Hiking Guide 2013 by County of Huron

Your Guide to Huron County Hiking

HikingGuide

www.hikehuron.ca Page 1

GEORGIAN BAY

Owen Sound LAKE SIMCOE

LAKE HURON

Barrie

Kincardine

HURON COUNTY Goderich

Wingham

Blyth

Brussels

Toronto

Clinton Bayfield

Seaforth

Kitchener/ Waterloo

Zurich Hensall

Grand Bend

Exeter

Stratford

Guelph

LAKE ONTARIO

MICHIGAN

Niagara Falls, USA

Hamilton Niagara Falls Port Huron

London Sarnia

LAKE ST. CLAIR

Detroit Windsor

LAKE ERIE Kilometers 0 5 10

Huron Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hiking Experience Welcome to Huron County . . . Ontarioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s West Coast! Discover the enjoyment of the outdoors for pleasure and improved health through walking, cycling and cross country skiing. Located in Southwestern Ontario, Huron County offers trail enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels a variety of terrains from natural paths to partially paved routes. Come and explore! Huron County is a vacation destination of charm, culture, beauty and endless possibilities! Contact the address or number(s) on the back of this Guide book and ask for your free copy of the Huron County Vacation Guide to help plan your hiking adventure! For the outdoor recreation enthusiast, Huron County also offers countless cycling opportunities. A free Cycling Guide is available upon request. For information about additional conservation areas and heritage walking tours, please refer to the Huron County Vacation Guide. Contact the address or number(s) on the back of this Guide book. Free fishing/paddling guide also available

Page 2 www.ontarioswestcoast.ca

How To Use This Guide

This Guide Book is designed as a quick and easy guide to hiking trails in Huron County. Each trail is numbered on the Reference Map on the next page (more detailed driving directions are included with each trail description). Use the Map Reference Number to locate the page where the corresponding trail description is located. Each trail description and corresponding map provides additional information on trail distance, level of difficulty, trail use, trail hazards, trail surface and cost (if any). If you encounter “on the ground” trail marker issues, please contact the associated trail contact (on page 4). Level of Difficulty: Level 1 - easy, for family with young children Level 2 - moderate, wear comfortable and sturdy shoes Level 3 - some hills, natural path Level 4 - hilly, for more experienced hikers

TRAILS

MAP ELEMENTS

Provincial Highway

Contours

GART

County Road

Railway

Main Trail

Municipal Road

Watercourses

Alternate Trail

Private Road

Wooded Areas

Side Trail Unblazed Trail

POINTS OF INTEREST Walking or Hiking

Pets (on leash)

Scenic Lookout

Picnic Area

Cross-Country Skiing

Birdwatching

Point of Interest

Picnic Shelter

Cycling

Fishing

Parking

Camping

Wheelchair Access

Exercise Station

Washrooms

Trail User’s Code

Note: All trails are used at your own risk. any trail coordinates are provided as an assistance for orientation and geocaching.

81°38'15"W

81°38'0"W

To Goderich (Morris Tract)

To Benmiller

Park Entrance Gatehouse

Maintenence Building/ Dumping Station

43°43'0"N

Stairs to River

r Bl

CHIPPEWA

a it

Ri la

itla

Tra

Loo p

MENNESETUNG

SYCAMORE 43°42'45"N

ai Tr M

Maitl

and Trail

M 0 0

100 250

200 m 500

1,000 ft

tla

Hike only along marked routes. Use the stiles where provided. No motorized vehicles permitted. No camping or fires permitted. Walk along the edge of fields, not across them. Protect, and do not disturb wildlife or plant life. Take nothing but photographs and memories. No littering. Carry out what you carry in. No cutting or marking bridges or trees. No hunting. Do not disturb wildlife. Pets on leash only. Clean up after your pet. Remember to carry adequate drinking water for your journey.

81°38'30"W

THE FALLS

il Tra

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

81°38'45"W

Falls Reserve Conservation Area

R iv

! e s n s d

, s k e

ROADS

Maitland Trail

a it l

Print outs with aerial photos of these trails and larger versions of the maps in this guide are available at www.hikehuron.ca Page 1

Page 2

HURON

12 " !

HURON

COUNTY

HURON

Belgrave

COUNTY

HURON

Hutton Heights

COUNTY

18 Holmesville

HURON

14 ! "

Saltford

COUNTY

HURON

COUNTY

Clinton

16 ! "

15 ! "

COUNTY

HURON

COUNTY

HURON

Auburn HURON

17 ! "

COUNTY

HURON

Kinburn

Londesborough

3 Blyth " !

COUNTY

Winthrop

COUNTY

HURON

COUNTY

HURON

Walton

COUNTY

HURON

COUNTY

HURON

Cranbrook

20 " !

HURON

COUNTY

HURON

COUNTY

Brussels

Bluevale

Wingham

COUNTY

29 ! "

1 ! "

HURON

COUNTY

HURON

28 " !

2 ! "

St. Helens

Whitechurch

Nile

COUNTY

HURON

St. Augustine

Dungannon

Belfast

COUNTY

HURON

Lucknow

HURON

Port Albert

HURON

COUNTY

HURON

Lochalsh

Kingsbridge

Kintail

Amberley

from Kincardine/Owen Sound * (10 minutes/1 hour)

8 1 20 ! " ! " 11 " 7 ! Goderich ! " 9 ! 13 Benmiller " " 10 ! 15 " ! 5 " ! 31

6 ! "

HURON

COUNTY

HURON

COUNTY

Ethel

COUNTY

HURON

Gorrie

Wroxeter

Belmore

HURON

COUNTY

HURON

COUNTY

HURON

COUNTY

from Listowel/Guelph * (10/35 minutes)

COUNTY

HURON

COUNTY

HURON

Fordwich

Molesworth

Henfryn

4 ! "

COUNTY

HURON

COUNTY

HURON

Lakelet

HURON

COUNTY

HURON

Corbett

COUNTY

HURON

Shipka

Dashwood

nd Bend

COUNTY

HURON

COUNTY

HURON

Page 3

/Detroit s/2 hours)

COUNTY

HURON

COUNTY

HURON

Greenway

Mt. Carmel

COUNTY

Blake

COUNTY

HURON

Shipka

HURON

COUNTY

HURON

COUNTY

HURON

Huron Park

Egmondville

Harpurhey

HURON

COUNTY

HURON

20 " !

Winthrop

Seaforth

HURON

COUNTY

Kirkton

HURON

Kirkton

4 1mi

4 km

Woodham

COUNTY

0 1 2

4 km

COUNTY

HURON

Woodham

Dublin

COUNTY

4 mi

from Stratford/Toronto * (20 minutes/2.5 hours)

from London0 1 2 * (30 minutes)

HURON

683

HURON

COUNTY

Elimville

COUNTY

HURON

COUNTY

HURON

Centralia

COUNTY

27 2611! " ! " HURON

Hensall

COUNTY

Dublin

Kinburn

HURON

COUNTY

HURON

COUNTY

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

TRAILS REFERENCE Wingham Community Trail Wawanosh Valley Conservation Area Blyth Greenway Trail Maple Keys Sugar Bush Falls Reserve Conservation Area Point Farms Provincial Park Goderich Waterfront Boardwalk TRAILS REFERENCE Menesetung Bridge / Tiger Dunlop Trail 1 Wingham Community Trail Maitland Cemetery 2 Wawanosh Valley Conservation Area Greenway Trail Maitland Woods 3 Blyth Keys Sugar Bush 4 Maple Goderich Millennium Trail 5 Falls Reserve Conservation Area Naftel's Creek Conservation Area 6 Point Farms Provincial Park 7 Goderich Maitland Trail / Waterfront G.A.R.T. Boardwalk / Tiger Dunlop Trail 8 Menesetung George G. NewtonBridge Nature Reserve 9 Maitland Cemetery Lobb10Trail Maitland Woods Millennium Trail 11 Goderich Woodlands Arboretum Naftel's Creek Conservation 12 Provincial Hullett Wildlife Area Area 13 Maitland Trail / G.A.R.T. Clinton Conservation Area G. Newton Nature Reserve 14 George 15 Lobb Trail Bannockburn Conservation Area 16 Woodlands Arboretum Heritage Walking Tours 17 Hullett Provincial Wildlife Area Sawmill Trail Conservation Area 18 Clinton Conservation Area 19 Bannockburn Heritage Trail 20 Heritage Walking Tours Woodland Trail 21 Sawmill Trail Klopp Heritage Trail 22 Woodland Woodland Trail 23 Nature Varna Trails 24 Klopp Woodland MacNaughton-Morrison Trail 25 Varna Nature Trails Morrison Dam ConservationTrail Area 26 MacNaughton-Morrison 27 Morrison Redmond TractDam Conservation Area 28 Redmond Tract Stevenson Tract 29 Stevenson Tract

from Kitchener-Waterloo * (35 minutes)

page 4information. for trail contactFor information. a moreCounty detailed map County mapsecondary with secondary roads, the See page 4 for trailSee contact a more For detailed with roads, seeseethe Huron County Vacation Guide or visit www.ontarioswestcoast.ca Huron County Vacation Guide or visit www.ontarioswestcoast.ca

COUNTY

HURON

Exeter

from London * (30 minutes)

COUNTY

HURON

COUNTY

HURON

St. Columban

from Stratford/Toronto * (203 minutes/2.5 hours)St. Columban

Brucefield

Elimville

COUNTY

HURON

Kippen

COUNTY

17 " !

