EHTC HOME PAGE

EHTC HOME | TRAIL RE_ROUTES | EHTC MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION | SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES | SEE THE LATEST PICTURES | EHTC INFORMATION | MAPS OF TRAILS IN ELGIN COUNTY | NEWS, REPORTS AND FOR SALE | SOUTHDEL BOURNE to PAYNES MILLS, a PICTORIAL VIEW | PAYNES MILLS to TRESTLE BRIDGE, a PICTORIAL VIEW | TRESTLE BRIDGE to MELLOR ROAD, a PICTORIAL VIEW | MELLOR ROAD to PORT STANLEY, a PICTORIAL VIEW

SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES

The text below the listed activities is very important information, please read it completely.

ACTIVITIES for MARCH, APRIL and MAY:

 
 
 
Sunday, March 14 - Leisurely 8 K hike in Komoka Park. Water and boots recommended.
Leader : John Balderston 1-519-666-0619
Meet at 9:00 a.m. on Oxford Street W. entrance.
 
Sunday, March 21 - Annual 21 Km hike around Fanshawe Lake. Experienced hikers only. Bring lunch or purchase pancakes during stop in the sugar bush Meet at 9:00 a.m. at Fanshawe CA behind administration building, entrance fee to park. Leader Nell Rombouts 519-439-6561
 
Saturday, March 27 - Pancake hike at Springwater. Meet at 10:00 a.m. at the parking lot on John Wise Line at the Jaffa Outdoor Educational centre. Leisurely 6 km. Bring snack or money to buy pancakes. Leader Brian Wilsdon 519-633-3064.
 
Thursday April 22 - ANNUAL MEETING - See details on cover and story inside.
 
Saturday May 1 - Leisurely nature walk at the Archie Coulter Conservation Area on Brouwers Line.
Meet at 1:00 p.m. Leader Ron Casier 519-631-5279
 
Saturday , May 8. Fundraising event at the Princess Ave Playhouse in St. Thomas. John Mitchell Anderson to perform love songs from the 1940's to present. Tickets $15. For info contact Brian Wilsdon 519-633-3064.
 
Sunday, May 9. Spring flower stroll on the Elgin Hiking Trail. Very leisurely, about 2 km in total. Meet at 1:00 p.m. on John Wise Line just east of Kettle Creek. Leader Dave Nopper 519-637-7671.
 
Sunday , May 23. Hike 6 km around Dalewood Lake. Meet at the dam at 1:00 p.m. Leader Dave Nopper, 637-7671.
 
Monday, May 24 .Join Brian Wilsdon on one of his favourite scenic hikes. Fergus, Elora Gorge area.
Only 10 Kilometres. Please call 519-633-3064 for time and meeting place. Car pooling will be available.

TRAIL USERS CODE

The continued existence of the trail depends on the goodwill of the public-spirited landowners who gave permission to the Elgin Hiking Trail Club for their members and guests to WALK on their properties.  This permission may be withdrawn at any time.  PLEASE respect the privacy and the rights of the landowners.  It is of the utmost importance that the Trail Users Code be followed.

 

1-Hike only along marked routes

2-Do not climb fences, use stiles

3-Respect the privacy of people living along the trail

4-Leave the trail cleaner than you found it, carry out all litter

5-No camping or fires allowed

6-Leave flowers and plants for others to enjoy

7-Do not damage live trees or strip their bark

8-Keep dogs on leash, especially near farm animals and in parks

9-Protect and do not disturb wildlife and or farm animals

10-No motorized vehicles on the trail

11-No bicycles allowed on private lands

12-Do not hike on or along railroad tracks

13-Leave only your thanks, take nothing but photographs

 

 

 

SOME GOOD ADVICE!

Always recommended:  Bring plenty of fluids, snacks and or lunches according to the length of the hike, comfortable hiking boots and walking stick(s).

Contact the hike leader before the hike if you need more information.  Use an adequate protective sunscreen on sunny days and bring a mosquito repellent with DEET during the mosquito seasons.  Wear a hat to protect your face and head.  Carry your valid hiking club membership card with you on the trails.  Note that all hikes and skiing are weather permitting, call the hike leader to confirm.

 

Please note, if you like to introduce a friend to walking, bring him or her out to an organized hike. Our hikes are open to the public.  All the hike leader will ask for is co-operation with respect to the Trail Users Code (see above), considering that the Elgin Hiking Trail is on private properties, giving us unique access to fantastic scenery.

See our other pages also by clicking
on one of the following links:

EHTC HOME PAGE

NEWS, REPORTS AND FOR SALE

EHTC MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

EHTC INFORMATION

SEE THE LATEST PICTURES

MAPS OF TRAILS IN ELGIN COUNTY