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NOTE: Trail organizations make it a priority to maximize their risk management procedures. These range from the initial planning and construction of their trails, and the upkeep of these trails once they are created, to the planning and carrying out of their events. We know that it is important that the hike leaders know how many participants are expected for an event, so that they can plan properly (i.e. having two hike leaders on hand if the group is large). So – in most cases – we aren’t providing the starting point or car shuttle arrangements. This means you will have to phone the contact person to get this information (leave your name and phone number if they are out – they will phone back). Remember that our hike leaders are all volunteers, people who are willing to spend their free time in order to provide safe, pleasant outdoor experiences for both those who live in our community and visitors.
Also, please realize that a hike leader does not have to include everyone who shows up. If someone arrives and either has a physical problem that would make their participation unsafe, or is not properly prepared for the nature of the excursion (i.e. wearing sandals for a rugged trail; having no food or water for a day trip; not properly dressed for the weather) they can be asked to come to a later event instead, when they have been able to obtain the appropriate equipment.
Terrain Rating:
Level 1- Well defined trails, gentle inclines. Hiking boots not required, but trails may be wet, good for beginners.
Level 2- Generally on trail. May be hilly, light bushwhacking, some rough spots or obstacles. Boots recommended.
Level 3- Rough terrain. One or more of extensive bushwhacking, steep sections, long climbs and descents, beaver dams
or other obstacles, rock scrambling. Boots required. Fit, experienced hikers only. Long pants & sleeves recommended.
Speeds: Leisurely – 2-3 km/hr., Moderate – 3-4 km/hr., Brisk – 5 km/hr or more.
Weekly walks
TUESDAY TROMPERS – Every Tuesday 9AM / ~1hr
Are you retired? Working shift work? Got some time off from work? A work-at-home parent? Perhaps you are interested
in having a specific time and place during the week where you could meet other 'walk -minded' people and walk in
different locations - around the town/village, sections of the Maitland Trail or conservation areas for an approximately one
hour hike/walk. Group members with e-mail addresses are notified each week where the next week’s destination will be.
If you wish to be on this list, e-mail Al Sanders at webtrail@hurontel.on.ca. various levels.
APRIL
Saturday
27th
at
2
pm
Contact:
Beth
Ross
(519)
524--8144
Level
2,
Moderate
Pace,
3
Hrs
Jenkins
to
Morris
Tract:
Wildflower
Hike
A close look
at
the
mysterious
world
of
wild
flowers!
Sturdy
footwear
required.
Bring
a
snack
and
water.
This
route
will
also
take
us
through
the
section
of
the
Morris
Tract
that
is
still
recovering
from
the
damage
suffered
in
the
tornado
in
August
2011.
It
will
be
interesting
to
see
how
nature
is
fighting
back.
Contact
Beth
by
the
day
before
to
sign
up.
RAIN
DATE:
Sunday
28th
at
2
pm
MAY
Wednesday
1st
at
10
am
Contact:
Cara
Copeland
1
(877)
343--3532
x
262
Pulling
invasive
Garlic
Mustard
along
the
Trail
Join
Nature
Conservancy
of
Canada
biologist
Cara
Copeland
to
help
restore
a
beautiful
forest
under
the
spring
sunshine!
We
will
be
removing
non--?native
garlic
mustard
along
a
section
of
the
Maitland
Trail.
No
prior
experience
is
required,
but
physical
activity
will
involve
bending
and
crouching.
Space
is
limited
so
please
register
in
advance
by
phone
or
email
(provide
your
name
and
phone
number
and
an
indication
if
you'll
be
bringing
any
guests
to
the
event).
A
full
information
package,
including
meeting
location,
will
be
sent
out
to
registered
volunteers.
Saturday May 4th at 2pm
Jane's Walk on the Square
Celebrate spring by joining us for a healthy walk around the Goderich Square. Expect to be entertained and inspired as local architects, artists and community leaders walk us through the past, present and future of the Goderich Square. This is a great time to get active and share your experiences in the Square with your neighbours.
Were plans for Guelph and Goderich really switched? What were some of the best and worst moments in the history of the Square? What does the future hold for a thriving, walkable downtown Goderich? Jane's Walk on the Square will get you thinking about all this and more.
4-6pm: Join us for cake after the walk at Joe Friday's to celebrate the birthday of the late, great Jane Jacobs.
Jane's Walk is a celebration of people and communities taking place all around the world on the first weekend of May, to coincide with author Jane Jacobs' birthday on May 4. Through the simple act of walking together and discussing how neighbourhoods really work, Jane Jacobs believed people could help to build strong, resourceful communities.
Look for posters closer to the date.
