The building of a trail is very much a team effort. King Report Top Tom Atkins , Chair Members of King Section met April 17 at Seneca and heard from Fiona Cowles about the history of the Association, the current status of the entire trail by President Tom Rance , and King Section developments by Tom Atkins. Development work planned includes route changes, bridge placements and boardwalk locations between the intersections of the 16th SR and the 7th Con and the 8th Con. A fall planting by King Section is being organized for the northeast corner of the 16th SR and Weston Road. This will be a mix of coniferous and deciduous trees and shrubs.
Financial support is in place from two sources and efforts are being made to increase the funds.
We're preparing the next edition of the ORT Guidebook. It will include several new sections, such as Caledon, west King Township, Whitchurch-Stouffville, and Clarington. For these parts of the Oak Ridges Moraine, we need information about local history, natural features, interesting uses of the Moraine, landmarks, attractions, businesses useful to hikers or travellers, local environmental organizations, etc. We are pleased to announce that the long awaited alterations to the section of trail between the York-Durham Line and Uxbridge Conc 3 are now complete. The new route, through the Secord Tract, is on higher ground, making for very pleasant hiking over much drier terrain.