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Outings At The Summerstown Trails!
By Jean Pierre Tibbi exotic? Come on out for a
moonlight outing on the trails.
ummerstown, ON: You do not They occur about once a month,
Shave to be a champion XC and the schedule appears on
skier or biker to enjoy the trails. the Events page of the Friends
Here are some of the outings that website (www.summerstowntrail.
can be enjoyed by everyone. Just com). Wear a headlamp, or the
come out and enjoy a walk in a light from your phone will do. But
winter nature setting. Some of after 10-15 minutes in the forest,
the trails are designated as multi- your eyes grow accustomed to the
use trails and are very accessible dark (your pupils dilate) and you
for walkers and their families. can turn off your light. And that’s
Sometimes the trails can get when the magic happens! The
very hard packed and the use of moon is 97%+ full on the days
microspikes is recommended, as before and after the full moon; the
there are a few ups and down to next dates are Jan. 30-31 and Feb.
negotiate; this is especially the 1-2.
case if the sole of your boot is not
You XC skied years ago? You
ribbed, but smooth. There is no
fee to access the trails or to park want to try snowshoeing or fat
biking? Rental of equipment is
in the trailhead parking lot.
available on weekends at the
Looking for something more trailhead at a very reasonable
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price. More information on rental If you feel you can help, drop us
hours, cost, etc. can be found on a line at summerstowntrails@
our website page. The Friends gmail.com.
are also offering an Intro to Fat
Finally, be sure to come to
Biking clinic on Sunday, Jan. 18 the trails on Family Day, which
(see website).
this year will be on Monday,
The Friends will again be Feb. 16. Equipment rental is
hosting school groups on field trips free and so are the hot dogs,
throughout the winter, allowing taffy on the snow, etc. You can
between 600 and 800 students to also follow the Friends on their
experience a winter nature outing Facebook page at www.facebook.
on skis or snowshoes. When c o m / Su m m e r st o wn Tr a i l s.
anywhere between 35 and 50 kids The Summerstown Trails are
hop off the bus, we require a lot of located at 6150 County Road 27
volunteers to do all that needs to be (Summerstown Road), 1.6 km
done to ensure a successful outing. north of Exit 804 of Highway 401.