For more information:
Phone: Susanna Reid at 519-524-8916
Email: janeswalkgoderich@gmail.com
Web: http://janeswalk.net/index.php/walks/canada/goderich/janes-walk-squa/
Sunday
May
5that
10
--
3
pm
Contact:
Wendy
Hoernig
(519)
524--8730
or
Sue
Hindmarsh
(519)
524--2804
Plant
&
Compost
sale,
and
afternoon
walk
at
the
Maitland
Woods
This
annual
joint
project
of
the
Maitland
Conservation
Foundation,
the
John
Hindmarsh
Environmental
Trust
Fund
and
the
Maitland
Trail
Association
will
be
holding
its
7th
annual
Spring
Hike
and
Plant
and
Compost
sale
in
the
lovely
Maitland
Woods,
and
adjacent
parking
lot
of
the
Columbus
Hall
on
Parsons
Court,
at
the
south
end
of
Goderich
(Parson’s
Court
opens
off
the
east
end
of
Suncoast
Drive).
Proceeds
of
the
sale
go
to
the
Maitland
Conservation
Foundation
(which
includes
the
John
Hindmarsh
Environmental
Trust
Fund)
and
helps
fund
important
educational
and
environmental
projects
such
as
the
Wawanosh
Nature
Centre
(providing
excellent
nature
programs
to
area
schools),
the
Yellow
Fish
Road
Storm
Drain
Program,
and
Dune
Grass
Replanting
project.
It
has
also
provided
significant
funding
to
the
MTA
for
signage.
This
is
a
great
opportunity
to
donate
your
excess
plants
to
a
very
worthy
cause
(that
morning
before
10,
or
to
Wendy
or
Sue
a
day
or
two
before),
and
to
pick
up
some
interesting
new
plants
and
bags
of
compost.
Both
will
enrich
your
own
garden!
Plant
sale
will
go
ahead,
rain
or
shine.
At
1:00
pm
and
1:30
pm,
leisurely,
guided
afternoon
hikes
(suitable
for
all
ages)
will
be
setting
out,
during
which
interesting
natural
features
will
be
seen.
There
will
be
a
prize
draw
for
the
hikers.
Sunday
5th
at
1:30
pm
Contact:
Sjani
Craig
(519)
524--9136
Level
2,
Moderate
Pace,
1.5
Hrs
Millenium
Trail
This
area
has
several
scenic
overlooks,
which
follow
along
the
Maitland
river
at
the
north
east
corner
of
town.
Call
Sjani
524--9136
by
noon
on
Saturday
for
carpool
info.
Thursday
May
9th
at
10
am
Contact:
Wendy
Hoernig
(519)
524--6976
Seniors
Games
Walking
Event
Ontario's
Senior
Games
are
held
annually
in
early
summer.
This
year
the
Walking
Event
will
again
be
held
in
Goderich,
on
the
Tiger
Dunlop
Trail.
Walkers
start
from
the
1.5
km
post
(just
beyond
the
north
side
of
the
Menesetung
Bridge)walk
to
the
3
km
post
and
then
back
again,
for
the
required
total
of
3
km.
A
prediction
walk
means
you
predict
how
long
it
will
take
you
to
walk
the
distance.
The
person
who
comes
closest
to
his/her
prediction
is
the
winner
--?
this
makes
it
fair
for
all
ages
and
abilities.
(Of
course,
no
one
is
allowed
to
carry/wear
a
watch
or
timing
device
when
taking
part!)
Men
and
women
55
years
and
older
are
eligible
for
the
3
km
route,
and
there
is
a
1
km
option
for
walkers
over
70
--?
if
they
wish
a
shorter
route.
Let’s
have
a
large
group
of
Goderich
participants
involved
this
year.
Give
it
a
try
--?
better
still,
convince
your
partner
and
friends
to
go
along
and
make
it
a
really
special
outing.
Call
Wendy
Hoernig
if
interested
in
participating,
for
more
information.
***
Also,
at
least
8
volunteers
are
needed
to
help
run
this
event.
If
you
are
available,
but
don’t
want
to
be
one
of
our
local
participants,
we
would
welcome
your
help.
RAIN
DATE:
May
17th,
10
am.
Saturday
12th
at
1:30
pm
Contact:
Jerry
Stirling
(519)
482--7625
Level
1,
Leisurely
Pace,
1.5
Hrs
Hullett:
Sugar
Bush
Trail
Originally
a
deer--?made
path
leading
through
meadow
and
forest,
the
Sugar
Bush
Trail
is
an
excellent
location
from
which
to
observe
these
2
ecosystems.
An
old
sugar
shack,
used
over
the
years
to
boil
maple
sap
into
syrup,
is
still
there.
The
entrance
is
from
80602
Wildlife
Line.
Call
Jerry.
Thursday
23rd
at
6:30
pmv
Contact:
Roger
Goddard
(519)
612--1236
Level
1,
Leisurely
Pace
Bird
Watching
Menesetung
Bridge
and
Sifto
Loop
Bird
watching
walk
and
talk,
until
dusk.
