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The Maitland Trail Association (MTA), a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization, was established on July 2, 1975, with the vision of creating a trail that follows the picturesque Maitland River.

10/29/2026

Lots of great hiking ahead with the Maitland Trail Association!

🥾 OCT 31
Mindfulness Walk & Forest Therapy
11:00 AM | Millennium Trail, Goderich

🍂 NOV 7
Varna Nature Trails Family Hike
9:00–10:15 AM | 3–4 km | Family-friendly

🌲 NOV 14
Morris Tract to Benmiller
9:00–10:30 AM | Scenic river views

🥾 NOV 21
Morrison Dam & MacNaughton-Morrison Trails
9:00–11:00 AM | Approx. 8 km

🍁 NOV 28
Mindfulness Walk & Forest Therapy
11:00 AM | Millennium Trail, Goderich

Pre-register where required and make sure your annual MTA waiver is complete before participating.

More details at maitlandtrail.ca under EVENTS!

10/29/2026

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10/26/2026

NOTE BRIDGE CLOSURE FOR REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE

🍂 Please share the news! Please be advised that the Menesetung Bridge will be temporarily closed for 3–4 days beginning Monday, November 9, while railing maintenance is carried out.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we complete this important maintenance work to help keep the bridge safe for everyone to enjoy.
Please plan your trail outings accordingly, and thank you for your understanding!
We look forward to welcoming you back onto the bridge soon! Town of Goderich Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh G2G Rail Trail Maitland Trail Association Waterfront Regeneration Trust Trans Canada Trail

10/26/2026

Maitland Trail Closure – Deer Hunting Season 2026

November 2–8, 2026 AND November 30–December 6, 2026

Please be advised that most sections of the main Maitland Trail will be CLOSED from Monday, November 2 through Sunday, November 8, 2026 and November 30–December 6, 2026 during the controlled deer hunting season.

Much of the Maitland Trail crosses privately owned land, and these closures are necessary to respect landowners and their hunting activities.

The following trails will remain OPEN:

Maitland Woods
Menesetung Trail
Millennium Trail
Sifto Loop Trail
G2G Rail Trail

Safety Reminder: Please avoid using any closed sections of the Maitland Trail during hunting season. When enjoying trails that remain open, we strongly encourage hikers to wear bright, highly visible clothing, preferably blaze orange, and to keep dogs leashed. Always respect posted signs and trail closures.

We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our trails safe and respecting the activities of local hunters and landowners. We also extend our sincere thanks to the landowners whose generosity makes public access to these beautiful trails possible.

Maitland Trail Association

10/09/2026

Trail guides available at 360 Bikes 'n Boards

More Maitland Trail Association (MTA) maps have arrived!🍁

10/02/2026

October Hikes with the Maitland Trail Association 🍂

There are lots of great ways to get out on the trails this month, from bird watching and easy-paced hikes to more challenging Maitland Trail sections and a quiet mindfulness walk. HIKING Detailed schedule Aug-Nov.docx

* Oct 3 | Migrating Water Birds Hike — 9:00–10:30 AM, Summerhill Road. Level 1, moderate pace. HIKING Detailed schedule Aug-Nov.docx
* Oct 4 | Dublin Farm Hike — 9:00–11:00 AM. Private property near Dublin, Level 1, easy pace. HIKING Detailed schedule Aug-Nov.docx
* Oct 11 | River Line to Sharpes Creek Line — 1:30–4:00 PM. Level 3, moderately fast pace with significant hills. HIKING Detailed schedule Aug-Nov.docx
* Oct 18 | Maitland Trail, Morris Tract & Ross Property — 9:00–10:30 AM. Level 1–2, moderate to brisk pace. HIKING Detailed schedule Aug-Nov.docx
* Oct 31 | Mindfulness Walk & Forest Therapy — 11:00 AM, Millennium Trail in Goderich. Level 1, slow meditative pace. HIKING Detailed schedule Aug-Nov.docx

Please pre-register with the hike leader where required and complete the Maitland Trail Association annual waiver before participating.

See you on the trails this October! Downtown Goderich

10/02/2026

This Saturday! Make sure to register.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026 MIGRATING WATER BIRDS HIKE Time: 9:00-approximately 10:30 a.m. Walk the dikes around the ponds while looking for migrating water birds. Meeting Location: Parking lot at 40905 Summerhill Road (Near Hullet Marsh) MAP LINK Difficulty: Level 1 Pace: Moderate Annual Waiver: Comp...

10/01/2026

Many people don’t realize all the work that our trail maintenance team does behind the scenes to keep the trail safe and clear. They also may not realize that the MTA is the trail steward group that helps to maintain a large a section of the G2G Rail Trail from Goderich to west of the Maitland River near Auburn. Yesterday Brad and Phil took on the project of installing new detour signs for the G2G. One day we hope to have a permanent bridge over the Maitland (Menesetung) River near Auburn.

Address

P. O. Box 443
Goderich, ON
N7A4C7

Website

https://www.maitlandtrail.ca/

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