Wednesday, April 7
Pine River - KilgorieMeet at Trailhead
Start Time: 10:30 a.m.
Directions: Take Hwy. 124 to Singhampton, Continue south on #124 for 21 kms. to Melancthon Sideroad.15. Turn left & park. We will convoy from there to the start of the hike.
This is a 3.1 km. mostly wooded scenic loop with some moderate hills, remnants of an old Mill, the Pine River and a fishing lake.
Leader: Robert Brand 705-444-2692 (text ony)
Wednesday, April 14
Trout Hollow Trail Big Head RiverMeet at Trailhead
Start Time: 10:30 a.m.
Directions: Take Hwy. 26 west to Meaford. Coming into town turn left on Edwin Street (small sign to Beautiful Joe Park) look for Park sign on right and park in lot.
The trail leads us through interesting wooded areas and along by the river. Salmon fishing in season. Moderate trail , green trail approximately 6.8 km out and back. Picnic lunch optional by the river.
Leader: Noella Rusk email: noellarusk@gmail.com cell 705-816-6635
Wednesday, April 21
Pretty River Park - LowerMeet at Trailhead
Start time 10:30 am,
Directions:Take 6th Street to 10th Line and turn left. Continue on 10th line south to Sideroad 30/31. Turn right and continue to large parking lot on left, from here we will proceed to roadside parking at the trailhead.
Mostly wooded, hilly, not rocky, babbling brook. Approx. 3.5 k., moderate difficulty.
Leader: Robert Brand 705-444-2692. (Text only)
Wednesday, April 28
Margaret Paul Side TrailMeet at Trailhead
Start time:10:30 am
Directions: From Collingwood, take the Mountain Road to the roundabout, then Scenic Caves Road to the top of the mountain, and continue on to Banks. Turn right at Banks and head north on the 4th Line to the 18/19 Sideroad. Turn left and continue along the 18/19 Side road to the 5th Line where the walk begins.
Moderate difficulty; a rocky road at the beginning can make footing a little difficult, and there is a short steep hill at the end, otherwise the trail, largely through scenic woodlands and by a lovely stream is very gentle. Length of walk is approx. 4.2 k.
Leader: Rose Feaver email: rose@roseincollingwood.com – Cell 705-446-5204
Hike # 5 Date TBA
Walters Falls
Meet in Parking Lot of the Falls Inn
Start Time: 10:30 a.m.
Directions: Take Hwy 26 West to Cty Rd 40. Go left and continue on 40, up the hills, to the T- junction at the end. Turn right to Walters Falls and then go left on Victoria Street and right on Front Street to the end.
Take a 4.5 km loop hike up one side of Walters Creek and back down the other side. This is not a difficult hike but there are some hills so may be difficult for people with knee or hip problems.
Leader: TBA
Hike # 6 Date TBA
Hoggs Falls
Meet at Trailhead
Start time: 10:30 am.
Directions: Take 6th Street and Turn left on Osler Bluff Road and right on Grey Road 19
Turn left onto Grey County Rd 2 (signs for Fevershaw)
Turn right onto Grey County Rd 4 (signs for County Road 4) past Grey Road 13,
Turn right onto E Back Line 900 m Turn right onto Lower Valley Rd and follow Hoggs Falls
signs to parking lot on left.
4.8 km loop, hills, moderate
Leader: TBA
Hike # 7 Date TBA
Old BaldyMeet at Trail Head
Start Time: 10:30 a.m.
Directions:Take 6th Street to Osler Bluff Rd. Turn left and then right Grey Rd. 19, cross Grey Rd. 2, continue on Sideroad 9, jog left then right at 10th line, continue on Sideroad 9 through Duncan to 3rd line. Turn left on 3rd line, then right on Sideroad 7B, proceed to corner and park.
Easy 3.6 km.walk, great views over Beaver Valley.
Leader: TBA
Hike # 8 Date TBA
Siegerman Side Trail - HeathcoteMeet at Trailhead
Start time: 10:30 am.
Directions: Take Hwy.26 west to Cty. Rd. 40 ( Walters Falls road.) Turn left on 40 and left again on Cty. Rd. 13, drive through Heathcote. The next intersection is Sideroad 22C. Drive west ( right ) on this road to the next intersection the 3rd line and park on the side of the road.
Approx 3.2 km. loop hike, steep hill to start road allowance then gradual decline, one rocky section. Great views.
Leader: TBA
Hike # 9 Date TBA
Standing Rock Singhamptoon
Meet at Trailhead
Start time 10:30 a.m.
