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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
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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
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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
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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/
LOCATION:ON
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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/
LOCATION:ON
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181027T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181027T153000
DTSTAMP:20181020T010612Z
CREATED:20180727T232529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181020T010612Z
UID:5231-1540628400-1540654200@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Third Annual Wildwood Challenge Fundraiser Hike (Rain or Shine)
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: Wildwood kiosk at main entrance 3995 Line 9\, RR#2 St. Marys\, ON (intersection of HWY 7 & Perth County Rd. 9- 43.269440\,-81.06793)\nDeparture Time is 9:00 AM Sharp\nTerrain: Moderate\nPace: moderate to fast\nDuration: 6 hrs\nDistance: 22 km \nDetails: THIRD ANNUAL WILDWOOD CHALLENGE FUNDRAISER HIKE (Rain or Shine)\nThis event is open to all hikers and will allow participants to walk at their own pace.\nThe route follows the Wildwood Lake circuit\, a 22 km woodland trail of great natural appeal. The trail is well maintained and well marked but can be moderately challenging in places.\nHike Entry fee: $25.00.\nPreregistration is required.  Space is limited. \nPayment may be made on-line here  OR by completing the form\, Registration 3rd Annual Wildwood Challenge 2018 and sending it to Avon Trail along with your cheque by October 19\, 2018.\nFunds go towards construction of footpaths and bridges on the Avon Trail.\nEach participant will receive a map and emergency whistle on October 27th.\nTwo refreshment stands with shelter will be set up on route. Upon completion\, each participant will receive an event certificate.\nMeet at Wildwood kiosk at main entrance 3995 Line 9\, RR#2 St. Marys\, ON (intersection of HWY 7 & Perth County Rd. 9- 43.269440\,-81.06793) at 8:20 AM.\nBring water and lunch.\nWear appropriate footwear for trail hiking and dress in layers appropriate for weather.\nAt a medium pace\, this should take 6 hours\, not counting rest stops.\nCelebratory drinks and snacks at Bruce’s house in Stratford\, October 27th at 7 PM.\nOnce registered\, you will receive an email confirming your participation.\nEvent organizers: Bruce and Tracy.\nFurther information/questions: avontrailmail@gmail.com
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/third-annual-wildwood-challenge-fundraiser-hike-rain-or-shine/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Event,Moderate Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180728T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180728T150000
DTSTAMP:20180623T005740Z
CREATED:20180617T021417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180623T005740Z
UID:4741-1532768400-1532790000@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Nith River to Amulree Crossing Gorgeous Wilmot and Easthope Twps.
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: EB Games\nDeparture Time is 9:00 AM Sharp\nTerrain: Moderate\nPace: Medium to Fast\nDuration: 6 hrs (includes travel time)\nDistance:  13.6 km \nDetails:  Meet at EB Games at 9 am to carpool to hike starting point. A car shuttle will be used. Return to Stratford by 3 pm.\nHike goes through quintessential SW Ontario prime farming country\, through mature wood lots\, along creeks and rivers and skirts a variety of typical crops favoured in this area.\nPack a snack and a lunch.\nBring insect repellent &/or bug net.\nWear comfortable supportive footwear for long distance and quick pace walking.\nThere will be 2 breaks. \nRSVP to Hike Leader: berngowa@gmail.com if joining hike.
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/nith-river-to-amulree-crossing-gorgeous-wilmot-and-easthope-twps/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180621T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180621T143000
DTSTAMP:20180320T190814Z
CREATED:20180320T190814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180320T190814Z
UID:3352-1529569800-1529591400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Health Valley Trail\, St. Jacobs Farmers Market Hike
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: EB Games on Ontario St\nDeparture Time is 8:30 AM Sharp\nTerrain: Moderate\nPace:  Slow to Medium\nDuration: 6 hrs\nDistance:  10 km \nDetails:  Departing at 8:30 am from EB Games.  Hike along Conestogo River on Health Valley Trail\, continue by Farmers Market and Outlet Mall and conclude with walk through the middle of a classic working Mennonite mixed farming operation.\nTime at end to shop and/or eat in the attractive St. Jacobs Farmers Market area.\nReturn to Stratford by 2:30 pm.\nBring water\, snack and insect repellent.\nWear comfortable footwear. \nHike Leader: Bernard (berngowa@gmail.com)
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/health-valley-trail-st-jacobs-farmers-market-hike/
LOCATION:Mary  Brown’s Chicken\, 1067 Ontario St.\, Ontario St\, Stratford\, ON
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180522T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180522T170000
DTSTAMP:20180320T194554Z
CREATED:20180320T184447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180320T194554Z
UID:3340-1526976000-1527008400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Cedar Boardwalk Hike & Flora Study on Tuesday (Rain Date: Tuesday\, May 29)
