TheGanaraska News - Ganaraska Hiking Trail
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TheGanaraska News - Ganaraska Hiking Trail
The Link To All Clubs Of The Ganaraska TheGanaraska News Spring (April– July 2016) President’s Report by Bob Bowles The Ganaraska Trail makes its way across Simcoe County as it runs from Port Hope on Lake Ontario to Glen Huron where it meets the Bruce Trail with side trails to Midland and Wasaga Beach. The forests in Simcoe County make up some of the nicest places to hike along the trail. The trail runs through places like Scout Valley in Orillia and then over the Oro Moraine through several Simcoe County Forests then through the 1780 ha. Copeland Forest Resource Management Area, the largest tract of crown land left in Southern Ontario. This second-growth forest on the Oro Moraine is used by Nordic skiers (13 km of expert, 10.9 km of intermediate and 1.5 km of beginner trails in this area), all track-set with signs prohibiting pedestrians and dogs. It is also used by hikers, hunters, horseback riders, bird watchers, naturalists, recreational walkers, dog walkers, snowshoeing enthusiasts, and in recent years many mountain bikers. Add to that list dirt bikers, four-wheelers and even hummer tours and you have high usage of the lattice network of trails through this beautiful forest. This is also true for all the Simcoe County Forests where mountain bikers have constructed many trails through the forests that zigzag back and forth over rocks and between trees to give them more distance as they ride their bikes over the forest floor compacting the earth and tearing the beautiful mosses and lichens from the rocks that they use as obstacles and jumps in their high energy recreation that has high impact on the forest ecology. Many new bike trails in the Simcoe County Forests are marked by large blotches of red paint on the bark of nearby trees giving the forest a very unnatural appearance. Add to this the heavy impact of logging of the red pine plantations by the county and you have a forest that is taking on a whole new appearance. Ten years ago we realized that the Golden Horseshoe area around the Greater Toronto Area was one of the fastest growing regions in North America. The Greenbelt Protection Plan passed in February 2005 protected nearly 2 million acres of valuable land and water, curbing urban sprawl, protecting woodlands as natural carbon sinks, preserving agricultural lands and protecting clean water systems from wetlands and the Oak Ridges Moraine south of our area. Now, ten years later, this greenbelt protection area needs to be extended north to protect areas like the Minesing Wetlands, the Oro Moraine areas like Copeland Forest and Scout Valley. In fact, the protection should extend north to include all of the Lake Simcoe watershed area which would also include Carden Alvar and the Talbot River system. We need to protect the clean water aquifers in these areas improving the quality of water in Lake Simcoe and Georgian Bay but most of all protecting our freshwater sources of drinking water. This would limit some of the housing development projects in some areas like along Willow Creek in Minesing Wetlands and Snow Valley, the only known location in Canada for the rare Hine’s Emerald dragonfly, a species very sensitive to water quality. It would need to limit some of the logging operations in Simcoe County where our woodlands are below the acceptable limits and the recreational activities in places like Copeland Forest with very sensitive headwaters. It also needs to limit the construction of new recreational trails so that we don’t end up with a lattice work of forest trails which will fragment the forest resulting in no forest in the end. This is something to think about the next time you hike along our trails through the forests on the Oro Moraine. These forests on the Oro Moraine need to be protected, not for the many users and stakeholders mentioned above but because like other moraines, that were formed 13,000 years ago with the melting of the Wisconsin Glacier, They consist of limestone and sand deposits over aquifers that are the source of our freshwater. The Copeland Forests on the south edge of the Oro Moraine form the headwaters of the Sturgeon River, Coldwater River and Willow Creek watersheds. I first became aware of the great importance of these aquifers at the base of the moraine with my work to protect Mill Creek and Scout Valley with its freshwater seeps and springs at the north end of the Oro Moraine at Orillia. There are many other streams of watersheds along the Oro Moraine between these two locations like Burls Creeks, Hawkestone Creek, Bluffs Creek and Bass Lake (source of the North River) just to mention a few. These all provide cold, clean, fresh water to either the Lake Simcoe or Georgian Bay watersheds and protect the quality of our freshwater. Ontario Trails Act (Bill 100) and Landowners Landowners who graciously allow a trail on their property should not be alarmed by this proposed Bill, as it has no bearing on any handshake or written agreements the GHTA has with its landowners, and that, contrary to what has been suggested by the Ontario Landowner's Association, the granting of easements is completely voluntary on the part of the landowner. For more information, go to: http://ganaraska-hiking-trail.org/?p=625 1 The Ganaraska News Ganaraska Trail Directors - 2016 President: Robert L. Bowles (705) 325-3149 374 Grenville Avenue Orillia, ON L3V 4P7 rbowles@rogers.com Past President: Mike Pidwerbecki (289) 675-0060 26 Sawmill Court Bowmanville, ON L1C 5C2 mike@siberi-inn.ca Vice President: David Royston (705) 645-2573 240 Maple St., Bracebridge, ON P1L 1K3 david398@sympatico.ca Treasurer: Chris Rowe (705) 325-5285 222 Westmount Dr. S. Orillia, ON L3V 6E4 The Ganaraska News Is published three times a year for the members of the Ganaraska Trail Association Inc.and the generous landowners who permit the trail on their land. Please send your news, stories, poems and pictures to the Newsletter Editor, Rita Zeran, 110 Trefusis Street, Port Hope, ON L1A 4J3 via mail, email (brzeran@gmail.com), diskettes or photos via regular mail. Preferably text files should be stored in “text/doc” format, and electronic images have a minimum of 300 ppi resolution. Recording Secretary: Bill Zeran (905) 885-2874 110 Trefusis St., Port Hope, ON L1A 4J3 bill_zeran@live.ca Membership Director: Lois Kowal (705) 429-7692 38 Clover Cres., Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z 0G4 walko@rogers.com GHTA Archivist: Carmen Duval (705) 324-4996 7 Denfield Road, Lindsay, ON K9V 0B4 carmen.duval@hotmail.com Web Addresses: www.ganaraska-hiking-trail.org e-mail: admin@ganaraska-hiking-trail.org Deadlines for Issues: GHTA Hike Ontario Rep: Frieda Baldwin (705) 245-1005 200 Bayfield Ave., Midland, ON L4R 5J5 frieda.baldwin@rogers.com Landowners Relations: Vacant Fall issue: Winter issue: Spring issue: GHTA Nature Canada Rep: Irene Bell (705) 352-1060 63 Savannah Cr., Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z 0E7 Irene.bell63@gmail.com The GHTA welcomes all donations. Tax receipts for donations will be issued on request. Charitable registration #13450 4075 RR0001 CANADA PUBLICATION MAIL AGREEMENT #40031549 GHTA Trail Director: Vacant QE II Wildland Prov. Park Rep: David Royston (705) 645-2573 david398@sympatico.ca Newsletter Editor: Rita Zeran (905) 885-2874 110 Trefusis St., Port Hope, ON L1A 4J3 brzeran@gmail.com Website: Rob Smith (705) 812-7906 5 Fair Street, Collingwood, ON L9Y 2H6 robs@start.ca Public Relations Director-Bob Bowles (705) 325-3149 rbowles@rogers.com Club Presidents: Barrie Bob Murrell (705) 456-3163 bmurrell@gmail.com Kawartha Barb Rimmer (705) 304-6264 barbrimmer01@gmail.com Mad River Major Jeremy Bonnar (705) 739-7519 bonnar.jh3@forces.gc.ca Midland Marc Vallee (705) 527-1967 marcvallee5@gmail.com Orillia Marion Brophy (705) 327-5366 mbrophy@rogers.com June 15 (for hikes starting August 1) November 15 (for hikes starting January 1) February 15 (for hikes starting April 1) Ganaraska Hiking Trail Association Inc. Box 693, Orillia, ON L3V 6K7 In This Edition Mission Statement…...……………………...........……page 3 Club News ........................................................ pages 3 to 7 Spring Directors Meeting .......................................... page 7 Spring 2016 Events ........................................ pages 8 to 19 Oro-Medonte Wayne Lillico (705) 835-7018 hwlillico@sympatico.ca Pine Ridge Stan Muldoon (905) 885-9310 stanmuldoon@hotmail.com Wasaga Beach Shirl McArthur (705) 429-7747 smcarthur62@gmail.com Irene Bell (705) 352-1060 irene.bell63@gmail.com Wilderness Club David Royston (705) 645-2573 david398@sympatico.ca 2 The Ganaraska News Our Mission Statement KAWARTHA a. To protect the conservation and appreciation of nature; We have had an interesting winter weather-wise, but most of our hikes have gone ahead and were enjoyed by many. b. To establish and maintain a hiking trail for public use from the said Town of Port Hope to the Bruce Trail near Collingwood, and The Kawartha Chapter has been very lucky to have several people who volunteered their time and energy to have our hiking club run smoothly. I would like to take this time to thank each of them publicly for their time and effort from all of us who hike regularly. Marjorie and Tony are our hike co-coordinators and they are able to get hike leaders for two hikes a week, ten months a year, and they help people find a hike if needed as well. Their efforts are much appreciated. Our secretary-treasurer Diane is able to keep track of monies and minutes, and can find info from previous meetings with what seems like ease and that sure saves me time; I really appreciate her expertise. Our membership guy Nick does a great job by welcoming new members and keeping track of our membership list. Our trail director and email list person Rob does a great job keeping the email list up-to-date and accurate which is vital for communication. Eveline, our past president, tries to keep me straight on what I should be doing, and this is a hard task for any person and appreciated; and last but not least is our public relations person Anne who sure talks up the club whenever she can and gets new people enquiring about the club on a regular basis. We also have an x-officio person whose name is Vince and he is our computer guru. He keeps our photo journal, hike schedule and a copy of the newsletter electronically so people can quickly check when and where the hikes are, with updated info if there have been changes. For those who want to check this out, go to: c. To promote similar trails in other areas as may be determined. Ganaraska Hiking Trail Association Inc. Honorary Members Bruce and Dianne Cox On Saturday, February, 13th Bruce and Dianne Cox were presented with a plaque by Nicole Corbeil to commemorate their being made Honorary Members of the Ganaraska Hiking Trail Association. Bruce was a hike leader for the Pine Ridge Hiking Club for several years until his knees gave out (parachuting into Holland for a number of years, the last at the age of 80, as part of a re-enactment of the relief of Holland by the allies, may have had something to do with this!). For the past 20 years Bruce and Dianne have hosted the PRHC for lunch at their lovely log house, built by Bruce, overlooking Rice Lake. This recognition of their hospitality is well deserved. https://sites.google.com/site/thekawarthahikingclub On Feb 3rd we had a fun pizza and travelogue evening where two people talked about their travels, Sylvia Cashmore et al talked about their trip to Austria and Karin Sinclair spoke about their hikes in Italy. This evening was so enjoyable we decided to do another on March 30, at the same place, and this will be potluck. The talks will include Alaska and Peru. Our annual general meeting will be on Wednesday May 25/16, please plan on attending. Barb Rimmer, President 3 The Ganaraska News MAD RIVER MIDLAND (cont’d) Last fall, we had reports that the Mad River section of the Ganaraska Trail, between Utopia and westerly cairn of the Ganaraska Trail in Glen Huron, was in dire need of some TLC. Since the Mad River club did not have the capacity of doing the maintenance on this 50 km section of Ganaraska Trail, adjacent clubs came to the rescue, and thanks to the excellent weather in the late fall, and with the help of many volunteers, we managed to bring the trail back into shape ... for the most part. Pre-Christmas “Walk Off The Stress” and afterChristmas “Walk Off The Turkey” hikes were all great! We also enjoyed a visit from Mr. & Mrs. Claus at our annual Christmas get-together. The late start of the winter also allowed us to assist the Mad River Ganaraska Hiking club with their trail maintenance. Members from the Midland, Wasaga Beach and Barrie clubs, as well as Ganaraska president Bob Bowles, helped out on a total of 6 trail maintenance days. Thanks to all who helped. In total we organized 6 trail maintenance days between the end of October and mid November and reblazed 38 km. The snow finally came, and everybody was happy. Snowshoeing is so popular. Wednesday and Sunday hikes bring out 20+ snow lovers. Our local “Winter Wonderland Forests” hikes are a true mental and physical joy. We had to deal with wind storm damage, a myriad of new trails in the Brentwood Forest after a controlled forest fire, new fencing at the Glencairn Conservation Are, hydro poles that had been replaced, and we cleaned up around the cairn, etc. Twenty five volunteers from the Midland, Wasaga Beach, Mad River and Barrie clubs, as well as Ganaraska President, Bob Bowles, contributed a total of 36 volunteer days to bring the trail from km 11.9 in New Lowell to the cairn in Glen Huron, where the Ganaraska meets the Bruce Trail, back in shape. Many thanks to all volunteers, job well done! The New Year’s Day snow/hike and soup party was again enjoyed by 30+ people. Many thanks to Margaret for hosting this annual affair. Outings were also enjoyed at the Laking Family Woodlot, Copeland Forest (22 people) and many others. Our outing to the Laking Family Woodlot Unfortunately, we have not found a solution yet for the section from km 0 in Utopia (end of Barrie section) to New Lowell. This section currently follows the now fully abandoned and badly overgrown Barrie-Collingwood railway line. We may need to organize a re-route for this section. In the interim, this section of the Ganaraska Trail remains closed. For more information: Contact: Frieda Baldwin 805-245-1005 or Jeremy Bonnar 705-739-7519 The Killbear Winter Weekend was again a blast. The weather was mild and sunny and there was enough snow to snowshoe along the beautiful Killbear Provincial Park trails and waterfront. Scenery is fantastic. Several 2-3 hour outings challenged us all. Some other “fun” activities added to this wonderful time, such as the nonstop camp fire which was so well attended by our “Fireman” Gary and wife Dusanka. MIDLAND Midland Hikers have enjoyed a great fall and winter hiking life. Due to a late start of the winter, participation increased on many late fall hiking outings. We meandered through the “naked” forest and explored many remote areas. 4 The Ganaraska News MIDLAND (cont’d) ORILLIA (cont’d) We had sausages on the grill, maple syrup taffy pulling, a Mr. And Mrs. Snowman/Woman building and decorating, “Hawaiian” beach girls and dancing, games, cards, and lots of food and camaraderie and much more. Next year has now been booked for Feb 3 – 8, 2017. Contact Frieda frieda.baldwin@rogers.com if interested. Thursday hike/snowshoe Barrie /Orillia combined are proving to be popular as well as Saturdays. Our membership is improving slowly, everyone in the club is asked to encourage friends to come out and join us. We have a variety of lengths and time slots to suit everyone. Our spring schedule will have a variety of fun hike some more challenging than others. Starting April 2 trip to DeVillers sugar bush in Lafontaine with or without snow. As hikers look in the newsletter at scheduled hikes, if they are not able to attend to their club hike, they are always welcomed at another club, only need to call hike leader for directions. Trail maintenance will be scheduled for early spring Tuesday evening starting at 6, all members are asked to help out, and as a group it is easier and more fun. Wishing everyone great hikes on our beautiful trails. Marion Brophy We are looking forward to a busy Spring-Summer Schedule, with many interesting hikes and camping outings, as well as the very popular biking, canoeing/kayak outings. Starting April 2016 Wednesday Hikes have been changed to TUESDAY meeting time 10am at Zellers Parking Lot. Life is good when you are part of the Midland Hiking Group. Edda Zeitel ORILLIA ORO-MEDONTE The Orillia club has enjoyed various winter activities as the weather permitted. Tuesday afternoon hike\snowshoe has proven popular; anyone wanting to join Paul are reminded to call him before hand. Membership in the Oro-Medonte Club remains solid with a few new members joining. We offer a variety of hikes. On Sundays the local area is explored in 2 hour outings. On Mondays full day out of town excursions are offered, ranging from Beausoleil Island in the North to Forks of the Credit in the South. On Thursdays a new short 1 hour walk is offered. 