MONDAY APRIL 29: ‘ADOPT A ROAD’ SPRING CLEAN-UP – Meet at EB Games at 5:45 pm. Come out and help do our part in cleaning up along Hwy 7/8 entrance to Stratford. Allow for a two-hour commitment, followed by an optional refreshment break following. Project leader, Brian, will organize us into teams to accomplish our (more...)
Please Read before participating. Meet Up Location: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Dr Departure Time is 9:00 am Sharp. Terrain: varies from easy to strenuous Pace: Medium - 3 - 4 km per hour Details: Hike is approximately 1.5 hours, usually on Avon Trail. Hike location is determined by the hike leader (more...)
THURSDAY MAY 2: WOOLWICH-WATERLOO & AVON TRAIL LOOP Please Read before participating. Meetup Location & time: see Details Distance: 9km. Pace: slow-medium. Terrain: Moderate. Duration: 4-5 hours (approx. 1.5hrs travel, 3 hrs hike) Hike 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 (more...)
SATURDAY MAY 4 & SUNDAY MAY 5: GO TO BLAZES All trail monitors and all work volunteers who can assist help to get our trail in good shape for the season. Trail monitors : walk your section trimming back overgrowth, clear winter debris and refresh blazes with white paint where need be. Trail monitors are (more...)
Please Read before participating. Meet Up Location: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Dr Departure Time is 9:00 am Sharp. Terrain: varies from easy to strenuous Pace: Medium - 3 - 4 km per hour Details: Hike is approximately 1.5 hours, usually on Avon Trail. Hike location is determined by the hike leader (more...)
SATURDAY MAY 11: LOBB TRAIL Please Read before participating. Meetup Location: Giant Tiger Parking Lot - NW corner Time: 8:45 am Distance: 7 km loop. Pace: Medium. Terrain: Challenging (rolling hills and one steep section). Duration: 4-5 hrs (1.5 hrs travel, 2.5 hrs hike, possible lunch) Details: Meet 8:45 AM at Giant Tiger parking lot for (more...)
In The Loop Family Expo Saturday May 11 10-3 pm Stratford Rotary Complex In The Loop Family Resource Expo.. The Loop AvonTrail will be present...come discover how to Take a Hike with the whole family... Check Fb page for details
Please Read before participating. Meet Up Location: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Dr Departure Time is 9:00 am Sharp. Terrain: varies from easy to strenuous Pace: Medium - 3 - 4 km per hour Details: Hike is approximately 1.5 hours, usually on Avon Trail. Hike location is determined by the hike leader (more...)
*Tuesday May 14 SFN presentation The Bruce Trail - An End to End Adventure. Willy Waterton will explore the beauty of this natural feature extending from Tobermory to Niagara Falls. Salvation Army, 7:30PM. * Events of potential interest, not organized by Avon Trail
SATURDAY MAY 18: SCHNEIDER’S WOODS SOUTH AND NEW ORGANIC LOOP Please Read before participating. Meetup Location: Allman Arena Time: 8:45 am Distance: 8.5 km. Pace: Moderate. Terrain: Challenging (hills). Duration: 4.5 hours (1.5 hrs travel, 3 hrs walking). Details: Meet 8:45 AM at Allman Arena to car pool to starting point, leaving 9:00 AM sharp. Car (more...)
