September 4, 2024
Nature league AGM and 40th anniversary Celebration.All Saints Anglican Church
September 11, 2024
There will be no walk on this date as many NL members will be at Bonnie View Resort. Hope to see you there!
September 18, 2024
HARBOUR VIEW PARKWe will start our Fall walks with a familiar favourite.
Take Birch St. north off First St. to the end, parking near the boat ramp.
We will walk these waterfront trails enjoying the views of Georgian Bay, the Labyrinth, the boardwalk and
marshes. Migrating fall birds should be bountiful. Optional lunch at the Beaver and the Bulldog.
Leader: Migs Baker migsbak18@hotmail.com 705-445-4097 c-704-441-0309
September 25, 2024
ENCHANTED FOREST ALPINETake the Scenic Caves road past Blue Mountains to Banks. Turn right at Banks and continue on that road until
you come to a 90 degree turn.
You will park along this corner where we will begin our walk which will
take us through a forest and a beautiful vista when we arrive at the top of Alpine Ski club. The fall
colours should be at their peak. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the benches at the top.
Leader: Janet Peters janet.peters33@gmail.com 705-888-8966
October 2, 2024
GEORGIAN TRAIL NIPISSING RIDGE CRAIGLEITHTake Hwy 26 west from Collingwood to Grey 19. Turn left and park
in the lot at the Craigleith Heritage Depot.
A gentle walk with some slopes through the woods to Arrowhead Rd. and looping back to the start.
Leader Sue Mason masonsuz@gmail.com 705-445-2680
October 9, 2024
BEAVER DAMS EPPINGTake 6th St, from Collingwood to Osler Bluff Rd. Turn left and continue less than 1km to Grey Rd. 19 and turn
right. Continue to the stop sign at Grey Rd. (approx. 7km). Turn right and continue to the town of Ravenna
where you turn left onto County Rd. 119. Continue to Grey Rd. 13. Turn right and continue to the first turn
on your left with sign Epping Side Rd 19. After turning left continue over the bridge crossing the Beaver
River. Continue on Side Rd. 19 crossing Grey County Rd. 7. In ½ km look for Bruce Trail signage on your
right. Park on the side of the road.
This is a varied walk beginning in open country with
wildflowers and shrubby growth. When we reach the beaver dam we will look for wildfowl and other birds. We
walk beside the pond, crossing a bridge into open bush and continuing to farm fields. We will turn around
and take the same trail back to our cars.
Leader Marlene Esson dmesson@yahoo.com 705-445-5793
October 16, 2024
MAD RIVER FROM GLEN HURONTake Hwy 124 south from Collingwood through Duntroon to the Glen Huron turn on your left. Drive into Glen
Huron and park on the right by the lumber mill.
This is an in-out mostly flat trail to Devil’s Glen passing the Mill Pond along the river’s edge. Optional
lunch at The Dornoch in Nottawa.
Leader Margaret Donahue mgdonahue@yahoo.com 705-444-1012
October 23, 2024
CLENDENAN DAM CONSERVATION AREA – CLARKSBURGTake Hwy 26 west from Collingwood towards Thornbury. Just before Thornbury turn left on Grey Rd. 2 and then
almost immediately turn right on Clark St. When you get to the stop sign in Clarksburg continue straight
ahead over the bridge a short distance to 10th line. Turn left on 10th line and follow the road to the
parking lot at the dam.
An easy walk in the woods and along the river bring a picnic lunch.
Leader Migs Baker migsbak18@hotmail.com 705-445-4097 c- 705-441-0309
October 30, 2024
WEST COLLINGWOOD TOWN WALK
We will explore the heritage homes and what their modern reincarnations are. Park in the Loblaw’s lot and
meet in front of Fawcett Funeral home.
Leader Migs Baker migsbak18@hotmail.com 705-445-4097 c-705-441-0309
November 6, 2024
BAYVIEW PARK THORNBURYTake Hwy 26 west to Thornbury. Park in the lot behind BVO on Mill St.
We will explore the waterfront and loop back along the Georgian Trial.
Leader Migs Baker migsbak18@hotmail.com 705-445-4097 c-705-441-0309
November 13, 2024
KOLAPORE UPLANDS WILDERNESS TRAILFrom Collingwood take 6th St.to the stop sign at Osler Bluff Rd. Turn left and in less than 1km turn right on
Grey 19. Continue to the stop sign at Grey 2(approx..7km) Turn left and continue 5km to the crossroads:
Osprey-The Blue Mountains town Line. Turn right and drive about 2 kms and park in a small lot on the left of
the road.
This is an easy walk through the managed forest. We will see many ferns and other wildflowers.
Optional lunch at the Ravenna General store.
Leader Migs Baker migsbak18@hotmail.com 705-445-4097 c-705-441-0309
November 20, 2024
11TH LINE TRAILS COLLINGWOODDrive west on Mountain Rd to 11th line. Turn right, drive to the end and park on the side of the road.
We will walk a variety of trails with one hill at the beginning.
Leader Migs Baker migsbak18@hotmail.com 705-445-4097 c-705-441-03090
November 27, 2024
TOM THOMSON MUSEUM MEAFORDStayed tuned for details of a tour of the museum, the surrounding trails and historical sites. With a possible visit to Coffin Ridge winery.
