While you were away … you might have missed this! There were two tractors on the trail, cutting back brush on the side. They have done a great job; not much debris on the trail. The trail was in great shape by Picton. Full story on the County’s web site here . Read More
Wild Parsnip is but one of the many invasive species that grow along the Trail. If you or your pet come in contact with this plant, a severe skin reaction may result. The County is asking residents to help map invasive species. We encourage our Trail users to engage in this on-line survey. For more information please visit Have Your Say. Read More
The County will be working on the Trail Tuesday, April 5th, weather permitting, starting at Highway 49 and heading west. The work period may span two weeks and will involve the use of heavy mechanical equipment, so please steer clear if you see them on the Trail. The cutting of brush will extend a distance of about 3 feet past the gravel surface. What’s different in 2022? In previous years this work was contracted out, but this year it is… Read More
Monday, February 21, 1:00 pm Through the Hillier Wetlands … West and North Meet at 1:00 pm where Closson Road intersects with the Millennium trail near Old Danforth Road in Hillier. Parking is very limited – try car-pooling. All weather. Covid guidelines. Pets not recommended. Read More
Slab Creek just south of the Hillier Kiosk in mid-afternoon. No vehicles, no other people, very pale sky with only the sounds of geese arguing about how to line up and/or where to go for more sunshine. Read More
This bicycle repair station on Salem Road is located at one of the busiest kiosks because it is on Highway 33 in Consecon. It is the third installation along the Trail with the other ones being at Hillier and Wellington. Read More
Two weeks to Christmas, and the Trail is still good for cycling! Read More
As part of its commitment to the environment, Hydro One is protecting, enhancing and creating pollinator habitat on lands they manage, including electrical transmission line rights-of-way. In the past two years, as part of restoration alongside the Millennium Trail, Hydro sowed pollinators along their right of way abutting the Millennium Trail from the west edge of Picton G&CC, behind The Wellings, and then south and west to Johnson Street. Later this year they will complete the trail-side installation of three… Read More
On Thursday, October 7th the Trails Committee and Volunteers gathered in Wellington Park to hear from various committee members on successes from the past year and plans for next year’s successes (we hope). A crowd of almost 40 people were in attendance, including invited Councillor Ernie Margetson and County staff member Albert Paschkowiak, Environmental Services and Sustainability Supervisor. There were some lively exchanges among Trail Committee members and volunteers with many good ideas offered for the near future of the… Read More
Greg Gannon is a kinesiologist who is a keen cyclist and walker. Last Saturday he walked the Millennium Trail, starting at km 0 at 6:15 am and ending at CR49 and Parson’s Brewery for a pint, 8 hours later. Along the way he enjoyed the benefits of the Rest Areas as he came to them. He said that the Trail was in great condition. Read More
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