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FALL WINTER 2024 NEWSLETTER NOW ONLINE
Off Leash Dogs - Trespassing on CN Property There still seems to be a few people who think the trails are their personal dog walking trails but all trails in Oxford County require your dog be on a leash and in control at all times. There seems to be some confusion concering the Carmeuse Trail off of Domtar Line. Only the small park that is on Carmeuse property if off leash. Once you leave the park and head east your are on a Oxford County trail and you dog must be on a leash. That trail ends at the CN tracks and there is no conection bewteen it and the Thames River Trail. Going on CN property you are trespassing and could recieve a $615 fine so please do not put yourself or your family in danger as trains pass there at up to 80 MPH. The area is partolled by CN Police on a regular basis as they have new equipment there.
Hodges Pond Update Sept 2024 The second bridge has been installed at the south end of the former Hodges Pond. Work is continuing to clear a trail on the east side. Soon, the loop trail will be available for all to enjoy!
Bench Dedication Thames River Trail On Sunday, October 6, the Glen Burrill bench was officially commemorated by his family. Linda Burrill (wife) appreciated the efforts of the OCTC in this special memory. Ken Westcar (Secretary/Treasurer) was MC and delivered a heartfelt message regarding Glen. Bagpiper Dylan Powell played Glen's favourite: Amazing Grace. Special thanks to Glen's family and Maglin Site Furniture who assisted with this project. Glen's dedication to the trail will be greatly missed.
TAKE A HIKE 2024 Photo of the event can be seen HERE:
DOWNLOAD the NEW 2023 OXFORD TRAILS GUIDE (large file will take a while to download)
CULVERT REPAIR Thames River Trail Dec 2022 Thanks to Ken, Glenn and other volunteers we now have a safe entrance from the Thames River Trail parking lot. Grating and a drain installed. Well done and thanks to Paul Brown for his help.
HODGES TRAIL at CEDAR CREEK OPENING Oct 12 2022
This event was planned to celebrate the contributions of
Gunn's Hill Limited Partnership, the neighbouring green
energy project, part of the Oxford Community Energy
Cooperative. Ongoing funding from GHLP has been
instrumental in the transformation of the Hodge's
Property...trails and natural heritage. Contributions
from GHLP have not only funded projects directly, but
have provided some of the matching dollars required for
some of our largest grants...from Environment Canada and
Health Futures. Thanks to Brad and his team as well as all the volunteers who made it such a huge success. UPDATE - HODGES CONSERVATION AREA - OCT 20 2020
Norwich to Tillsonburg Trail Update
Nov 6 2019 On Wednesday, November 6, Oxford County will be hosting a public meeting regarding the development of a recreational trail along the former railway corridor extending from Norwich to Tillsonburg. The meeting which will be from 7 - 9 p.m. at the Norwich Community Centre will outline the proposed plans to establish a trail partnership with the Oxford County Trails Council, the Township of Norwich, and a local community group for the development of approximately 15 kilometres of off-road trail, helping to provide further connectivity to the Trans Canada Trail, the local trail network within Tillsonburg, and on-road cycling routes.
HODGES POND OPEN HOUSE June 13 2019 Thank you to all those that attended.
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