32 Vanastra

HURON

18 ! "

COUNTY

HURON

Centralia Crediton

COUNTY

HURON

24 ! " 27 26 " "! !

COUNTY

HURON

COUNTY

25 ! "

19 ! "

Clinton

Mt. Carmel

COUNTY

HURON

COUNTY

Huron Park

COUNTY

HURON

COUNTY

" !

Varna Hensall

Exeter

Zurich

Corbett

COUNTY

HURON

COUNTY

Dashwood

Grand Bend

COUNTY

HURON

COUNTY

HURON

Crediton 83 10

St. Joseph

COUNTY

HURON

24 " !

21 ! "

HURON

COUNTY

22 23 Kippen " ! " 3 ! 20 " !

from Sarnia/Detroit * (40 minutes/2 hours)

Zurich

Blake

Bayfield

COUNTY

HURON

25 ! "

HURON

COUNTY

18 16 Holmesville Brucefield

E E

Varna

Trail Contacts Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority Phone: (519) 235-2610 or 1-888-286-2610 Website: www.abca.on.ca

Bayfield River Valley Trail Association P.O. Box 531 Bayfield Ont. N0M 1G0 Website: http://brvt.huronstewardship.on.ca County of Huron Planning & Development Department Phone: (519) 524-8394 ext. 3 Tourism Website: www.ontarioswestcoast.ca Friends of Hullett Incorporated/ Hullett Marsh Phone: (519) 482-7011 Website: www.hullettmarsh.com

Huron County Health Unit Phone: (519) 482-3416 or 1-877-837-6143 Website: www.huroncounty.ca/health Hike Ontario Phone: (905) 277-4453 or 1-800-894-7249 Website: www.hikeontario.com

Maitland Valley Conservation Authority Phone: (519) 335-3557 Website: www.mvca.on.ca Maitland Trail Association Phone: 1-800-280-7637 Website: www.maitlandtrail.ca Menesetung Bridge Association Phone: (519)524-6988 P.O. Box 443 Goderich Ont. N7A 4C7 Municipality of Bluewater Phone: (519) 236-4351 or 1-877-236-4351 Website: www.town.bluewater.on.ca North Huron Trail Grooming Inc. Phone: (519) 482-9113 Website www.ofsc.on.ca (District 9) or www. northhurontrailgroomers.com Ontario Nature Phone: 1-800-440-2366 Website: www.ontarionature.org Point Farms Provincial Park Phone: (519) 524-7124 Website: www.ontarioparks.com

T a i t

S A t a

Township of North Huron Recreation Department Phone: (519) 357-1208 Website: www.northhuron.ca

Tourism Goderich Phone: 519-524-6600 or 1-800-280-7637 Website: www.goderich.ca

Woodlands Links Phone: (519) 482-7144 Website: www.woodlandslinks.com, golf@woodlandslink.com Thank-you to members of these groups for their assistance in compiling and editing this Guide; also special thanks to staff of Huron County Economic Development Services and Geographic Information Systems, in particular Rachael Scholten, Nick Courtney and Ryan Graham.

Page 4

Wingham Community Trail

1 81°19'30"W

81°19'15"W

81°19'0"W

81°18'45"W

81°18'30"W

43°53'45"N

43°53'45"N BR WESTCAST INDUSTRIES

C.N. Bridge

IST

i ! ED

COUNTY

43°53'30"N RT

M idd le

JO S

Ma it l a n

TURNBERRY FLOODPLAIN CONSERVATION AREA

River

43°53'15"N

MI N

43°53'15"N

¼ !

M a it

PAR K DRI VE

43°53'30"N

ve Ri

HURON

VIC

T HURON

HURON

COUNTY

81°19'30"W 0

50 100

250

200 m

500

1,000 ft

81°19'15"W

81°19'0"W

81°18'45"W

F ! ! ( ! Í ! Æ

81°18'30"W

ÉN

Scenic View from the CNR Bridge The Wingham Community Trail runs from east to west, meandering along the old abandoned rail bed, crossing the Maitland River and then it makes a loop around the Turnberry Flood Plain Conservation Area to take you back. Several benches are placed along the trail on the east side of the river. A covered gazebo is at the east end of the trail. Enjoy the scenic view of the river from the old CNR Bridge and the natural growth and plantings along the trail. North Huron Recreation Department is trail contact. Distance

2.5 km loop

Difficulty Level

Level 1 - east side of river Level 3 - west side of river

Trail Use

Walking, Cycling, Skiing, Wheelchair Accessible, Pets on leash

Trail Hazards

None evident

Trail Surface

Paved/brick, natural surface, recycled plastic decking on bridge

Cost for Using Trail

None

Driving Directions

Several trail access points. The trail crosses the main street, Josephine Street, near the railway tracks.

Page 5

Wawanosh Valley Conservation Area 43°49'45"N

43°49'30"N

43°50'0"N

81°27'15"W

81°27'15"W 30

R ive r

100 250

NA TU

320

43°50'0"N 0

it l a nd

300

81°27'30"W

Ma 310

290

NATURE CENTRE

Bel g r a

81°27'30"W

re eC

NA TU

290

43°49'45"N

43°49'30"N

200 m 500

1,000 ft

Cedar Lowlands and Hemlock Forest The Wawanosh Valley Conservation Area, location of the Wawanosh Nature Centre, is an area highlighted by a scenic 3 km trail loop. The trail crosses the Belgrave Creek, passes through meadows with hedgerow plantings and down a steep hill to the cedar lowlands at the river. A boardwalk leads through the hemlock forest to the upland hardwoods or red pine plantation. Follow the edge of the forest back to the parking lot area. Maitland Valley Conservation Authority is the trail contact. Distance

3 km loop

Difficulty Level

Level 2-moderate, wear comfortable, sturdy shoes

Trail Use

Walking, Skiing, Pets on leash

Trail Hazards

Poison ivy along the creek and river. Trail west of Nature Centre, bridge out November-May

Trail Surface

Natural surface, some boardwalks

Cost for Trail Use

None

Driving Directions

County Rd. #4 (London Rd.) North of Blyth to Nature Centre Road, turn left (west). About 7 km on right.

Page 6

Blyth Brook Community Greenway Trail 81°25'45"W

81°25'30"W UN

320

HURON

Windmill

330

43°44'15"N

MO N

Bl yt h

Br oo k

330

43°44'15"N

"Fisherman's Trail"

MI LL SL

G ST

ST KIN

Entrance Garden

ET LI N

RE EN

QU E

DIN

SY GY P

WE L

BLYTH COMMUNITY CENTRE & ARENA

D ST

320

Tree Planting

WE S

330

COUNTY

Stone Arch 33

HURON

320

rook B lyth B

320

81°25'15"W

330

81°26'0"W 330

COUNTY

43°44'0"N

43°44'0"N 81°26'0"W

0 0

100

250

81°25'45"W

81°25'30"W

81°25'15"W

200 m 500

1,000 ft

A Stone Arch and a Fisherman’s Trail The development of this trail has been a community project including a walking trail, a fitness trail, fish habitat improvement area and a butterfly garden. The trail is situated on the former CPR rail lines and runs adjacent to the Blyth Brook. Along the trail, hikers will see wood duck nesting boxes as you enjoy the spectacular vista view of the countryside. The trail ends at a unique stone arch bridge built by the Grand Trunk Railway. Parking is available just east of the bridge near the butterfly gardens. The trail runs east and west of the bridge located on County Rd. #4 in Blyth. North Huron Recreation Department is trail contact. Distance

1.37 km with 0.46 km loop

Difficulty Level

Level 1 - easy, for family with young children Level 2 - moderate, wear comfortable, sturdy shoes

Trail Use

Walking, Cycling, Skiing, Wheelchair Accessible, Pets on leash

Trail Hazards

None evident

Trail Surface

Natural surface, wood chips

Cost for Using Trail

None

Driving Directions

Blyth is located on County Road #4 (London Rd.) half way between Clinton and Wingham.

Page 7

Maple Keys Sugar Bush 43°44'30"N

43°44'15"N

43°44'0"N

81°4'45"W

OW NT OW

360

81°4'45"W

LI N

MA P

81°5'0"W

81°5'0"W Plantation Trail

Short Loop

43°44'30"N 0 0

100 250

81°5'15"W

360

81°5'15"W

43°44'15"N

43°44'0"N

200 m 500

1,000 ft

A History of Maple Syrup Production

Until several years ago, this was the site of maple syrup production. The loop trail leads through a maple forest and a wetland then joins the linear trail. Where the two trails meet, a few very large, old maples stand. Follow this trail through a plantation, lowlands and upland hardwood areas. Hunting is allowed, except between Feb 15 and April 15 each year. The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority is the trail contact. Distance

0.8 km loop 1 km linear

Difficulty Level

Level 1- easy, for family with young children

Trail Use

Walking, Skiing, Pets on leash, Hunting (except Feb. 15 - April 15)

Trail Hazards

None evident

Trail Surface

Natural surface

Cost for Using Trail

None

Driving Directions

From County Road #86 (Amberley Rd.), east of Molesworth, turn south on Maple Keys Line for 6 km.

