Recreational Trails Master Plan

Look at Port Elgin's Trails for the Gold Standard. The many trail systems they have are stellar for all types of recreational activities.

Besides the paved Saugeen Rail Trail - Port Elgin's Woodland Trail system has no roots, is safe, walkable, bikable, and mobility accessable. They use a chipped wood base on the path that simply gets replenished by the forest trees when needed. If you fall off your bake you won't break your neck. We have never seen a more beautiful or professional system anywhere else. Why could we not duplicate that on our Conservation Trails? It would be MUCH safer than orange spray paint on extremely dangerously high roots sticking out of the dirt/stone. That screams of desparation that Strathroy will not put any $ into improving the trail. There are so many trees lying around in the forests that could be chipped to pad our trails. Not to mention it would look beautiful. Being avid trail users for years we've seen the good, bad and the ugly. Our trails leave a lot to be desired unfortuately. Lots of room for improvement. Strathroy is growing fast - lets show some pride for the only recreational trail we have. And make it safe and beautiful for everyone!

Trails in the forests on the southwest side of Strathroy

There are several forest tracts on either side of Metcalfe south of Strathroy around the cemetery/transfer station/wetland and behind Trout Haven... maintained trails and bridges would create more natural space for residents.

There is enough property in the conservation area the there could be some really good biking trails.

I would like to volunteer to help out with the planning of the trail system.

I would like to see some sand put on the highest used trails during the winter months. I use the trails all the time have have heard many people complaining about the ice.

I believe a bike/walking/jogging/roller blading trail from Strathroy to Mt Brydges would be an important and well used asset.

A natural location for this trail would be along highway 81 between Strathroy and Mt Brydges, preferably as far way from vehicle traffic as possible. I believe persons living/working and visiting this area would use it regularly and it would attract others to the community.