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The Link To All Clubs Of The Ganaraska
Spring (April– July 2017)
TheGanaraska News
We are preparing for the spring meeting of the Board of Directors of the Ganaraska Hiking Trail Association (GHTA) and there are all sorts of new initiatives coming forward. For example, for the first time I can recall, a budget for the current year will be presented. A Strategic Plan will also be up for discussion. Why a Strategic Plan? The GHTA has essentially been treading water on a number of outstanding issues and it’s time to move forward with them. The Strategic Plan will include a number of subjects such as: The Mad River Club has struggled lately and trail maintenance is an issue. We need to find a solution. I received a renewal notice from one of the five hiking clubs I belong to. In it, they mentioned that a charitable donation receipt was available for the membership fee. That means three of these five clubs now offer tax receipts. We will be looking at that possibility for the GHTA. The renewal notice also noted that I could renew my membership online. Four of the five clubs now offer that option. We will also be looking at that as a possibility for the GHTA. We will need some help implementing such initiatives. If anyone with some technology skills would like to volunteer to help, please let me know. Another item is a continuation of the governance initiative. A couple of years ago, it was discovered that the GHTA had not been keeping up with a lot of necessary paperwork. For example, in 2000, a name change to Ganaraska Hiking Trail Association Inc. was authorized by the membership but the application to implement that decision was never filed with the Province. I’m pleased to report that late last year, that Province issued Supplementary Letters Patent to implement the change and the official name is now Ganaraska Hiking Trail Association Inc. Another key area is annual filings. As you know, everyone must file an annual tax return with the Canada Revenue Agency. The GHTA is no different.
The Canada Revenue Agency publishes information from the GHTA’s annual returns on the internet and they form part of the GHTA’s online profile. If that online profile is not up to date or not correct, potential donors may be discouraged from making donations. I’m pleased to report that we have updated the CRA filings and any potential donors checking out the GHTA can get a true picture of what the GHTA is all about. This is very important as the GHTA relies on charitable donations to balance its budget. Also, if the GHTA does get into making charitable donation receipts available for membership fees, there might be more scrutiny and we would want to make sure we are doing things right. We will also be working hard on a new organizational bylaw for the GHTA. Not-for profit corporations such as the GHTA or the Bruce Trail Conservancy do not have Constitutions. Rather they have Letters Patent and organizational bylaws. If you would like to see an organizational bylaw, take a peek at the fall 2016 Bruce Trail Magazine pages 27 to 29 under the title “Bylaws for AGM Ratification 2016”. Another example can be found on the Ontario Government website at www.ontario.ca/page/rules-not-profit-and-charitable-corporations under the title “Draft default organizational bylaw”. We will be drawing from resources such as these and others and tailoring a bylaw suitable for the GHTA. It is hoped that this project will proceed quickly so the new bylaw might be ratified at the fall 2017 AGM. We must also not lose sight of the fact that 2018 will be the 50
th anniversary of the opening of the
Ganaraska Trail. Planning for celebrations is now in progress. Hopefully an extra effort can be made on trail maintenance this year so that the trail is at its best for 2018. Finally, I hope to meet some of you personally over the coming year. I have extended an offer to each of the club presidents to attend a club function this year. If you have any questions or comments, please let me know at [email protected]
Happy Hiking
President’s Report by David Royston
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Ganaraska Trail Directors
President: David Royston Past President: Bob Bowles (705) 645-2573 (705) 325-3149
[email protected] [email protected]
Vice President: Frieda Baldwin Secretary/Treasurer: Bill Zeran
(705) 245-1005 (905) 885-2874 110 Trefusis Street Port Hope, ON L1A 4J3
Membership Director: Lois Kowal (705) 429-7692 [email protected]
GHTA Archivist: Carmen Duval
GHTA Hike Ontario Rep: Frieda Baldwin (705) 245-1005
Landowners Relations: Vacant
GHTA Nature Canada Rep: Irene Bell (705) 352-1060 [email protected]
GHTA Trail Director: Vacant
QE II Wildland Prov. Park Rep: David Royston (705) 645-2573 [email protected]
Newsletter Editor: Rita Zeran (905) 885-2874 110 Trefusis St., Port Hope, ON L1A 4J3 [email protected]
Website: Rob Smith (705) 812-7906 Public Relations Director-Bob Bowles (705) 325-3149 [email protected]
Club Presidents: Barrie Oro-Medonte 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 (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]
The Ganaraska News Is published three times a year for the members of the
Ganaraska Trail Association Inc.and the generous land-
owners who permit the trail on their land.
Please send your news, stories, poems and pictures to
the Newsletter Editor, Rita Zeran, 110 Trefusis
Street, Port Hope, ON L1A 4J3 via mail, email
([email protected]), diskettes or photos via regular
mail. Preferably text files should be stored in
“text/doc” format, and electronic images have a
minimum of 300 ppi resolution.
Web Addresses:
www.ganaraska-hiking-trail.org
e-mail: [email protected]
Deadlines for Issues:
Fall issue: June 15 (for hikes starting August 1)
Winter issue: November 15 (for hikes starting January 1)
Spring issue: February 15 (for hikes starting April 1)
The GHTA welcomes all donations.
Tax receipts for donations will be issued on request.
Charitable registration #13450 4075 RR0001
CANADA PUBLICATION MAIL AGREEMENT
#40031549
Ganaraska Hiking Trail Association Inc. Box 693, Orillia, ON L3V 6K7
In This Edition Mission Statement…...……………………...........……page 3
Club News ........................................................ pages 3 to 7
Spring Directors Meeting .......................................... page 7
Spring 2017 Events ........................................ pages 8 to 19
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Our Mission Statement 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.
One in ten people fall victim to
phishing scams
Phishing is a general term for emails sent by criminals and designed to look like they come from a well-known and trusted source, such as a friend, business, financial institutions, etc.
Phishing scams are crude social engineering tools designed to induce panic in the reader. These scams attempt to trick recipients into responding or clicking immediately, by claiming they will lose something (e.g., email, bank account). Such a claim is always indicative of a phishing scam, as responsible companies and organizations will never take these types of actions via email.
One investigation revealed that criminal syndicates often started by generating email lists compromising of up to 10 million names, on the assumption that only a few responses are needed for the fraudsters to succeed. Further lists are then compiled from the details of people who have responded to scams in the past and considered easy targets.
Although your personal information may appear in this newsletter, such as your name, mailing address, telephone number and email address, yet there’s no need to panic. The best way to protect yourself is to arm yourself with knowledge, use common sense and verify the source. Your financial details are precious so if in doubt, double-check who you’re dealing with before giving anything away.
Don’t Fall Victim
Barrie
The fall 2016 Hiking Season was well attended. Our members continued with Thursday hikes and snow-shoeing well into the winter. All of our Thursday hiking or snowshoeing is a joint venture with the Orillia Club. Barrie coordinates the hiking and Orillia coordinates the snowshoeing.
The Minesing Swamp section of our trail between Pinegrove Road and County Road 90 received some badly needed maintenance in the early to late fall. Brush and weeds were cut, blazes were improved and some of the stiles were repaired and moved to better locations. The work will continue in 2017.
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. The calendar will be updated with new additions and corrections. Check it out: http://ganaraska-hiking-trail.org/
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Barrie (cont’d)
This past fall the Barrie Public Library invited the Barrie club to participate in a “How to in 10 event” on November 19th and 26th, 2016. Barrie members participated in both events and encouraged library patrons to learn something new. We explained Trail Maps, Etiquette, the Blaze System and Use of a Compass, all of that in 10 minutes per group! We have been invited back for Saturday May 6, 2017 and plan to attend.
Bob Murrell
KAWARTHA
Winter hikes have been interesting; they have been going from sunny days with beautiful snow-covered terrain to freezing rain and slippery conditions – only in Canada, eh! We are planning some new hikes and hopefully some new hike leaders this spring. So, come join us on our hikes.
We experimented with offering hikes last summer and they were successful, so we are planning on doing more this summer on Wednesdays, starting at the east end of the Oak Ridges Hiking Trails and travelling west. If you are interested in hiking with us, just let us know.