Page 8

Falls Reserve Conservation Area 81°38'30"W

81°38'15"W

81°38'0"W

Park Entrance

To Benmiller

Gatehouse Ma

itla n

THE FALLS

Tr a il

0 22

81°37'45"W

To Goderich (Morris Tract)

230

81°38'45"W

itla

260

Stairs to River

Blu

CHIPPEWA

43°43'0"N

Lo o

Tr ail

a i tl

240

250

43°43'0"N

il Tra

MENNESETUNG

SYCAMORE

43°42'45"N

230

50 100

250

220

81°38'45"W 0

Tr a

M 22

40 23 0 2 0 25

260

la n d

tla

230

81°38'30"W

81°38'15"W

81°38'0"W

200 m 500

240

Ma it

a it

43°42'45"N

l ai Tr

240

1,000 ft

81°37'45"W

A Spectacular Natural Waterfall This trail offers hiking in a beautiful natural setting along the Maitland River. The trail starts from the entrance parking lot. Follow the road past the fish pond to the start of the trail. The trail leads down the steep hill behind the wind mill and follows the wide shallow river to the scenic Benmiller Falls. Continue on the Maitland trail (white blazes trail, then follow the blue blazes trail) back to the pond. The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority is the trail contact; Falls Reserve Contact - 519-524-6429 Distance

3.2 km loop

Difficulty Level

Level 2 - moderate, wear comfortable, sturdy shoes Level 3 - some hills, natural path

Trail Use

Walking, Skiing, Pets on leash

Trail Hazards

Poison ivy along the river

Trail Surface

Natural surface, Groomed ski trail (winter)

Cost for Using Trail

Day use fees posted at gatehouse

Driving Directions

From Goderich go 6 km east on Highway #8 to County Rd. #1, turn left to Benmiller then follow the signs. The Falls Reserve is located just west of Benmiller, off County Rd #31.

Page 9

Point Farms Provincial Park 81°43'45"W

81°43'30"W

81°43'15"W

81°43'0"W

81°42'45"W

81°42'30"W

81°42'15"W

81°42'0"W

210 To Kincardine

i ! Gully

190

"Ravine Trail"

43°48'30"N "Below the Bluffs Trail"

"Barn Trail"

i !

"Old Farms Trail"

i ! 43°48'15"N

i ! 5 !

"Old Farms Trail"

43°48'0"N

200

81°43'30"W 200

500

Park Entrance

i !

43°48'15"N

Main Park Road

i !

43°48'0"N

100

43°48'30"N

"Tommy Wright Trail"

200

BLUEWATER HIGHWAY

0 18

(HWY #21)

Lake Huron

To Goderich

0 190 200

81°43'15"W

400 m 1,000

81°43'0"W

81°42'45"W

81°42'30"W

F ! ! ( ! G ! Í ! Æ ! 9

2,000 ft

81°42'15"W

81°42'0"W

ÉN

Former Farmland Bluff and Beach Hiking Point Farms Provincial Park hosts a diverse trail network. In all, 7km of trails will take you through open fields, a climax forest, down and along the bluff to see limestone outcroppings of Lake Huron. There are many branches off of the trails so that a shorter hike may be enjoyed. No motorized vehicles are allowed on the trails. A map is available at the park office during the camping season (mid May to Thanksgiving). Point Farms Provincial Park is the trail contact: 519-524-7124. Distance

7 km

Difficulty level

Level 1 and 2 (easy - moderate)

Trail Use

Walking, Cycling, Skiing, Pets on leash

Trail Hazards

None evident

Trail Surface

Natural surface

Cost for using trail

Day use fees posted at park office.

Driving Directions

7km north of Goderich on Hwy #21 on the left. When the park is open, park in the parking lots ($); during the off season, park at the Hwy #21 entrance.

Page 10

Goderich Waterfront Boardwalk

T EE TR H

200

ESSEX STREET

I DE DR I V

180

LIGHTHOUSE Stairs to Lighthouse Park

MAIN BEACH

81°43'30"W

81°43'15"W

L AK

WILSON STREET

S TR

C.P.R. STATION

OU CO B

R OU

SUNSET DRIVE

ail Tra

S CENT

BENNETT STREET WEST

BLAKE STREET WEST

nd d

Snug Harbour

81°43'0"W

SHORE CRE

tl a itla n

ELDON STREET

210

81°43'15"W

WELLINGTON STREET

43°44'0"N

CAYLEY STREET

ai M

THE PARK HOUSE

43°44'15"N BRITANNIA ROAD WEST

81°43'0"W

LIGHTHOUSE STREET

43°44'30"N WEST STREET

43°44'45"N

Stairs to Sunset Park

Stairs to Lakeside Park

81°43'30"W

ROTARY COVE

ST. CHRISTOPHER'S BEACH

The "Boneyard"

81°43'45"W

Lake Huron 43°44'45"N 0

50 100

250

43°44'30"N

43°44'15"N

200 m 500

1,000 ft

A Walk on Lake Huron’s Coastline

43°44'0"N

The Goderich Waterfront Boardwalk extends 1.5 km from the main beach at the mouth of the harbour to the Rotary Cove. This incredible waterfront boardwalk stretches along three of the finest beaches in Huron County; it offers a glimpse at the history of the harbour through the Marine Heritage Walking Tour (available at the Tourist Information Centre). Enjoy sunsets on Ontario’s West Coast, picnic areas, playgrounds, rest stops and the waterfowl as you take a leisurely stroll. Tourism Goderich is the trail contact: 1-800-280-7637 Distance

1.5 km linear

Difficulty Level

Level 1-easy, for family with young children

Trail Use

Walking, Wheelchair Accessible, No bicycles or dogs permitted on boardwalk. (Dog friendly area on part of St. Christophers beach and free run area south of Rotary Cove.)

Trail Hazards

None evident

Trail Surface

All boardwalk

Cost for Using Trail

None

Driving Directions

Take West Street, from The Square in downtown Goderich, to the Main Beach, St. Christopher’s Beach and Rotary Cove.

Page 11

Menesetung Bridge/Tiger Dunlop Trail (& Sifto Loop) 81°43'15"W

81°43'0"W

81°42'45"W

81°42'30"W

81°42'15"W

43°45'30"N

81°42'0"W

0 180

81°41'45"W

TIGER DUNLOP TOMB

220

81°43'30"W

43°45'30"N

AD 200

190

MIL L

PL A

210

IN B LV D

Lake Huron

43°45'15"N

M aitla

River

180

SALTFO

43°45'15"N

AD RD RO

200

HERITAGE OAK TREE

20 0

T H HAR

500

ER PI

HURON

31 COUNTY

ST. PATRICK ST UR

ST REET

81°43'15"W

WEST STREET

81°43'0"W

81°42'45"W

43°45'0"N

AD CO VE RO

220

RB O

CE OU

43°44'45"N 0

210

81°43'30"W 100 200

Snug Harbour

43°44'45"N

MEMORIAL ROCK BOUR ROAD

NORTH STREET

N OR

2 20

BLUEWATER HIGHWAY

180

43°45'0"N

EAST STREET

81°42'30"W

81°42'15"W

81°42'0"W

81°41'45"W

400 m Picnic Rotated

1,000

2,000 ft

Picnic Rotated

Magnificent View and Heritage

The Tiger Dunlop Heritage Trail starts at the CPR Station at the Goderich Harbour. It crosses North Harbour Road to the Menesetung Bridge where there is a magnificent view of the Maitland River; The Menesetung Bridge was built as a railway bridge in 1907. Beyond the bridge, it follows the abandoned CPR line to the Tomb of Tiger Dunlop, one of Huron County’s colourful historical figures. The blue Sifto Loop starts at the North end of the bridge, turning west, and features the Heritage Oak Tree.The Maitland Trail and Menesetung Bridge Associations are the trail contacts.

Distance

3.2 km linear - links to Maitland Trail and G.A.R.T.

Difficulty Level

Level 1-easy, for family with young children

Trail Use

Walking, Cycling, Skiing, Pets on leash; Wheelchair Accessible (from North Harbour Road parking lot to Menesetung Bridge to below Tiger Dunlop’s Tomb)

Trail Hazards

None evident; do not throw items from the bridge; no fishing or swimming from Menesetung Bridge

Trail Surface

Natural surface, stone dust, wood planks on bridge

Cost for Using Trail

None; donation box on site beside map board at North Harbour Rd.

Driving Directions

Several access points. See map.

Page 12

81°41'0"W

81°40'45"W 21

81°40'30"W

t la

Riv e r

200

220

M IL

[ !

43°44'0"N

230

0 24

ï ï ï ï

SHOPPING PLAZA

i !

"Look-Out Loop"

CEMETERY

ï ï

ï E

43°43'45"N

LI N

D O

IV R D N

i !

