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President’s Report by David Royston Total costs of the acquisition are about $570,000 of which they are looking to raise about $125,000 from This President’s Report will be a bit of a catch-all. At the public. The Conservancy has asked for the the spring Board meeting, Bill Zeran was confirmed as support of the GHTA in several ways including access Secretary-Treasurer. Bill has enthusiastically taken on to GHTA websites to promote the fundraising his new duties and has been a pleasure to work with. campaign as well as a donation from the GHTA. The One of the tasks Bill is currently undertaking is a acquisition offers many consequential benefits to the search for an auditor. The legislation that governs how GHTA including a significant expansion of the Ragged the GHTA must do things requires that an auditor be Rapids loop of the Wilderness section and, in time, appointed at each Annual General Meeting and this possibly an access point from the Black River Road. item will be on the agenda for that meeting. Another As this article is being written, members of the GHTA item passed at the spring Board meeting was the Board are having an online discussion as to the establishment of strict financial procedures to help Conservancy’s requests. I’m pleased to report that so protect against the unfortunate situation that occurred far, there has been excellent support for the earlier this year. I’m happy to report that Bill has Conservancy’s request. If you are inclined to make a welcomed and embraced those procedures. personal donation, the information will hopefully be up on the GHTA website before you read this. On a sad note, I’m sorry to report that Rita Zeran has stepped down as Newsletter editor. A huge “thank- I would be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge a recent you” to Rita for all her hard work over the past several article in Explore magazine. In the article, the years. crossover hike of the Wilderness section from Devil’s Lake to Moore Falls was listed as one of Ontario’s 25 In the same vein, please welcome Christine Maloney best hikes! As many may be aware, most of the Wood who has taken over as Newsletter editor. Wilderness section lies within the Queen Elizabeth II Christine and her husband are members of the Pine Wildlands Provincial Park. Parks Ontario has been Ridge club. They are recent arrivals from Victoria who extremely supportive including making available Jr. have chosen to retire in the Coburg area. Welcome Rangers to assist with that never ending task of trail Christine! maintenance. Most of the remainder of the
Wilderness section is located on private lands owned The mandate of the GHTA is threefold; to establish by very supportive landowners. I’m pleased to report and maintain a public hiking trail from Port Hope to the that in addition to the Couchiching Conservancy’s Bruce Trail, to promote similar trails and to promote initiative, we are looking at significant trail expansions the conservation and appreciation of nature. The including the possible creation of an access point from GHTA continues to work hard at fulfilling that the south (County Road No. 45). For those who find mandate. the drive into Victoria Bridge a bit bumpy or wet, this I had the pleasure of attending the dedication of a might be a good alternative. portion of the Ganaraska trail in Port Hope as the Pat Also, we are looking at creating some new Lawson/Jack Goering Memorial trail. As many may experiences for hikers. Within the QE II Provincial recall, Pat and Jack were the founders of the Park is a fishing lodge on Crooked Lake. We have Ganaraska trail. The event was well attended with been told that there is an old trail from the lodge speeches from several people including the Mayor of northward that connected with the Ganaraska trail. We Port Hope. The municipality graciously agreed to will be exploring that old trail with a view towards cover the costs of some very attractive signage. opening it up again so that hikers could hike in from Congratulations to Stan Muldoon and the Pine Ridge Devil’s Lake, spend a few days appreciating the park hiking club for a very successful event! in relative comfort and then hike out again. Recently, the Couchiching Conservancy announced Finally, please don’t forget about 2018 being the 50th that it had entered into an agreement to purchase over anniversary of the opening of the Ganaraska trail. The 700 acres of privately owned land on the Black River 50th anniversary committee is hard at work preparing just west of Victoria Bridge. They are organizing a for those celebrations. Stay tuned. fundraising campaign to assist with the purchase. Cheers, David
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President: David Royston Past President: Bob Bowles The Ganaraska News (705) 645-2573 (705) 325-3149 Is published three times a year for the members of [email protected] [email protected] the Ganaraska Trail Association Inc. and the generous land-owners who permit the trail on their Vice President: Secretary/Treasurer: Bill Zeran (905) 885-2874 land. 110 Trefusis Street Port Hope, ON L1A 4J3 Please send your news, stories, poems and photos
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Web Addresses: GHTA Hike Ontario Rep: Frieda Baldwin (705) 245-1005 www.ganaraska-hiking-trail.org
Landowners Relations: Vacant e-mail: [email protected]
GHTA Nature Canada Rep: Irene Bell (705) 352-1060 Deadlines for Issues: [email protected] Winter issue: November 15 (for hikes starting January 1)
GHTA Trail Director: Vacant Spring issue: February 15 (for hikes starting April 1) Fall issue: June 15 (for hikes starting August 1)
QE II Wildland Prov. Park Rep: David Royston (705) 645-2573 The GHTA welcomes all donations. [email protected] Tax receipts for donations will be issued on Newsletter Editor: Christine Maloney Wood (289) 252-0760 request. [email protected] Charitable registration #13450 4075 RR0001 CANADA PUBLICATION MAIL AGREEMENT Website: Rob Smith (705) 812-7906 #40031549
Ganaraska Hiking Trail Association Inc. Public Relations Director-Bob Bowles (705) 325-3149 Box 693, Orillia, ON L3V 6K7 [email protected]
Club Presidents: In This Issue Barrie Oro-Medonte Mission Statement…...……………………...... ……page 3 Bob Murrell (705) 456-3163 Christine Cornu (705) 733-3825 [email protected] [email protected] Club News ...... pages 3 to 6 AGM and Fall Directors Meeting ...... page 6 Kawartha Pine Ridge Fall 2017 Hikes and Events ...... pages 7 to 19 Tony Tasch (705) 755-0815 Stan Muldoon (905) 885-9310 2018 Membership renewal form………………………..insert... [email protected] [email protected]
Mad River Wasaga Beach (vacant) Shirl McArthur (705) 429-7747 [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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and moved to better locations. The work Our Mission Statement continues in 2017. a. To protect the conservation and appreciation of nature; b. To establish and maintain a hiking trail for public use from the said Town of Port Hope to the Bruce Trail near Collingwood, and c. To promote similar trails in other areas as may be determined.
