I enjoyed a week up in the Sault Ste Marie area, the big difference is that there were more bugs and they have a tent caterpillar infestation, which was not quite as bad as theContinue reading
Trail Talk – June 13, 2018
On Friday June 1st we saw great displays of barberry which is a prickly shrub with yellow flowers, later on it has oval shaped red berries which are sharply acidic, rich in vitamin C butContinue reading
Trail Talk – June 6, 2018
Frogs, Toads, Turtles, and Snakes. With the warmer weather there comes the chance to see some reptiles and amphibians. All Ontario turtles are at risk, the ones most likely to be seen are the smallContinue reading
Trail Talk – May 30, 2018
The Thursday May 10th birding outing had fourteen bird watchers out seeking our feathered friends. Common birds sighted included turkey vultures, Canada geese, red-winged blackbirds, mallards, ring-billed gulls, herring gulls, robins, grackles, swallows. Also sightedContinue reading
July Schedule
Welcome to Canada Day Sunrise Walk Sunday, July 1 – 6 AM | Level 1, Leisurely Pace, 2 + hrs Contact: Wendy (519) 525-6976 or Anne (519) 529-3050 Jenkins to Morris Tract Line Saturday,Continue reading
June Schedule
Morris Tract to Benmiller on the Maitland Trail Sunday, June 3 – 1:30 PM | Level 2, Moderate Pace, ~2 hrs Contact Carolyn Brown at (519) 524-5181 by 10:30 am on June 3rd. CyclingContinue reading
Ended: Temporary Trail Closure
The trail is re-opened between Pinery Line and School Road and the trail has been re-routed. Please: watch for the new signage watch out for the small trees planted stay between the blazed stakes. ThanksContinue reading
Trail Talk – May 16, 2018
The Saturday’s May 5th wildflower hike at Jenkins had five hikers out enjoying the many wildflowers which were flowering due to the warm weather. As well as the ones mentioned in previous trail talks thereContinue reading
Trail Talk – May 9, 2018
The Saturday April 28th wildflower hike at Lobb’s had seven hikers out which outnumbered the wildflowers due to the cool two degree temperatures! On Monday April 30th going down from Sharpes Creek Line across theContinue reading
Trail Talk – May 2, 2018
Finally we are enjoying Spring weather. However, on the hike on Saturday April 21st there was still a snow drift over six feet deep on the trail at about 30.8 km at the top ofContinue reading
Trail Talk – April 25, 2018
The ice storm on April 14th and 15th surely set the spring plants back, however on April 12th I saw the first violet in bloom before it was covered in snow. On the Friday hikeContinue reading
Trail Talk – April 18, 2018
Spring was a tease on Thursday April 12th so I expect that some trails (such as Lobb’s) will have patches of ice for a while. I’m eagerly awaiting seeing spring flowers, violets and coltsfoot usuallyContinue reading
Trail Talk – April 11, 2018
Spring seems to be rather slow in coming, however most of the trails are clear of old snow/ice the probable exceptions being the Lobb trail and the Maitland trail at the top of the hillContinue reading
Temporary Trail Closure
Please be advised that due to severe erosion on the river bank, the Maitland Trail is temporarily closed from Pinery Line to School Road/Heron Line. This closure will be for about four (4) weeks, butContinue reading
Trail Talk – April 4, 2018
There were 84 people at the Maitland Trail meeting on March 23rd when we heard about Erica Clark’s trip to Manchu Pichu. It was amazing to see how tightly the Incas formed large rocks toContinue reading
Trail Talk – March 28, 2018
The Friday LIFE hikers were in Exeter on the MacNaughton –Morrison and Morrison Dam trails. Part of the group had hiked there on the Tuesday when the trails were all in good shape, however onContinue reading
Trail Talk – March 14, 2018
On Friday March 2nd I joined the L.I.F.E. hikers on the Varna trail. Fortunately there had been only a little snow overnight. This made for some very interesting patterns of snow on the trail. OnContinue reading
Trail Talk – March 7, 2018
While driving on Stone School Line on February 24th I was surprised to see a white squirrel running across the road. This is the first white squirrel I have seen North of Clinton. White squirrelsContinue reading
Trail Talk – February 28, 2018
Well we had quite the flood on February 19th and 20th. We were fortunate not to get the problems that were experienced along the Conestoga, Grand River and Thames River which resulted in a lotContinue reading
Trail Talk – February 21, 2018
The 24th Annual Candlelit Walk on February 2nd in the Maitland Woods was a success. About 250 people enjoyed the 1.5 km evening walk with fairly good weather and trail conditions. Over 40 volunteers putContinue reading
Trail Talk – February 7, 2018
Well winter is here. This does not stop the keen Outdoors folk who, if need be, dust off their snow shoes or skis to get out on the trails. There are trails that, due toContinue reading
Trail Talk – December 7, 2017
It has been some time since Trail Talk was published. The aim is to list upcoming hikes in the area, (most of which are organized by the Maitland Trail Association) and to give news ofContinue reading
Trail Talk – March 21, 2018
Two Upcoming Evening Events: The Maitland Trail AGM on Friday March 23rd at 7:00PM at the Goderich Livery (all are welcome), featuring a talk by Erica Clark on “Hiking in Peru” and Dave Bagnall “HikingContinue reading
Be Prepared!
Hi Everyone! We’ve had some reports of poison ivy on some sections of trail. It has always been around but has been noticed closer to the trail in some locations. Before you go hiking,Continue reading
Hike Ontario Leadership Opportunities
Hike Ontario Leadership Opportunities Are you searching for a leadership opportunity which will positively promote hiking and trail development in Ontario? Hike Ontario has openings in important positions: President, Vice President, Fund Raising Chair andContinue reading
Maitland Trail Association’s now on Twitter!
We’re now on Twitter! Search for us using @MaitlandTrail on Twitter.com. Follow us using the Twitter icon at the top of the page! When you’re hiking during the upcoming Camino Maitland Weekend, use the hastagContinue reading
G2G Trail: Crowdfunding Campaign Launched
The G2G Rail Trail has just launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise money through the community and we need your help to complete it! The teaser video on Facebook has reached 29,000 views being shared 1,392Continue reading
