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SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Dr\nDeparture Time is 9:00 am Sharp.  \nTerrain: varies from easy to strenuous \nPace: Medium – 3 – 4 km per hour \nDetails: Hike is approximately 1.5 hours\, usually on Avon Trail.  Hike location is determined by the hike leader or group.  Coffee time follows. \n Contact: Terry at 519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-75/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes,Moderate Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200310T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200310T120000
DTSTAMP:20200223T020006Z
CREATED:20200222T015340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200223T020006Z
UID:10255-1583830800-1583841600@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Dr\nDeparture Time is 9:00 am Sharp.  \nTerrain: varies from easy to strenuous \nPace: Medium – 3 – 4 km per hour \nDetails: Hike is approximately 1.5 hours\, usually on Avon Trail.  Hike location is determined by the hike leader or group.  Coffee time follows. \n Contact: Terry at 519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-74/
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes,Moderate Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200303T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200303T120000
DTSTAMP:20200223T020015Z
CREATED:20200121T005904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200223T020015Z
UID:9909-1583226000-1583236800@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble
DESCRIPTION:Time: 9 am – 12 pm. Weather permitting. \nWhere: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Drive. \nDetails: Leave 9:00 am SHARP. Carpool to start point. Approximately 1.5 hours on Avon Trail\, determined by hike leader or group. Varied terrain\, slow-moderate pace. Coffee time follows.   Contact Terry:  519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-68/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200229T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200229T120000
DTSTAMP:20200227T161435Z
CREATED:20200222T005253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200227T161435Z
UID:10207-1582967700-1582977600@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Wildwood Cross Country Ski
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nSATURDAY\, FEBRUARY 29th: Wildwood Cross Country Ski\n9:15 AM to 12:00PM\n Contact: To join the ski\, or for more information\, please contact Hike Leader Meg at megwestley@gmail.com\n Distance: 6 km\nPace: Medium\nTerrain: Moderate\nDuration: Approximately 2-3 hours (15 min. drive each way and 1-2 hr ski)\n \nMeeting and Time: Meet 9:15am Boston Pizza rear parking lot (729 Erie St.\, Stratford\, N4Z 1A1)\, for 9:30am sharp carpool or meet at Wildwood in the parking lot near the conservation area kiosk at 9:50 AM.\n \nRoute Overview:\nWe will begin our adventure on the Dr. R.S. Murray Forest Trails and continue onto the Wildwood Lake Trail to marker 4 and back. The trails have elevation changes and mixed forest/scrub land\, and lake views.\n \nRecommendations: Please bring snacks and water\, layered clothing for the conditions\, and your skis! We will not cancel this event if the snow conditions are poor; we will hike instead.\n \nCHECK https://avontrail.ca/category/news/ prior to hike for possible changes/updates. If conditions are poor for skiing\, we may hike instead.