Not all who wander are lost. PHOTO: Minesing Crew
~J.R.R.Tolkien The GHTA website Home Page now has a Calendar of events for most of the Clubs. The Barrie and Wilderness Sections' Spring Hikes are currently up-to-date and the other Clubs' latest offerings will be listed there as we receive them. BARRIE The Calendar will be updated with new additions The spring 2017 Hiking Season was well and corrections. Check it out: http://ganaraska- attended. Our members continue with Thursday hiking-trail.org/ hikes in addition to the Sunday hikes as detailed herein. All of our Thursday hiking or snowshoeing Note on Calendar Use: events are joint ventures with the Orillia Club. The Default view is Monthly, I prefer the Agenda Barrie Club coordinates the hiking and Orillia view (choose in top right corner of Calendar). coordinates the snowshoeing. Just click on any event for the full details and even a map where provided.
Bob Murrell
KAWARTHA
This is my final president’s note to the GHTA newsletter as our new president will be in effect by the time the fall newsletter is published. We had some great hikes through the spring and some of us started hiking the Oak Ridges Trails, starting in Warkworth, throughout the summer. PHOTO: Pot Luck Hike
The Minesing Swamp section of our trail between During a spring hike this year we were blessed Pinegrove Road and County Road 90 received with seeing a beautiful Great Grey Owl. We were some badly needed maintenance in the early to able to get very close to it, and this magnificent late fall. Brush and weeds were cut, blazes were bird was quite content to stay around while we improved and some of the stiles were repaired took photos (see photo next page).
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KAWARTHA (cont’d) Despite rain, cold and bugs we trekked through beautiful areas with varied terrain on our Saturday hikes. Spring was unfolding around us and the wildflower displays were a treat!
Paul has a strong following for his shorter Tuesday hikes. He draws on his very thorough knowledge of the local area to plan new and interesting hikes.
Our collaboration with Barrie for Thursday events continues to be successful. Jeff's spring hikes have been well attended. They are replaced mid- June with Isabelle's biking excursions, which are scheduled throughout the summer.
We are always happy to welcome members from other clubs on our hikes—and, of course, we PHOTO: Great Grey Owl welcome new members. Hope to see you on the trails! At the spring Ganaraska Hiking Trails Association meeting in Orillia the Board of Wendy Kirk Directors voted to pay $5.00/paid member as of January 1, 2018 back to the sections of the club. So please make sure to pay your club membership in December so we can have some funds to help offset operating costs such as rental of a larger meeting room, printing costs, hostess gifts, among other things.
I would like to thank our Kawartha executive for working hard and effectively throughout my term as president, it has been a rewarding and enjoyable experience. Good luck to the new executive. Barb Rimmer
To find a copy of our schedule, lots of photos, the waiver form and the membership form go to: https://sites.google.com/thekawarthahikingclub/ PHOTO: Torrance Barrens hike
ORILLIA ORO-MEDONTE Spring means “trail maintenance” and a crew of
Orillia club members have been diligently The Oro-Medonte Club started off the spring “blazing”, pruning and clearing our section of the session with their annual meeting and pot luck Ganaraska. We also participated again in Orillia's supper. Once again we had good attendance, “Pitch In” program, helping to remove litter from delicious food and a great guest speaker, Stan public areas in the city. Muldoon from the Port Hope Club, who gave us a
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ORO-MEDONTE (cont’d) attended the dedication ceremony on May 27 including Port Hope Mayor Bob Sanderson, talk about the 50-year history of the Ganaraska GHTA President David Royston and members of Trail. the Lawson and Goering families. It was particularly heartening to see so many former During our first outing we walked the Train and members of the Pine Ridge Hiking Club in River Trails in the Collingwood area stopping at attendance. Sunset Point to rest and eat our lunch. It was such a lovely day that we continued walking Pat and Jack were honoured for their tenacity in taking in the Labyrinth, Boardwalk and ensuring the development of the Ganaraska Trail Arboretum. and the GHTA as well as their many other contributions to the local and global community. Unfortunately because of the rainy spring a few A sign detailing Jack and Pat’s role as founders hikes had to be cancelled but the Loree Forest of the GHTA was unveiled at the ceremony. The was wonderful especially the beautiful view. The sign was donated by the Municipality of Port blue water on one side and the forest on the Hope and has been erected at the southern other made for a really spectacular hike. Of entrance to the “Pat/Jack Trail” on Barrett St. in course sunshine and lack of bugs helped too! Port Hope. If you're in our area, come and take a look. Our club does not meet in the summer months but we will start off the fall season going on a Twenty-six Pine Ridge members attended Sunday hike followed with corn and a weiner another successful Spring Hiking Getaway to roast. Autumn is the best time of all to hike. Our Collingwood under the leadership of Jim club has some great hikes coming up so please Osborne, Pam Callus, Jim and Christine Wood, feel free to join us anytime. Peggy and Tim Hay, John Kurowski, John Leblanc and Bob Short. Thanks to all the leaders Be happy … hike! and to all those who attended.
