About The Avon Trail
The Avon Trail is a linear hiking trail running from St. Marys to Conestogo, Ontario, Canada established and maintained by volunteers. Also, it exists due to the generosity of landowners. It provides a link between the Thames Valley Trail and the Grand Valley Trail. 
OVERVIEW of the MAIN TRAIL.
Most of the trail runs through scenic farmland and meanders along small rivers and streams. Since it is a continuous long distance trail, it also follows a few country back roads, and occasionally a busier route through the small towns in its path. The trail is marked at regular intervals by white rectangular blazes. Motorized vehicles, camping, and fires, are not permitted on the trail. The Avon Trail provides hiking opportunities led by volunteer leaders. It has the following objectives:
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stimulate an interest in hiking - establish and maintain trails for hiking
- encourage awareness of the natural environment
- promote the conservation of the environment
The Avon Trail has three general meetings each year and one annual general meeting. All are held at the Stratford Kiwanis Community Centre Complex, 111 Lakeside Drive, Stratford, Ontario at 7:30 p.m. The Avon Trail became a Canadian Registered Charity with the Canada Revenue Agency on May 16th, 1989 and our CRA Registration Number is 891197972RR0001.
MEMBERSHIP CARDS
Avon Trail members should always carry their membership cards with them as they travel on the hiking trails through the Upper Thames River Conservation Area at Wildwood Park. The membership card provides both parking privileges and day pass use through the Hiking areas.
The Conservancy Committee
The Conservancy Committee can be approached by any landowner or member of another like-minded organization, with specific requests. Read more
Trail Maintenance
Volunteers devote many hours performing a variety of trail mainteance tasks such as cutting weeds and branches to planning and building footbridges so the walking is a more enjoyable experience.
Construction Crew Tests New Bridge
Coordinates: 43.296425,-80.973462
What are those big numbers in the new Avon Trail Guide? 
Find out here.
Plants Along the Avon Trail
Trilliums, Poison Ivy, Giant Hogweed and Other Plants Along the Avon Trail. Details here.
New Maps
The 6th edition of the Avon Trail Guide is available with improved full colour maps and makes a great gift. Read more.
Seasonal Alerts
Poison Ivy
Hunting Seasons
Giant Hogweed
Ticks & Lyme Disease
Lightning Safety, EC
Black Bears
Coyotes | Wolves
Hike With Us
Initially come as a guest. On the hike schedule a contact person will be listed. Call or e-mail the person. He/She will be able to answer any questions you have about the hike and give you more specific information about the meeting place.
Join Us
Joining The Avon Trail helps to support the objectives. Volunteering to help with tasks helps even more and would be greatly appreciated. Please join us. Application & details here (PDF).
Become a Friend of the Avon Trail
If you cannot join The Avon Trail, please consider becoming a Friend of the Avon Trail. Here's How
Hike Schedule
2012 Spring Hikes and Other Events
Group Hikes
Volunteers prepare and lead group hikes. These hikes are submitted to the Hike Coordinator who compiles a hike schedule.
Trail Reroutes
The establishment and maintenance of the Avon Trail is a work in progress carried out by volunteers. For various reasons there are changes to the trail between publications of the Guide. Before going on a hike check Reroutes.
Next Meeting
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
7:30 pm
Kiwanis Community
Centre Complex
111 Lakeside Drive
Stratford
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