About the hike: Huron Natural Area is another lovely local forest trail gem within city limits; a Natural park with 264 acres of forest, wetlands & meadows traversed by hiking trails & a creek. The Huron loop is the main trail, with various additional loops connecting to it. We will hike a variety of the loops within the park over the course of the month. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing in winter. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
Weeknight Wanders Series
Join Leanne and Kamil for this Monday evening mini series of short weekday evening wanders! The perfect way to spend an evening! These hikes will be taking place in various locations, changing monthly. Our intention is to provide a regular weekday community hike night that folks can look forward to and count on year round!
Hike Leader: Leanne & Kamil Wierzbicki
Contact: 647-529-3324 | 647-529-3316
About the Leaders: Leanne and Kamil have been casual hikers since 2006, becoming more avid hikers in their mid forties! They began hiking with the GVTA upon moving back to Kitchener-Waterloo in autumn of 2023 after many years living in Northwestern Ontario. They knew they wanted to share their love of the outdoors and active living with others as certified hike leaders with this wonderful local organization. With a playful and enthusiastic approach to their outdoor adventures, this husband and wife team encourage you to get outside, move your body, and have fun doing it! Embrace your inner hike nerd.
Where: Huron Natural Area, Kitchener
Length: 4 km to 6 km
Category: Loop
Pace: Moderate to brisk, 4 - 5 km/hr. About 45-90 minutes, depending on which route we take.
Hike level: 1 (easy).
Relatively easy, wide path through the forest, with a few inclines and some protruding roots.
Depart: Hike starts at 6:45pm. Please arrive 10 minutes earlier, at 6:35 pm. In respect of all hikers, we will not be waiting for late comers. Meet at the main parking lot (43.398756,-80.482147).
Parking / entry fee: $9.50 adults, $7.50 seniors for day use. If you have a Grand River Conservation Authority pass, parking is free. You can also park out at the main road and walk in to the gatehouse, however, we would encourage supporting the conservation area.
Directions: Please use your favourite GPS app to obtain directions.
What to wear & bring: This is a summer hike; please dress accordingly. Wear good hiking shoes/boots, merino wool socks are a great idea, lightweight and breathable clothing (no cotton), hat, bug jacket/hat when necessary. Now in the season of sun and bugs, bring sunscreen and bug repellent.
Walking poles are optional but useful, and offer an upper body workout while you walk!
**All of our hikes are offered rain or shine, unless in the event of dangerous weather. Every day is a good day to get outside! Just arrive in appropriate gear!**
Sorry, no dogs on GVTA hikes with the exception of certified service dogs.
ALL ARE WELCOME ON OUR HIKES. Membership is encouraged as it helps to support our trails, $30 per household. To become a member please go to:
https://www.gvta.on.ca/Membership.