Christine Cornu, President Happy hiking!
Stan Muldoon, President
PHOTO: Lawson/Goering families unveil sign at the dedication ceremony
PHOTO: Oro-Medonte hikers
PINE RIDGE
A highlight for our Club this spring was the designation of a section of the Ganaraska Trail within urban Port Hope to GHTA founders Jack Goering and Patricia Lawson. About 80 people PHOTO: An appreciative crowd on hand
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WASAGA BEACH We continue to tend the garden at Beach 1. Thanks to all who showed up to rake, dig and We are so fortunate to have dedicated people clean up the winter debris. The following week organizing out many weekly hikes and bikes. we planted red and white flowers, the birthday Many thanks to all of them. colours. Flowers, coffee and donuts compliments of the town.
Twenty years ago, a group decided to form the Wasaga section of the Ganaraska Hiking trail. Most of the originals hikers met for a lunch and memories recently. For the sake of brevity, the first names were Joanne, Iris, Lois, Clair, Rolly and Harry, Shirley, Ursula, Maric, Roy, Brigitte and Horst, Harry and Renate, Ray and Inger. Hope I got them all correct. They must be really pleased to see their efforts continuing.
Gloria Thompson PHOTO: Nordic Centre Hike
Bill Crawford's annual tree sale, at Blueberry Trail in May, was sold out by 10:30. There has never been such a successful sale.
Bill and a large crew of assistants participated in the town SNOWMANIA weekend, assisting the public in donning simple snowshoes. And Bertram’s hot cider over the fire was appreciated. In March, we had our annual, well attended chili and dessert event. There were over 20 pots of different varieties of chili, hot and tasty after a snow hike. PHOTO: Wasaga Section founders lunch
Annual General Meeting and Fall Directors’ Meeting Saturday, October 28, 2017 9:30 a.m. Regent United Church 175 Oxford Street, Orillia
Please arrive at 9:00 a.m. and socialize with the members over coffee and donuts. PHOTO: Snowmania Day Directions: From Hwy. 11, turn onto Hwy. Roy Schoenberger organized the "adopt a road" cleanup in late May. It was sad seeing syringes 12 east, Gill Street, then right on Oxford. and spoons along the road. The black flies were Those coming via Hwy. 12, take Hwy. 12 extremely prolific and we had to flee to Timmy’s. west to Forest Avenue, turn right on Forest, then left on Oxford.
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FALL (August - December) 2017 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 Hiker's Code leader if the weather is at all questionable in case the outing has Respect private property been cancelled. Wear suitable footwear and clothing, and bring 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 Carry out all garbage participating in these events, or making use of the trail in any Walk around the edge of fields way, does so at their own risk. The Wilderness section should 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 When hiking on the trail on your own, keep dogs where you or your participants may be exposed to risks or on a leash near farms and where required by law accidental injury. Each area club can arrange how they want 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 Jeff Haglund at 705-726-7189 or John Sloan at 705-487-3861.
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: Meets at Zellers parking lot, Highway 93 in front of the Mountainview Mall. Contact hike leader for details or changes before the hike. For more club information contact Edda 705-427-3460 or Marc 705- 527-1967. Weekend outings vary depending on destination, our weekly e-mail service will also notify you of our activities.
Orillia Club: Usual meeting place is Willow Court Plaza, located at West Street South and Highway 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 please be sure the hike leader is aware you will be joining us 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 and Mondays usually starting at 1:30pm and lasting for about 2 hours. Most hikes are considered 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 at Blueberry Trails Nordic Centre at 9:15am every Wednesday. For further information on hikes contact the hike leader. We will send out emails on a change of hike or any other event the club is involved in. 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 2017 BARRIE FALL HIKES 2017 (cont’d) Most hikes on the Bruce Trail and Five Winds require Sunday, October 22nd < MODERATE > A 3 1/2 to 4hr a minimum driving time of one hour each way. These hike in Simcoe County Forest on the Ganaraska Trail. hikes are in general more demanding making ability Meet at parking lot off the 8th Line of Oro-Medonte just plus stout footwear important. Also, no matter which north Of Old Barrie Road on left side at 10:00 am.
