Hike Full4 season Farm Hike

Multi-generation property operating as a family farm. A hike to see the natural diversity that can co-exist with farm and forest operations. This property is regularly visited by landscape artists. There still exist dry stone fences used for livestock containment. There is a small maple operation established in 1921, with more modern technology. A CSA garden will show its fall crops. Often there are wild apple trees to sample.

The property has diverse operations and habitat. Most of the hike will be on maintained farm/forest access trails. Short bushwacking diversions may occur to show features of interest to the group.  No dogs please

HIKE #: 28

DATE: Saturday, September 24

START TIME: 9:00 am

DURATION: 2.5 hours, 3.5 km

LOCATION: Waverly Brook Farms, 1632 Old Donald Rd.

RATING: Intermediate – some hills

MAXIMUM #: 20

AMENITIES: Parking, washrooms, food/water, shelter

LEADERS: Godfrey & Jean Tyler

LEADERS BIO: Godfrey Tyler is the fourth generation to live on Waverley Brook Farm. His agricultural and forestry experience as well as his story telling of local folklore is legendary (in the family). He can speak knowledgeably about local forestry and agricultural practices. Jean Tyler has 24 years of bio‐dynamic community gardening experience and is a certified hike leader.

DIRECTIONS: From Haliburton follow Gelert Rd. (County Rd . 1) to Old Donald Rd.. The distance from Haliburton is approximately 4 km. From Minden take Hwy 35 to South Lake Rd. (County Rd 16). Turn east and follow South Lake Rd. to the “T” intersection at Gelert Rd. (County. Rd 1). Turn left and follow to Old Donald Rd.. The distance from Minden is approximately 24 km. GPS coordinates: N 45.0048, W 78.5440