D (H

2 40

"Entry Gate Side Trail"

250

)

AI R

MAUSOLEUM

O R

81°41'15"W 0

50 100

250

81°41'0"W

200 m 500

43°44'0"N

f e d g

81°41'15"W

240

h e e

Maitland Cemetery

81°40'45"W

ÉN

81°40'30"W

F ! ! ( ! G ! Í ! Æ

1,000 ft

Scenic River Lookout In the August 2011 tornado, the network of trails between the Goderich Cemetary and the Maitland River was completely flattened. In an effort to rehabilitate the area, groves of trees, bushes and wildflowers have been purchased and planted by sponsoring organizations, communities, families and individuals. Come explore and experience the rebirth of a once beautiful pine and maple forest while walking on wood chipped damage that the F3 tornado left behind. You can still enjoy the spectacular look-out view of the rapids at Pipers Dam and the Maitland River eighty feet below. (Please stay on trails, as others lead to private property). Distance

2 km

Difficulty Level

Level 1 and 2

Trail Use

Walking

Trail Hazards

Steep drop-off at riverbank, unmarked trail, steep slope on northwest path

Trail Surface

Loose natural with exposed roots and wet areas and some wood chips

Cost for Using Trail

None

Driving Directions

Entrance to the Maitland Cemetery is located on Highway #8, just east of the Town of Goderich between Mill Road and Orchard Line.

Page 13

i !

Maitland Woods Goderich

43°44'0"N

43°43'45"N

43°43'30"N

43°43'15"N

81°41'30"W

81°41'45"W

COLUMBUS CENTRE

T UR

i !

R PA

D B

81°41'45"W

L K

i !

FIRE HALL MACEWAN STREET

SUNCOAST DRIVE EAST

81°42'15"W

WATERFOWL SANCTUARY

HUCKINS STREET

81°42'0"W

81°42'0"W TIGER DUNLOP TOMB

MOONEY STREET

220

81°42'15"W

BAYFIELD ROAD / BLUEWATER HIGHWAY (HWY #21)

50 100

250

200 m 500

43°43'30"N

43°43'15"N

F ! ! ( ! Æ

1,000 ft

43°43'45"N 0

Serene Hiking on the South Edge of Goderich The Maitland Woods Trail is a lovely serene trail on the south edge of Goderich. It is rich in its variety of trees, plant life and birds, and includes creeks and ponds. Boardwalks are in place in the wet areas to protect the plant life. This trail offers walking, hiking and skiing in some sections. Pets, on leash, allowed. Tree Identification signage in place. The Maitland Trail Association is the trail contact. Distance

Perimeter length = 3.3 km, with shorter loop options

Difficulty Level

Level 1-easy, family with young children (occasionally some wet areas)

Trail Use

Walking, Skiing

Trail Hazards

Poison Ivy in area near Huckins St. entrance

Trail Surface

Natural surface, boardwalks and gravel surface in wet areas

Cost for Using Trail

None

Driving Directions

Main entrance off Parsons Court at the Columbus Cente. Alternative entrance at the end of Huckins St: Bayfield Road south (Hwy. #21), just past Suncoast Mall, take Huckins Street, trail entrance at end of the street. Walk in trail entrance beside Fire Hall.

Page 14

W ES

43°44'15"N

LI N

an itl

M IL

81°41'15"W AD

81°41'15"W

43°44'30"N

Tr ai l

43°44'45"N

M a i tl a

81°41'30"W

190

81°41'45"W 0

Trail itla nd

) #8 Y W D

81°42'0"W

43°44'45"N

PARK STREET

200

River land

M ait

500

220

EAST STREET

H IGH WAY

43°45'0"N 200

E AT ALBERT STREET

81°42'15"W 100

IT AN

210

LU 1

81°42'0"W

M A

IT L

LOP

SALT

R O AD FO RD

M A

i tl

81°41'45"W

COUNTY

0 20

HURON

R iv

NELSON STREET

43°45'0"N 230

Goderich Millennium Trail

43°44'30"N

81°42'15"W

43°44'15"N

400 m 1,000

2,000 ft

River Valley Vistas

Dramatic vistas, intimate woods and expansive floodplain – all couched on the southern bank of the Maitland River Valley. Highway 21 to Nelson Street Access – This challenging section is sculpted into the most precipitous face of the river valley and affords an unusual view of some river rapids. Nelson Street to Mill Road – This more moderate section descends into the Proudfoot Historical Tract and the extensive Maitland River Valley flood plain. Proceeding upriver, enjoy the panorama of the valley before climbing to the top of the river bank. The Maitland Trail Association or Tourism Goderich is the contact. Distance & Difficulty Level

Hwy. #21 to Nelson St. access - 1 km / Level 3 Nelson St. to Mill Road - 2 km / Level 2

Trail Use

Walking, Pets on leash

Trail Hazards

Trail is hilly with terracing and boardwalks; steep slopes and exposed tree roots. Stay on the marked trail and walk with caution.

Trail Surface

Natural surface, some boardwalks and bridges; stile at Mill Rd.

Cost for Using Trail

None

Driving Directions

Park at east end of Nelson Street or park on northwest side of Hwy. #21 Bridge over Maitland River and walk south over highway bridge to start. Alternate entrance and parking at stile on Mill Road.

Page 15

Naftel’s Creek Conservation Area 81°42'30"W

81°42'15"W

81°42'0"W

81°41'45"W

81°41'30"W 30

To Goderich

43°40'15"N

O ! _ ! ! i

43°40'15"N

220

(HWY #21)

MEMORIAL ROCKS

C re ek 43°40'0"N

BLUEWATER HIGHWAY

43°40'0"N

210

Naftel's

220

50 100

250

T 81°42'15"W

200 m 500

To Bayfie ld

81°42'30"W

81°42'0"W

81°41'45"W

81°41'30"W

F ! ! ( ! Í ! Æ

1,000 ft

NÉ

Mixed Conifer Plantations

The Naftel’s Creek Conservation Area trail leads through mixed conifer plantations, hardwood and wetland areas. Boardwalks allow visitors to enjoy the wetland. Watch for trout as you cross the Naftel’s Creek. Follow trail markings, as there are many side trails. In the winter Naftel’s Creek Conservation Area is a popular trail for cross country skiing. There are 3 side trails and a common trail covering 49 hectares of beautiful forests. The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority is the trail contact. Distance

3.2 km loop

Difficulty Level

Level 2 - moderate, wear comfortable, sturdy shoes

Trail Use

Walking, Skiing, Pets on leash

Trail Hazards

Poison ivy in wet areas, steep hill on blue trail

Trail Surface

Natural surface, some boardwalks

Cost for Using Trail

None

Driving Directions

Page 16

Located about 7 km south of Goderich on Hwy. #21. Parking is available just off Hwy. #21 at the trail access point - # 79152. Between Union Rd. and Kitchigami Rd.

G s o i n

S a A

The Maitland Trail

An Extensive Trail System The Maitland Trail follows the north side of the Maitland River Valley. Varied terrain from flat sections, gentle slopes, to steep climbs. Hike along ridges, to down along river flats. Sometimes rugged. Many beautiful vistas and rewarding hiking. A rich variety of plant and bird life can be seen. These trails offer walking, hiking and snow shoeing, plus skiing in some sections. Please respect privacy where trail crosses landownersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; property. The Maitland Trail Association is the trail contact. Distance

48 km with some optional side / blue loops

Difficulty Level

Levels 1, 2, 3, & 4 - conditions vary widely depending on section.

Trail Use

Walking, Skiing (in some sections), Pets on leash

Trail Hazards

Some steep cliffs, if you stray off the trail; some road sections

Trail Surface

Natural surface

Cost for Using Trail

None (end to end badges available for purchase)

Driving Directions

Several access points. See map on next page. (Call 1-800-280-7637 to purchase The Maitland Trail Guide with detailed maps.)

Goderich to Auburn Rail Trail (G.A.R.T.)

13A

Scenic Ponds and Sharpes Creek G.A.R.T. is a pastoral route through Colborne Township. It passes two scenic ponds, crosses over Sharpes Creek and ends at the intersection of the Maitland Trail. The former rail line does extend east beyond the intersection of the Maitland Trail; however, the original railway bridge near Auburn is out - only the bridge abutments remain. Snowmobiling is allowed on east 9km; no motorized vehicles otherwise allowed. Horseback riding is permitted along the trail. The Maitland Trail Association or North Huron Trail Grooming Inc. are the trail contacts. Distance

13.6 km linear, Goderich to near Auburn

Difficulty Level

Level 1-easy, for family with young children

Trail Use

Walking, Cycling, Skiing, Pets on leash, Horseback riding Wheelchair accessible for the first 4 km from North Harbour Road entrance in Goderich. No ATVs or motorized bikes.

Trail Hazards

None evident

Trail Surface

Natural surface, stone dust. Menesetung Bridge - plank surface

Cost for Using Trail

None

Driving Directions

Several access points. See detailed map on next page.

Page 17

13 &13A

The Maitland Trail & Goderich to 81°45'0"W

81°44'0"W

81°43'0"W

81°42'0"W

81°41'0"W

81°40'0"W

81°39'0"W

81°38'0"W

43°47'0"N

HURON

COUNCIL LINE

HURON

COUNTY

i !