hike or bike you go on please bring sufficient water, Contact: Jack Barnett at 705-797-0976 snacks/lunch - it can be a long day. OR
Sunday, October 22nd
OR Sunday, October 29th < MODERATE > A 4 hr. hike on Sunday, Sept 10th< EASY > Hike in the Fort Willow the Ganaraska Trail from Rugby Estates. With a few area for approx. 3 hours. Meet 10:00 am at Pinegrove steep hills. Meet at the parking area at the 11th Line of Rd & North Simcoe Rail Trail. (Map 22) km 42.8. Oro-Medonte just North of Old Barrie Road at 10:00 am. Contact: Brian Vink 705-728-5718 Contact: Rita Barnett at 705-797-0976
Sunday Sept 17th
Simcoe County Forest for 3 hours. Meet at the parking Sunday, November 19th < MODERATE > Hike for 4 area adjacent to highway 93 at the 30/31 Sideroad. Hike to 5 hours on The Bruce Trail in Mono Cliffs Provincial starts at 10:00 am Contact: Gertrude at 705-718-8718 Park. There are great views of the escarpment and we will hike by McCarston’s Lake, a kettle lake formed Wednesday, October 4th
hills. Leave from rear parking lot of Canadian Tire on Bayfield Street at 8;30 am. KAWARTHA FALL HIKES 2017 Contact: Dale Hannah 705-730-6879 OR Sunday, October 8th
Sunday,October 15th
area for 2 1/2 to 3 hrs followed by " Pot Luck Supper". Leaving from the Midhurst Community Hall at 11:30 am. When carpooling: Please contribute to gas costs. Hall will be open at about 2;30 pm. Don't forget food, Fees for parking and entry to parks and conservation plates, cutlery etc. areas are shared among the driver and passengers. Contact: Shirley Ummels at 705-722-0120 Please arrive 10 minutes prior to start time in order to
arrange the carpooling and get directions.
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KAWARTHA FALL HIKES 2017 (cont’d) KAWARTHA FALL HIKES 2017 (cont’d) and Zoo at 8:50am to carpool or at the Coon Lake Additional Information provincial parking lot at the east end of the Lake at Wednesday hikes are generally 1 ½ to 2 hours in 9:20am. Bring lunch and water. length. If necessary call the contact for hike details at Contact: Tony 705-755-0815 least 1 day prior. The back-up contacts: Wednesday Hikes: Ken 705-745-9043 Wednesday, September 27 (MODERATE) 7 km Weekend/Thursday Hikes: Tony 705-755-0815 Millbrook Trails. Meet at the Crawford Drive Carpool at 9:30am or the trail head in Millbrook at 10am. Please check: The start times of all hikes as there is Walk the trails south of the village. Hiking poles would some variation. We also have some Thursday hikes in be an asset. addition to our Wednesday and Weekend hikes. Contact: Janice Brown 705-874-0194
Saturday, September 9 (CHALLENGING) 11km Saturday, September 30 (EASY or MODERATE) Algonquin Park, Mizzy Lake Trail and possibly the Trail Maintenance north of Burnt River. Details of the Lookout Trail. 9:30am. Hike two of Algonquin’s best day will be sent out in September. trails. Meet at Riverview Park and Zoo at 6:45am or at Contact: Rob Pope 705-653-0058 the Mizzy Lake trailhead at 9:30am. Bring lunch and lots of water. Wednesday, October 4 (EASY) 6km Contact: Regina 705-745-6833 Hike the North End. Meet at Riverview Park and Zoo at 10am. Hike the zoo and Parkway trail. Wednesday, September 13 (EASY) 7km Contact: Richard 705-750-1040 Little Lake Circuit. Meet at 10am at the Roger’s Cove Parking Lot. Walk the trails around the lake. Thursday, October 5 (MODERATE+) 12km Contact: Ken Johnston 705-745- 9043 Frost Centre-Haliburton. 10am. Hike a combination of marked trails from the former Frost Centre along lake Saturday, September 16 (MODERATE) shorelines and ridge tops to Shelburne Lake and a Orono Crown Lands. New route & parking. 10am. waterfall. The hike will be led by Don and his friend Meet at Crawford Dr. Carpool at 9:15am or at the Wally. Meet at Riverview Park and Zoo at 8:15 am to parking lot of Orono Park at 120 Princess St. at 10am. carpool or in the Frost Centre parking lot at 10am. Hike through the woods winding our way along the Bring lunch and drinks. creek to Orono. We will stop at the Dutch Bakery for Contact: Don 705-741-4493 coffee or lunch. Contact: Linda 705-748-2274 October 8, 9 and 10 Thanksgiving Weekend. No hike scheduled. Wednesday, September 20 (MODERATE) 6km Harold Town Conservation Area. Meet at 10am at the Wednesday, October 11 (MODERATE) 6-7km Harold Town Parking Lot. Walk the many trails Kawartha Heights Area. Meet at the Plaza at through the conservation area. Hiking poles would be Kawartha Height Blvd. off Lansdowne St. at 10am. an asset. Walk the pathways, hills and trails through Kawartha Contact: Janice Brown 705-874-0194 Heights. Contact: Heather & Mark Roper 705 873-2333 Thursday, September 21 (EASY/MODERATE) 9km Egan Chutes and Eagles Nest. 10am. Hike a bush Saturday, October 14 (MODERATE +) 12-14km road along the York River to three waterfalls. Then Ferris Provincial Park. 10am. Hike the Park with some drive back to Bancroft to see a terrific view at the good hills to climb. Meet at the Keene Rd. Carpool at Eagle’s Nest lookout. Meet at Riverview Park and Zoo 9:15am or at the south end of Saskatoon Ave., at 8:30am to carpool or in the Egan Chutes parking Campbellford at 10am. Hike will include some park area at 10am. Bring lunch and drinks. trails, part of TCT and some campground roads and Contact: Rob I 705-639-2206 possibly a walk through part of Campbellford. Bring lunch and water. Poles are recommended. Sunday, September 24 (MODERATE) Approx. 