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/wildwood-cross-country-ski/
LOCATION:Rear Parking Lot behind Boston Pizza\, 729 Erie St.\, Stratford\, ON N4Z 1A1
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200225T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200225T120000
DTSTAMP:20200223T020022Z
CREATED:20200121T005807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200223T020022Z
UID:9907-1582621200-1582632000@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble
DESCRIPTION:Time: 9 am – 12 pm. Weather permitting. \nWhere: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Drive. \nDetails: Leave 9:00 am SHARP. Carpool to start point. Approximately 1.5 hours on Avon Trail\, determined by hike leader or group. Varied terrain\, slow-moderate pace. Coffee time follows.   Contact Terry:  519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-67/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200218T120000
DTSTAMP:20200223T020030Z
CREATED:20200121T005711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200223T020030Z
UID:9904-1582016400-1582027200@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble
DESCRIPTION:Time: 9 am – 12 pm. Weather permitting. \nWhere: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Drive. \nDetails: Leave 9:00 am SHARP. Carpool to start point. Approximately 1.5 hours on Avon Trail\, determined by hike leader or group. Varied terrain\, slow-moderate pace. Coffee time follows.   Contact Terry:  519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-66/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200211T120000
DTSTAMP:20200121T005604Z
CREATED:20200121T005604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200121T005604Z
UID:9902-1581411600-1581422400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble
DESCRIPTION:Time: 9 am – 12 pm. Weather permitting. \nWhere: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Drive. \nDetails: Leave 9:00 am SHARP. Carpool to start point. Approximately 1.5 hours on Avon Trail\, determined by hike leader or group. Varied terrain\, slow-moderate pace. Coffee time follows.   Contact Terry:  519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-ramble-56/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200204T120000
DTSTAMP:20200223T020040Z
CREATED:20200121T005422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200223T020040Z
UID:9900-1580806800-1580817600@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble
DESCRIPTION:Time: 9 am – 12 pm. Weather permitting. \nWhere: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Drive. \nDetails: Leave 9:00 am SHARP. Carpool to start point. Approximately 1.5 hours on Avon Trail\, determined by hike leader or group. Varied terrain\, slow-moderate pace. Coffee time follows.   Contact Terry:  519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-65/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200201T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200201T120000
DTSTAMP:20191017T193044Z
CREATED:20191017T193044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191017T193044Z
UID:8979-1580546700-1580558400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Wildwood Snowshoe or Hike
DESCRIPTION:Time: 8:45 am to Noon \n Distance: 6 km \nPace: Medium \nTerrain: Moderate \nDuration: Approximately 2.5 hours (20 min. drive each way and 2 hr snow shoe/hike) \n Meeting: Boston Pizza rear parking lot (729 Erie St.\, Stratford\, N4Z 1A1) \nTime: Organize at 8:45 am. Carpool at 9 am or meet at Wildwood in the parking lot near the conservation area kiosk at 9:20 am. \nHike Route Overview: We will begin our adventure on the Dr. R.S. Murray Forest Trails and continue onto the Wildwood Lake Trail to marker 4 and back. The trails have elevation changes and mixed forest/scrub land making them interesting for winter adventures. We may have a nice view of the lake too. \nRecommendations: Please bring snacks and water\, if you need them. Be prepared with layered clothing for the conditions\, as well as your own snowshoes. We will not cancel this event if the snow conditions are poor; we will hike instead. \nContact: To join the snow shoe/hike or for more information\, please contact Hike Leader Renee at reneelehnen@hotmail.com or text/call 905-616-0454.
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/wildwood-snowshoe-or-hike/
LOCATION:Boston Pizza\, 771 Erie St.\, Stratford\, Ontario (ON)\, N4Z 1A1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
ORGANIZER;CN="Renee Lehnen":MAILTO:reneelehnen@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200128T120000
DTSTAMP:20200223T020050Z
CREATED:20200121T005326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200223T020050Z
UID:9898-1580202000-1580212800@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble
DESCRIPTION:Time: 9 am – 12 pm. Weather permitting. \nWhere: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Drive. \nDetails: Leave 9:00 am SHARP. Carpool to start point. Approximately 1.5 hours on Avon Trail\, determined by hike leader or group. Varied terrain\, slow-moderate pace. Coffee time follows.   Contact Terry:  519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-64/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200121T120000
DTSTAMP:20200121T005203Z
CREATED:20200121T005203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200121T005203Z
UID:9896-1579597200-1579608000@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Rambles
DESCRIPTION:Time: 9 am – 12 pm. Weather permitting. \nWhere: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Drive. \nDetails: Leave 9:00 am SHARP. Carpool to start point. Approximately 1.5 hours on Avon Trail\, determined by hike leader or group. Varied terrain\, slow-moderate pace. Coffee time follows.   Contact Terry:  519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-63/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200107T120000
DTSTAMP:20200223T020059Z
CREATED:20191017T203549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200223T020059Z
UID:9004-1578387600-1578398400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble
DESCRIPTION:Time: 9 am – 12 pm. Weather permitting. \nWhere: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Drive. \nDetails: Leave 9:00 am SHARP. Carpool to start point. Approximately 1.5 hours on Avon Trail\, determined by hike leader or group. Varied terrain\, slow-moderate pace. Coffee time follows.   Contact Terry:  519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-57/
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191231T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191231T120000
DTSTAMP:20200223T020114Z
CREATED:20191017T204042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200223T020114Z
UID:9014-1577782800-1577793600@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble
DESCRIPTION:Time: 9 am – 12 pm. Weather permitting. \nWhere: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Drive. \nDetails: Leave 9:00 am SHARP. Carpool to start point. Approximately 1.5 hours on Avon Trail\, determined by hike leader or group. Varied terrain\, slow-moderate pace. Coffee time follows.   Contact Terry:  519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-62/
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191224T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191224T120000
DTSTAMP:20200223T020121Z
CREATED:20191017T203948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200223T020121Z
UID:9012-1577178000-1577188800@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble
DESCRIPTION:Time: 9 am – 12 pm. Weather permitting. \nWhere: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Drive. \nDetails: Leave 9:00 am SHARP. Carpool to start point. Approximately 1.5 hours on Avon Trail\, determined by hike leader or group. Varied terrain\, slow-moderate pace. Coffee time follows.   Contact Terry:  519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-61/
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191217T120000
DTSTAMP:20200223T020128Z
CREATED:20191017T203653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200223T020128Z
UID:9006-1576573200-1576584000@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble
DESCRIPTION:Time: 9 am – 12 pm. Weather permitting. \nWhere: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Drive. \nDetails: Leave 9:00 am SHARP. Carpool to start point. Approximately 1.5 hours on Avon Trail\, determined by hike leader or group. Varied terrain\, slow-moderate pace. Coffee time follows.   Contact Terry:  519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-58/
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191210T120000
DTSTAMP:20191017T203851Z
CREATED:20191017T203851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191017T203851Z
UID:9010-1575968400-1575979200@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Rambles
DESCRIPTION:Time: 9 am – 12 pm. Weather permitting. \nWhere: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Drive. \nDetails: Leave 9:00 am SHARP. Carpool to start point. Approximately 1.5 hours on Avon Trail\, determined by hike leader or group. Varied terrain\, slow-moderate pace. Coffee time follows.   Contact Terry:  519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-60/
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191207T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191207T150000
DTSTAMP:20191129T143556Z
CREATED:20191015T120552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191129T143556Z
UID:8939-1575708300-1575730800@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Best of Bayfield River