5 The Ganaraska News ORO-MEDONTE (cont’d) PINE RIDGE With over 20 members now available to lead hikes, we enjoy a varied programme of established favorites and new destinations to appeal to our growing membership. The winter season has consisted of numerous cross-country ski and snowshoe outings. In February our annual potluck supper and moonlight ski was enjoyed. Hiking conditions this winter have ranged widely from balmy mildness to multi-layering cold, whilst sufficient snow cover does not always coincide with scheduled plans to snow-shoe. One scheduled January hike was unfortunately but wisely cancelled due to heavy rain and excessive surface water. Sadly, a deteriorating illness led to the passing of a long-time club member late last year; Malcolm Kidd’s Scottish-accented humour and friendly companionship are missed by those fortunate to have known him well. Soon the spring schedule will begin and the trail maintenance will be tackled with our popular Trail Day scheduled for Friday April 22 (Earth Day). The target this year will be Copeland Forest and our section of the Ganaraska Trail. We look forward to the arrival of spring and new hikers joining us as we explore new trails. If you would like to accompany us we are always delighted to welcome new friends. I would like to close by thanking some important people who have made my tenure as President of the Oro-Medonte Club very enjoyable. All of the efforts of the executive members have been greatly appreciated in tackling any task requested and preparing and carrying out a busy schedule. Special mention must go to Bob & Lois Marshall for their valuable assistance and help the last few years. A note of thanks to Bob Bowles for guidance on issues during my term. Best wishes to Christine Cornu who will be taking over leadership of the club. We look forward to our annual evening of illustrated hike talks on April 10th. Included will be presentations on the 22-strong group hike holiday to Wales last September, individual trips to Turkey and Patagonia, and multi-day hiking options at Frontenac Provincial Park. Later in spring a sizeable group of club members will enjoy hiking the trails of the Collingwood area from May 16-19th, thanks to planning by Jim Osborne, Pam Callus, John Kurowski and Glenda Jackson. Wayne Lillico, President We live in a fast-paced society, walking slows us down. Colin Banfield, Hike Coordinator Robert Sweetgall 6 The Ganaraska News WASAGA BEACH (cont’d) WASAGA BEACH Many thanks to Bob Bowles for the excellent article on LYME DISEASE in the last issue. I have researched LYME thoroughly as I have had infected family in the US at LYME ground zero. Bob has uncovered even more recent information. Hikers and campers beware. This is very real, insidious and deadly. Also, pets can easily bring ticks into your home. In general, very few doctors know much about LYME. Prizes were later awarded at the Christmas pot luck to Harry Regu, Carolyn Moos, Jayne Edwards and Vicky Harris. Our Christmas pot luck was held at the Wasaga arena in December. As usual there were end to end tables of delectable foods. Our end-to-end hiking/badge program is approximately 50 km, with 9 sections. Over 65 people have accomplished the feat, over time. Three more badges were awarded to Marty Bruce, Louise Wiersma and Ellie Breitenfeld. The party ended with draws for all the poinsettias. After 2 bitterly cold winters, we seem to be having a major bout of global warming. Freezing rain, melting ice, blowing snow has meant a lot of cancellations. Georgian Bay is almost entirely open for the formation of precipitation. One of our members was honoured with the "Extraordinary People Award Promoting Nature and Cultural History". We are proud of you Marilyn Beecroft. Our regular hikes/snowshoeing are Wednesday at 9:30am. Our valiant leaders are Irene, Brigette, Joseph, Harry, Bertram, Bill, John Boyle, Shirl and Guenter. Leisurely Lois Amblers hikes are on the same day, same time. Thanks to leaders Lois and Doris. Gloria Thompson However, it was a perfect winter day, blue and sunny skies for Bertram’s outdoor snowshoe and BBQ in January. There was a great turnout. Thank you Bertram and Ida for all your meticulous preparations. Spring Directors Meeting Saturday, April 16, 2016 9:30 a.m. Regent United Church 175 Oxford Street, Orillia We have a new title for our hike leader Bill.....Detective "Colombo" Crawford. Joseph's bike was stolen on a bike day. Through thoughtful and cool deductive reasoning, the bike was found, in the woods, filthy but functioning. Please arrive at 9:00 a.m. and socialize with the members over coffee and donuts. Directions: From Hwy. 11, turn onto Hwy. 12 east, Gill Street, then right on Oxford. Those coming via Hwy. 12, take Hwy. 12 west to Forest Avenue, turn right on Forest, then left on Oxford. The Wasaga Santa Parade was held in Late November on a warm day. Our hiking club had a major presence again, fully outfitted in costume and sweets. 7 The Ganaraska News SPRING (April - July) 2016 Events Schedule All GHTA members are encouraged to take part in any of the hikes, regardless of which club they belong to. The club which is organizing the hike is listed under the date of that hike. Call the leader if the weather is at all questionable in case the outing has been cancelled. Wear suitable footwear and clothing, and bring snacks/drink/lunch. In most cases, the hiking level is indicated as Easy, Moderate, Difficult and, on occasion, Challenging. Hiker's Code Respect private property Stay on the trail Cross fences using stiles Important Notice: Unpaid volunteers conduct events. Anyone participating in these events, or making use of the trail in any way, does so at their own risk. The Wilderness section should only be hiked with an approved Ganaraska Trail leader. Carry out all garbage Event organizers and hike leaders are encouraged to have their hikers/participants sign a Waiver sheet for each event where you or your participants may be exposed to risks or accidental injury. Each area club can arrange how they want to file these, as they should be kept for a couple of years. Never strip bark from trees Walk around the edge of fields Protect wildlife, trees and shrubs When hiking on the trail on your own, keep dogs on a leash near farms and where required by law Dogs are NOT permitted on group hikes unless otherwise specified. Participants’ Responsibilities Participants in events must choose activities suitable to their physical capabilities and skill levels. They must inform the hike leader before the start of an event about any health problems or allergies and the location of any special medications. They must follow leader’s directions. Parents and guardians must supervise their children in their care. Please take note of hikes listed on the Ganaraska Website. Occasionally there are additional hikes or corrections added after press time. Club Information: Barrie Club: Thursday hikes are decided during or just after the Sunday hikes. To find out destination and duration for these outings please contact either Brian Williamson at 705-728-6311 or Jeff Haglund at 705-726-7189. Kawartha Club: We hike every Wednesday morning and every weekend except July and August. Wednesday hikes are about 1 ½ hours long. Weekend hikes are generally longer and more challenging. For details on the hikes call the hike leader or Nick Pratt at 705-243-1265. Midland Club: Midland hikers always meet at the Zellers parking lot, Hwy. 93 in front of the Mountainview Mall. Please note that Wednesday hikes have been changed to Tuesday at 10am. Please contact hike leader for detail or changes before the hike. Contact Edda 705-427-3460 or Marc 705- 527-1967 for details. Weekend outings vary depending on destination. Our weekly e-mail service will also notify you of our activities. For pot lucks do not forget your plates, etc. Orillia Club: Our usual meeting place is Willow Court Plaza, located at West St. South and Hwy. 12 South. We meet, car pool and leave cars at the far end beyond The Learning Centre. If you plan to be at one of the alternate meeting places please be sure the hike leader is aware you will be joining us there. On Tuesdays and Thursdays there are weekly outings. Please read our listings for details. For more Club information contact Isabelle Lloyd at 705-326-8082. Oro-Medonte Club: Generally meets on alternate Sundays and Mondays usually starting at 1:30pm and lasting for about 2 hours. Most hikes are considered to be moderate. Contact Wayne Lillico 705-835-7018 for more information. Pine Ridge Club: Hikes every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday mornings from September to June. There is a short hike and a long hike each weekend. Wasaga Beach Club: Meets every Wednesday at Blueberry Trails, Nordic Centre Parking Lot at 9:15am. While we do not advertise specific hikes in the newsletter we invite all association members to join us. For information on what is taking place on any given day, please contact Harry Regu, our Hiking Trail Coordinator at 705-361-2989. Wilderness Club: Anticipates organizing activities (maintenance trips, hikes, canoe trips) that have not yet been scheduled. For information on what is taking place during the spring and summer season we invite all interested to check the Wilderness Club website from time to time. (Wilderness website is linked to Ganaraska Trail website). 8 The Ganaraska News BARRIE SPRING HIKES 2016 (cont’d) BARRIE SPRING HIKES 2016 Most hikes on the Bruce Trail and Five Winds require a minimum driving time of one hour each way. These hikes are in general more demanding making ability plus stout footwear important. Also, no matter which hike or bike you go on please bring sufficient water, snacks/lunch - it can be a long day. Sunday, May 8 <MODERATE> Sunday, April 10 <MODERATE> Hike from area of Rugby Estates for approximately 4 hours. Leaving rear parking lot of Canadian Tire, Bayfield Street at 9:30am or Rugby Estates at 10am Contact: Rita Barnett 705-797-0976 OR Hike on the Bruce Trail near Mono Centre for approx. 4 - 4 1/2 hours. Very attractive area with a few steep hills - possible from high ground to see the CN Tower. Leaving rear parking lot of Canadian Tire on Bayfield Street at 8am. Contact: John Sloan 705-719-0684 Sunday, May 8 <EASY/MODERATE> Shorter hike in Copeland Forest for approx. 