Family Frolics Walks: Along the Grand River - 2 to 3 km

About Family Frolics Walks: Join GVTA hike leaders on family oriented walks/hikes. What you can expect: slower paces, between 1 and 2 hours, shorter distances (2 to 4 km). When: usually the last Sunday of each month at 2 pm.
Come exploring nature with family, kids and friends. All ages are welcome and no hiking experience is necessary. Everyone is welcome - not just families! Please note: children under 16 should be accompanied by adults.

About this hike: Join Michele Martin and Ron Cherry from the Grand Valley Trails Association for an easy family-friendly stroll along the Grand River at Stanley Park Optimist Natural Area to explore the wonders of nature and observe what plants, trees, animals and the river are up to in late summer/early fall!  All ages are welcome and no hiking experience is necessary. Children under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.

Hike leaders: 
Michele Martin - mpmartinsey@gmail.com | 226 792 8115
Ron Cherry - ronaldcherry002@gmail.com  | 226-338-8969

About the leader: Michele and Ron are both certified hike leaders. Michele has over 40 years of experience as an environmental educator and a loves spending time in nature and with people, a perfect combination for family hikes!  Ron began leading hikes with the Guelph Hiking Trail Club in 2016.  He has been a member of the GVTA for over ten years and is excited to now be leading for the GVTA.

Where: Kitchener
Length: 2-3 km
Category: In & Out
Pace and duration: Easy, 1-2 km/h. About 1.5 - 2 hours depending on what we find and the best pace for kids and/or seniors.
Hike level: Easy (1). Relatively easy, wide gravel path along the river through the forest, mostly flat.. 

Parking and departure: Hike starts at 2 pm. Please arrive 5-10 minutes earlier. Meet at the main parking lot off Shirley Rd., (43.479277, -80.425797), just near the intersection with Victoria Rd.