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
April Schedule
Port Albert Village and Shoreline Hike Contact: Anne Storey (519) 529-3050 to register. River Line to Sharpes Creek Line (35.6 to 29.9 km) Contact: Leader Patrick Capper (519) 606-0016 pcapper99@gmail.com Lobb’s Wildflower HikeContinue 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
March Shedule
Sunday, March4, 1:00pm George G Newton Nature Reserve Level2, Moderate Pace 1 hr Contact Sjani Craig (519) 524-9136 Saturday, March17, 9 am Hullett Sugar Bush Trail Level1, Moderate Pace 1 hr Contact: Patrick Capper(519)Continue 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