2 - 3 hours. Leaving first parking lot on Ingram Road at 10am. Contact: Brian Vink 705-728-5718 Sunday, April 17 <MODERATE> Hike in the Copeland Forest for approximately 4 - 4 1/2 hours. Great trails with a few steep hills. Leaving 2nd parking lot on Ingram Road (across from Breems Lumber Yard) at 10am. Contact: Jack Barnett 705-797-0976 Sunday, May 15 <MODERATE/DIFFICULT> Hike on the Bruce Trail - Dufferin Highlands towards Lavender, for approx. 5 hours. Quite hilly and good footwear is important. Leaving rear parking lot of Canadian Tire on Bayfield Street at 8am Contact: Carole Haglund 705-726-7189 or Cheryl Hannah 705-730-6879 Sunday, April 24 <MODERATE/DIFFICULT> Hike on the Bruce Trail near Collingwood starting at Swiss Meadows. Leaving rear parking lot of Canadian Tire on Bayfield Street at 8am and Stayner Beer Store lot at 8:35am. Lovely area with several steep hills. Approx. 4 - 4 1/2 hours. Contact: Gertrude Bezner 705-735-0635 OR Sunday, May 15 <EASY/MODERATE> Hike in the Barrie area at Ardagh Bluffs. Easy pace for approx. 2 1/2 - 3 hours with a number of short steep hills. Leaving from rear parking lot of Canadian Tire on Bayfield Street at 10am and the Holly Community Centre parking lot at 10:30am. Contact: Min Pinkney 705-797-1989 or Norah Stebner 705-726-3163 OR Sunday, April 24 <EASY> For those not wishing to do the long hike (Swiss Meadows) we offer a shorter walk, approximately 2 - 2 1/2 hours, near Tiffin Pond. Leaving rear parking lot of Canadian Tire on Bayfield Street at 9:30am. Please contact: Brian Vink 705-728-5718 if you intend to go. Wednesday, May 18 <EASY> Cycle ride from Midland town dock towards Waubaushene and back for approx. 4 hours on a dedicated walking/cycling trail. Trail is fully paved and in a lovely area. Leaving Midland town dock at 10am. Contact: Brian Vink 705-728-5718 or Brian Williamson 705-728-6311 Sunday, May 1 <DIFFICULT> Long hike in the Five Winds area for approx. 4 - 5 hours. While not very hilly it is rough ground and boots are recommended. Leaving from rear parking lot of Canadian Tire on Bayfield Street at 8am and from commuter parking lot where side road (off 400) to Coldwater meets Hwy 12 at 8:40am. Contact: Dale Hannah 705-730-6879 Sunday, May 22 <MODERATE/DIFFICULT> Hike on the Bruce Trail at Osler Bluffs for approx. 4 5 hours. Long fairly steep climb for the first hour to the highest point on the Bruce Trail, then comfortable walking. Leaving from rear parking lot of Canadian Tire on Bayfield Street at 8:30am and Stayner Beer Store parking lot (across from Tim Horton’s) at 9:05am. Contact: Brian Williamson 705-728-6311 OR Sunday, May 1 <EASY> Short 2 - 2 1/2 hour hike local to Simcoe County Museum and Midhurst. Leaving carpool lot on right hand side of Hwy 26 immediately after turning left off Bayfield Street at 10am. Contact: Min Pinkney 705-797-1989 or Norah Stebner 705-726-3163 Sunday, May 29 <MODERATE> Hike in Copeland Forest for approx. 4 hours. Parking area is on left hand side of Line 5 North about 800m from Horseshoe Valley Road, just past the ski hills when coming from Barrie. Leaving from parking area at 10am. Contact: Bob Murrell 705-456-3163 9 The Ganaraska News BARRIE SPRING HIKES 2016 (cont’d) KAWARTHA SPRING HIKES 2016 (cont’d) Wednesday, June 1 <EASY/MODERATE> Cycle ride from Barrie (parking area just past Thunder Bridge beside rail trail) to Hawkstone area and back, approx. 4 hours. Leaving parking lot at 10am. Contact: Brian Vink 705-728-5718 Sunday, April 10 <EASY/MODERATE> 16 km Ganaraska Trail, Kawartha End to End Stage 3 . Hike our trail from Wager Rd. (28.7km) to Somerville rd 3 Concession. (44.7 km) Trail passes thru Fenelon Falls allowing a morning coffee and washroom break then follows the shore of Cameron Lake for 4 or 5 km. Meet at Portage Place at 8:45am to carpool or at the start of the hike at Wager Road at 10am. Bring lunch and water. Contact: Linda 705-748-2274 Sunday, June 5 <MODERATE> Hike from Old Second South towards Gill Road and back approx. 4 hours. Some hills and can be wet in places. Leaving from Old Second South parking lot at 10am. Contact: Jeff Haglund 705-726-7189 Wednesday, April 13 <EASY> 5-6 km Irish Line in Ennismore. Meet at Portage Place at 9:30am to carpool. Road and paths. Contact: Barb R. 705-304-6264 Sunday, June 12 <EASY/MODERATE> Hike from Midhurst Community Centre towards Gill Road and back for approx. 3 - 3 1/2 hours. Leaving community centre parking lot at 10am. Contact: Brian Vink 705-728-5718 Saturday, April 16 <MODERATE+> 12 km Ferris Provincial Park. Meet at Keene Road Carpool at 9am or at the Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge at 10am (west side of Trent River in Campbellford off of 4th Line east). Hike will include some park trails, part of TCT and some campground roads. Poles are recommended. Bring lunch and water. Contact: Richard 705-750-1040 KAWARTHA SPRING HIKES 2016 Carpool meeting points: Peterborough, ON Portage Place Mall-across the entrance drive from Rexall Drugs (not in front of the store). Crawford Drive Carpool Lot-west of new Visitor’s Centre. Riverview Park & Zoo-north end of Water St. Keene Road Carpool Lot-across from Burnham Gardens (formerly Burnham Mansion). Wednesday, April 20 <EASY> 7 km North of Trent along river. Meet at Riverview Zoo parking lot at 10am. Flat road and trails. Contact Karen and Fred 705-559-6436 Additional Information Wednesday hikes are generally 1 1/2 to 2 hours in length. If necessary call the contact for hike details at least 1 day prior. The back-up contacts: Wednesday hikes: Marjorie 705-761-8895 Weekend hikes: Tony 705-755-0815 Saturday, April 23 <EASY> 6 km Historic Hike in Lindsay. Meet at 10am. Bob Nesbitt will lead us on a hike in his city. Details to follow. Contact: Don 705-741-4493 Sunday, April 24 <MODERATE> 11 km Baltimore Community Centre Road. Country roads east of Baltimore. Joint hike with Pine Ridge, meet at Crawford Drive carpool at 9am or at the Baltimore Community Centre at 9:45am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Rose 705-639-2431 PRHC: John Kurowski 905-885-8776 Wednesday, March 30 A potluck evening with travelogue at 1099 Clonsilla Ave, (east of Goodfellow) at 6pm. Please remember to bring your contribution to the meal, plus cutlery, dish and cup; coffee and tea will be provided. Saturday, April 2 <MODERATE+> 12.5km New hilly hike in the Mt. Pleasant area! Approximately 3.5 hrs. Meet at Crawford carpool lot at 9:45am or meet at the starting point of the hike at the intersection of Bland Line and Shields Rd. at 10:10am. Possible side trip to the headwaters of Jackson Creek. Eat lunch with the lions. Bring lunch, water and sturdy footwear. Contact: Don 705-741-4493 Wednesday, April 27 <EASY> 7 km Emily Tract and Orange Corners Trestle. Meet at Portage Place at 9:30am. Walking on trails. Contact: Ken: 705-745-9043 “May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds.” Edward Abbey Wednesday, April 6 <EASY> 5 km TCT East of Peterborough. Meet at Keene Road Carpool lot for start at 10am. Hike some trails and road. Contact: Marjorie 705-761-8895 10 The Ganaraska News KAWARTHA SPRING HIKES 2016 (cont’d) KAWARTHA SPRING HIKES 2016 (cont’d) Sunday, May 1 <MODERATE> 12.9 km Seaton Trail. Hike from North Trail Head on Highway #7 at Green River to South Trail Head at the end of Concession 3 west of Brock Road in Pickering. Meet at Crawford Drive parking lot at 8:30am. Drive to South Trail Head at end of Concession 3 west of Brock Road in Pickering. At 9:30am shuttle to start at Green River to start hiking at 10am. Bring lunch and water. Contact: Ross 705 745-6586 Saturday May 21 <MODERATE> 8 km Bethany Hills Area. Meet at 3 Forest Drive, Bethany at 9:30am to carpool to the trailhead at Mt. Horeb Road and the Hogsback unopened road allowance, where there is limited parking. Bring your favourite hat, walking stick, a snack, water and your camera. Hike on a varied terrain with some gravel and rock filled hills. Wear sturdy footgear. Great views along the way including from a distance, the Buddhist Meditation Temple. To confirm your attendance and obtain directions (if needed) Contact: Maureen 705-277-3945 Wednesday, May 4 <EASY> 5-6 km Oatbox Conservation Area. Meet at the Riverview Zoo at 9:15am to carpool. Explore the beautiful and historic Oatbox forest on trails. Contact: John and Pat 705-743-9447 Wednesday, May 25 <EASY> 7 km Activity Haven. Meet at Activity Haven, 180 Bernardo Avenue, at 10am. Park on the perimeter. Flat walk on trails and road. Contact: Eveline 705-874-6028 Saturday, May 7 <MODERATE> 10 km Kawartha Highlands – Ridges North of Coon Lake. Meet at Riverview Park and Zoo at 9am to carpool or in front of Burleigh Island Lodge at 9:30am to proceed to trailhead. This is a new hike following marked trails to a series of sparsely treed ridges with terrific views to both the north and south. The pace will be slow to allow hikers to enjoy the scenic beauty of the area. Bring lunch and water. Contact: Barry 705-743-8163 or Tony 705-755-8015 Wednesday, May 25 AGM for the GHTA, Kawartha section at 1099 Clonsilla Avenue, Peterborough at 6 pm. More info later. Sunday, May 29 <EASY/MODERATE> 10 km Durham East Cross Forest Conservation Area. This conservation area protects a sensitive part of the Oak