2024 Spring Hiking Schedule:
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Leaders will try to make hikes as informative as possible

The most current Covid Protocols will apply to all events.

Please meet at Home Hardware at the designated time for carpooling, or you can meet at the trailhead at 10:30 a.m. If cancellation is required due to weather conditions, you will be informed by an email, usually from Debra Friendly, by 8:30 am (note time change).Be sure to check your email.

Please bring along a friend to encourage new membership.

No registration required – Carpooling as indicated - Guests Welcome – Please no pets.

March 20

Nottawasaga Lookout

Meet: Car Pool 9:45 a.m.
Start Time: 10:30 a.m.
Directions: Take Hwy. 124 south to Duntroon side road (Simcoe County Rd. 91). Turn right and proceed 5.5 km to "T" intersection (Clearview Osprey Town Line). Turn right to end and park.
Description: A 4 km moderate loop with good views, not difficult. Depending on conditions we may extend the hike with a short there and back for some more interesting views.
Leader: Barbara Euler 416-578-1744; email: bjeulerhike@gmail.com.

March 27

Collingwood East Circuit
Nature Walkers will join us for this walk.

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 – we can shorten the walk if necessary.
Leader: Robert Brand; Cell 705- 994-3384, no email; text only

April 3, 2024

Wasaga Turquoise Trail

Meet: Carpool 9:45 am
Starting 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 10, 2024

Monument Hill Trail - Wasaga Beach

Carpool: 9:45 a.m.
Start Time: 10:30 a.m.
Directions: From Collingwood to Mosley Road and follow to Veterans , turn right and then 4.2 km and left on Klondike 2.5 km and park on road.
Description: mix of forest dirt path and sandy sections. Approximately 4 to 5 km Lots of little hills, twists, and switch backs.
Leader: Noella Rusk. Cell: 705-816-6635, Email: noellarusk@gmail.com

April 17, 2024

Metcalfe Rock

Meet: Carpool 9:45 a.m.
Starting 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

April 24, 2024

Ganaraska Trail Wasaga Beach

Meet: Carpool 9:45 a.m.
Starting 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 1, 2024

Margaret Paul Side Trail- starting from 6th line Swiss Meadows

Meet: Carpool 10:00 a.m.
Starting 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 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, is 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

May 8, 2024

North of Devil’s Glen

Meet: Carpool 10 a.m.
Starting time: 10:30 am – Bruce Trail Parking Lot
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 15, 2024

EcoPark (Stayner) Visit

Meet: Carpool 9:45 a.m.
Start Time: 10:30am
Description: 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. fora very short drive to the Park entrance.
Leaders: Lois & Gary Cauthers ; 705-466-2272; email: glcauthers@rogers.com

May 22, 2024

Duncan Caves

Meet: Carpool 9:45 a.m.
Starting 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

May 29, 2024

Walter’s Falls

Meet: Carpool 9:30 a.m.
Start time: 10:30 am
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: Barb Euler Cell (416) 578-1744, Email: bjeulerhike@gmail.com

June 5, 2024

Mingay Tract – Creemore Nature Reserve

Meet: Carpool 9:45 a.m.
Starting 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 Café in Creemore
Leader: Robert Brand: Cell 705-994-3384, no email; text only

June 12, 2024

Tom Thompson Trail, 22nd Sideroad Section, Meaford

Meet: Carpool 9:45 a.m.
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 – approximately 1.8 km the destination is on left
Description: In and out, moderately challenging, 4 km. Takes about 1 hour to complete. Trailis 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 19, 2024

John Haigh Side Trail

Meet: Carpool 10 a.m.
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. It is a well marked beautiful trail with plenty of elevation variation. Sun protection is recommended as some sections are exposed to the sun.
Leader: Noella Rusk; Cell 705-816-6635; email: noellarusk@gmail.com

June 26, 2024

Woodford Loops

Meet: Carpool 9:30 a.m.
Start time: 10:30 am. - Woodford Community Centre
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/ 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: Barb Euler, Cell (416)578-1744; email: bjeulerhike@gmail.com

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