Northumberland - Carstairs Trail, Slow, Scott Cecchin

Members and non-members welcome

ORTA Map 11; 2 hours; 3-4.5km depending on route;

This hike is for anyone who wants to learn basic tree identification skills! Target audience is tree ID beginners, but those who want to brush up on their ID skills are encouraged, as well. We’ll walk along the Northumberland Forest’s Carstairs Trail, making frequent stops to learn how to ID some common trees you’ll see along the moraine (and beyond). This hike is also ideal for anyone wanting a more easygoing hike, with the occasional stops for nature appreciation. Dogs are welcome, Maximum of 15 hikers and open to non-members.

Meet up by 9:50 am for a 10:00 am start.

Parking: Carstairs Tract parking lot on Bowmanton Rd. (see coordinates)

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Scott Cecchin, 705-957-8952