2010 Winter Activities Schedule

Activities coordinators

Judy Galloway, chair; Christine Blake, Helga Chapman, Donna Hemeon, Joëlle Martin, John McCullam, Carolyn & Harry Moerschner, Sandy Tulloch, Lois Weller, Norma White.

Special Activities

Sat. Dec. 5 Christmas Dinner

Join us in celebrating the Holiday Season at the MEAFORD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB for drinks at 6:00 p.m. followed by dinner at 7:00 p.m. Cost is $28.00. For further details and to obtain tickets for this event please contact Christine Blake at 705-446-9592 or chrisedb@rogers.com.

Tues., Wed. and Thurs. Jan. 26-28 X-Country Skiing/Snowshoeing at Cedar Grove Two-night stay at the resort near Huntsville. Ski on local trails or at nearby Arrowhead or Algonquin Parks. Rate of $210.00 p.p. includes 2 nights in cottage and 3 meals daily. Book early to ensure your choice of cottage by calling 1-800-461-4269. Register with Christine Blake 705-446-9592.

Caledon End-to-End Hikes

Starting April 20 for 4 Tuesdays. Register with leader: Peter Nicholl 519-323-4850 or at nichopr@gmail.com.

Activities Schedule

Wed. Jan. 6 Snowshoeing/X-Country Skiing Loree Forest

Meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Loree Parking area on Sideroad 21 for a 2-hour outing. Bring lunch. Soup will be served at Helga and Don Chapman’s home, 103 Huron St., Thornbury. Register with leader: Sandy Tulloch 519-599-7919.

Mon. Jan. 11 X-Country Skiing/Snowshoeing at Lora Bay

Meet at 10:00 a.m. at Lora Bay restaurant parking lot for a 2-hour outing. Lunch to follow at a local restaurant. Register with leader: Donna Hemeon 519-538-3707.

Sat. Jan. 16 Snowshoeing/X-Country Skiing Bayview Nature Reserve

Meet at 2:00 p.m. on the St.Vincent/Sydenham townline, west of Meaford, about 5 km north of Hwy 26. Potluck to follow at the home of Linda and Jack Morgan, 107 Lakeshore Rd. S., Meaford, 519-538-1115. Register for the activity and the potluck with leader: Lois Weller 519-538-5086.

Wed. Jan. 20 Snowshoeing Old Baldy Map 26

Meet at 1:00 p.m. at the Old Baldy parking lot for a 2-hour outing. Register with leader: Lois Weller 519-538-5086.head

Fri. Jan. 22 Snowshoeing at Mono Cliffs Map 19

Meet at 10:00 a.m. at parking lot at Mono Cliffs Inn in Mono Centre. Lunch to follow at the Inn. Register with leader: Judy Galloway 519-599-2288.

Sun. Jan. 24 X-Country Skiing Kolapore South

Easy and Moderate

Meet at 1:30 p.m. Register with leader: Joëlle Martin 519-538-5766.

Sat. Jan. 30 Snowshoeing at Three Stages

Meet at 1:30 p.m. at Banks (Map 24, intersection of 15th Sideroad and 4th Line) to convoy to start of outing. Register with leader: John Dick 519-599-5616.

Wed. Feb. 3 X-Country Skiing/Snowshoeing Meaford area

Meet at 10:00 a.m. at the intersection of the 11th Line and Sideroad 22 (St. Vincent township) for a 2-hour outing. Register with: Joëlle Martin 519-538-5766.

Sun. Feb. 7 X-Country Skiing/Snowshoeing at Wasaga Nordic

Meet at 2:00 p.m. at Blueberry Trails, Wasaga Beach Prov. Park. Fee for use of trails. Dinner to follow at local restaurant. Register with leader: Carolyn Moerschner 705-445-0267.

Thurs. Feb. 11 Snowshoeing Nottawasaga Bluffs Map 22

Meet at 10:00 a.m. at the S/E corner of the Metro parking lot in Collingwood, to car pool to km 21.3 at 15/16 Sideroad. NOTE: Parking fee charged. Lunch to follow at Mylar & Loreta’s Restaurant in Singhampton. Register with leader: Carolyn Moerschner 705-445-0267.

Sun. Feb. 14 X-Country Skiing, Glenelg Nordic or Snowshoeing Sligo Map 27

Meet at 2:00 p.m. at the Glenelg parking area (proceed west from Markdale on Grey Rd. 12, turn left onto West Back Line and after a short distance onto Hamilton Lane) for x-country skiing or at intersection of 7th Line and Sideroad 16C for snowshoeing. Potluck to follow at the home of Chris and Mike Kirby, south west of junction of Grey Rd. 30 and 7th Line. Follow Valley Crescent to 123 Country Lane. Wear red. Register for activity and potluck with leader: John McCullam 519-599-5351.

Wed. Feb. 17 Snowshoeing Loree Forest

Meet at 1:00 p.m. at the Loree parking area on Sideroad 21. Register with leader: Sandy Tulloch 519-599-7919.

Sun. Feb. 21 Snowshoe Photography Hike at Eugenia Falls Map 26

Meet at 1:00 p.m. at the Top O' The Rock parking lot in Eugenia on Grey Rd. 13. Register with leader: Doug Galloway 519-599-2288.

Wed. Feb. 24 Snowshoeing Gutzmer Map 26

Meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Top O’The Rock parking lot in Eugenia. Bring lunch. Soup provided at the home of Maureen Miller Banks #194679, Grey Rd. 13. Register for the activity and lunch with leader: Sheila Schwenzer 519-924-3678.