12km Contact: Richard 705-750-1040 Kawartha Highlands–Lake. 9:30am. Hike from the Coon Lake portage on trails visiting Little Turtle, Wednesday, October 18 No Scheduled Hike today Adams, Shark and Sawmill Lakes as well as a trapper’s cabin and hunt camp. The terrain is rocky in Thursday, October 19 (MODERATE) 10-14km. places. The pace will be slow to allow hikers to enjoy Fleetwood Conservation Area and forest roads. the scenic beauty of the area. Meet at Riverview Park 10am. Hike on quiet hilly trails to a viewing platform for
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KAWARTHA FALL HIKES 2017 (cont’d) KAWARTHA FALL HIKES 2017 (cont’d) lunch. Meet at Crawford Dr. Carpool at 9:30am or at is on unopened Wilson Line. Short stops for snacks the start of the hike at the east end of Solanum Way and drink. I do not plan to pre-walk this hike. off County Rd 32 (Porter Rd) southwest of Bethany at Contact: Don 705-741-4493 10am. Roadside parking. Bring lunch and water. Contact: Janice 705-743-4868 Wednesday, November 15 (EASY) 8km James Stevenson Park. Meet at 347 Burnham Rd. at Sunday, October 22 10am (EASY) 12km 10am. Walking on the Rotary Trail through quiet Eel’s Creek. 10am. Hike along the bank of Eel’s neighborhoods. Creek from Haultain, past High Falls to parking lot on Contact: Eveline Stout 705 874-8028 Northey’s Bay Rd. Meet at Riverview Park and Zoo at 9:15am to carpool or in a provincial parking area Thursday, November 16 (MODERATE) 14km where Eel’s Creek crosses Northey’s Bay Road at Preneveau to Morrison Rd. 10am. Hike along a rail 10am to shuttle to start of hike. Bring a lunch. trail. Nice and flat! Before we cross the Crowe River Contact: Ross 705-745-6586 in a very scenic spot we will hike a short loop along the Crowe in Callaghan’s Rapids CA . Meet at Wednesday, October 25 (EASY) 6 km Burnham Carpool Lot at 9:20am or at the parking lot Riverview Zoo and University Heights. Meet at the on County Rd #50, 300 metres south of Hwy#7 at Riverview Zoo at 10am. Walk along the river and 10am. Bring lunch and drinks. through University Heights. Contact: Rob I 705-639-2206 Contact: Esthel Locke 705 755-1094 Saturday, November 18 (MODERATE) 15km Sunday, October 29 (MODERATE) 12km Gore’s Landing to Bewdley. 10am. Joint hike with Pine Bowmanton Area, overlooking Rice Lake, passing Ridge following trails, road allowances and quiet rural Primrose Donkey Sanctuary. 10am. This is a joint roads. Meet at Crawford Carpool Lot at 9:30am or in hike with Pine Ridge led by Stan Muldoon. Meet at Bewdley at 10am in the overflow parking lot on Rice Crawford Carpool lot at 9:30am or at Beagle Club and Lake Drive N. where it meets Cavan Rd., 0.6 km west Bowmanton Rds. at 10am. Bring lunch and a drink. of Rhino’s. There will be a car shuttle to the start of Contact: Rose 705-639-2421 the hike. Bring lunch and drinks. Contact: Rose 705-639-2431 Wednesday, November 1 (EASY) 6-7km Lakefield Area. Meet behind the Lakefield Arena. Walk Wednesday, November 22 (MODERATE) 5-6km trails and roadsides of the town. Harold Town Conservation Area. Meet at Harold Contact: Ann Bell 705-745-5032 Town’s Parking Lot at 10am. Walk the many trails through the conservation area. Hiking poles would be Saturday, November 4 (MODERATE) an asset. Peterborough Crown Game Preserve. Hike a new Contact: Linda Piper 705 778-7842 route in a safe environment. All hunting is prohibited, so a safe place to wander during deer season. Details Saturday, November 25 (MODERATE) 8-16km of the day will be sent out in October. Long Sault Conservation Area. 9:30am. Hike a series Leader: Barry 705-743-8163 of loop trails in the mature forests, meadows and wetlands of the Oak Ridges Moraine. We will hike the Wednesday, November 8 (MODERATE) 7-8km western loops, 8km, break for lunch at the parking lot Ballyduff Trails. 10am. Meet at Crawford Dr. Carpool (dropout point), then hike an eastern loop (4km or lot at 9:20am or 851 Ballyduff Rd., Pontypool at 10am. 8km). Bring lunch and water. Meet at Crawford Dr. Explore 6 to 8kms of trails on private land under carpool at 9am or at Long Sault at 9:30am. Pay agreement with Kawartha Land Trust. parking is $5.00, bring change. Contact: Richard 705-750-1040 Contact: Regina 705-745-6833