Ridges Moraine and has a diverse ecology. Meet at Crawford St. Carpool at 9:15am to drive to Durham East or in the large parking lot at 4560 Dewitt Rd. at 10am. Bring lunch and water. Contact: Nick 705-243-1265 Wednesday, May 11 <EASY> 6 – 7 km Millbrook Valley Trails. Meet at Crawford Dr. Carpool at 9:30am or at the Millbrook Arena at 10am. Contact: Richard 705-750-1040 Wednesday, June 1 <EASY> 6 km East City. Meet at Auburn Street and Parkhill Rd. at 10 am. Hike East City along canal and back on trail returning to the start. Contact: John and Carole 705-775-6543 Saturday May 14 <EASY/MODERATE> 14 km Lower Trent Trail. Hike from Frankford south on the trail to its south end, then follow the Trent River to Trenton. Mainly rail trail with no hills. Short side trail to the Bleasdell Boulder, a significant geologic feature of Ontario. Meet at Keene Rd. carpool lot at 8:45am or in the parking lot of the Frankford Arena. Bring a lunch to eat at Lock 1 - Trenton Lock. Optional visit to the Gateway Brewery in Trenton following the hike. Contact: Rose 705-639-2431 Saturday, June 4 Prince Edward County Wine Tour – Cycling. Meet at Vintage Shores Park (17371 Loyalist Parkway), at 8:30am for instructions. Leave at 9am, return at 4pm. Visit approximately 10 wineries. Bring a serviced bike, helmet, drinks and lunch. Call to confirm: Rob Irving 705-772-254 OR Saturday, June 4 <EASY> 10 km TCT East –Campbellford. Joint hike with Pine Ridge. Hike from Godolphin Station to Campbellford along the Trans Canada Trail. Bring lunch to eat at the edge of the Trent Canal across the road from Tim’s before walking along the Canal bank to the Ferris suspension bridge. No hills. Meet at Keene Rd. carpool at 9:15am or where the TCT crosses Godolphin Road about .7km south of county Rd 35 at 10am. Contact: Tony at 705-755-0815 or Don at 705-741-4493 Sunday May 15 <EASY> 6 km Historic Walk #3 – Catherine Parr Trail College Area. Meet in the municipal parking lot at Reid and Simcoe Sts. at 10am for 2 hour guided walk to look briefly at the history and architecture of several homes in the area. Contact: Ken 705-745-9043 or Tony 705-755-0815 Wednesday, May 18 <EASY> 7 km Walk north end of Peterborough. Meet at the top of Armour Rd. and park beside “The Cabin” restaurant at 10am. Trails and some road, flat. Contact: Sharlene 705-742-5994 11 The Ganaraska News KAWARTHA SPRING HIKES 2016 (cont’d) MAD RIVER SPRING HIKES 2016 (cont’d) Wednesday, June 8 <EASY-MODERATE> 6 km Trent Wildlife Sanctuary. Hike the back section of Trent Wildlife Sanctuary. Meet at the parking lot on University Road at 10am. Walking on trails. Contact: Sylvia and Jim 705-742-8644 Sunday, May 1 <MODERATE> 6 km Tottenham Forest. Meet at 10am. From Hwy 9 take Tottenham Road north for 1.4 km. Turn east onto 2nd Line, drive 270 east to road side parking on the south side of road just east of the railway tracks. Duration: 2.5hrs. Exploring the loop trail. One steep hill. Bring snacks and drinks. Contact: David Francis at 905-936-4446, cell phone on day of hike 416-579-5432. Saturday, June 11 <MODERATE> 12 km Kawartha Highlands – Shark Lake. Hike from the Coon Lake portage on trails visiting Little Turtle, Adams, Shark and Sawmill Lakes as well as a trapper’s cabin and hunt camp. The terrain is rocky in places. The pace will be slow to allow hikers to enjoy the scenic beauty of the area. Bring lunch and water. Contact: Tony 705-755-0815 or Barry 705-743-8163 Sunday, June 5 <MODERATE> 8 km Earl Rowe Provincial Park. Meet at 10am in the Alliston, McDonalds parking lot on Hwy 89 opposite Canadian Tire. Duration: 3hrs. Exploring the loop trail and lake. One steep hill. Bring snacks and drinks. Contact: David Francis at 905-936-4446, cell phone on day of hike 416-579-5432 Wednesday, June 15 <EASY> 7 km Hike along the river north of Trent. Meet at ‘The Cabin’ on Nassau Mills Road at 9:30am. Contact: Eveline 705-874-6028 MIDLAND SPRING HIKES 2016 Sunday, June 19 <EASY+> 10 – 12 km Stony Lake. Hike from McCrackens Landing on trails and cottage roads in the area. Meet at Riverview Park and Zoo at 9:15am to carpool or at McCrackens Landing at 10am. Bring lunch and water. Contact: Barb 705-304-6264 Midland Hikers always meet at the old Zellers Parking Lot at County Rd. 93 & Hugel Ave, Midland. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING CHANGE: Wednesday hikes have been changed to Tuesdays at 10 am. We do not list destinations, as they are decided at random. These hikes are moderate and usually 2 hours long. Wednesday, June 22 <MODERATE> Buckhorn. Meet at the zoo at 9:30am to carpool or drive Hwy 36 north to Buckhorn. Turn right onto Hill Dr. then turn left at T intersection. Once on island look for 75 Island Dr. Karin and Gordon will be hosting our end of the season potluck. Bring your favourite dish, cutlery, dishes, bathing suit, kayak or book and spend the day ‘at the cottage’. Contact Karin and Gordon: 705-657-8056 Weekend meeting times vary, depending on destination. It is always recommended to contact the hike leader for details or changes before the hike. Our weekly e-mail will also notify you of our activities. For pot luck get-togethers, please bring your own plate, cutlery, beverage glass, etc. Recreational Biking Outings Mondays and Thursdays, departure at 10am. Weather permitting. Location announced via e-mail. Contact: Gord 705-533-9949 Saturday, June 25 <CHALLENGING> 15 km Silent Lake PP. Meet at Riverview Park and Zoo at 7am or at the trailhead at the Park at 8am to hike the Shoreline Trail. Bring water and snacks for the hike and a picnic lunch to eat at the beach afterward. Contact: Regina 705-745-6833 Recreational Canoe/Kayak outings Weather permitting meet at 9:30am on Wednesdays at the Esso Station in Waubaushene on Hwy. 12 (The Moose). Contact: Terry 705-527-9132 (new phone number). MAD RIVER SPRING HIKES 2016 Sunday, April 3 <MODERATE> 6 km Hockley Valley Nature Reserve. Meet at the Bruce Trail parking area on the north side of Hockley Rd. Take Airport Rd 7 km north of Hwy 9, then west 6 km on Hockley Rd to parking area. Duration: 2.5hrs Exploring the loop trail and lake. Some hills. Bring snacks and drinks. Contact: David Francis at 905-936-4446, cell phone on day of hike 416-579-5432. Saturday, April 2 1pm Hike around Kettle Lake – Awenda Park Contact Janet 705-527-1967 Saturday, April 9 12:30pm Moose Track Hike Contact: Deb 705-549-1717 12 The Ganaraska News MIDLAND SPRING HIKES 2016 (cont’d) MIDLAND SPRING HIKES 2016 Sunday, April 17 1pm Exploring Hike around Wyevale Contact: Dennis/Linda 705-322-2612 Sunday, July 3 1pm Hike and Swim at Tiny Beaches Waterfront Bring your own snack-beverage. Contact: Gerolf 705-533-3547 Saturday, April 23 10am Trail Maintenance Day Contact: Marc 705-527-1967 Friday, July 8 – Monday, July 11 Camping Algonquin Park – Pog Lake Campground Site # 209 Marc/Janet is filled with 6 people Site #207 Margot/Jim room for 1 more tent Site #206 Edda and friends to be confirmed. Please confirm your spot, or book your own site. If you wish to book a cabin/yurt etc. please make your own inquiry. Contact: Marc 705-527-1967 or Edda 705-245-1122 Sunday, April 24 1pm Hike Midland Ganaraska Trail – Hogg Valley Contact: Edda 705-245-1122 Sunday, May 1 9am Hike Swiss Meadows – Collingwood All day outing. Bring lunch/water Contact: Marc 705-527-1967 Saturday, July 16 8:30 am Hike & swim at Killbear Provincial Park (Parry Sound). Meet in Midland at 8:30am or at Killbear’s Visitor Centre at 10:30am. Day Use fees apply. Bring lunch, water and bathing suit. Stay for bonfire. Contact Frieda 705-245-1005 before June 24, or leave message, (no internet at Killbear) Naurice 705-529-5921 thereafter Saturday, May 7 10am Trail Maintenance Day Contact: Marc 705-527-1967 Sunday, May 8 1pm Mothers’s Day Trillium Hike - Subway Road Wyebridge Contact: Jim B. 705-538-2216 Sunday, July 24 10am Hike Hillsdale Area Contact: Eileen 705-835-8014 Sunday, May 15 10am Medley of short Hikes in Orillia area Langman Conservation, Scouts Valley or Grant Woods, Orillia. Lunch on beach. Contact: Kim 705-327-2033 Sunday, May 22 9am Bruce Trail Peak and Crevice hike Full day hike - moderate difficulty in Collingwood area Bring lunch. Contact: Beth/Evan 705-361-2644 Saturday, July 30 11am Hike and swim – Shore Picnic – Awenda Park Contact: Susan 705-549-4927 Weekend of August 6-7-8 Hike Killarney – Camping or Lodging Details to come Contact: Kim 705-327-2033 Saturday, May 28 10am Hike the beautiful trails in Copeland Forest Bring lunch. Contact: Marc 705-527-1967 ORILLIA SPRING HIKES 2016 EVERY TUESDAY Paul will lead a short local hike. Contact: Paul 705-325-6001 for details. Friday, June 3 – Monday, June 5 Camping at Violet Hill Private Property- “Henry’s Memorial Hike” Contact: Franziska 705-533-2699 EVERY THURSDAY In the spring the Barrie club organizes a 4-hour hike, usually meeting at 10am. For information Contact: Jeff 705-726-7189 to be included on his e-mail list. Sunday, June 12 10am Midhurst Hike. Contact: Emilio & Jo 705 735-2583 Saturday, June 18 1pm Summer Luau: hike, bonfire, pot luck roast over fire. Bring plates, chairs, beverage etc. Contact: Deb. 705-549-1717 EVERY THURSDAY Starting in mid-June the Orillia club will bike 40–45km For information contact Isabelle at