DESCRIPTION:When: Saturday December 7\, 2019 \nWhat: Best Of Bayfield River\, 3 Trails – Bannockburn\, Mavis-Taylor\, and Sawmill \nWhen: 8:45 am – 3:00 pm \n Distance: Approximately 8 km  \nPace: Medium \nTerrain: Moderate to Challenging \nDuration: Approximately 6 hours (1 hour drive each way\, 1 hour for snack/lunch between hike 2 and 3 about 3 hours of hiking) \n Meeting Location: NW corner Giant Tiger parking lot (477 Huron St\, Stratford\, N5A 5T8) \nTime: 8:45 am arrival & organization. 9 am sharp departure to carpool to starting point. All trails are loops with parking at trail heads. Return to Stratford around 3 pm. \nHike Route Overview: \nHike 1: Bannockburn is a rugged hike over stunning countryside including meadow\, marsh\, scrub land\, cedar forest\, and deciduous forest. Then short carpool to \nHike 2: Mavis-Taylor\, between Varna and Bayfield. Mixed terrain including pine forest with a gorgeous view of the Bayfield River Valley. \nLunch in Bayfield at the Docks. \nHike 3: Sawmill Trail\, a riverside trail on the northside of River Road\, Bayfield featuring heartbreak hill\, named for a spurned\, Victorian era sweetheart. \nRecommendations: Likely to be muddy or icy and slippery. Please bring water and snacks if you need them and dress in sturdy\, waterproof boots and layered clothing. Also bring money for lunch at The Docks. \n Contact: To join the hike or for more information\, please contact Hike Leader Renee Lehnen 905-616-0454 (call or text) or reneelehnen@hotmail.com \n  \n*** \n 
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/best-of-bayfield-river/
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191203T120000
DTSTAMP:20200223T020137Z
CREATED:20191017T203759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200223T020137Z
UID:9008-1575363600-1575374400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble
DESCRIPTION:Time: 9 am – 12 pm. Weather permitting. \nWhere: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Drive. \nDetails: Leave 9:00 am SHARP. Carpool to start point. Approximately 1.5 hours on Avon Trail\, determined by hike leader or group. Varied terrain\, slow-moderate pace. Coffee time follows.   Contact Terry:  519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-59/
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191126T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191126T120000
DTSTAMP:20191017T203457Z
CREATED:20191017T203457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191017T203457Z
UID:9002-1574758800-1574769600@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Rambles
DESCRIPTION:Time: 9 am – 12 pm. Weather permitting. \nWhere: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Drive. \nDetails: Leave 9:00 am SHARP. Carpool to start point. Approximately 1.5 hours on Avon Trail\, determined by hike leader or group. Varied terrain\, slow-moderate pace. Coffee time follows.   Contact Terry:  519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-56/
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191119T120000
DTSTAMP:20191017T202114Z
CREATED:20191017T202114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191017T202114Z
UID:8999-1574154000-1574164800@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Rambles
DESCRIPTION:Time: 9 am – 12 pm. Weather permitting. \nWhere: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Drive. \nDetails: Leave 9:00 am SHARP. Carpool to start point. Approximately 1.5 hours on Avon Trail\, determined by hike leader or group. Varied terrain\, slow-moderate pace. Coffee time follows.   Contact Terry:  519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-55/
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191105T120000
DTSTAMP:20191017T201702Z
CREATED:20191017T201702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191017T201702Z
UID:8994-1572944400-1572955200@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Rambles
DESCRIPTION:Time: 9 am – 12 pm Weather permitting. \nWhere: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Drive. \nDetails: Leave 9:00 am SHARP. Carpool to start point. Approximately 1.5 hours on Avon Trail\, determined by hike leader or group. Varied terrain\, slow-moderate pace. Coffee time follows.   Contact Terry:  519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-53/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191103T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191103T153000
DTSTAMP:20191015T000557Z
CREATED:20191015T000557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191015T000557Z
UID:8917-1572770700-1572795000@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Loop de Loop (rain or shine)
DESCRIPTION:Time: 8:45 a.m. arrival & organization. 9:00 a.m. sharp departure to carpool to starting point. Return to Stratford by 3:30 p.m. \nDistance: 12 km. \nPace: Medium \nTerrain: Moderate \nDuration: 6.5 hours \n(1.5 hrs. travel\, 4.5 hours hiking\, ½ hour lunch break) \nMeeting: EB Games\, Festival Mall (1067 Ontario St.\, Stratford\, N5A 6W6) \nTime: 8:45 a.m. arrival & organization. 9 a.m. sharp departure to carpool to starting point. Return to Stratford by 3:30 pm. \nHike Route Overview: We will hike three loops towards the eastern end of the Avon Trail: the Organic Loop 3.4 km; the Drumlin Loop 2.0 km and the Nith River Loop 6.0 km. \nRecommendations: Pack a snack\, lunch and water. Sun protection advisable. Wear supportive comfortable footwear and dress for the weather. RAIN OR SHINE. \nContact: To join the hike or for more information\, please contact Hike Leader Bruce brucedgraham@gmail.com
