Leaders will try to make hikes as informative as possible
March 20
Nottawasaga LookoutMeet: Car Pool 9:45 a.m.
Start Time: 10:30 a.m.
Directions: Take Hwy. 124 south to Duntroon side road (Simcoe County Rd. 91). Turn right
and proceed 5.5 km
to "T" intersection (Clearview Osprey Town Line). Turn right to end and park.
Description: A 4 km moderate loop with good views, not difficult. Depending on conditions
we may extend the
hike with a short there and back for some more interesting views.
Leader: Barbara Euler 416-578-1744; email: bjeulerhike@gmail.com.
March 27
Collingwood East CircuitMeet: at Museum
Start Time: 10:30 a.m.
Directions: St. Paul and Huron Street
Description: Approx. 7 km walk, easy interesting sites, taking in Georgian Bay views and
the pretty river –
we can shorten the walk if necessary.
Leader: Robert Brand; Cell 705- 994-3384, no email; text only
April 3, 2024
Wasaga Turquoise TrailMeet: Carpool 9:45 am
Starting Time: 10:30 a.m.
Directions: Take Hwy 26 east to Mosley Road roundabout; then follow Mosley to River Road
West. Take River
Road West to Veteran’s Way, turn right and continue 1.4 km to Fernbrooke and park on road. Lunch at the
casino for those
interested.
Description: 4.8 km loop, approximately 2 hours. Good for all skill levels.
Leader: Noella Rusk. Cell: 705-816-6635, Email: noellarusk@gmail.com
April 10, 2024
Monument Hill Trail - Wasaga BeachCarpool: 9:45 a.m.
Start Time: 10:30 a.m.
Directions: From Collingwood to Mosley Road and follow to Veterans , turn right and then
4.2 km and left on Klondike 2.5 km and park on road.
Leader: Noella Rusk. Cell: 705-816-6635, Email: noellarusk@gmail.com
April 17, 2024
Metcalfe RockMeet: Carpool 9:45 a.m.
Starting Time: 10:30 a.m.
Directions: Follow 6th St. west to Osler Bluffs Rd. (Grey Rd. 19,) turn left,
and then right when 19 goes up the hill, follow to Grey Rd. 2. Cross Grey Rd.
2 and continue (road now called Sideroad 9.) At the 10th Line turn left and
go approx. 1.5 kms. to the parking lot on the left.
At times it is interesting to
watch climbers challenge the steep rock face.
Description: We start along the road, then turn and climb the escarpment
(ladder in place at one steeper section.) We follow the top to some
wonderful views, then descend to a firepit for our lunch. Total distance
about 1.7 kms. Short but rugged in spots
Leader: Robert Brand: Cell 705-994-3384
April 24, 2024
Ganaraska Trail Wasaga BeachMeet: Carpool 9:45 a.m.
Starting Time: 10:30 a.m.
Directions: Hwy 26 West to the roundabout and take Mosley
Road/County Rd. 92. Continue to follow CR 92 which becomes River
Road West. Continue to Oxbow Park Drive and turn right. Continue to
Cameron Drive and turn left and left again on Woodland Drive. #30-42
Woodland Drive.
Description: 5.1 km. walk with some steep areas. Sand dunes are the
attraction at the beginning of trail. Beautiful vistas along the way to enjoy nature. There is also access
to a dirt road
through the woods that makes for very easy hiking. Lunch at Casino for those interested.
Leader: Noella Rusk; Cell 705-816-6635; email: noellarusk@gmail.com
May 1, 2024
Margaret Paul Side Trail- starting from 6th line Swiss MeadowsMeet: Carpool 10:00 a.m.
Starting Time: 10:30 a.m.
Directions: From Collingwood, take Mountain Road to the roundabout, then Scenic Caves Road
to the top of the
mountain, and continue to 6th line. Turn right onto 6th line to end of road – parking on 6th line
Description: Moderate difficulty, two steep climbs but we will stop often. Otherwise, the
trail, is largely
through scenic
woodlands and fields and by a lovely stream, is fairly easy. Length of walk is approx. 4.5 km. Trilliums
should be out at
this time. Lunch to follow at Ravenna General Store
Leader: Barb Euler; Cell (416)578-1744; email: bjeulerhike@gmail.com
May 8, 2024
North of Devil’s GlenMeet: Carpool 10 a.m.
Starting time: 10:30 am – Bruce Trail Parking Lot
Directions: Take Hwy 124 south from Collingwood. Pass Devil’s Glen Ski Club entrance. The
BT parking lot is on your left.
Description: 5 km there and back to forested area with lots of spring flowers. Some rocky
bits and two gentle climbs.
Enjoy the viewing platform at the end of the hike.
