Author: Bob Murrell

Barrie Club Spring Hike Changes

 

This Hike is Missing from the Spring 2016 News:

Sunday, May  22  <Easy>
Hike for 2 – 2 1/2 hrs  behind the Simcoe County Museum.
Meet in parking lot behind the Simcoe County Museum on left side of Hwy 26, after turning left off Bayfield St. at 10.30 am
Contact:  Norah Stebner @ 705-726-3163 or Min Pinkney @ 705-797-1989

This Hike’s Leader is changed:

Sunday, May 15 <EASY/MODERATE>
Hike in the Barrie area at Ardagh Bluffs. Easy pace for approx. 2 1/2 – 3 hours with a number of short steep hills. Leaving from rear parking lot of Canadian Tire on Bayfield Street at 10am and the Holly Community Centre parking lot at 10:30am.
Contact: Bob Murrell @ 705-456-3163

Barrie Club AGM Report

October 18, 2015 Pot Luck Hike
October 18, 2015 Pot Luck Hike

2015 has been another successful year for the Barrie Ganaraska Hiking Trail Club. We have been following a full schedule of 26 Sunday Hikes, 13 Thursday hikes, 4 Cycle Rides and 2 Trips to Niagara Falls this Spring and Fall.

The Pot Luck was well attended from the Midland and Orillia sections. Although, the Barrie Section takes the lead on the Thursday Hikes we have very good representation from the Orillia Section.

Logging continues in the Barrie and Orillia sections and hikers should be aware that some sections of trail may not be cleared.

Springwater Park continues to welcome Ganaraska Hikers despite a confusing sign at our traditional entry point. The matter has been clarified and we will be posting a small Ganaraska Club sign on the same post as the Springwater Park sign at that point.

The Year In Pictures

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Additional Hikes for Pine Ridge Club Schedule – Fall 2015

Please Update Your Schedules

Wednesday September 2nd <MODERATE> 12 km
Country roads and tracks north of Garden Hill. Meet at the Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Rd., Port Hope at 9:30 a.m. to carpool. Bring a lunch and a drink.
Contact: Paul Archambault 905-885-7139

Saturday September 5th <MODERATE> 15 Km
Rural Port Hope. Ganaraska Trail and unmaintained roads between the fourth and sixth lines. Meet at Gilmer’s Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Rd., Port Hope at9:30 a.m. to carpool. Bring a lunch and a drink.
Contact: John LeBlanc 905-885-5214

Sunday September 6th <EASY> 6 km
Port Hope circuit. Meet at the Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Rd., Port Hope at 9:30 a.m. for start of hike. Bring a snack and a drink.
Contact: Mary Brinklow 905-372-6298

Wednesday September 9th <MODERATE> 11 km
Concession roads in Hamilton Township (Morton Rd./Canning Rd. area). Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Rd., Port Hope to carpool. Bring a lunch and a drink.
Contact: John Leblanc 905-885-1420

Saturday September 12th <EASY> 5 km
Hike the Waterfront Trail in Port Hope and a section of downtown Port Hope. Meet at the Town Hall parking lot, Port Hope at 10:00 a.m.. Bring a snack and a drink.
Contact: John Kurowski 905-885-8776

Sunday September 13th <MODERATE> 16 km
Saint Anne’s West Loop. Rural road hike. Meet at the Home Hardware parking lot, Toronto Rd., Port Hope at 9:30 a.m., or at Hwy 45/401 commuter parking lot at 9:45 a.m., to carpool. Bring a lunch and a drink.
Contact: Andy Maxton 905-373-7029

Wednesday September 16th <MODERATE> 8 km
Hike the “Ganny” from Canton to Cairn (Port Hope Town Hall). Meet at Port Hope Town Hall parking lot at 9:30 a.m. to arrange car shuffle. Bring a snack and a drink.
Contact: Tim Hay 905-885-2203