Earth Day Cleanup Hike - 5.5 km

About hike: Earth Day 2026 is April 22. In recognition of Earth Day please join Ron on this hike where we will be restoring a short section of GVTA trails to a litter free condition. We’ll hike GVT in Natchez Woods both main trail and side trails. If time permits, we’ll also hike a short section of GVT along the Grand River. On a pre-hike March 21st most of the litter was on roads and side trails close to urban areas.

Hike leader: Ron Cherry
Contact:  ronaldcherry002@gmail.com | 226-338-8969

About the leader: Ron has been a hike leader for the Guelph Hiking Trail Club since 2016. He is excited to be leading for the Grand Valley Trail Association. He lives in Kitchener and have been a GVTA member for over ten years. He is a trail captain for a section of GVTA trail near to where he lives.     

Where: Kitchener
Length: 5.5 km
Category: Loop
Pace and duration: Leisurely, 2 km/hour. About 2.5 hours.
Hike level: 2 (intermediate). Mostly on easy trails and boardwalks with some rocks and roots. Short sections of road walking. A few easy hills to climb or descend. Could be wet and muddy in places.

Parking and departure: Meet at the M.R. Good Family Trailway on the Walter Bean Trail: 43.460166, - 80.420046.

Directions: Please use your favourite GPS app to obtain directions.
 
What to wear and bring: Work gloves to protect your hands. At least 1.5 L of water, snacks, raincoat, personal first aid kit, health card. Sunscreen and bug spray. Hiking boots required. Work gloves to protect your hands. Trash bags are optional – the hike leader will bring these.

Sorry, no dogs on GVTA hikes with the exception of certified service dogs.

ALL ARE WELCOME ON OUR HIKES. Membership is encouraged as it helps to support our trails, $30 per household. To become a member please go to: https://www.gvta.on.ca/Membership.