March 15, 2023

Meet: Canadian Tire parking lot.
Start Time: 10:30 a.m.
Directions: From Collingwood, Hwy. 26 West to the Cdn. Tire centre
Description: park at Canadian Tire – cross Highway 26 W – walk along the boardwalk to Millenium Park and return – approx 4 km.
Leader: Barbara Euler 416-578-1744; email: bjeulerhike@gmail.com

March 22, 2023

Meet: at Museum
Start Time: 10:30 a.m.
Directions: St. Paul and Huron Street
Description: Approx. 7 km walk, easy interesting sites, taking in Georgian Bay views and the pretty river
Leader: Noella Rusk email: noellarusk@gmail.com; cell 705-816-6635

April 5, 2023

Meet: at trail head
Start Time: 10:30 a.m.
Directions: Take Hwy 26 east to Mosley Road roundabout; then follow Mosley to River Road West. Take River Road West to Veteran’s Way, turn right and continue 1.4 km to Fernbrooke, and park on road. Lunch at the casino for those interested.
Description: 4.8 km loop, approximately 2 hours. Good for all skill levels.
Leader: Noella Rusk. Cell: 705-816-6635, Email: noellarusk@gmail.com

April 12, 2023

Meet: at trailhead
Start Time: 10:30 a.m.
Directions: From Collingwood take 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 end where road turns to the left and becomes 21st Sideroad. Continue about 0.5 km. to parking on right hand shoulder opposite house no. 729150.
Description: Trail starts with short, steep hill, then mostly level with good footing. Reforested areas and natural woodlands. Great views over Georgian Bay. About 5.5 km. which can be shortened. Picnic lunch on the platform.
Leader: Rose Feaver; Cell 705-446-5204; Email: rose@roseincollingwood.com

April 19, 2023

Meet: 10:30 a.m.
Directions: From Collingwood, take Mountain Road to the roundabout, then Scenic Caves Road to the top of the mountain, and continue on to 6th line. Turn right onto 6th line to end of road – parking on 6th line
Description: Moderate difficulty, Two steep climbs but we will stop often. Otherwise the trail, largely through scenic woodlands and fields and by a lovely stream, is fairly easy.. Length of walk is approx. 4.5 km . Trilliums should be out at this time. Lunch to follow at Ravenna General Store
Leader: Barb Euler; Cell (416)578-1744; email: bjeulerhike@gmail.com

April 26,2023

Meet: at Trailhead
Start Time: 10:30 a.m.
Directions: Hwy 26 West to the roundabout and take Mosley Road/County Rd. 92. Continue to follow CR 92 which becomes River Road West. Continue to Oxbow Park Drive and turn right. Continue to Cameron Drive and turn left and left again on Woodland Drive. #30-42 Woodland Drive.
Description: 5.1 km. walk with some steep areas. Sand dunes are the attraction at the beginning of trail. Beautiful vistas along the way to enjoy nature. There is also access to a dirt road through the woods that makes for very easy hiking. Lunch at Casino for those interested.
Leader: Noella Rusk; Cell 705-816-6635; email: noellarusk@gmail.com

May 3, 2023

Meet: in Parking area
Start Time: 10:30 a.m.
Directions: Follow 6th St. west to Osler Bluffs Rd. (Grey Rd. 19,) turn left, and then right when 19 goes up the hill, follow to Grey Rd. 2. Cross Grey Rd. 2 and continue (road now called Sideroad 9.) At the 10th Line turn left and go approx. 1.5 kms. to the parking lot on the left. At times it is interesting to watch climbers challenge the steep rock face.
Description: We start along the road, then turn and climb the escarpment (ladder in place at one steeper section.) We follow the top to some wonderful views, then descend to a firepit for our lunch. Total distance about 1.7 kms. Short but rugged in spots
Leader: Robert Brand: Cell 705-994-3384

May 10, 2023

Meet: at Bruce Trail parking lot
Starting time: 10:30 a.m.
Directions: Take Hwy 124 south from Collingwood. Pass Devil’s Glen Ski Club entrance. The BT parking lot is on your left.
Description: 5 km there and back to forested area with lots of spring flowers. Some rocky bits and two gentle climbs.
Enjoy the viewing platform at the end of the hike.
Lunch to follow at Myler & Loretta’s
Leader: Barb Euler Cell (416) 578-1744, Email: bjeulerhike@gmail.com

