The new 2022 Trail Guide (Pocket Edition) is now available.
Author: K.L.
Ride 4: McGaw-Windy Hill-BB-Return
And a significant hill climb… get out and work those glutes! When: Sunday, October 24, 1:30 pm Where: Meet at McGaw Siding, 911#81652 Lucknow Line, ACW Preregistration: Con Melady 519-524-8730 The Ride: 19.9 km G2G McGaw Siding Start/Finish, Maitland River, Windy Hill, Little Lake to Balls Bridge, and return Nomore…
Fall Dune Restoration
Here’s a volunteer opportunity that may appeal to some of our readers… dune restoration! Help build a resilient shoreline through invasive species removal, beach grass planting, and sand fence installation. Through this volunteer opportunity you will meet like-minded environmentalists and learn how to protect our beautiful Lake Huron shoreline. Ifmore…
Dogs on the Trail
Hi All Please be aware that dogs must be leashed on our trails. This is a good rule of thumb for all trails, but is also at the request of the land owners, who allow the trail to cross their property. Please watch for signage and respect the land owners’more…
Trail Closures for Hunting Season
Please be aware of where and when the closures are, and adjust your hiking plans accordingly. November 1 – 7 and November 29 – December 5 : Entire Maitland Trail closed for gun hunting October 1 – December 31 : Maitland Trail closed between 7.9 km and 10.5 km formore…
MTA Hiking Events
Maitland Trail John and Marylo Graham Nature Conservancy Trails August 14th, 9am Expect to take about 1 1/2 hours Meet at 80965 Sharpes Creek Line near Bishop’s Rd. No big hills on this section. Pre-register with Patrick Capper by email: pcapper99@gmail.com Maitland Trail Section Hike River Line to Cherrydalemore…
Bioblitz 2021 !
Objective: We invite you to join our 1st Bioblitz during the month of August. It is an attempt to help us learn about the common, rare, and invasive species of flora, and fauna that live on, or within 30 m of the trail systems we maintain. This will assist usmore…
Cycle the G2G
Cycling: Maitland Trail Association – Hybrid Cycling Outings Enjoy scenic trails in the area by hybrid bicycle. We will be offering 4 rides in the fall. These rides are a new offering for MTA on a trial basis. We are running the rides the second and fourth Sunday eachmore…
Volunteering with MTA – A Perspective
Brian McCulloch is leaving the MTA Board. Here he shares his thoughts on his volunteer time with MTA. My reason for doing so: Being brought up on a farm and hence spending many hours in the outside, with an interest in the natural world, then coming to the age ofmore…