If you have old pictures related to the Kawartha section of the club, please scan them and email them to me at [email protected]. We are working on pulling together a history of the 50 years of our trails, so if you have any stories they would be amazing as well.
We are going to work on setting some suggestions for carpooling amounts to make it easier to figure out what to offer the driver who takes you to and from your hikes. We know some folks travel together all the time and we are not addressing that group, but there are others who go with different drivers all the time, so the guide is just that a
suggestion to help offset the cost of going to the hiking sites and back.
Our next Annual General Meeting, will be held on Wednesday, June 28th at 6pm at 1099 Clonsilla Avenue (building B, straight ahead off of the road). This will all be a potluck, so bring a food dish, plus plate, cutlery and cup.
Barb Rimmer, President
To find a copy of our schedule, lots of photos, the waiver form and the membership form go to: https://sites.google.com/thekawarthahikingclub/
ORILLIA Our club members have enjoyed all the snow Mother Nature has given us.
But now thoughts are turning to spring with hikes planned for Tuesday morning with Paul, Thursday joining Barrie group, scheduled hikes Saturday some long hikes and short hikes. We hope to join other clubs as they pass thru Orillia section of the Ganaraska Trail. Again we will be biking on Thursday with Isabelle. As we enjoy all the 150 years of Canada celebrations, let's hike and be thankful for all our beautiful trails.
Marion Brophy
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ORO-MEDONTE
January saw quite a bit of freezing rain so we had to cancel some planned outings but the ones we were able to participate in were wonderful. Awenda never fails to be a beautiful place to go in any season and winter is no exception. We skied in the morning then stocked the fire in the little cabin so we would be nice and warm while eating our lunch before tackling the trails once again on snowshoes. At Wasaga we had perfect skiing conditions and in the Simcoe County Forest we had good snowshoeing conditions.
Although in the winter months our attendance is a little lower those who do come out have a great time. This year we also had an outing per month where we got together with fellowship and food. The potluck followed with a moonlight ski/snowshoe walk is the highlight of the winter season. There is something magical about walking in the moonlight with snowflakes gently falling down and the only sound you hear are your footsteps crunching in the snow. We are sorry to see winter come to a close but look forward to some great hiking in the spring. Trout Hollow and Oak Ridges trails are just two of the planned hikes we have for this season. An easy one hour walk on Thursday mornings will begin again in April as well as our regular hiking schedule.
Christine Cornu, President
PINE RIDGE
Our resident climatologist and Hike Director, Colin Banfield, has informed me that despite large temperature swings, freeze-thaw cycles and icy stretches on some trails, Pine Ridge hikes have had a typical turnout of approximately
20 hikers this winter. As has been said, "There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad equipment". Keep those icers handy.
Along with "old reliables" several new and modified hikes are planned for the spring/summer season. These include hikes in the Northumberland Forest, an expanded list of Ambler hikes and joint hikes with the Kawartha Club. All are welcome.
Our annual Spring Hiking Trip will be a return to the Collingwood area May 15th – 18th.
We are also anticipating the dedication of a section of the GT in Port Hope to our founders Jack Goering and Pat Lawson on May 27. We are hoping that many members of the GHTA will be able to join us.
Stan Muldoon, President
Thank you to Bruce and Dianne Cox for another great chili lunch and scrumptious desserts.
Bruce Cox and Maria Siemiaszko
David Beevis, Dianne Cox and Elke Williams
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WASAGA BEACH
Rain, Ice, Snow. We have had it all this winter. Overall, we had few cancellations due to the weather. We continue with mostly "local" hikes on Wednesday. Lois has had good turnouts for the leisurely walks.
Our Annual Christmas potluck on December 7th was held after a wonderful, snowy hike. There were a lot of attendees as well as tables loaded with main courses and desserts. We had an interesting variation on carol singing, which we might improve upon next year. Our Choir mistress, Irene was quite awed by the singing.
The annual outdoor BBQ in January was held in Bertram’s backyard. The handcrafted, portable fire pit was hot, hot, hot. This was preceded by a sunny, warm and windless hike on the beach. Bertram whipped up a large pot of chicken noodle soup based on a recipe from his "talking" computer. Thanks Bertram.
We have some new members joining our hikes and we welcome them with our poles wide open.
Our hikes, over the years, have taught me that even if I have slowed down, it hasn't shut me up.
Gloria Thompson
DEDICATION OF
PATRICIA LAWSON/JACK GOERING TRAIL,
PORT HOPE, ONTARIO
SATURDAY, MAY 27, 2017- 2:00 p.m.
Ganaraska Hiking Trail Association Inc. members and the general public are invited to attend a ceremony to dedicate a portion of the Ganaraska Hiking Trail to GHTA co-founders Jack Goering and Pat Lawson. The dedication will take place on Saturday, May 27 at 2:00 p.m. on the east side of the Ganaraska River at Barrett Street in Port Hope (north of Pharmasave). The program will include an opening ceremony followed by a 1.5 km hike on the trail and refreshments. For more information please contact: Elke: [email protected] or Stan: [email protected]
Our desire is to extend a hearty welcome, big and warm to embrace you all.
We are going to have a merry and enjoyable time
together!
Spring Directors Meeting
Saturday, April 29, 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.
Directions: From Hwy. 11, turn onto Hwy. 12 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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SPRING (April - July) 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 leader if the weather is at all questionable in case the outing has been cancelled. Wear suitable footwear and clothing, and bring snacks/drink/lunch. In most cases, the hiking level is indicated as Easy, Moderate, Difficult and, on occasion, Challenging.
Important Notice: Unpaid volunteers conduct events. Anyone
participating in these events, or making use of the trail in any way, does so at their own risk. The Wilderness section should only be hiked with an approved Ganaraska Trail leader.
Event organizers and hike leaders are encouraged to have their hikers/participants sign a Waiver sheet for each event where you or your participants may be exposed to risks or accidental injury. Each area club can arrange how they want
to file these, as they should be kept for a couple of years.
Hiker's Code Respect private property
Stay on the trail
Cross fences using stiles
Carry out all garbage
Walk around the edge of fields
Protect wildlife, trees and shrubs
Never strip bark from trees
When hiking on the trail on your own, keep dogs on a leash near farms and where required by law
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: 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 SPRING HIKES 2017
Most hikes on the Bruce Trail and Five Winds require a minimum driving time of one hour each way. These hikes are in general more demanding making ability plus stout footwear important. Also, no matter which hike or bike you go on please bring sufficient water, snacks/lunch - it can be a long day.
Sunday, April 2 < MODERATE > Hike from Midhurst Community Centre thru Springwater Park. Meet at 10am for a four hour hike. Please be prepared for muddy or icy conditions. Call to confirm that the hike is on. Contact: Shelagh 705-722-6689
Sunday, April 9 < EASY/MODERATE > Hike from Midhurst Community Centre for approx. 3-4 hour hike. Leaving community centre parking lot at 10am. Contact: Brian Vink 705-728-5718
Sunday, April 16 < MODERATE PLUS > Hike 3 1/2 to 4 hr in the Copeland Forest with some hills. Meet at the 2nd parking lot off Ingram Road across from Beamsville Lumber at 9:30 am. Contact: Jack Barnett 705-797-0976
Sunday, April 23 < MODERATE > Hike 4 hrs in Simcoe County Forest. Meet at the parking area adjacent to Highway 93 and the 30/31 Sideroad. Please angle park. Contact: Gertrude Bezner at 705-735-0635
Sunday, April 30 < MODERATE > Hike 4 hrs from Rugby Estates on the GHTA Trail with a few hills. Meet at the 11th line of Oro-Medonte and Old Barrie Road. Hike starts at 10am. Contact: Rita Barnett 705-797-0976
Sunday, May 7 < MODERATE PLUS > Hike 4 hrs on the Bruce Trail in the Primrose area. Leaving the rear parking lot of Canadian Tire on Bayfield Street at 8:30am. Contact: Carol Haglund at 705-726-7189 or Cheryl Hannah at 705-730-6879
OR
Sunday, May 7 < EASY > Short 2 - 3 hour hike local to Simcoe County Museum and Midhurst. Leaving carpool lot on right hand side of Hwy 26 immediately after turning left off Bayfield Street at 10:30am. Contact: Min Pinkney 705-797-1989 or Norah Stebner 705-726-3163
To those who manage and maintain the trails we walk – thank you for all your good work.
