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Here are some pictures of hikes I have been on with the Oak Ridges Trail Association. Some people are having challenges manipulating the thumbnail pages, so I created this HELP file. (Click on HELP). If you have a Facebook account, please consider joining our Oak Ridges Trail Group.

• Mon, Dec-19, 2011, York Region Forest - Eldred King Woodlands plus Hollidge ORTA Map 4; Slow to Moderate pace; 2+hrs. Forested and meadow trails. Some moderate hills and sandy areas. Well mannered dogs are welcome. Bring water and snacks. Join us for lunch afterwards. Icers?? Depending on the weather. Brian &Wilma

  Icers were worn by most but not really needed.

• Mon, Dec-5, 2011, Uxbridge - Walker Tract ORTA Map 5; Slow to Moderate pace; 2+hrs. Eighth annual Millage Wedding Anniversary hike. Well mannered dogs are encouraged to bring
  their owners. Sheltered, winding trails through mature forest. Moderate hills. Bring water and snacks. Icers?? : Brian & Wilma

  63 hikers joined us on this special occassion. A great hike and the off to the party afterward

• Mon, Nov-21, 2011, Palgrave Forest ORTA Map 1; Slow to Moderate pace; 2+hrs. Loop hike. Social outing along a variety of scenic forested trails. Well mannered dogs welcome. Bring water and snacks. Brian & Wilma

• Mon, Nov-7, 2011, Uxbridge - Secord-Goodwood Tracts ORTA Map 5; Slow to Moderate pace; 2+hrs. Scenic ponds, meadows and forested trails. T&B and loop hike. Well mannered dogs are encouraged to bring their owners. Bring water and snacks. Going for lunch afterwards. Brian & Wilma

• Mon, Apr-25, 2011, Uxbridge Walker Tract, loop hike ORTA Map 5; Slow to Moderate pace; 2-2.5 hr. Well mannered dogs are encouraged to bring their owners. Sheltered, winding trails through mature forest. Moderate hills. Bring a drink and snacks. Join us for lunch afterwards. Brian & Wilma

  A few new people joined us on this holiday Monday. And of course it was another successful hike with comfotable weather for hiking.

• Mon, Apr-11, 2011, York Region Forest Hall Tract ORTA Map 4; Slow to Moderate pace; 2-2.5 hr. Well mannered dogs welcome. Sheltered, sandy forested trails. Bring a drink and snacks. Join us for lunch afterwards. Brian and Wilma

  Another great hike. The rain held off and it got quit warm.

• Mon, Mar. 28, 2011, York Region Forest – Eldred King Woodlands ORTA Map 4; Pace: Slow to Moderate; Estimated Hiking Hours:2-2.5hr. Boots? Icers? Depends on the weather... Forested and meadow trails. Some moderate hills and sandy areas. Bring water and snack. Join us for lunch afterwards. Well mannered dogs are welcome. Bob and Diane

  Brian & Wilma were off on their Safari so Diane & I led this one. We don't mind because it is one of our favourate hikes.

• Mon, Mar. 14, 2011, Uxbridge Countryside Preserve Trail ORTA Map 5; Pace:Slow to Moderate; Estimated Hiking Hours:2-2.5hr. Snowshoes? Boots? Icers? Rolling meadowland and woodlands located atthe southern boundary of Uxbridge. Bring water and snack. Lunch after in Uxbridge. Well mannered dogs are welcome. Brian or Wilma

  I'm so late putting this up I don't remember details.

• Mon, Feb-28, 2011, York Region Forest Hall Tract - ORTA Map 4; Pace: Slow to Moderate; Estimated Hiking Hours:2-2.5hr. Sheltered forested trails. Boots/icers/Snowshoes depending on the weather. Bring a drink and snacks. Going for lunch after. Well mannered dogs welcome. Brian and Wilma

  Another overcast day and a bit slushy walking. No rain, but a bit of light snow.

• Mon, Feb. 14, 2011, York Region Forest - Bendor & Graves Tract ORTA Map 4; Pace: Slow to Moderate; Estimated Hiking Hours:2-2.5hr. Loop hike. Snowshoes? Boots? Icers? Your choice…. Sheltered forest trails. Bring a warm drink and snacks. Join us for lunch afterwards in Newmarket. Well mannered dogs are welcome. Brian or Wilma

  27 hikers enjoyed todays hike. It was rainy and overcast, but it was nice to have the temperature above 0 for a change.

• Mon, Jan. 31, 2011, Palgrave Forest ORTA Map 1 Pace: Slow to Moderate; Estimated Hiking Hours:2-2.5hr. Loop hike. Social outing along a variety of scenic forested trails. Bring warm drinks and snack. Join us for lunch afterwards in Schomberg to thaw out and enjoy Sheena’s fabulous lemon cake. Well mannered dogs are welcome. Contact: Brian or Wilma

  17 of us enjoyed the well packed trails through the scenic forest.

• Mon, Jan. 3, 2011 York Region Forest North Tract ORTA Map 4 Pace: Slow to Moderate; Estimated Hiking Hours:2-2.5hr. Boots/icers/Snowshoes depending on the weather. Mostly level, forested terrain. Bring a warm drink and snacks. Going for lunch after to thaw out. Well mannered dogs welcome. Contact: Brian or Wilma

  A great hike with a variety or terain.