Directions: Take concession 10 or Hwy 124 to Duntroon Side Rd [formerly Simcoe Cty Rd 91] Turn Right and proceed to T- intersection (Clearview Osprey Townline) and turn right. Drive to the end and park.
Easy walk with interesting views.
Leader:TBA
Hike # 10 Date TBA
Kolapore Uplands
Meet in Parking Lot
Start Time : 10:30 a.m.
Directions: Follow 6th St. west to Osler Bluff Rd. (Grey Rd. 19,) turn left, and then right when 19 goes up the hill, follow to Grey Rd. 2 and turn left. Proceed approx. 1.5 kms., to Kolapore north parking lot on the left.
Approx. 4 kms.,mainly level, some rocks. Interesting 2 km. walk through woodlands, ferns, wildflowers, picnic lunch optional at boardwalk over stream, return along same path.
Leader: Robert Brand 705-444-2692.
Hike # 11 Date TBA
Mingay Tract - Creemore Nature Reserve
Meet at Trailhead
Start Time : 10:30 a.m.
Directions: Take Hwy # 124 to Duntroon. Turn left on Hwy 91 and continue along 91 for approx
2.5 km. Turn Right onto Concession Road 6 and drive along Con #6 or about 10 km passing Side Rd. 15-16
intersection on the way until you reach the T-intersection at County Road #9 turn right and drive 5 km to
Concession #6 on the Left ( Road veers off suddently to the left up a steep hill).
Proceed to the
parking
area. Room for approximately 8 cars.
Leaders: Lois & Gary Cauthers ; 705-466-2272; email: glcauthers@rogers.com
Hike # 12 Date TBA
Boyne Valley SpringsMeet at Trailhead
Start Time : 10:30 a.m.
Directions: Take Hwy.124 south through Singhampton and Redickville to Dufferin Cty. Rd. 17, turn left, meet at east side of Hwy 124 ( stop light)
2.6 km. loop-hilly, not rocky. Very pleasant walk, views, streams and endangered butternut trees. Leader
Leader: TBA
Hike # 13 Date TBA
Bayview ExtensionMeet at Trailhead
Start Time : 10:30 a.m.
Directions: Drive west on Hwy. 26 past Meaford to the St.Vincent-Sydenham Townline. Turn right and drive about 5 km., park on right at turn in road.
This is a lovely walk through forest trails with lookouts over Georgian Bay on top of the escarpment west of Meaford. Degree of difficulty: moderate, no hills, some rocky sections.
Leader: TBA
Wednesday, April 7
Stayner Lagoons E-ParkTake Hwy 26 towards Stayner. Look for Fernwood Farm Market on your right just before you get into Stayner.
Take the next turn on the left which is Nottawasaga Side Road 27 & 28 . Continue on this road until you see
the Clearview Township works yard on the right. Take the third entrance into this works area and keeping
left go into the parking lot for the dog park .
We will meet here to start our walk at 10.30.
This is an easy walk on flat terrain. We will walk around a pond and view the water birds from the lookout.
The Nature League raised money to contribute to the development of this Eco-Park.
Register with Marlene at dmesson@yahoo.com
Wednesday, April 14
Blantyre Conservation AreaFrom Thornbury take 26 towards Collingwood. It is short distance to County Rd 40{Walters Falls Rd} where you turn right. From Collingwood Take Hwy 26 towards Thornbury and turn left at Cty Rd#40, [Walters Falls Rd} which is before you get to Thornbury. Continue West on Cty Rd 40 for 17 1/2 kms, 4 stop signs, to Cty Rd 12, where you turn right and continue to Blantyre. Park on the roadside.
This is an easy walk through a field and bush into a conservation area. Great views toward Georgian Bay and Cape Rich. Marilyn Rutherford will be our guide on this walk. She was born and grew up on the farm beside the conservation area.
Remember to register with Marlene at dmesson@yahoo.com
Wednesday, April 21
Beautiful Joe Park MeafordTake Hwy 26 to Meaford. Continue through the first set of lights and as you start going down the hill look for the sign to Beautiful Joe Park on the left.
We will meet in the park at 10.30 a.m. for an easy walk along the river and around the park.
Remember to register with Marlene at dmesson@yahoo.com
Wednesday, April 28
The Underwood and Black Ash Creek TrailTake Birch, Oak or Hurontario going south to Cameron St. Turn right and go to the dead end of Cameron Street and park on the street.
This is a walk through a wooded area to High St. We cross High St to get to the Black Ash Creek area. This is an interesting walk through woods and beside the creek.
Remember to Register with Marlene at dmesson@yahoo.com