Saturday, November 11 (MODERATE) 13km Wednesday, November 29 (MODERATE) 5 km Mt. Pleasant Area. 10:15am. Pace of 6000-7000 steps Dance Nature Sanctuary. Meer at 2027 Preston Rd. per hour. Meet at Crawford carpool lot at 9:40am or between Selwyn and Young’s Point at 10am. Walk the at the junction of Bland Line and Shields Dr. at trails through the sanctuary. Hiking poles would be an 10:00am. Hike to begin at 10:15am. As the majority asset. of this hike is on county roads for safety, we will walk Contact: Barb Rimmer 705-760-1974 or on the left side facing traffic. The remainder of the hike [email protected]
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KAWARTHA FALL HIKES 2017 (cont’d) MIDLAND FALL HIKES 2017 (cont’d) Saturday, December 2 (EASY/MODERATE) 9 km Saturday August 5 – Monday August 7 Stony Lake Trails. Hike the new trail system on the Civic Holiday north side of Stony Lake. Meet at 9:15am at Cape Croker Camping Riverview Park and Zoo to Carpool or at 10am in the Contact: Kim for details 705-828-2033 trail parking lot at 105 Reid Rd. Bring a snack and liquids. Lunch at Viamede Resort, Honey’s Diner or Sunday August 6th home? Contact: Eveline 705-743-2160 1pm Afternoon Hike and Swim at Cedar Point Contact: Franziska 705-533-2699 Wednesday, December 6 (EASY) 6km Trails of the Peterborough Golf & Country Club. Meet Saturday August 12 at the Peterborough Golf & Country on Armour Rd. at Sawlog Bay Hike/Swim/Bonfire - 2:00 pm 10am. Walk the pathways and trails. Bonfire – bring weenies, chair, drinks Contact: Ann & Murray Keys 705 743-8704 Contact: Deb 705-549-1717
Sunday, December 10 (MODERATE) 10km Sunday August 20 Durham East Cross Forest Conservation Area. 10am. Canoe Day – 10:00 am This conservation area protects a sensitive part of the Destination to be decided Oak Ridges Moraine and has a diverse ecology. Meet Contact: Terry O’Rourke 705-527-9132 at Crawford St. Carpool at 9:20am to drive to Durham East or in the large parking lot at 4560 Dewitt Rd. at Saturday August 26 10am. Bring lunch and water. Beach Hike/ Swim / Annual Corn Roast – 2:00 pm Contact: Nick 705-742-5994 Meet at Mountainview-Food Basic Parking Lot for Car Pooling. Christmas Lights Walk. Information to follow. If you have - Bring your Tiny Twp Parking Permits. Limited Parking Space! Bring weenies, chair, cutlery, plate, cup etc. MIDLAND FALL HIKES 2017 Corn will be provided – donations accepted. Contact: Gerolf 705-533-3547 Midland Hikers always meet at the Mountainview
Parking Lot, County Road 93, Midland across from Saturday September 2 – Tuesday September 5 Food Basic Store. During this period, weekday hikes Labour Day Weekdend will be on TUESDAYs, meeting time 10am. For these Finlayson Provincial Park Camping weekday hikes we do not list destinations, as they are Contact: Deb for details 705-549-1717 decided at random. These hikes are moderate and usually 2 hours long. Sunday September 3 Easy Hike in our area – 1:00 pm Weekend meeting times vary, depending on Destination to be decided destination. It is always recommended to contact Contact: Edda 705-245-1122 hike leader for details or changes before the hike, especially alternate meeting places. Our weekly Sunday September 10 emails will also notify you of our activities. For pot luck Five Winds Hike – 10:00 am get-togethers, please bring your own plate, cutlery, Contact: Kim 705-828-2033 beverage glass etc.
Sunday September 17 Recreational Biking Outings Caledon Provincial Park Hike – 9:15 am Mondays and Thursdays departure @ 10am weather Meet @ Food Basics Parking Lot or permitting. Location to be announced via email. 10:00 am in Barrie @ Applebees Parking Lot Contact Gord: 705-533-9949 Contact: Emilio 705-735-2583
Friday September 22 – Sunday September 24 Recreational Canoe/Kayak outings Haliburton Weekend Festival Weather permitting meet at 9:30 am. Wednesdays at Contact: Marc for details 705-527-1967 the Esso Station in Waubaushene on Hwy .12 (The
Moose) .Contact Terry – New Tel No. 705-527-9132 Sunday October 1st. Torrance Barrens Nature Reserve- Meet at 9am Contact: Susan 705-245-0789
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MIDLAND FALL HIKES 2017 (cont’d) ORILLIA FALL HIKES 2017 Saturday October 7 Our usual meeting place is Willow Court Plaza, Uthoff Trail Hike – Coldwater Area – 10am located at West St. South and Hwy 12 South. We Contact: Kim 705-828-2033 meet, car pool and leave cars at the far end beyond The Learning Centre. If you plan to be at one of the Sunday October 15 alternate meeting places, please be sure the hike Springwater Hike – 10:30 am leader is aware you will be joining us there. Hikes are Meet at Food Basics Parking lot OR held on Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. 11:00 am @ Springwater Administration Building Please read our listing for details. Contact: Emilio 705-735-2583 For more club information contact Isabelle Lloyd at 705-326-8082. Saturday October 21 Six Mile Provincial Park Hike – 10:00 am BE SURE TO WEAR BRIGHT COLOURS FOR ALL Contact: Frieda 705-245-1005 THE AUTUMN HIKES AS WE MAY BE IN HUNTING AREAS. Sunday October 29 Midland Ganaraska Trail Section Hike - 1:00pm EVERY TUESDAY Paul will lead a short (1.5–2 hr) Contact: Edda 705-245-1122 local hike. Contact Paul at 705-325-6001 for details.