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: William Allman Arena\nDeparture Time is 9:00 AM Sharp\nTerrain: Moderate\nPace: Medium\nDuration: 3 hrs\nDistance:  3.1 km \nDetails:  Depart from William Allman Arena\, 9 am to car pool to Km 51.1 on Road 109. Park on Road 109 north of Line 37. Walk includes the ‘Tunnel of Love’\, cedar bush boardwalk and mature hardwood forest.\nNotes and photo-taking encouraged.\nGuest flora expert Brenda Gallagher of the UTRCA will lead hikers through boardwalk section to study species common to this swampy cedar area\, ie. purple orchid\, marsh marigolds and other varieties.\nPrepare for wet areas and bring insect repellent\, water and snack.\nCoffee time following at Lynn River Store\, 2529 Line 37.\nRAIN DATE: TUESDAY MAY 29 \nHike Leader: Dennis (denrawe@cyg.net) \n 
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/cedar-boardwalk-hike-flora-study-on-tuesday-rain-date-tuesday-may-29/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180505T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180505T123000
DTSTAMP:20180320T183227Z
CREATED:20180320T183227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180320T183227Z
UID:3331-1525510800-1525523400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trillium Walk
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: Parking lot behind Boston Pizza\nDeparture Time is 9:00 AM Sharp\nTerrain: Moderate\nPace: Medium\nDuration: 3.5 hrs\nDistance:  8.7 km \nDetails:  Depart rear Boston Pizza\, Erie Street at 9:00 am to car pool to Line 29 of Perth Oxford Road Km 18.5 of Avon Trail. The trail follows Wildwood Lake through wooded area and exits onto Line 33. Walk a short distance on Line 33\, then enter pasture\, walking through hilly terrain and deciduous forest ending at Perth Oxford Road at Km 27.1 of Avon Trail.\nWear sturdy hiking boots\, carry water and bring snack. \nHike Leader: Jane (jane@rwfoster.ca)
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/trillium-walk/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180407T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180407T150000
DTSTAMP:20180320T193022Z
CREATED:20180320T180653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180320T193022Z
UID:3322-1523091600-1523113200@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:St. Marys Loop Hike
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: Parking lot behind Boston Pizza\nDeparture Time is 9:00 AM Sharp\nTerrain: Easy\nPace: moderate to fast\nDuration: 6 hrs\nDistance: 14 km \nDetails:  Walk the municipally-signed circuit around one of SW Ontario’s most charming towns.  Includes shady lanes\, historic Grand Trunk rail trestle\, quiet residential area\, notable architecture and busy cafes and boutiques.\nMeet behind Boston Pizza at 9:00 am or meet at 9:20 at Milt Dunnell Field “The Flats”\, access off Water St. North across from O’Leary’s Creamery Pub & Grill\, close to Water Street green bridge.\nWear appropriate foot wear.  Bring water and snack.\nLunch after hike in St. Marys at O’Leary’s Creamery Pub & Grill\, Parkview Dr.\, (across from Milt Dunnell Field entrance). Return to Stratford by 3 pm.\nPlease RSVP your intention to join this hike. \nHike Leader: Jane (jane@rwfoster.ca)
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/st-marys-loop-hike/
LOCATION:Rear Parking Lot behind Boston Pizza\, 729 Erie St.\, Stratford\, ON N4Z 1A1
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180211T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180211T170000
DTSTAMP:20180206T231050Z
CREATED:20171114T023530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180206T231050Z
UID:2247-1518363000-1518368400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Snowshoe Hike - Forest Rd. McCarthy Trail
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: Meet at the trail head. Driving from Stratford\, cross over the first railway crossing. The trail head is about 200 m east on Forest Rd. past the railway crossing\, km 45.8 on the Trail Guide. \nDeparture Time is 3:30 pm Sharp.  \nTerrain: Moderate \nPace: Medium – 3 – 4 km per hour \nDetails:  Snowshoe the Forest Rd./McCarthy Trail – about 2KM there and back.  This lovely trail starts in the forest and emerges into a copse running between two fields\, affording some shelter. Snow drifts may be quite deep.\n(No alternate date: this event is dependant on favourable snow conditions. See website for updates). \nContact – Bernard: berngowa@gmail.com
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/snowshoe-hike-forest-rd-mccarthy-trail/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180113T113000
DTSTAMP:20171123T030619Z
CREATED:20171123T030619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171123T030619Z
UID:2202-1515837600-1515843000@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Soups On! Stratford
DESCRIPTION:Please read before participating\nMeet Up Location: Rotary Complex\, 353 McCarthy Road under big sign & bus stop at entrance to parking lot off McCarthy Rd\nDeparture Time is 10:00AM Sharp\nTerrain: Moderate\nPace: Moderate\nDetails: : Meet at 10:00 AM  at Rotary Complex to carpool to the West Gore entrance to TJ Dolan Natural Area. 5 Km loop hike . Travel back to Rotary complex to enjoy soup. Entrance donation to Soup’s On event and purchase book of tickets to sample soups. This is a fundraiser for the Alzheimer Society.\nContact:   RSVP to Jane Foster:jane@rwfoster.ca
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/soups-on-stratford/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
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