BARRIE SPRING HIKES 2017 (cont’d)
Sunday, May 14 < MODERATE PLUS > Hike on the Bruce Trail for 4 1/2 hrs at Osler Bluffs .A long steep climb for the first hour, then comfortable walking. Leaving rear parking lot at Canadian Tire on Bayfield Street at 8:30am and Stayner Beer Store (across from Tim Hortons) at 9:05am. Contact: John Sloan at 705-487-3861
OR
Sunday, May 14 < EASY/MODERATE > Hike from Midhurst Community Centre towards Gill Road and back for approx. 3 - 3 1/2 hours. Leaving community centre parking lot at 10:30 am. Contact: Brian Vink 705-728-5718
Sunday, May 21 < MODERATE > Hike 4 1/2 hrs on the Bruce Trail in the Singhamton Caves area. Leaving rear parking lot of Canadian Tire on Bayfield Street at 8:30 am. Contact: Dale Hannah at 705-730-6879
OR
Sunday, May 21 < MODERATE > Hike at Ardagh Bluffs for approx. 2 1/2 - 3 hours with a number of short steep hills. Leaving parking lot at Holly Community Centre at 10:30 am. Contact: Bob Murrell at 705-456-3163
Sunday, May 28 < MODERATE > Hike on the Bruce Trail in the Mono Centre area for about 4 hrs. Leave from rear of Canadian Tire on Bayfield Street at 8:30 am. Contact: Jeff Haglund at 705-726-7189
OR Sunday, May 28 < EASY > Short 2 - 3 hour hike leaving from rear lot at Simcoe County Museum to Springwater Park at 10:30 am. Contact: Min Pinkney 705-797-1989 or Norah Stebner 705-726-3163
Sunday, June 4 < MODERATE/DIFFICULT> Hike on the Bruce Trail in the Eugenia Falls area for about 4 - 4 1/2 hours. Leaving rear parking lot of Canadian Tire on Bayfield Street at 8:30 am and Stayner Beer Store lot at 9:05 am. Lovely area with several steep hills. Approx. 4 - 4 1/2 hours. Contact: Dan Gilbert 705-526-9254
We are planning hikes for the remainder of July and August but the information won't be available before the press deadline for this newsletter. They will be posted to our Website Calendar as they become available.
“Happy trails to you.”
-Dale Evans
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KAWARTHA SPRING HIKES 2017
Carpool meeting points: Peterborough, ON Portage Place Mall-across the entrance from Rexall Drugs (not in front of the store) Crawford Drive Carpool-west of new Visitor’s Centre. Riverview Park & Zoo-north end of Water Street Keene Road Carpool-across from Burnham Mansion Veterinary Services (formerly Burnham Mansion) Additional Information Wednesday hikes are generally 1 ½ to 2 hours in length. If necessary call the contact for hike details at least 1 day prior. The back-up contacts: Wednesday Hikes: Ken 705-745-9043 Weekend Hikes: Tony 705-755-0815
When carpooling: Please contribute to gas costs. Fees for parking and entry to parks and conservation areas are shared among the driver and passengers. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to start time in order to arrange the carpooling and get directions.
Please check: The start times of all hikes as there is some variation. We also have one Monday hike and three Thursday hikes in addition to our Wednesday and weekend hikes.
Hikes on the Oak Ridges Trails on Wednesdays thru July and August - more info to follow.
Saturday, April 1 <MODERATE+> 12.5km Mt. Pleasant Area. Approximately 3.5 hrs. Meet at Crawford carpool lot at 9:30am or at the starting point of the hike at the intersection of Shields Rd. and Bland Line at 10am. We will walk in a clockwise direction utilizing unopened roads, trails and county roads. We will climb a steep hill to view surrounding country side. Bring food for a short rest. Contact: Don 705-741-4493
Wednesday, April 5 <EASY> 5-6 km Lakefield Trails. Meet at the parking lot behind the arena at 9:45am. Walk the trails and sidewalks north of the village. There may be some wet spots on the trails. Contact: Fred & Karen Kooy 705-559-6436
Saturday, April 8 <MODERATE+> approx. 12 km Ferris Provincial Park. Approximately 12 km with some good hills to climb. Meet at the Keene Road carpool at 9am or at the south end of Saskatoon Ave., Campbellford at 10am. Hike will include some park trails, part of TCT and some campground roads. Bring lunch and water. Poles are recommended. Contact: Richard 705-750-1040
KAWARTHA SPRING HIKES 2017 (cont’d)
Wednesday, April 12 <MODERATE> 6 km Towers of Television Road. Meet at the parking lot on Canal St. on the east bank immediately north of Parkhill Rd at 10am. Hiking poles would be an asset. Contact: Tony 705-755-0815
Thursday April 13 <EASY/MODERATE>10 to 12 km Orono Crown Lands. Hike through the woods winding our way along the creek to Orono. We will stop at the Dutch Bakery for coffee or lunch. Meet at Crawford Dr. Carpool at 9:15am or at the parking lot on Ochonski Rd., 1.5 km south off Taunton Rd. at 10am. Contact: Linda P. 705-748-2274
Wednesday, April 19 Earth Day. Details to follow. Contacts: Tony 705-755-0815 and Ken 705-745-9043
Saturday, April 22 <MODERATE> 14km Northumberland Forest, Green Trail. Joint hike with Pine Ridge. Kawartha led. Hike the green ski trail of the Northumberland Forest Nordic Skiing Trails system. Poles would be an asset. Bring lunch and water. Meet at Crawford Dr. carpool at 9:15am or in the parking lot off the west side of Beagle Club Road at 10am. Contact: Nick 705-243-1265
Wednesday, April 26 <MODERATE> 5-6 km Harold Town Conservation Area. Meet at 10am at the Harold Town Conservation Parking lot. Walk the many trails through the conservation area. Hiking poles would be an asset. Contact: Janice Brown 705-743-4868
Sunday, April 30 <EASY/MODERATE> 12 to 14 km Presqu’ile Provincial Park. Hike forest trails, beach and shoreline of Presqu’ile. Meet at Keene Road carpool lot at 8:45am or at the park entrance area at 10am. Bring lunch and water. Contact: Fred 705-559-6436
Wednesday, May 3 <MODERATE> 6-7 km Walk through the old West End. Meet at 9:45am at Jackson Park parking lot. Walk the side streets and sidewalks of the old West End. Contact: Ken 705-750-9043 [email protected]
Saturday, May 6 <MODERATE+> 10 km Kawartha Highlands. Hike a linear trail within KHPP, NW of Apsley, on an unmaintained forest access road. Expect spring conditions, some flooded sections and fast flowing streams. Pack a lunch and water. Meet at Riverview Park and Zoo at 8:30am (Note the early start.) to carpool about 65 km to the start of the hike. Contact: Barry 705-743-8163
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KAWARTHA SPRING HIKES 2017 (cont’d)
Wednesday, May 10 <EASY> 5-6 km Oatbox Conservation Area. Meet at Riverview Zoo parking lot at 9:15am or at the Oatbox Conservation Area at 10am. Walk the many trails through the conservation area. Hiking poles would be an asset. Contact: Pat & John Poch 705-743-9447
Sunday, May 14 <MODERATE> 12 km Wilmot Creek and Marsh. Hike along the banks of the Creek and Marsh and along a low bluff following Lake Ontario's shoreline. Bring water and snacks or a light lunch. Optional lunch may follow in nearby Newcastle. Meet at Crawford Drive carpool lot at 9:15am to travel to the parking lot of Wilmot Creek Marsh at the extreme south end of Cobbledick Rd. or in this parking lot at 10am. Contact: Ross 705-745-6586
Wednesday, May 17 <EASY/MODERATE> 5 to 6 km Trent Wildlife Sanctuary. Meet in the Wildlife parking lot at 10am. Walking the trails of the sanctuary. Contact: Ann Bell 705-743-5032
Thursday, May 18 <EASY/MODERATE> 12 km Goodrich-Loomis CA. Hike trails with "some of the most scenic natural beauty found in the Quinte area". Meet at Burnham carpool lot at 9am or in the parking lot of Goodrich-Loomis at 1331 Pinewood School Rd. at 10am. Bring lunch and water. Contact: Marjorie 705-761-8895
Monday, May 22 <EASY/MODERATE> 10 km Historic Walk #4. Meet in the Rogers Cove parking lot at 10am on Victoria Day for a 3+ hour guided walk to look briefly at the history and architecture of several old homes/buildings in Peterborough. Contact: Ken 705-745-9043 or Tony 705-755-0815
Wednesday, May 24 <MODERATE> 6-7 km Millbrook Trails. Meet at the Crawford Drive carpool at 9:30am. Walk the beautiful trails south of the village. There may be some wet spots on the trails. Contact: Linda Piper 705-745-2274
Saturday, May 27 Pine Ridge Special Event. Trail dedication. See Pine Ridge section of Ganaraska News for details.