COLB

Menesetung Bridge and Tiger Dunlop Trail (see map 8)

MTO ROAD

W E

AIRPORT ROAD

N T

GODERICH AIRPORT

COUNTY

LUCKNOW LINE

BLUEWATER HIGHWAY

43°46'0"N

E IN C .P .L H

R O

COUNTY

D W

)

Ma it

[ ! la n d

S LL FA

_ ! FALLS !RESERVE 9

OL D

ORCHARD LINE

BLUEWATER BEACH ROAD

To B ayfield

15 AD

(HWY #21)

er Riv

BLUEWATER HIGHWAY

Morris Tract N

43°43'0"N

FALLS RESERVE LINE

Lake Huron

H U

HURON

43°44'0"N

Maitland Woods

RI S

ub u r

BL A

ES BO

GODERICH

iil Trail !

a nR

!! _ i

G !

c h to A

God eri

[ !

TR AC T

! [ i !

43°45'0"N

F LT SA

MIL

i !

HURON

M BE N

43°41'0"N

ILLE

R LIN

COUNTY

WHYS LINE

43°42'0"N

For detailed maps of the Maitland Trail and associated trails, please purchase "The Maitland Trail Guide"

C lin

to n

Visit the Maitland Trail Association website at http://www.maitlandtrail.ca

43°40'0"N

subject to to change; change; Trail locations may be subject please check check website website and andfollow followsigns. signs

81°45'0"W 0 0

500 2,000

1,000 4,000

81°44'0"W

2,000 m 8,000 ft

81°43'0"W

81°42'0"W

F ! ! ( ! Í ! Æ

CENTREFOLD - Maitland Trail & G.A.R.T. Page 18

81°41'0"W

G !

G.A.R.T.

81°40'0"W

81°39'0"W

81°38'0"W

13 &13A

Auburn Rail Trail (G.A.R.T)

ich to 81°38'0"W

81°37'0"W

81°36'0"W

81°35'0"W

81°34'0"W

81°33'0"W

81°32'0"W

81°31'0"W

43°47'0"N

BLYTH ROAD

HURON

COUNTY

PINERY LINE

HERON LINE

LUCKNOW LINE

SHARPE'S CREEK LINE

HURON

i !

AUBURN

HURON

43°46'0"N

COUNTY

Robertson Tract

COUNTY

Sharpe's Creek C.A. COLBORNE SCHOOL SCHOOL ROAD

i ! HURON

N LI

Cr ee k

CK IL

43°45'0"N

RO AD

S harpe's

LONDESBORO ROAD

43°44'0"N

Ç ú

i !

BALL'S HISTORIC BRIDGE

i !

LIN E

TR AC T

RI S

FALLS RESERVE LINE

LITTLE LAKES ROAD

HURON

LIN EK ILN LIM

DR IV E

itl an

43°43'0"N E

RIVER LINE

SHARPES CREEK LINE

BA L

L'S

COUNTY

S outh

i !

HURON HURON

Riv e

COUNTY

W IN

43°42'0"N TH RO

RO AD

HURON

COUNTY

BASE LINE

e Riv

STONE SCHOOL LINE

IN DL

MA ITL

l an

ai t M

BISHOPS ROAD

SU M

LOBB ROAD

43°41'0"N ME

RH IL

LR OA

i !

To C lin to n

81°38'0"W

TT -M

MAITLAN D BLOCK ROAD

D ROA

LIN E

HILLS ROAD

OL D

LS ERVE

LIN ILL SA ND H

HU L

bur

COUNTY

.T.) (G.A.R iil Trail ! a nR

43°40'0"N

81°37'0"W

81°36'0"W

81°35'0"W

81°34'0"W

81°33'0"W

81°32'0"W

81°31'0"W

ÉN

CENTREFOLD - Maitland Trail & Page G.A.R.T. 19

George G. Newton Nature Reserve 81°39'45"W

81°39'30"W

43°39'45"N

25 0

PORTER'S HILL LINE

KITCHIGAMI ROAD

240

260 Old Foundation

Old Foundations

"Cedar Side Trail"

43°39'30"N

240

81°39'45"W 0 0

81°39'30"W

100 m 250

500 ft

A Pine Plantation and Old Orchards

The George G. Newton Nature Reserve is a 40 hectare former farm property that is owned by Ontario Nature (formerly the Federation of Ontario Naturalists). The nature trail winds through an old pine plantation and the remnants of the farm’s orchards. A side trail takes you through a white cedar forest and along a stream valley where it stops at an old dam where a sawmill once stood. Parking (3 or 4 cars) is available at the access point for the trail. Ontario Nature’s local rep, Tom Lobb is the trail contact. Distance

1.3 km - white pine loop; 0.6 km cedar side trail (one way)

Difficulty Level

Level 3-some hills, natural path

Trail Use

Walking, Pets on leash

Trail Hazards

Trail and steps can be slippery. Old building foundations near trail.

Trail Surface

Natural surface

Cost for Using Trail

None

Driving Directions

On Hwy. #21 between Bayfield and Goderich, take Kitchigami Rd. East. The Reserve is located just past Porter’s Hill Line, on the south side of road at - # 35913.

Page 20

MA IT

81°34'15"W

LIN

290

81°34'30"W

280

"North Property Trail" "Upper Trail"

"Lower Trail"

81°34'45"W

270

81°35'0"W

"Riverview Trail"

81°35'0"W

"Upper Trail" 0

"Lower Trail"

0 25

81°35'15"W

a it 0

la n

River 2

260

290

81°35'30"W

81°35'15"W 2

280

2 90

43°42'0"N 0

100 200

500

43°41'45"N

43°41'30"N

43°41'15"N

400 m 1,000

2,000 ft

Experience History on a Riverside Trail The Lobb farm is a heritage property. The Lobb trail is a beautiful wellgroomed trail with several river side locations, some hills, scenic rest stops and some heritage interpretation plaques. The nature trail winds over an old pottery kiln and through a homestead area.

m g s

North of the picnic area at the embankment is a Carolinean forest with flora and fauna typical to this type of habitat.

81°35'30"W

280

m f n

43°40'45"N D

43°41'0"N

300

43°41'15"N

81°34'15"W

43°41'30"N

43°41'45"N

43°42'0"N

Lobb Trail

43°41'0"N

43°40'45"N

Distance

Approximately 7 km through mature woodlots with a variety of tree species.

Difficulty Level

Level 3-some hills, natural path

Trail Use

Walking, Pets on leash, Skiing, Mountain Biking, Snowmobiling and Snow Shoeing

Trail Hazards

Bridges may be slippery when wet. One steep embankment - gradual hills in two sections.

Trail Surface

Natural surface and bridges

Cost for Using Trail

None

Driving Directions

Located on Maitland Line, Turn north/north east at Holmesville off of HWY#8 on to Sharpes Creek Line. Turn north/north east on to Maitland Line.; Parking at intersection of School House Rd.

Page 21

Woodlands Arboretum 43°38'30"N

43°38'15"N

43°38'0"N

290

81°34'15"W

WOODLANDS LINKS GOLF COURSE

Bog

Public Lane

81°34'30"W

280

81°34'30"W

CLUBHOUSE

(H W

JENKINS ROAD

)

Bog

0 27

81°34'45"W

81°34'45"W 270

270

43°38'30"N 0 0

100

250

43°38'15"N

43°38'0"N

200 m 500

1,000 ft

A Study in Nature Enjoy a 2.5 km trail through an arboretum and woodlot. The trail is well marked with arrows and is a beautiful natural setting that offers an opportunity to see concrete examples of ecological concepts taught in science. There is a large variety of trees, shrubs and plants; approximately 120 native species trees are identified with comparitive types. There are many opportunities to view woodlots, meadow and wetlands. The north end consists of a loop which crosses the #12 fairway in two places. Teachers and their students are welcome with advance bookings. Contact is Woodlands Links - (519) 482-7144 email golf@ woodlandlinks.ca Distance

2.5 km

Difficulty Level

Levels 1 and 2

Trail Use

Walking, Cross-Country Skiing

Trail Hazards

Use caution when crossing golf course fairways

Trail Surface

Natural surface

Cost for Using Trail

None - donations are welcome

Driving Directions

Located 3 km west of Clinton on north side of Highway #8 at the Woodlands Links Golf Course.

Page 22

Hullett Provincial Wildlife Area

81°31'0"W 81°30'30"W 81°30'0"W 81°29'30"W 81°29'0"W 81°28'30"W 81°28'0"W 81°27'30"W 81°27'0"W 81°26'30"W 81°26'0"W 81°25'30"W 81°25'0"W 0

310

i !

DO N

320

[ ! i !

30 0

i !

3 10

HUR ON

L IN E

Whistler Pond

i !

300

DG E

RO A

D 1

280

290 2 90

300

3 00

300

i ! 31

280

30 300

B a y fie

l d River 43°36'0"N

310

D FR ON TR OA

0 2

Line

BR I

(H WY #

NC T LIN UA E R

ilw

iver

Waterfowl Sanctuary

i !

M ai tlan dR

S outh

290

43°36'30"N

i !

0 30

Bluewing Pool

[ !

310

i !

WI LD L IF

Butterball Pool

IN E

[ !

Pool

i !

HU RO N

RO A

COU NTY

300

310

RH I LL

i !

3 00

i Greenwing !

43°37'0"N

Woodie Pool

White Tail Swamp

300

43°37'30"N

ER OA D

SU M

3 00

300

L IN

_ i ! !

43°38'0"N H YD RO

300

310

Bluebill Pool

(Sanctuary) Mallard Pool

3 00

300

i !

