The hike will be led by mycologist Dr. Jen McDonald. This is a beautiful well-groomed trail with several river side locations, gentle hills, scenic rest stops and some heritage interpretation plaques. There is also a Carolinian forest with flora and fauna typical of this type of habitat. We will likely see many common mushrooms and the focus will be on identification.  The hike is limited to current members of the Bayfield River Valley Trail Association. For further information contact George Ebers, 519-482-7572.  Additional hike leaders are Roberta Stemp and Peter Jeffers.

 Meeting Point: Meet by the bandstand in Clan Gregor Square at 1.30pm. We can then carpool to Lobb and be back in Bayfield at around 4.30pm.

Driving Directions: HWY #8 north of Clinton towards Holmesville.  Turn right on to Sharpes Creek Line. Turn right on to Maitland Line; Parking at intersection of School House Rd.  Map at https://ontarionaturetrails.com/trail/lobb-trail/

Distance: approximately 7 km 

Difficulty Level: Moderate. Trail well marked but with some steep inclines, rough spots or obstacles. 

Trail Surface: Natural surface and bridges.