Suitable
for
all
levels,
if
you
have
binoculars
bring
them
to
get
a
clearer
view
of
the
birds.
Meet
at
the
rock
on
North
Harbour
Road
at
6.30pm.
You
are
welcome
to
come
to
one
or
both
walks,
(other
one
is
on
the
30th)
always
something
different
to
see.
Saturday
25th
at
10
am
Contact:
Patrick
Capper
(519)
524--9209
Level
2,
Moderate--?Fast
Pace,
2
Hrs
End
to
End
Hike
Part
4:
River
Line
to
Auburn
The
old
farm
area
at
this
park
has
a
great
many
bushes
bearing
berries
at
this
time
of
year
(e.g.
Highbush
Cranberry,
Dogwood),
which
make
it
a
good
place
to
bird--?watch
in
the
spring.
This
hike
will
have
a
bit
of
everything
–
level
but
curving
trail,
a
long
incline
down
to
the
beach,
lakeside
section,
a
slow
climb,
sheltered
by
trees,
back
up
to
the
top
of
the
bluff.
Thursday
30th
at
6:30
pm
Contact:
Roger
Goddard
(519)
612--1236
Level
1,
Leisurely
Pace
Bird
Watching
Menesetung
Bridge
and
Sifto
Loop
Bird
watching
walk
and
talk,
until
dusk.
Suitable
for
all
levels,
if
you
have
binoculars
bring
them
to
get
a
clearer
view
of
the
birds.
Meet
at
the
rock
on
North
Harbour
Road
at
6.30pm.
You
are
welcome
to
come
to
one
or
both
walks
(other
one
is
on
the
23
rd),
always
something
different
to
see.
JUNE
Saturday
1st
at
9
am
Contact:
Roger
Goddard
(519)
612--1236
Level
1,
Leisurely
Pace,
2
Hrs
Bird
Watch
Hullett
Marsh
Wildlife
Area
This
hike
will
be
a
leisurely
paced
walk
around
the
pools
and
dikes
off
Summerhill
Rd.
to
check
out
the
birds.
There
should
be
a
lot
of
migratory
and
nesting
waterfowl
to
see.
Do
not
forget
binoculars
and
bug
spray.
Meet
at
parking
Lot
40677on
Summerhill
Rd,
north
of
Clinton
at
9
AM,
or
car
pool
from
Goderich
at
8:20AM
from
Harvey’s
Parking
lot.
Sunday
2nd
at
10
am
Contact:
Carolyn
Williams
(519)
524--5181
Level
2,
Moderate
Pace,
3+
Hrs
Maitland
Trail:
End
to
End
#1,
CPR
Station
to
Jenkins
Here
is
a
hike
that
is
a
good
one
to
gently
limber
up
your
walking
muscles,
and
get
to
view
a
section
that
has
really
diverse
areas
–
from
the
Tiger
Dunlop
Trail
to
a
stroll
through
Saltford
and
Saltford
Heights,
and
including
some
road--?side
sections,
as
well
as
a
riverside
park
for
our
lunch--?break,
Finally,
we
will
end
up
at
the
corner
of
#31
and
Black
Hole
Line.
It
will
be
approx.
8
km
(we
won’t
be
breaking
speed
limits),
over
easy
terrain.
Wear
sturdy
footwear
and
bring
your
lunch,
sunscreen,
hats,
and
lots
of
water/juice
For
car
shuttle
arrangements
and
setting
out
point,
contact:
Carolyn
at
by
Friday
May
31st.
Saturday
8th
at
2
pm
Contact:
Jerry
Stirling
(519)
482--7625
Level
1,
Moderate
Pace,
1+
Hrs
Mavis/Taylor
Trail
Formerly
called
the
Turner
Trail
Varna,
Stanley
Township.
The
hike
starts
at
the
Stanley
Twp.
Complex,
just
west
of
the
village
of
Varna.
It
meanders
through
planted
fir
trees
and
deciduous
woods
towards
the
Bayfield
River
where
we
get
a
good
view,
before
looping
around
and
hiking
back
to
the
starting
point.
Saturday
15th
at
9
am
Contact:
Roger
Goddard
(519)
612--1236
Level
1,
Leisurely
Pace,
2
Hrs
Bird
Watch
Hullett
Marsh
Wildlife
Area
Front
Road
off
Hydro
Line
80591.
Join
Roger
on
a
slow
bird
watching
and
spotting
walk
to
see
the
wealth
of
wild
life
that
Hullett
has
to
offer.
Beginners
are
welcome
as
well
as
people
with
more
experience.
Do
not
forget
binoculars,
water,
bug
spray.
Saturday
22nd
,
all
or
part
of
the
day.