[ !

43°38'30"N

32 0

290

_ !

Pintail Pool

RO AD

RV AT IO

BU RN

310

L IN

3 10

KIN

LO ND ON

BU RN S

CO NS E

i !

BA N

D RO A

310

L IN E

30 0

43°39'0"N

HUR ON

300 COU NTY

300

43°39'30"N

Hike in a Spectacular Wildlife Habitat Strategically located on the paths of two major waterfowl flyways, the Hullett Provincial Wildlife Area is one of the most spectacular wildlife habitat developments in Eastern Canada. The 20 km of dyke tops and 12 km of established trails are great for hiking, cycling and horseback riding. The trails meander through interior forests, native grasslands, meadows and flood plains, while the dykes and viewing stands allow for an elevated view of the ponds and wetlands. Clubs or groups are asked to coordinate their activities by calling ahead. The Friends of Hullett Inc. is the trail contact - (519) 482-7011 (Detailed Guide available).(www.hullettmarsh.com) Distance

12 km of trails / 20 km of dyke tops

Difficulty Level

Levels 1 and 2

Trail Use

Walking, Cycling, Skiing, Pets on leash; No motorized vehicles Hunting is permitted in the area in season as provincially regulated

Trail Hazards

None evident

Trail Surface

Natural surface; self guided, open for public day use use year round

Cost for Using Trail

None - donations are welcome

Driving Directions

Several roads access the Hullett Provincial Wildlife Area off of Highway #8 and County Road #4.

Page 23

Clinton Conservation Area 81°32'15"W

81°32'0"W 28

81°31'45"W

81°31'30"W

280

CLINTON CN

ilw

270

Lin

Parking

43°36'15"N

TE DINSLEY

i !

RRAC E

! 3 _ !

43°36'15"N

Pavillion

270 LOND ON ROAD ) (H WY #4

270

28 0

Ba y fi ld e

43°36'0"N

81°32'15"W 0 0

100 250

Rive r

43°36'0"N

290

81°32'0"W

200 m 500

1,000 ft

81°31'45"W

F ! ! ( ! Í ! ! Æ

b !

81°31'30"W

(Some Sections)

NÉ

Pleasant Walking and Pavillion for Reunions The Clinton Conservation Area is located on the south side of Clinton. The trail offers a pleasant walk along the Bayfield River and through the Commemorative Woods site. Exercise stations are also available along the trail system. A picnic pavillion provides shelter and is a popular place for families. Playground facilities are also available. The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority is the trail contact. Distance

2 km loop

Difficulty Level

Level 1 - easy, for family with young children

Trail Use

Walking, Skiing, Pets on leash, Some Wheelchair Access

Trail Hazards

None evident

Trail Surface

Natural surface

Cost for Using Trail

Donations accepted by the Lions Club or Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority

Driving Directions

Located on Highway #4, just south of Clinton, next to Highway bridge. (77960 London Rd.)

Page 24

81°34'15"W

i ! _ !

43°32'30"N

250

KBURN

Stairs

43°32'30"N

LI NE

5 ! 250

o ck bu

270

R iver

RO AD

250

RO MA N

240

81°34'30"W

BANNOC

. h e

81°34'45"W

240

Bannockburn Conservation Area

43°32'15"N

43°32'15"N 81°34'45"W

0 0

100 250

200 m 500

1,000 ft

81°34'30"W

F ! ! Í ! Æ

81°34'15"W

b !

(Some Sections)

Early Morning Walks Prove Rewarding The Bannockburn Conservation Area is located on Bannockburn Line (east of Varna). Early morning walks will reward you with sightings of deer, grouse and numerous song birds. Bannockburn is home to six different natural communities: wet meadow, white cedar, deciduous forest, marsh, old field and aquatic. Download an audio guides are available. Hunting and motorized vehicles are not permitted. Partially wheelchair accessible. The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority is the trail contact. Distance

1.9 kms

Difficulty Level

Level 3-some hills, natural path

Trail Use

Walking, Pets on leash, Wheelchair access. (some sections)

Trail Hazards

None evident

Trail Surface

Natural surface, some boardwalks, stairs.

Cost for Using Trail Authority

Donations accepted by Ausable Bayfield Conservation

Driving Directions

Located on 76249 Bannockburn Line -1st side road east of Varna off County Rd. #3 (Mill Road).

Page 25

20 Heritage Walking Tours in Huron County

Bayfield Goderich Guided tours are held every Sat. at 1pm during July Goderich is fortunate to have hundreds of and August starting from the Archives Room at 20 Bayfield Main St.North Includes Bayfield’s heritage district, tree-lined streets, and harbour views. A self-guided booklet is also available.

beautiful and unique locations of natural/cultural heritage significance. Stroll the historic streets and waterfront of this port town following one or all of the Heritage Walking Tours.

Lake Huron has played a vital role in the history of Bayfield. In 1832, Baron van Tuyll van Serooskerken, a Dutch nobleman, purchased large holdings in the Huron Tract including 388 acres at the mouth of the Bayfield River for a settlement. The hamlet developed first as an agricultural supply centre. In the 1840’s Bayfield was a busy shipping port for the export of grain. After rail arrived in the 1860s, the town became a fishing centre. As the community prospered, hotels, stores and many fine residences were built. Many remain. For more information visit: www.bayfieldhistorical.ca or call 519-440-6206.

The “4 Heritage Walking Tours” docket covers magnificent harbour and river mouth views; 19th and 20th century properties, 2 railway stations, historic commercial area; and many architecturally and historically significant locations. “Historic Downtown Goderich” is a brochure map covering 65 acres of urban hiking surrounding a central park and octagonal town square. Twenty-eight blocks make up 6 kilometers of compact streetscape for this shopping, business, civic, arts and entertainment hub. Explore the boardwalk and port’s marine past and present by following the “Marine Heritage Walking Tour.” Walking Tours can be downloaded at www.goderich.ca .

Brussels Although, Brussels officially became a village

in 1872, it began as the village of Ainleyville in 1855. William Ainlay, a surveyor for the Canada Company, first came to the area in 1852 and felt the waterpower provided by the Maitland River and the rich, deep, untouched soil beneath the canopy of trees made the site a good one. The village of Ainleyville, so named after Ainlay, but misspelled by the recording clerk, began in the southeast part of the present day village. Brussels soon grew into a prosperous community with its own railway station, many local industries, several churches and community groups, and a main street of fine brick blocks. Many of the commercial blocks, which presently line its main thoroughfare, Turnberry Street, were constructed after more than one devastating fire swept through the village. We invite you to tour our quaint historic downtown and stunning residential areas. Tour map can be downloaded at: www.huroneast.com

Seaforth Seaforth is a quintessential small Ontario town, dating back to the Victorian period during the years 1850-1853. Anticipating the construction of the railroad, Christopher and George Sparling acquired most of the present site of Seaforth, situated along Provincial Hwy 8, also referred to as the KitchenerStratford-Goderich corridor.

We invite you to take a tour of Seaforth beginning at Victoria Park and circling through Town, finally ending at the Cardno Music Hall and Clock Tower on Main Street. Along the way, you will pass sixteen municipally-designated heritage properties and take in Seaforth’s Downtown, one of the oldest designated Heritage Conservation Districts in Ontario. Tour map can be downloaded at: www.huroneast.com

For additional Heritage and Cultural Walking Tours in Huron County, please visit www.creativehuron.ca

Page 26

Sawmill Trail, Bayfield 81°41'45"W 20

81°41'30"W

43°34'15"N

0 CARRIAG E L AN

OLD RIVER ROAD

RO AD SAW MILL

190

FRASER POINT

Bender Viewing Deck 210

Ba yfiel

Woodpecker Tree

R i ve

R TE WA

UE BL

180

H IG

190

Bender Bridge 180

MILL DAM REMNANTS

Beatty Crossing

81°41'45"W 0 0

43°34'0"N 18

43°34'0"N

200

81°41'30"W

100 m 250

500 ft

Follow the Path of the Pioneers

This walk features a range of historical and natural points of interest. Naturalists will enjoy the changing terrain, varied plant life and the telltale signs of abundant wildlife. The trail starts out on the first pioneer path east of Lake Huron leading from the first ford or crossing point on the Bayfield River. It is likely that this shallow crossing was used for centuries before European settlers came to this area. In the early 1840s, a dam for the first pioneer grist mill in the area around Bayfield was built. It was also used as the first bridge and you can still see the pattern of stones in the river indicating where it was located.The contact for this trail is the Bayfield River Valley Trail Association. Distance

1.67 km

Difficulty Level

Level 2

Trail Use

Walking , Pets on leashes.

Trail Hazards

None

Trail Surface

Natural surface

Cost for Using Trail

None

Driving Directions

On Highway 21, just north of the bridge in Bayfield, turn right on Old River Road and proceed ½ kilometre and turn right at Sawmill Road the first stop sign. The trail entrance is at the end of this short cul de sac.

Page 27

Heritage Trail, Bayfield 81°42'30"W81°28'45"W 81°34'45"W

81°28'30"W 81°42'15"W 81°28'15"W 81°34'30"W 180

Ri v er

ve r Ri

_A u !

