The most current Covid Provincial Health guidelines will apply to all events
March 15, 2023
Harbourview PathsMeet: 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
Collingwood East CircuitMeet: 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
Wasaga Turquoise TrailMeet: 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
Loree Forest -pass required or parking fee (double check)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
Margaret Paul Side TrailMeet: 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
Ganarask Trail Wasaga Beach
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
Metcalfe RockMeet: 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
North of Devil’s GlenMeet: 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
EcoPark (Stayner) Visit
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
Walter’s FallsMeet: 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
Duncan Caves
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
Mingay Tract – Creemore Nature ReserveMeet: 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
Tom Thompson Trail, 22nd Sideroad Section, MeafordMeet: 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
John Haigh Side TrailMeet: 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
Woodford LoopsMeet: 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.