Activities

September 18, 2024

Trout Hollow West

Meet:at Beautiful Joe Park
Starting Time: 10:30 a.m.
Carpool:10 a.m.
Directions: Take Hwy 26 west to Meaford. Turn left on Edwin Street (small sign to Beautiful Joe Park on your right) and proceed to the parking lot on your right. Washrooms available.
Description: 6 km (can be shortened or lengthened) in and out. We’ll walk on part of the Trout Hollow Trail on the west side of the Bighead River. Beautiful views and several interesting historic sites. Some ups and downs and one set of stairs. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in the park after the hike and plan to spend time before or after the hike to explore this curious park
Leader: Barbara Euler cell (416) 578-1744, email: bjeulerhike@gmail.com

September 25, 2024

Kolapore Uplands

Meet: at Kolapore parking lot
Starting Time: 10:30 a.m.
Carpool: 10 a.m.
Directions: Follow 6th St west to Osler Bluff Rd (Grey Rd 19), turn left and then right when 19 goes up the hill. Follow to Grey Rd 2 and turn left. Proceed app 1.5 km to parking lot on the left.
Description: app 6 km. A loop hike with one long uphill, otherwise level, some rocks. An interesting walk through woodlands. Lunch on the trail.
Leader: Robert Brand 705-444-2692, no e-mail (text only)

October 2, 2024

Ganaraska Trail Wasaga Beach

Meet: at Trailhead
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 whichbecomes River Road West. Continue to Oxbow Park Drive and turn right. Continue to Cameron Drive and turn left andleft 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 vistasalong 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

October 9, 2024

Wasaga Turquoise Trails

Meet: at Trailhead
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 Westto Veteran’s Way, turn right and continue 1.4 km to Fernbrooke, and park on road.
Description: 4.8 km loop, approximately 2 hours. Good for all skill levels.
Leader: Noella Rusk cell 705-816-6635 email: noellarusk@gmail.com

October 16, 2024

Old Baldy

Meet: at roadside parking
Start Time: 10:30 a.m.
Carpool: 10 a.m.
Directions: Follow Mountain Road (extension of Sixth Street) to the Blue Mountains roundabout. Take the Scenic Caves exit and follow it as it becomes Grey Road 119. Pass Ravenna and continue to Euphrasia Townline. Turn left towards Duncan. At Duncan, turn right on Sideroad 10D and follow it as it changes to 3rd Line. Turn right on Sideroad 7B and follow to curve in the road where there is roadside parking.
Description: A leisurely hike to enjoy fantastic views of the fall colours at their peak. Bring your cameras. Distance flexible (6-8km). Bring a lunch as we will stop at a scenic spot on the trail.
Leader: Barbara Euler cell (416) 578-1744, email: bjeulerhike@gmail.com

October 23, 2024

Upper Pretty River

Meet: at trailhead
Start time: 10:30 a.m.
Carpool: 10:15 a.m.
Directions: Follow 6th St west to Osler Bluff Rd (Grey Rd 19), turn left and then right when 19 goes up the hill. Follow to 2nd Line and turn left. Follow to end of road at 6TH Side Road.
Description: app 4.5 km. A loop hike through forested area with gentle ups and downs. Nice views.
Leader: Robert Brand 705-444-2692, no e-mail (text only)

October 30, 2024

Webwood Falls

Meet: at BTC parking lot
Start time: 10:30 am
Carpool: 10 a.m.
Directions: From Hwy 26 west, turn right on Grey Rd 40 and follow it past Old Mail Road. The parking is on your left.
Description: An easy trek through wetlands, forest and open vistas to the falls and back. Suggested sandwich/pie stop in Heathcote after.
Leader: Barb Euler Cell (416) 578-1744, Email: bjeulerhike@gmail.com

November 6, 2024

Swiss Meadows

Meet: at Trailhead
Starting Time: 10:30 a.m.
Carpool: 10:15 a.m.
Directions: From Collingwood, take Mountain Rd to Scenic Caves Rd, then uphill past Scenic Caves and top of blue Mountain ski area. Turn right on Swiss Meadows Blvd. Proceed to end and turn right on Maple Lane and park at end of road. Do not block driveways.
Description: An easy in and out hike along the top of the “mountain”. Nice views.
Leader: Barbara Euler cell (416) 578-1744, email: bjeulerhike@gmail.com

November 13, 2024

Metcalfe Rock

Meet: at parking lot
Starting Time: 10:30 a.m.
Carpool: 10:00 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
Description:4-6 km (can be lengthened or shortened). A climb to top of the Rock and then loops through forested areas on cross- country ski trails.
Leader: Robert Brand: Cell 705-994-3384, no email

November 20, 2024

John Haigh Side Trail

Meet: 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

November 27, 2024

11th Line trails

Meet: at trailhead
Start time: 10:30 a.m.
Carpool: 10:15 a.m.
Directions: From Collingwood, drive west on Mountain Road to 11th Line. Turn right and follow to parking at the end of the road.
Description: A variety of looping flat trails with one hill. Variable length.
Leader:Robert Brand 705-444-2692, no e-mail (text only)