Lunch to follow at Myler & Loretta’s
Leader: Barb Euler Cell (416) 578-1744, Email: bjeulerhike@gmail.com
May 15, 2024
Meet: Carpool 9:45 a.m.
Start Time: 10:30am
Description: An informative walk/talk at the Clearview EcoPark. Learn
about the many features of the park and the Nature League's
contribution to its development.
Directions: From Collingwood, take Highway #26 towards Stayner. Just
before the Stayner cemetery, turn left onto Nottawasaga S/R #27/28.
Drive 1.4 kms., turn right onto Mowat St. fora very short drive to the
Park entrance.
Leaders: Lois & Gary Cauthers ; 705-466-2272; email: glcauthers@rogers.com
May 22, 2024
Duncan CavesMeet: Carpool 9:45 a.m.
Starting Time: 10:30 a.m.
Directions: Follow 6th St. west to Osler Bluffs Rd. (GR 19,) turn left and then right
when 19 goes up the hill, follow to
GR 2. Cross GR. 2 and continue (road now called Sideroad 9.) At the 10th Line turn
right and then left on to the 9th Sideroad again. Continue down into the valley and
up the hill, to small parking lot on left. Park in lot and at side of road.
Description: Scenic 5 km. walk, hilly, great views, forest and field, lunch by stream, 3
stiles to navigate. Moderate difficulty.
Leader: Robert Brand: Cell 705-994-3384, no email; text only
May 29, 2024
Walter’s FallsMeet: Carpool 9:30 a.m.
Start time: 10:30 am
Directions: Take Hwy 26 west to GR 40 and continue on it to GR 29.
Turn right and follow it through Walters Falls village. Pass the
junction with Holland-Sydenham Townline on your right and
continue to parking area on your left (a closed section of H-S
Townline)
Description: 4 km loop. We’ll hike in to the falls – lots of photo ops –
and back to our starting
point through beautiful cedar and beech forests. Group lunch at Falls
Inn – reservation required
Leader: Barb Euler Cell (416) 578-1744, Email:
bjeulerhike@gmail.com
June 5, 2024
Mingay Tract – Creemore Nature Reserve
Meet: Carpool 9:45 a.m.
Starting Time: 10:30 a.m
Directions: Take Hwy 124 to Duntroon. Turn left on Hwy 91 and continue for approx 2.5 km.
Turn right onto
Concession
Rd. 6 and drive for about 10 km. passing Side Rd. 15-16 intersection on the way until you reach the T
intersection at
County Rd. 9. Turn right and drive .5 km. to Concession 6 on the left ( Road veers off suddenly to the left
up a steep hill).
Proceed to the parking area. Room for approx. 8 cars
Description: Terrain moderate with some hills. Distance 5 km . Lunch to follow at Bank Café
in Creemore
Leader: Robert Brand: Cell 705-994-3384, no email; text only
June 12, 2024
Tom Thompson Trail, 22nd Sideroad Section, MeafordMeet: Carpool 9:45 a.m.
Start Time: 10:30 a.m.
Directions: From Collingwood go West on Highway 26, approximately 33 km. Turn right onto 9
Line/Grey Road
112 – approximately 1.8 km the destination is on left
Description: In and out, moderately challenging, 4 km. Takes about 1 hour to complete.
Trailis great for
hiking and
exploring. Lunch following at Leeky canoe, 94 Sykes St N, Meaford
Leaders: Noella Rusk; Cell 705-816-6635; email: noellarusk@gmail.com
Rose Feaver: Cell 705-446-5204; email: rose@roseincollingwood.com
June 19, 2024
John Haigh Side TrailMeet: Carpool 10 a.m.
Start Time: 10:30 a.m.
Directions: From Collingwood, take 6th Street to Grey Road 19, turn left and then right
again onto Grey Road
19 (heading
toward Castle Glen). Approx. 2.9 km turn left onto 2nd line. Approx. 2 km arrive at destination.
Description: 7.1 km loop trail. Generally considered an easy route; it takes about 2 hours
to complete.
Great for hiking.
It is a well marked beautiful trail with plenty of elevation variation. Sun protection is recommended as
some sections are
exposed to the sun.
Leader: Noella Rusk; Cell 705-816-6635; email: noellarusk@gmail.com
June 26, 2024
Woodford LoopsMeet: Carpool 9:30 a.m.
Start time: 10:30 am. - Woodford Community Centre
Directions: Take hwy. 26 west through Meaford. About halfway to Owen Sound, turn right at
the sign for Woodford
Crescent and proceed to the community centre on your right.
Description: 4 km/ Several geologic and historic spots as well as lots of interesting
flora. It’s a
very pleasant hike but with some challenging spots. We will go slowly and carefully. Maybe a pub
stop following the hike.
Leader: Barb Euler, Cell (416)578-1744; email: bjeulerhike@gmail.com