EVERY THURSDAY The Barrie Club organizes a 4- Sunday November 5 hour hike, usually meeting at 10am. Contact Jeff at Mystery Hike – 1:00 pm 705-726-7189 to be included on his email list. Contact: Linda or Dennis 705-322-2612
Saturday, September 2
Contact: Deb 705-549-1717 Saturday, September 9
Sunday December 10 Saturday, September 16
Location to be determined Friday, Saturday, Sunday – September 22, 23, 24 Join us for a weekend of camping and hiking in Wednesday December 20 Awenda Provincial Park or just join us for the hike on Xmas Light Hike – 6:00 pm Saturday. Contact: Marion 705-327-5366. Contact: Marc 705-527-1967
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ORILLIA FALL HIKES 2017 (cont’d) ORO-MEDONTE FALL HIKES 2017 will be a long day. Meet at Willow Court at 8am or Please bring drinking water on all hikes. Good hiking Stayner Beer Store at 9am. Contact: Isabelle 705-326- shoes are recommended. 8082. For general information about the club contact Christine 705-733-3825 Saturday, October 7
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ORO-MEDONTE FALL HIKES 2017(cont’d) PINE RIDGE FALL HIKES 2017 (cont’d) carpool. Must contact Kim 705-721-0502 or Sue MODERATE PLUS – Generally on trails; rough terrain 705-722-0395 and/or steep sections and/or long climbs and descents. Boots are highly recommended. Sunday November 5 Moderate 5km CHALLENGING – Rough terrain; one or more of Hike in a Simcoe County Forest in the Midhurst area. extensive bushwhacking, steep sections, long climbs At 1:30 pm meet in the parking lot of the Simcoe and descents, beaver dams or other obstacles, or rock County Administration Building, # 1110 Hwy 26. Must scrambling. Boots essential; long pants and sleeves contact Christine 705-733-3825 or June 705-721- recommended. 0621 1. “Bring a snack” indicates that there will be a break Monday November 13 Easy 7 km of only 5 to 7 minutes for refreshments. “Bring a lunch” Hike the Wendat Trail around Kettle Lake in indicates a longer stop for refreshments. Awenda Provincial Park; bring a lunch. At 9:00 am meet at the Crown Hill Car Park to car pool. Must 2. Anyone choosing to leave a hike before the end contact Sue 705-722-0395 or Holly 705-835-7018 must be accompanied by another hiker.
Sunday November 19 Moderate 5.5km 3. No dogs are allowed on group hikes (service dogs Hike in the Ardagh Bluffs in Barrie; hilly terrain. Meet excepted) at 1:30 pm in the Holly Meadows Elementary School parking lot at 151 Mapleton Ave. Must contact AMBLER HIKES: Christine 705-733-3825 or Mary 705-725-6252 Ambler hikes are designed to accommodate hikers who prefer and/or need a more leisurely pace. These Monday November 27 Moderate 5 km hikes are between 3-10 km distance on generally easy Hike in Copeland Forest; some hills. At 1:30 pm terrain [some will include some easy hills] and of 1.0 to meet at Copeland P2 Parking Lot (just east of Line 4 3.0 hours duration. This allows time to stop and on Ingram Rd.) Must contact Bob 705-728-8985 or observe nature along the trails and roadways. June 705-721-0621 Saturday, September 2
Sunday December 3 Moderate Bewdley Area East. Leaving from Home Hardware Mystery hike, snowshoe or ski at 1:30 pm. parking lot, Toronto Rd., Port Hope at 9:30 a.m. or Must contact Wayne 705-835-7018 or from the Bewdley overflow parking lot on west side of Kim 705-721-0502 Rice Lake Drive at Cavan Rd. [approx. 0.6 km east of Rhino’s or 0.8 km north of Cty Rd. 9] at 9:50 a.m. Monday December 11 Easy Optional visit to Rhino’s for refreshments after the Ski, snowshoe or hike plus POT LUCK supper. hike. Bring a lunch and a drink. Meet at the Marshall’s, 2407 Oro-Medonte Line 3 N, at Contact: John LeBlanc 905-885-5214 4:00 pm to ski, snowshoe or hike; potluck at 5:30 pm followed by music and fun. Must contact Bob or Lois Sunday September 3
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PINE RIDGE FALL HIKES 2017 (cont’d) PINE RIDGE FALL HIKES 2017 (cont’d) Saturday September 9
Contact: Jan Ethier 905-885-9310 Contact: David Beevis 905-885-7151
Saturday September 16
Contact Jim Edwards 905-885-7839 Contact: Tim Hay 905-885-2203
Sunday September 17 Sunday October 1
