Whispers of Autumn: Fall Equinox Trail Hike

Whispers of Autumn: Fall Equinox Trail Hike

Celebrate the (delayed) transition from summer to autumn when day and night are equal in length by walking with Tanya and Tom along the Royal Recreation Trail, Speed River Trail and Guelph Lake Trails.  Take notice of the changing leaf colours, falling temperatures, and how the flora and fauna prepare for winter. Bathroom breaks at Riverside Park. 

Date: Saturday, Sept 26, 2026

Time: 8:00am-1:00pm

Meet Location: Covered Bridge (Gordon St parking lot)

Hike Location: From Covered Bridge to Guelph Lake Dam and back.

Distance: 20km

Difficulty: Level 3 due to length.  Pace 4+ km per hour.  Flat, with a mix of hard packed gravel, pavement and dirt.

Maximum 20 participants.  No dogs please. 

What to Bring:

Water:  2 liters minimum.

Snacks: Short break on Guelph Lake Dam.

Hiking boots or sturdy trail shoes.

Rain gear, warm layers

Hat.

Bug repellant.

Hiking poles optional.

Hike Leaders:

Tanya Simpraga tsimpraga@yahoo.comor text 226-791-4565

Tom Reilly t.reilly@rogers.com