250ANE ILL L RT H

43°21'30"N

KBURN

43°32'30"N

LI NE

Stairs

COLINA STREET

43°34'0"N

T N O R

Y S EE

1,000 1,000 ft ft

F ! ! Í ! Æ

180

240

200200 m m

500 ft 500 1,000

43°21'0"N

250 250250500

RO AD

N AVEN

50 100200 100 m 0 00 50 50100

81°42'15"W 81°28'15"W 81°34'30"W 81°28'30"W

43°21'15"N

250

EASTER

TUYLL STREET

270

R iver

)

AR BOULEV PRYDE

ST REET

(HW Y #4

81°42'30"W81°28'45"W 81°34'45"W

CHARLES ST

RO MA N

DELEVAN STREE T 0

T EE R CRES TRT

ANDREW

SO UTH

OU KING SC E S IN ER H AT C

BLUEWATER 28HIG HWAY (HW Y #21) 0

o ck bu

LOUISA STREET

Lake Huron

26 For other heritage trails in Huron County, see page 24

43°32'15"N

0 00

250

A M

REET MA IN ST

43°21'0"N

43°33'45"N

5 !

270

C VI

REET HILL ST

43°21'15"N

ANNE STREET

SH O

200

280

RACE 240

NE TO N LA HAZEL

McNAUGHTON PARK

i !

190

BANNOC

L RO AD

s ab

G H IL

BAYFIELD TER

260

43°34'0"N

ld LO N

ET GE STRE

ON LINE

ET D STRE

Ba yfie 180

JOWETT LANE

RIVER SIDE DRIVE

43°32'30"N

81°27'30"W MO RR IS

OR CHAR GE OR

43°21'30"N

81°28'0"W 81°42'0"W 81°27'45"W 81°34'15"W

CLAN GREGOR SQUARE

81°42'0"W 81°27'45"W 81°34'15"W 81°28'0"W

b !

(Some Sections)

43°32'15"N

81°27'30"W

(Some Sections)

ÉN

History and Heritage in a Historic Village Follow the footsteps of the pioneers around the historic village. Meander along Bayfield’s tree lined Main Street until you reach the breathtaking Lake Huron lookout at Pioneer Park.

Descend the stairs to the sandy beach and follow the shoreline and head north toward the largest and most scenic recreational boat harbour on Lake Huron’s east coast. If the time is right, you may see one of the last fishing fleets on Lake Huron returning home with their catch. The contact for this trail is the Bayfield River Valley Trail Association.

Distance

2.4 km

Difficulty Level

Level 1 - (note alternate 0.3 km wheelchair route)

Trail Use

Walking, Pets on leash

Trail Hazards

None

Trail Surface

Paved (except on beach route)

Cost for Using Trail

None

Driving Directions

This trail starts in Clan Gregor Square at the heart of Bayfield on Highway 21 at the Main trail sign at the southwest corner of the Clan Gregor Square near the children’s playground.

Page 28

81°41'30"W

81°41'15"W

81°41'0"W

81°40'45"W

19 0

210

20 0

"Sawmill Trail"

43°34'0"N

43°33'45"N

HIG HWAY 200

Ba y f i e ld

43°33'45"N

CLAN GREGOR SQUARE

210

C A M IN

HILL TERR.

ENT

JANE STREET

DAVID STREET

JOHN AVENUE

T U TH (H

Y FR

W Y

ST T

SARNIA STREET

CAMERON STREET

ELIZABETH STREET

43°33'30"N

21 0

43°33'30"N

HURON

COUNTY

81°41'45"W 0 0

100

200 500

22 0

190

BLUEWATER

"Heritage Trail"

i v er

43°34'0"N 220

IT KE

81°41'45"W 180

180

Woodland Trail, Bayfield

81°41'30"W

MIL L

81°41'15"W

81°41'0"W

81°40'45"W

400 m 1,000

2,000 ft

Village to Vistas From the Main trail sign at the southwest corner of the Clan Gregor Square near the children’s playground, walk east through the beautiful village green, carefully cross highway 21, follow the trail signs and stroll past churches, an old boatyard and many of the early village homes until you reach the edge of the woods at Sarnia Street. Once in the woods, you will enjoy the scenic beauty of the ravines, old pastures and glacial hills as you walk along old gravel quarry roads, lumber paths and deer trails. The contact for this trail is the Bayfield River Valley Trail Association. Important Note: By agreement with our landowner partners, this trail is closed during gun hunting seasons. The dates will be posted on the trail and on the main trailhead Sign in Clan Gregor Square. Distance

5 km

Difficulty Level

Level 3

Trail Use

Walking, Pets on leashes

Trail Hazards

None

Trail Surface

Some paved, but natural surface in the woods.

Cost for Using Trail

None

Driving Directions

This trail starts in Clan Gregor Square at the heart of Bayfield on Highway 21.

Page 29

Klopp Woodland 81°35'45"W

81°35'30"W

81°35'15"W

250

43°25'30"N

To Hensall

i ! ZU RIC

RO AD H-H EN SALL

43°25'30"N

250

HURON

To Zurich

250

COUNTY

2 50

81°35'45"W 0 0

81°35'30"W

100 m 250

500 ft

81°35'15"W

F ! ! ( ! Í ! Æ

NÉ

Woodland Trail The Klopp Woodland trail is located in one of Southwestern Ontario’s largest wetland/woodland areas - the Hay Swamp. The parking lot has been established along with a commemorative garden, a walking path in the meadow and a hiking trail through a lowland forest. The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority is the trail contact. Distance

1 km loop

Difficulty Level

Level 1 - easy for family with young children

Trail Use

Walking, Skiing, Pets on leash, Hunting

Trail Hazards

None evident

Trail Surface

Natural and granular surface

Cost for Using Trail

Donations accepted by Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation. Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority pass required for hunting: $25 Individual Yearly Pass; $40 Family Yearly Pass

Driving Directions

On County Rd. #84 between Parr Line and Babylon Line.

Page 30

Varna Nature Trails 43°32'45"N

81°28'45"W

ON LINE

s ab

280

"Mavis' Trail" nl

240

D ra in

REET HILL ST

"Mavis' Trail"

EASTER

43°21'0"N

0 81°36'45"W

HURON

COUNTY

STANLEY COMPLEX

N AVEN

)

AR BOULEV PRYDE

ST REET

(HW Y #4

250

RT CRES

O AD

OU KING SC

i !

ANDREW

SO UTH

_ !

"Taylor Trail"

REET MA IN ST

50 100

Baseball Diamonds

LANDFILL

43°32'45"N

43°21'15

81°36'30"W

270

MIL

250

Sta 0

NE TO N LA HAZEL

McNAUGHTON PARK

43°21'30

81°36'15"W

ve r Ri

RIVER SIDE DRIVE

250

MO RR IS

STREET

Ri ver

43°21'15"N

81°27'30"W

0 25

ld y fie

260

81°36'45"W

81°27'45"W

230

ET D STRE

81°36'30"W

43°32'15"N

81°28'0"W

26 0

GE ORGE

43°21'30"N

81°28'15"W

OR CHAR

230

250

81°36'15"W

43°32'30"N

81°28'30"W

200 m 0 50 100 500

81°28'45"W 200 m

0 1,000 250 ft500

81°28'30"W

43°32'30"N

81°28'15"W

81°28'0"W

43°32'15"N

81°27'45"W

F ! ! ( ! Í ! Æ

1,000 ft

81°27'30"W

(Some Sections)

Mavis Trail

On Mavis’ Trail, walkers begin in a quiet pine meadow and after crossing a 65 foot bridge, will then meander along a heavily wooded path that eventually leads to a lovely, tranquil lookout over the charming Bayfield River. This trail is named after Mavis Govier. The Bayfield River Valley Trail Association is the trail contact.

Distance

2.5 km

Difficulty Level

Level 3

Trail Use

Walking, pets on leashes, limited cross country skiing, biking

Trail Hazards

None

Trail Surface

Natural surface

Cost

None

Driving Directions

These looped trails start at the Stanley Recreation Complex, 1.6 kilometers west of the village of Varna on County Rd #3.

Page 31

43°21'0"

Varna Nature Trails 43°32'45"N

81°28'45"W

NE TO N LA HAZEL Sta

280

240

D ra in

"Mavis' Trail"

_ !

"Taylor Trail"

EASTER

0 81°36'45"W

HURON

COUNTY

N AVEN

)

AR BOULEV PRYDE

ST REET

(HW Y #4

43°21'0"N

STANLEY COMPLEX

O AD

RT CRES

OU KING SC

i !

MIL

ANDREW

SO UTH

250

Baseball Diamonds

LANDFILL

REET MA IN ST

43°

81°36'30"W

270

43°32'45"N

50 100

43°

"Mavis' Trail"

REET HILL ST

81°36'15"W

ve r Ri

250

McNAUGHTON PARK

ON LINE

RIVER SIDE DRIVE

250

MO RR IS

STREET

Ri ver

43°21'15"N

81°27'30"W

230

field

260

81°36'45"W

81°27'45"W

0 25

ET D STRE

y Ba

81°36'30"W

43°32'15"N

81°28'0"W

26 0

GE ORGE

43°21'30"N

81°28'15"W

OR CHAR

230

250

81°36'15"W

43°32'30"N

81°28'30"W

s ab

200 m 0 50 100 500

81°28'45"W 200 m

0 1,000 250 ft 500

1,000 ft

81°28'30"W

43°32'30"N

81°28'15"W

F ! ! ( ! Í ! Æ

Taylor Trail

81°28'0"W

43°32'15"N

81°27'45"W

81°27'30"W

(Some Sections)

This interesting and varied trail is being hard surfaced with compacted gravel so that individuals with all abilities, including those in wheelchairs and strollers, will be able to experience the joy of a stroll in the woods. The gentle slopes and variety of landscapes will delight trail users of all ages. The Bayfield River Valley Trail Association is the trail contact.