Sunday, May 28 <MODERATE> approx. 10 km High Falls. Hike along Eel’s Creek to High Falls and beyond. High flow rate will make the fall spectacular. Meet at Riverview Park and Zoo at 9:15am to carpool or at the trailhead in the provincial parking lot on Northey’s Bay Road at 10am. Bring lunch and water. Contact: Rose 705-639-2431
KAWARTHA SPRING HIKES 2017 (cont’d)
Wednesday, May 31 <EASY> 5-6 km Sir Sandford Fleming Trails. Meet at the Wellness Centre parking lot at 10am. Walk the trails and pathways around the college. Contact: Pat & Charlie Lauer 705-750-0986
Saturday, June 3 <EASY/MODERATE> Prince Edward County Wine Tour – Cycling. Meet at Vintage Shores Park (17371 Loyalist Parkway), at 9am for instructions. Watch for balloons at meeting location. Leave at 9:30am, return at 4pm. Possible route change this year but we will still visit several wineries. Bring a serviced bike, helmet, drinks and lunch. Call to confirm: Rob Irving 705-639-2206
Wednesday, June 7 <MODERATE> 4-5 km Dance Nature Sanctuary. Meet at 2027 Preston Road, between Selwyn and Young’s Point. Walk the new trails of the sanctuary. Hiking poles would be an asset. Contact: Barb Rimmer 705-760-1974 [email protected]
Thursday, June 8 <EASY> 10 km Historic Hike in Lindsay. A guided walk along trails and streets in Lindsay to look at the history and architecture of old homes/buildings. Our special guides are Bob Nesbitt and R.B. (Rae) Fleming, biographer and historian. There will be a coffee/lunch break along Kent St. Meet at Portage Place at 9:15am to carpool or along the west side of Victoria St two blocks north of Kent St. at 10am. Contact: Don 705-741-4493
Sunday, June 11 <MODERATE> 12 to 14 km Peterborough Game Preserve. Hike high treeless ridges overlooking Kasshabog Lake and Kawartha Highlands PP. Great view for little effort! Hike will also follow Jack Creek. Meet at Riverview Park and Zoo at 8am to carpool or in a parking area on the west side of County Rd #6, 300 metres north of West Kosh Rd at 9am. Bring lunch and water. Contact: Tony 705-755-0815
Wednesday, June 14 <EASY> 6 km Trails and Sidewalks of the Historical North End. Meet at Activity Haven at 180 Bernardo Avenue at 10am. Park on the perimeter. Walk the trails and sidewalks of the north end. Contacts: Marjorie Hurst 705-748-0190 and Eveline Stout 705-743-2160
“I still find each day too short for all the thoughs I want to think, all the walks I want to take, all the books I want to read and all the friends I want to see.”
-John Burroughs
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Saturday, June 18 < CHALLENGING> 15 km Silent Lake PP. Hike the Shoreline Trail at Silent Lake. Meet at Riverview Park and Zoo at 7am or at the trailhead at the Park at 8am. Bring water and snacks for the hike and a picnic lunch to eat at the beach afterward. Cool off with a refreshing dip in the lake after the hike. Contact: Regina 705-745-6833
Wednesday, June 21 <MODERATE> 5-6 km Buckhorn Area. Meet at the Riverview Zoo at 9:30am to carpool or at 10am at 75 Island Drive, Buckhorn. Walk cottage roads to Gallery on the Lake. Potluck to follow. Bring your favourite dish plus your own plate and cutlery. Contact: Karin & Gord Sinclair 705-657-8056 [email protected]
Saturday, June 24 <MODERATE> 11 km Oak Hills area roads and road allowances. Joint hike, Pine Ridge led. Hike leader is Stan Muldoon. Meet at Crawford Dr. carpool lot at 9:15am or at the start of the hike at the junction of Oak Hill Rd and Beavermeadow Rd at 9:45am. Bring lunch and water. Contact: Tony 705-755-0815
MIDLAND SPRING HIKES 2017
Midland Hikers always meet at the Mountainview Parking Lot, County Road 93, Midland across from Food Basic Store. During this period weekday hikes will be on TUESDAY’s meeting time 10am. For these weekday hikes we do not list destinations, as they are decided at random. These hikes are moderate and usually 2 hours long. Weekend meeting times vary, depending on destination. It is always recommended to contact hike leader for details or changes before the hike. Especially alternate meeting places. Our weekly e-mails will also notify you of our activities. For pot luck get-togethers, please bring your own plate, cutlery, beverage glass etc.
Recreational Biking Outings Mondays and Thursdays departure @ 10am Weather permitting. Location to be announced via e-mail. Contact Gord: 705-533-9949
Recreational Canoe/Kayak outings Weather permitting meet at 9:30 am. Wednesdays at the Esso Station in Waubaushene on Hwy .12 (The Moose) .Contact Terry – New Tel No. 705-527-9132
MIDLAND SPRING HIKES 2017 (cont’d)
Sunday, April 2 <MODERATE> Hike Copeland Forest - 10am Bring Lunch Contact: Marc 705-527-1967
Saturday, April 8 Trail Maintenance Day - 10am Bring Lunch Contact: Marc 705-527-1967
Sunday, April 9 <EASY> Midland Bay Woods, 1pm Hunters-Anglers –Shrine Hike Contact: Edda 705-427-3460
Sunday, April 16 <EASY> Hike Sturgeon River Loop, 1pm Contact: Sigi 705-528-1593
Sunday, April 23 <MODERATE> At Mountainview Mall Midland, 9:15 am.or 10am in Barrie near CanadianTire Store near Applebee Restaurant. Caledon/ Forks of the Credit Prov.Park (fees apply). Bring Lunch. Contact: Johanna/Emilio 705-735-2583
Saturday April 29 <EASY> Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival – 10am (bring $$) and Hike Elmvale Heritage Park trails Contact: Kim: 705-327-2033
Saturday, April 29 Ganaraska Hiking Trails Association AGM, Orillia
Sunday, May 7 <EASY> Hike Simpresca Camp property, Curry Road - Midland Point 1pm Contact: Don/Marilyn 705-526-4356
Saturday, May 13 Trail Maintenance Day. 10am. Bring Lunch Contact: Marc: 705-527-1967
Sunday, May 14 Hike with Frieda, 1pm. Destination to be decided. Contact: Frieda: 705-245-1005
Sunday, May 21 <MODERATE> Hike Five Winds Trail, 10am. McRae Lake Area. Bring Lunch Contact: Kim: 705-327-2033
Sunday, May 28 <EASY> Hike Midland Ganaraska Section. 11am - Hogg Valley – Vasey to Reeves Road Contact: Artur: 705-526-3416
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MIDLAND SPRING HIKES 2017 (cont’d)
Sunday, June 4 <MODERATE> Torrance Barrens Dark Sky Preserve-Nature Reserve – near Bala-Muskoka 9am (See website) very interesting Possible wilderness camping opportunity (no reservations needed) Contact: Susan 705-716-0869
Sunday, June 11 10:15am (Midland) or 11am Midhurst – Twp.of Springwater Parking Lot – behind Education Centre Hike Springwater/Midhurst Forest Bring Snack. Contact: Emilio 705-735-2583
Saturday, June 17 Mystery Hike – 10am Contact: Linda/Dennis 705-322-2612
Sunday, June 18 Presentation by Mark Schmidt – 1pm. Information about Canada National Parks, etc. Hike German Club Property Tay Twp. (Triple Bay Rd.) Contact: Jochen 705-526-6465
Saturday, June 24 <MODERATE/DIFFICULT> SWISS MEADOWS. Contact: Marc 705-527-1967
Saturday, July 1 <MODERATE/DIFFICULT> Algonquin Park, Canada Day 150 Birthday Hike Track and Tower Trail in Algonquin Park. Meet at Trail Head at 11am. Day Pass Parking fees apply. Contact: Emilio 705-735-2583
Friday, June 30 – Tuesday, July 4 Algonquin Park Camping Weekend Marc and Janet have booked a group campsite #508 at Whitefish Lake. Accomodates 20 people. Deposit of $20.00 (payable to Marc) required to secure your commitment. Contact: Marc 705-527-1967
Monday, July 3 Awenda Park, 1pm Leader / Contact to be announced by e-mail
Sunday, July 9 Tiny Beaches, 1pm Hike and Swim Details to follow Contact: Sigi 705-528-1593
Sunday, July 16 Paddle Day with Joe and Jeannette, 10am Contact:
MIDLAND SPRING HIKES 2017 (cont’d)
Sunday, July 23 Hike, swim, pot luck Beach Party, 1pm Contact: Jim B. 705-527-2407
Sunday, July 30 Canoe/ Kayak Paddle Day with Eugene, 10am Contact: Eugene 705-534-0351
ORILLIA SPRING HIKES 2017
EVERY TUESDAY
Paul will lead a short local hike.
