Events
Huronia Trails and Greenways invites you to participate in any of these trail events. A great way of getting to know a new trail, or meeting like minded inviduals, who just like you want to explore our great trails in Simcoe County. These events are usually free of charge and coordianted by volunteers. Participation is at your own risk. Check with the event coordinator should you have any further questions.
2010 - MAY
Oxfam Trailwalker Familiarization Hike 2
Saturday May 1, 2010 - approx. 6 km
Loop at Horseshoe Valley Road - DUSK to DARK
Second of a 3-part series of hikes on the Ganaraska Trail on which the 2010 Oxfam Trailwalker event will take place July 23 to 25, 2010. For info on Oxfam Trailwalker go to www.oxfamtrailwalker.ca
Meet at 8 PM at the Heights of Horseshoe on Horseshoe Valley Road, approx. 5 km east of hwy 400 on the north side of Horseshoe Valley Road. Note that this hike will take place Dusk to Dark, sunset will be at 8:30 PM, and hikers will require a good flash light or head lamp (with back up and extra batteries!)
Hike coordinators: Frieda Baldwin and David Francis. You must RSVP for this event to info@simcoecountytrails.net. Or contact Frieda Baldwin at 705-458-4037
Oxfam Trailwalker Familiarization Hike 3
Sunday May 9, 2010 - 10 km
Oro 11th line (GT km 56.0) to Bass Lake SR (GT km 66.2)
Third of a 3-part series of hikes on the Ganaraska Trail on which the 2010 Oxfam Trailwalker event will take place July 23 to 25, 2010. For info on Oxfam Trailwalker go to www.oxfamtrailwalker.ca
Meet at 10 AM at the large Staging Area under the hydro lines, on the south side of Bass Lake SR, half way between line 7 and 8 of Oro Medonte. From hwy 400, go east on Old Barrie Road to the 8th line of Oro Medonte, turn left on the 8th and go north to Bass Lake SR. Turn left on Bass Lake SR. The staging area is 500 m to the west.
Hike coordinators: Rolf Tomlins and Frieda Baldwin. You must RSVP for this event to info@simcoecountytrails.net. Or contact Frieda Baldwin at 705-458-4037
Caledon Bruce Trail – Landowner appreciation hike
Saturday May 15, 2010
Caledon Hills Bruce Trail Map 17
Moderate,14 km. Variable terrain, some hills. Medium pace. A loop hike with a short stop at St. Francis Centre. New hikers and families welcome. No dogs. Refreshments after. Hiking boots suggested.
Depart: 7th Line Access Parking Lot Directions: Meet at the 7th Line Access Parking Lot located at Airport Rd. and the 7th Line Mono. It is located 2km north of Mono Mills east of Airport Rd. on the south side of 7th Line. We will hike to the main trail from the parking lot, head south from there passing through Glen Haffy CA and returning via the Glen Haffy Side Trail. We will take a short break at the St. Francis Centre to honour a long time landowner.
Leader: Carol Sheppard: 519-942-9864 between 7-9pm; 4sheppard@rogers.com
Dufferin Hi-Land Bruce Trail – 20 km Challenge
Saturday May 15, 2010
All the hills of Dufferin have been brought together for your hiking pleasure. The Challenge, for which one can earn a badge, starts at 9:30 AM from the parking lot on Centre Road (km 18.7 map 20, ed. 25 Bruce Trail guide book). Please register by May 1 with a $8 cheque payable to the Dufferin Hi-Land BTC. Send it to Dufferin Hi-Land BTC c/o Rick McCoy 305-8 Speedvale Avenue, West Guelph, ON N1H 1J4.
For further information contact Rick McCoy at 519-829-4143 or rickpmccoy@sympatico.ca
2010 - JUNE
International Trail Day Events
Saturday June 5th, 2010.
International Trail Day Events in Clearview, Collingwood, Town of Blue Mountains and Wasaga Beach
Note: The Clearview Art in the Park event is not a contest, but rather an Art in the Park collaborative youth art project.
For more information, please download the poster(PDF) here
TRAILS OPEN
Saturday June 5th, 2010.
Tay Shore Trail Nature Hike
A guided nature walk will be offered along a short section of the Tay Shore Trail. It will provide an opportunity to examine the flora and fauna along the trail, talk about the habitat of various species that inhabit the area and discuss interests of the participants. A skilled naturalist/ecologist will lead the group and will assist with species identification and answer any questions. The guided tour will be open to hikers, cyclists and is wheelchair accessible.
The nature walk will start at 1:00pm Participants will meet at Trestle Park at 12:45. Trestle Park is an MTO roadside picnic area on Highway 12 just east of the Rumney Road/Triple Bay Road intersection.
For more information please contact Bryan Anderson – Recreation Coordinator – 534-7248 ext. 235 OR banderson@tay.ca
Boyne Valley Springs loop hike (9 km)
Saturday June 5th, 2010.
This is a new and very scenic section of the Dufferin Hi-Land Bruce Trail. Lots of hills, valleys and creeks!
Meet at 10 AM in the parking lot of Superburger in Primrose (hwy 89 and 10) Bring lunch.
For more information, contact Frieda Baldwin at info@simcoecountytrails.net or 705-458-4037
Schooner Town Loop Trail hike (6 km)
Saturday June 19th, 2010.
Easy but somewhat hilly
Meet at 1 PM at Schooner Town Parkette in Wasaga Beach, located on River Road East, just east of the bridge over the Nottawasaga River.
For more information, contact Frieda Baldwin at info@simcoecountytrails.net or 705-458-4037
Midhurst and Museum loop hike (10 km)
Saturday June 26th, 2010.
Meet at 11 AM at the Simcoe County Museum Parking lot at hwy 26 in Midhurst Bring lunch.
For more information, contact Frieda Baldwin at info@simcoecountytrails.net or 705-458-4037
2010 - JULY
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2010 - AUGUST
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2010 - SEPTEMBER
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2010 - OCTOBER
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2010 - NOVEMBER
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2010 - DECEMBER
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2011 - JANUARY
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2011 - FEBRUARY
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2011 - MARCH
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2011 - APRIL
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