Level
3,
at
your
own
pace
Camino
del
Rio
Maitland
Weekend
event,
hiking
the
whole
Maitland
Trail
in
two
days
with
a
shorter
route
each
day
for
those
who
prefer
it
Saturday
routes:
Auburn
trailhead
to
Benmiller
(long;
28.5
km),
or
Sharpes
Creek
Line
to
Benmiller
(short;
8.4
km,
which
=
levels
1
and
2+)
Check
points
along
the
way.
Saturday
evening:
Spanish
style
dinner
for
participants
+
friends
at
Benmiller
Community
Centre.
Sunday
23rd,
most
of
the
day.
Level
3,
at
your
own
pacev
Camino
del
Rio
Maitland
continued
From
Benmiller
to
CPR
Station
in
Goderich
(long;
19.3)
or
from
River
Bend
to
CPR
Station
(short;
11
km
=
levels
1
and
2+).
Member--?volunteers
will
be
needed
to
look
after
the
check
points
on
both
days.
See
details
in
the
Newsy
Notes
and
contact
Wendy
Hoernig
(wennig@hurontel.on.ca)
to
receive
the
information
package,
or
to
volunteer.
JULY
Monday
1st
at
6
am
Contact:
Wendy
(519)
524--6976
or
Sjani
(519)
524--9136
Level
1,
Leisurely
Pace,
2.5
Hrs
Welcome
to
CANADA
DAY
Sunrise
Walk
Start
the
day
by
enjoying
the
beauty
of
the
early
dawn
awakening
the
river
valley
and
the
cool
early
morning
air
to
remind
us
why
we
are
so
lucky
to
live
here.
We
will
start
at
the
CPR
Station
Trail
Centre,
and
walk
over
the
Menesetung
Bridge
with
its
always
interesting
vista,
to
Tiger
Dunlop's
Tomb,
then
return
for
breakfast
(muffins,
fruit,
tea,
coffee
and
juice)
at
the
picnic
shelter
at
St.
Christopher's
Beach.
Those
planning
to
take
part
MUST
phone
Wendy
or
Sjani
by
Thursday,
June
30th.
An
early
morning
walk
is
a
blessing
for
the
whole
day.
--?Henry
David
Thoreau
Saturday
7th
at
10
am
Contact:
Anne
Storey
(519)
529--3050
Level
2,
Moderate
Pace,
1.5
Hrs
Port
Albert
shore
and
community
walk
Join
Anne
for
her
daily
morning
hike
along
Huron’s
lovely
beach
starting
at
Martin’s
Point.
Whether
we
stick
to
the
beach
or
include
the
community
in
our
hike
will
depend
on
weather
and
stream
conditions.
Saturday
13th
at
2
pm
Contact:
Anne
Melady
(519)
345--?2783
Level
2,
Moderate
Pace,
1.5
Hrs
Lobbs
Trail
This
is
a
wonderful
trail
to
travel
along
any
season
of
the
year.
We
are
able
to
enjoy
it
thanks
to
the
generosity
of
the
riverside
families
in
this
area,
who
created
and
maintain
these
trails,
and
who
welcome
hikers
to
explore
their
wooded,
river--?bordered
trails.
Call
Anne
to
find
out
meeting
location.
RAIN
DATE:
Sunday
14th,
2
pm
Sunday
July
21st
at
1
pm
Contact:
Susanna
Reid
(519)
524--8916
Level
2,
Moderate
Pace,
4
Hrs
Second
Annual
Thirsty
Games
Scavenger
Hunt
The
Thirsty
Games
return
by
popular
request!
Enter
with
a
team
of
4
to
6
people,
and
join
in
the
challenge
of
a
scavenger
hunt
on
the
Maitland
Trail.
Children
are
welcome
to
participate,
or
childcare
is
available
for
children
older
than
three.
At
least
one
member
of
your
team
must
be
a
member
of
the
Maitland
Trail
Association.
Awards
ceremony
follows
the
scavenger
hunt
at
Joe
Friday’s
92
Courthouse
Square,
Goderich.
Please
register
with
Susanna
Reid
(susanna@hurontel.on.ca,
tel
519--?524--?8916)
by
Wednesday
July
17th.
Details
about
the
start
location
will
be
e--?mailed
when
you
register.
Sunday
27th
at
10
am
Contact:
Anne
Storey
(519)
529--3050
Level
2,
Moderate
Pace,
2
Hrs
Bogie’s
Beach
to
Port
Albert
shoreline
hike
This
is
a
fairly
rugged,
beautiful
hike
along
the
gorgeous
Huron
shoreline.
We
pass
a
few
small
cottage
communities,
cross
“Angel
Falls”
(
the
old
quarry)
and
Boundary
Creek
on
the
way
back
to
Port
Albert.
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