Contact: Paul at 705-325-6001 for details.
EVERY THURSDAY (April to Mid-June)
The Barrie Club organizes a 4-hour hike, usually
meeting at 10am.
Contact: Jeff 705-726-7189 to be included on his
email list.
EVERY THURSDAY (starting Mid-June)
The Orillia Club will bike 40–45 km. Contact: Isabelle
[email protected] or 705-326-8082 to be
included on her email list.
Saturday, April 1 <EASY> Hike the rail trail from James St. (behind Pizza Hut) towards Barrie. We will return along the same route so this hike can be as long or short as you wish. Meet at Willow Court at 9am. Contact: Isobel 705-325-6578
Saturday, April 8 <MODERATE/DIFFICULT> If the snow melt cooperates we will hike bike trails in the local area. Count on a 4–4.5 hr hike. Bring a lunch and wear boots. Meet at Willow Court at 9am or the parking lot on Concession 9 South of Horseshoe Valley Rd. at 9:20am. Contact: Isobel 705-325-6578
Saturday, April 15 <MODERATE/DIFFFICULT> Hike 4–4.5 hr in our Wilderness Section near Sheldon Lake. Hiking boots are required; bring a lunch. Meet at Willow Court at 8:30am. Contact: Bob or Mary 705-835-6470
Saturday, April 22 <DIFFICULT> A moderate to difficult hike on the Bruce Trail in Pretty River Provincial Park (Map 23). The hike starts with a fairly steep climb for the first 45–60 min. and the rest is comfortable hiking with some great views. The hike will take 4–4.5 hr. Bring lunch and water. Meet at Willow Court at 8am or the Stayner Beer Store at 9am. Contact: John 705-487-3861
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Saturday, April 29 <EASY/MODERATE> Hike the Ganaraska Trail for about 2–2.5 hr. This afternoon hike will accommodate the Annual General Meeting that will be attended by a number of our hikers. We will start at the 12th Concession. Meet at Willow Court at 1pm. Contact: Isobel 705-325-6578
Saturday, May 6 <EASY/MODERATE> Hike at Hardy Lake for 3–4 hr. Bring a lunch. Meet at Orillia Square Mall in front of the empty Target store at 9am. Contact: Isabelle 705-326-8082
Saturday, May 13 <MODERATE/DIFFICULT> Hike the Track and Tower Trail in Algonquin Park (7.5 km). This is a beautiful trail with a great viewpoint at lunch. We may do an additional trail on the way out of the park. Fees apply, so if you have a Provincial Park pass please bring it. Meet at Orillia Square Mall in front of the empty Target store at 8:30am. Contact: Melina 705-329-2014
Saturday, May 20 <EASY/MODERATE> Hike in Copeland Forest 4–4.5 hr. The theme will be wildflowers. Bring a lunch, water, bug juice, camera and binoculars. Meet at Willow Court at 9am or in the main parking lot roughly opposite Breen’s Lumber on Ingram Road at 9:30am. Contact: Carol 705-325-1065
Saturday, May 27 <EASY/MODERATE> Hike Torrance Barrens for 3–4 hr. Bring lunch and bug juice. Meet at Orillia Square Mall in front of the empty Target store at 9am. Contact: Heather 705-329-2403
Saturday, June 3 <DIFFICULT> Hike #1 of the Beaver Valley Section of the Bruce Trail (Map 24). We will hike from 0.0 to 15.8 km. There is a dropout point at 13.2 km for those who want a slightly shorter hike. This will be a long day as there is considerable driving involved, including a car shuttle. Meet at Willow Court at 8am or the Stayner Beer Store at 9am. Contact: Isabelle 705-326-8082
Saturday, June 10 <DIFFICULT> Hike #2 of the Beaver Valley Section of the Bruce Trail (Maps 24 & 25). We will hike from 15.8 to 33.2 km with a possible dropout point at 26.8 km. There will be a car shuttle; this is another long but rewarding day! Meet at Willow Court at 8am or the Stayner Beer Store at 9am. Contact: Isabelle 705-326-8082
Saturday, June 17 <EASY/MODERATE> Hike in Awenda Provincial Park. Fees apply, so if you have a Provincial Park pass please bring it. Meet at Willow Court at 9am or the hardware store at Prices Corner at 9:15am. Contact: Marion 705-327-5366 or Heather 705-329-2403
ORO-MEDONTE SPRING HIKES 2017
Please bring drinking water on all hikes. Good hiking shoes are recommended. For weekly Thursday morning one hour relatively easy hikes starting at 9:30am contact June 705-721-0621. For general information regarding the club contact Christine 705-733-3825
Monday, April 3 Annual Meeting and Pot Luck Supper. At 5:30pm meet at Dalston United Church, 1734 Penetanguishene Road, just north of Old Barrie Road. Bring your own plate, mug and cutlery and a main course or salad or dessert to serve eight. Supper at 5:30pm, brief meeting at 6:30pm. This will be followed by a short presentation by Stan Muldoon of the Port Hope Club about the 50-year history of the Ganaraska Trail. Contact Bob or Lois 705-728-8985
Monday, April 10 <EASY> Hike trails in Collingwood, many views, about 6 km. At 9am meet at Crown Hill Hwy11& 93 Car Park to carpool. Bring or buy a lunch. Contact: Christine 705-733-3825 or Bob 705-728-8985
Sunday, April 23 <EASY> Hike along the Barrie waterfront. At 1:30pm meet in the Barrie city parking lot just east of Bayfield Street and just north of Lakeshore Drive. Contact: June 705-721-0621 or Sue 705-722-0395
Monday, May 1 <MODERATE> Hike on the Oak Ridges Trail including Lady Eaton House and the Pellatt Estate, about 6 km. At 9am meet at the Crown Hill Hwy 11&93 Car Park to carpool. Bring a lunch. Contact: Wayne 705-835-7018 or Sue 705-722-0395
Sunday, May 7 <EASY> Hike in Copeland Forest. At 1:30pm meet at the Copeland Forest P2 parking lot on Ingram Road just east of Line 4. Contact: Noel 705-527-0620 or Holly 705-835-7018
Monday, May 15 <MODERATE> Hike on the Bruce Trail in the Loree Forest, just west of Collingwood. At 9am meet at the Crown Hill Hwy 11&93 Car Park to carpool. Bring a lunch. Contact: Bob 705-728-8985 or Christine 705-733-3825
Sunday, May 28 <MODERATE> Hike on the Oro-Medonte Section of the Ganaraska Trail from Vasey Rd south to Peter Street. At 1:30pm meet on Line 5 just south of Vasey Rd. A car shuttle will be provided. Contact: Wayne 705-835-7018 or Mary 705-725-6252
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Monday, June 5 <MODERATE> Hike the Trout Hollow Trail along the Big Head River near Meaford, 14 km with a 7 km option. At 8:30am meet at the Crown Hill Hwy 11&93 Car Park to carpool. Bring a lunch. Contact Bob 705-728-8985 or Holly 705-835-7018
Sunday, June 11 <MODERATE> Hike a hilly part of the Ganaraska Trail from the Old Second South to Gill Road, about 6 km. At 1:30pm meet on the Old Second South just south of Horseshoe Valley Road, a car shuttle will be provided. Contact: Noel 705-527-0620 or Christine 705-733-3825
Monday, June 19 <MODERATE> Hike in the Torrance Barrens near Bala, about 9 km. At 9am meet at Crown Hill Hwy 11&93 Car Park to carpool. Bring a lunch. Contact Sue 705-722-0395 or Bob 705-728-8985
PINE RIDGE SPRING HIKES 2017
HIKERS SHOULD ARRIVE AT LEAST TEN MINUTES BEFORE THE ADVERTISED HIKE TIME
We use the following ratings for level of difficulty (terrain) of our hikes: EASY – Well-defined trails and/or roads, gentle inclines. Hiking boots not required, but trails may be wet. MODERATE – Generally on trails and/or roads; may be hilly with some rough spots or obstacles. Boots are recommended. MODERATE PLUS – Generally on trails; rough terrain and/or steep sections and/or long climbs and descents. Boots are highly recommended. CHALLENGING – Rough terrain; one or more of extensive bushwhacking, steep sections, long climbs and descents, beaver dams or other obstacles, or rock scrambling. Boots and poles are essential; long pants and sleeves recommended. 1. “Bring a snack” indicates that there will be a break of only 5 to 7 minutes for refreshments. “Bring a lunch” indicates a longer stop for refreshments. 2. Anyone choosing to leave a hike before the end must be accompanied by another hiker. 3. Dogs are not permitted on hikes (service dogs excepted).
