Friends of Seaton Trail

Staircase Construction at Forestream – Complete

admin — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 00:34:43 +0000

The construction of the new steel staircase at Forestream is complete.

Before:

Old wooden staircase at Forestream – uphill

Old wooden staircase at Forestream – downhill

After:

New galvanized steel staircase

Update Cedar trees removed from Whitevale area

admin — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 17:45:07 +0000

On August 14th, a green pickup truck was seen driving out of the old quarry just north of Whitevale with a bed loaded with cedars. An estimated 50-100 cedars have been removed. The truck has been driving around the 4 concrete barriers blocking the entrance to the quarry off North Rd.

The Friends advise you to not put yourself in harms way, but if you see something suspicious please get a description (and/or photo) of vehicle and people involved and report to the Friends who will forward on to the land managers for follow up.

Caution: beavers and dogs

admin — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 17:31:08 +0000

On Saturday July 28, on the trail between Forestream and Concession 3 near marker 1N056 , some dogs were approached by a beaver. As this is a popular area spot for dogs to swim, owners should use caution as the beaver appears to have no fear of dogs and could possibly injure them.

Forestream Stairs Construction Status

admin — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 20:03:48 +0000

The Forestream Stairs Construction Activity Status:

Helical piles have been completed and fully installed.
Due to multiple delays during the shop drawing review stage, metal fabrication was delayed.
As of now, we are targeting to have the fabrication completed by middle of July.
Installation of the stairs beginning the week of July 16th.
Site restoration will be the last element of the project, and will complete the project by the end of July.

Staircase Construction at Forestream

admin — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:15:09 +0000

The TRCA has awarded the contract for the supply and construction of a galvanized steel staircase at the Forestream stairs location. Removal of the existing stairs are tentatively scheduled to begin on March 26, 2012, and foundations (helical piles) are tentatively scheduled to be installed April 2nd. Project completion is scheduled for June 29, 2012.

During this time, the Seaton Hiking Trail will be closed in and around the construction area.

July 16, 2011 Work Party Photos

admin — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 18:14:16 +0000

BTC Seaton Trail Hike – May 15th

admin — Sun, 15 May 2011 13:30:32 +0000

Introduction to the Seaton Trail to Bruce Trail Conservancy Memebers.
The trail follows West Duffins Creek that winds through a riparian habitat, all within Pickering, Ontario. Hikers will witness how the stream cut down through the glacial till left during the last glacial period over ten thousand years ago. It is a spectacular trail in every season.

Length: 13 km, Pace: 4 km/h, Terrain: Hilly
Dropout, Refreshments after.
Depart 9:30 am, York Mills.
Fred Berktin, 416 520 3797 905 789 3717
Brandon Fahy, (416) 903-7572 before 9:00pm

Toronto Outdoor Club Winter Night Hike – Wed, Jan 26 2011

admin — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:54:30 +0000

We’re going to walk the first section of the Seaton Hiking Trail starting from south end parking lot (Coordinates: N43.86403 W79.09846). Depending on the condition, we may bring snowshoes. But usually boots with gaiters and icers would be adequate. This 9km night hike will approximately take us 2 to 3 hours to finish depending on the group dynamic. Meet at the trail head for a 7:00 PM departure or at the car pool for a 6:30 PM departure.
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“No Motorized Vehicles” Signs and Fence Installed Along Trail

admin — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:10:29 +0000

Unauthorized use of motorized vehicles is strictly prohibited

The Seaton Trail is being damaged by motorcycles and ATV’s. This issue is most prominent along Section 1 (Concession # 3 to Clarke’s Hollow) and Section 3 near the 407 bridge and gravel pit. The Friends of Seaton Trail volunteered to put up “Unauthorized use of motorized vehicles is strictly prohibited” signs along these sections of trail. Section 1 signage was installed on October 17, 2010.

The Friends also recommended to the TRCA and DEL that a fence be added to the top of the railway tracks hill.

Install Un-Authorized Use Signs On Sunday Oct 17, 2010

admin — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 15:42:45 +0000

Extensive erosion caused by use of dirt bike and ATVs on the trail.

Here’s your chance to give back to the Seaton Trail.

We are planning some trail work on Sunday Oct 17, 2010 and we are looking for volunteers. We will be meeting at Rossland Road Trail head parking lot at 8:30 AM. The activity will take about 3 hours.

The issue is the un-authorized use of dirt bike and ATV’s on the trail. This activity has caused extensive erosion in certain areas.

The Friends have discussed this issue with the land owner and managers of the Seaton Trail properties. The land managers (TRCA and DEL) have provided the poles, hardware and signs.

Our task is to install these un-authorized use of motorized vehicles signs on steel poles at various locations along section 1 of the trail. The poles are fairly heavy and we need 1 person per pole to carry them in. We have around 10 pole locations identified in section 1. We also need a few more bodies to carry the signs, tools and pole pounder.

Step 1: Place signs on trees (where available)

Step 2: Move signs to the steel poles

Step 1 was to put up the signs on trees (where available). You might have seen some of these in section 1 of the trail.

Step 2 is to move some of these signs to the steel poles. The poles will be positioned in clear view of these un-authorized use areas.

Step 3 will be to get users to report issues via the Friends website. From these reports we can follow up with the Pickering by-law officer on enforcement actions to educate and eventually stop this trail damage.

Please let us know if you can help out.