Sat. Feb. 27 X-Country Skiing Kolapore

Moderate to Strenuous Terrain

Meet at 1:30 p.m. at the north Skiers’ Parking lot on Grey Rd. 2 for a 2-hour outing. Register with leader: Steve Griffiths 519-538-2622.

Tues. Mar. 2 X-Country Skiing/Snowshoeing Scenic Caves

Meet at 10:00 a.m. at Scenic Caves parking lot. Fee for use of trails. Bring lunch. Soup provided at the home of Christine Blake (229 Maple St., Collingwood). Register with leader: Mike Osborn 519-538-1866.

Sat. Mar. 6 X-Country Skiing Kolapore South, Snowshoeing Loree

Easy and Moderate

Meet at 2:00 p.m. at either parking area. Potluck to follow at the home of Peggy Voorneveld, 130 Wards Rd. (east of The Peaks, south of Hwy 26) 705-446-2448. Register for activities and potluck with leader: Sandy Tulloch 519-599-7919.

Thurs. Mar. 11 X-Country Skiing Massie Map 29

Meet at 10:00 a.m. at the entrance of Massie Ski Trail, 6th Concession, south of Grey Rd. 18. Fee for use of trails. Register with leader: Joëlle Martin 519-538-5766.

Sat. Mar. 13 X-Country Skiing/Snowshoeing Duntroon Highlands

Meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Duntroon Ski Chalet. Ski the beautiful trails or enjoy the newly created 7 km + of snowshoe trails. Bring lunch or purchase on site. Fee: Ski $12; Snowshoe $8. Register with ski leader: Carolyn Moerschner 705-445-0267. Snowshoers register with: Donna Hemeon 519-538-3707.

Wed. Mar. 17 Snowshoeing Trout Hollow Trail

Meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Meaford Legion parking lot, Berry St. for a 2-hour outing. Bring lunch. Soup will be provided at the Whites’ residence. Register for the activity and lunch with leader: Glenn White 519-538-2178.

Sun. Mar. 21 Snowshoe/Hike at Hogg's Falls Map 26

Meet at 1:30 p.m. at Hogg's Falls Parking Lot, Lower Valley Rd. for a weather related outing. Register with leader: Judy Galloway 519-599-2288.

Thurs. Mar. 25 Snowshoe/Hike Craigleith

Meet at 10:00 a.m. at Craigleith General Store for a 2-hour hike or snowshoe outing dependent on snow conditions, with optional lunch at the General Store. Register with leader: Marie Melnichuk 705-444-0583.

Sun. Mar. 28 Walk at Lora Bay

Meet at 1:00 p.m. at the Lora Bay restaurant parking lot for a 2-hour walk. Register with leader: Donna Hemeon 519-538-3707.

Thurs. Apr. 1 Georgian Trail East

Meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Meaford Harbour Pavilion for a 2-hour walk. Leader: Joëlle Martin 519-538-5766.

Wed. Apr. 7 Urban Walk Thornbury

Meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Beaver Valley Community Centre for a 2-hour walk. Leader: Joëlle Martin 519-538-5766.

Sat. Apr. 10 Blantyre Map 28

Meet at 10:00 a.m. at Blantyre on Grey Road 12 for a 6.4 km hike. Bring lunch. Soup will be provided at the home of the leader. Register with leader: Donna Hemeon 519-538-3707.

Thurs. Apr. 15 Trail Walk to Village at Blue

Meet 10:00 a.m. at the S/E corner of the Metro parking lot, Collingwood for a 2-hour trail walk to the Village where we will have left cars. Lunch at a restaurant optional. Register with leader: Marie Melnichuk 705-444-0583.

Sun. Apr. 18 Loree Map 24

T= Easy S=Leisurely

Meet 2:00 p.m. at the Loree parking area on the 21st Sideroad. Afternoon tea to follow at the McCullam’s home. Register for the activity with leaders: John and Liz McCullam 519-599-5351.

Tues. Apr. 20 Caledon End-to-End #1

Distance and information at a later date. Register with leader: Peter Nicholl 519-323-4850 or nichopr@gmail.com.

Sat. Apr. 24 Mystery Hike

T= Moderate S=Moderate

Meet at 2:00 p.m. Location of hike to be determined by conditions. Potluck to follow at the home of Marilyn and Paul Parkin, 7 Parklane Cres. Meaford. Register for the activity and potluck with leader: John McCullam 519-599-5351.

Tues. Apr. 27 Caledon End-to-End #2

Distance and information at a later date. Register with leader: Peter Nicholl 519-323-4850 or nichopr@gmail.com.

Fri. Apr. 30 River Kwai Loop Map 30

T=Moderate S=Moderate

Meet at 10:00 a.m. at parking area at km 55.0 on St. Vincent-Sydenham Townline for a 13 km loop hike. Bring lunch. Register with leader: John Doyle 705-636-7428.

Rating System

Terrain (T): Easy: mostly flat and good footing
Moderate: Some hills and/or some poor footing
Strenuous: Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing

Speed (S): Leisurely=2 to 3 km/hr, Moderate=3 to 4 km/hr, Fast=5 km/hr or over

Important Please register for activities and potlucks with the leader at least one day before activity.

Trail user's code

• Hike only along marked routes, especially on farmland.
• Do not take shortcuts.
• Do not climb fences - use the stiles.
• Respect the privacy of people living along the Trail.
• Leave the Trail cleaner than you found it.
• Carry out all litter.
• No open fires are allowed on the Trail - use a portable stove.
• Leave flowers and plants for others to enjoy.
• Do not damage live trees or stip off bark.
• Keep dogs on a leash and under control at all times.
• Protect and do not disturb wildlife.
• Leave only your thanks, and take nothing but photographs.

Essential Gear for Day Hikes