PINE RIDGE SPRING HIKES 2017 (cont’d)
AMBLER HIKES: Ambler hikes are designed to accommodate hikers who prefer and/or need a more leisurely pace. These hikes are between 3-10 km distance on generally easy terrain [some will include some easy hills] and of 1.0 to 3.0 hours duration. This allows time to stop and observe nature along the trails and roadways.
Saturday, April 1 <MODERATE> 12 km View the Two Lakes. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at 9:30am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Rita Zeran 905-885-2874
Sunday, April 2 <EASY PLUS> 5.5 km Oliver’s Lane – Forest Hill area, north of Highway 401 Cobourg. Mixed residential and rural, with one hill. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at 9:30am or from the Highway 45/401 commuter parking lot at 9:45am. Bring a snack and a drink. Contact: Colin Banfield 905-372-7120
Wednesday, April 5 <MODERATE> 12 km Hamilton Township, between 6
th Line and
Donaldson Road. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at 9:30am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: David Beevis 905-885-7151
Saturday, April 8 <MODERATE> 9 km Northumberland Forest, Sweet Fern Loop. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at 9:30am or from the Northumberland County Forest parking lot off Beagle Club Road,(west of Highway 45, approximately 10 km north of Cobourg), at 10am. Contact: Jan Ethier 905-885-9310
Sunday, April 9 <EASY> 5 km Sylvan Glen Conservation Area – Canton and return. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at 9:30am. Bring a snack and a drink. Contact: Stan Muldoon 905-885-9310
Wednesday, April 12 <MODERATE PLUS> 16 km Northumberland Forest ski area and adjacent concession roads. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at 9:30am. or from the Northumberland County Forest parking lot, off Beagle Club Rd, (west of Highway 45, approximately 10 km north of Cobourg), at 10am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Bob Short 905-885-1420
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AMBLER HIKE: <EASY> 3 km Universal Trails [“Carstairs Trails”], Bomanton Road at northern edge of Northumberland Forest. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at 9:30am or from the parking lot at Carstairs Trails, Bomanton Rd. at 10am. Bring a snack and a drink. Contact: Stan Muldoon 905-885-9310
Saturday, April 15 <EASY> 10 km Bowmanville, “Two Creeks”. Includes portions of Bowmanville Creek, the Bowmanville Historical District and Soper Creek. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at 9:30am. Further directions and information to follow. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Jim Osborne 905-436-2499
Sunday, April 16 <EASY> 6 km Geranium Lanes, west Port Hope. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at 10am. Bring a snack and a drink. Contact: John LeBlanc 905-885-5214
Wednesday, April 19 <MODERATE> Pat and Jack Founders Hike. The Ganaraska Trail was officially opened on April 21
st, 1968 with hikes of
5, 10 or 15 miles. We offer hikes of 8 or 16 kilometres named after our founders. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at 9:30am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contacts: John Kurowski 905-885-8776 and John LeBlanc 905-885-5214
Saturday, April 22 <MODERATE> 14 km Joint Hike with Kawartha Club. Northumberland Forest - Green Trail. Poles would be an asset. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at 9:30am. or from the Northumberland County Forest parking lot off Beagle Club Road (approximately 10 km north of Cobourg on Hwy 45) at 10am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact [Kawartha]: Nick 705-243-1265. Contact [Pine Ridge]: Colin Banfield 905-372-7120
Sunday, April 23 <MODERATE> 10 km The Percy Portage Hike. Beginning at the new historic plaque at Cty Rd. 45 & Richardson Rd. (south of Hastings), the hike is over a combination of roads and private property trails. EARLY START Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at 9:15am or from the Hwy 45/401 commuter parking lot at 9:30am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Maria Siemiaszko 905-396-4540
PINE RIDGE SPRING HIKES 2017 (cont’d)
Wednesday, April 26 <MODERATE> 14 km Rural Roads Southeast of Cold Springs. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at 9:30am or from the Cold Springs Memorial Hall, Hwy 18, at 9:50am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Colin Banfield 905-372-7120
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AMBLER HIKE <EASY> 5.5 km Port Britain [“The Red Barn”]. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Rd., Port Hope at 10am. Bring a snack and a drink. Contact: John LeBlanc 905-885-5214
Saturday, April 29 <MODERATE> 12 km Orono Forest. Hike in the forest and finish by hiking into the Town of Orono for a visit to the bakery before returning to the cars. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at 9:30am. or from the parking lot on Ochonski Road in Orono at 10am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Michelle 905-579-3925
Sunday, April 30 <EASY> 6 km Port Hope Lakeshore – Trinity College School Loop. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at 10am. Bring a snack and a drink. Contact: John Kurowski 905-885-8776
Wednesday, May 3 <MODERATE> 12 km Stonewall, Dragonfly and Elderberry Trails in Northumberland Forest. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at 9:30am or from the Northumberland County Forest parking lot off Beagle Club Rd. (approximately 10 km north of Cobourg on Hwy 45) at 10am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Stan Muldoon 905-885-9310
Saturday, May 6 <MODERATE> 11 km Trillium Exrravaganza! Rural lanes from the eastern end of Community Centre Rd., western Alnwick-Haldimand. Leaving from Home Hardware 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. Contact: Colin Banfield 905-372-7120
Sunday, May 7 <EASY> 5 km Follow the Ganaraska River from the Town Hall to the Conservation Area and return. Leaving from the Port Hope Town Hall at 10am. Bring a snack and a drink. Contact: Mary Brinklow 905-372-6298
Wednesday, May 10 <MODERATE> 12 km Richardson’s Lookout, Dean’s Hill. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at 9:30am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: David Beevis 905-885-7151
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OR AMBLER HIKE <MODERATE> 5 km Northumberland Forest – from WoodlandTrails parking lot to Lookout Mountain. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road. Port Hope at 9:30am or from the Woodland Trails parking lot, at Hwy 45 & Woodland Road, at 10am. Bring a snack and a drink. Contact: Jan Ethier 905-885-9310
Saturday, May 13 <EASY PLUS> 10 km Crossen Road area. Hike will start at the home of Graeme Coxon, 3685 Crossen Road. The route will encompass mostly roads and some concessions as well as Graeme’s property, with a stretch through a wooded lot. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at 9:30am or at the Hwy 45/401 commuter parking lot at 9:45am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Graeme Coxon 905-342-3270
Sunday, May 14 <MODERATE> 15 km Oak Ridges Trail in the Ganaraska Forest. There and back hike. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at 9:30am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Bob Short 905-885-1420
Monday May 15
th – Thursday May 18
th
Annual Spring Hiking Trip: Collingwood Area Details to follow. Contact: Jim Osborne 905-436-2499
Wednesday, May 17 <EASY> 6.5 km Back Roads of Grafton. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at 9:30am or from the Hwy 45/401 commuter parking lot at 9:45am. Bring a snack and a drink. Optional lunch following the hike, at the Oasis restaurant in Cobourg. Contact: Rita Zeran 905-885-2874
Saturday, May 20 <MODERATE> 12 km Northumberland Forest – Blue, Red and Orange trails, and forest access roads. Leaving from Home Hardware 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. Contact: Elke Williams 905-269-5245
Sunday, May 21 <MODERATE> 15 km Rural Port Hope - Ganaraska Trail and unmaintained roads between 4
th and 6
th Lines.
Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at 9:30am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: John LeBlanc 905-885-5214
“Thoughts come clearly while one walks.”
- Thomas Mann
PINE RIDGE SPRING HIKES 2017 (cont’d)
Wednesday, May 24 AMBLER HIKE <MODERATE> 10.5 km Northumberland Forest northeast of Centreton. Country roads and forest trails. Leaving from Home Hardware 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. Contact: Bob Short 905-885-1420 OR <MODERATE PLUS> 12 km Northumberland Forest – Luna, FlyingSquirrel and Fisher Trails. Leaving from the Hwy 45/401 commuter parking lot north of Cobourg at 9:30am or from the Northumberland County Forest parking lot off Beagle Club Road (approximately 10 km north of Cobourg on Hwy 45) at 10am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Elke Williams 905-269-5245
Saturday, May 27 Special Event: Dedication of the “Patricia Lawson/Jack Goering Trail” – section of the Ganaraska Trail along the east side of the Ganaraska River, Port Hope. For further details, please refer to separate notice from Stan Muldoon, 905-885-9310
Sunday, May 28 <MODERATE> 12 km Millbrook Valley Trails. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at 9:30am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: John Kurowski 905-885-8776
Wednesday, May 31 <MODERATE> 10 km Oak Ridges Trail, Dunbar Road and Green Trail in Northumberland Forest. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at 9:30am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Mary Brinklow 905-372-6298
Saturday, June 3 <MODERATE> 12 km Follow in the footsteps of the Catherine Parr Trail, to enjoy panoramic views of Rice Lake and a walking tour of Gores Landing. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at 9:30am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Bruce Williamson 905-753-2602
Sunday, June 4 AMBLER HIKE <EASY> 8 km Oshawa Trails. Including the Harmony Trail, the Michael Starr Trail, and intervening green belts and streets. Further details closer to the date. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at 9:30am. Bring a snack and a drink. Contact: Jim Osborne 905-436-2499
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Wednesday, June 7 <MODERATE> 6 km Port Hope streets and Monkey Mountain. Leaving from King’s Field Park, Port Hope at 10am. Bring a snack and a drink. Contact: Tim Hay 905-885-2203
Saturday, June 10 <MODERATE> 12 km Northeast Campbellcroft roads and trails. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at 9:30am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Rita Zeran 905-885-2874
Sunday, June 11 <MODERATE> 12.5 km Burley Town Loop, Vernonville area. Leaving from Home Hardware 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. Contact: Jim Edwards 905-885-7839
Wednesday, June 14 <MODERATE PLUS> 14 km Fleetwood Conservation Area and Forest Road. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at 9:30am or from Solanum Way and Porter Road (Cty. Rd. 32) at 10am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Elke Williams 905-269-5245
Saturday, June 17 <MODERATE> 11 km Baltimore Community Centre Road, country roads east of Baltimore. Leaving from Home Hardware 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. Contact: John LeBlanc 905=885-5214
Sunday, June 18 <EASY> 11 km Waterfront Trail from Bond Head to Wilmot Creek Provincial Fishing Area and return. Meet at Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at 9:30am to carpool or at the Bond Head Parking Lot in Newcastle. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: John Kurowski 905-885-8776
Wednesday, June 21 <MODERATE> 15 km Bethany North Loop. EARLY START. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at 9am or from Bethany at the intersection of Highway 7A and County Road 38 at 9:45am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Bob Short 905-885-1420
OR
AMBLER HIKE <MODERATE> 8 km Ganaraska Trail from Corbett’s Dam to Sylvan Glen Conservation Area and return. Leaving from Corbett’s Dam and fish ladder at 10am (Cavan St. and Choate Road, just south of Hwy 401 overpass). Bring a snack and a drink. Contact: Tim Hay 905-885-2203
PINE RIDGE SPRING HIKES 2017 (cont’d)
Saturday, June 24 <MODERATE> 11 km JOINT HIKE WITH KAWARTHA. Oak Hills area roads and road allowances. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at 9:30am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Stan Muldoon 905-885-9310
Sunday, June 25 <MODERATE> 7 km Upland Vistas, hills near Cold Springs. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at 9:30am or from the bottom of Taylor’s Road, Camborne (0.5 km west on Kennedy Road, from Hwy 18 at Camborne). Bring a snack and a drink. Contact: Colin Banfield 905-372-7120
Wednesday, June 28 <EASY PLUS> 9 km Canton to Port Hope, following trails, farmers’ fields and roads. Car shuttle required. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at 9:30am. Bring a snack and a drink. Contact: Tim Hay 905-885-2203
Saturday, July 1 Canada Day <EASY> March with the Pine Ridge Club in the Port Hope Canada Day Parade. Details to follow. Contact: Stan Muldoon 905-885-9310
Evening Town Walks – July and August
Wednesday, July 12 <EASY> 6 km A circular evening walk mainly through parkland and woodland in Cobourg. Then we will adjourn to the Oasis restaurant for suitable refreshments in their beer garden. Meet at the Cobourg Water Garden, SE corner of Division & Ewart Street at 7pm. Bring a drink. Contact: Ron Baylis 905-372-6101
Wednesday, July 26 <EASY> 6 km Port Hope: Peter St. @ Hope St. to Trinity College School and return. Leaving from the parking lot of Metro Supermarket, Peter St. @ Hope St., Port Hope at 6:30pm. Bring a drink. Contact: Stan Muldoon 905-885-9310
Wednesday, August 9 <EASY> 6 km Cobourg lakeshore to Monk’s Cove and return. Leaving from Victoria Hall, Cobourg at 6:30pm. Bring a drink. Contact: Phil Mabey 905-377-0485
Wednesday, August 23 <EASY> 6 km Back Lanes of Port Hope. Leaving from King’s Field Park, Port Hope (west side of Victoria St. S. approx 0.2 km south of intersection of Rideout St and Toronto Rd. [Winchester Arms]) at 6:30pm. Bring a drink. Contact: Tim Hay 905-885-2203
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WASAGA BEACH SPRING HIKES 2017
All spring/summer hikes meet Wednesday at the Nordic Centre on Blueberry Trail at 9:15am. Contact individual hike leaders on the schedule.
