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Rock! Racoon:
Continues
trail story
[By the Maitland Valley
Conservation Authority]
In his last column Rocky
provided us with some history on
the Maitland Trail Association
and its attempts to construct a
system of hiking trails in the
Maitland Valley running from
Goderich to Wingham and
beyond. Part of this trail has been
completed and may be enjoyed by
all this year. Association
members are optimistic that
another large section can be
constructed this year.
Before you strike put on' this
most enjoyable recreational
activity, Rocky wishes to tell you
somethings which must be
remembered if you are to enjoy
your experience and are to leave
the trail in good condition for the
enjoyment of others.
Experienced hikers follow a set
of rules known as the Trail Users
Code. They realize that good
hikers hike only along , marked
routes; do not climb fences, but
use the stiles; carry out all
garbage (if you can carry it in, you
can carry 'it Out); do not camp or
use fires, except at officially
designated and posted campsites;
leave plants and flowers for
others to enjoy; never strip bark
off frees; walk along 'the edges of
fields, not across them; protect
and do not disturb wildlife; leave
only thanks and take nothing but
If we are all good hikers there
will be no danger of the trails of
Maitland Valley becoming
run-down and covered with
garbage. •
There are some things to
remember. When you go hiking
whether it be for a short 1 or 2
hour trip or for an entire day or
more, wear proper footwear. Your
feet are all you have to get you out
of an area so be sure that you
have them well protected in light
but strong, preferably water
proof, boots. Running shoes may
be comfortable for short walks on
level stone free ground. However,
your feet will tire quickly if the
trail is steep and rocky. Also, if
running 'shoes or street shoes
become wet so do your feet and'
soreness will quickly follow.
In warm weather, always carry
a container of insect repellent
with you. Nothing can spoil an
enjoyable afternoon's walk
through the woods more quickly
than a swarm of unstopped black
flies or mosquitoes. Even Rocky
has trouble with these pesky
pests.
Try to be prepared for the
unexpected. Weather conditions
can change very rapidly in this
part of the world. Balmy skies can
give way to crashing thunder-
storms in short order. So, always
carry protective clothing such as a
rain hat and slicker with you.
Try never to hike in shorts.
Most trails are intentionally
routed away from hazardous
plants such as poison ivy, poison
oak, stinging nettle, and take the
easiest route around physical
barriers. However, this avoidance
is tot always possible. It is
extremely easy to walk through a
patch of poison ivy or to slip on
slippery rocks. Long pants will
often provide the protection
necessary to prevent injury.
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