Logging operations are on hold at the Brentwood Tract (Clearview). The operators have moved out but will be returning Mid-February at the earliest to haul out timber. Until then, the Tract is open, and signs have been removed.



Because of the bad sight lines coming out of this parking lot, where the Tiny and Midland sections of the Ganaraska Hiking Trail meet, the County of Simcoe has closed the parking lot on the east side of Overheadbridge Road opposite Kingfischer Road. A large new parking lot has been built just 500 m further south, but it is not plowed (as yet). We are currently investigating a new route for the very last 200 m of the Midland section, and perhaps a blue side trail to the new parking lot. Meanwhile, park on Kingfischer Road and cross Overheadbridge Road if you want to hike east towards Midland.
Current logging operations are affecting the Ganaraska Hiking Trail going east from Gill Road on the Barrie section. As always, kindly refrain from trespassing, as the area has been posted with No Entry signs.
Logging operations will commence on Wednesday December 11 at the Brentwood Tract of the Simcoe County Forest. The main access route will be coming from Sunnidale – Tosorontio Townline. Though the GHTA is not affected directly, hikers are reminded to respect the No Entry signs.
Note that logging is currently taking place in the Tiffin county forest (in Midhurst), through which the Barrie section of the Ganaraska Hiking Trail runs. Loggers are currently also using the Smith Tract to forward timber out to the landing in the parking lot. They will be moving over to the gated section further East shortly. Hikers are expected to comply with the No Trespassing signs.
Updated: Nov 13, 2024 This section has been reopened.
Temporary Trail Closure – Tiny Rail Trail – North of Conc. 12 E to P5 Bridge
TAKE NOTICE that a portion of the Tiny Rail Trail will be closed between north of Concession 12 East to the P5 bridge for a culvert replacement. The trail will be closed from 7:30am on Monday, September 23, 2024 to 3:30pm on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.