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/loop-de-loop-rain-or-shine/
LOCATION:Mary  Brown’s Chicken\, 1067 Ontario St.\, Ontario St\, Stratford\, ON
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Graham":MAILTO:brucedgraham@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191017T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191017T170000
DTSTAMP:20191017T192056Z
CREATED:20191017T192056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191017T192056Z
UID:8977-1571299200-1571331600@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Cross Country Ski at Musselman/Schneider’s Woods
DESCRIPTION:Time: 9:00 am 1:00 pm \n Distance: 5-6 km \nPace: Medium \nTerrain: Moderate-Challenging.  \nDuration: 3-4 hours (1.5 travel; 2 skiing) \n Meeting: EB Games\, Festival Mall (1067 Ontario St.\, Stratford\, N5A 6W6 ) \nTime: 8:45 am arrival & organization. 9 am sharp departure to car pool to starting point. \nOR meet at 9:45 am at trail head km 86.9 on Carmel-Koch Rd. Return to Stratford by 1 pm. \nHike Route Overview: This venue boasts superb cross-country ski trails with lots of hills\, open spaces and woodland trails. Not suitable for beginner skiers. Participants must have own skis. Note: trails are reserved for skiers only; no snowshoes! Optional: lunch together in St. Agatha following a brisk ski. \nRecommendations: Pack a snack\, lunch and water. Dress for weather. \n Contact: To join the hike or for more information\, please contact Hike Leader Meg megwestley@gmail.com
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/cross-country-ski-at-musselman-schneiders-woods/
LOCATION:Mary  Brown’s Chicken\, 1067 Ontario St.\, Ontario St\, Stratford\, ON
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
ORGANIZER;CN="Meg Westley":MAILTO:megwestley@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190608T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190608T140000
DTSTAMP:20190319T012320Z
CREATED:20190319T010222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190319T012320Z
UID:7204-1559983500-1560002400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Woolwich Reservoir Loop Hike and Lunch
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY JUNE 8: WOOLWICH RESERVOIR LOOP HIKE & Lunch at Bonnie Lou’s Café\nPlease Read before participating. \nMeetup Location: EB Games (see Details)\nTime:  8:45 am\nDistance: 7.2km loop.\nPace: Medium.\nTerrain: Moderate (some hills\, may be slippery).\nDuration: 5 hrs (hike 2.5 hrs\, travel & lunch 2.5) Return to Stratford by 2:00PM. \nDetails:  Meet at EB Games at 8:45AM to car pool 45 mins. to trail head at Floradale\, departing at 9:00AM sharp. Or meet in Floradale\nat 9:45AM in parking lot behind Floral Fusions (238 Floradale Road/Rd. 19\, GPS: 43.633983 – 80.580597). Also known as the Elmira Lions Club Trail\, the trail was established in 1980 by the Elmira Lions Club\, the GRCA\, the village of Floradale and local landowners. Well maintained\, this lovely trail goes around the Woolwich Reservoir\, through mature wooded areas\, with glimpses of the lake\, and passes over the Woolwich Reservoir Dam\, with nice views of the lake and Canagagigue Creek\, a tributary of the Grand River. Bring water and money for lunch. Dress appropriately for weather. \nFor further information or to join the hike please contact Hike Leader: Bernard berngowa@gmail.com \n  \n 
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/woolwich-reservoir-loop-hike-and-lunch/
LOCATION:Mary  Brown’s Chicken\, 1067 Ontario St.\, Ontario St\, Stratford\, ON
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190502T170000
DTSTAMP:20190319T012734Z
CREATED:20190319T003359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190319T012734Z
UID:7187-1556787600-1556816400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Woolwich-Waterloo & Avon Trail Loop
DESCRIPTION:THURSDAY MAY 2: WOOLWICH-WATERLOO & AVON TRAIL LOOP\nPlease Read before participating. \nMeetup Location & time:  see Details\nDistance: 9km.\nPace: slow-medium.\nTerrain: Moderate.\nDuration: 4-5 hours (approx. 1.5hrs travel\, 3 hrs hike) \nHike leader Jamie Hember (519-745-1375) will meet group to depart at 10:00 a.m. at the parking lot (43.508366\, -80.557796) outside the Country Bulk store on Apple Grove Road (near the St. Jacobs Farmers Market on Weber Street North).\nThose wanting to carpool from Stratford\, RSVP by Wednesday May 1 to Bernard (berngowa@gmail.com) for departure details. \nDetails:  This hike travels through the middle of a classic working Mennonite farm\, beside crop land\, crosses Martin Creek on a newly installed 20 ft. bridge\, through a mature sugar maple woodlot\, and along sections of the Trans Canada Trail. Hikers may wish to linger following the hike in the historic St. Jacobs Market for food and shopping.