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Rd., Port Hope at 9:30 a.m. Bring water; lunch Toronto Rd., Port Hope at 9:00 a.m. or meet in the provided by Bruce at his home. park at 10:00 a.m., on the west side of Duffins Creek, Contact: Bruce Williamson 905-753-2602 south side of Whitevale Rd. in the village of Whitevale. GPS: 43.8865; -79.1622. Sunday October 8
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PINE RIDGE FALL HIKES 2017 (cont’d) PINE RIDGE FALL HIKES 2017 (cont’d) Wednesday November 1
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PINE RIDGE FALL HIKES 2017 (cont’d) WASAGA BEACH FALL HIKES 2017 (cont’d) Sunday November 26
MEET FOR OUTINGS @ NORDIC CENTRE Wednesday, August 30 Easy 1 1/2 hrs WEDNESDAY on Blueberry Trail AT 9:15AM Works Dept. Contact: Brigitte H. 705-429-4061 If meeting a leader other than at Nordic Centre – let leader know day before in case of change of Wednesday, September 6 schedule. 1st hike Easy, Badge Section # 6 end to end Contact: TBA Note 1. Leaders will have to find their substitute for hike if they cannot do the date agreed upon. Leaders please 2nd hike Moderate, 2 hrs. loop have back-up leaders for your hikes. Pretty River Plateau, Note 2. On End to End Hikes – we will drive to end of hike first then car pool to beginning of hike. Plan extra Contact: Guenter 705-422-0288 time for driving. Note 3. Alternate hikes are available on some dates. Wednesday, September 13, Easy loop BRING WATER - SNACK - INSECT REPELLENT - SUN Tiny Marsh SCREEN WEAR HIKING BOOTS. Contact: Shirl McArthur 705-429-7747 Note 4. CYCLISTS. HELMETS, BELLS, REFLECTORS are mandatory. All cyclists call leader night before if not Wednesday, September 20 Easy meeting at Nordic Centre. 1 st hike, Badge # 7, End to end Note 5. You will be required to SIGN in for all hikes. This Contact: Bill Crawford 705-429- 9365 is also a LIABILITY WAIVER should an accident occur. Please read it. 2nd hike Easy, 1 1/2 hrs. Collingwood Rail Trail Contact: Tony D. 705-293-0190
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WASAGA BEACH FALL HIKES 2017 (cont’d) Wednesday, September 27, Easy Local hike from Nordic centre Contact: John Bolln 705-429-9365
Wednesday, October 4, Moderate 2 hrs. 1st hike, Badge Section 4, End to end Wasaga Sands to Schooner Town Contact: Joseph 705-429-9969
2nd hike loop Easy, 2 hrs. Works Dept. Contact: Brigitte H
Wednesday, October 11, 3 hrs. Difficult Duncan Crevices Contact: Irene 705-352-1060
Wednesday, October 18 Easy loop, 1 1/2 – 2 hrs. Schoonertown Contact: Bill 705-429-9365
Wednesday, October 25, Easy 2 hrs Woodland Beach Contact: Guenter 705-422-0288
Wednesday, November 1, Moderate loop 2 hrs.
1st Hike Badge Section 5, Sunnidale to Ctr. Line Contact: Joseph 705-429-9969
2nd hike Easy loop 1 1/2 hrs. Local hike Nordic ctr. Contact: Karl 705-429-0838 Know the Ganaraska Hiking Trail – make sure you have a Guidebook! Wednesday, November 8, Difficult, 3 hrs. Kolapore Uplands Contact: Irene 705-352-1060
Wednesday, November 15, Moderate, 2 hrs. Duntroon Contact: Brigitte S. 705-429-8998
Wednesday, November 22, Easy, loop, 1 1/2 hrs. The guidebook has full colour topographic maps, plus a written description of each section along the trail. Water Treatment plant The guidebook is in a small binder so that it is easy to Contact: Bertram 705-429-7265 take out a map or two to bring with you on the trail.
Wednesday, November 29, Easy, loop 1 1/2 hrs. Check out the Ganaraska Hiking Trail website for trail Local hike Nordic ctr. changes and re-routes, to keep your guidebook up-to- Contact: John Bolln 705-429-9365 date.
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MARITIMES ROAD TRIP June 21 to July 3, 2018 Experience the world's highest tides at the Hopewell Rocks in NB; meet Anne of Green Gables and build sandcastles in PEI; celebrate Canada Day in Halifax, NS. Plus lots more activities from cycling to hiking, and you could eat lobster every day of this trip if you tried! Part of the C.H.H. Adventure Collection.
SLOVENIJA July 13 to 23, 2018 Slovenija, where the Alps meet the Mediterranean, is a country of amazingly unspoiled beauty. Our program includes hikes behind the thundering Slap Pericnik waterfall, through Vintgar Gorge gushing with white water, on the slopes of & Mt. Triglav, and around the glacier-fed Lake Bohinj. Home base for the entire holiday will be the fairy-tale setting of Bled. Postmaster: Please return undeliverable mail to:
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