Distance

1 km

Difficulty Level

Level 1

Trail Use

Walking, wheelchairs, baby strollers, cross country skiing, pets on leashes

Trail Hazards

None

Trail Surface

Compacted gravel

Cost

None

Driving Directions

Page 32

These looped trails start at the Stanley Recreation Complex, 1.6 kilometers west of the village of Varna on County Rd #3.

43°

MacNaughton-Morrison Trail 81°28'45"W

81°28'30"W

81°28'15"W

81°28'0"W

81°27'45"W

81°27'30"W MO RR IS

ET D STRE

ON LINE

OR CHAR STREET

NE TO N LA HAZEL

280

McNAUGHTON PARK

s ab

RIVER SIDE DRIVE

260

43°21'30"N

ve r Ri

GE ORGE

43°21'30"N

REET HILL ST

REET MA IN ST

43°21'15"N

270

ANDREW

SO UTH

43°21'15"N

OU KING SC

RT CRES

EASTER N AVEN

)

AR BOULEV PRYDE

ST REET

(HW Y #4

43°21'0"N

81°28'45"W 0 50 100 0

81°28'30"W

81°28'15"W

81°28'0"W

81°27'45"W

81°27'30"W

200 m

250 500

(Some Sections)

1,000 ft

Hike Along the Ausable River

This all-season trail winds through the picturesque Ausable River Valley between MacNaughton Park in Exeter and Morrison Dam Conservation Area on Morrison Line. The trail passes through towering hardwood and pine forests, skirts along the Ausable River and gives a bird’s eye view of the river valley at several lookouts. It’s also one of the best places to see the area’s unique white squirrels. The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority is the trail contact. Distance

4 km loop

Difficulty Level

Level 1 and 2

Trail Use

Walking, Skiing, Pets on leash, Cycling, Wheelchair Access (south trail)

Trail Hazards

None evident

Trail Surface

Granular surface, some natural, some boardwalk

Cost for Using Trail

Donations accepted by the Exeter Lions Club and Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation

Driving Directions

In Exeter, from Hwy. #4 (Main Street), turn east at Hill Street to MacNaughton Park; or, from Cty. Rd. #83, turn south on Morrison Line (entrance is across from Morrison Dam Conservation Area)

Page 33

Morrison Dam Conservation Area

81°27'30"W

81°27'15"W

81°27'0"W

81°26'45"W

81°26'30"W

81°26'15"W

RO AD

THAM ES

HURON

280

COUNTY

2 80

43°21'45"N

280

43°21'45"N MO RR IS ON LINE

A.B.C.A. OFFICES

27 0

McNaughtonMorrison Trail

43°21'30"N

280

43°21'30"N

43°21'15"N

280

43°21'15"N

280

81°27'30"W 0 50 100 0

81°27'15"W

81°27'0"W

81°26'45"W

81°26'30"W

81°26'15"W

200 m

250 500

(Some Sections)

1,000 ft

Enjoy Fishing, Hiking and Picknicking

Enjoy the scenery, while hiking, fishing, picnicking, or cross-country skiing. Morrison Dam Conservation Area provides many amenities and a variety of ecosystems including hardwood forest, pine plantation, wetlands and field succession. Motorized vehicles and hunting are not permitted. Walking and skiing are encouraged. The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority is the trail contact. Distance

5 km loop

Difficulty Level

Level 2 - moderate, wear comfortable, sturdy shoes

Trail Use

Walking, Skiing, Pets on leash, Wheelchair Access (some sections).

Trail Hazards

None evident

Trail Surface

Natural surface,granular surface, some boardwalks

Cost for Using Trail

Donations accepted by Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority

Driving Directions

From Exeter, take County Rd. #83 (Thames Rd.) east for 2.2 km, turn right (south) at Morrison Line - trail entrance 500 m ahead. (71042 Morrison Line)

Page 34

Redmond Tract

28 81°30'15"W

81°30'0"W

81°29'45"W

81°29'30"W

81°29'15"W

43°48'45"N

OK L

43°48'45"N

i ! i !

DO NN

300

WE S

IEL

43°48'30"N 310

43°48'30"N

310

3 10

43°48'15"N

81°30'15"W 0

50 100

250

43°48'15"N

81°30'0"W

200 m 500

81°29'45"W

81°29'30"W

ÉN

81°29'15"W

F ! ! ( ! Í ! Æ

1,000 ft

Just Off Donneybrook

Featuring upland maple forest and towering white pines, the 150 acre Redmond Tract offers year ‘round hiking and skiing opportunities. As a “working forest”, the Redmond Tract provides sustainable harvests of wood products while providing prime fish and wildlife habitat.

i !

Located just north of the scenic village of Auburn, the Redmond Tract, a County forest, is just off the Donnybrook Line on Westfield Road. Distance

Main Loop - 1.9 km

Difficulty Level

Level 2 and 3

Trail Use

Walking, Pets on leash, Cross-Country Skiing, Snow Shoeing

Trail Hazards

Trails can be slippery, Small bridge only suitable for 1 person at a time

Trail Surface

Natural Surface

Cost for Using Trail

None

Driving Directions

Located on Westfield Road, from Donnybrook Line turn onto Westfield Road heading east. There is a main parking area on the south side of the road.

Hardwood - Loop - 0.54 km

Page 35

Stevenson Tract

81°18'30"W

81°18'15"W

81°18'0"W

81°17'45"W

CL YD

INE

81°18'45"W

43°46'45"N 340

43°46'45"N

[ ! 43°46'30"N

43°46'30"N 0

330

340

0 50 100

330

81°18'30"W

200 m 500

43°46'15"N

i ! 3 30

81°18'45"W

250

340

43°46'15"N

330

iMOR !

1,000 ft

81°18'15"W

81°18'0"W

81°17'45"W

F ! ! ( ! Í ! Æ

A River Runs Through It

ÉN

Explore a piece of Ontario’s reforestation legacy on the beautiful mixed forest trails of the 200 acre Stevenson Tract. Purchased by the County in 1951, this property was part of a province-wide effort to reforest fragile lands for the improvement of water quality, reduction of flooding and conservation of soil. Bi-sected by the Middle Maitland River and the Sunshine Creek, the Stevenson Tract features prime fish habitat, scenic canoeing, and some of the best hiking trails in the middle of the county.

Distance

West Main Loop - 2.32 km

Difficulty Level

Level 2 and 3

Trail Use

Walking, Pets on leash, Cross-Country Skiing, Snow Shoeing

Trail Hazards

Some areas with steep slopes, may be slippery.

Trail Surface

Natural Surface

Cost for Using Trail

None

Driving Directions

Located on County Road #16 (Morris Road) half way between London Road and the village of Brussels just east of Clyde Line. Parking areas located on East and West side of bridge.

Page 36

East Main Trail - 0.54 km

ed y in ds on he me

n s

Indoor Trails

There is a wide variety of opportunity to walk both indoors and outdoors in Huron. Indoor walking provides an all year round, temperate controlled, safe spot for walking. Maitland Recreation Centre (Goderich - Huron YMCA) (519) 524 – 2125 190 Suncoast Drive East Goderich, ON, N7A 4N4 Website: http://www.ymcaswo.ca/ Details: Daily fee to use the track. 200m track. Day Fee: $8.50 adult $7.00 student $5.00 child $16.75 family pass Or free with membership Central Huron YMCA (Clinton) (519) 482 – 3655 239 Bill Fleming Drive Clinton, ON, N0M 1L0 Website: http://www.ymcaswo.ca/ Details: No fee to use the walking track. 200 metre track. Day Fees (for the rest of the YMCA) are: $8.00 adult $6.00 student $4.00 child $15.00 family pass Or 10 use pass = $63.00 adults Huron Ridge Acres 74101 Bronson Ln. RR# 2 Zurich, ON N0M 2T0 Contact is Carol Steckle. (519) 565 – 2122 Email: info@huronridge.ca Website: www.huronridge.ca Details: No fee to use. Use the sidewalks in the greenhouses during the winter months! January, February and March you can walk in the greenhouse between 10am and 4pm. Suncoast Mall 397 Bayfield Rd. (Hwy. 21 South) Goderich, ON Phone: 519-524-8300 Details: No Fee to use. Use the mall corridors during mall hours!

Page 37

For your complete Huron County travel information package contact:

County of Huron Planning & Development Dept. 57 Napier St. • Goderich Ontario • Canada • N7A 1W2 519-524-8394 Ext. 3

1-888-524-8394 Ext. 3 tourism@huroncounty.ca

Publication supported by the County of Huron

Printed in Canada • Spring 2013 (Fifth Edition)

www.ontarioswestcoast.ca

Page 38