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/woolwich-waterloo-avon-trail-loop/
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190427T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190427T150000
DTSTAMP:20190319T012829Z
CREATED:20190319T002525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190319T012829Z
UID:7183-1556354700-1556377200@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Chesney Woods/Wilderness Area - East of Innerkip
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY APRIL 27: CHESNEY WOODS/ WILDERNESS AREA (just east of Innerkip)\nPlease Read before participating. \nMeetup Place:  EB Games\nTime:  8:45 am\nDistance: 4.5 km\, loop hike.\n Pace: easy-moderate.\nTerrain: moderate (grassy lane\, hardwoods\, pine and cedar\, wetland and field. Gentle rolling trail with one slightly steeper hill).\nDuration: 3.5-5 hrs.(hike 2 hrs\, travel 1.5 hrs\, possible lunch) \nDetails: Meet at EB Games at 8:45AM for departure at 9AM sharp to carpool (approx 45 min) to trail head. If gate is open\, drive in lane to parking area. If gate is not open\, park in small lot\, just off Co Rd. Family friendly. Dress in layers for the weather. Bring water and snacks. Could picnic there at end of hike or dine out in Innerkip.  Hike leader\, Bonnie\, will meet group in parking area…on Co Rd 29 (north side with sign) just west of Co Rd 22. \nFor further information or to join the hike at trail head\, please contact Hike Leader: Bonnie – bccohoe@gmail.com \nIf meeting at EB Games contact Bernard: berngowa@gmail.com for car pooling arrangements.
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/chesney-woods-wilderness-area-east-of-innerkip/
LOCATION:Mary  Brown’s Chicken\, 1067 Ontario St.\, Ontario St\, Stratford\, ON
CATEGORIES:Family Hikes,Moderate Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190413T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190413T130000
DTSTAMP:20190319T011835Z
CREATED:20190319T001818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190319T011835Z
UID:7181-1555145100-1555160400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Avon Trail Amulree to Nith River
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY APRIL 13: AVON TRAIL AMULREE TO NITH RIVER – \nPlease Read before participating. \nMeeting Place: EB Games\nTime: 8:45 am\nDistance: 13.6 km.\n Pace: Medium.\nTerrain: Moderate.\nDuration: 4.5 to 5 hrs (15 minutes travel each way\, 3.5 hrs hiking\, break). \nDetails: Meet at EB Games 8:45 AM\, leave 9:00 AM SHARP to car pool to starting point. Car shuttle will be used. Return to Stratford by 1 PM. This trail follows the Avon Trail from km 60.7 on Road 107 north of Amulree to km 74.3 on Berlett’s Road (Map 4\, Avon Trail Guide). The trail features hardwood and pine forest\, cropped fields\, pastures and streams. The route is mostly flat\, but with a few hills. There is a steep descent where the trail approaches the Nith River. The ground may be wet and muddy\, so good water-resistant boots are recommended. Bring water and a snack. \nFor further information or to join the hike\, please contact Hike Leader: Edmund Thomas – blue9griffin@gmail.com
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/avon-trail-amulree-to-nith-river/
LOCATION:Mary  Brown’s Chicken\, 1067 Ontario St.\, Ontario St\, Stratford\, ON
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190330T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190330T140000
DTSTAMP:20181203T153319Z
CREATED:20181203T153319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181203T153319Z
UID:6740-1553936400-1553954400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Best of Bayfield River\, 3  Trails - Bannockburn\, Mavis-Taylor and Sawmill (depending on conditions)
