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Caledonia Ramblers Trail Guides

Are you interested in all the hiking opportunities in and around Prince George? Then you must pick up a copy of Volumes 1 and 2 of the Caledonia Ramblers trail guides. They contain complete descriptions of over 50 trails, along with directions to the trail head and trail ratings.

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Dog Friendly Hikes Now Available

Wouldn't it be great to have your four-legged companion along on a group hiking trip? Now you can as the Club is now offering dog friendly hikes on a pilot basis! Before your dog can go on a hike, it must be vetted to ensure it is well behaved and won't be a nuisance.

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Caledonia Ramblers Stamps for Sale

Here's a way to brighten up your envelopes - official, limited edition, Caledonia Ramblers postage stamps. A perfect gift or a great addition to your collection. The Club is selling them in groups of five stamps for $10. They come with the Club logo and a choice of either a maple leaf or a snowflake. They can be purchased through the trip leaders at the start of each hike.

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Forest Service Roads closed in Omineca Region

Due to heavy rainfall and frost-related damage, the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations is urging everyone to avoid the Forest Service Roads in the Omineca Region for the time being (until conditions improve). This includes staying off the roads for the Victoria Day long weekend.

Upcoming Hikes

The Caledonia Ramblers will be leading a dog friendly hike along the Artwork Trail at Forest for the World on Sunday May 29th. Participants are urged to bring a day backpack carrying something hot to drink, lunch and snacks, extra warm clothing, and hiking poles. Please meet 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time of 9 a.m. at the UNBC/Greenway parking lot.

Note: All dogs must be vetted by Steve prior to the hikes.

The carpool fee is $3.

For more information contact Steve at: 250-301-6675.

The Caledonia Ramblers will be leading an easy-moderate (C2d) hike along the escarpment above the Blackwater River, approximately 80 km southwest of Prince George (a round trip distance of 12 - 14 kms). Participants should be equipped with proper footwear and a daypack carrying insect repellent, plenty of water or something to drink, lunch and snacks, extra warm clothing, rain gear and possibly bear spray. Hiking poles may also be worthwhile. Please meet 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time of 9 a.m. in the parking lot behind Prince George City Hall.

The carpool fee is $15.

For more information contact Greg at: 250-617-7799.

The Ramblers have submitted an application to the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC Community Small Grants for up to $500. If successful, the grant would help toward an increased Accessibility Project at Goodsir Nature Park.

Work on this project began last year with 20 truckloads of donated gravel to provide a better surface for wheelchairs and strollers. A donated John Deer "sit on" Tractor was used to transport the gravel along the trail, but the John Deere is out of commission at the moment and may not be available on June 4th. If so, then we will have an opportunity to practice our wheelbarrow skills, along with hoes and rake handling.

We have 6 wheelbarrows on site and a few hoes and rakes, but bring hoes and rakes if you have them. Two people per wheelbarrow, and trading off every 5 minutes or so will make the work manageable along with the hoe and rakes.

The work will begin at 10 am and end at 1 pm. Please meet 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time of 9 a.m. at the Prince George City Hall parking lot.

The carpool fee is $0.

For more information contact Nowell at: 250-562-7485.

The Caledonia Ramblers will be leading an easy (A1b) hike on the Giscome Portage on Sunday, June 5th. We will be trail marking as go. Participants should bring a day backpack, sufficient water or something else to drink, lunch and snacks, extra clothing and rain gear, hiking poles, gaiters and bear spray. Please meet 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time of 9 a.m. at the Prince George City Hall parking lot.

The carpool fee is $TBD.

For more information contact Dave at: 250-564-8887.

The Caledonia Ramblers will lead an Easy (B1b) hike along the Cheslatta trail, south of the UNBC Greenway trailhead and parking lot. This hike should take approximately two hours to complete. Participants should bring a day backpack, sufficient water or something else to drink, lunch and/or snacks, extra clothing and rain gear, insect repellent and perhaps gaiters, sunscreen, hiking poles and bear spray. Please meet 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time of 9 a.m. in the parking lot behind Prince George City Hall.

The carpool fee is $3.

For more information contact Nowell at: 250-562-7485.

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