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REROUTE
Going south from the Barn and to eliminate the use of the
first bridge south of the Barn in Paynes Mills (this bridge will be removed), the trail has been rerouted just past
crossing the railroad tracks. Instead of turning left and continuing that way, the reroute starts immidiately after
making that left turn and you make an immediate right turn onto the new trail.
Please follow the blazes and walk the edge of the field where indicated.
WINTER 2008 HIKING SCHEDULE
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 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 This permission may be withdrawn at any time.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
PLEASE, READ THIS ADVICE!!!
Always recommended: Bring plenty of fluids, snacks and or lunches, hiking
boots and walking stick.
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. 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.
CLUB MEMBERS: When parking on Kettle Creek Conservation lands, (between April
and October) place your free Annual KCCA Day-Pass on the dashboard of your car!
and 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 runs through private properties,
giving us unique access to fantastic scenery.
Sunday, July 27: Hike with Henk Zwijnenburg from Dan Patterson to Dalewood Dam. A
medium difficult 9.0 km hike. Meet at the Dalewood Dam. For meeting time and
more info call Henk at 519-631-6654
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Saturday, August 02: Members only, Join Loretta and Richard at their home on 255 Frances Street in Port
Stanley for a Pig Roast, starting at 6:00 pm. Bring your own pot
luck and chairs. More info at 519-782-7550
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Sunday, August 03: Hike with Henk from Southdale Road
to Port Stanley (Public School), a medium difficult 12.5 km hike. Meet at the Port Stanley Public
School. For meeting time and info call Henk at 519-631-6654
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Sunday, August 10: Hike with Henk Zwijnenburg from Dan Patterson to Dalewood Dam. A
medium difficult 9.0 km hike. Meet at the Dalewood Dam. For meeting time and
more info call Henk at
519-631-6654
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Tuesday, August 12: Stroll through the picturesque streets and pathways of Aylmer
with Brian Wilsdon. Meet at 09:30 am on the south side of the Elgin Mall parking
lot on Wellington Street in St. Thomas for car pooling. More info at 519-633-3064
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Sunday, August 17: Hike with Henk Zwijnenburg from Paynes Mills to the Trestle Bridge, corner of Fingal Line and Sunset Drive
in St. Thomas. A
medium difficult 9.8 km hike. Meet at the trestle bridge. For time and more info call Henk at 519-631-6654
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Friday, August 22: Join Loretta for supper at 6:00 pm at GT’S on the beach in Port Stanley
and an approx. 2 hour walk after. Call Loretta in advance re required restaurant
reservations at 519-782-7550.
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Sunday, August 24: Hike with Henk Zwijnenburg from Dan Patterson to Dalewood Dam.
A medium difficult 9.0 km hike. Meet at the Dalewood Dam. For meeting
time and more info call Henk at 519-631-6654
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Sunday, August 31: Walk with Brian Wilsdon around the historic village
of Port Burwell and take in some of the Coal Flats Blues Festival. Meet
1:00 on the south side of the Elgin Mall parking lot on Wellington Street
in St. Thomas for car pooling.
More info at 519-633-3064
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