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location:  Northwest Corner of Giant Tiger Parking Lot\nDeparture Time: 9:00 am Sharp\nTerrain: Moderate-Challenging\nPace: Medium\nDuration: 5 hrs (2 travel\, 3 hiking)\nDistance:  4 – 6 km \nDetails:    MEET AT 09:00 AT GIANT TIGER parking lot to carpool (approx. 45 mins) to Bannockburn Conservation Area east of Varna. All three trails are loops with parking at trail heads. \nHike 1: Bannockburn is a rugged hike over stunning countryside including meadow\, marsh\, scrubland\, cedar forest\, and deciduous forest. Then short carpool to Hike 2: Mavis-Taylor\, between Varna and Bayfield. Mixed terrain including pine forest with a gorgeous view of the Bayfield River Valley. Then short carpool to Hike 3: (dependent on conditions) Sawmill\, north side of the river\, east of Bayfield. Historical\, forested trail descending into the valley. Includes the site of a ford used by First Nations people and early settlers and “Heart Break Hill\,” named in honour of a jilted early resident. These trails are beautiful and feature plaques with info on ecological and historical features. Optional lunch in Bayfield. P \nlease bring water and snacks and dress in sturdy boots and layered clothing. Back in Stratford around 2 pm. \nHike Leaders: Contact: Renee Lehnen\, 905-616-0454\, reneelehnen@hotmail.com .
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/best-of-bayfield-river-3-trails-bannockburn-mavis-taylor-and-sawmill-depending-on-conditions/
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190216T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190216T120000
DTSTAMP:20181117T213735Z
CREATED:20181117T213735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181117T213735Z
UID:6688-1550307600-1550318400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Wildwood Cross Country Ski/Snowshoe Hike
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location:  Parking Lot behind Boston Pizza on Erie St.\nDeparture Time: 9:00 am Sharp\nTerrain: Moderate-Challenging\nPace: Medium\nDuration: 3 hrs\nDistance:  4.5 km \nDetails:    MEET 9:00AM AT BOSTON PIZZA parking lot on Erie Street to carpool or 9:20 at the Wildwood parking lot near kiosk. Meg will lead the skiers and Renee will lead the snowshoers. We will not cancel this event if the snow conditions are poor; we will hike instead! We will begin our adventure on the Dr. R. S. Murray Forest Trails and continue onto the Wildwood Lake Trail\, an out and back\, to marker 4.  The trails have elevation changes and mixed forest/scrub land making them interesting for winter adventures. We may have a nice view of the lake too. \nPlease bring snacks\, water\, layered clothing for the conditions\, and your own skis or snowshoes. We’ll be back to Stratford by noon. \nHike Leaders: Contact: Meg at megwestley@gmail.com or Renee at reneelehnen@hotmail.com\, cell 905-616-0454
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/wildwood-cross-country-ski-snowshoe-hike/
LOCATION:Rear Parking Lot behind Boston Pizza\, 729 Erie St.\, Stratford\, ON N4Z 1A1
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181110T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181110T133000
DTSTAMP:20181107T005149Z
CREATED:20181107T005149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181107T005149Z
UID:6474-1541839500-1541856600@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Musselman Woods Extension
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: William Allman Arena\, North Parking Lot\nDeparture Time is 9:00 AM Sharp\nTerrain: Challenging\nPace: Moderate\nDuration: 4.5 hrs (1.5 hours of travel time and 3 hours of hiking)\nDistance: 10 km loop \nDetails:  MEET 8:45 AM at ALLMAN ARENA to car pool to starting point\, leaving 9:00 AM sharp.\nIncludes part of Schneider’s Bush plus trail south of Carmel Koch. Return by 1:30pm.\nDress appropriate for the weather. \nBring packed lunch.  \nHike Leader: Contact Bruce G: brucedgraham@gmail.com
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/musselman-woods-extension/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
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