President’s Message
It’s been a good year for the Avon Trail due to a lot of people participating in a great team effort. We’ve hiked, maintained trails, built bridges, increased our public exposure, and looked after administration. A hearty thanks to all volunteers who love and enjoy the outdoors in the company of others.
The viability of the Trail is possible because of the generosity of our landowners who host our trail. Our heartfelt thanks!
This year Brenda Tarr and Tom Kimber became co-editors of the Newsletter and took it ‘on-line’. They’ve done a stellar job. When, due to health reasons, Brenda stepped back, Tom stepped up! Read more…
Profiles
Hike Schedule
- Online Hike Schedule
- Winter Hike Schedule Print Version (PDF)
- Permanent Seasonal Reroutes on the Trail
For Your Interest
Photo Stories
- Vansittart Woods / Toyota Trail Hike photo report – by Donna Weitzel
- Family Hike at Camp Bimini photo report – by Donna Weitzel
- South Huron – Morrision Dam photo report – by Donna Weitzel
- Hickson Trail Hike and Summer Corn Roast photo report – by Donna Weitzel
- Nith River to Amulree Hike photo report – by Donna Weitzel
- Grand Bend / Ausable Channel Hike and social photo report – by Donna Weitzel
- Maintland Trail Hike – photo report – by Donna Weitzel
- Shirley Gotts – Farewell Social photo report – by Donna Weitzel
- Stratford Cemetary Walk photo report – by Donna Weitzel
News Stories
- Hike Ontario Summit AGM – story by Carolyn Goward
- The Organic Farm Loop – story by Terry Aitken
- Vitamin N – The Essential Guide to a Nature Rich Life – story by Brenda Tarr
- Hiking the Avon Trail with a Digital Map – story by Tom Kimber
- Avon Trail – Spreading the Word – story by Tom Kimber
- The Wildwood Dam: Holding Back the Water – story by Tom Kimber
- Keepers of the Trail – story by Tom Kimber
- True Grit – The 2018 Wildwood Challenge – story Tom Kimber