack and a Contact: Michelle Vibert 905-579-3925 drink. Contact: Tim Hay 905-885-2203

Sunday, October 16 12 km Sunday, October 30 5.5 km Rural Roads and Trails west of Sylvan Glen. Port Britain area (the red barn). Flat rural road Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto rectangle. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Road, Port Hope at 9:30am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Toronto Road, Port Hope at 10am. Bring a snack and Contact: John Kurowski 905-885-8776 a drink. Contact: John LeBlanc 905-885-5214

October 17 – 21 Wednesday, November 2 14 km Frontenac Park Hiking Trip. It’s a magnificent time of Eddystone loop with frying pan extension. Leaving year to enjoy the fall colours in Frontenac Park. There from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port is a wide variety of trails from Challenging to Easy. Hope at 9:30am or from the Hwy 45/401 commuter During our five days of hiking the brave-of-heart will parking lot at 9:45am. Bring a lunch and a drink. consider completing the Frontenac Challenge of Contact: Jim Edwards 905-885-7839. approximately 110 km over 11 trails. Others will be more comfortable with the Frontenac Trek comprised Saturday, November 5 16 km of six trails and 60-70 km. Or choose a combination St. Anne’s West Loop. Rural road hike. Leaving from both. Accommodation is available at the Snug from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Harbour Resort on nearby Desert Lake. Hope at 9:30am or from the Hwy 45/401 commuter Contacts: Jim Edwards 905-885-9310 parking lot at 9:45am. Bring a lunch and a drink. or Stan Muldoon 905-885-9310 for details Contact: Rita Zeran 905-885-2874

Wednesday, October 19 12 km Sunday, November 6 6 km Roads and Trails in the West Northumberland Jamieson Road area, hilly rural rectangle. Leaving Forest area. Leaving from Home Hardware parking from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at 9:30am or from the Hope at 9:30am. Bring a snack and a drink. Hwy 45/401 commuter parking lot at 9:45am. Bring a Contact: David Beevis 905-885-7151 lunch and a drink. Contact: David Beevis 905-885-7151 Wednesday, November 9 12 km Garden Hill area. Leaving from Home Hardware Saturday, October 22 11 km parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at 9:30am. Bring Baltimore Community Centre Rd. Country roads a lunch and a drink. east of Baltimore. Leaving from Home Hardware Contact: Paul Archambault 905-885-7139 parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at 9:30am or from the Hwy 45/401 commuter parking lot at 9:45am Bring a lunch and a drink. Exercising ... the way to better cardiac health Contact: Phil Mabey 905-377-0485

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PINE RIDGE FALL HIKES 2016 (cont’d) PINE RIDGE FALL HIKES 2016 (cont’d)

Saturday, November 12 8 km Saturday, November 26 12 km Northumberland Forest (Blue & Red Trails). View the two lakes. Leaving from Home Hardware Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at 9:30am. Bring Road, Port Hope at 9:30am or from the Forest parking a lunch and a drink. lot off Beagle Club Rd. (approx. 10 km north of Contact: Rita Zeran 905-885-2874 Cobourg) at 10am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Elke Williams 905-269-5245 Sunday, November 27 14 km Rural roads southeast of Cold Springs. Leaving Sunday, November 13 12 km from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Bomanton area, overlooking Rice Lake, passing the Hope at 9:30am or from the Cold Springs Memorial Primrose Donkey Sanctuary. Leaving from Home Hall parking lot (west side of Hwy 18) at 9:50am. Bring Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at a lunch and a drink. 9:30am or from the Hwy 45/401 commuter parking lot Contact: Colin Banfield 905-372-7120 at 9:45am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Stan Muldoon 905-885-9310 Wednesday, November 30 8 km Corbett’s Dam Fish Ladder. Ganaraska Trail from Wednesday, November 16 8 km Corbett’s Dam & Fish Ladder to Sylvan Glen th Sylvan Glen to 6 Line & return. Leaving from Conservation Area & return. Leaving from parking lot Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at Cavan St. and Choate Road at 10am. Bring a at 9:30am. Bring a snack and a drink. snack and a drink. Contacts: Jane Bainton 905-373-9251 Contact: Phil Mabey 905-377-0485 or Jan Ethier 905-885-9310 Wednesday, November 30 Ambler Hike Wednesday, November 16 Ambler Hike Waterfront Trail in Port Hope. Meet at 9:30am in the Easy trails in the Northumberland Forest. Meet at parking lot behind Port Hope Town Hall. 9:30am in the parking lot off Beagle Club Rd., 1 km Contact: John Kurowski 905-885-8776 west of Hwy 45 (approx.10 km north of Cobourg). Bring a snack and a drink. Saturday, December 3 Contact: Stan Muldoon 905-885-9310 Annual General Meeting and Pot Luck at the Ruth Clarke Activity Centre, Mill St. South, Port Hope. Saturday, November 19 9 km Preceded by a short (4 km) easy local hike starting at Port Darlington. Hike will include part of the 9:30am from the Ruth Clarke Activity Centre. Waterfront Trails, some roads and some laneways. Contact: Stan Muldoon 905-885-9310 Additional information forthcoming. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope December 10, 10-14 km at 9:30am. Bring a lunch and a drink. JOINT HIKE WITH KAWARTHA CLUB (Kawartha Contact: Jim Osborne 905-436-2499 leader). Peterborough Wilderness. Hike natural areas of Peterborough’s north end, mainly along the Sunday, November 20 8 km Trent Canal. Hilly with mud and snow possible. Indoor Bewdley area East (incl. Rice Lake Conservation lunch in a small café at Trent University. Bring a lunch area). Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, and water. EARLY START. Leaving from the Home Toronto Road, Port Hope at 9:30am or from the Hardware parking lot, Toronto Rd., Port Hope at Bewdley overflow parking lot on the west side of Rice 9:15am, or from Auburn and Parkhill Sts., Lake Drive (approx. 0.6 km west of Rhino’s or 0.8 km Peterborough at 10am. north of Cty. Rd. 9) at 9:50am. Bring a lunch and a Contact: Tony Tasch (Kawartha Club) 705-755-0815 drink. Contact: Paul Archambault 905-885-7139 December 26, Wednesday, November 23 10.5 km Boxing Day short town hike. A short local hike in Alderville area. Leaving from Home Hardware Port Hope, followed by a visit to a local pub parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at 9:30am or (subject to confirmation). from the Hwy 45/401 commuter parking lot at 9:45am. Contact: to be confirmed at later date Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Bob Short 905-885-1420 Ganaraska Hiking Trail:

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WILDERNESS FALL HIKES 2016 Comfortable Hiking Holidays Saturday, September 10 - Toll free 1 (866) 449-1908 Montgomery Creek Loop - Approximately 12 km [email protected] www.letshike.com Meet at Victoria Bridge at 9am. Contact: David at [email protected] to let him know that you will be participating. Saturday, October 1 Annual Fall Hike - Moore Falls to Devil's Lake - Approx 19 km. Meet at Devil's Lake parking lot at OPEN HOUSE

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.

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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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