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 - MARCH
Schooner Town Loop Trail - hike or snowshoe (5km)
Saturday March 6,th, 2010, 1 pm.
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
Oak Ridges Trail # 11 (11.5 km)
Sunday March 14,th, 2010, 1 pm.
Easy pace.
Hwy 48 to Bloomington Sideroad. (Map 4 of the ORTA) Forest and road.
Meet at Bloomington SR and 10th line, just east of Bloomington.
Bring lunch or snacks and water.
Stop at The Lion of Stouffville or Whitchurch pub on Hwy 47 west of 9th Line after the hike.
For more information, contact David Francis at david.francis.trails@gmail.com or 905-936-4446
Oak Ridges Trail (ORTA) # 12 (9 km)
Sunday Mar 28,th, 2010, 1 pm.
Easy pace.
Bloomington Sideroad to Secord Wildlife Area (Map 5 of the ORTA) Mostly
rural. Meet at Secord Wildlife Area parking lot. 3rd Con south of Goodwood and
Secord Rd. Bring lunch or snacks and water.
Stop at Annina’s Cafe in Goodwood afterwards.
For more information, contact David Francis at david.francis.trails@gmail.com or 905-936-4446
2010 - APRIL
Group hikes at the Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival
Saturday and Sunday April 10th and 11th, 2010.
Explore the 3.5 and 5 km Simcoe County Trails at the Tiffin Conservation Area. Guided walks at 10 AM, 11 AM, noon, and 1 PM. Many children’s activities, as well as maple syrup demonstrations. Environmental and Trail displays in the John L. Jose Learning Centre. Cover charge includes pancake and maple sausage breakfast.
Go west from Barrie on County Road 90 for 7 km and south on the 8th line of Essa for approx. 3 km. The Tiffin Conservation Area is between sideroads 25 and 30, on the east side of the 8th line.
For more information, contact Frieda Baldwin at info@simcoecountytrails.net or 705-458-4037
Oxfam Trailwalker Familiarization Hike 1
Sunday April 18th, 2010. - 10km
Old 2nd south (GT km 17.6) to Midhurst (GT km 27.7)
First 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 Forest Hill Public School, on Doran Road in Midhurst, just east of hwy 27.
Hike coordinators: David Francis and Frieda Baldwin. You must RSVP for this event to info@simcoecountytrails.net. Or contact Frieda Baldwin at 705-458-4037
North Simcoe Railtrail and Huronia Lookout
Saturday April 25th, 2010.
6.5 km Easy but hilly. First part of the hike is on the railtrail through the Minesing Swamp and historic Fort Willow, then via Nine Mile Portage Heritage Trail to the Huronia Lookout.
Meet at 1 PM at the Huronia Lookout on George Johnson Road (previously Simcoe County Road 28), approx. 500 south of Snow Valley Road.
For more information, contact Frieda Baldwin at info@simcoecountytrails.net or 705-458-4037
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
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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