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UHTHOFF TRAIL
The trail is open to the public year round. It is used by hikers, cyclists, naturalists, skiers, and equestrians. The trail which is 22 km long extends from Wilson Point Road to Coldwater; it is part of the Trans Canada Trail. Please keep on the trail and do not trespass on neighbouring private property. Leave the wildflowers and wildlife undisturbed for others to enjoy. Be careful of poison ivy. In accordance with Township of Severn By-law, the Uhthoff Trail within the corporate limits, does not permit the use of motorized vehicles, excluding snowmobiles, and in particular but not limited to, all terrain vehicles (ATV), motorcycles, dirt bikes and motor vehicles. The Township of Severn has established the Uhthoff Trail Committee. If you have any questions or comments regarding the trail please contact the Township of Severn Administration Office, at 325-2315 or severn@encode.com HISTORY OF THE TRAIL The trail was originally used to transport grain from the prairies to the markets of Europe. Wheat came by ship from Thunder Bay to Port McNicoll, then by train via Uhthoff and Orillia en route to the Atlantic. At peak season, four trains per hour would pass along the route. Passenger service stopped in 1965 and the railway line was abandoned in 1985. In 1988, the land for the first half of the trail from one half mile south of the Uhthoff Quarry to Coldwater was sold by the CPR. This purchase was financed by the Township of Severn, Orillia Naturalists Club, Orillia and District Snowmobile Club, and the Trans Canada Trail. This trail would not be possible without the support and countless hours of dedication by its volunteers. Meetings Uhthoff Trail meetings are open to the public and are held at 6:00 p.m. at the Township of Severn Administration Office on the following dates: April 2, 2009, June 4,2009, September 3, 2009 and December 3, 2009. Please contact the Township Office for further information.
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