May 17, 2023

Meet:at trailhead
Starting Time: 10:30 a.m.
Description: Join Erica Dewey of Clearview Parks and Recreation for an informative walk/talk at the Clearview EcoPark. Learn about the many features of the Park and the Nature League's contribution to its development.
Directions: From Collingwood, take Highway #26 towards Stayner. Just before the Stayner cemetery, turn left onto Nottawasaga S/R #27/28. Drive 1.4 kms., turn right onto Mowat St. for a very short drive to the Park entrance. Optional lunch: Grazeland Eatery/Market: Main Street Stayner.
Leaders: Lois & Gary Cauthers ; 705-466-2272; email: glcauthers@rogers.com

May 24, 2023

Meet: at Trailhead
Start Time: 10:30 a.m.
Directions: Take Hwy 26 west to GR 40 and continue on it to GR 29. Turn right and follow it through Walters Falls village. Pass the junction with Holland-Sydenham Townline on your right and continue to parking area on your left (a closed section of H-S Townline)
Description: 4 km loop. We’ll hike in to the falls – lots of photo ops – and back to our starting point through beautiful cedar and beech forests. Group lunch at Falls Inn – reservation required
Leader: Barbara Euler 416-578-1744; email: bjeulerhike@gmail.com.

May 31, 2023

Meet: in Parking area
Start Time: 10:30 a.m.
Directions: Follow 6th St. west to Osler Bluffs Rd. (GR 19,) turn left and then right when 19 goes up the hill, follow to GR 2. Cross GR. 2 and continue (road now called Sideroad 9.) At the 10th Line turn right and then left on to the 9th Sideroad again. Continue down into the valley and up the hill, to small parking lot on left. Park in lot and at side of road.
Description: Scenic 5 km. walk, hilly, great views, forest and field, lunch by stream, 3 stiles to navigate. Moderate difficulty.
Leader: Robert Brand: Cell 705-994-3384 , no email; text only

June 7, 2023

Meet: at Trailhead
Start Time: 10:30 a.m.
Directions: Take Hwy 124 to Duntroon. Turn left on Hwy 91 and continue for approx 2.5 km. Turn right onto Concession Rd. 6 and drive for about 10 km. passing Side Rd. 15-16 intersection on the way until you reach the T intersection at County Rd. 9. Turn right and drive .5 km. to Concession 6 on the left ( Road veers off suddenly to the left up a steep hill). Proceed to the parking area. Room for approx. 8 cars
Description: Terrain moderate with some hills. Distance 5 km . Lunch to follow at Bank Cafe in Creemore
Leader: Robert Brand: Cell 705-994-3384 , no email; text only

June 14, 2023

Meet: at Trailhead.
Start Time: 10:30 a.m.
Directions: From Collingwood go West on Highway 26, approximately 33 km. Turn right onto 9 Line/Grey Road 112 – approxiately 1.8 km the destination is on left.
Description: In and out ,moderately challenging, 4 km. Takes about 1 hour to complete. Trail is great for hiking and exploring. Lunch following at Leeky canoe, 94 Sykes St N, Meaford.
Leaders: Noella Rusk; Cell 705-816-6635; email: noellarusk@gmail.com
Rose Feaver: Cell 705-446-5204; email: rose@roseincollingwood.com

June 21, 2023

Meet: at Trailhead
Start Time: 10:30 a.m.
Directions: From Collingwood, take 6th Street to Grey Road 19, turn left and then right again onto Grey Road 19 (heading toward Castle Glen). Approx. 2.9 km turn left onto 2nd line. Approx. 2 km arrive at destination.
Description: 7.1 km loop trail. Generally considered an easy route; it takes about 2 hours to complete. Great for hiking. Well marked beautiful trail with plenty of elevation variation. Sun protection is recommended as some sections are exposed to the sun.
Leader: Noella Rusk email: noellarusk@gmail.com; cell 705-816-6635

June 28, 2023

Meet: at Woodford Community Centre
Start Time: 10:30 a.m.
Directions: Take hwy. 26 west through Meaford. About halfway to Owen Sound, turn right at the sign for Woodford Crescent and proceed to the community centre on your right.
Description: 4 km or 6 km. A double loop with option to drop out after the first one. Several geologic and historic spots as well as lots of interesting flora. It’s a very pleasant hike but with some challenging spots. We will go slowly and carefully. Maybe a pub stop following the hike.
Leader: Barbara Euler 416-578-1744; email: bjeulerhike@gmail.com.