The Humber (William Granger Greenway) Trail Walk-Kleinburg

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General Information:

1. I will update this page to cancel, either because of the weather or unforeseen circumstances, so please check this page on the day of the event.
2. Please arrive about 15 minutes early to sign a waiver and be prepared to provide an emergency contact name and number.
3. Please do some research on the hike and select hikes that suit you.
4. Dress appropriately for the weather with sturdy hiking shoes or boots. Bring hiking poles if you have them to help with stability. For winter walks, you might need snowshoes, icers or microspikes.
5. Bring sufficient fluids and snacks for longer hikes.
6. We will often not have access to washrooms or portable toilets on these trails but bio-breaks are possible, if needed, along the walk.
7. If you are bringing guests, please RSVP accordingly and make sure they are aware of the hike details.
8. Be respectful of the environment. Take your garbage and pictures but leave everything else behind.
9. No dogs on my walks.
10. If you have any suggestions or concerns, I’m all ears.

http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/4/4/event_218282372.jpegThis flat gravel trail from Bindertwine Park to Rutherford Road links the Canadian McMichael Art Gallery to the Boyd Conservation. It follows the pretty Humber River Valley and passes through significant natural habitats, cultural and heritage resources, recreational and educational facilities and the historic Toronto Carrying-Place Trail which, in its glory days, was an important aboriginal trade route. This section of the trail is named after William Granger, the former chairman of the Toronto Region & Conservation Authority (TRCA).

The return circuit is about 11 km. Depending on the pace of the group we may not complete the circuit but we will walk for about 2 hours. The walk will be mostly in the open so be prepared for exposure to wintry winds, if any. Because of the gravel surface we most likely won’t encounter mud but there may be icy-slushy patches.

For a map more information and maps of the trail:
http://yorkexplorer.york.ca/yorkexplorer/pdf/Trail23.pdf

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We will meet at the parking lot of the Bindertwine Park. Please see the map for exact location.