This is the newest section of the Hickson Trail (HT). It was once part of a rail line that ran from Stratford to Port Dover. Over the years it has overgrown and remained unpassable. In the fall of 2017 a committee of volunteers started to clear the trail and raise money to buy 2 "bridges" to put over the creek in 2 separate spots along the trail. These"bridges" are made from de-commissioned transport truck beds, that have had deck boards and railings attached to enable their use as a bridge.
This Trail can be muddy at times and there are a few spots used by tractors from neighboring farms. You are welcome to hike or bike this trail but MOTORIZED VEHICLES are NOT ALLOWED at any time. At each end of this 3km long section of trail (from Braemar Siderod north up to Hickson), there is a post at the side of the trail where there is bird seed and walking sticks. If you use a walking stick, please leave it at the other end of the trail for someone else to enjoy on their hike.
The Red-tailed hawk (Buteo Jamaicensis) is a raptor that lives throughout most of North America all year round. They will kill and eat small rodents, rabbits, reptiles and birds. Their diet is specific to whats available in the area they live in. While their feathers are primarily brown and white, they can sometimes be mostly white, right through to all black in colour. When flying overhead you can often distinguish them from other raptors their size due to their "red" tail
This cache is a cammo taped pre-form container