All spring/summer Ambler hikes meet Wednesday at the Nordic Centre on Blueberry Trail at 9:15am. Contact: Lois Kowal 705-429-7692
All spring/summer bike rides meet Monday at the Nordic Centre on Blueberry Trail at 9:15am. Contact: Harry Regu 705-361-2989
Wednesday, April 12 <EASY> 1 1/2 hours loop, local hike from Schoonertown. Contact: Irene B. 705-352-1060
Wednesday, April 19 <MODERATE> 2 hours loop, Monument Hill. Contact: John Boyle 705-429-1072
Wednesday, April 26 <MODERATE> 2 hours loop, river walk from water treatment centre. Contact: Bertram 705-429-7265
Wednesday, May 3 <EASY> 1 1/2 hours, Wasaga Beach Section # 1 badge hike, End to End, Allenwood Beach area to Golf Course Road. Contact: Harry 705-361-2989
OR
2nd hike <MODERATE> 1 1/2 hours, Nordic Centre Contact: Karl 705-429-0838
Wednesday, May 10 <MODERATE> 2 hours, Copeland Forest Trillum & visit to chocolate factory. Contact: Shirl 705-429-7747 or Irene 705-352-1060
Saturday, May 13 Arbour Day Tree Sale Volunteers go to Nordic centre from 8am to 12 noon Contact: Bill Crawford 705-429-9365
Wednesday, May 17 <MODERATE> 2 hours, Nottawasaga Lookout to lime kiln Contact: Brigitte Spencer 705-429-8998
Wednesday, May 24 <MODERATE> 2 hours Nordic centre Contact: Brigitte H. 705-429-4061
Saturday, May 27 Adopt a Road. Meet at trail head on Veterans Way 9am Contact: Roy 705-429-7784
Wednesday, May 31 <EASY> 1 1/2 hours, Oakview Woods Loop Contact: Guenter 705-422-0288
WASAGA BEACH SPRING HIKES 2017 (cont’d)
Saturday, June 3 <MODERATE> 1 1/2 hours, International Trails Day Contact: Harry R. 705-361-2989
Wednesday, June 7 <MODERATE> 2 hours, Loree Forest bring snack. Contact: Irene B. 705-352-1060 or Shirl M. 705-429-7747
Wednesday, June14 Badge hike Section 2/End to End Golf course Road to Veterans Way. Contact: Reg. J. 705-429-3244
OR
2nd hike <EASY> 1 1/2 hours loop, local hike at Nordic centre. Contact: Josef 705-429-9969
Wednesday, June 21 <EASY> 1 1/2 hour, Tiny Marsh, bring donation. Contact: Bill C. 705-429-9365
Wednesday, Jun 28 <EASY> 1 1/2 hours, beach hike/ John Van Vlack Picnic Karl Oggers, 2 Silverbirch Ave. Nominations meeting after lunch. Pot luck, finger food, bring plates, cups. Cool drink provided. Contact: Irene B. 705-352-1060 Shirl M. 705-429-7747
Wednesday, July5 <EASY> 2 hours, hike local Contact: Brigitte H. 705-429-4061
Wednesday, July 12 <MODERATE> 1 1/2 hours, badge hike section 3 End to End Veterans to Schoonertown Contact: Josef 705-429-9969
OR
Phelpston loop Contact: Tony D. 705-213-0190
Wednesday, July19 <EASY> 1 1/2 hours, Carly Patterson loop Meet at 210 Melrose Ave.S at 9:15am We are guest of Braid family in Harold’s memory Bring swim suits, double food, chairs, lunch at 11:30am. AGM meeting afterwards Contact: Irene B. 705-352-1060
Wednesday, Jul.26 Moderate 2 hrs. Pretty River loop hike, bring snack Contact: Guenter 795-422-0288
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WILDERNESS SPRING HIKES 2017
Saturday, April 22 <CHALLENGING> Annual Spring Hike. Moore Falls to Devil's Lake. Approx. 19 km. Meet at Devil's Lake parking lot at 9 am. Contact David at [email protected] to let him know that you will be participating.
Friday, May 5 to Sunday May 7 Spring backpacking hike. Route TBD. Participation limited to those approved in advance by the hike leader. Contact Larry at [email protected] for further information.
Saturday, May 6 <CHALLENGING> Ragged Rapids loop hike. Approx. 16 km. Meet at 9:30am at Victoria Bridge. Space is limited. Contact Glynn at [email protected] to register.
Saturday, May 13 - Sunday May 14<CHALLENGING> Spring Crossover hike #2. 37 km overnight backpacking hike. Meet at 8am on Saturday at Victoria Bridge. Space is limited. Contact Glynn at [email protected] for further information.
Membership Renewal Form for 2017
The membership year runs from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017. To renew your membership, simply photocopy this form, or clip it from your newsletter. Print clearly your complete address, sign the form and mail it to the address below, along with a cheque in the amount of $25.00. Payment to be made to:
Ganaraska Hiking Trail Association Inc. P.O. Box 693, Orillia, ON L3V 6K7
Name: ________________________________
Address: ______________________________
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Phone #: ______________________________ Club:__________________________________ E-mail Address: ________________________
Check this box if this is a change of address or club.
I, the undersigned, agree that participating in events, or making use of the trail in any way, do so at my own risk.
Signature: ___________________________
Comfortable Hiking Holidays Toll free 1 (866) 449-1908 [email protected] www.letshike.com
THE “CAMINO”, SPAIN May 1 to 13, 2017
The Camino de Santiago is an iconic trek covering some 800km across the north of Spain. Our journey encompasses the last 160km from O’Cebreiro to Santiago de Compostela,
including many “extras” in order to make it a complete Galician experience. Thousands of pilgrims have walked
before us, and it is time to add your footsteps to this famous trail.
KENYA WALKING SAFARI
July 9 to 21, 2017 Don’t just drive through Kenya – hike it too!
Imagine encountering herds of zebras, giraffes and gazelles right on your path! Travel to 3 different parts of the country, take in incredible sunsets over the savannah, visit Masai
herdsmen in their homes and, of course, see lions, elephants & leopards on our game drives. Accommodations include luxury tented camps and one night at The Ark! And did you know that July is the coolest month of the year in
Kenya?
MACHU PICCHU, PERU September 15 to 27, 2017
Explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas by hiking through the famed salt pans of Maras, the ancient ruins of Pisac, and trekking high up into the Urubamba mountain range. Then
that all important day arrives when we hike into Machu Picchu – rounding the corner of the Sun Gate and seeing
Machu Picchu with your own eyes will give you goose bumps!
(Note: This trip does not involve ANY camping – all accommodations are in hotel & lodges.)
TICO # 50018498
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T h e G u i d e b o o k ! Has full colour
topographic maps, plus a
written description of each
section along the trail. The
guidebook is in a small
binder so that it is easy to take out a map or two to bring
with you on the trail.
Check out the Ganaraska Hiking Trail website for trail
changes and re-routes, to keep your guidebook up-to-date.
Please use the order form on the back of this newsletter.
Follow payment instructions as indicated.
Postmaster: Please return undeliverable mail to: Ganaraska Hiking Trail Association Inc.
P.O. Box 693, Orillia, ON L3V 6K7
Merchandise Order Form Proudly display your support of the Ganaraska Trail Association by purchasing any of the merchandise listed below. Just fill out the order form and mail it with your payment, name and address to:
Ganaraska Hiking Trail Association Inc.
P.O. Box 636, Wasaga Beach, ON L0Z 1A5 Item Shipping Cost Cost
Guide Book Inserts Only (members) .................................. $16.00 + $12.00
Guide Book with Binder (members) .................................... $19.00 + $12.00
Guide Book with Binder (non-members) ........................... $25.00 + $12.00
Trail Crest ................................................................................ $ 4.00 + $ 1.50
Section Badge End-to-End badge ........................................ $ 3.00 + $ 1.50
Special Wilderness End-to-End badge ................................ $ 7.00 + $ 1.50
Your name badge .................................................................. $ 5.00 + $ 3.00
Sweatshirts (Green or Blue) (S, M, L, XL, XXL) ............................ $20.00 + $12.00
Vest (Red, Forest Green, Navy Blue) (S, M, L, XL) ................. $40.00 + $12.00
Cream T-shirt (M, L, XL, XXL) ..................................................... $15.00 + $10.00
Notes: 1. Make cheque (including shipping cost) payable to:
Ganaraska Hiking Trail Association Inc.
2. Be sure to specify size and colour of shirts.
3. Section badges are for members who have hiked a complete section of trail.
4. Name badges will be your first name plus club affiliation.
Qty. Items Price Plus Shipping
Donations
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Know the Ganaraska Hiking Trail – make sure you have a Guidebook!
Also available for purchase at the following outlets: Mountain Co-op, Sojourn and Bird House Nature Company
Ganaraska Hiking Trail Association Inc.
P.O. Box 693, Orillia, ON L3V 6K7 www.ganaraska-hiking-trail.org
e-mail: [email protected]
