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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181027T082000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Event,Moderate Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180728T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180728T150000
DTSTAMP:20180623T005740Z
CREATED:20180617T021417Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180621T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180621T143000
DTSTAMP:20180320T190814Z
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180505T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180505T123000
DTSTAMP:20180320T183227Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180407T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180407T150000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180211T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180211T170000
DTSTAMP:20180206T231050Z
CREATED:20171114T023530Z
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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/
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/
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
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