isabellelloyd@hotmail.com or 705-326-8082 to be included on her e-mail list. Sunday, June 26 9 am Canoe/Kayak Day – Destination to be decided Contact: Eugene 705-534-0351 13 The Ganaraska News ORILLIA SPRING HIKES 2016 (cont’d) ORILLIA SPRING HIKES 2016 (cont’d) Saturday, April 2 <MODERATE> Snowshoe at the DeVillers’ sugar bush in Lafontaine for 2 hours. There will be a potluck lunch. Meet at Willow Court at 10am. Contact: Marion 705-327-5366 for information and to give her an idea of numbers to expect. Saturday, May 21 <MODERATE TO DIFFICULT> Hike in the Singhampton area for approximately 4 hours; we’ll include the caves if the snow has melted. Meet at Willow Court at 9am or Stayner Beer Store at 10am. Contact: Isobel 705-325-6578 Saturday, May 28 <MODERATE> Hike on the Ganaraska Trail from Old Second South. This will be a linear hike of 3–4 hours; you can do a shorter version if you prefer. Meet at Willow Court at 9am or the Old Second South parking lot at 9:30am. Contact: Wendy 705-238-7217 Saturday, April 9 <EASY> Hike the Uhthoff Trail from Division Rd. We will be returning by the same route, so this hike can be as long or short as you like. Meet at Willow Court at 9am or the parking lot on Division Road at 9:20am. Contact: Rosa 705-300-4132 Saturday, June 4 <DIFFICULT> This will be the 3rd of 4 hikes in the Dufferin Section, th between 29.2 and 15.2 on Map 20 of the 27 edition. It will require a full day and car shuttle. Bring lunch and plenty of water; boots are recommended. Meet at Willow Court at 8am or behind the Barrie Canadian Tire at 8:30am. Contact: Isabelle 705-326-8082 Saturday, April 16 <MODERATE> Hike for 4 hours in Oro Medonte leaving from th Horseshoe Valley Rd. and the 9 Line. We will hike to Bass Lake Sideroad and cross onto some bike trails; there will be some nice hills. Meet at Willow Court at 9am, the hardware store at Price’s Corners at 9:15am th or Horseshoe Valley Rd. and the 9 Line at 9:30am. Contact: Isobel 705-325-6578 Saturday, June 11 <DIFFICULT> This will be the last of 4 hikes to complete the Dufferin Section, from 15.2 to 0.0 on Map 19 of the th 27 edition. It will require a full day and car shuttle. Bring lunch and plenty of water; boots are recommended. Meet at Willow Court at 8am or behind the Barrie Canadian Tire at 8:30am. Contact: Isabelle 705-326-8082 Saturday, April 23 <DIFFICULT> Hike for 4–5 hours in the Sheldon Lake area of the Wilderness Section. Boots are required; bring a lunch. Meet at Willow Court at 8am. Contact: Bob or Mary 705-835-6470 Saturday, April 30 <DIFFICULT> nd This is the 2 of 4 hikes to complete the Dufferin Section of the Bruce Trail. All will require a full day and car shuttles. Bring lunch and plenty of water; boots are recommended. We will hike between 41.5 th and 29.2 on Maps 20 & 21 of the 27 edition. Meet at Willow Court at 8am or behind the Barrie Canadian Tire at 8:30am. Contact: Isabelle 705-326-8082 for information and to learn how to catch up on Hike #1. ORO-MEDONTE SPRING HIKES 2016 Please bring drinking water on all hikes. Good hiking shoes are recommended. For weekly Thursday morning one hour relatively easy hikes starting at 9:30am. Contact: June 705-721-0621 For general information regarding the club Contact: Christine 705-733-3825 Saturday, May 7 <MODERATE> Hike about 4 hours in the Rugby area. This is a linear hike on the Ganaraska Trail so it can be a shorter hike if that suits you. Spring flowers should have started and we hope the mosquitoes haven’t. Meet at Willow th Court at 9am or Old Barrie Rd. and the 11 Line at 9:15am. Contact: Barb 705-326-4491 Monday, April 4 Annual Meeting and Pot Luck Supper. Meet at 5:30pm at Dalston United Church, 1734 Penetanguishene Road, just north of the Old Barrie Road. Bring your own plate, mug and cutlery and a main course or salad or dessert to serve eight. Supper at 5:30 pm, brief meeting at 6:30 pm followed by a photo challenge and a short presentation. Contact: Bob or Lois 705-728-8985. Saturday, May 14 <EASY TO MODERATE> Hike approximately 12km in Awenda Provincial Park. We will stop to admire the wildflowers and spring migratory birds occasionally. The park charges an admission fee per car, so come prepared. Bring lunch, snacks, water and boots (it may be wet in some lower areas). Meet at Willow Court at 9am or the hardware store at Price’s Corners at 9:15am. Contact: Carol 705-325-1065 Monday, April 11<EASY> Tour some Muskoka Waterfalls in Bracebridge area. Some walking is involved. Bring or buy a lunch. Meet at 9am at Crown Hill Highway Car Park (at junction Hwy 11 and 93) to carpool. Contact: Wayne 705-835-7018 or Christine 705-733-3825 14 The Ganaraska News ORO-MEDONTE SPRING HIKES 2016 (cont’d) PINE RIDGE SPRING HIKES 2016 Sunday, April 17 <MODERATE> Hike in the Ardagh Bluffs in Barrie. Meet in the Holly Meadows Elementary School Parking Lot at 151 Mapleton Avenue at 1:30pm. Contact: Christine 705-733-3825 or Noel 705-527-0620 HIKERS SHOULD ARRIVE AT LEAST TEN MINUTES BEFORE THE ADVERTISED HIKE TIME We use the following ratings for level of difficulty (terrain) of our hikes: EASY – Well-defined trails and/or roads, gentle inclines. Hiking boots not required, but trails may be wet. MODERATE – Generally on trails and/or roads; may be hilly with some rough spots or obstacles. Boots are recommended. MODERATE PLUS – Generally on trails; rough terrain and/or steep sections and/or long climbs and descents. Boots are highly recommended. CHALLENGING – Rough terrain; one or more of extensive bushwhacking, steep sections, long climbs and descents, beaver dams or other obstacles, or rock scrambling. Boots and poles are essential; long pants and sleeves recommended. Monday, April 25 <MODERATE> Hike the Trout Hollow Trail along the Big Head River near Meaford, 14 km with a 7km option. Bring a lunch. Meet at Dalston United Church at 8:30am to carpool. Contact: Bob 705-728-8985 or Sue 705-722-0395 Sunday, May 1 <MODERATE> Hike on the Ganaraska Trail from the Sugarbush Subdivision to Oro-Medonte Line 8. Meet at 1:30pm at the parking lot on Line 8, just north of the Old Barrie Rd. for a car shuttle. Contact: Wayne 705-835-7018 or Mary 705-725-6252 1. “Bring a snack” indicates that there will be a break of only 5 to 7 minutes for refreshments. “Bring a lunch” indicates a longer stop for refreshments. 2. Anyone choosing to leave a hike before the end must be accompanied by another hiker. 3. Dogs are not permitted on hikes (service dogs excepted). Monday, May 9 <MODERATE> 8 km Hike where the Ganaraska Trail and Bruce Trail meet in the Devil`s Glen area, at 9am. Bring a lunch. Meet at Dalston United Church to carpool. Contact: Bob 705-728-8985 or Holly 705-835-7018 Sunday, May 15 <EASY> Hike near Little Lake, spring flowers a possibility. Meet at 1:30pm on Partridge Road just west of the Hwy 400 overpass. Contact: Wayne 705-835-7018 or June 705-721-0621 Saturday, April 2 <MODERATE> 14 km Rural roads southeast of Cold Springs. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Rd., Port Hope at 9:30am or from the Cold Springs Memorial Hall parking lot (west side of Hwy 18) at 9:50am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Rita Zeran 905-885-2874 Monday, May 30 <MODERATE TO DIFFICULT> 6 km Hike the Bruce Trail Pretty River Side Trail. Meet at 9am at Dalston United Church to carpool. Bring a lunch. Contact: Sue 705-722- 0395 or Noel 705-527-0620 Sunday, April 3 <EASY> 6 km Hike rural roads west of Canton. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at 10:00am. Bring a snack and a drink. Contact: John LeBlanc 905-885-5214 Sunday, June 5 <MODERATE> Hike in the Copeland Forest. Meet at 1:30pm at the parking lot on Ingram Side Rd., just east of Line 4. Contact: Bob 705-728-8985 or Mary 705-725-6252 Wednesday, April 6 <MODERATE> 13 km Haldimand Township (Creighton’s Hill). Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Rd., Port Hope at 9:30am, or at the intersection of County Rd. 2 and Shelter Valley Rd. at 9:50 a.m. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: John LeBlanc 905-885-5214 Monday, June 15 <MODERATE> 7 km Hike from Hogg`s Falls to Eugenia Falls on the Bruce Trail. Meet at Dalston United Church at 8:30am to carpool. Bring a lunch. Contact: Bob 705-728-8985 or Holly 705-835-7018 Saturday, April 9 <MODERATE> 14 km Country roads north of Newtonville. Some hills, including one long one. Magnificent views. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Rd., Port Hope at 9:30am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Bob Short 905-885-1420 Walking takes longer... than any other known form of locomotion except crawling. Thus it stretches time and prolongs life. Life is already too short to waste on speed. Edward Abbey 15 The Ganaraska News PINE RIDGE SPRING HIKES 2016 (cont’d) PINE RIDGE SPRING HIKES 2016 (cont’d) Sunday, April 10 <EASY> 6 km Trails of Port Hope. Leaving from Port Hope Town Hall at 10am. Bring a snack and a drink. Contact: Jim Edwards 905-885-7839 Wednesday, April 27 <EASY> 11 km Camp 30 and Historical Bowmanville District. Trailsand streets in the Historical District (Sir John A. stayed in one house), and many 'grand' others as well. New trail at Camp 30 (POW officers of W.W. 2); also Bowmanville Creek trails. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Rd., Port Hope at 9:30am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Jim Osborne (905) 436-2499 An Evening of Hike Talks at the Ruth Clarke Centre in Port Hope, with a Pot Luck supper starting at 5:30pm. Contact: Rita Zeran 905-885-2874 Wednesday, April 13 <EASY> Bewdley Area. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Rd., Port Hope at 9:30am, or at the Bewdley overflow parking lot on the west side of Rice Lake Drive at Cavan Rd. at 9:50am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Phil Mabey 905-377-0485 Saturday, April 30 <MODERATE> 13 km Orono Forest. Hike in the forest and finish by hiking into the Town of Orono for a coffee/lunch before returning to the cars. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at 9:30am or from the parking lot on Ochonski Road in Orono at 10am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Michelle Vibert 905-579-3925 Saturday, April 16 <MODERATE> Pat’s and Jack’s Founders’ Hike. The Ganaraska st Trail was officially opened on 21 April 1968 with hikes of 5, 10 or 15 miles. We offer hikes of 8 or 16 kilometres named after our founders. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Rd., Port Hope at 9:30am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contacts: Bob Short 905-885-1420 or John LeBlanc 905-885-5214 Sunday, May 1 <MODERATE> 12 km Bomanton area, overlooking Rice Lake, passing the Primrose Donkey Sanctuary. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Rd., Port Hope at 9:30am, or from the Hwy 45/ 401 carpool parking lot at 9:45am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Stan Muldoon 905-885-9310 Sunday, April 17 <EASY> 5.5 km Oliver’s Lane-Forest Hill area, north of Hwy 401. Mix of rural and light residential with a couple of hills. Leaving from Hwy 45/401 carpool parking lot (start point of hike) at 10am. Bring a snack and a drink. Contact: Andy Maxton 905-373-7029 Wednesday, May 4 <MODERATE> 11 km Trillium Extravaganza! Rural lanes from the eastern end of Community Centre Rd., western AlnwickHaldimand. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Rd., Port Hope at 9:30am, or from Hwy 45/401 carpool parking lot at 9:45am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Colin Banfield 905-372-7120 Wednesday, April 20 <EASY> Observe Earth Day with a litter pick-up along the Trail from downtown Port Hope, along the Ganaraska River to Sylvan Glen Conservation Area. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Rd., Port Hope at 9:30am to arrange groups and carpool. Bring work gloves and a drink. Snacks and refreshments afterwards at Stan and Jan’s, 111 Bedford St., Port Hope. Contact: Stan Muldoon 905 885-9310 Saturday, May 7 <MODERATE> 10 km Crossen Road area. Hike will start at the home of Graeme Coxon, 3685 Crossen Road. The route will encompass mostly roads and some concessions as well as Graeme’s property with a stretch through a wooded lot. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Rd., Port Hope, at 9:30am or from the Highway # 45/401 carpool parking lot at 9:45am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Graeme Coxon 905-342-3270 Saturday, April 23 <MODERATE> 10 km Trail hike around Maria’s home. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Road, Port Hope at 9:30am or from the Hwy 45/401 carpool parking lot at 9:45am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Maria Siemiaszko 905-396-4540 Sunday, May 8 <MODERATE> 12 km Richardson’s Lookout. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Rd., Port Hope at 9:30am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Bob Short 905-885-1420 Sunday, April 24 <MODERATE> 11 km Joint hike with Kawartha. Baltimore Community Centre Rd. Country roads east of Baltimore. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Rd., Port Hope at 9:30am or from the Hwy 45/401 carpool parking lot at 9:45am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: John Kurowski 905-885-8776 Outdoor hiking has a myriad of benefits for both the body and the mind plus hiking is inexpensive and can be as social as you like. 16 The Ganaraska News PINE RIDGE SPRING HIKES 2016 (cont’d) PINE RIDGE SPRING HIKES 2016 (cont’d) Wednesday, May 11 <MODERATE> 12 km Northumberland Forest Trails. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Rd., Port Hope at 9:30am, or at the Woodland Trails parking lot (east side of Hwy 45 at the forest) at 10am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contacts: Jan Ethier 905-885-9310 and Jane Bainton 905-373-9251 Wednesday, May 25 <EASY> 11 km Waterfront Trail from Bond Head to Wilmot Creek Provincial Fishing Area and return. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Rd., Port Hope at 9:30am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: John Kurowski 905-885-8776 Saturday, May 28 <MODERATE> 12 km Ganaraska Trail and unmaintained roads between th th 4 and 7 Lines of Hope Township. Enjoy the lilacs along the way. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Rd., Port Hope at 9:30am.Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Bruce Williamson (905) 753-2602 Saturday, May 14 <MODERATE> 12 km Ferris Provincial Park. Trails and drumlins of Ferris Provincial Park, near Campbellford. Optional visit to the “World’s Finest Chocolate Outlet” afterward. EARLY START: Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Rd., Port Hope at 9:15am or from the Hwy 45/401 carpool lot at 9:30am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Colin Banfield 905-372-7120 Sunday, May 29 <EASY> 9 km Nancy Millar Farm, Solina. Woodlands, farm fields and lanes, meadows and a 1.5 km Class B road section. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Rd., Port Hope at 9:30am, either directly to hike start point, or to leader’s home at 3452 Courtice Rd, Courtice, by 10am. Bring a snack and a drink. Contact: Jim Osborne 905-436-2499 Sunday, May 15 <EASY> 5 km Port Britain area [the red barn]. Flat rural rectangle. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Rd., Port Hope at 10am. Bring a snack and a drink. Contact: Rita Zeran 905-885-2874 Monday, May 16 – Thursday, May 19 [three nights] Spring Hiking Trip - Collingwood area. For details contact: Jim Osborne and Pam Callus 905-436-2499 or John Kurowski 905-885-8776 and Glenda Jackson 905-377-9805 < Wednesday, June 1 MODERATE + > 12.5 km Wooded Trails and country roads north of Vernonville and Shelter Valley Road. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Rd., Port Hope at 9:30am or from Hwy 45/401 carpool lot at 9:45am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Jim Edwards 905-885-7839 Wednesday, May 18 <EASY> 6.5 km Back Roads of Grafton. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Rd., Port Hope at 9:30am or from Hwy 45/401 carpool parking lot at 9:45am. Bring a snack and a drink. Contact: Rita Zeran 905-885-2874 Saturday, June 4 (Joint Kawartha Club and Pine Ridge Club) Prince Edward County Wine Tour – Cycling. Meet at Vintage Shores Park (17371 Loyalist Parkway), at 8:30am for instructions. Leave at 9am, return at 4pm. Visit approximately 10 wineries. Bring a serviced bike, helmet, drinks and lunch. Call to confirm: Rob Irving 705-772-254 Saturday, May 21 <MODERATE> 13 km Northumberland Forest. Green Trails. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Rd., Port Hope at 9:30am or Beagle Club Rd. forest access parking lot (west of Hwy. 45, approximately 10 km north of Cobourg) at 10am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Elke Williams 905-269-5245 OR <EASY> 6 km Cobourg lakeshore to Pebble Beach. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Rd., Port Hope at 9:30am or from Victoria Hall, Cobourg at 9:50am. Bring a snack and a drink. Contact: Phil Mabey 905-377-0485. Sunday, May 22 <EASY> 6 km Port Hope streets and Monkey Mountain. Leaving from King’s Field Park, Port Hope (west side of Victoria St. S. approx 0.2 km south of intersection of Ridout Street and Toronto Rd. [Winchester Arms]) at 10:00am. Bring a drink and a snack. Contact: Tim Hay 905-885-2203 OR Joint hike with Kawartha Club <EASY> 10 km TCT East - Campbellford. Hike from Godolphin Station to Campbellford along the Trans Canada Trail. Bring a lunch and a drink, to be taken alongside the Trent Canal across from a Tim Horton’s, before resuming along the canal bank to the Ferris suspension bridge. No hills. “Make your feet your friend” J.M. Barrie 17 The Ganaraska News PINE RIDGE SPRING HIKES 2016 (cont’d) PINE RIDGE SPRING HIKES 2016 (cont’d) EARLY START: Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Rd., Port Hope at 9am, or from Hwy 45/401 carpool lot at 9:15am. For details, including driving directions. Contact: Tony Tasch 705-755-0815 Saturday, June 25 <EASY> 5.5 km Follow the Ganaraska River from Port Hope Town Hall to the Conservation Area and return. Leaving from Port Hope Town Hall at 10am. Bring a snack and a drink. Contact: Mary Brinklow 905-372-6298 Sunday, June 5 <EASY> 7 km Port Hope Trails. Leaving from the Fish Ladder, Corbett’s Dam, Port Hope at 9:30am. Bring a snack and a drink. Contact: Tim Hay 905-885-2203 Sunday, June 26 <EASY> 10 km Wicklow Beach to Lakeport and return. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Rd., Port Hope at 9:30am or from the Wicklow Beach boat launch parking lot at 10am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Phil Mabey 905-377-0485 < Wednesday, June 8 EASY> 10.5 km Alderville area. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Rd., Port Hope at 9:30am or at Hwy 45/401 carpool lot at 9:45am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Jim Edwards 905-885-7839 Wednesday, June 29 <MODERATE> 12 KM Concession Roads in the Central Ganaraska Forest. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Rd., Port Hope at 9:30am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contacts: Jan Ethier 905-885-9310 and Jane Bainton 905-373-9251 Saturday, June 11 <MODERATE> 6 km Hazel Bird Nature Reserve (NCC Property). Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Rd., Port Hope at 9:30am or from the junction of Burnham St. North and Beaver Meadow Road West at 9:50am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: David Beevis 905-885-7151 Friday, July 1 Canada Day <EASY> March with the Pine Ridge Club in the Cobourg Canada Day Parade. Wear red and white and come with us to show the crowd what we’re all about. Call Stan Muldoon 905-885-9310 for meeting place and time. Sunday, June 12 <MODERATE> 12 km Northeast Campbellcroft roads and trails. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Rd., Port Hope at 9:30am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Rita Zeran 905-885-2874 Wednesday, July 6 <EASY> Short evening town walk in Cobourg, heading to Coverdale Park area. Meet outside front of Victoria Hall, Cobourg at 7pm. Bring a drink. Contact: Phil Mabey 905-377-048 Wednesday, June 15 <EASY> 10 km Millbrook Trails. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Rd., Port Hope at 9:30am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: John Kurowski 905-885-8776 Wednesday, July 20 <EASY> Short evening town walk in Port Hope. Meet outside Port Hope Town Hall, south side, at 6:30pm. Bring a drink. Contact: Stan Muldoon 905-885-9310 th Saturday, June 18 <MODERATE PLUS> 13 km Seaton Trail End-to-End. (car shuttle) EARLY START: Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Rd., Port Hope at 9:00am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Bruce Williamson 905-753-2602 Wednesday, August 3 <EASY> Circular evening walk mainly through parkland and woodland in Cobourg, finishing at the Oasis restaurant for refreshments in their beer garden. Meet at the Cobourg Water Garden at S.E. corner of Division and Ewart Streets at 7pm. Contact: Ron Baylis 905-372-6101 Sunday, June 19 <EASY> 11.5 km Grafton-Nawautin Shores. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Rd., Port Hope at 9:30am, or from the Haldimand Arena parking lot in Grafton at 10am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: Stan Muldoon 905-885-9310 Wednesday, August 20 <EASY> Short evening town walk in Port Hope. Meet outside Port Hope Town Hall south side at 6:30pm. Bring a drink. Contacts: Jan Ethier 905-885-9310 and Jane Bainton 905-373-9251 Wednesday, June 22 <MODERATE> 12 km Oak Hills Area roads and road allowances. Leaving from Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Rd., Port Hope at 9:30am. Bring a lunch and a drink. Contact: David Beevis 905-885-7151 18 The Ganaraska News WILDERNESS SPRING HIKES 2016 Comfortable Hiking Holidays Toll free 1 (866) 449-1908 Saturday, April 23 - <CHALLENGING> approx. 19 km 2016 Season Opener. Moore Falls to Devil's Lake. Hike Leader David Royston. Meet at Devil's Lake parking lot at 9am. Contact: David at david398@sympatico.ca to let him know that you will be participating. info@letshike.com www.letshike.com CORFU, GREECE May 9 to 21, 2016 Friday, April 29 to Sunday May 1 Spring backpacking hike. Hike Leader Larry Columbo. Route to be determined. Participation limited to those who have been approved by the hike leader in advance. Contact: Larry at lcolumbo@rogers.com for further details. This Greek island is the perfect combination of European flare and tranquil sea-side living. Hike to the heavens to visit holy monasteries and trek in shade of ancient olive groves. We promise - you will never tire of the deep, deep blue of the sea that surrounds you. Opa! IRELAND June 7 to 17, 2016 With more shades of green than you can imagine, the Emerald Isle lives up to its deserving reputation. From historical Dublin to picturesque Killarney & parts in between, we will take you hiking through some of the most soughtafter scenery the country has to offer - and we'll even make a few pub stops along the way! Membership Renewal Form for 2016 MACHU PICCHU The membership year runs from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016. To renew your membership, simply photocopy this form, or clip it from your newsletter. Print clearly your complete address, sign the form and mail it to the address below, along with a cheque in the amount of $25.00. Payment to be made to: Ganaraska Hiking Trail Association Inc. Box 693, Orillia, ON L3V 6K7 September 16 to 28, 2016 Explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas by hiking through the famed salt pans of Maras, the ancient ruins of Pisac, and trekking high up into the Urubamba mountain range. Then that all important day arrives when we hike into Machu Picchu – rounding the corner of the Sun Gate and seeing Machu Picchu with your own eyes will give you goose bumps! (Note: This trip does not involve ANY camping – all accommodations are in hotels & lodges.) Name: ________________________________ SLOVENIJA - 3 spots left! Address: ______________________________ July 15 to 25, 2016 Club:__________________________________ Slovenija, where the Alps meet the Mediterranean, is a country of amazingly unspoiled beauty. Our program includes hikes behind the thundering Slap Pericnik waterfall, through Vintgar Gorge gushing with white water, on the slopes of & Mt. Triglav, and around the glacier-fed Lake Bohinj. Home base for the entire holiday will be the fairy-tale setting of Bled. E-mail Address: ________________________ TURKEY ______________________________ ______________________________ Phone #: ______________________________ October 15 to 26, 2016 Check this box if this is a change of address or club. Hike in Cappadocia with its secret frescoed churches, underground cities & volcanic tuff sculpted into fairy chimneys. Visit ancient ruins, shop the bazaars of Istanbul & take a history lesson through time. Steeped in tradition & a masterpiece of nature, Turkey will impress you. I, the undersigned, agree that participating in events, or making use of the trail in any way, do so at my own risk. NEW ZEALAND Signature: ___________________________ 1 spot for gentleman to share November 8 to 27, 2016 TICO # 50018498 19 The Ganaraska News Merchandise Order Form Know the Ganaraska Hiking Trail – make sure you have a Guidebook! Proudly display your support of the Ganaraska Trail Association by purchasing any of the merchandise listed below. Just fill out the order form and mail it with your payment, name and address to: Ganaraska Hiking Trail Association Inc. Box 693, Orillia, ON, L3V 6K7 The Guidebook! Has full colour topographic maps, plus a written description of each section along the trail. The guidebook is in a small binder so that it is easy to take out a map or two to bring with you on the trail. Item Cost Shipping Cost Guide Book Inserts Only (members) .................................. $16.00 + $12.00 Guide Book with Binder (members) .................................... $19.00 + $12.00 Guide Book with Binder (non-members) ........................... $25.00 + $12.00 Trail Crest ................................................................................ $ 4.00 + $ 1.50 Check out the Ganaraska Hiking Trail website for trail changes and re-routes, to keep your guidebook up-to-date. Section Badge End-to-End badge ........................................ $ 3.00 + $ 1.50 Special Wilderness End-to-End badge ................................ $ 7.00 + $ 1.50 Please use the order form on the back of this newsletter. Follow payment instructions as indicated. Your name badge .................................................................. $ 5.00 + $ 3.00 Sweatshirts (Green or Blue) (S, M, L, XL, XXL) ............................ $20.00 + $12.00 Sweatshirts with End-to-End logo (S, M, L, XL, XXL)............... $32.00 + $12.00 Vest (Red, Forest Green, Navy Blue) (S, M, L, XL) ................. $40.00 + $12.00 Cream T-shirt (M, L, XL, XXL)..................................................... $15.00 + $10.00 Ganaraska Hiking Trail Association Inc. Box 693, Orillia, ON, L3V 6K7 Notes: www.ganaraska-hiking-trail.org e-mail: admin@ganaraska-hiking-trail.org 1. Make cheque (including shipping cost) payable to: Ganaraska Hiking Trail Association Inc. 2. Be sure to specify size and colour of shirts. 3. Section badges are for members who have hiked a complete section of trail. 4. Name badges will be your first name plus club affiliation. Qty. Items Price Plus Shipping Also available for purchase at the following outlets: Mountain Co-op, Sojourn and Bird House Nature Company Donations Total Postmaster: Please return undeliverable mail to: Ganaraska Hiking Trail Association Inc. Box 693, Orillia, ON, L3V 6K7 20