Ganaraska Trail - Minesing Swamp - Sat, Oct 13 2007

Ganaraska Trail - Minesing Swamp (10/13/2007)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Minesing Swamp (Barrie Area)

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Oct 13 2007 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:15 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Oct 11 2007 11:59:00 PM

Event Duration:

5-6 hours (does not include carpool time)

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Jennifer M
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, All Ages Welcome

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

9 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

We will drive up to the Minesing Swamp, near Barrie. We will be leaving from Fort Willow Depot, which is one end of the historic 9 mile portage between Willow Creek and Kempenfelt Bay on Lake Simcoe. This portage was used by Indigenous Peoples as part of a communications and trade route, as well as the Voyageurs. It also played a vital communications role in the War of 1812.

The Minesing Swamp is a Ramsar site, which means Canada has it has been designated a wetland site of international importance.
http://www.ramsar.org/profile/profiles_canada.htm

http://www.ramsar.org

The Minesing Swamp is 6,000 hectares, and contains swamp, fens, bogs and marshes. It is home to a number of birds and animals, and has Ontario's 5th largest Great Blue Heronry as well as one of Ontario's largest White-Tailed Deer populations and the largest pure stand of Silver Maple in Ontario.

The trail does pass through some wet ground (note: this is not supposed to be like the High Falls hike's 'wet ground'). Be sure to wear proper hiking boots and bring a change of shoes/socks etc.

We will be hiking a distance of 14.6k - through Minesing and back. The pace will be relaxed in order to take in the scenery - 3 to 3.5k/hour.

ALL dogs must remain leashed for the entire hike. All dog waste MUST be packed out. Dog owners are responsible for their own rides.

Required Items to Bring:

-hiking boots

-wool or synthetic blend socks

-lunch

-2L water

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

How to Get There:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

192Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:15 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $49.54 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Friday, November 7, 2025). This is based on $0.08/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Your event coordinator will confirm exactly how much money is required from each person.

Notes:

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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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